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Temperance, meet regularly every MONDAY
night, the time being changed from Satur-
day night. Every member is fraternally
invited to attend next Monday night.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-06-27
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Wednesday, June 81, 1856.
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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01
Mass Mceting at louisville.

A largo and enthusiastic American
Mass Meeting was held in the city of
Louisville, kentucky, on Tuesday last,
the 9th inst. Delegates were present
from Ohio, Massachusetts,, Pcnnsylva-
MIA, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi and
Kentucky. E. b. Bartlett, of Ken
lucky, presided, and resolutions were
adopted as follows:
Resolved, That tic Union of the
States affords the best assistance to
guarantee the preservation of liberty,
and the prosperity of the American
people.
Resolved, That chcrishing the right
of private Judgment in matters of re-
ligion, we arc opposed to union of
Church and State, and opposed to &C.
clcsiastical combinations by any de-
nomination to produce political effect;
We cannot recognize any attempt of q
foreign power to assume political gov
crnmcnt under pretence of ccclcsiast-
ical jurisdiction, otherwise than as an
assault on the institutions of America.
Resolved, That the existing natural
ization laws are unsatisfactory and I'M
safe, and that additional legislation in
Congress is necessary.
Resolved, That this neutrality-suspicious.
the principles of the platform of the
American Party, adopted at Philadcl-
phia, and maintains them as the basis
of political action.
Resolved, That the American party
of Louisville dcplorc the events of the
9th Of August last, but feel no degree
of responsibility for them, and public
ly declare that no scheme of violence
had been concoctcd or meditated by
them. The rioting originated in a
wanton assault on unoffcnding citizens
not mcddling with elections.
Resolved, That We wish no further
controversy on this subject, but when
ever a like occasion exhibits similar
rccklcssncss and wickcdncss, on the
part Of our advcrsaries, the Americans
of Louisville will firmly maintain their
rights at all hazards.
The meeting then adjourned till af-
tCrnoon, and We arc not further APP
priced of its proceedings.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01
Origin Of the 'Dark Lantern Society.

In the "School History of the United
States" by A. Berard, new work,
highly recommended by Bishop Potter,
and other eminent scholars, we find the
following on page 121. 1t occurs in
the account given of the battle of Bun
kcr Hill:
cit was rumorcd in the American
camp that on the night of the 18th of
June, General Gage intended to seize
and fortify Bunker Hill. The Amer
leans determined to anticipate him.
On the evening of the 10Th June, a
party of troops, commanded by Col.
Prescott, assembled at Cambridge,
ready for the work. After q prayer
from the President of Harvard Col
lego, they went on their march. Pro-
vided with working tools, muskets, and
DARK LANTERNS, they silently
proceeded to the 'pcninsula of Charles
town."
So it seems the Dark Lantern party
bear even date with the Revolution
The ozark Lanterns in use by this
generation of Americans, arc perfect
models of the Bunker Hill pattern.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01
American Conventions.

A convention ofthe "Bolters from
tho Philadelphia Convention which
framed the American Platform was
held ut Cincinnati, on the 21st ultimo.
There is no doubt" says the Balti-
more Clipper, "but that it was the
the design of the parties who called this
convention, to set up northern Amer
lean party, under the leadership of
Seward and Wilson, but as such it has
been q perfect failure. Mr..
}. WILLIAMSON, of Indiana, proposed to
cXpmgc the 18th section of the Phil'a.
platform, and substitute in it's stead a
declaration that slavery is not national
but sectional ism, and must be settled
rs such by the States. This PROPOSE
ton was referred to q committee
Gov. Johnson, of Pa, made strong
national speech at the conclusion of the
first days proceedings" A correspon-
dent writing from the Convention sub
sequcntly says: "Therc will be no at
tempt at forming Northern party
The chances for the party in 1856 are
considered too good to be imperilcd in
that way. The convention here is in
the hands of men who think their dis
tinctivo American principles of more
consequence than Seward niggcrism. 1"
B9~ Aye! aye. The sky is clear
ing up-sunshine CLEANS around the
horizon-thc sectional cloud is dissipa-
ting into fragmcntary vapors-thc
thunder from Massachusetts and New
York has purified the atmosphere-its
discordant elements arc harmonizing
Seward and Wilson are "down, down,
derry down - to rise no more? The
American party North and South arc
a unit; all that prevents q full aflilia-
ton is few agitators, who are going
under the current as rapidly as could
be wished. The last of them will be too
much reduced to raise murmur in the
Presidential campaign.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01
The United States Troops and Texan Rance,


