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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04
For The Union.

Mr.. EDITOR Month after month records
the melancholy death Of some unfortunate
creature from the blood stained hands of the
empirc. Nay, day after day brings TO our
ears the unwelcome tidings of some unsus-
pec,ng victim that has fallen from their
dea,hly weapons, Patent Nostrunas. When
will people be made to see the imposter in
his tine sphere? When shall we be able
to strip him Of his garb Of secresy, and ex-
pose him to light, that we may see what
constitutes the being? When will the time
come when general information and proper
intelligence will smoke him from his dark
ened dens Of imposition, and show out what
he truly is,-one Of the upper class evils
with which the earth abounds. Like the
wild and ferocous beast that roams over the
forest, he retreats to secret caverns while it
is day, avoiding the light of intelligence, TO
drag from the ilterate and supers,itious
portion of the community pecuniary bene-
fts,-and they at the risk Of being inno-
Gently devoured. What an objectionable
crime to all intelligent minds to lrifle with
the ignorance of their fellow beings, hazard.
ing their lives for the penny Like the un-
civilized Cannibal, watching all opportun-
ties to devour their unsuspecting fellow
creatures! Every memento of remorse Of
conscience having fed from their bosoms, all
for little advantage Of the world. They.
may flourish for time in all their glory, in
their huge pyramidical mansions, in their
royal palaces, in all their Injuries but
should age and calm reflection sober their
absconded consciences that they might look
in the mirror of truth, sad will be the sight,
Mountains Of sorrow and dishonesty will
be among their visions, and worlds curse
forever resting on them in all future pos,eri.
ty. "A Nostrum 10 remove almost all diseas-
es to which the human frame is subject -
Wonderful remedy, indeed AS though all
Affections, however different in their cause
and nature and as though all constitutions,
were alike. What a gigantic imposition =
Endeavorng to get the community to trihe
with their health and lives till the time is
past o! receiving benefit from proper me tn
Cd consequently they are consigned TO the
tomb. with the following inscription "Lost
their lives by deceiving Quacks." MAY the
period be fastened when proper culture of
the people will arrest their lfe.swinding
progress. May the time soon arrive when
they shall be stunned and scorned by all in.
teligent minds. May the time be not far
hence when the arm that moves The pes,le
of death shall be staid and may they not be
recognized other than curse 10 all nations
of the earth. Is there such period com
ing? We fear not soon. AS one is con.
signed to an imposter's grave, many more
spring up in his stead, behoding the mighty
palaces, gigantic mansions, and the cloud
capped steeples obtained by their predeccs.
sors, stimulating them TO the same dishon.
esty of purpose, regardless Of responsibility
or consequences. HUMBOLDT.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04

II THE BEST EVIDENCE that can be adj
duccd in favor of the eilicaciousness of IIoof-
LANDS German Bltters, prepared by DR., c. NJ.
Jackson, is the unprecedented demand for them
from all parts of the Union and although there
may be many compounds prepared and repre-
scented as being worthy of liberal patronage,
yet We feel constrained to remark, that the vast
number OF testimonials with which the worthy
doctor has been honoreI, by persons of the
highest character and respectabihty, who found
1t necessary to have recourse to his preparation, ,
testimony sufficiently conclusive, that more
iehectual remedy for the almost Immediate relief
OF those afflicted with that direful malady, dys-
Pcpsia, has never been discovered. See adver-
tlsement. 5-2t
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TO THE WORLD.

Having made a visit to the Patent Office recent
ly, and finding, by the extension ofthe binding,
sufficient room to properly arrange the models Of
Improvements, | could take quite satisfactory
view of Models without oponsg the cases. |
spcnt a number of days examining various i'm
provCmonts, with great satisfaction and among
them thoroughly examined all the Horse Power
Hay Rakcs, on two models Of which found my
own name, and am happy TO state to the world !,
without fear of successful contradiction, either
by exhibition or otherwise, that my Improvement,
patented IN 1884 is vactly superior TO any other
rake Row in use. To test this fact, [ invite or
challenge the world To meet me, the coming hay
harvest or any succeeding one, at any rcasona-
bic, convenient point to Morgantown, Va, where
we can have an opportunity of raking rough and
smooth surface, hills and valleys. Persons sec
ing this notice and wishing to have On operation
on their Farm, in any considerable grass sec
ton, address me at Morgantown; Va, and will
TRY TO be in the ncighborhood in season.
The reason why select my rake Improvement
and solicit competition, while have number
of other patented improvements which are C.
qually as perfect in their operation and valuable
in their use; is because we can exhibit it while
there is hayto rake Whereas, we can test 9th r
machines at any time.
IL Editors are at liberty to extend this invita-
ton as they may feel free to do so, without any
charge. MOSES ID. WELLS, Patentcc.
Morgahtown, July 7, 1866.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND,
I'm Preston GOrpnfy.

