davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04
Asking for Money to aid Poverty!


Some person has kindly sent us
copy of THE LEADER a Catholic pa
per published at ST. Louis, Mo- The
leading article under the editorial head
is an appeal in behalf of "thc Trap
pists of Gethsemani," from which we
select as follows:
"For what is the end of such an in
stitution 1t is prayer and mortifca-
tion. What is such monastery? 1t
is society of men who have separated
from the world, and who have denied
themselves even the use of speech; who
have, so to speak, buried themselves
alive, in order to labor for their own
sanctifcation. The theory on which
such an institution can be justified is
exclusively Catholic. 1t will be an
everlasting folly and ridiculc in the
eyes of the unbcliever, Of the Protest
ant, that is, of the world. 1t is so far
from being credit to us with those
who believe not, that it pcrpctuatcs a.
mong us terrible, an infinite scandal
tho scandal of the Cross 1t is one
of those things in which Protestants
will never initiate us,-they may build
churches, send missions, institute sis
terhoods Of mercy, &c. &c. but they
will never, it is to be presumed, found
a Monastery Of Trappists. Such an
institution is diamctrically opposed to
the desires and maxims of the flesh,
which Is the Protestant clement in ey-
cry one of us; and the sole light in
which it can appear to be reasonable or
commendablc, is that Of Catholicty,
and flows in silent streams of unearth-
ly radiance from the ensanguined Form
that hangs upon the Gross of Calvary.
Hence it is that Almighty God, it
would seem, could not completely and
eGectually try our faith, unless he pla-
ced in our midst, and rendered SO ne
ccssitous as to ask our aims, monas-
terry like that Of Gcthsemani. Will
American Catholics be so far superior
to the universal carnality and worldli-
ness that reign around them, as to
contribute freely to aid the poverty of
these monks, devoted only to prayer
and the modification of the flesh, by
silence, by vigils, by abstinence and by
labor"
B95% We hope tho "theory upon
which such an institution can be iusti4
fled may ever remain exclusively
Catholic" And as to charities to- aid
pocerty, may they be reserved, not for
muttoring Monks, but for the unfortu-
nate sons and daughters Of want who
would, but cannot, obtain their bread
by the sweat of their brow
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04
CELEBRITY UNoN-Now AND FoREvER-oNE AND sEPARABLE
MRGANI0WN MONllGMA COUNTY VA SATURDAY AUGUST @K NUMBER

/ MIR. Hunter is trained to the study of
words. That is his profession. He does
not therefore ignorantly use those potent
weapons of good and evil. His speech
is closet production, and not the care.
less, unconsidered language of the din.
ner table. 1t is proper that tho public
speeches of scholar holding his posi-
ton should be cautiously scrutinized.-
The particular value to be attached to
any declaration Of Mr.. Hunters, how
ever, should be measured by his Sena!
torial subserviency to an Administration
which he ridicules and denounces out
side of the Senate Chamber and tho
White House. a-a. .n
1t is meet that this Southern convert
to the highor law should openly dero,
cato from the importance or"obligations
to man" occupying his present position
before the world as he does through his
faithlessness to all party obligations, and
wanton sacrifice of his personal friends.
His enthusiasm for the higher law will
accordingly never have any other i'm.
pulse than selfadvancement. A cold,
calculating and Inscriptions aspirant
for the Presidency, and | and many of
you know him to be, 1t will always be a
grateful duty to mo to exhibit his cham
eleon changes whenever he has the to.
merity to adopt the Northern hue. In
fidelity to State interests and to all that
should be held dear by a high-hear,ed
Senator, has marked his career since he
has been maddened by his frantic efforts
to reach the swaying pendulum of the
prospective Presidency.
trust that the Democracy of Virginia
are by this time keenly alive TO the fact
that platforms and inaugurals are frauds
and lies, without men Of heart and pur-
pose to act, and that in the future they
will be very careful as to whom they
present, even should it be one of their
own sons, to the Democracy of tho ma.
ton as tile man for the Presidency.
GEORGE N. SANDERS.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04
Holy water---Amusing Anecdote.

