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American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-11-01

If we did but know how little some en-
Joy of the great things that they possens
there would not be much envy N ths
world.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-11-01

A single transgression Of tire Laws Of
God breaks link in the chain that con-
meets us With him, and set US adfilt On the
stream Of destruction.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-11-01

Es- The height of the place is not al
ways in proportion to the merit that fills
it. You frequently see a weak person in
a high place, and wonder to yourself how
he got there. But do not be discontented
lat dinner-tableis is not the highest seat
rnveriably coupled by the most childish?
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-11-01

WHEN once infidelity can persuade men
that they shall die like beasts, they will soon
be brought to live like beasts ALSO
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-11-01

touch its sides. and leave footprints in tl,At
direction, and then turned up the bed OF
the stream and rode above the place at
which she entered il, without leaving a
trace, and back 10 where Logan was con-
cealed. She told him to mount and speed
away while his pnrsuers were going in a
contrary direction down the ravine He
did SO and got a long dstahce oct Of sight.
and again Thought himself out Of the reach
Of danger, when in valley Just in front Of
him he saw fifty braves coming up the
hill and meeting him. They were some
Of those who were returning from the pur.
suit of his people. He changed his direc
ton and tried to escape, but his poor horse
was too much exhausted to bear him with
sufficient speed. With savage yelIs they
plunged their rowels into their horse
sides and gained upon him. As the fore.
most one approached within good shooting
distance, Logan suddenly turned and sent
bullet through his brain.
Then, loading as he galloped on, he
soon made another bite the dust; and then
another and another, until four were sire VI.
ed along the plain. Just then. however
as he was again relOading. his horse STUN
bled and fell, and the band rushed upor
him before he had well recovered from hi,
shock. He was shot with bullets and ar
rows. and gashed with tomahawks anC
pierced with lances; Notwithstanding al
which he rose amidst his foes, and with
his clubbed rifle and hunting knife he pill
ed around him FIVE PROSTATE bodies, ant
fell with his back upon their oorpses and
expired, still lighting.
He2was scalped. and hundreds of war
riors held a great %ar-dance over him.
Thus Logar Fdttapelle departed. ant
his noble spirit was followed 10 the spirit
land by the sighs and lamentations of bl
nation and the sympathes and aspirations
of the brave of every land.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10

MFGNNNN MMUNaAACO COUWL Va SATURDAY NOVEMBER MI NUMBER

1t is thus demonstrated that in each
OF these fourteen States the foreign
vote was larger than the majority Civ
en- for Gen. Pierce; and it is also dem
onstrated that tho aggregate foreign
vote of these fourteen States is moro
than twice the whole number of the ag-
gregate of Gen. Picrccs majorities in
said States. If even one half of the
foreign vote had been given to Gen.
Scott, he would have been elected in
stead of Gen. Pierce.
In North Carolina, too, the foreign
vote was 366, and General Pierce's ma
.jority but CSC; so that if Scott, instead
of Pierce, had received this foreign
vote, he would have received the cleo
toral vote of North Carolina by ma
,jority Of 146 votes.
tits, therefore, clear, beyond contro-
versy, thatif Gen. Scott had bargainod
for and obtained that portion of the
foreign vote which, it is assumed, was
under the influence of higher law
power, he would now, instead of Gen.
Pierce, have been President of the u
nited States! But passing over this
consideration, we ask if it be not alar-
ming to reflect that our Presidential G.
lections are thus distinctly shown to be
under the control of the naturalized cit
izcns of the United States! We trust
our readers will scrutiLizc, and then
ponder upon these statistics.
The time is not distant when even
Virginia, by the increase of.foreign
votes, will be under their influence and
control, if the contests in that State
continue to- be carried on between the
former rival parties, and if a Presiden-
tial candidate can be found who will
place the necessary number of Secreta-
ryships and foreign missions at the dis
posal of the "higher law" power.
We might proceed and construct a
table similar to the above, including all
the States, showing the effect of the
foreign vote at the last Presidential c.
lection; but previous table, which OK
hibits the relative strength of the for
eign and native, contains all the infor-
nation necessary toa full lard thorough
knowledge Of the political power of the
present foreign population of the coun-
try.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10
Original,
For The American Union,
o FROM MY PORTFOLIO.

