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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07
TNEI 18th AT HyAwgyxI,Y,r,
PRESTON COUNTY. Va.

Previous public notice had been Civ,
en- that an "American Ratification
Meeting would be held at Evansville
on the Anniversary of American indie
pcndence ; and the sequel will show
with what spirit the notice was fulfilled.
The dawn Of the ever memorable 4th
was ushoreA in by he spirit-stirring
strains of martial music, while hill and
dale re-echoed the heavy pcals of vol
ley upon yolley OF muskctry. One hun
dred guns were fred in honor of the
day, and a vollcy of muskets in remem-
brance Of each State in the confedera-
cy. Scarcely had these echoes died "a
way, when the animating strains Of the
Morgantown Brass Bandwc mingled
with the busy hum that bctokcned pre-
parations for no ordinary OCCASION
and, heading a delegation Of thirty or
more from Morgantown, the Band ira
yorsol INC length Of the town, discors-
ing, from their beautiful carriage, the
choicest music.
And now, from all directions, came
tie people to join III tho celebration.
Tie sturdy mountainccr, the hard-fst-
ea yeomen Of the valley, the denizens
Of y,lages, the dwelers in the country,
from cottage and hamlet, embracing
81. ages from the grey-haired sire to the
l,"ardless urchin; all conditions of life;
both sexes, too, for tie Ladics wero
with us and illumined the occasion by
the radiance of their smiles
At about 10 o'clock the procession
was formed, led by the Band in their
carriaeo, and wagons, carriages, bug
aias. and hor8emen, and hundreds on
foot, made up a long andanimated line,
ct once imposing to the view. The
procession started for the grove, about
q mile from town on Little Sandy creek.
Arrived there, VIC were delighted with
the taste which had selected the spot
md appointed the arrangements. IT
was beautiful grove, whose deep shade
and cool breezcs, and limpid waters,
afforded q delightful retreat and re-
hoahpent, coming, as we had, through
the scorching sunbcams. Here bad
been erecteda speakers stand and seats
for 500 persons, in delightful shade;
and below, at tho waters side, q table
some 200 feet long, upon which to serve
Lthc bonntiful repast provided by the
Cspitafity Of the citizens Of the town
country, for their guests.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07

"A toast accompanying letter from
VIM. A. Harrison, was either lost or
mislaid--we donot find it with the pa
pers, and do not recollect the sentinent.
Hence, it docs not appear Editor.]
Other toasts were prepared and offer
ed, but it was thought oxpedient to stop
here with them, as the hour was grow
ing late for the remaining exercises.
Address by S. Siegfried, jun. at the
conclusion Of which the National Plat
form was adopted by reclamation.
The meeting was then closed by Ben
edition by the Chaplain, and the as
sembiage dispersed in good order and
in the best feeling.
j. J. HAMILTON, Pres't
A, g. PICKETT, ! Secretaries.
j NJ CosToLo, ! yGY''iN .a
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07
FOR THE UNION.

Mr.. Editor The Pierpoint Sab
bath School, and all interested therein.
assembled at the church ON the 9TH
and after marching a short distance
under escort of a band of singers, they
returned, and the Declaration of hide
pendence was read by Mr.. James Nc
Claskey, and addresses were delivered
by "A. A. Vandervort and DR.. McLane,
which were truly patriotic, and little
anti Catholic in their character. All
seemed to enjoy the occasion, except
one man who had his tender sensibili-
ties little riled up on account of the
speaking. His mouth was Theoretically
sealed to the dainties prepared for the
occasion, but open to belch forth the
most horrid invectives that vile heart
could produce. pity his criminal ig-
norancc. .z1a#. asHa X. Y.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07
Volunteer Toasts,

Bu r. Kenno5,, Tbo A,,,o,,;o
ner nav ito str;noa ho o 1a,et,oall pan.
n"y ITO "'ilPcS pe lehSthened out
Stars cont;nno 20 ILL.,, ~ sne lac'nc' us
aftcr tho aroo4 nol;t;r.1 1 n,,, oui mon
',L LII tilc Src"C Po,lI!cal sun and moon
D., 0 @ ~ =, VOi,'' om
Il, n0 H. IT, I'cMes. Ihe Ladies: In
s,ncir hocPlhg dwcils the cause of virtue
and patrotismb Ladies, appreciate
your responsibilities!
~ MI. Robiaett May this day
recall to the minds Of those present,
and those that may hear of this patri-
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07