A friend of mino (says Mr.. Lambert
in his Travels was once present at
the house of French lady in Canada,
when q violent STORM commenced
The shutters were Immediately closed,
and the room darkencd. The lady Of
the house, not willing to leave the safe
ty OF her company to chance, began to
search her closet for the bottle of holy
water, which by sudden flash of light
ning, she fortunately found The bot
tic was uncorkcd and its contents i'm
medlatcly sprinklcd over the ladies and
gentlemen. 1t was most dreadful
storm, and lasted considerable time !,
she therefore redoublcd her sprinklncs
and benedetions at ovor flash of lipht-
ming or clap Of thunder. ut length
the storm abatcd and the parties were
"providentially saved from its effects
which the good lady attributed solely
to the precious water. But when the
shutters were opened and the light ad-
mltted, the company found, TO the dcs-
truction of their white gowrfs and mus
lin handkerchief, their coasts, waist
coats and pantaloons, that instead of
holy water, the pious lady hadspriniled
them with ink.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04
GYPSEY FORTUNE TELLING.

A correspondent of the Philadelphia
Christian Chronicle tells the following
story of Gypsey operations:
A band of Gypsies some time ago en-
campcd on the State Road in Marshall
county, near the State line. Their
tents pitched, they at once sought for
their prey-tle supcrstitious. Soon
they marked Il family noted for illitcra-
cy, regular dram-drinking, scoiling at
the "ovcr-righteous," and for profani-
| ty. A little fattery procured their
good will and several dollars, for splen-
did fortunes told. This enabled q willy
old woman to discover the secret spring
to successful robbery on q larger
scale. One of the victims, John j,
by name, was made to believe that she
possessed the powers Of conjuration, by
which she could double all his money in
q certain number of days, and that it
had been revealed to her, he was to be
the happy recipient of her favor !;
whcreupon he produced some $3.50 for
her to double. This she wrapped in
several piles Of paper, and to carry out
the cheat, placed it in the drawer
whence it had been taken, making him
promise not to disturb it for specified
time. At the end of this period, she
appeared and accused him Of breaking
the charm by opening the package too
soon. This the dupe in his anxiety
had done, and, somewhat frightened by
the supposed omnipresoncc and power
Of the impostor, made confession Of his
guilt. A second time it was folded up
and deposited in the drawer, with the
re-enactmcnt of the same charge and
forced confession, to tie no small a.
muscment of the initiated, no doubt:
The fortunc-tellcr was seemingly wroth
but still willing to try again, on his
making the most solemn pledge of fldel-
ity to wait till the charm be ripe. The
last minute of the working of the spell
wanes. With palpitating heart, out
stretched and twitching fingers, half
open mouth and dilating pupils, the
said John j.: approaches the drawerj
tremblingly uhlocks and draws it out,
seiZes the package, whose plump ap-
poarance, and increased size and Weight
tell it to be filed to replction with pre-
ci0us-scraps Of acaste paper and pieces
Of old iron, Sc. The package Of bank
notes and gold had silly. gone into the
old gypsie's pocket, when the other,
previously prepared, was, with the art
full mummcry ofnccromahcy, placed in
custody safe. You may imagine the
storm which cnsucd. But tho old hag
by this time was too far of, in parts
unknown, to be seriously harmed by
the thundcrboltS. Poor fellow! Had
he but spent little Of his time in stu
dying certain book, which he is pleas
cd to call u cunningly devised fable, +"
he might have been wise enough to
have saved his hard earnings. SIR.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04
Mltsrellollcous.
The Devil Right for once.

The Now York correspondent of the
Congregationalist writes:
W DIR. II, who is pastor of an Or
thodox church, had been for some time
annoyed at the forwardness of q lay
brother to "speak " whenever an op-
,portunity was offered, to! the frequent
exclusion of those whose remarks had a
greater tendency to cdification. This
had been carried so far that the pastor,
whenever he stated that can opportu-
nifty would now be afforded for any bro
ther to offer an exhortation," had al
ways secret dread Of the loquacious
member. On one special occasion, the
latter prefaccd prosy, incoherent ha-
ranguo, with an account Of a previous
controversy he had been carrying on
with the great adversary.
"My friends" said he, "the devil
and | have been fighting for moro than
twenty minutes; he told me not to
speak tonight, but | determined [
would; he said some of the rest could
speak better than / {; he even whisper
cd that L spoke too often and that no
one wanted to hear me but was not
to be put down that way--and now
that [ have gained the victory, L must
tell you all that is in my heart" Then
followed q tedious haranguc. AS they
were coming out of the session room,
the good pastor inclined his head so
that his mouth approached the ear of
the militant member, and whispered
"Brothcr, L think the dcotJ evas rightP'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04
NUMBER s.
columbian College, d. c.
We gather the following inte lligencc Fl