Is Dea1tng IN Htoricatjng drinks,
as u Beverage, ImmoralP
There being still abundant proof of
the immortality of the traffic in ardent
spirits, | feel constrained to pursue my
theme to its full extent; taking them
in rotation as [ have commenced, by
numbers.
3. Does the sale of Intoxicating IL
quors violate the Golden Rule? After
the remarks which | have heretofore
introduced, the question scarcely calls
for separate reply. However, will
here add, that if the seller were in tho
place Of a wife having q husband al
ready, or becoming a confirmed drunk
ard, or if lie were in the place of q fa-
ther or mother, or both, plunged in af-
Fiction by the dissipated habits of a
tondly cherished son; would he wish,
II nc were in their place and they in
his, that they would continue to sell to
to the beings dearest to his heart, that
which would prove his ruin, and
so render their destruction inevitable?
Let him answer to his conscience and
to his God!
There is no need Of applying and
multiplying examples; ifhc cannot wish
that they would deal so with him, land
he would be monster of wickcdness
and brutality if he could,) if he would
regard himselfas deeply injured and
outraged man if treated so by them:
then he is guilty of violating the Gold
cn Rulc--thc fundamental principle of
morals; and his business is q perpetual
crime against man and God. From
this conclusion there is no escape. Let
me here further say, that no moral
man would sell Intoxicating drinks.
Does the sale of Intoxicating drinks
dishonor God? This question scarcely
needs the attention Of any one, yet I
will answer it in part by asking anoth-
cr; does any cause, which produces dis |
asc,impairs the morals and intellect of
the human family, and sends them to
q premature grave and to hell; breaks |
the bands which should unite families
III love- and entails degradation and
misery upon wives and children and
parents; leads to paupcrism and meal
culablc crime, and burdens honest men
with exorbitant taxation to support the
wicked and the victims Of the wicked; |
does q cause like this dishonor God?--
If it does, the sale Of Intoxicating Ii |
qnors dishonors God; if it does not,
then he is dishonoredby no wickcdncss
in the world.
3. Does God forbid the sale Of in.
t0Nlcoting drinks? Let mcrursuc this
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10
Ereedon Of Conscianae.

In Edinburg, Scotland, four young
men were recently placed at tho bar
of tho high tof Judicatory, charged
with having been engaged in the demo-
lltlon of Catholic church at Groenock.
After they were found guiltyof the Of
fence Of which they were accused, the
Lord Chief Justice, before pronounc-
ing their sentence, indulgcd in the fol-
lowing observations
1T Is not because you entertain par
tlcular opinions, or because you main
tain those opinions with zeal, we are
going to pronounce sentence upon YOU;
neither is it because of any particular
favor to the religious opinions of those
whose property has been assailcd. In
this country all persons arc entitled.
notonly to entertain what religious o.
plnlons they please, but to worship ac-
cordinS to their own faith, whatever it
may be. Be they Jews, Gcntilcg. Pa
gans, Christians, Baptists, Protcstants,
itpiscopalians, or Presbytcrians, it is
all the same. The law says they have
a right to worship after their own fash
ion, and that law will protect them in
the exercise of their right. While we
hear rumors of prosecutions for rcli-
gious opinions in other countries, and
are inclined to sympathizc with the suf-
fcrers, and to feel indignation at the
conduct of the oppressors, it would be
very wrong indeed if in this country,
which boasts of beinga land of liberty,
where persons arc entitled to freedom
of conscience, without any restraint
except that which conscience itself inn
poses, any proceedings which involve
violence against parties on account of
their religious opinions, should be per-
mlttod to go unpunished. While the
law permits them to have liberty, the
law must take care that that liberty is
preserved them, and not abused by the
strong"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10
A Sensible foreigner.