NsSF" The edition of our first number,
although we considered it large one,
IS already exhausted, and we have not
enough copies on hand to supply the
demand. New subscribers, to whom
we promised the first number, will sec
III this the reason of our failure to send
1t. We shall, however, at an carly
day, re-publish the speech of Major
Donaldson, which is so widely enquirod
aftsr and SC 'ht, that all may read the
'toble and kyotrhkc sentiments of
= Young s. ~"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07

EDF' We have not had time the past
week 20 devote our usual attention to
editorial duties, having been absent at
tending an enthusiastic meeting of the
Americans of Preston at Evansville
But, while our editorial columns pre-
sent a meagrc appearance, it will be
gratifying to our friends to know that
our subscription list has been very
largely increased ny our visit.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07
Regular coasts.

PENNSYLVANIA Tho crowr;ro on,
HAM 81 + ;Lnut,; ~ o"no In
tons show. 2
Ma,v1ou5 -Evcr truo 70 tho o,or;
Gus cause of Freedom.
Vi.qinia,--First in war, first in
peace. devoted TO liberty. but tvran;zed
by her present rulers.
Massachusetts,, Ever ready TO sun
press locofocoism.
New Observation-Disclosures once
freed from bondage.
Neav York.-May she divcst herself
of fordicn manners and cr;n;noIe
TcrmOnt, Ever. true, as her green
mountains are beautiful. ........
Ne~ oeTSey,-May she ever be as
she has. na.. &c.,. ..n.
Hhode lsla,ld,-Small, tho thought
to be true.
Coe"ecttc"t,--Ihe land OF the free,
a a,," 'n non ,tGau ., lno brave; may she
o,oi coi i. III lol raP'o sVrloes OF
otbor commoI;t;os "'''"''9' "i'
or, I'M. =, -.
mor;con sentiments and a,,.;oritnno
1r.1.s,. ,u
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Washington Correspondence of the Herald.
Washington, June q, 1855

. Washington, June Il, 1855.
The speech of Maj. Donelson, which
appeared in the Herald, created great
CONSERVATION in Cabinet council; and
it was finally agreed in council that
Marcy should write an article for the
"big' organ, and Cushing one for the
little organ. Cushing's was to APP
pear to-day, and Marcy's tomorrow
in both of which Major Donelson is to
be completely annihilated.
The President sent for Mr.. Soule on
his arrival, and tried to dissuadc him
from publishing his book; "for," said
Mr.. Pierce, "if you publish it, my
chances for the succession are ruined"
He informed Mr.. Pierce that the man
uscript was ready forTthe press, and it
was impossible to suspend the publica-
tloE now. Case
Twas informed this evening that some
'5nard words had passed between a
Of Cofgress from Virginia and
the Secretary Il fire Treasury.
CONSIDERED 5Nexeitement prevails in
the Cabinet To- % wing to another
Of It's y ~ jeing suspected
of Know Not j'gjaiG.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07
For N, 1m,rieaa ryaio,
For the Ansricda Onion.
PRESTON COUNTY.
enthusiastic American Meeting at
EVANSVIIJEI

Pursuant to previous notice, q very
large and enthusiastic meeting was
held at Evansville, Preston county, on
the 4th Of July, to celebrate the recur-
ring Anniversary of American hide
pendence, snd to adopt the principles
and ratify the proceedings of the Ma
tional Council at its late session in the
city of Philadelphia. Assembled in
beautiful grove, near Evansville, the
meeting was organized by the appoint
ment of j. j. HAMILTON, ESQ, as
President; DR.. THos. p. KENNEDY,
Vice President, and Il. q. Pickett and
Jas. NJ. Costello, Secretaries.
An appropriate hymn was given out,
and sung by the audience; and feel
ing and eloquent prayer was offered by
the Rev. Mr.. Wallace, officiating as
Chaplain of the day.
The following was thea the order of
the exercises: ats
Music by tho Morgantown Brass
Band, aih Ht i.
Declaration of independence read by
Mr.. S. Siegfried, jun, of Morgantown.
Music by the Band" Hail Column
biz" ................
Address by Maj VIM. B, linn.
After the address, and music by tho
Band, an intermission was given for
dinner; and the large table, with its
bountiful store of eatables was surroun-
dcd, first by the ladies, then by the
audience promiscuously; while to the
Juveniles were distributed cakes, can
dies and ccnfcc:ioneries in great varic-
ty and abundance.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07