We gather the following inte lligencc from
The advertisement - .. .... ....
"O( the nine officers of instruction, three
have, for longer or shorter time, been en-
gagged at the College; and five have been
lately appointed. In the Presdcn, elect "a
residen, Of Georgia) are united in an cmi.
nent degree, those requisites as a scholar,
teacher, and a disciplinariau, which have
suggested him to all the friends Of the Col
lege, as one specially fitted for that post
The Professor Of Rhetoric was formerly Pro.
fe ssor of Modern Languages at Brown Uni
versity, Providence, K. l., and has since
been Assistant Secretary of the Smithsonian
Institution. The Professor Of Chemistry has
for two or three years. been engaged in his
Professorship, both in Baltimore and Wash
ing,on. The Professor Of Mathematics and
the Tutor are graduates OF the University Of
Virginia. The Professor of Modern Ian.
guages was formerly engaged in this Profes.
sorship at Brown University. The other Of
licers are well known through their long
connection with the College.
In 1921, when the Chatter OF Columbian
College had been granted Uy Congress, and
many public men were interested in its sue
cess, Mr.. Monroe, then President of the U.
States, thus expressed his desire and confident
expectation as TO tie College:
"Therc is good reason TO believe that the
hopes of those who have so patriotically
contributed TO advance il to its present stage
will not be disappointed. It's commence
ment will be under circumstances very fa-
vorable TO ITS success. lis position on the
liigh ground north of the city, is remarkably
healthy. The act OF incorporation is well
dises,ed, looks TO the proper objects, and
grants the powers we'll adapted TO their al
| taninent. The establishment of the Institu-
tion within the Federal District, IN The pre-
sente of Congress and of all the departments
of Government will secure to the young
men who may be educated IN it, many i'm
portant advantages among which the op-
! p6rtunity which it will afford them of hear
ing the debates in Congress and in the Su-
prerne Court, on imporiunt subjects, mus.
be obvious TO all. With these peculiar ad-
vantages, this Institution, if j, receives here
after the proper encouragement, cannot fail
TO be emiuently useful to the nation. Uu-
der this impression | trust that such encoul-
agement will not Bio withheld from it.n
Besides this property at the College, the
Institution has nearly $4,000 in stocks, city
lots, and Other securities; which is fund
set apar. for ehdow Ihcn, For the three en-
suing years, any deficit which may occur in
The income necessary for supporting the Fac
ulty Of Instruction, is to be met by plcdgcd
scholarships; and the College may be justly
regarded as having reached "A position where
all able and full corps of Instructors may
| be secured aud maintained"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04
Desth Of Tho rafthor Of Mrs, hudson.

We learn from The New York Chronicle
that Mrs. LaVira II. ChubbucE, the mother
of Mrs. Emily c. Judson, died in Hamilton,
N. Y, on tie evening Of the Cd inst, at the
advanced age Of seventy years. The Chrou
icle remarks Mrs. Chubbuck was one of
a type of women whose passing away we
greatly regret tho Old-fashioned Mother.n
She was the mother OF her who is so well
known to the literary world as Fanny For
roster, and to tho religious world as the wife
Of The great missionary TO Burn,ah.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04
GOOD SUGGESTIONS.

We find the following excellent sug-
gcstions in ono of our exchanges:
I'm taking bodily nourishmcnt, VIC e*-
anime whether our food be clean and
wholesome, end commonly supplicatc
the Divine Blessing; in taking mental
and spiritual nourishment, which is far
more important than that Of the body,
VIC arc freqdcntly careless both as to
it's cleanliness and wholcSomenoss, and
also as the Divine blessing; how few,
for instance, before they read a book,
on hear conversation, think it neccs-
Sary either to ask blessing Of God, or
to examine whether what they read
and hear be clean and salutary!
Two things to be kcpt--your word
and your temper. The former when
dealing with printer, and the latter
when disputing with woman. This
may be difficult, but it cnn be donc by
getting couple Of chapters of Job by
heart.
Eat spariDgly, aud defy the physician
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04
1Doetical,
HOMIE.
D. AARON SMITH.

