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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16
11BERTY AND UoNNow AND FoREvERoNE AND lNsEPARABLEn
A YOUNG MANS CHARACTER.


No youngm man who has a just sense of
his own value will sport with his char
acter. A watchful regard to his char
acter in early youth will be of incon-
ceivable value to him in all the remain
ing years of his life. When tempted
to deviate from strict propriety of de-
pertinent, he should ask himself, 'Can
L afford this? Can / endure hereafter
to look back on this?" 'rsmA ..r.a'
1t is of amazing worth to d young
man to have pure mind; for this is
the foundation Of pure character.
The mind, in order to be kept pure,
must be employed tntspics of thought
which are themselves lovely, chastcn-
ed and clevating. Thus the mind hath
in its own power, the selection of it's
themes of meditation. If the youth
only knew how durable and how dis
NAL is the injury produced by the in
diligence Of degraded thoughts-if
they only realized how frightful were
the moral depravities which cherished
habit of loose imagination produces on
the soul-thcy would shun them as
THE bite of serpent. The power of
books to excite the Imagination is a
fearful clement Of moral death when
employed in the service of vice. o., A..
The cultivation of an amiablc, oleva-
ted and glowing heart, alive to all
|. the beauties of nature and all the sub
| limitics oftruth, invigorates the intel
lect, gives to the will independence of
baser passions, and to the affections
that power of adhesion to whatever is
pure, and good, and grand, which iS a.
dapted to lead out the whole nature
ofman into these scenes of action and
impression by which its energies may
be most appropriately employed and
by which its high destination may be
most effoctually reached.
The opportunities for exciting these
faculties in benevolent and self denying
efforts for the welfare of our fellow
men, are so many and great that it is
really worth while to live. The heart
that is truly evangelically benevolent,
may luxuriate in an age like this. The
promises of God are inexpreSsibly rich
the main tendencies Of things so man
ifestly in accordance with them, the
extent of moral influence is so great
and the effects of it's employment so
visible, that whoever aspires after be-
nevolent action and reaches forth for
things that remain for us, to tho true
dignity of his nature, can find free
scope for his intellect, and all-inspiring
themes for the heart.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16
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TOUCHING INCIDENT.

A little gill, in family of my ac-
quainlance, lovely aud precious
child, lost her mother at an age too ear.
ly to fix the loved features in her re-
membranes. She was as frail as beau
tiful, and as the bud of heat unfolded,
1t seemed as if won by the mothers
prayers toturn heavenward. The sweet
conscientious prayer loving child was
the idol of the bereaved family. She
would lie upon the lap ofthe friend who
took mothers care of her, and winding
one wasted arm about her neck, would
say "Now tell me about my mammal"
And when the oft told case had been
repeated, would softly ask: "Take me
into the parlor want to 500 mammal
The request was never refused, and the
allectionate child would lie for hours,
cobtently gazing on her mothefs por-
trait. But g7.a.5 Gee 80 5.Ir
"Pale and wan she grew, and weakly
Bearing all her pain so meekly,r ..
That to them she still grew dearer, ...,.
AS the trial hour grew nearer" ~
That hour came at last, and the weep.
ing neighbors assembled to see the lit
wv rObO uio' no uc" vi CGulu WIS
already on the flower as its life sun was
going down. The little chest heavcd
faintiy--spasfhodically. HaAHH
"Do you know me darling - oobbed
close in her ear the voice that was dear.
est, but it awuko 10 answer. 'H.sgngaa
All at once brightness, as if from
the uppet world, burst over tho cbilds
colorless coun,onance. The eyelids
flashed open, the lips ported, the wan,
Guiding hands flew up, IN the little ones
last impulsivo effort, as she looked
pierceingly into the far above.
"Mo,her" che cried With surprise
and transport in her tome and passed
with that breath into her mothers bo-
som.
Said distinguished divine, who
stood by that bed Of death.
"If had never believed In the min.
istration Of departed ouos before, /
could not doubt 1t now"
"Peace leave with YOU" said the
wisest Spirit that ever passed from earth
to heaven Let US be ot peace, amid
the spirit mystrios and Questioning on
which His eye shall soon shed the light
Of eternity Md Era.
Though it may be cloudy to day tboro
may be sunshine tomorrow. Hope Oh,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16
Bones Soluble in Water,