Dga, The Sunday School at U(ipg-
ton, in this county, held its usual Lib
erty treat on the 4th inst. At3p.M.
the company assembled in beautiful
sugar-grove, around table richly fur
nished with such daintics as children
love and adults seldom refuse; and az
ter singing an appropriate ode, and an
address by Ed. S. Sicgfricd, an hour
was agreeably spent in discussing the
yiands and in social intercourse.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07
How the Platform Il .i,etei2ti hi Tsw
YORK

The Albany State Ete8istef, which
fully endorses tho platform aud ia anti.
Seward to the back bone, thus go, ks
of tho reception of the plat m ie
American press OF New W. o
could fill our columns with q ,s
from the American press IN this State,
upon tho present position and t,,tuts
prospects of the Party. TbaSo Isl .
healthy tone and sentiment p vading,
the American ranks in New York, Not
yet, no Dbere, far no cause, or on any
protect, have we heard of single A.
merican abandoning hisbretbress hf
party was long since yurged Oft Ilrsl
Tbg.JonNs aud theS GBDBINsBs."
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07
MoRGANTowN:
Agents for tho Union,

The following gentlemen are requested to
act as Agents for this paper, and are author
Hed TO receive subscriptions, &c, in Preston
county:
A. Hagans, at Kingwoodj
Nm l.. Tut. at Evansville
! =. Hiatt, independence
Henry Labosco Tuunellton;
VIM. b. llagans, Brandonyille;
John llermans, Fellowsvlle
Dt. Ashford Brown, Gladesvile;
We shall extend this list as soon as posi-.
NE meantime we request SAN" to act as
General Agent to procure subscribers and
tenu IN the names as fast as he can. Now
IS me time to subscribe for the " Union. -
FRIENDS of our cause aud our paper, give us
aEoo'I, large and wide circulation.
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Postage on Newspapers.

In the County where published, FREE.
Out OF the County, and IN The State, l3
cents year for weekly papers.
Ont OF the State, and within the u. States,
20 cents year for weekly papers.
x Postmasters receiving more than these
rates are guilty OF extortion, aud liable TO
penallv. ----
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07

The large assembly was now called
to order, the ladies occupying nearly
all the seats, and the sterner sex seat
ed on the "velvet carpet of the wood, "
or standing in close crowd within
hearing from the stand The exercises
at the stand commenced by singing a
beautifully appropriate hymn, after
which an eloquent prayer was offered.
Hon. John S. Carlyle and Mr.. -
Doty, of Baltimore, had been expected
to address the meeting; but they not
having arrived, Major VIM. b. Zinn
OF Preston county, made an appropri-
ate and argumentativc speech, abiding
to the day and its consequences, and
illustrating and enforcing the princi-
pies of the American orgsnization.--
Mr.. Zlhn Mas listened to with pleasure,
interest and attention, by his fellow
citizens, during his entire speech
After Mr.. Us speech the crowd was
dismissed to dinner The sumptueus
repast, provided by Mr.. M. j. Robinct,
OF tho Evansville Hotel was dis
patched with an appetite sharpened by
tho exercises After dinner, the au-
dienco rc-asscmblcd at the stand, and
listened to the reading of the toasts,
which were received with music and
cheering. In response to invitation,
the editor Of this paper then addressed
the meeting. We alluded to the day
we were celcbrating-the happy results
accruing to our nation and the world
from the institutions which grew out Of
the Declaration, the Philadelphia
Congress which framed and published
that Declaration y in 1776, and the
Philadelphia Council that framed and
published the American Platform in
1S55-dcvoting to each plank in the
platform, as we presented them, such
comment as their patriotic doctrines
inspired. In concluding our remarks,
We proposed that the meeting ratfy the
Platform, and adopt its principles,
which was done by long loud, and en-
thusiastic cheers. The audience was
then dismissed by bcnediction, and re-
tired in the best feeling and order. all
seemingly well pleased with the doings
of the day.
There were, we believe, not less than
twelvc hundred persons, participants in
the celebration, and some three hunayca
of these were ladies. The crowd was
estimated, by some, at 1900, but that
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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07
The American Party in esoor.

