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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15
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BROKEN PROMISES

| The day aftor j. arrived n, col g.
| lego violent thunderstorm took place.
II began about ten o'clock at night and
continued I'll nearly Twelve. The flush
es OF lightning we're incessant. and ,hu
thunder was very LOUD. AS J-haJ
neither shutters nor curtains To his win.
dows, the lightning was painful to The
oye, and the sense Of danger was paiu
i"i 'othe heart. Ii seemed to him that
he never heard such terrific ne,js ne
,"u'"er. lie was greatly frightened, for
uea'n SCENE" near and he felt that ho
was not prepared to die.
lie fell on his kners and prayc5 n:
loud that his life might bo spared nud
his sins forgiven. Notwithstanding hi.
iea'ss, It soon occurred TO him that llc
might be seen from wi,hour, as his room
was on the first floor. He rose and ex.
u"goshed ms lamp. A heavy peal oc.
curing a' mat moment, drove him n
sa" CAV !" M, ms fhees' and caused him to
." ''uu io' mercy that he was heard
:" ''e next room. IL was occupied by
."o ','s'""s young men, who kindly
..prped against the wall TO Inform him
''". NC was overheard. ... .,....
Nhi'e that storm was raging, j.
r'"n''Seo inc Lota that II his liie was
:Pa,eu 'i'' morning. he would engage
''n'nea'a'ely 'n ,"y ~ his service. lie repeat.
,i,.r, ,"I' T. "''ISe aea'h aha again; and
1--WE" "e wen knew 'ha' he had made
s,"'''a' :, promises aud had failed to keep
'''"' ye' no ie't sure That he would
N'oP ms promise 'hep, 1.-THE bolt was
"'heu aside ana his day uf grace pro-
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15
nc5yr Tho ,,or,,lor;tu of po r. TT

Ba5- The popularity of Rev. C. II.
Spurgeon, (says the London Advcrti-
sor) so far from diminishing, is daily
increasing. On Sunday night last he
preached to a denscly crowded audi
encc in Exeter Hall. He announced,
before giving out his text, that it is in
contemplation to erect for him, as soon
as funds can beprovided, a larger place
Of worship, which will Accommodates
from 1000 to 5000 people. Mr.. SIS
text was from the well known words in
the Philippians For many walk, of
whom have told you often, and now
tell you even weeping, that they are
the enemies of the cross of Christ
whose end is destruction, whose Gods
their belly, whose glory is their shame,
who mind earthly things" There was
q terrible earnostness in the preacher
throughout, but there was something
positively appalling in his denunciation
OF the conduct of those who are Chris
tians by profession only. Mr.. Spur
gcon's manner has greatly improved
SINCE we noticed his appearance in En-
eter Hall, moro than eighteen months
ago. There is less of that theatrical
gcsticulation about him which we then
pointed out as a defect; while his looks
and tones, & general action, are much
moro characterized by that revcrential
aspect which so eminently becomes a
minister of the Gospel. Occasionally
we detected some inclcgant and undig-
nificd phrases, such as, "I Iwould be a
great stupid if l believed this" but
these are minor matters, and, though
it were desirable that he should avoid
such faulty expressions, theyarc hard
ly worthy Of mention in man in whom
are combined SO many Of those high
and holy qualities which are necessary
to constitute q successful preacher of
the cross.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15
INTOXlCATI0N on TuE EAR.

DURING the hal,ucina,ion produced by
taking the Indian hemp, the intensity at
The sense of sound is most sriking,--
The celebrated Theodore Gau!,ier rela.
ted to DR. Moreau in poetic laneuage-
which is hopeless TO attempt to trans.
late. so as To attempt to give al idea Of
The style ofthe highly imaginative au-
thor the sensation produced. He says
that his "senso of heating was prodig.
ous'y developed. tactuaIly heard t he
noise Of colors-green, red, blue, yell
low sounds reached me in waves, per-
fecl'y distinct, glass overthrow, the
creaking ola footstoSl,a word prononnc-
ed low ,vibrated and shook me like peals
OF thundeT my own voice appeared to
me so loud that l dare NO, speak for
fear shalteiing the walls around nc, or
OF making me burst like an explosive
shell: more than five hundred clocks
rang out The hour with q harmonious.
sIlvery sound; every sonnrous voice
sounded like the note Of u hartnonica or
tho AEolian harp: | swan or flnated in
an ocean ofsounds." Such is tho cx.
ageratcd language which has becn en-
ployed by an individual whose taste and
enjoyment of music have rendered his
criticism on that ar, 80 much sought af.
ter Journal J Psychological 1Iedi-
cire
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15
CHINESE SUGAR CANE.