The phosphate Of lime or bone eaitl,
has generally been rendered soluble f,i
agricultural purposes by means Of sui
phutic acid. if fhowover, bone dust is
left for some time in contact wiCh wa.
ter, the liquid on filtration, is found to
bold phosphate Of flimoin solution. Wa.
ter deprived OF ca,bonic acid by long
continued boiling gives the samo result.
AS the organic matter Of tho boros en-.
tcrs into decomposition. the amount Of
phosphate increases. Some Of our far.
,ners docomposo bones by placing hem
III heaps, covering them with din stra.
tuth of soil, aud Keeping them moist du-
ring VAIN weather.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16
THE WOOBLEY HORSE.

r.....r AlR--'.Sistcr SAL.
@ Climbing mountains may excite d.. 1.
Our highest admiration, .au.. g
II surely does not fit a man r.u ....
To rule this mighty nation; ....
And eating horsc-fiesh may seem nice
To those who like such courses, f..
They'll find out That the people hate
Horse-nesh and "Woolly Horses 90
A "Grcat Salt Lake" in travelling,
This Fremont did ,'diskivcr;n
Before six months have passed away,
Wen l]show.him up ssalt RIVER" h
And when we've left him there to curse
His party and his luck, ra .a
To satisfy his appetite. g... .. ..
Wen send him up "Buck ." ..
For + illmorc we'll all cast our votes,
Who once has ruled this nation,
And once moro wen elect him TO
The highest public station.
With him to rule we need not fear '..
The Unions dissolution, ..t'" .
He'll stand by our sacred laws ..'
And glorious Constitution ' o..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

very serious discussion has arisen
between the Independent Order of
Have Nothings' and 'Pay-N Nothings' as
to which reaches farlhcst back into all
'iquity with its history. The memory
OF man runneih not to the CONTRARY Of
the time when they have not gono nd
in hand through the world
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

TIE best Modern Logic.-It vas
Bishop Horner's opinion, that there was
no better moralist than the newspaper.
Aud he was light, too. Wo need few
moro such sensible Bishops But hear
him.
"Tho foIIios, vices and CONSEQUENT
miscries OF mulliludes, displayed in a
newspaper" hc says, care so many bea-
cons continually burning TO turn Others
from the 'ocE on which they had been
shiPwrecked.
"What more powerful! dissuasivo from
suspicion, jealousy and anger, than tho
story Of one falling by another in ducl1
What caution likely 10 be moro ofiectu.
al against gambling aud proGgacy than
the mournful relation Of an execution or
tho fato Of a dcsroiring suicide? What
finer lecture on the uoceg9i'y Of ocono-
my, than tho auction Of estates, houses
aud furniture
"'Only take newspaper, nd cousid-
or it well--P"N./w Naud it will instruct
thee "
Wo&ghts and Fdcts.---A friend rhat
you buy with presents, will be bought
from you.
Ono might as well bc o0t ofrhe world
as to bc beloved by nobody in it,
IL Is not cosy TO straiGhtch in The oak
tho creok that grew 10 the sapling.
There is many n good wife, who cam
not dance or sing woll.
Tho sunshine Of life 10 made up Of
very little beams, that are bniahl ali tho
time
Forgiveness is the sweetness which,
flowers yield when ,lsmplod ON.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16
q Make a man yet if ho lives.

ErPlanation.-Country editors someE
lines make odd excuses to their rca.
ders for their shortcomings, The last
case we have noticed is the following,
from the H"pkinstillo Press, Ky.:-
"We crave the Indulgence of our rca-
dors for the scarcity of editorial in this
issue. We have attended several wed.
dings and parties within tho past day or
two, and consequently have ovcrchara.
ed our appetite. In TACT we were let
loose at table Of good things, aud foun-
dercd ourselves"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

An old lady being late at church, on
tered as the congregation were rising
for prayer; LA - said she, courtesy.
Ing' don't got up on my account
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

A boy calod a doctor to visit his faith.
or, who had The delirium trcmens nu,
rightly rcmcmhering tho name Of the
disease, he called il tho devils trombles
- making bad Latin, but very good Eng
lisb,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16
$ @ l c. $ .. .
FILLMORE'S NATAL DAY