In the Lexington Advertiser, (N1is-
'sissippi,) some days back, appeared
the letter from which we make extract
below. A challenge had been issued
by the anti-American party to the A.
mcrican party, to select man to meet
in debate at Castillian Springs. The
Rev. James l.. Champman took up the
gauntlet, and in his letter on that sub
.ject says:
"IIaving consented to deliver an
address, on the great question now a..
gitating the Americans, at Richland,
Sept. Z, / deem it necessary to make
a few remarks respecting my position.
/ am foreigner by birth, and a resi-
dent of the South. Here L have spent
the greatesp portion of my life. In re-
ference to ths American Platform, 1
beg leave to observe, that it but adyo-
Gates what / have contended Cor dur
ing the last fifteen years. Professor
Crawford, of Aberdeen, of this State,
also q foreigner by birth, and editor
of a paper there, and my brother edi-
tor of a weekly and tri-weekly paper
ofthe South, are exactly one with me
in opinion on the American platform;
and / fondly hope that the day is at
hand, when every patriotic foreigner
in the United States will adopt our
views. / know this will be so when we
commune with each other, and to pre-
pare for the great struggle just ahead
Our sentiment will be: Rather than
see the whole country cursed by cor
rupt foreign influence, we shall advo-
cate the doctrine Americans shall 60
vern America Our love of country
will proudly sit on theruins of the love
ofparty. Such will be our position in
the day of trial. Should we fail, the
>femembrance Of our deeds will make
heroic Protestants Of the living"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10
THE MINISTRY

The fifticth anniversary of the min
sstry OF Rev. John Angel James in the
Carr's Lane Chapel, Birmingham,
England, was recently celebrated in a
very pleasant manner. The contribu-
tons taken on the occasion were ap-
proPriated to the building Of new
house Of worship to bear the name of
MIR. James, who delivered an address
at the laying Of the corner stone. The
following is an extract from that ad-
dress =
m "Without nnduly magnifying my
ONCE as amlnlstcr of the gospel, Imay
boldly and without fear of contradic-
ton, affirm, that one truly faithful zeal
Gus preacher of Gods word, to what
ever section Of Christ's church he NAV
belong, does moro to check the prog
ress OF vice and crime, to promote obc-
diencc to law, to aid the advancement
OF individual virtue, and to maintain
social order, than u hundred political
moral and philosophical essays, or than
the uttcrancc Of tho strictcst views of
justice, or tho scYcregt inhictions Of
judgement. 1t is thus that the beau
titui imagery of the prophet is rcali-
zed. Instead Of the thorn shall como
up the fir tree, and those Who were
once their country's terror and dis
grace, become its ornaments and de-
fence. Blind is that country and
wretched must it be, when The worth Of
a faitful preacher is not known, till the
want OF this friend of humanity is pro-
claimed by the abounding of iniQuitv.
the prevale nee of strife, confusion and
every evil work. Tho pulpit, and let
1T not be considered as vain boast.
next to the Bible, which it is intended
to explain and enforce, is the strong
est pillar of human society it is tho
great brcak-watcr which keep back tho
mighty surgings Of ungodlincss, and
preserves the land from an inundation
OF ruin; it is that alone which can be
depended upon amid the revolution Of
human affairs and the clash of human
passions, to secure to the monarch his
crown, to the noble his honors, to the
rich man the enjoyment of his wealth,
and to the workman the reward of his
labor. What lover Of his species, then
must not uphold the ministry Of the
word--an institution which for cjph-
teen centuries, has taught the poor to
suffer want, the afflicted in patience to
possess their souls, the anxious to be
careful for nothing, and tho fearful to
hope i'll God"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10

question awhile, and perhaps | will be
able to receive the responsive echo, He
docs!
First.-"As We would that men wo'd
do unto you, do We even so to them.-
This, as l have already undeniably pre-
ven, forbids the sale of Intoxicating
drinks.
Second.-"Thou shalt not kill."-
Whoever. puts a sharp knife into the
hands Of child, knowing that he mai
kill himself with it, or in the hands Of
q criminal in his cell, knowing that he
aclU kill himself with it-.tkc man who
does this, if death ensucs, is murder
cr; and this is exactly what is done by
the seller of rum and other intoxicating
drinks. He places in the hands of a
young man, inexperienced and suspec-
ting no harm, in exchange for money,
that which he knows may be the cause
OF death, and places in the hands of
older men whose bloatcd visagcs and
trembling limbs bctray their condition,
that which he knows wW be the cause
S' 'S"Ii. ID HOO tllE IluluCI. ana mas
not God forbidden it when lie says
'IhOW Shalt not kW."
Fourth. h.-"Woc unto him that Civ
eth his ncighbor drink! that puttcth
the bottle to him, and makcst him drum
ken also, that thou maycst look upon
their nakedncss." Woe to whom, if
not to the dram seller who, from behind
his counter, deals out strong drink to
all comers, knowing that it will destroy
their self-government and self-respect,
and, as to modesty and virtue, make
beasts Of them? And what is this but
in terms forbidding the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors as a beverage? And l
say it is plain enough that the laws of
God forbid this business, and further
moro, that it is immoral, and that none
but immoral men engage in it.
n. N. II.
Wheeling, Va. 1856.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10
PRESCRIPTION on q Small aeale.