Tho New York Herald saws: The
Chinese sugar cane seed, distributed by
The Patent nliice last spring, promises to
be complete success a, the North
a package Of seed Was planted in Bucks
county. Pa. latitude 4Oa degrees north.
and has arrived at maturity. The max
imum height Of The stalk was Ten feet,
and the product in grain much creator
than any cereal under cultivation. The
stalk is perfectly green after tho seed
has reached maturity. and the sacchar-
inc principle is then fully developed
The juice, which is most abundant, is
very sacchariue, quite asmuch so as the
variety of cane cultivated at tho South.
Whether the juice contains the same a
mount Of crystalizablc sugar remains TO
DO tested. Should it be found equal 10
ordinary cane in that respect. new e.
rn in the agriculture Of The Moth will
be inaugurated, and an immense breadth
of land be devoted to cnlture, as soon
as the necessary seed can be- obtained
which will require another year AT least
The seed having been distributed late
in The spring which was cold and back
ward, there is good reason to believe
that much planted did not roach maruri.
tP. Should the plant fail, so FAR as the
manufacture of sugar is concerned, yet
ITS valuo as forago crop cannot be O.
rc,timatcd at tho North. Cattle hor-
scs and hogs cat the entire stock with
avidity, aud no doubt would futtcn rap.
idly on it. The seed which is small
has thin black hul which can be ,a-
ken off. leaving fine white -four as The
residne. We have no means at present.
of estimating tho value Of this flour as
an article Of focd but no Doubt its
merits will be fully investigated. The
culture required for The plant is similar
to that adopted for Indian corn when
planted in rows, and the seed should be
put into the ground about the same time.
AS it is a quick and strong growing
plant, is should be well manurcd.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15

! Episcopaltans and .Slapc,y.-Rcv
Lewis Trapier, of Charleston, S. c.,
has addressed a letter to the Charles.
ton Mercury, October 22d, in which,
speaking of the Episcopal General
Convention, recently held in Philadel-
phia, he says; nE
And from frst to last, with tho cs-
ception of single speech, which, tho
lniammatory enough, fell like spark
upon the water, not word has esca-
ped from any one, however far away in
the North, or the East, or the West,
which might not have been spoken at
the corner Of Broad and Meeting ST.,
and would not have met approval there.
Aye more, VIC Southcrncrs have been
greeted with most cordial affection, lis
tened to with respectful attention, and
treated altogether with such fraternal
consideration that our hearts are very
full OF love in return, and of thankful
ness to God. South Carolina & Mas.
sachusetts are on the best Of terms
New York and Virginia exchange and
Interchange continual courtcsies; Ohio
and Mississippi are arm in arm; Maine
and Texas go side by side; & the whole
Convention, in both houses, by accla-
nation, agree to meet next South of
Mason and Dixon's line in Richmond,
Virginia, expressly to give proof to the
Southern brethren Of confidence and
affection, and ovincc to all the rest of
the world, that however conscientious
ly we may differ, even about the 'vcx-
ed question of the day, we arc all de-
termined that we will not therefore
break the bond of Christian fellowship;
but would rather, if we may, help with
that fellowship to stay the torrent,
which also may sweep away the fair
fabric Of our civil Union.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15
LOOK OUT FOR WOMEN,

Young men! keep your eye peeled
when you are after The women,-irvou
bite nj the naked hook you are greer:
Is pretty dress or form so a,trac,ive2
Or pretty lace even? FlOunces, boys,
are OF no sort Of consequence, a u, ettv
face will grow old. Paint will wash of
Tho sweet smiles Of the hi.t will give
way To the scowl Of the termagant.A
The neat form will be pitched into dir.
ty calico. Another and a far different
peing will take place of the love GODDESS
who smiled sweet smiles aud eat your
sugar. candy.
Keep your eye peeled, boys, when
you are dfter the women. Iflhe lit1o
dear is cross aud scolds at her mother in
the back room, then you may be suro
you will get particular fits all around
tho house. If she bushes when found
at the wash-tub with sleeves rolled up.
be sure, sir, that she is Of the cod fish
arlstocracy; lit'lo breeding aud less
sense.
II you marry gal who knows MOTH
ing but 10 commit woman slaughter on
the piano, you have got the poorest
piece OF music ever got up. Find The
ono whose miud is right aud then pitch
in. Don't be hanging round like a
sheep, as though ashamed TO bo seen
in the day time, but walk up like n
chicken to the dough, and ask for tho
article like a man. .....
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15
AGENTS FOR THE UNION.

