davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
CONVERSION OF ACTORS.

/ During q late extensive revival III
Louisville, KY, two noted play actors,
Edward Stricklcr and George Larimcr,
profcssed conversion, and united with
the Baptist church. They have aban-
coned the stage, Of course, and in tho
last Western Recorder we find a notice
that "haying changed their avocatior
from conscientious motives, they intcml
giving in this city a lecture on clocu.
ton, together with select readings OF
popular authors. The lecture will com
prise series of explanations on clocu.
ton; the power and Importance Of flu.
cncy in speech, the flow Of language,
or expression and diction the art OF
speaking with accuracy, elegance, and
chastcncss; articulation, pronunciation,
accent, emphasis, suspension, parcn-
thesion, meditation, satire, persona,
tionary, irony, iteration, Interrogation,
and action, with clucidatory passages
from the most celebrated authors, with
general suggestions ON the study OF
this most delightful art &c.
In the same paper we find the fol-
lowing interesting and suggestive state.
m0nt -
Chrtstiam FTdelHy ReWarded. The
means by which the attention of Mess.
Strickland and Larimcr were attracted
to the immediate claims of the gospel,
was by visit and conversations of two
ladies Of the Walnut street Baptist CHI,
who were visiting district of the city
to distribute religious tracts, gather
children to the Sunday School, and in
vlto persons to attend the religious
meeting thon in progress in the church.
When they made their crrand known,
as Mr.. Strickland met them at his door,
they were told that they had called on
the wrong person; that it was quite
antagonistic to his profession, in terms
OF biting sarcasm. But their meekncss
won upon his heart, as they told him
the "soul Of an actor was as dear to
them as the soul of any other person. :"
a lengthy conversation followed, and
Mr.. 5. promised to attend the meet
ings. lie was made the subject of much
special and earnest prayer. Further
conversations were had with him and
after many struggles, oppressed by .
sense of his sins, and the pursuit Of his
profession and its incompatibility with
the christian profession, he gave up all
for Christ, and soon rojoiced in hope
Of the glory Of God. Soon his special
friend and companion oil the stage fol.
lowed in a remarkable experience, and
also gave up all to follow Christ
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
NUMBER q.
SKETCH OF JOHN CALVIN.
BY GEORGE BANCROFT.

| lfpersonai considerations chiefly win
applause then no one merits our svm-
palhy anu our admiration more tllau
Calvin; the young exile from france,
who achieved an Immortality of fame
before he was twenty eight years of age;
now boldly reasoning with the king of
Grange for religious liberty, now ven
turing as the apostle of truth to carry
the new doctrines into tho heart of lta-
~, and hardly escaping from tho fury
OF papal persecution the purc8t
writer, the keenest dialectician of his.
country; pushing free inquiry TO its ut.
most verge, and yetvaluing i1quiry sole
y as the means of arriving at fixed con.
clusions. The light of his genius scnt.
tered the mask of darkness which super
s,iti,ion had held for centuries before the
brow of religion. His prob,y was
unquestioncdj his morals spotlcss. His
only happnes consisted in his "tatk of
glory and Of good - for sorrow found its
way into oil his private relations. He
was an exile from his country; he be- o
came for season an exile from his
place Of exile. AS husband he was
doomed 10 mourn. the promaturo loss
W NO WIZ, uS ldlucf lie IGI the Dltlcr
pang Of burying his only child. Alone
in the world, alono in a strange land,
he went forward in his career with Sc.
rene resignation and inilexible iirmncas,
no love of ease turned him aside from
his vigiIs; no fear of dauger elaNed
the nerve of his eloquenco nc bodily
lnlirmities checked the incredible Qcli
iy of his mind; and so he con'irued.
year after year, solitary and feeble. yet
loi!ing for humanity, ill after lie OF
glory, he bequoathcd to his personal
heirs, fortune, in books and furnitufc,
stocks and money, not Exceeding two
hundred. and to the world a purer re.
formation. a republican spii; in religioa
with the kindred principles. Of rcr1 +
can Liberty. ...n .... sa .ai ~
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
SKETCH OF MARTIN LUTHER.
BY THOMAS CARLYLE.