" Arr Dearest Mae.'
Oh, comrades, raise your voices, ... ...,.
''ris Fillmore's natal day y..... III
Come shout again the jocund strain,
'Tis Fiiimore's natal day!
The nations heart is beating
Her voice is raised in song ... '..
From ocean back to ocean +'>
Tho echo's borne along!
CfroRUs-All hail the happy day .
All hail the blissfhl day '''.
Let every voice with pride rejoice
a9Tgh'' 'Tis Fillmore's natal day.
Each patriot is watching, rv.. D. nor
In breathlcss silence now, ....t.E
To see a nations wreath Of fame ..,Hr ...
Twined proudly round his brow, s,.
A million voices join U.s. l.r. .....,.,
A million songs arise, ,,sr.....s
And Fillmoro's name and Fillmorc'cs fame
Are waited to the skies.
Chorus-All hail, SC. r...f ...-......
The Union is his sun ''''.' - '"'"
And he will guard this sacred gem
Our bleeding fat hers won. " .''.. q. ''.''.I .-
Colambia's sons are singing
'} hFull many a joyous lay; .#" 2i
s From North 10 South, from East TO West,
Ha On Fillmorc's natal day. ~ l@'nHf#
Chorus-All hail, &c. .,.t i.'- I'D
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16
HERMITAGE, Feb. %, 1916.

Your observations with regard to
Mr.. Buchanan are correct. He ShoW-
eda aoaat Of moral courage in the af-
fair of the intrigue of Adams and Clay
did not do me justice in the expose
he then made, and L am sure about
that time did believe there was per-
feet understanding between Adams &
Clay about the Presidency and the Se-
cretary of State.-This am sure of.
But whether he viewed that there was
any corruption in the case or not, but
one thing / do know, that lie Wished
me to combat them aUiththeir own s0ea-
.pons--that VaS. to let Ais friends say
If / soas elected i qoould make Mr.. Clay
Secretary Of State. This to me APP
pered gross corruption and / repelled
it with that honest indignation as
thought it deserved. gf0 ST .ealtE
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

.
g1- Prentice, of the louisville
Journal,is continually throwing bricks
at somebody. Here are three of them:
"Mr. Buchanan has avowed that, in
his action upon the Texas question, he
undertook to have slavery abolished in
Kentucky, Tennessee, Maryland, Vir-
ginia, North Carolina, &c. If the ex-
pectation that prompted and controlled
his action had been realized, there
would not now be slave in either Of
these States
Mr.. Buchanan's electioneerers are
wasting their tithc. Even if they were
to elect their man, he would never half
pay them for their time. lie thinks
mems services are not worth more than
ten cents day,
eff man will sell the timbers Of
an illustrious fathers mansion for canes
and snuf-boxes, isn't it likely he would
be glad to sell his bones for buttons
and knife handles :?
The Washington Sentinel d leading
Democratic paper at Washington City
asks this question:
Cbi Bono.
Who has derived any benefit from
the agitation Of slavery?
Has the Farmer or the Merchant,
the Mechanic, the lawyer OF the Doc.
tor?
When the present Anti American
party went into power, the country
was tranquil. No agitation Of tic
slavery question or any other question
--~all was peace and prosperity. Now
the whole country is convulsed--and
if the agitation Is not speedily allayed,
it must end in disunion. We ask the
Farmer, the Merchant, the Mechanic,
the Lawyer, the Doctor, who is res
ponsible?
Vote for FILLMOREl
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

, INDIANA.--The late movement of
the Fillmore men of Indiana, in the
nomination of Fillmore electors, and
the adoption of resolutions, national
and conservative in their character,
has inspired confidence in his prospects
among the friends of the great Ameri-
can champion, not only in this immcdi-
ate, neighborhood, but in a large por-
ton of the State, and it would not sur
prise us if his truly national position
won him the support of sufficient Union
loving Hoosiers to carry the State over
both his opponents. Every day adds
fresh evidence that the people have
confidence in the tried and patriotic
Statesman, Millard Fillmore.
-.nF.f sY NeU albany Tribune.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

Mans Plans and Gods PURPOSES. -
The following illustration ofhuman fol.
ley end and Divine power is worthy Of
public attention - a.s..g H..
There is one circumstance connect.
ed with the Napoleon Family which his
torians have not as yet observed, but
which is we'll worth mention. Napolo.
on tho Great set asiGe his own best
friend and councillor to obtain an heir
to the throne OF France. Ito married
princes of Austria and by bor had a
son. That birth was the culumina,inp
power and dignity. From thence lio
did nothing but descend. He died In
exllo--his son also. Who succeeded to
his tame. his fame, his power1 The
child of Hortcnse, who was tho child
OF Jcsepbene. In tho person Of
The Emperor Of the French, wo find not
tho offspring Of Napoleon the Great, but
the offspring Of his discarded wife. -
What ain illustration Of the adaee, That
Il is man who proposes but God WHO
disposcs +
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16
Getting Scared.