The following gentlemen are requested "a
act as Agents for this paper, aud arc author
'sed to receive subscriptions, &C.,
l. a. Hsgans, at Kihgwood. Preston Co'sI
Wm. l.. Tat. at Evansville;
John Howard, Esq Independence
Henry Labosco, Tunnell,oa
Jared Hagans, Btandonville
John Hermans, Fellowsville
Dr. Ashford Brown, Gladesville;
Ellery X, Hall, Esq , Fairmon,,
J. Y. Homer, Lumberpor', Harrison Co.
John Rennett, Nes,oryil!e, Barbour co.
Or. E. Parsons, Gladly Creek, ]"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15

Anecdote efRco. Aibcrt BarHes.--The
following anecdote is told Of this gen.
tIeman. Being sometimes, (as even
younger men might bc) inclined to
sleep little during the sermon, friend
"ho was with him in his pew one Sun.
day lately, having joked him on his hav-
ing nodded now aud then, Barnes in
sisted that he had been awake all the
time. "Wcll then" said his friend,
"can you tell me what the sermon was
about - Eyes, can" he answered,
"it was about an hour aud half too
long l''
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15
40 oetifal.
OLD TIMES AND NEW.
by FINLEY JOHNSON.

T.. 80 by FINLEY JOHNSON. .aH. #1
In days Of old title was
a sign of. noble birth;
and rich men looked upon the poor
AS cumberers of the earth;
They thought it just the crowd should vic
To sccptre and TO crown;
And when they would attempt 70 rise
They were KEEP, the faster down;
But better days on us have dawn'd
And reasons holy light
Has cleared away the sombrc clouds
Upon the brow Of night;
And now the poor and rich alike
Have perfect right to think;
They both can quaff from lcarning's fount,
And its pure waters drink.
In o.dcn times books were indeed
Such rare and costly things
That none could read the hidden lore
But counts, and dukes and kings;
Tho poor had quite enough TO do
To till tho fertile soil
Aos"i"S tic sicuSc ana ucau tnc round
ha, OF never ending toll.
But now within these latter days
The light Of truth has spread,
And ignorance and bigotry iE.
With all their train have ncd;
And hc who has virtuous mind, .'.
No matter what his rank, ..a .
Can face a man who only bousts ...
OF thousands in the bank. n....' .
Then mourn not Cor the "good old times"
OF which the poets sing,
For nought but recollection sad
From out the past can spring;
Bot let us nail with songs of praise
A brighter, happier day,
When causes that hayc fostcred crimo
Arc wearing fast away; ear .ss
For now before the pen ard press
Must old opinions fall tT
And truth and justice hearkcM to .
Sweet mcrcy's loving call; ...
And every heart in lhankfulness .....
Shall the old times review, . -.rs
Forgetting all their evils in
The advcn, Of the new. ...... ..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15

Bibles for Hotcls.--.At the annual
meeting of the Scarborough Bible So
ciety, on the 10th ult., mention was
name Of an effort to supply the Scrip.
lures to The hotels Of tho town. On
the urgent appeal Of the Local Com
mittoc, the British and Foreign Bible
Society had granted $50 copies Of the
Testament, with the PSalter, in large
type, for this purpose, and number
sufficient to supply cvepy bedroom of
the principal hotels had been freely
distributed. These gifts were cordially
welcomed by the propriotors, even by
ono who was Roman Catholic.
Every moment oftimo Is q moment oil
mercy.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15

