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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-08-08


lowing from the Bayou Sara Chronicle, of the
LIST, with pleasure. We are glad to hear of the
zeal and enthusiasm which pervades the Ameri-
can ranks in tho Third District We anticipate
brilliant triumph for the good cause.
The referenceto Col. J. v. Durable, American
candidate for State Treasurer, is every way
true and appropriate. A more accomplished,
popular, high toned and capable gentleman, does
not live in the State.
But to the extracts from the Chronicle:
On our return last week from the Congressional Con-
venton ct Vdaa we arrived home too late say much
as to the prospeeof the American party in North
Louisiana We highly gratifed to notice the en-
husasm which peaded ranks in that section of the
State Ii Ia not the intention there to leave the work Of
the to fen Of the members of the organization
but each individual member has declared determination
to buckle the of Americanism and labor assdn-
ously for the success of the ticket They both willing
to speak and act for its triumph If the same feeling
which peryades the ranks In that locality will only
wade them in this section success must attend US.
During soourn at Vidalis we had the pleasure of
meeting with much esteemed friend@J. " Durable,
candidate for State Treasurer the American ticket 1t
is great qualification to to be able to speak
in terms of unqualified commentator of this gentleman
The hacyon days youth the brightest in every mans
lite-our sehool-boy dsyH--were passed with him. At
that time he highly respected by his associates for
his answering ty OF character and his chyarous
bearing The ripper years of manhood have only tended
fully to develop these prominent characteristics
No who enjoys intimate acquaintance, or even
partial one with Col Duralde but will accord to him all
those courteous ammunies which prominently mark his
character We do not fear but that he Will be trum-
phantly elected State Treasurer. z
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-08-08

Orerfo,ped-IHe Charbo-Deatocratic Meetings
-SGm's Progress-scheol Of Jesuits' Bend-Tne Post
o6ce--The Wtather--Ine Crops and The Health.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
"TME OPEN HsIRLE.o

A GENTS WANTED to sell new work
IA entitled "Pogonism, Popery and Christian
ity, or the BLESSING OF AN OPEN BIBLE,o as shown
in the History OF Christianity, from the time of
our Saviour to the present day, by Vincent w.
Miner. With view the latest developments
of R0ME'S HOSTILITY to the BIBLE, as ex-
hibited in various parts of tho world, and an ox-
pose OF tho absurdities of the immaculat con-
cepton, and the idolatrous vcncration of the yir-
gin Mary, by Rev. j. +. Berg, ID. D., author Of
"The Jesuts,' "Church and State,'' &c. &c.
The author of this work, DIR. Berg, is acknowl-
edged to be the most able writer on Romanism
in the country: thoSc who have read his discus
sions with Archbishop Hughes, will need no assn
rance of this fact.
Agents will find this the most saeable book
published; it is large limo. volume, of four
hundred and thirty pages, illustrated with nu-
merous engravings. beautifully and substantially
bound, and sold at 81 % per copy.
Specimen copies sent by mail, post paid, to
any part Of the United States, on receipt Of the
above price. Send for copy and Judge for
yourselves. Address J. w. BRADLEY,
Publisher, As North Fourth street, Philadelphia.
May &c, 1855.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
BOOTH, THE TRAGEDIAN.

"A friend tells US an anecdote of Booth
the great tragedian, which we do not
reccollect having seen in print. 1t oc-
CURED in the palmy days of his fame,
before the sparkle ofhis great black eye
had been dimmed by that bane of genius
strong drink. Booth and several friends
had been invited to dine with an old
gentleman in Baltimore, of distinguish
ed kindness, unbanity aud piety. The
host. though disappearing of theatres
and theatre going had heard so much of
Booths remarkable powers, that Curl
nsity to see the man had in this instance
overcome all his scruples and prejudice.
After tho entertainment was over, lamps
lighted, aud the company ro-scated in
the drawing room, some ono requested
Booth as a particular favor, and one
which all present would doubtless ap.
preclate, to read aloud the Lords PRAY
cr. Booth expressed his willingness to
afford them this qualification, and all
eyes were turned exPeciantly upon him.
Booth rose slowly and reverently from
his chair. 1t was wonderful to watch
tho play of emotions that convulsed his
countenanco. He became deathly pale
and his eyes turned tremblingly upwards
were wet with tears. As yet he had
not spoken. The silence could be felt.
1t became absolutely painful, until at
last the spell was broken as if by an O.
lectrc shock. as his rich toned voice,
from white lips syllabled forth, Our
Father who art in Heaven" &c..
with pa.hos and fervid solemnity that
thrilled all hearts. He. finished. The
silence continued. Not a voice was
heard or muscle moved III his rapt au-
dience, until from a remote corner OF
the room subdued sob was heard, and
the old man (their hosl) stepped forward
with streaming eyes and to,tering frame
and seized Booth by tho hand. "Sir,"
said he in broken accents, "you have af.
forded me pleasure for which my whole
future life will feel grateful. am an
old man, and every day from my boy
hood to tho present time, | thought |
had repeated the Lords Prayer, bnt
have never heard it before, acycr."-
"You are right" replied Booth; to read
tho Prayer as it should be read has cost
mo the severest study and labor for thir-
ty years, and | am far from being yet
satisfied with my rendering of that won
deriul production. Hardly ono person
in ten thousand comprehends how much
beauty, tenderness and grandeur can be
condensed in space so small and 10
words so simple. The prayer of itself
sufficiently illustrates the truth Of the
Bible. and stamps upon it the seal of
Divinity"
SO great was the effect produced says
our informant. who was present, that
conversation was sustained but short
time longer in subdued monosyllables
and almost entirely ceased; and soon af.
ter, Mt an early hour, the company broke
up, and retired to there several homes,
with sad faces and full hearts.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
"A Romantic Incident.

