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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
The Boy and the Bricks,

A boy hearing his father say. 'Tis u
poor rule that wont work both ways,
said. IF father applies this rule in his
work, | will test it in my play.
So sitting up row of bricks three or
four inches apart, he tipped over the
first which striking tho second. caused
it to fall on the third, and so on through.
ou. the whole row until the bricks all
lay PROSTATE, ....
well, said the boy. seach brick has
knocked down the neighbor that stood
next TO itself; yet | only tipped one
Now will see if it will raise its neigh
bors. will see if this rule works both
ways ......
He looked in vain to SEQ them rise.
Here, father said the boy, 'it is a
poor rule that will no, work both ways.
They knock each other down bat are
never disposed to holp each other up
My son said the father, bricks and
mankind are alikc-made of clay, ac-
tive in knocking down but never dispo.
sod to help each other up. When men
fall they love company; but when they
rise they prefer TO stand alone, like yoD .
der brick and sec others PROSTATE and
below them.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
, words Of wisdom and Warning.

~ Against the nslious wilcs of Foreign influence
conjure you believe me- Fcllow-czcns tho jealousy
of Free People ought to bo constantly owokc-it is one
Of the most bancul foes of Republican Government
WASHINGTON.
To It 10 time thot we should become little more
Anicricanzed and instead of feeding the PRupers and
time BY OUR PRESENT POLICY, we shall be Paupers
oursclvcs--JACKSON. tr IHr b. I.1
E-sSs hope may find some means in future OF
shielding ourselves from Foreign Influence Political
Commercial or in whatever form 1t may be attempted
wish there of Fire between this and the
old dworld.--JEFFERSON. q Pc ..f tsfa s..
e7 II ever tho Liberties of this country destroyed
twill be through the Vaccinations of Romish Priests
LAFAYETTE. tt ~ FET4. p. anf
s5S' Foreign influence is O Grecia horse to the Re-
publc-we cannot be too careulto exclude its entrance
MADISON. tft
E3' There is imperative necessity for reforming
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
Population of an "Out West" City.

The Cosmopolitan Association of
Ohio, having issued circulars to ascer-
tain the population, number of news
papers, &C., in each city, have received
at their Office in Sandusky, the follow
ing answer to one of their circulars
" No paper published here because
people can't read. Population is as
follows: Irish, 100; Amsterdam Dutch
175; other dam Dutch, 80; white
men, T." There were, says the writer,
formerly eight white men, but one hay
ing left reduces the number.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

A New Jersey Colonization Society,
established in 1925 has recently pnr.
chased from tho natives one hundred
and fifty thousand acres in tho interior
OF Africa, aud the intention is to open
inicrcourscs from the sca.hoard 10 tho
centre Of the continent. or Sc 900 an.
propriated last wiutcr by the Loejelo-
turo to this society $4,000 is set apart
TO making roads and building houses,
suitable for tho emigrauts thus leaving
$1,000 to assist in getting them out
Inc state society is now making spe-
c'al cit'''s to induce ftco colored per-
sons {" go from our own State 1t Of.
ters free passage, ono years eurport,
and farm house whom in Libcria 4
party Of t~enty.six arc soon TO leave.
going out under the caro- Of Mr.. &ha,p
u coIo,ed man, who recently returned
from Africa,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

Sharpening q Dull Razor We trans
late the following from German sci.
entific journal for the benefit of our
mechanics and agricultural laborors:
at has long been known that the sim.
plest method Of sharpening razor is to
put 1t for haIf an hour in water, to which
has been added one twentieth Of lis
weight of muriatic or sulphurc acid then
lightly wipe it off, and after few hours
set it on hone. The acid here sup.
plies tho place of a MILESTONE. by cor
roding tho whole surface uniformly, SO
that nothing further than a smooth pol
ish is necessary. Tho process never
Injuries good blades, while badly hard
ened ones are frequently improved by
1t, although the cause of such improve.
ment remains unexplained,
"Of late the process has boon appli
ed to many other cutting implements.
The workman at tho beginning Of his
noon.spell, or when he leaves off in the
evening, moistens the blades Of his tools
with water ascidi6ed as above, tho cost
OF which is almost nothing. This saves
the consumption Of time aud labor in
whetting, which moreover speedily wear
out tho blades. The mode Of sharpen.
ing here indicated would be found es.
peciaIly advantageous for sickles and
scythes,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