MARION, Geo, June 20.--Tho g0g.U
lean State Council Of Georgia he y, ~
in session in this city, The georgia
platform was adopted, and tho Hon.
Garrett Andrews was nominated oe the
candidate oftho party for Goyetacr,---
The Convention was largely attended
and it's proceedings were charaetsr'sed
with much enthusiasm b
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07

FRIDAY: 7. M.-The Annual Exercises OF
the Female Seminary commenced yesterday
aud will close this evening. We have noi.
Their time nor room for particulars now, bu,
will endeavo' to give full and fair exhibit,
in our next. The occasion is one of deep
and general interest.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07
who wants a Choice Home

Our old friend, Mr.. john Ferry,
offers for sale two desirable Farms, in
the most pleasant and productive por.
ton of Old Monongalia. For particu.
lars see Advertisement.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07
III, pu,sI,ro1 E,ea,,a Tyo,es

The Pittsjurgh Eoeniag 5Tmes, is
the name of neat and well printed dali
Iy just started in that place, Edward
M Phcrsoa, Editor and Proprietor. 1t
is devoted ID the interests Of Sam, and
judging from the editorial ability, thus
far evinced, it will be valuable auxil.
iary to hin. Terms IS per year.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07

&c The several Sunday Schools of this
place spent the Fourth in very satisfactory
manner. The absence of the Editor and
his principal Reporter has left us w,hou,
particulars. Look for them next week.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07
Punishment Of 1rnow-Nothines,

WAsHINGroN,J June 30.--Five clerks
and one messenger were removed this
morning from tle Treasury Department
because they had become members of
the Know N ohiing order.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07

Kcntudy.-Tbe American party in
this gall,ut state are thoroughly organ
ized meeting in sertied ranks the CO.
horts offoroignsm. In addition TO reg
ular electors 10 each Congressional Dis
trict, the prominent men have taken the
stump. Among them Hon. Carrot Da-
vig one of the most eloquent men in the
commonwealth
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07
NEWS DEPARTMENT.,
From the Nsv York Herald.

Il
held mass meeting on Friday. The
attendance was large, and the greatest
enthusiasm prevailed. Resolutions rat
flying and endorsing the Philadelphia
platform were adopted. Judge Conrad,
of Philadelphia, made speech on the
occasion, Ett E
The telegraph Informs us that the
recent Democratic State Convention in
Louisiana nominated j.. w. Noise can
dldate for Attorney General of that
State. This gentleman recently filled
the post of United States District At
torney at New Orleans, and when Enc
alleged populations of Postmaster Ken
dali were brought to light it became his
duty to conduct the prosecution. But
the administration at Washington, true
to their instructive meanness, insulted
their attorney by engaging other ccun-
sci to conduct the case. Mr.. Moise
immediate resigned his office and the
State Convention, in making their nom
nation, have at the same time indica-
ted the ability of their candidate, and
administered a just rebuke to the bun
Cling administration with which the
country is saddled. ard
americans taxsing tn New York.-
A convention of delegates from the
several American Orders Of this CITY,
representing some six distinctive or
carnations, was convened on Monday
evening, at the corner Of Broadway Il
Lispehard street, and after free and
full interchange of sentiment and opin-
ions, unanimously approved and rati-
fed the platform of principles cnunci-
ated by the late Philadelphia National
Council. This augurs well for the unity
OF the American movement in this CITY
and State. | 1a' '".5 ",G '1.' ."fA
AS far as the returns have been re-
ceived from the various sections of this
State, the action of the subordinate
Councils has been in a high degree ia
vorable to the unity of the American
party, ON the principles so gallantly
enunciated by the late National Coun-
Gil. ...r r,..., ...... t......t
The Speech Of Major Donclson.-
The great feature of the meeting of the
Know Nothings in the Park, the other
day, was the speech Of Major Andrew
Jackson Donelson, of Tennessee, a.
gainst our imbccile and faithless Pierce
administration. 1t is bombshell from
the Hermitage thrown into the ranks
of the spells democracy. They must
now either definitely abandon Mr.. Pierce
or sink with him. This speech tells
the whole story. 1t defines the true
national policy of the Know Nothings,
which is a war Of determination against
this rotten Pierce dynasty and all con-
scernod. Major Dondson puts the ques-,
ton in its legitimate shape to the coun-
try, whether we shall have new gov
ernment, administered by men of Union
principles, or the continuance of cor
rupt and trading coalition of Northern
and Southern nullifers, Van Buren, free
sellers Of the Buffalo stamp, and jeff.
Davis secessionists and fllibusters.---
Let tho Know Nothings circulate this
speech of the adopted son and intimate
political confidant of Old Hickory. We
wish to know what the democracy pro-
pose to do with Mr.. Pierce, and where
they will turn up. a.. ...s ..ra m.t
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07
PELIssIER.
Prince Gortchakotf's Account.

