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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
The Presidential Question.
The Nclp York Herald saws Of

The Ncw York Herald says Of the
approaching political contest:
The main question is, what are the
prospects Of the campaign? We anti
c:pate one of the most exciting, tumul-
tuous and revolutionary political con-
tests in all the history of the Republic.
Many of our hopeful democratic fell
low-citizens affect to believe that there
will hardly be a fght-that Mr.. Buch-
anan, with scarcely shadow of resist
ance, will walk over the course. We
have only to say, looking calmly over
the whole field, that for all such rs en-
terrain the belief that there will be no
struggle, the doors Of some lunatic a.
sylum had better be opened at once.
We have no doubt of the fact that a
vast majority Of the American people,
in the present distracted condition of
the country, are opposed to the demo-
cratic party, as debauched and demon
allied under the malign influence Of
this Pierce administration; and we be-
licvc that there would still exist ma
jority of the American people opposed
to the ratification of the dcbaucheries
of this corrupted party, even if they
should nominate as their preventative
man above reproach. This is our
conviction and our belief.
Grant that as an honest man and a
statesman, Mr.. Buchanan is a fair
nomination, and that he is immeasura-
bly, superior to men Of such small, cali
bre and paltry cxpedients as Pierce
and his Forney Kitchen Cabinet, the
impressive evidences are yet all around
us Of an impending revolution. Louis
the Sixteenth was an amiablc, respec-
table and worthy man, and sincerely
labored for the good of his people; yet
in the terrible storm raised by his i'm
beetle and corrupt predecessors he was
swept away. We anticipate nothing
so frightful in this enlightened day
yet we say that Pierce has raised q
storm which even Buchanan cannot
peremptorily command to be still. It
IS drifting to q great popular reyolu-
ton. We shall have arevolution-we
must have revolution; for o sweep
ing revolution is as necessary at times
to purify the political atmosphere as is
summer thunder gust to clear away
the miosma and corrupting exhalations
Of long and sickly siege Of the dog
days
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
VIRGINIA'S CREDIT.

The following card from the auditor
OF public accounts of this State, will be
gratifying to all who feel any in,eres,
in the cridit & prosperity of Virginia.
Under the present state of the money
market. and with the large amount Of
railroad stocks offered at heavy discounts
we suppose it is hardly possible for Viz.
ginia stocks TO rise. at IN early day to
par yet their depreciation cannot be
attributed to the want of promp,ness OIL
the part of the State to pay the inter-
est upon them. This she has never fail
ed to do; and the measures of tho las,
Legislature proved TINT che was not on
ly determined to pay tho intoro.t, bur
to redeem the principal Of her iabili.
ties, whenever they fall due.
Being frequently addressed upon the
subject Of the probable ability of Vir-
GINA, To pay tho interest. &C., which
will DO due the first of July next, deem
it proper TO make The following state.
mont;
BY an act Of the General Assembly,
passed 18th Of Msrcht 1856, tho under.
signod was authorized "under the ad.
vice and with the appreciation Of the
Governor" to borrow from time to times
such sums as might be deemed expedi-
emf to meet the public engagements,
on the sale Of twelve months treasury
notes, at arate not under par.
Agreeably to the foregoing provisions
have sold nearly one million dollars OF
treasury notes. This sum added TO a.
bout eight hundred thousand dollars a.
rising from taxes on May licences, sem.
iannual dividends on bank stocks be.
longing to- the State, and other ordinary
subjects of revenue, will furnish ample
means to enable the Commonwealth to
meet the Jolly interest promptly besides
paying the floating debt" or temporary
loan heretofore obtained from a portion
of the Virginia banks. 1t is proper to
observe that all the treasury notes sold,
have be purchased by bankers and cap.
',alists of Virginia. G. w. CLUTTER.
Auditor Of Public Accounts.
AUDITORS Office, Richmond.
May, 81, 1856.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
MIR. FILLMORE.

The well-informcd correspondent of
the New York Herald writes under
date Of the 21st May, as follows:
"Mr. FILLMORE arrived here yes
terday from Copenhagen. He left
Rome with view to 60 to Russia, but
found the Baltic closed with ice. So
he returned here, and will, in few
days, leave for England. You may
expect him home in four or five weeks.
lie looks remarkably well, and I ven
ture to say is the most composed can
dldatc for the Presidency now cxtant.
Mr.. FILLMORE received the first official
information of his nomination by the
American party, in Venice, and du-
plcate of it here the day before yes
terday. His acceptance goes out by
the same mail which carries this letter.
Mr.. F. endorses the general principles
of tho platform, and condemns all sec
tlonal agitation. He accepts the nom
Natton as a national man."
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14