course ragged plebeian face il was
with great cro8s of cheek bones n LARGE
amount of wild passionate energy aud tspa
petite Bat in his dark eyes were
floods of sorrow, and deopcst nolan
choIy' sweetness and mystery were ali
there. Often did they seem to meet iu
Luther the very opposite poIcs in nau's
character. He for example, Of whom
Richter had said that his words were
half battle; he when ho first began to
preach, suffered unheard-oi agony. 20
DR.. Stnpitz," said he to the Vicar. Gen
eral of his order, 81 cannot do il. /
shall die in three months. Indeed can
not do it," Dir. Stupilz a wise and con.
sldera'e man, said upon this, "Wcll, sir
Martin, If y"n must die you must--bn
remember that they need good heads
up y"nder too. SO, preach, man preach
--aud then live or die as it happens. -
80 Luther preached aud lived, and be-
came indeed. one great whirlwind ofcn.
"rgy, 10 work without resting in his
world and also before ho died, he wrote
very many books--books in which tho
irue man wus--fur in the ui!st of all
they denounced and cursed, what touch
rs "t tenderness lay Luok al the Table
talk, for example. We see in it ittlo
bird, having alighted at sunset, on Il
tree that grew in Bulher's gurden.-
Luther looked up at it and said sleeps
there so still and fearless. though over
1t are the iutinile starry space, and the
great blue depths Of immensely! Yet
1t fears not--i' is at home. The God
that made 1t too is there !" Tire same
gentle spirit of lyrical admiration is IL
The other passages of his book Corn.
ing home hom beipsic in TIC autujnn
season, he breaks forth inlo living won.
der at the fields Of corn. "How it..
stands there" he says "crcct on It's beau.
uIol taper stem and bending its bran.
iiiul golden head with bread in it, no
bread Of men sent to him yet another
year, Such thoughts as these are a.
little windows through which we gaze
into the interior Of serene depths of
Martin Luther's soul, and SEQ visible a.
cross tempests aud clouds, u whole hea.
vcn.Of light and love. He might have
painted, he miglit--could have been
beautiful like Raphael, great like Mich,
,acl Anglo. ......~.. .... ........
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29

How to be miserable. Determine to
crafty the carnal proprnSitics Of your
nature and spare no pains to cXccuty
your purpose.
How to be rich. Having food ani
roimcnt and covenant God, be care,
ful for no more.
How to be poor. Do nothing.--1
just let estate, soul, and body all alone
and your poverty will come as an arm
ed man.
How to be wise. Think humbly Of
yourself. Dcplorc your ignorance.
BE not ashamed to learn from any.
How to live long. Live great deal
in short time. Mauy man has died
old OF thirty. Thousands do not die
old, though they live to sixty. That
IS a long life which answers lifc's ends.
No life is long, unless it is The begin.
ming Of eternal life.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
- LIBERTY AND NsEpARA ABLE"
M0N0NGALIA COUNTY, EA SATURDAY. DECEMBER "a MH