The Government is report ted To hay.
sent reinforcemen,s To General Smi,L
in Texas. with instructions to preve,,
any further forays into Mexico. Thu
latest advices from Galveston state thu,
Volunteers are pouring in. in large nun,
bers. to Captain Callahan. who had do,
termined upon another invasion Of Mex.
leo at all hazards. A collision woull
therefore seem to DO inevitable between
the United States troops and the Tex.
an Rangers. This would be indeed IN.
fortunate, and lead to sad condition If
affairs. The Government should have
reinforced Governor Smith long agn
and the Rangers would have had No
excuse for their conduct. 1t is charged
in Texas that they were compelled 10
organise a body of volunteers for self.
protection. because in the first place
the authorities Of Mexico could not Con.
troll the maurading Indians within their
borders; and, in the second place, be-.
cause the troops Of the United State,
were equally insufficient. These Dor.
der questions are always full Of Difficult.
ty. The Indians have been for months
past been in the habit of destro ying pro.
perty and taking life within the limit,
OF Texas. and then retreating back into
Mexico. Hence the organization of,he
Rangers under Captain Callahan, which
are said to be sustained by Gov. Peasc.
We shall look for further intelligence
with considerable interest.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01
Words of Wisdom and Warning.

~ Against the insidous wilcs of Foreign influence
cpuuro you to believe mo Fcllowc,izcns the jealousy
ui Free People on sht 10 DO constantly nwakc IL ono
of the most bnnridi foes of Republican government
WASHINGTON.
- II IL time That we should become little more
hm'rcHsiEci and iustcHd of feeding the Paupcrs and
Lub prrc5 Of Engud feed our own or else in short
time, By our PRESENT POLICY, we shall be PHupcrs
Oursrlvcs---JSCkSON.
u hope we may find some means in future of
shielding ourselves from Foreign lniucnccPUlitic"l
Commercial or in whatever form il may be attempted
wish there of Fire between this and the
oil world.--JEEFERSON
10 fever tho Liberties of this country destroyed
II win be through the vaccinations Of Romsh Pricss
Ia FAYETTE.
rTys Foreign Influence ia n Grccon horse to the Re
puOcwe cannot be too careful exclude its entrance
MADISON
;.I' There Is mn imperative necessity for reforming
the naturalization Laws of the u Stu,cs.--W EBSrER'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01

The Ieran Foray in lferico Tho
telegraph from New Orleans annouuc.
ed some days ago that Governor Peaso
of Texas, in his annual message TO the
Legislature juslifes the conduct Of
Captain Callahan in crossing the Mexi.
can frontier in pursuit of band of Indi.
ans. He however regrets the occdpa-
ton anu burning Of The Mexican village
of Piedras Negrass, which was deemed
necessary in order to secure retrea,
for the troops. From this point Cant.
Callahan was ordered to retire at once
within the limits Of Texas. Subsequent.
~, upon assurances, from General
Smith that he would furnish three com.
panies of mounted iihomen to be placed
at such points as will give protection to
the people of Toxas, and that an addi-
lional regiment, of mounted men is on
its way to the state the more effectual.
~ to afford such defence as the frontier
has failed to receive for the last eighteen
months, Gov. Pease has declined to au
thoriso the enrolment Of new forces
from the State troops, though many cit.
liens were DESTROYS of entering Mexico
for The purpose of chastising the mau.
rauding Indians. In concluding his re-
marks on the subject the Governor says
that while he believes that the inha6i.
tants of Texas will continue 10 bo trou
bled more or less by tho Lipan Indians
until they are punished by our Govern
ment or properly restrained by tho
Government of Mexico, he is IN
willing to see unauthorized bodies OF
armed men undertake such an expedi.
ton. and has taken every opportunity
to discharge the citizens of Texas from
giving countenanee to it, Bait. Amer
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01

Nc a dispatch from Washington
of Nov. 20, informs that it was the de-
termination not to issue the Message of
the President to city postmastcrs for
the press before its delivery to Congress
as has been done few years past
Some difficulty, Or delay, is anticipated
in organizing the House, and doubtless
Mr.. Pierce is afraid that his message
would not keep in such variety of eli
mate as ours, during the contest for
speaker. Perhaps he acts wisely.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01
The Accident on the Harlem Railroad.
A Train Blown OH the Track.