PURSUANT to a decree Of the Circuit Court
a Of Pteston county, prom ouncod on tho Goth
day Of March, 1885, in the case of Elijah Tarlo-
ton against Elijah Huffman, &C., shall, on tho
1Gth day IF AMgust, ncEt,
Chat being Cotr!-day,j before the 'front.' door
of the Cohtt House Of said County sell tho Land
conveyed by said rarlcton to Elijah huffman
and Nathan King, on the 2Sth day Of July, in
The year 1894, which is tho residue of Tract
conveyed TO said Tarloton by Thomas Hill, ty
deed dated 9th December, 1914 duly recorded
In said County, reference wheroto is herein
made for MORE particular description Of said
Land,) after deductng from tho same some 30
acres and some ll2 acres conveyed out Of the
said Tract by twosoparatc dcOd5, which are 81
so recorded in said County, the residue and that
to be sold being about ~ Acres.
The purchaser TO give bond with good stcuriiy
at six, twelve and eighteen months from the day
OF sale, bearing interest from date and the title
retained for the payment Of tile s1rtc.
,.. GUY II. G. ALLEN,
juno lG, 1856. Commissioner.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04

There were present at the last meet
ing Of tho Mass. Gen. Association of
Congrega,ionalists, several venerable
ministers, among which were Rev. Pay.
son Williston, ID. d., aged 81; Rev.
4. M. Cooley, d. d.. aged SO; Rev.
Heman Humphrey, d. d., aged II /;
Rev. DIR. Allen, 72; Rev. Dr.. Wood
bridge, 70.
: The burglars who broke into Shean's
jewelry store in Parkersburg, referred
to by us a few days since, carried away
$4,000 worth ofjewelry.
We are Informed that gentleman of
this city, partner in Il patent right, has
been offered $4,000 for his interest in
the same - Wheeling Daily Nc,os.
The discontinued man finds no easy
chair. t
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04

Bay- The numerous friends of Rev.
&. w. Bakor will be gratifed to learn
of his proverbial success in " teaching
the young idea how to shoot He has
now a school of some 200 pupils over
at Waynesburg, and the people there
are feeling in their concentrations of
his superior skill as teacher. The
following paragraph, from the Messen-
ger of that place, indicates his success:
"We neglected to notice In our last
issue, the Examination of number of
Glasses in the Union School of this Dis
trict, which took place on the 18th inst.
The Examinations-w which were large.
ly attended by the parents and others
interested in the school--were highly
creditable, alike to teachers and schol-
ars. Rev. c.. w. BAKER, the Princi.
pal in this school, we verbally be-
lieve has no superior as teacher and
governor of the youth. His system of
discipline appears to be so perfectly a
dapted TO the various characters and
disposition under his charge, that while
neutrality-suspicious., each ono vi Q
with the others in respect and esteem
for all their teachers, while all mako tho
most satisfactory proficiency in thoir
studies.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04
Parkersburg Robbery.

We are happy to learn that Daniel
Shcan, who, as we stated last week,
was seriously injured By burglars in his
store at Parkersburg, has so far recov-
cred as to be able to get about again.
Mr.. Shean was roughly handled by the
dcsperados, and was undoubtedly left
by them for dead; but careful nursing
and prompt medical aid have saved him
from an untimely end. The burglars
took away with them some $4,000 worth
of Jewelry.
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COMMUNICATIONS.
For the american Ua,on.