Valieu, ana WHICH nave lately so lmml-
nently threatened that result, what
other more practicable scheme, or plan
in your estimation, can the utmost Wis
dom and craftsmanship devise, so like
ly to avert that catastrophe, or which
is at all capable of doing it, other than
a union of the conservative and patriot
ic strength of the North, with that Of
the South, in the formation of per-
manent National Constitutional Union
party? If there be, in your estima-
ton, any other more feasible plan, be
SO good as to say what that plan is.---
Shall we of the Southreject all over
lures ofpeace from the North, and then
say to it Slight IF WE MUST ~ This
as | understand it is the very plan and
object which the American party has
in view, and is aiming to carry into eff
feet. csc 8 f,U a1a a5,t
1t was in the North, as the South
contends, that the chief evil complains
ed of originated--and ifs so, it is fit and
proper, of course, that the remedy
should be applied and the injuries re-
dressed. But when the North propo-
ses to apply the remcdy---when it ten
ders TO the South the 'olive branch of
peace, it is superciliously spurned, and
hurled back in it's teeth, with contume-
ly, obloquy and dreproach. Where, let
me ask, is the magnanimity, the patri-
otism, the charity and candor; nay L
would add, the common morality and
justice, on the part of the Democratic
party of the South, in thus acting to-
wards its brethren of the North, to the
extent which it unquestionably lately
has done, and is still doing in Virginia
at leasS? And why is this so? What
is the cause of this ungenerous, unfra-
ternal and unnatural conduct Of the
South toward the North :? The answer
is so plain as scarcely to need being
made. Hts party. 1t is for the sole
purpose of endeavoring to maintain the
present ascendancy and dominance of
the so-called Democratic party Of the
South-a party which seems to think
Iit has the exclusive right and privilege
to manage, according to its own viii Il
pleasure, all the Offices of the Govern
ment, and the emolumcnts Of Office, as
a btrth-right-.-an indefeasible state of
lnheritance--an estate in perpetuity to
the party and its hers--an estate tail
-unintcrfered with, and unparticipat-
ed in by any other party or individual
however talented and able to render es-
sential public service that individual
may be, who will not subscribe, in the
fullest extent, to it's so-called Demo
cratic creed or Platform-that the all
potential magic word Democracy--in
fact confers upon it perfect right to
do so--as well as to hurl it's anathcmas,
vulgar abuse, and fulsome vitupcfation
ad libitum, upon the head Of any party
or individual that may dare to call in
question that right, or would avow any
other principles or objects, however
pure and patriotic such principles and
objects may be, differing at all from its
own. r..f ,t
l am, very respectfully,
Your obedent servant,
4
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
OUTRAGEOUS.

Some reckless brother of the "grey
goose quill" who has not the fear of
outraged calico before his eyes, delibc-
rately pcrpetrates the following:
a lady, walking few days since, on
one of the wharves in New York, ask
ed a sailor whom she met, why ship
was called "she." The son Of Nep-
tune replied that it was "bccause the
rigging cost more than the hull
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29

he continued during the whole, thirty
days that The party was cn routeto the
open sea, and he has travelled in. his
dog sleigh no less than eight hundred
miles on a stretch calling on his way al
an ESquimaux hut, in which four of his
men were sick, and depositin2 bread
with them. These same individuals he
afterwards carried in his sleigh, one by
one, Ia. the. main party.
A weekly newspaper, under the title
of TIE lccbtink, was published on board
for some seven or eight weeks. 1t was
IN manuscript. and its motto was, In
tsac6ris ssrvare f2em Sustain your
trust even in darkness. A copy Of il
will be historic memento worth preser-
wing. ~sr .s. g... =.
...... ARTICLES BROUGHT HOME. .......
The eXpeditionbas only brought home
two dogs-one of them an Esquimaux
who was the leader or boss dog, as he
was called, of Dir. Kane's siedgp; the
other very intelligent animal of the
New Foundland breed. Several good
stories are told of these animals. One
of them is a very hard one, and we will
not vouch for its veracity. 1t said
that "tho boss" would sit quietly looking
at tho other dogs taking their feed when
he would walk over quietly, seize one
the best crammed by the back Of tho
neck, aud make him disgorge, and then
indulge in the fruits thereof. lfany one
doubts the story he may 60 over To the
bark, inquire for Toodla, and satisfy
himself ... ..-.......
The, whaling boat which tho party
carried across the ice has been brought
to New York much the worse for wear.
One of the Francis metallic life boats
which was presented to DR.. Kane prov
cd 10 be Of great service, and was iinal-
ly broken, up by The natives to satisfy
their curiosity asto what was contained
i'll The air chambers. The lnoia rubber
boat was subjected to the same analy-
sis. ... - ... ...... I'd . 49,.
Great credit is due 10 Captain Hart
stein for the interest he exhibited in eX-
eculing the duties and attaining the Oh
jOct of his commission. He happened
10 sprain his ancle Oh tho outward voy-
age, and when unable 10 mount the rig
ging he had halyaids rugged out called
1.-The cuplain's halyards,' 10y which he
would have himself hoisred aloft, where
he would sit for hours sweeping the ho.
rison with his telescope in search Of the
lost nayigators. Altogether the devol.
opmenis Of the expeditions reflect hon
or directly on the men who took part in
them, and indirectly on the nation at
large.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-12-29
MUSIC AND DANCING.