Oar readers will remember that, "a
short time since, party of Gipsies To-
Gated themselves in Kentucky, in the
vicinity of this city. During their stay
they attracted many curious persons
who were anxious to look at race
whose mysterious origin and Grant life
have foimed SO fruitful theme for the
novelist aud the poet Among those SO
attracted was young man named Col
by, matchmaker by trade, and who
arrived from New York about two months
since. During his first visit he was
struck with the appearance of one of
the black-eyed daughters of tho vaga-
bond tribe, perfect sybil in appearance
and whose dark charms made so sensi-
tive an impression upon tho intiamma-
BILE heart ofthe young matchmaker, that
the next day, and still the next, he was
fam to repeat his visit. The third time.
most probably considered by him the
magic number, he mustered courage to
fair, or ralhor brown damsel reading
his fate by the magic lines Of his palm.
Whatshe said, what prophecy she made
was secrst between tho two, but it
seems that from that moment he was
gone matchmaker. A friend of whom
he made a coniidant, and who in vain at
tempted to reason him out of his strange
intatuation, informs us that Colby, after
declaring his love, and endeavoring in
vain to induce his vagrant iaam0rata TO
quit the tribe and ally herself to him
the civilization, finally concluded that,
as the mountain wouldn't come to Mo-
hommed Mohommed must go to the
mountain; in other words no camo to
the determination to himself take up
with the erratic life ofthe people with
whose destiny she whom he loved so
madly was linked. Accordingly he
made his preparations, settled up what
little business transactions he had, and
when the wanderers struck their tents
he joined them, and day or two since
when they were last seen, in the neigh
borhood of Warsaw, he was still of the
party. How long probation he will
have to endure before his sacrifice of
civilized life will be rewarded by the
possession of his idol we do not know, as
we are not versed in the proprietes Of
Gypsy courtship; perchance, however
love which truly works wonders. has
already impaired charm to the life it.
self, as wild untrammeled and legenda-
ry as the most romantic dreamer could
desire.-Cm. Eng.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
1000 BOOK AGENTS WANTED!

A GENTS wanted sn every County of the Uni
IA ted States, to sell one of tho most saieablc
books over published, entitled,
Thrilling Adventures among the Indians"
Comprising the most remarkable personal narra-
tiyes or events in the early Indian Wars, as well
as OF incidents IN the recent Indian hostlt;es in
Mexico and Texas. By John Frost, L.. l.. ID, au-
thor OF Z" Pictorial History of the United States,"
Editorial History OF the World," sc. &C.. IL
Illustrated with numerous engrayings, from designs
by w. Cromc, and other distinguished artists.
This book contains over 500 octave pages, is
bound in embossed morocco, full gilt back, and
rs sold at the low price of 81 ,75 per copy.
Over 10000 copies have been sold within
short time, and the sale is still increasing.
We pay the largest commission to agents who
can be supplied with specimen copy, sent by
mail, postpaid, on sending us the price, Sl,75,
with full particulars of the agency. Address,
J.W. BRADLEY, Publisher,
4S North Fourth Street, Philadelphia.
N. Bon receipt of two dollars, we send
lpost. paid copy of the above book, and a CO.
Ply of the Preside Angel" by II. 5. Arthur.
May 8, 1855. 29S-2m
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING.