The N. Y. Tribune of Wednesday,
contains a statement from The conduct
or ofthe train which was blown off tho
Harlem Railroad, Monday evening"
We have published blief account of
it, and the following is tho conductors
account:
"We left Albany at 4:30, with three
passenger cars and baggage car. A.
bout thirty passengers were let out at
Copake, and at 6:36, as near as can
judge, the cars went off the track. The
whole train turned over four times, tho
coupling between the baggage car and
tender being broken. No othor coup
ling was broken and tho. cars went to-
gether They rolled mt less than sew
enty feet and were dashed in pieces
got out myself, and the first found
were three ladies. The rain was pour.
ing in torrents, and it was so dark moth.
ing could be seen. There was nothing
left of the cars the saloons and every
thing were completely ripped in pieces
The train went over with jus, one move
ment like turning my hand.
AT first every thing was still for q
moment, but the bowling OF the wind
and tho pouring of the rain. | crawed
out and began TO hear the screams of
the wounded. l didn't think l was hunt
then. The road at that point is place d
on high embankment in valley be-
tween two mountains. AS we came
down, the road curves from south least
to south, and at the place where we
were blown over there is notch in the
ridge on the east side.
The wind swept through the valley
of this notch, which is tho place where
Morrisey and Sullivan fought two years
ago. This place is three quarters of a
mile north of Boston Corner"
All reports agree in ascfihing the ov.
erturn of the cars TO the wind, but j,
seems incredible; as the cars could no,
have weighed less than twelve or fifteen
tons.
The road at this point for three-quar.
tiers. of mile forms all cmbankment a.
bout thirty feet high, with curve cor
| responding in its course with range
of mountains half mile eastward.
From a close examination of the
track and fluctuations in the ties, il is
evident that the wind raised the cars
and carried them distance Of six feet
four inches westward, so that the east
side wheels aligh,ed eighteen inches
west OF the west side rail. and that they
thus run with west side wheels ct con.
siderable elevation above the embark
ment for distance of nine feet, when it
is believed from the jagged condition
of the rail, that the coupling between
the tender and baggage car gave way,
and set the cars at liberty to roll down
the embankment.
Two of the passenger cars arc com
Pletely demolished and one nearly so.
The baggage car was not so badly in.
jured The former was partially de-
stroyed by fire in consequence of the
uPset'ing of the stoves in them. 1t
seems mystery how any Of the psssen-
gers escaped instant death. According
to the information obtained, it is by no
means rare occurrence for tho wind TO
blew so furiousIy at The point in ques.
ton that pedestrians find it impossible
to walk along the embankmont, and are
obliged to kneel down and cling to the
rails for few moments before they can
proceed.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01