Stark. O.-Tho Alliance I.eJgcr
gives All account of the robbery of Mr,
John Cobb, who resides near Mt. Union
by the strolling company Of rypaies
who were recently in this ucighbolhood
They proposed 10 him money ma.
king speculation, something like this
Mr.. &. was to place in their hands q
sum Of money, which they would care
fully fold up before his eyes IN O small
package and lay away in a private draw.
er IN his house. In ten days the money
was to DO doubled. MrCo6b wag struck
with the proposition, but dida't have tho
"ready,' wherenpon the gypsies sug-
gosiod that he could afford to borrow,
rather than miss such great specula-
tion-whereupo he repaired 10 Mi. T..
nisn and borrowed $50 lat q round in.
tcrest,l which was placed III the drawer
(at least MIR. Cobb thought SO, for he
saw the whole transaction.) The gyp.
sizes departed, and shortly after several
little articles were missed from the house
which aroused Mr.. Cobs's suspicious.
and ho rushed to tho drawer aud ,ors,
open tho package only to ascertain thar
Tie money had mystcriously disappeared
Mr.. Cobb observes little sympaihv for
his loss. These stroIlcrs have bocn all
over the country, praCiicinq precisely
the same gUme-aud had MIR Cobb uog-
sesscd common sense or, "laken the
newspape's' aud read the accounts uf
their pacticcs, they would not have sue.
ceedcd IN making him "shell out"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
rfzn ToRNraM PARTx.

The Anti-American papers are be-
ginning to feel very sore at being
branded as the organs of the toretgn
party. They don't like mick names
Oh, no, not they! Thoy have called
the American party the mushroom
conspiracy, but they don't like nick
namcs!' They call American organi-
cation the tdark lantern and 'Hindoo'
party, but they don't like nick names.
Theso very delicate organ grinders of
the only real foreign party that ever
existed in this country since the days
of Revolutionary Toryism, have been
untiringly profuse in the use of such
epithets as 'murderers,' 'assassins,
thugs, churchFburncrs,' thieves, &c.
midnight conspirators, God forsaken
traitors and FOOLS and every thing
else that is mean, vile or criminal, to-
ward the individual members of the
American party; but these defamers
. of their countrymcn don't like mick
names
They have abused America and A.
mericans, (says the Louisville JournaD;
they have insulted the natiyo-born of
the country by pronouncing them unfit
to govern themselves and lauding to
the skies the great mass of foreign i'm
migrants as the only people in this
country fit or capable of exercising the
rights of popular sovereignty, and now
forsooth they object to be called the
organs of the foreign party.
There is, beyond a doubt, foreign
party in America. The German and
Irish have organized political associa
tions as Germans and Irish, and not as
Americans. They are opposed to A.
mcricanism. They deprccate Ameri-
can nationality. They have found that
they were able to control by their mer.
cenary votes the last Presidential cleo
tion, and they hope by concentration
OF their strength, aided by the anti.
American native-born citizens, to con.
tlnue to control our State and national
elections. They have even determined
to do SO by force of arms if necessary,
Against this combination of foreigners
the American party is contending. -
The Americans are struggling toretain
the birth-right given to them by their
fathers; they are endcavoring to pre-
serve the American institutions which
were founded by the heroes of the rev.
olutlon; they arc seeking to perpetuate
the American Union and to defend it
against foes at home and abroad. They
constitute national, an American
party, opposing the insolent aggrcs-
slons of foreigners, and those who op-
pose them not only deserve, but are
really the aiders and abettors of for.
elgners and can only be known as the
organs of the foreign party.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

1r"e EsfimotrGr PreacAiog An an~
ecdoto is related Of Backus the success
or of beIlamy. that soon after his set
element in Bethlehem, as he was ono
day riding out he met ou old negro, EN-.
nent for his piety, who had long attend
ed on Bellamy's ministry; aud as they
were going III the SAN c direction, fell iu-
TO conversation with him.
PerceiVing very soon tha; he was not
recognized, he asked as a matter Of Gu
rIosity -'WeIl how do you like your
new minister here 2 Very much, Twas
the reply, "but he does not preach as
well as Massn Rellamy. Massa Bella
my, ne make God so greot--so onEAr?"
"a most discriminating estimate" said
minister who had often listened to Bo.
amy; "ior ofaI preachers ever hea,J
DR.. B. was the most successful in ma
King God great, great IN his character
md great IN lis gorerRm cnt!'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