The undersigned have just returned from tho
East, with a large and new assortment of Spring
and Summer CLOTHING, Of every variety,
size, color and style, expressly made up for this
market. For style, finish, and work manship,w I'VE
challenge competitio on, and all Goods bought of
us are warranted to be as represented. Being
entirely confined to the Clothing business, we
Souch to say that we cannot fail to please, having
paid much attention aud care to the selection OF
our stock. And we, with these pledges upon our
part, solicit share of the public patronage, if
honesty and fair dealing will possibly obtain it.
.n- Our stock consists of
Mems, Boys and Youths Clothing,
and also a largo assortment of
Hats, Caps, Shirts, Collars,
Socks, Gloves, Handkerchief,
Cravats of all descriptions;
Boots & Shoes, Carriers,
Suspenders, &c., &c.
We invite the attention OF the public to our
stock before purchasing elsewhere.
FEDERLEIGHT s. co.
N. B. Country Produce taken in exchange for
Goods, at the highest market price. +. & Co.
March 81, lS55-3m
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
Fresh Groceries.

We have just received our usual variety
of Pittsburg goods; in larger quantities than
formerly; which we now offer on terms to
suit all those who desire to make purchases
in our line. Our Stock consists in part as
follows:
N. o. Sugar in hhds. and bbls.
N. o. Moasses in barrels aud half barrels,
Clover seed, warranted clean and nice,
Martins genuine extract of Coffee,
Collee-mills and looking glasses,
Tubs, buckets, link wash boards, &c.
Nails, sad irons, and hoop iron,
Green oil cloths, window blinds,
Floor oil cloths of various styles,
Table oil cloth covers of beautiful patterns,
Lppincot,'s celebrated Yankee axes,
Halls patent leavcr pillow points,
Cotton yarn Of every grade,
Carpet chain both white and colored
Call at the BIG WINDOW and try the
market, before buying elsewhere.
CARR, HANWAY 81 co.
p. S. We expect in q few days to receive
our Eastern purchases, which ars now being
made. G. II. & Co.
March "a, 1855.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
A Whole Family Poisoned. Three of the Chill
dren Dead

We learn by letter received from
Or. j. y. Patterson, residing in Candor
Washington county, Pa, tho particulars
of most melancholy case Of poisoning.
1t seems that on Saturday, tho 2Sth ult.,
three lads. sons of Mr.. Alexander
Plots residing in the vicinity of Candor,
proceeded to the woods and gathered a
large quantity of mushrooms, which
they took home for table use. The
whole family, seven in number partook
freely of tho dish, and shortly after ex-
hibitod tho most alarming symptoms.
Three physicians were called in and pro-
nounceJ them poisoned. The proper
remedies were speedily administered,
but all efforts to save the boys who had
gathered the plants, proved aborlive.-
They died in great agony, shortly after
wards, and were all buried in tho same
grave. They were aged respectively,
ten, six and four years. The parents
OF the children were so unwell as to be
unable to render them any assistance.
and the poor little sufferers, in the trying
hour of death, were thus deprived of a
fathers care, and a mothers untiripp
waichiulness
The parents and the two children who
survived exhibited favorable symptoms
on the 3lst, and at tho ;ime our inform
ant wrote hopes wore entertained to
their final recovery.
This is one Of the most DISTRESSING
cases poisoning we have ever been
called upon to record, and should serve
us solemn warning TO parents.
1t is perhaps a fact not generally
known, that while some varieties offun.
81 are esculent, othors' arc poisonous:
and great care should DO exercised by
those who use them as food. 1t would
doubtless be the better plan to discard
them altogether. Some are even Of the
opinion thatlhoso which are usually con.
sidered ealable, possess delotrious quail
tiles when they remain over certain
tlmo on the ground-and that those are
particularly pernicious, which spring
up IN very moist soil. 1t may be posi-.
bic that the very damp weather of the
present season bias rendered them rank
and noxious. Whatever NAV be The
cause, the fact that lives have been lost
by theit use, should be sufficient TO placo
ban upon Them iUsburo Uu;on
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
The Oldest Type Foundry in America.