In Lcavcrly or Godhaven, Islands of
Disco tho population Of $50 or 500, is
composed principally Of Esqnmaux.
pure and haIf.bIn"d. They manage to
keep up good doal of social enjoy
ment 10y means Of dancing. singing and
music. They have peculiar good ear
Tor music, and can manage to play on
/ the Jewsbarp or violin, any air they hear.
he women are said To bo great rogues
fnot in stealing gentlemen's hearts, at
least in piIieriUg tin pots aud plates,
aud anything ofthat kind. We saw nne
young gentleman connscted with the
expedition who had no less ,han three
specimens of the hair ef the young la
dies OF Leavely. One nfthem is as dark
as raVcn's wing ofthe silkeat texture
and came from the locks ofa fullbiood-
ed Esqnimanx; another is dark brown,
very hne, belonging 10 half blood
aud third, "fgoidpn color, and equal
~ line texture. showed uumistakably
IN" Dannlng-blood "fthe lady's sire. -
We presume these lcve.tokens will be
duly treasured though not in the Nation
al Museum III Washingtou. The same
gentleman has quantity of skins and
fnrs which he has brought home with
him as "reminiscences of GreVulaId Bnt
they will have To be fnmigaied or upder.
go some other process Of puification
for The Esquimanx ladies who have the
tanning operation IN charge. not being
able to procure bark, have resnurces To
liquid which answers as well but which
careful chambermaids do not tolerate
the presence Of in room.
LIMBS fRozhN INTnt: rsou,n,t,x prc,oN
The ESgnimaux never resort to tho
barbar"us mode Of cutting ff'frost. bitten
limos, They apply To them a pejce Of
rabbit skin. and always with good effect.
We are sorry t" see that one Of the ex.
petitions lost his life by tho amputalion
oi a ir"st-biften foot. and that three 9th
ers have had to suffer ampuation.
II may bo fact worthy Of notice.
that Dr.. kaue went to the Attic regions
provided vii, dagner,eotyp0 apparatus
and plates. but that from the pccoliar
nature of the atmospheric uo Impression
could be ialep. These and valuable
collection of specimens of natural histu.
~, geology, aud casts Of the Esqui,nanx
with the Libraries Of Dr Kane aud oni
Gers, had to be left behiud; but the draw
Tugs ,ep"rt>, Instruments and docDmsuts
ol The expedition, were preserved.
The highest acknowledgements are
paid 10 DR.. kaue, for the skill. ability
rcsoioteness aud care Of lis men which
he exhibited. When opt on sleipbinp
excnrsions, he took his place in hatucss
as well as the meauest Of lis tnen, and
When the ddpanoe was finally abandoned
bo supplied them with bread made
with his own hands, travelling back 20
the vessel to bake itin tho stoves, This
The true Democrat., 1855-04-24
Valuable River Farm for Sale.