Suicide ofa Dog.-The somatin,es
astonishing degree of intelligence and
sagacity evinoed by the canine race has
been testified To by repeated instances,
in which the animal in his nature seem
ed to rise into the human, and show
him almost To be possessed of reason
ing mind. Before hearing the follow
ing we'll authenticated story. we never
however heard ofa dog committing sui,
eide. In copying humanity, they have
generally rather initiated It's virtues
than its follies. But to our story 4: Du.
ring the past week a gentleman living
in the south part of the city. near the
track of our railroad, intending to give
dinner party TO sorno friends, purchas-
ed for his table fine piece of venison
which to his taste was as inviting Il feast
as could be conceived Of The delicate
joint duly arrived home, and was hung
up. until it might be wanted, in the
| sink room.
This gentleman has been for wear
| or two tho owner of a fine dog, much
attached to his master, who in turn es-
teemed the faithful creature highly.-
Now it unfortunately happened that
this piece ofmoat was hung low enough
to be within the reach Of "Bruno, WHO
being unable to resist the temptation,
| seized upon il and dcvoured the major
part. lln was detected by his master
in .Ragranfe @cIic'o, aud present rage
outweighed past friendship, the poor
fellow was severely bcate!a and kicked
out of doors. He returned however
soon after but with a detected and
hang-dog look, which he maintained
for day or two, when he disappeared
altogether. Search being made his
body, severed from the head and chest
was found on the railroad track short,
distance from the house, the poor crea.
lure having ended IA life which was no
longer bearable, by voluntary death.
His master who had ropeDted his harsh
ness, had for sometime endeavored to
etace the impression by acts of kind.
ness, but to no purpose. Bruno" had
been disgraced, and death alone could
wipe awaytho stain.-- Boston Chronicle.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
"SPIRITUALISM." !"

The Spiritual IIarbinger,' paper
printed at Rochester, and advocating
the spiritual rapping mania, has the
following. - .... ..
In the twelfth hour the glory of
God, the life of God, the Lord in God,
the Holy Procedure, shall crown the
Tribune Creator with the perfect dis
closive illumination. Then shall the
Creation in efulgcnce above the Divine
seraphimal, arise into the dome of the
disclosure in one comprehensive revolv-
ing galaxy of supreme created beati-
tudes. ..-...r
BD" After the above paragraph, the
Cayuga Chiefresponds as follows: t
"Then shall the blockheads in the
Jackassical dome of disclosive proceed
ure above the all fired great feather
fungus of Peter Nipninny go to the
Gooseberry Grinder, rise into the dome
of the Babelarian disclosure, until CO.
equal and co-extensive and conglomer-
atod luxamee in one comprehensive
mux, shall assimilate into nothing and
revolvo like bobtailed pussy cat after
the space where the tail was
"Can the Harbinger understand our
spiritual manifestations?
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

Oysters and Mail Bags.-Baltim ore
oysters always 60 through to Western
cities in double quick time, while the
mail bags generally go in double dull
time. A correspondent of the Cincin-
natti Commercial, who recently came
over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
with his eyes open, thus tells the rea-
son of the difference:
If the Post Office Department will
be 50 kind as to give up the transpor-
tation of the mails across the continent
to the oyster-men, | am sure that our
letters will make better time between
the East and the West, for / observe
that oyster boxes come through ahead
of the mail bags, with regularity. At
points where passengers, ETC., change
cars, the oysters are handled with the
keenest energy, while the mails are
tossed over languidly or left behind
with equinimity. Ifa letter is dotain-
ed, it is considered mere matter of
course, but if an oyster fingers, there
is an excitement, and the why and
wherefore are rigidly ascertained. IT,
10 illustrate--I reached the city of
Cincinnati, just on time with one hun.
dred boxes of Baltimore oysters, while
letters mailed the day before I left
that city, arrived here the day after
did.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

Taking at "Coo1ly."-On the Goth
instant, Mr.. George s. Evans, while
crossing the river Huzza, in Crawford
county, Mo-, accompanied by couple
OF ladies in carriage, got one of the
fore-wheels fastened on root of an old
log which was partially buried in the
sand, about the middle of the stream {;
and while there, the water running
through the carriage 10 inches deep in
the bed, and at the same time tho hor-
ses, finding they were stalled, became
very restless, and the ladies much
frightened. Mr.. Evans, seeing at once
his only alternative, deliberately shed
his clothing, all excepting his drawers,
sprang into the water, Selling the
wheel, and with all his physical power,
soon ascertained that it was mo go;'
then running some 100 yards out on
the bank, gathering stake to prize
with, and after several trials trying to
sink the stake in the swift water, finally
succeeded in prizing the wheel up the
stream, sufficient to get loose. Thus
being in the cold water about 25 min
utes, and rescuing the ladies from their
perilous situation, and endangering his
life, being in delicate health. Long
life to all men of such noble spirit.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