Established by BinneyS DONALDSON in 1906, on the
case ~ SOtcerS' Germantown Foundry of 1879.
VIE long experience of the several Proprie-
Il tors OF the PHILADELPHIA Type FoUNDRY,
enables ~. JON NSOS 81 CO., to offer to tho
PRINTING Craft the largest variety of Types and
all the apPurtenances of Printing Office, TO be
FOUND In any establishment in the United States
and OF a quail ty, too, which is deemed to be UNI
riValied The composition of the metal used is
calculated to afford the greatest durability; while
the scrupuious care exercised in the fitting up OF
the type is such as to insure accuracy and square
ness of body, &c.
l.. JOHNSON s. COPS facilities are so extern
sve as to enable them to fill orders of any amount
either in Plain o. Fancy Typet,
Hnstc Of unparalleled beauty, cast in iris Fo,,y
arg dione,) NertPtS, FoDerS, borders, Cuts,
Brass or Metal Rules, Brass Braces Ia
Dor Sdring Rules, Sc. SC.
Presses of all kinds, and all sorts of Printing
Materials, (most of which are made by l.. j. &
Coz will be furnished at Manufacturers, prices.
sterep,yping, in Ancient or Modern Languag
es, rom the largest volume to the smallest label.
Electrotyping of Books, Wood Cuts, Jobs, sc.
Type used in Stercolyping, for sale at reduced
prices.
Wood Cuts designed and engraved in tho finest
style OF art.
III l.. j. & Co.'s "M,nor Specimen Books, (ac-
knowledged to be the first of its class in the
country, and original in its conception and get
ting up) will be sent to all printers who have not
received 1t, who direct how it nay be transmit
ted.
IL Newspaper Printers who publish this adj
vertisement three times before Sept. L. 1850,
and send to us a copy of the paper containing
1t, will be allowed their bills on purchasing typo
to four times its amount.
l.. JOHNSON & co.
No. 6 SAMSON street, near Independence Hall,
Aprii ia, 1890. PHILADELPHIA.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
miscellaneous.
I wonder if sho Loves NE,


By J. Stephenson Du Sole.
wonder if she loves me I?
I'D give tho world TO knowt
For though her looks still whispers, Yes
Her lips still utter No.
Why should she blush. so when we meet,
Ii I'm not near her heart,
Her tiny hand why trcmble, when
We undertake to part7
wonder if she loves me 4?
Last night we were alose,
Aud l thought there was GOODNESS
Unusual in her tone;
Vet, toying with her curls, stole
Oil sueh u kiss! and though
She looked unuttcrablc things,
She did no; bid me GO.
wondcrif she loves MOI
To awake her woman's pride,
fcigncd to love another, once
She neither spoke nor sighed!
Still, though she seemed cmotionlcss
l watched her blue eye well,
And I'm certain that tear.drop
From its silkcn lashcs fell.
wonfor If she loves me =
I'm sure can't decide,
For sometimes she's all tenderness,
And sometimes she's all pride;
In vain question of my hopes,
My fears still weigh them down,
Since cen her sweetest, sunnicst smile
is ioathercd by frown.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
Domestic Manufacturing,
J, q T. a. BARNES

u N / n. 81 II n ES,
NM GUILD give notice to their former custom
w ers and the public generally that they
continue to manufacture wool into Broad Cloths,
Cassimeres, Satnetts, Jeans, Tweeds, FLANNEL
Blankets, &c., on the shares or by the yard, on
reasonable terms, at GREENE FACTORY, two
miles below re"
Carmichaelt0wn, Greene County, Penn'a..
They will also exchange Woollcn Goods for
Wool, on fair terms.
Carding and Spinning done by the pound
Country Carding will be done 10 the best man
ner.
Persons coming from distance can have their
wool carded TO take homo with them.
Country Produce taken for work.
IL Having secured the services of our old
Cdrder and spinner, we hope to be able to give
satisfaction, (Which was more than we did last
season. Give us call. J.& II. A. BARNES.
May 26, lS55-3m
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
NOTICE.

ALL persons knowing themselves to be
indebted to the firm of Shean s. Rice, John
*. Shean, or Shean & Runner, will save costs
by calling Immediately and settling their ac-
counts, as we are determined to have our
books settled up. All accounts not paid in
short time will be handed over to officers
for collection. The books can be found at
j. X. Shean's old stand.
January 20, 1855.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
WOMANS POWER.
"Nor steel nor fire itself hath power,
Like woman in her conqucring hour.