THIS Farm, seven miles below the city of Little l Rock on the same bank of the Arkansas river above the overflow of 1S44 and be surpassed in fertility of so consists of about 1S0 acres of which 50 in cultivation and 50 deadened in readiness for cultivation the coming season.
 The improvements, in addition to a commodious dwelling, outhouses, cribs and stables, comprise young orchard and we'll noted for the excellence of borhood. adjacent to church and well.conducted township school is remarkable for it's heathfulness
 For terms apply to Jno. T. Trgg esq.,, Little Rock, or on the premises to JNO. M. FARRELL.
 Will be sold at the same time if desired 800 bushels of corn and quantity of fodder.
 December 27. 1854 12 6m
The true Democrat., 1855-04-24
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS!

NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS! JUST RECEIVED, per wagons, direct from New .J York; choice lot of i Bleached Domestics; 1 Bleached Sheeting, l04 and 1924 wide; Fancy Tweeds; 1 Blankets assorted colors; | Flannels, red, white and yellow; Ladies, Misses and Childrens Shoes ! Gents Calf Boots;
 And great variety of other goods too numerous to mention, all of which offer for sale at the lowest cash prices. [janl7] FIELD, DOLBY & co. LITTLE ROCK FEMALE SEMINARY.
 BOARD OF INSTRUCTION. | LlLDER J. D. PICKETT, A. M., Prancioal. and IA Professor of Sacred History, Mental and Moral Science Mathematics and Modern Languages.
 MRS. E. J. PICKETT, Vace- Priiacspat;; Instruc- tress in Rhetoric Composition and Criticism and As sistant Teacher of Mathematics and Astronomy.
 ALEX. ELLETT, A. B., Professor of Natural Philosophy and Chemistry, and Instructor in the Greek and Latin Languages.
 MRS. MARY F. BARCUs, Instructress in the En- glsh Language, Physiology Botany, Philosophy of Natural History, and Assistant Teacher of Chemistry
 MIR. E. R: BARCUs, Professor of Vocal and In strumenta Music.
 The Second Term of this Institution will com the 4th of July, 1855.
 Expenses Per Term of TWenty-One Weeks.
 Board. Washing, Fuel and Lights, $60. Tuition in the Primary Department, slo to Sl2 Preparato- ry, $14 to $l6. Academic, $2O
 Ertra Cbarges.--Ancient Languages, $1o. Modern Languages, each, $10. Drawing and Painting $l0. Lessons on Piano, Guitar, including Vocal Music, $25. Use of Instrument. S2 50. Payments: one half advance the balance at the close of the Term
 sB- No deduction will be made for absence, except in cases of protracted sickness.
 .S Additional Teachers will be employed as the number of pupils increases.
 The patrons of the Institution, and the friends of educaton generally respectfully invited to visit the School whenever it may suit their pleasure and convenience.
 Circular, developing fully the object and plan of this Institution can be procured on application to the Principal
 Little Rock Ark, Jan. g, 1855 14 If
The true Democrat., 1855-04-24
THE NACNOIJA HOIJSE.

HAVING purchased the entire fixtures of the 4 | house in Ashleys row. on Markham street, late ly occupied by Mr. E. F B. LuMpk1s, which had been rettted within the past spring by that genteman in the finest modern style, we are prepared to accom- modate friends, and every body generally, with the choicest liquors ever brought to the State mixed in style not surpassed by any a'tiste west of New York
 ICE will be kept during the entire summer season or as long money procure it and every effort made te give satisfaction.
 Hoping by attention to their business, to merit large share of the patronage of generous public they would say, come one-come all
 July , BROOKIN dE SULLIVAN.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-24
NEEDHAM,s MARBLE WORKS.

fOS ceUcfSOR OtTect, LOHtSV"e, n.y. A the above establishment may be found large "A assortment of Marble Monuments, Iombs, Tombstones and Marble Mantels, which are sold as low as the same description of goods can be purchas- ed at any city in the South or South West. Allwork done up in the best stye carefully packed and ship ped by the proprietor person. who can refer to the merchrnts of Louisville generally as to the character of his work and prices EDGAR NEEDHAM. march7 3m*
The true Democrat., 1855-04-24
For Sale. LITTLE ROCK FOUNDRY -xxrzrs.. AND BLACKSMITH SHOP. Aasep.