Mr.. EpiroR In the Morgantown Tel
egraph" of the lelh Of July, i notice the
so.called proceedings of the Democratic
Celebration held on the 9TH, OH York's Run,
in this county. The writer says.
cater the people had collected around the
commodious stand which had been prepared
Tor the occasion, the meeting was called to
order, and George Percell was unanimously
appointed President" &c.
Now have seen Mr.. Percell and inquired
of him whether this is a true statement or
not, and he says it is utterly false, that he
was not appointed, neither did he act as
President.
have also been told by those who were
OF the party that there were no toasts read,
either regular or volunteer, and that the pro.
ceedings las stated in the Telegraph) are
much exaggerated.
Several writer's for the Telegraph have
stated untru,hs,- yes, bre:fa lics,--re-
spect;ne the American Celebration near Ev-
ansvil;e; and they are not content with that,
but must get up the proceedings of THEIR
grand festival, and sign another mans name
as President, when nc did not authorize it.
1t is plain TO be seen that they are envious,
not having had as great a number in attend
ance, and the majority Of those were Noun.
talneers,-- az ia visitor" would have 1t,
" the ladies and gentlemen of Evansville"
for they almos, all attended ours.
AS TO our Celebration,--l refer them to
the proceedings as signed by the President
and Secretaries and published in the Union
can say one thing,-our meeting was reg
ularly organized, and theirs was not.
PRESTONIA.
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ELECTION NOTICE.

At, a County Court held in and for Monon.
gala County, July term, 1855;
''This day came Seth Stafford, ESQ.,, and
resigned his Office Of Justice Of The Peace
in District No. 8 of this county. Whereup-
on, il is ordered that an election be held III
said District, to fill said vacancy, on
Saturday the Iltb day Of August,
next, and that the following named persons
superintend and conduct tie same:-,
Al Enoch Ross, --Jacob Miller, IaDslot
John, Ezekiel Shay, William John and Cbas.
I'll. Burgess, Commissioners. james Hare,
Officer.
NJ dnfhony Loftus's John Rude, Antho-
ny LOTUS, William Warman, John Bowers,
and Seth Stafford, Commissioners. John
BY, Officer A copy. --Tcsle,
MARSHALL M. DENT, Cpk.
August 4, 1855.
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Land Sales.
House and Lot for Sale.

ID virtdc ola Decree rendered at the Spring
Term, 1866, of the Circuit Court of MonongaIia
county, in tho case of Hynson Smith, plaintiff,
and Hosea NJ. Wade defendant, l shall,
On the 4h Monday IN August mert,
on the public ground before the Courthouse in
Mo rgantown, sell to tho highest bidder at Pub
lie Auction, . ... ...
A certain House and Lot, situate
near the mouth of Wade's Run, in said county,
containing acre, . roods and so perchcs.
The terms of sale arc as follows, to wit For
$l45. 00-payablc on the 10th November, 1895 ;
For S62.00--payablc on 10th November, 1896 ;
For $4,000 payable on 10th November, 1887 =
and the residue payable on the 10th November,
1868. The purchaser will DO required to execute
bonds with good security for the payment of the
purchase money. Title believed to be good.
w. T. WILEY, Commissioner.
July IA, 1906. Ats
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PUGILISTIC,

We are indebted to friend for COP
les of the Daily Extra News from
Wcstport, Mo. the main design of which
seems to be to chronicle the doincs Of
the Kansas Legislature, and it will be
interesting, no doubt, when that body
gets to DONG any thing. At present
they arc merely " firing UP" for cam
paign. Among other matters equally
important, member moved that the
newspaper reporters admitted to the
House should not be allowed to com
ment at all upon the action of the mem.
bors in the House,
"The Speaker said he thought it out
of place to pass any such resolution, as
every member was able to take care of
himself, and if any one should SANDER
let the one slandcrcd thrash the SLAM
dercr."
Tho following is an editorial para
graph of the News:
1t is reported in the streets, that on
!. ,Su,day night there were two ARRAYS
In town. Members of Kansas Lceis-
laturc were parties in both. No serious
hurt was sustained, except to roputa-
.tion for sobricty and morality. The
mlnutia need not be given.
In the same paper, "Priscilla RI
gan," whether Miss or Mrs. Priscilla
does not ppear)--forewarns all per-
sons from trespassing on her pre-cmp-
t'on, and winds up as follows: -
Any person or persons trcspassing
or turning stock upon my said prc-cmp-
tl9,n, may expect to find them on the
o,thcr side Of the Kaw, and need not
DC surprised if they find themselves on
'he other side, if not in the river. If
sald or any other parties trespass, they
must take the consequences, and they
shall not be triHing,9
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TRUST SALE OF VALUABLE
Real & Personal PROPERTY