The following we clip from the Rich
mand (Va0 Enquirer, a red hot advo-
cate of James Buchanan eIarrss
Although our country is flooded
with that hypocritical, hollow-h hearted
Northern sheet, called the Cincinnati
Dollar Times, (sent, as it is to many of
our people, free of Charge we will be
able, and more than able, for the con-
test. have just been informed that
fifty copies of this paper are sent to
the address Of one man in our county
to be distributed. Who pays fdf all
this :? Wonder if it is not the proceeds
of the corruption fund.-" T
Two things are very perceptible in
the above paragraph. One is, that the
Democracy are not very friendly to
our weekly, and the other that, not
withstanding Democratic opposition,
"the country is flooded with it," not
one copy Of a0htch, soe affirm, as sent
gratuitously. TO the other epithets he
has applied to us, he might have added
"Presumptuous,' for we really have
the impudence to believe that the Dol
lar Times has done its full share in con-
'verting a fair proportion of the 10000
Democrats who have been added to the
American party since the last election
in that State. AS regards how we re-
ceive our pay, we would say that it
comes individually from that portion
of the citizens of Virginia who enter
tain proper respect for the welfare
of our country, and a proper contempt
for those dcmagogues who would chain
free thought and free action. Can the
Richmond Enquirer say the same?
H-s. FHf.5 F..aI#'H Cincinnati Times.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

A Promising Youth. -"What can
You doP' asked traveller Of county
urchin, who Ire saw in front Of a farmers
honse tickling toad with a otraw.
"Oh, can do more'n considerable. r
rides the turkies TO water, cards dowu
me old rooster, puts up tho pigs tails
IN paper to make 'em curl, hamstrings
the grasshoPpors, keeps tally for dad
and nam when they scold at a mark,
and cuts the buttons, off dads coat when
he's at prayer in tho morning"
EsS' Make man yet if ho lives.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16
a Word from tho Hermitage.

. MORE OF THE BARGAIN AND Cor
RUprIoN CAsE.-A Letter By Gen.
Jackson. The Louisville Journal of
Monday has the following:
I'VE have said that we have another
document in connection with the mat
ter to lay before the public, letter
written by Gen. jackson shortly before
his death. The letter was furnished
three or four days ago by the Hon. AL
len A. Hall, editor of the Nashville
Banner who says that the original
manuscript is in his possession. Here
it is: -.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

u.s.. The louisville Journal says:
"We find in the New York papers
q full account of the proceedings of the
State Convention of the Radical Dem
ocracy of New York, which met at Sy-
racuse on the Oath of July. 1t was an
exceedingly large asscmblage, repre-
senting, as one of the Speakers said,
+" the pure essence of the New York
Democracy" Many of the strongest
and most influential Democrats in New
York took part in the proceedings
The whole body, without dissenting
voice, declared for Fremont. The
papers say that this movement kills
Buchanan in New York deader than
ever" ....t
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16
WHOLE NO. 60.
nUWDADDS SCRAPS,

Digging ,Ior Moncy.-'What are you
digging for!'
Il am digging for money .#
The news fled--the idlers collected.
we are told you arc digging for m on
ey?' ... ....
We'll, ain't digging for anything
else l. -r -..a -
Have yon any luck p ..
First rate luck !--poyswell--you had
better take hold
All dotted their coats; and laid hold
most vigorously for time. After throw
ing out some cart loads, the question
arose:
When did you get any money las,!'
Saturday night last
why how much did you get?'
-Four dollars and half
'Why, that's rather smallp
It's pretty well-six shillngs a day
is regular price for digging celers ali
over the town.
The spades dropped and tho loarels
vanished.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16
Tho Way they Vote.