Prince Gortchakof tclegraphs to St.
Petersburg, evening of 9Th June:
After two days of heavy lombard
ment, three French divisions attacked
redcubt No. 7, at o'clock last even
ing, and occupied the redoubts Kan
schatka, Selinghinsk and bastion Mol.
Our troops re-took the Kamscatka re-
doubt, but the French poured in fresh
reserves and took it once more. We
finally remained masters of that battle
ry,--the French holding Judgement
near,--whencc we hope to drive th,im.
Our soldiers fought admirably, in prbof
OF which L may state that the enemE's
loss exceeds ours. He has lost 2.HOO
men, and we have taken 275 men aind
officers prisoners, as well as two Frenkch
cannon, .
Prince Gortschakoff writes on tlAe
9TH THE cannonado continues aoainI& N
the bastions Korniloff and No. 3. Tbtc
onomy has asked for an arrristice. ii
order that he may bury his dead. Hid
loss on the 7tl exceeded 4, 900 men.
In d despatch previously received
INC Russian commander writes: On the1
aoth, the encmys fleet, which had at
tackled Genitschi, set sail. 20"
The Enperor's aid-de-camp, Prince
Iabanof Rostovsky, then ordered the
troops to enter the city, with the view
81 o&tinguishipg the fire, and he had
hopes TO save portion of the corn,
winch had been given up as lost. On |
" 2 both the enomy's steamers ap-
preached one of the landing places of /
Arabat, and set fire to the dopots there.
a. merchant vessel and several coasting i
vessels were burnt by them. GeneraiI /
Nfangefs detachment remains in the
s'me position. The enemy has not un~
taken any thing in the peninsula of Il
~ tch. The French, it is said, IostjI
~ o colonels and general in tho as Il
e ~ OF the Mamelon and Careeninp
doubts. The general lamentod is Nj
Peequex dc Lavardc.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07

James Haincs, Esq, formerly Of the
DanyiIle Republican, is about to com.
mence tho publication Of neutral paper
in that thriving town.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-07

The NeW city Of Leaeenwoyth.-
heavenworth City. Kansas Territory,
having become the starting point of the
Salt Lake traders, is doing a thriving
business. Such is the quantity of goods
passing through the place, that in the
space of one week $l7,47l was paid for
freight on goods landed there. At the
last dates, . train of six hundred wag-
ons laden with government stores, was
about to start for the Salt Lake, the
draught cattle Of which train would
number four thousand oxen besides seS.
eral hundred horses and mules. sly.
eraI OF the Salt Lake trading firms bate
sent Oft twelve hundred wagons, lik4
number of teamsters, and oyerte thouss
aud draught cattle. a
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FOREIGN NEWS.
ONE WEEK Ia TER.

Capture Of the White and Mamelcn
Towers Successes in the Sea Of
I AzOf, &c.