F7ow .for Tie Crjmc0---Ii is stated
that nearly 5000 barrels Of -four wcro
purchased al Detroit, last week, mostly
by one firm. Tho DouoiL Advertiser
says.
"Tbis -four is bought on foreign
ORDER and without doubt viii end It's
way 10 tho Crimca. This firm hny
within de past few weeks purchased in
this market about 50 ,OO0 butrcIsrf flour
at all aycrage ID say 81 rs per hbl, thus
throwing some two haudtcd pn8 thi'iy.
two thousand fre hUndrcd dollars into
the hands of oar iHmvr2, milers and
produce dealers.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

The Kansas war, according to the
estimate of one of tho Generals engag.
cd in it, will cost the United States
government not less tllon $65, 900.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

1t is said that George Washington
was never heard to swear.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

500 tons Of Railroad Iron for the
Northwestern Virginia or Parkersburg
Railroad, recently arrived at Baltimore
from Wales. This is the first portion
of Z 900 tons contracted for to finish
this road. The process Of laying it
will soon be commenced.
Hs7s" This iron will be laid on the
top Of iuexhaustible beds of American
iron ore Of a much better quality j
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

II was a saying Of great dihos lhat
he had found more good IN p0opIs cal.
led bad, aud more bad IN poupIg usually
considered good, thap ho expscto5.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

a Deuoted ,SerUant.---During the
late epidemic in Norfolk, Dir. Reed, a
volunteer physician from Savannah,
Ga. $50 says the Charleston Courier,
was surprised to meet in the streets o
servant woman whom he had left at
home. On being questioned as to what
brought her there, she replied that she
came to nurse him if he should be at
tackled. n
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qlRl AllRlgAM Ull1DMe
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,TERMS...Sl.50 In Advance, otherwise 8 zoo
No subscriptions received for a shorter pc riod
than sixmonths and no paper discontinued un-
ill all arrearages are paid. LHHF H
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at usual rates:
One square, three weeks, Sl.00, and 20 cents for
each additional Insertion. Yearly ADVERTISE
mcnts inserted at discount on the above terms,
per contract. Candidates announc emcnts So. tl
Printing Office on Font street, corner of
Court Alley. -.A..
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RiS@ynLx, ONO.

Hr j. B. .Hoadersa,i,s: =. :"
DEGR sR:-I have been afflicted for three years:
with Rheumatism nmy back, and for the last six months
able to get out of my hes without help and agent in
and what effect would have; and bottle has relieved
much that able get my without DIM
Guilty 1t has been blessing just try for deutschland
you will be well pleased.
T. Ii. LOGAN d CO,
myS:ty Bridge Corner.
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No. l, sprigg House Emporfum!!
CLOTHS. cAssLMEREs & HEsrlNes

HAEb pleasure Ia being able gay to my old customers
sd ts fashionable community that have returned
o New for and have been able procure the
bIe Goods for the season that the Great Rnporiu New
YORK; can import from France AMI the OH countries hay
S dispensed With the sale OF Common Clothing gives me
sofs room and time the wants OF all of nv
Sas.one's N she fashionable Ny
BLACK, BROWN, GREEN BLUE. OLIVE AND
DAHLTA CLOTHS.
A8oSk and Wool Cas'ruerstts all shades and eolort
8Stbasne Draper SUMMER Cloths Linen Grass eloths
s. for making FroeE Dress, Sack and Business Coats
eogh hng!Sh and American Cassmeres; also Ducks Lin
60 DrtHiRRS, &c. for mailing Pants.
A 70 NessilGS, have the beautiful selection
looked Is n Any city, all 0fThieh prepared make
a IN the most fashionable and best style secured
n ReSSsLLs services Cutter the coming season,
3et certain IN saying that furnish better clothes than
soy house west Of The mountains
n connection with the above beautiful assortment
q furnishing Goods all hne, reasonable and fashionable
consisting Of COth Cashmere Cashnerets BolnbazIne
Grass Linen Drabta and Plain Linen Fraex Dress and Bus
ness Coats VeSts and Pants the Fashions
e4s ana s+SSsnAble Goods, in great variety.
Se Linen and Cotton Shirts, SILK Linen, lambs wool and
S"n UhderShr. "nd Drawers Cravats Stocks, Collars,
cloves aud Suspenders.
hosiery 10 variety; also every other article suitable
hoT eotnpistug sentlGmRns wardrobe.
An the above nalned articles together with many others
can be found at ny store, Nc. Sprigg House.
PIeAse eG1 In and take ook, much o5lge yours
RTG a RICE
NOTICE-EXTRA.
have saeiist0ez Of colnmon Clohins that win dis
peso Of AZ cost less make room for my Spring
Stock Of Fine Goods.
ErA q RIpp
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-02-20
MEDICAL.
Prof Woods,