The Washington Organ alludes to
the prescription of Jricklayers In tie
Nary Yard. These men have been
removed on account of their approval
of the principles of the American par
ty. Think Of that! Bricklayers re-
moved on account of their party aflini-
ties! If this is not the smallest and
most inexcusable kind of prescription,
we would like to know what is!
Let the administration go on in this
dirty work. Ithas already lost the re-
spcct of all persons ofall parties, save
the kitchen cabinet, its hangcrs-on and
dcpcndants. Politically bankrupt, it
can lose notbingb by going into insolycn-
cy, Prescription on small scale is
the sort which suits the calibro Of a
small administration. ,Simitta ,Sin,il-
tbus.--Nat. american.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10
NUMBER 20.
iGlge Mclean on Preaching.

Says the correspondent Of an cx-
change -" One of tho most delightful
acquuintances | have formed at th.
springs this season, was with the great
aud good Judge Mclean, of tho United
States Court. He was built for tho Su.
preme Bench, physically and mentally.
was especially interested in his cri,-
cisms on preaching. 'Wo want said
ho more simple practical sermons
righ! to the conscienCo--made lively by
Scripture, history and incidents. ike
an occasional anecd"te, if we'll put; for
our Saviour spoke in parallels. But |
cannot abide dry abstract discussions, or
cold homi,ies. Preaching should be
piquant and popular, and suited to tho
common people, There was n capital
lecture on Pulpit Rhetoric in tho
Judges brief remarks. Long may he
live to enjoy his Methodist class meet
ing"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10
NO APPEAL FROM THE POPE.

Persons who doubt-if there indeed
be any who do doubt-that the Rom
ish church claims temporal, as well as
spiritual, allegiance from its disciples,
in the United States, would do well to
read the pastoral letter Of the Arch
bishops and Bishops OF the "Proyince
Of ST. Louis" in council assembled
just issued. That document explicitly
says:
eve maintain the superiority of the
spiritual over the temporal order. We
maintain that the temporal ruler is
bound to conform his enactments to
the Divine law We maintain that the
Church is the supreme Judge of all
questions concerning faith and morals,
and that, in the determination of such
questions, the Roman Pontiff, as Vicar
of Jesus Christ, constitutes tribunal
from which there is no appeal, and to
whose award all the children of the
church must yield obedience"
After this authoritative and official
announcement, let us have no more
Ifne drawn distinctions between spirit
ual allegiance and temporal allegiance.
We see here that both arc binding a
like.--NeW York Erprcss.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10
p D q q I @ a.,
From BdHou's Pictorial.
MOTHER, HOME AND HEAVEN.
BY SUE NJ. SCOTT.

BY SUE NJ. SCOTT.
The words of sweetest meaning
10 erring mortals given
ofpurcst, deepest, feeling,
Are Mother, Home and Hcavcn!
The magic name Of Mother
Revives in every heart
The feelings first awakened
On that dear parents part;
And cold must be the bosom,
Devoid Of love and soul,
That is not moved TO goodness
BY Mothers mild control
With Home we all remember
Some vison of the past
may-day in the morning,
Too beautiful to last
When flowers of lowly beauty
Bcguic our youth of tears,
Conccaling mid the roses
Nv ''N'''S VI i'pSi J'hist
Yet when the past is challenged,
"Wherevcr we may roam,"
The word that is most eloquent
Is that dear one Of home
The christian 10 the future
His earnest gaze extends,
While in the frightening distance
The bow Of promise bends
His weary feet have troddcn
The devious paths below,
But now the glorious heaven
With light It's all glow
His cares are nearly over,
His troubles soon will cease;
For smiles of resignation
Assure us of his peace
Ofthcsc three words of beauty
know not which is best
They speak of love and happiness,
And ono Of future rest.
l feel that heaven is dearest,
And yet | cannot tell,
For Mother fills the heart with love,
And home has charms as well.
Then let The thrcc united be,
Nor shall the tic be rivon;
For words of thrilling melody
Are MOTHER, HOME and HE,vEY
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10