FatteniRg T@rkeys.-The alimontary
properties of charcoal arc very great; in
deed, it has been asserted that dom es tic
fowls may be fattened on il without any
other food, and that, too, in shorter
time than on the most nutritious grains.
In an experiment made to test the wall
ne of the article, four turkeys were ta-
ken and confined in pen, and fed on
meal, boiled potatoes and oats. -Four
othcrs otihe same brood, were also con.
liued at the same time, in another pen;
and, fed daily on the same articles, but
with one pint very finely pulverized
charcoal mixed with their meal and 20.
tatoes; they had also plentiful supply
OF fbroken charcoal in their pen. The
eight were killed on the samo day, aud
there was difference of one and half
pounds each in favor Of the fowls which
had been Supplied with the charcoal,
they being much the fat,er and the meat
greatly superior in point Of tenderness
aud favor. This would appear to es.
'abIish, beyond doubt, tho benefit Of
charcoal for fattening purposes
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15
EFFECTS Or IMAGINATION.

The following anccdotc was related
by the celebrated father Taylor, in the
course ct o recent lecture:
1t happened, years ago, in the days
OF old fashioned meeting houses, with
pews like pens, and their pulpits per-
haps perchcd up to an elevation which
placed them without the pale of human
sympathy, and when a fire for the pur-
pose OF warming church was thing
unhcard Of, that somc entcrprising
young men, who had worshiped in such
q church, determined to have the house
warmed by stoves. But the project
met the most violent opposition from
all tho old people. They declared that
it should not be; that stoves were not
a gospel ordinance; that the congrega.
ton must suffocate. The young men,
however, prevailed; and one Sabbath
the congregation beheld in the church
two formidable black stoves, with the
pipes traversing the entire length Of
the house. The old men and women
looked on with horror, and held their
breath for the result. The exercises
OF the church proceeded. Soon lady
tainted away, and in few moments
another gaspcd for breath and was car
ricd out of the church, and then ano-
ther. At last a. stout burly man swoon-
cd and fell. The frightened minister
at once dismissed tho church, g. there
was a general rush Of tho indignant
people towards the stoves. The win
dows were thrown open, and they were
about to precipitate the offenders from
the house, when lo and behold the
stoves were cold and not a particle of
fire had been kindlcd in either Of them.
The masons had not quite time to fin
ish putting them up, and no fire had
been made. The triumph of tho young
advocates Of stoves was complete.''
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15

Rash oaths, kept or b, oxen, produce
guilt.
Spare when young, and spend when
old.
Tho best mode Of frevongc, is no. to
initiate the injury.
Use The means, and trust 10 God for
the blessing
Virtuous actions, sooner or later, will
find Their reward.
Without friends, tho world would DO
but a wilderness.
a clear conscience makes q sure card.
BE friend TO thyself, and others will
DO so too.
Care will kill a cat, but thcro Is no
living without it.
DO in tho hold as thou wouldst do in
the hall.
Qmck TO fo,siye anil slew to anger.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15

Sabbath School InGucnce.-At the
late ministerial convention in New
Hampshire, it was reported that thro'
q course of years, it was found that
five out of every six who make pro-
fcssion of religion by uniting with the
church, come from the Sabbath schools;
and yet, of 10000 not more than thir-
ty thousand are connected with evan.
gelcal Sabbath schools.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15

An advertisement in an Ilish paper,
lately, setting forth tho many convent.
ences and advantages TO be derived from
metal window sashes, among other par
iiculars observed, chat lbeso sasbes
would last .Jorccer, and otteywards ifthc
owner had no use for them, they might
DO sold for old iron"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15

Rccctpt.fo makng every Dun Hap
Py.--When you rise in the morning,
form rcsolutionto make the day hap.
py one to a follow.creature. 1t is easi-
~ done; a left.oT garment 10 one who
needs il; kind word to tho sorrowful.
an encouraging expression to the s,ri-
ving--triiics in themselves, light as air,
will do it, at least for the twenty four
bours. 1fyon are young, depend up
on it, il will tell when you are old; and
ifyou arc old, rest assured 1t will send
you more gently and happily down the
stream of time. BY tho most simple
arithmaticel sum, look at the resuI,:you
send one person, only .one, happily
though the day, that is 3G5 in the course
Of year, and supposipg you live for.
ty years in this course, you have made
ld,600 human beings happy at all o.
vents for time Now is not this sim
Pile? 1t is too short for sermon, too
homoly forotbics, and too easily done
for you to object to 1t.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15