Apples, --salcs at rs cts to So, 90 per Dbl.
Butter,.- We quote western at l6alS cts; com
mon roll 10 to Is; glades, lS to "a ; good ,lSa2a
Demand active, and receipts light.
Beeswax, ---Sules at 81 cents per pound.
Bacon, Market active and prices firm We
quote shoulders at l2al3 cts; sides, 13aI4; -
hams, plain, I2al4; fancy, l5a17.
Beans,--Whte S. ,50u2; mixed ST. ,oOa1 so a by.
Country soap,--Wc quote at CAT cts per ID.
Cattle The fering on Thursday last was n
bout l400 head Il 100 Of which were sold stS2 so
aS4,37 on the hoof, equal to So, 0oaS, 80 nett.
Corn I'VE quote yellow at S0aS5 cts.; white,
70a75 cts. These are the prices for now corn.
Glover seed 81 ,5oas,0o per bushel.
Chestnuts,--S at $2,50a3, 25 per busheI.
Dried Fruit hasa raaPpe' paired 81 ,oosl @
$500; impaired 81 ,5oo2, 90 per bushel.'
Deerskins, --Sales at 10 to 90 cts.
FlOur,-Wc quote city mills at 50, l2o9, 2N-IIow-
ard street at 1925. Further intelligence
from Europe reports an advance thore, and
our market is more active, with a continued
upward tendency. Receipts light.
Furs sales of Habit at lag cts; Red Fox ,5Oa
rs; Muskrat, 6a7j Mink, 62a76, Coon and GREY
Fox, i5o20; Otter, $1o3.
Elaxsced, Sales at 81 ,Soal 80 pcr bushsi.
Ginseng I'm fair demand, quoted at IS cts.
Hogs,--Market active, with sales at IS, 00aS, 20
Lard In barrels ilal2 cts; in kegs laais.
Mustard seed.--Salos at 8 to 7 cts.
Oats Maryland oats 36a4O cts; Western Yir-
ginia and Pennsylvania, a0a45 cts. per bushck
rye, Maryland sells at 105ail0 cts.;- Western
Virginia and Penn'o. li0ai20 cts. per bushol,
snake-root, Seneca soils at G5a75 cts.
TaiIow ,--Salos at lIal2 cts. per pound.
Wool ,--Unwashod at 1920 cts, washed 2Sa30
Wheat,--Wo quote Inferior TO good reds Si,95
o2,O5 good TO prime 205a2l0 inferior to good
white, S9,o5a9,l5; good to prime, 50 ,ojaa,so,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01
RLo1o TeJ1DI Tho provi1onc

Rhode Island.--The Providence
Transcript says: "The American or
ganization is strong in this State, and
without any doubt will carry the cleo
ton next spring. They will be the
dominant party, and unqucstionably
will preside over the interests of Rhode
Island for time to COME"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01
I0reeoblN DisappoinkcH.-A CT

dgreeably Disappointment CORES.
pondent Of the Newark IN. J) Eagle
writes from Lcavenworth City, Kansas
as follows:---" am great coward, and
came here with fear and trembling, OK.
pecting to have my throat cut from ear
to ear, before ] reached tho hotel in the
city Of Leavenworth but go far from
being molested, have been treated
with every civility, and | havo never
been among people so universally
polite as the'border ruffiaDs'of X ansas."
Probably the gentleman minded his own
business.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01
D@. HoUoway's Ointment f. P,z9

certain Remedies for Rheumdt m.--Henry Foot,
aged OF, of Natchez, Mlssi ssippi, was severe
sufferer from this complaint, and tried a number
Of rePuted remedies, hoping they would benefit
him, but he became so bad at last, as to be ems
hrcly confined to his bed, and he was unable to
move either hand or foot While he was in this
horrible condition friend brought him guam
hty of Holloway's Ointment and Pills, which he
Immediately commenced to use, he soon found
himself gradually improved by them, and by
Persevcring with them for eleven weeks he was
entirely cured, and has since enjoyed the best
of health.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01

ReDi0al in Caiitornia.-Rev. Fl. Ho-
combe Rhees, of Lone Valley, Cal,
writes the Home Mission Journal, that
the Holy Spirit is graciously moving
upon the people of that region, SO that
extra services are demanded and well
attended. He has organized church
at Cooks Bar, ono of his out stations,
for whom he asks a pastor.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01

MARYLAND.--Thc American triumph
is complete in all its details. Besides
having elected their State ticket, four
Congressman, large majority of the
Legislature, &C., they have elected II
out Of Il ShcriGs-a clean sweep in
every corner. That's the way to say
it--thcn tllcrc'sno chance for Ironhead
scrmonzing and sophistry.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE CANADA.
One Week Inter from Europe.

The English Excitement against the
United States MISUNDERSTANDING
neeo from the Seatof Wn'-Humors
Of .Peace-More Diplomacy The
Csdr Intervening between Denmark
and the United ,States-Rovolution-
arg increment tm Italy-DiGculty
deta0een England and Spain.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01

Bsy~ Ezra 4, Summers, Esq, has
been elected Mayor of Norfolk city, to
fill the vacancy occosioncd by the death
Of Mayor Woods, who fell a victim to
yellow fever while aiding to alleviate
tho sufIcrngs Of his fcllow-citizcns.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01
NEBRASKA.