There is simple liltlc word
Oh ne'cr its charm destroy
Throughout the universe Ills heard,
And nowhere but with joy;
There's music in its magic flow,
Wherever we may roam,
The dearest, sweetest sound below
That little word is HOME.
The soldier in the battles hum
May all things else forget;
Mid bayonct's clash and beat Of drum
His Home remember yet.
The exile, doomed in foreign lands
Through hopeless years to toll,
May do the dcspot's stern commands,
Yet sigh for home the while.
l care not where may be its site,
Or rooted with straw or tile,
So that the hearth.fte burns more bright
Meath woman's radiant smile.
Affection OH her fondcst wing
Will to our portals fly,
And hope will far moro swectly sing.
When that blest place is nigh. ..
1t may be fancy; it may re
Something far noblcr--iar;
But Love is my divinity,
And home my polar star.
Oh sever not homes sacred ties!
They arc not things of air!
The great, the learned, and tho wise,
All had their teachings there.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04

Wetec1 Couaty-Thc Marshall Her.
aid says :--"Wo arc informed by gen.
tlcman who was recently present at tho
county court Of Wetzcl county, that tho
court there refused to gran. license for
the sale ofardent spirits within the conu-
ty; aud that the prohibtory action of
the court will be sustained, and carried
out. The county court of this county,
and also of Marion county at the May
term, by largo majority, took similar
action.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04
Something for the Ladies',

The London "Gazettc" contains
some important information for the Ia
dies III regard to the manner Of placing
their lips when they desire to look a.
miable, dignifed, &c. 1t says that
when a lady would compose her mouth
to q bland and serene character, she
should, just before entering tic room,
say Bosom, and keep the expression
into which the mouth subsidies, until the
desired effect upon the company is ev-
idcnt! If, cn the other hand, she wish
cs to assume distinguished and some
what noble bearing, not suggestive of
sweetness, she should say Brush, the
result Of which is infallible. If she
would make her mouth small and prot-
ty she must say Rip !; but if the mouth
be already small and needs charging,
she must say Cadbage. Ladies, when
having their dagucrrcotypcs taken,
may observe these rules with some adj
vantage.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04
Ra5s In Portugal, as wcYt az Spaiu

BaJs In Portugal, as wcSl as Spain,
Roman Catholicism is losing its iniit:
oncc over the masses of the people. ---
The Ministry has proved itself, on ma
ny occasions, decidedly opposed to the
Papal See, and finds, in all its anti:
Roman measures, an unwa9oring sup
port on the part of tire Parliament.
The decree of the ImmacGlato Con
ccption has been received, and treated
by tho Government, the Parliament,
and it seems, the majority of tho poo.
pie, with riiicule. The Ministry has
forbidden the solemn proclamation oi
the new dogma.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04

TaU Git7s.--soy. DR.. Brace, Of
Ncwington, Ct., stated, in recent half
century sermon, chat The wife of the
Rev. MIR. Bachus, ono Of his prcdccos-
sors, was one of ten daughters, every
one Of whom was 6 feet tall-@makinc
sixty feet Of daughters, and all strong
in mind children Of Rev. Timothy
Edwards, of East Windsor.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04
Samuel Hnnst0n,s Ilnnation.