RDY Virtue of a Deed OF Trust executed
AZ on the 22d day Of May, 1858, BY Will
liam Whitman, to the undersigned Trustee,
for the use and benefit OF George d. Evans.
John Pickens and George Hardman, and Of
record in the Clerks office of Barbour coun-
ty, Va, | will, on the 9th day OF Au-
gust next, at Fancy Furnace, Barbour
county, Va, proceed 10 sell, Ia the highest
bidder, for cash, the following property,to wit:
ONE TRACT OF LAND, containing 10
Acres, situate on Brushy Fork of Titus Creek
in Barbour county. improved with Fur
mace Stack, good Engine, u number Of
Dwelling Houses, Store House, and good sta
bling, &c. ,--in good working order at this
time.
Also, ONE OTHER TRACT of Land con
tanning ffty-eiSht Acres lad Joining the above
tract, with Saw-Mill and several Dwelling
Houses, &c. thereon.
Also, ONE OTHER TRACT of Land con-
tanning fifty acres, with small improvement
Also, ONE OTHER TRACT of Land CON
tanning twenty-five acres. unimproVed.
Also, ONE OTHER TRACT of Land, CON
tanning nineteen acres, unimproved.
Also, ONE OTHER TRACT of Land, con-
toining 1000 Acres, situate about one
mile from said Furnace, Astounding with Iron
Ore and good Timber.
Also, quantity of personal. property, CON
sistng Of 90 head Of HORSES, IL head Of
MULES, 10 WAGONS. a one horse CARTS,
SO set of horse GEARING. quantity of
Household and Kitchen Furniture, Cook
ing Stoves. d common Stoves, and many 9TH
er articles too tedious to- mention.
The title to real estate is considered good
but, selling, as Trustee, such title will only
be made as is vested in me by the trust deed
aforesaid. J. r. WILLIAMSON,
July 4, 1855. Trustee.
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Election for Justice in District Mo. ..

An Election for Justice in the room
of Seth Stafford, Esq, resigned, will
be held in District No. B, on Saturday
next, the 18th inst. John Rude, Esq.
is announced a candidate to fill the va
cancy, by some of his friends who desire
his election. Mr.. Rude has served the
people in that capacity under the old
Constitution, and possessing all the re-
quisites to do honor to the station and
himself, we doubt not that he will be
elected by handsome vote.
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JNO. NJ. Bolts.
DHEED ::

DED, -On Wednesday evening, July 18th
1883, of Scarlet Fever, JOHN CLARK, son
of Lewis and Martha Gapen, of Greene
county, Wisconsin, formerly of the vicinity
OF Morgantown, aged three years and nine
months.
On Monday night, the 3otll ult., near Gin.
ton Furnace, in this county, Mrs. DoRcAs
JoLLrrr, vile Of Nathan JOHN, aged about
80 years.
On Monday lasi, at his residence in This
county, MIR. JEREMIAH STILLWEtb, aged a
bout 10 years.
= On Monday last, Goth ut, near Fairviow,
In this county, Mr.. WV. ADDISON, aged d.
bout ~ years.
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situate on the pike leading from Morgan,owh to
Fairmont; half mild above Laurel Point Steam
Mill. About 100 acres are cleared, and under
good fences. The tract is well watered, and
contains an abundance of coal, with some lime
stone. Tho buildings are, dwelling house,
frame and log, barn and outbuildings. Also,
.... 4 Farm OF 1855 Acres.
on Big lndiaa Creek, 10 miles from Morgant6wn
with comfortable house and stable, a good
orchard, and excellent meadows. Further par
ucula are deemed unnecessary, as no one will
purchase without viewing the premises.
Terms, $40 per acre, for the first tract, and
Tor tho second, in payments, S25.
For view Of the premises, call on Thomas
Is. Fctty, living on the first described Farm, or
JOHN FETTY, Near Laurel Point.
juno 80, 1865. I-2m
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Ben. See Hayes & Bright's advcr-
tisement of stage connection with the
B.&O. Railroad at Fairmont and the
National Road at Uniontown. These
facilities of straight ahead travel will be
appreciated by the travelling public.
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Protestant Americas Book for the Times!
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HISTORY OH lSOMANISM.