~ NOT SteCl nor HGC llSCII naln power,
Like woman in her conqucring hour.
Bo thou but fair---manknd adore thee
Smle--and a world is weak before thee =,
The poet has disclosed the whole So
cret of woman's conqucring power
Fair in her virtue, smiling in her good
ness, she yields an influence which a
mailed warrior never could. Hcr
strength is in her graces, her weapon
is love; and her power is rcsistlcss
when these arc combined with modest
merit, and dictated by conscious duty.
In influence woman is as much superior
to man as affection is superior to intel
lcct. Man represents the understand
ing of the universe, and woman the
will; man the mind, woman the soul !;
man the reason, woman the heart -
The powers of observation and reAcc-
ton arc cold, unless appendices to the
human being, unless warmed into cxer-
else and attracted to good objects by
tho feelings and sentiments of the cf-
fcctuous mind How little, in this
world, do we think, judge, and know, in
comparison with what We feel /! Men
may do mighty things in the intcllcctu-
al advancement of the world---but
{" what most prizo in women
Is her affections, not her intellect
Tho intellect is finite, but tho affections
Arc infinite, and cannot be exhausted"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
Iron and Hardware Store.

TIME SUBSCRIBER would announce TO tho
Il public that no has just received at tho
Commercial Buildings, Morgantown, Va. alargo
and general assortment of.
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY,
Consisting in part of Mill, Cross-cut Hand and
lemon Saws Broad, Hand, and chopping Axes
Hatchets, Hammers, AIDES, Augurs, Braces and
Bits, Gouges, Chisels, Planes, Rules, Squares,
Guages, Spirit and Plumb Levels /; a great vari
cry OF Door and Window Fastenings; Till and
Chest Locks) Brass, east and wrought Butt and
strap Hinges. A fine assortment of
Table CsSEle1H:
Scissors, Shears, Razors, &C.; Hand and Bench
Vices, Smiths Vices, Anvils, Bellows, Stock and
Dies; Screw plate; Files, Rasps, English, Ger
man and American Steel; Guns, Gun-locks and
Gun-barrels; wall, paint, cloth and hair Brushes;
Brass and Bell-metal Kettles, together with va
riety of other articles which no will sell WHOLE
SALE0R RETAIL, at prices which cannot fail
to please.
As hc does business on the &c Ready Pay, sys-
en-, nc adds no extra por cent. for bad debts.
Iron and Nails. i 4 ~ q ss lands s:s,
prsing all the various sizes of Iron and Nails.
I his own manufacture and of the best quality
+. III. OLIPHANT.
Morgantown, Dec. l6, lS52.-l75.:tf.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
BOUNTY LAND AGENCY.

The undersigned having had some ea-
Pertencc IN the business Of tie Pension
office at Washington, 6egs lea0e to oJtey
himself as dgent to procure the claims
Of those a0to ViU be entitled to la,ad IN
der the lar mow detore Congress. Ills
charges wiU be moderate. NO charoe
aoiU be made to unsuccessful applicants.
H. MADER4.
FEB. "a, 1855.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18

Not pVht They Erpccted.-Tbe Nor.
mons hearing that the king of Prussia
had recently obtained all their pubica-
tions from England aud the United
States, sent deputation to Berlin, which
was received with attention by detach.
ment OF soldiers, and ordered by the pc.
lice to leave within twonty-four hours.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18

The Norfolk, (Vo) Herald says-.-"It
rs stated as an ascertainod fact, that Mr..
William Allen, OF Claremont. on James
river, will raise for sale this year, Gay
thousand bushels of wheat, and without
some unforeseen accident, five thousand
barrels Of corn"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18

Very ProJoble.-A gen;lemaninN Now
York who has ruined a pair Of boots by
walking through the vitriol aud marble
dust in front Of champagne manufac-
tory, complains OF it to the Mayor, and
thin ks that substance which will eat up
leather, will make sad havoc with the
Innings Of live men.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
FANCY PRINTING.

We have supplied ourselves with all the
materials necessary for doing fancy work
such as Gold and Silver Bronze, Red. Blue
and Green mk-fne glazed Paper of various
hues, &c., and we have the requisite skill
and experience TO use them to advuntage.--
Orders for fancy Labels, &C. will be promp,
ly attended to.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
Clock q Watch Repairing.

EoHN *. SHEAN has again returned 10
- Morgantown, where he is ready and
Will attend promptly TO all work in his line,
such as repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
&c. January 30, 1855.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-08-18
How to Do Good and Make Money /!

A NY industrious and intelligent man can do
IA good and make money, by selling the His
torcal and other popular and saleable Books,
published by the subscriber. Our list includes
works of the best American Authors. OF +. s.
Arthur's works alone, the sales have exceeded
100000 volumes in the past year, and their sale
is still increasing.
These Books are sold by Travelling Agents.
Each Agent occupying one or more counties,
ana having exclusive control OF the sale in the
section he may agree TO cOnvass. For further
particulars apply to
J. w. BRADLEY, Publisher,
4S North Fourth Street, Philadelphia
March "a, 1865.