The Texas Baptist states that Gen. Samuel
Houdon has deposited as donation in the
Treasury of Baylor University in that State,
between $3.50 and $500 as the avails in part
of The lectures delivered by him last winter,
while visiting the Northern cities Tho re-.
naming proceeds Of the lectures when 10.
ceiVed will probably make the whole amount
about 800.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04

SSqmual Mcdonald a wealthy citizen
Of Baltimore, who died recently, leaving
a fortune of 5000, 600, has bcqueathod
10 the second Presbyterian Church Of
that city $500; to tho Maryland Bible
Society $4,000; To the Baltimore Man
ual Labor School $1,000 TO Tho Mary.
land Tract Society $1,000; to the Ma.
rylapd Colonization Society $1,000
besides vdrio0s smaller bcquoSts to char
table and benevolent purposes.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04

FRANtE.--T Minister Of Public
Worship has lately said "Every meet
ing having an exclusively religious OBJ.
ject, and reaching certain number of
membcrs, can obtain the authorization
of openings place of worship, providing
the building present The ordinary com
dirions Of solJity and hoaIthinoss, aud
DO always open to the inspection Of the
police" 1t is hoped thu, this is againt to
liberty.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-04

Eatsparingly, aud defy the physician
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-08-23
EUGGIEs, CARRIAGES & sULKIEs

VIE subscriber has on hand in his newly erect
L ed Factory great variety of Carriages, all of
which, as regards durability finish and style, will
compare with the best in the country. He would
respectfully call the attention of his friends and the
public generally of Charles and the counties ad-
joining to this fact, and at the same time he takes
occasion to express to them his sincere thanks for
their former patronage. With the stock of Car
rages at present in his Factory and the facilities
which he possesses for manufacturing, he feels
confident of being able to meet the wants of those
who wish to purchase. His Factory (Which has
been lately re-built) is near the conner of Third
street and Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite Gadsby s
Hotel Old Carriages repaired at the shortest no.
tice, or taken in exchange for new ones. He has a
good assortment of second hand Carriages which
will be sold on reasonable terms.
MICHAEL McDERMOTT,
June It, 1852. Washington D. G..
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-08-23
JAMES F. CARLIN,
Royal Street, near the Gin Hotel.

Aoyd1 otreet, near the CHy Hotel,
ALEXANDRIA, w.,
MOULD respectfully invite the attention Of
" dealers generally to his large and well select
ed stock of
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY,
before purchasing elsewhere, as he feels assured Of
being able 10 offer sucL inducements to dealers
will be satisfactory in every respect. His stock
consists in part of the following viz:
lLOCkS-Rim, Mortice, Stock, Pad, Till, &c.
Knives and Forks, of every description
Pocket Knives !" 6
Scissors j" i"
NGES-Fast and Loose Butts; Parliament
Strap T, sc.
Augurs. Augur Bits, Brace and Bits
Planes all kinds, Saws all kinds, Stair Rods
Coffee Mills; Grass, Grain and Briar Scythes
Plated and common Spoons, Forks and Ladies
Axes, Hatchets, Hammers, Sledges, Anvils, Vices
Bellows Steel, Files, Rasps, Combs, Brushes
Cow Bells. Handouts, Ovens, Pots, Skillets
Griddles, Playing Cards, SC. &c. Also,
$4,000 LIGHTS WINDOW SASH,
8 by 10, 9 by -, l3 by IA, 10 by u. 10, IA, Is,
together with other sizes. Persons engaged in or
about buildings, can be supplied with any sizes of
Sash, warranted superior, and at remarkably low
prices. Any information desired concerning Sash
will be cheerfully given upon directing line as
above.
Alexandra, June 8, 1854.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-08-23

More Seasonabfe Dry GoOds.-We
1Vl are now receiving in addition to early
purchases a fine assortment of SUMMER GOODS
suited to the season, many of which will he found
much below former prices, to which we call the at
tention of our friends ami the dealing public. We
have Lawns, Ginghams, Calicoes
Berages, Berage de LANES, Challys
India and Summer Silks in great variety
Blk Gro. de Rhine Silks
Rich plaid &c {"
Swiss Cambria Bands
French worked Collars and Undersleeves
Cambria, Swiss, Thread, Lisle and Bobbin
|. Edgings and Insertions
Plain and Dotted Swiss Musns
Null, Nansook, and Book do
Kid, Thread and Silk Gloves
BIZ SILK Mitts in great variety
Parasols of all colors and styles
White, checked and fancy Mattings
Carpetings, Rugs and Oil Cloths
Embroidered Curtain Muslins
Mosquito Netting of every kind
Ladies Cotton and Thread Hose
Bonnet Ribbons, Silk Laces and Fringes
Together with all other goods usually found in our
line. TAYLOR d HUICHlSON.
Alexandria, June ID, 1855.