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AGENTS for tho Union.

The following gentlemen are requested 10
act as Agents for this paper, and are au'ho'-
lied to receive subscriptions, &c,
L. A. Hagans, at Kingwood, Preston Coy.
VIM. T.. Tut. at Evansville;
j.. II. Hiatt, Independence
Henry Labosco, Tunnellton;
VIM. B. Hasans, Brandonville;
John Hermans, Fellowsville;
DR.. Ashford Brown, Gainesville;
F. Y. Homer, Lumberport, Harrison 20.
John Bennett, Nestorville, Barbour co.
DIR. e. Parsons, Glady Creek,
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MARKET REPORTS.
MoReANrowN, August 4. 1855
BALTIMORE PRICES,
For the week ending August LIST, 1855.


CORRECTED WEEKLY FOR THIS PAPER BY
RANDOLPH 81 LATIMER,
GO South street, Bowly's Wharf, Baltimore.
Apples,--rn good demand; So to So per Dbl.
Buttcr,-Receipts not largo demand more active
Wo quote western at 10 to 70 cts; common roll
II to IA; gladcs, l4to Is; good, l6 to Is.
BceswaN ,-zSsos at 26 cents per pound.
Bacon Market active and prices steady. We
quote shoulders at 0a9Il cts; sides, l0al0I;
hams, plain, llal2; fancy, l2al5. .n
Beans Sales at 50 per bushel. .a..
Country Soap,--Wc quote at Gar cts per ID.
Cattle The ofering on Thursday last was a.
bout 500 head, 400 of which were sold at Sla
50 on the hoof, equal to SSc9 10 nett, and tho
balance taken out OF the market.
Corn ,--Receipts light and market steady. We
quote yellow at 96a9S cts. white, l00al04 cts
Glover Secd,-old, S7a7,25 per bushel new,
S7,25aT,75. -.
Dried Fruit,-Applcs paired, Sl,25al 80 -
impaired, T5aS74 cts. Peaches pared, S3aSi;
impaired ST ,5oa2, 90 per bushel.
Dccrskins, --Salcs at l6 to 90 cts.
lour,--Reccipts light and market steady, tho
the demand is not active. The unusual differ
encc in the prices of City Millers and Howard
Street, has been in a good measure corrected.
We now quote city mills at S., 50aS so, How
ard st. at $3.50.
Flaxsecd Sales at 81 ,50al go per bushol.
Furs,-Salcs of Rabbit at Lac cts; Red Eos, ga
10; Muskrat, Gas; Mink, Toast; Coon and Grey
BOX, l5a2o; Otter, Sla3. .......
GinscnS,--No demand, quoted Romnally at lSc
HoSs,-salcs at 81, 7baS, 20. ....
Lard In barrels l0al cts. in kegs llal2.N
Oats ,--Maryland oats i5a50 cts; ennsylyania,
55a60 cts. PER bushcl.
Rye, Maryland sells at lo0allO Cts; Penn'a.
ll0al20 cts. per bushel.
Snake-rOot, Seneca is in demand at 50a6O cts.
TallOw SALES at llal2 cts. per pound.
Wool, -Unwashcd at lSal0 ots., washed 2Sa3O.
Wheat, The heavy receipts of last week have
ceased, and prices have improved. We quote
Inferior to good reds ST ,50a So; good to prime
Sl,65al ,75, inferior to good white, ST Goal 10,
good to prime, 81 ,65al,S5.
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re- We publish the Election Notice
for District No. 3, not by order of the
Court or Sheriff, but because we circu
late some 60 to 20 papers in that Dis
trict, and it is important that Amer
leans as well as anti-Americans should
know that there is an Election for JUS
tice appointed for next Saturday.