HAIR E3ESIORxAY1V Is ho& for The first
Monroe street, which the only remedy Invented
that will eectualy the grey hairs and vhfsker4
The color Of youth without dyinG the bald
head in short time with the natural coYng dand
The sednen objectionable In divers preparations
different names now before the pubc the RESTORATIVE
beautiful article for the toilet for the old young can
only be appreciated by its and al respectfully nVi
ted TO call at the Depot and examine the testimonials aes
and gentlemen Of high reputation In the South aud
Of the statesman and Senator Judge Beee
Illinois,
ICAsLIlr, M. june q, i1s5S
have used Prof. o. 5. Moods IIar Res;oratiye and
have admired the wonderful eject. Ny hair becoming
As thought preaturely grey but by the his Resto
ratVs has resumed its original color. have doubt
SIDNEY BREEsR,
Ex-senator Sfthe United states.
This Liriment is valuable auxiliary the trcament
some OF the most formidable diseases with which lot
% contend, for instance. inflammation Of tts Hs AID
9otoes BY thorough and continued Application Of this
Eminent over the region Of the affected these other
wise formidable diseases dijarmed Of than
half their terrors, particularly among children,
andS OF mothers they allowed speak, would with all
the eloquence of feeling and affection, united
tnony 70 the fact that Il had snatche ther children
the Jaws Of death, and them
health and beauty Again, It will be found powerful aux
larry in what generally as an Ague Cake
an enlargement Of the Spleen in all
nalapplicatonis ofServce this nnent will found useful
GENERAL DEPOT 695 Broadway, New York; and III
NarketSt. st. Louis
For sale Wholesale and retstin wheeiwgby ~ -
J. b. 5E0WELI, Monroe St, sna
Marchl7 Bridge cornrr.
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Savings Bank Store.
Hsw FASHIONED LETTERS At TUE OLD Posropg1or.

AN VOW receiving and opening unusually large and
general assortment of BootS Shoes Hats Bonnets en-
elaS and Carpet Sacks the Market aud Mon
re streets wheeling Ea in she formerly occupied as
ne Post Once and opposite the McLne House, very large
SAD entirely new stock which purchased for cash.
tee OF the North, under the favorable
circumstance and offer them the citizens Of Wheeling
and Vicinity At reduced, WhOesacan RETAIL aud respectful
y solicit STARE OF patronage.
deem useless 10 say much in praise OF my If
A eake ret the people Of Wheeling easily hum
bugEed by advertising PuNs; sucott have any
e o. mems yos' and boys Boots and Shoes, mirror silk
eisshH Wool LeShorn, brush aud Iat, and for La
dice eTsfy variety Of SILK Lawn, Straw and Braid
tha most recent fashions and STYLES.
HoheeH, slippers and CATERS both Iadies, misses
Aad children ct tie most fashionable sly make and quality
-sAu and SEQ for yourselves
Having purchased l.cEe stock Of the named srt
s would respectfully invite Country Merchants call
Sad see send their orders. will duplicate bills
purchased Ia the eastern cities EoE cash.
aps n H HArsoS
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-02-20
Pnhlic Nntice


ITAYISG discontinued the Grocery business heretofore
III by me-, Market the Wheeling,
all persons indebted hereby required make pay
before tina ts day Of April otherwise the win
persons ANDREW MCLDEW.
March 18th, 1855 marid
TOARTICCLAR attention called to a new style Of lever
watch eCsrY part l9hich saGn,EEct,resiit 4ner-
@ which case in every variety Style gold and silver.
Thesa watches reieWgled aud all
time keepers.
For sale by G. p BROWN,
mayl Washington Hall. Monroe 1t.
NOTICE.
IL persons knowing themselves indebted Nc Claiens
n Knox earnestly requested ca aud settle by cash
note or before The hrst Of January.
Persons harng claims against tue hrm viii rease present
than for liquidation.
pcls SteCLALLESs KSoX