II ll"chaRicaI MUenkion. We have
scon lately as a specimen of rare Amer
lean mechanical genius, a machine cos
ting not overlve hundred dollars, inven-
ted by a workingmnu, which takes hold
OF sheet o! brass copper or iron, aud
turn oil complete hinges at the rate Of
a gross in ten minnto-hingcs, too, neat
cr than are made 10y any other proc esq.
Also, machine that takes hold of an
iron rod and whips it into perfect Bit
pointed screws with wonderful 'rapidi-
~ and by single process. This is The
invention Of a workingman. And both
these machines are superior to anything
of the kind in the world. No other
process Of manufacture can compete,
with them. Yet these arc but a frac-
non OF the marvellous inventive triumphs
constantly going toward in this coun.
try.-Nc10 Xork Mirror.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10

Prospects IN CHINA.-Thc Dircc
tors of the London Missionary Society
have recently received interesting com
munications. From China they hear
Of enlarged facilities for preaching the
gospel, even amidst the struggles and
uncertainties Of civil war. As in In
dla, so III China--thc influence of idol
airy would seem to be feeble. Speak
ing generally, the missionary commit
tee in China says:--
"Truc, the temples and shrincs arc
every whore to be seen, idols without
number fill the land, and multitudcs
bow down before them; but that is no
index to any deep conviction or earn
est attachment, OH the part of the Chi.
nesc, in regard to the objects or prin-
clplcs of their worship. So far as the
rcasonableness, utility Or authority of
the practice is concerned, the great
mass Of the people have no idea on tho
subject, and will not say a word in its
defence. Many Of them assert that
they have never knclt before an idol;
others admit that they were merely
trained to observe the form, but beyond
this they know and care nothing: It
IS chiefly on this ground that VIC arc
at liberty 80 speak so freely and fully
against idolat,y, and commend to all a.
round us the faith and service Of tho
true God"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10

STILL THEY CoME. The Nurem-
burg (Germany) states that the corpor.
alton OF Baisingon, or the Province of
aorb, have sold their poor house to the
Jews, and sent their poor to America.
Is there no necessity for an American
party?
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10

IN ErcmPlary iSldtc..--1t j. said tha,
the jails in Vermont, where the Pro.
hibiiory law Is in operation, average on.
'y thrco occupants each; tbrco arc en-.
tirel y empty, two have but ono prisoner
each, two others have four each QUO has
six and another seven.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10

n Bcar Fighh-Lost Saturday night
three loys--Georgc Bcgoon; Jam,a
ProPst aud Alexander Piikcy--rcsiding
~ Rockingham county went coon hnnit
ing, and when uoarrlc foot oftho Peak.
cd Mountain, the dogs Wrcod," but on
apr oaching, they found instead ora coon
a large bobear, which though armed
with an axo aud pocket pistol only they
hcroicalIy dispatched, after a desperate
fight
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10

he 81. Louis Democrat says :---"Let
old and young remember that, on tho
5iIi day Of October 1855, there was a
bad snow.stOrm in tho city ofSt. Louis"
Tho storm 10 described as a severe one.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10

In Camden, N. j., on Friday, Mrs.
Briggs attempted TO cbastiso one Of her
children with switch, when it was
thrown into spasm which continued so
long that strangulation and death ensu.
ed. The coroner's jury returned yer4
dict of"dooth from asphysia."
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10
FACTS FOR THE rEopEu.
INFLUENCE of FOREIGN VOTES
AT THE LAST PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTION.

We shall now demonstrate by facts,
figures and statistical information, that
Gen. Pierce was elected President by
and through the influence of the foreign
voting population.
The following table shows that the
popular majority for Pierce over Scott
falls far short of the foreign vote.-
Thus:
Pierce's vote, 1902, ,663
Scott's vote, 1,385,990
Pierco's majority, 216,673
FOREIGN VOTE, ges- 367, 1920
Picrce's majority, 216,673
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10

Montpelier, ihc homo oftho larc Pres.
idcnt Madison in Virginia, which twice
since his death has changed hands at
SIG per acre, recently brought S35 per
acre. Montpelier is largo estate. q.
levcn hundred acres.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-11-10

How She Dill H.--The mother of
Washington when asked how she had
formed the character nf her son. replied
that she had carly ondcavorod to teach
him three things, obedience, diligence
and truth.