The territory Of Nebraska will soon
apply for admission into tho Union
It's population has rapidly augmented
tho past year. AT Omaha City the no =
tells are crowded with guests, tho mer-
chants are doing an extensive business,
and tho mechanics are all employed
earl and late, while more are needed
La every part Of the city new buildings
are being erected, and everything wears
prosperous aspect. The Nebraskian
of that city describes the proposed cap.
ilol building Of Nebraska. The struct-
ure is to be of brick, with tin roof rur-
mounted by beautiful observatory
The extreme length will be 1877 feet !;
width 90 feet the body of the ediGce
ITO feet long by 66 wide; and % feet
IN height to the apex, presenting four
fronts, with q coloDnade portico Oh each
front ID feet wide and IS feet long
All the exterior ornaments will be Of
Iron. The Senate Chamber and Hall
of Representatives will be on the second
floor. The Senate Chamber will be Fin
ished in the Grecian style of architect.
uro, and tho representatives. Hall af.
ter the Roman order. Over the Speak
er's seat will be inscribed, with appro.
pirate emblazonry, the Territorial mot.
to-" Popular SOcacignty." The whole
is to be executed in tho most thorough
manner, and when completed will no
doub, DO worthy Of the embryo State.
TIE Saints IN tie Wiiderness.--Ac-
cording to the last adyices from Utah
the Salt Lake Saints were experiencing
the effect of financial crisis. Some OF
the brethren sent out TO oxpediate the
emigration had run Governor Brigham
into debt about $4,000 which shows that
Utah is in good credit Tho holders of
the drafts called on the leader, hunted
him up for tho cash before" as he ex-
pressed it,"they could find time to shave
their beards," which troubled him so
much that he went incontnontly and
preached sermon on the subject, his
text being "from this time forth do not
fret thy gizzard." In this curious adj.
dress he declares that he will pay ,hom
when he can, and not before. The poor
he said had got the money they must
have confidence and wait Brigham
does not appear TO have any desire to
repudiate, for he offered at tho copclu.
sionn Of this address, to sell $50, 900
worth ofpropersy to pay off these claims.
AT the same time no gave many hard
hit to the brethren who still owed tho
church. He wanted these persons to
apostatise, for they were sure. he said,
to take advantage of their brethren and
leave in the end. Brigham seems to
have q vein of hard common sense in
his montal composition, which answers
admirably for the control Of the commu.
Diy which surrounds hin. Boston Jour.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01

The Cunard steamer Canada arrived
here to-day at o'clock, P. NJ, with
Liverpool dates to Saturday the 10th
inst, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. The steam
er Washington sailed from Southamp-
ton on the Sth.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01
III ARKET REPORTS.
MoRGANTowN, Dec. l, 1856

MoRGANTowN, Dec. l, 1855.
Flour ,--sells at $500 per barrel.
Wheat, 81 80 per bushcl.
Corn, 81
Outs, 25
Potatoes, (ncw) 81
Street Potatoes, rs cts. to 81 per bushoI.
BWier, 10 cts. per pound.
Eggs, L" 10 per dozen.
Corn-meai," 90 {" per bushel.
Bacon, l0al2 per pound.
IdiioW, I" IL q
APPies, l21z25a cts. per bushel,
Beef, to cts per pound,
Veal, a to 8 I"
Mutton, 8 to 8 I" ...
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01

The British Wheat Crop.--A recent
estimate Of the British wheat crop, pub
isbed by Mr.. John Card, in the Lon
don papers, has attracted attention on
the other side, from the fact that it re-.
duces tho deficit, as compared with
1864, to one.tontb, and tho growth Of
last year being unusually heavy, the
winter assumes that 3,S12,500 quar-
ters, or %, 100000 bushels will supply
The deficiency in the annual coosump.
ton Of the United Kingdom, which, he
"is little more than one.balf the average
annual importation Of the last 8 years"
His figures for the crop of 1866 aud 49,
1877, 800 quarters; the want Of the King
dom 100000 quarters.
The track oftbo Virginia and Teopes.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01

New Y0RK.-Thc official vote OF
Now York for Secretary of State is
given as follows:
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01
BALTIMORE PRICES,
For the week ending November 27, 1855,

CORRECTED WEEKLY FOR THIS PAPER ny
RANDOLPH & LATIMER,
GO South Street, BowIy's Wharf, Baltimore.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-01

The track oftbo Virginia and Teppes.
SEQ Railroad is now laid to within six
miles Of Marion, Snyth county