THIS establishment is offered for sale zzHssa l on favorable terms The moulding floor and fur for melting iron is sufficiently large for all ordi- nary purposes. The blast bellows are driven by engine in good order There is also attached pat tern shop and lathe, large assortment of patterns and moulding tlasks. seasoned white pine for pat terms There is also hand coal and iron sufficient to operate the foundry for six months.
 The Blacksmith Shop has three forges with bellows and tools of every description suitable for siyc business.
 The foundry has not been in operation for the past year for the reason that could not conveniently give it my personal attention.
 Tointelligent. industrious mechanics who under stand this branch of business the proposed sale offers great advantages The location Is central and heal thy and will command an extensive business. fnot disposed of by the ist of May, it will then be leased
 The following will be sold at cost. A large lot of assorted bar iron and steel;
 quantity of charcoal;
 Peacock. Diamond Wing andcast Plows Shovel and Half shovel Flows, assorted; Bull Tongue Flows assorted
 Cotton ScraperS. Cotton Sweeps and IIarrowS Picks. Mattocks, Mining Picks, Grubbing Hoes; Single and Double Tree Irons;
 Stretcher and Lock Chains: Ring and Staple for OK Yokes Chains: Wagon Boxes; Andirons; Saw mill Irons Gin Segments Strap Hinges: Iron Wedges and various other articles in that line.
 ROSWELL BEEBE. Little Rock Feb. 14 1855 If
The true Democrat., 1855-04-24
CAIRO AND FULTON RAILROAD
 COMPANY.
Office of the Cairo & Fulton R. R.

Office of the Cairo & Fulton R. R. Co.,,
 Lattle Rock, Ark. March 7th 1855. DUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, \ That the annual meeting of the stockholders of this company will take place at their office in the city of Little Rock, on Monday the Eth day of May next, for the choice of four Directors and for the transac ton of such other business may properly come be- fore them.
 There will also be meeting of the board of Direc- tors of this company at their office in said city on Sa- turday, the 5th day of May next, at which time and place the directors are requested to attend. march, 9w ROSWELL BEEBE, President P. S.-Agents of the Cairo and Fulton Railroad Company, having in their possession subscription books or those for right of way, will please return them to this office before the day appointed for the election, in May next. Those who have not made returns of payments made to them on account of 2d instalment, are requested to do so immediately. Cincinnati and Little Rock Slate Company.
 (Acorporated 1852 Capital s2oo ,O0O. 7NHE issues of this company redeemed by Geo. l c. Jones, No. !, Pine street, New York City. at 9 per cent. discount in Gold or Silver. We prepared to sell first class exchange on New York in sums to suit. This company expect to pro- duce large quantities of the best of Roofing Slate and respectfully solclt orders. Address at Little Rock Ark H. SEYMOUR, Cas1ier. Prof JNo. A. WARDER, President. H. SEYMOUR, Cdshaer.
 GEO. G. JONES, No. Pine street. N. Y Tsasurer
 RoBT. BUcHANNAN,
 W. H. H. TAYLOR,
 MosEs BROOKS,
 W. w. CONES, Direaors
 H. HOCKEY,
 J. $. VAN BERGEN,
 HENRY CRoss.
 Little Rock, April II. '55.
The true Democrat., 1855-04-24
G O N c E AST. Dry Goods Cheaner than Evore

HE subscriber being desirous of going East fo, T the purpose of laying in large and complete stock of New and Seasonable Goodsn offers for sale his present reduced stock of dry goods at cost.
 The stock consists in part of ready made clothing. cassimeres. cassinettes, jeans nseys red white and yellow fannels calicoes ginghams, barazes, hosiery gloves, etc., etc. a f9
 Country merchants and others desirous of obtain. ing great bargains, would do well to give him call.
 Feb21'55 E OSBORN