A vote was taken last week at the
Central Railroad Car Shop, Albany,
New York, as follows stPNt1o@
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

Has tie Thing Lit.--A gawky awk-
ward boy, was once at depot on one
of the Georgia railroads, and was Of
course deeply interested in gazipg-for
the first time-at the "mighty fxins."
Finally he got inside ofa car, and while
indulging his unbouuded curiosity, the
whistle screamed, the bell rang, and the
steam horse began to surge at the rate
OF "two-forty." ooh lordy," shouted
the boy, stop it, stop it. | amt gwine;"
and bursting forward he opened the
door and jumped out on the platform.
Just then The train was crossing q decp
cavernous looking gorge on trustle-
wo' <, and seeing the earth and trees be-
meath him he tainted and fell. Dir ect.
'y DE came to, and looking up to the
conductor who stood by him, he exclaim-
cd with deep sigh, ,"Oh lordy, strang4
er, has Tie Thing lit.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16
The Car and His Mother.

We have long since understood from
the best autho rily, that the present Gear
the Oldest son of the Emperor Nicholas,
was of a more peaceful disposition than
his father. The son married in Germany
and has long wished to see the arts of
peace, learning, civiliz alton, and refine
ment prevailing the masses of Russia.
A Berlin correspondent Of the London
Times says. s...
The footing on which the present
Emperor stands, with his mother, the
dowager empress, is described to be of
the most aifectionate aud cordial nature
in spite Of the notorious difference of
their views the mother remains sd
closely welded to the ideas of the late
Emperor, as she was TO himself in life;
the son embracing the power thus early
committed by Providence to his hauds
as welcome opportunity Of working
out another set of principles and views.
IL is related that when the young ompe.
ror was preparing on the day of his faith.
er's death, to receive the homage of the
rest Of bis family, and Of the digui,ares
of the state as emperor, shortly before he
would have to enter the marble saloon
where they wore all assembled his moth
or entered his room alone TO be the first
to greet him as emperor she had left
the bier of her husband she loved so
truly, had dried her tears and clothed
herself with all the insignia Of imperial
majesty. the white satin robe Of eta.e,
etc, and set her crown on her head. to
do foil and efficient honor to her son on
his accession to the throne."
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

Tho Delaware Republican speaks
with confidence of tho success Of the
Fillmore Ticket in that State.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

Iaother accession. .---Jerome B. Bail.
ey, Esq, ofCliuton county, New York
who was a delegate to the Philadelphia
Republican Convention, declares that
he will not support Fremont, and could
not without desortipg the American
party. He is in favor ofFilmore, and
will spare no effort TO secure his elec.
ton. .s.....
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

MORE ACCEssIoNs.--A few DAYS
since we announced that the Sandy
Hill Herald, and the Pittsburg Senti:
mel, had hoisted the Fillmore and Don
elson flag, and given in their adhesion
to the American cause in good earnest.
We have now the satisfaction of an
nouncing the fact that the Glen's Falls
Free Press has done likewise. The
Free Press was, last fall, we believe, a
Fusion journal, and has hitherto been
laborer in the opposition ranks.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

p0D Ohio is rapidly wheeling into
the Fillmore column. The "sober
second thought is causing general
stampede from sectional candidates to
the MAN FOR THE UNION.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

The explorations of Fremont in Or
egon and California were judged of so
little Importance by Dayton, his asso.
ciato on the Presidential ticket, that
he voted, on the 9th of August, 184S,
against an appropriation of $50, ,000to
continue and complete them. w
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

No. The Americans of Arkansas
are speaking out confidently. Read
what papers and letters say:
The Little Rock (Arkansas) Gazette
and Democrat has letters froid all parts
OF that State, giving the most cheering
accounts OF the progress of tho Amer
lcan cause in Arkansas. The editor
says, "The success of the American
party may now be considered certain"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

ne1se The American State Conven-
ton of Georgia nominated Fillmore &
Donelson for President and Vice Pres
ident Georgia was not represented
in the National Convention which NOM
mated this ticket, hence they were
nominated by State Convention.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

Troy MOVING A Fillmore & DON
elson Club was organized in Troy, New
York, last week. The call was signed
by over 800 names, including, as the
Whig says, Jackson and Polk Demo
Gratis; Webster and Clay, Harrison,
Taylor and Scott Wings, and all 9TH
ers who in past contests have taken no
active part in political affairs, but who
have made it a point always to vote for
the best men.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-16

Though it may be cloudy to day tboro
may be sunshine tomorrow Hope Oh.