A dispatch dated Chicago, Monday.
Oct. 81, 1856, says There has been
a tremendous gale blowing on lakoMich.
igan for the past two days. Advices
received last night confirm tho report Of
tho total loss Of the propeller Toledo
off Fort Washington on Friday night.
Forty lives were lost, and three saved.
The cargo, consisting Of general mer-
chonJise for Milwaukee, was a total loss.
Youth, respect age, ,.if you would in
return be resnecipd
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15

g3as, Scolding is the pepper of mat.
rimony, and the ladies arc the pepper
boxes. So says crusty old bachelor,
who ought to be ashamed Of himself. I,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15

7d Des,yoy Rdts or Mice Mix flour
or malt with butter; add thereto drop
or two OF oil Of anisecd, make it up 10.
to balls, aud bate yourtrop herewith. -.
If you have thousands, by this means
you tako them all,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15

To CLEAN Stiff .---Pare and slice thin
thee washed potatoes, then pour on
them half a pint Of boiling water, and
let 1t stand till cold. Strain The water,
and add an equal quantity of alcohol -
Sponge the silk on the light side, and
when half dry, iron it on the wrong
side. The lightest colored silk may be
cleaned and frightened by this process;
also cloth, velvet. or Grape.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15

Biscuit without Saleratus are made
by taking at night ono pint Of sweet
milk, one teacup Of yoast, butter th o
size Of walnut, and -four enough to
make a nice loaf then let it stand till
morning; roll to half inch thickness;
bako in a moderate oven, and you will
have very nico light cakes f1 break.
fast.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-15

you haven not got the old book, T will
give it out to you line by line, and then
you will take care to finish one line
clear up before mixing it with the next
and so get the full sense of each line !:
"INe Lord miH come andhc miU not'--
here they all struck in, following the
deacon, as nigh as they could, and hav-
ing finished that line, the deacon read
tho pavts iltttft tIlA 'tt aHi. o. t9H.. fHt
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1856-01-23
- GOV. CHAsEs
IMAUGURAL ADDRESS
= sTlr.tvre rn J1Nuapy I4ru 1856


Fezzo1c Citizens of the Senate
ssas and House Of Representatives.
sasIt has pleased the people of Ohio to
call me TO their service in the capacity
of Governor Of the State.
Before entering upon the discharge of
the duties to which am thus summon
ed. I am required by the fundamental
law to take an oath or affirmation to sup
!. port the Constitution of the United
States and this State, and to take a!sp
an oath Of Office.
In compliance with venerable usage,
not established, indeed. by the Constitu-
tion. but recomme ended by the examples
of all my predecessors, now appear be-
fore you for the purpose of taking upon
myself the solemn obligations which the
constitution imposes, and of declaring.
briefly. the general principles by which,
in my judgment, the conduct Of public
;afairs should be regulated.
The Constitutional duty of communi-
csting to the General Assembly the con-
dition Of the State, and of recommend
ing measures By him deemed expedient,
lderoIrsd upon my predecessor, who has
accordingly laid before you the reports
of the several State officers, aoeompa-
MED by such recommendations ss seem
5 "a to him most likely to promote The
public welfare.
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49,
n srEs. I. 4 slecuaxET.
Tho vine-tree Der our trellis
Hath twinea graceful screen,
And draped thy favorite easement
In purple bIens with green =
But now sutumnsl saffron -
% Doth round each Ieaflet run, s;si
And We gather in the clusters fa
-tss DOst thou know il. oh. my son'
Thsss,s ! sridsl 'nsath cur rOOfssss.a
The dezshless chaiais wuse.
And the bsnediction uttered
$50 BY ON WHOM Con DoTH LOVE
-4zt And gentle creature bendeth
-azs Liks . lily in in sphere.
nssl A khronging friends surround her
.zaSs3 With smile and word ofeheer.
Draw near the charmed circle. -
5 Look in thess eyes Of hlae.
Gazed they not into thine with love,
~ When cloudless life was newt
aa And lighter than the young gazelle,
- And playful Is tl.e fava,
.a.s Reamsd not those fairy feet with thine
Thy fathers velvet lawn Z ssr.,.:5
Pressscloser see the beating
- ofthas bosom pure as snow,
That stirs the orange blossoms,
4 And the veil with silvery dow
- Slept she not IN thy cradle, :, s =
Tour tvin-seuls linked in onef
81 Is she thiae es,ly slater s, s-se -
e1sz Dos, know her, =, my san
go So - . @z
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