The Norfolk American givesthe fol-
lowing sketch of the meeting Of Old
Line Wings at Norfolk, Va;
The meeting Was called 10 order
Saturday evening by the appointment
of Thos. G. Tabb 70 tho Chair, and r.
q. Broughton Secretary. Mr.. Tabb
delivered an address setting forth the
object of the meeting. Resolutions
were offered declaring what should be
the duty of the old line Wings in the
coming Presidential struggle, also for
the appointment of delegates TO Wing
State Convention.
On the resolution relative to the du-
ty of Wings, Mr.. w. Camp delivered
an address, claiming for himself the
being an old line Wing, at which claim
the meeting opened their eyes in blank
establishment; they could not see how
Mr.. Cramp could be called Wing
when but a short time before, he had
declared that the Democratic party
was the only true national party, the
only ono untinctured with abolition
ism. Mr.. Cramp was in favor of the
Wings acting with the Democrats
(What underwater and oil blend
ing). He spoke denunciatory of the
American party, and their candidate !;
one would imagine he had been can
yassing the whole Union from his re-
marks he said that Kentucky was
the only State that Fillmore could pos
IDLY get.
He was answered by Messrs. John
John P. Leigh and Coke, they perfect
ly demolished him, to the immense de-
light of the meeting.
Mr.. Francis Decord also spoke on
the resolution, and showed up the in
consistency of Mr.. Camp in glaring
colors.
After determining that the Wings
should act Independently, the meeting
adjourned with cheers for Fillmore and
Ferguson.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
from MEXICO.

The New Orleaas Deli ahss aeco,snts
tom Vera Cros 60 The 2lst af May
Tho Bishop Of Pasl,ts. Dou Pelasiu a.
Lebasiids. ons Oft Prime mowers IN
the revolution Of Pnebla has been ban.
ished from the county by order of the
Goverument. On the Gay previous To
liza being mado acquainted With ,his
measure Of policy. he preached a very
strong and virulcnt sermon. ia spite uf
tue en,resties aud "a, niugs ofh;s & lends.
On the next day. the l2,h, tho Bishop
was informed that lie should leave the
county immediately, and q few hours
only were allowed him To make prepa-
raiiops.
The Government meanwhile had re.
ceived Information that an attempt
would be mado Ia rescue him from ar.
rest. aud consequently detailed a piquet
ofone hundred dragons to enforce the
order. who stationed themselves in front
of the Bishop's palace. The agents of
the clergy had succeeded in rallying a
large crowd around the building, but
upon the 6rst summons they withdrew.
Several persons were arrested in The
act Of disiributing money aud inciting
the people TO revolt. Tho Bishop was
conveyed TO Vera Cruz, who he was
allowed Two days for the purpose of al .
lowing his family To join him preyinus to
HE departure from the country on board
the steamer Franklin.
The Progress states that on the 18th
instant during tho dead Of night, two
shocks of earthquake woro sensibly
felt in that ciyj at the same tine a
loud subterranean report. not unlike
the rumbling ofdistsnt thunder, was dis.
linctly heard. This. the Progress says
is the second extraordinary phenomenon
which we have perceived within few
days. being on account ofthe overhead
cd state of the atmosphere; for; few
nights ago. a brilliant snroli,e was seen
to cross over the city. Illuminating our
whole city, and bursting with yo,y
loud defamation.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
Further from Central America.

Sh saturday last, Messrs. BTend0,
McMurray, Drake, &C., of San Juan
del Sud. arrived at Panama in schoo.
ner. They bring news, from that point
TO May 5th. From them we learn that
some Costa Ricans reached San Juan
after the battle of Rivos, on the 10th OF
May; and having there shipped their
wounded for Punta Arenas. the army
started by land to retreat into Costa Ri.
ca; that the cholera has been making
sad havoc among the Costa RIGA troops
and that Walker is evidently in the as
cendant.
O'her parties who have been eye. wit
nesses to most of what they note inform
US moro miuurcly.
Burying the dead. aiding the wonn
ded, together with few prepa rstions
Of ratification. lest Walker should re-.
turn on them before they could leave,
occupied the succeeding week.
They commenced their retreat move.
ment about the Gath. and the Goth the
entire Amy had evacuated tho Nicara.
guam territory, all of them having
marched TO Guanacost, except some fif.
~ men. who were ut San Juan del Sud
shipping tho wounded by water for Pun.
Ia Arenas.
We have therefore given an account,
of the battle of Rivas. which is confirm.
cd. Al 8. A. NJ. on the l2th, being out
Of ammunition, Walker marched out
of the city TO the fife and drum, and for
four hours the Costa Ricans continued
to fro at the church they had vacated.
His force in the battle was 400 for.
eigners and 800 natives, and that Of tho
Costa Rcans 5000.
The Costa Ricans represented them.
selves as having been entirely deceived;
that Walker was far preferred by the
natives; and that instead of being teceiv.
ed with open arms byNicaraguans hoy
had been slammed or attacked at every
point. Baron Bulow was exceedingly
dissatisfied, both at tho conduct of the
Costa Ricsns and the faisity of The rep.
reservations that had been made to him
respecting Walkers condition and the
feeling Of the Nicaragusns towards him
and his army.
The Starand Herald of Saturday rep.
resenis the church of Rivas to- have been
robbed by Walkers men, and refers to
other plumber by them. We have the
authority of those who have watched
Walkers movements Throughout, the
pas, year, for saying that no has never
allowed plumber; and that he has new.
or taken anything from foreigners and
natives in Nicaragua, except byGovern.
mental lovies.
No church in Nicaragua contains i'm.
ages with pIecious stones or jewels of
any considerable value tho church at
Rivas has no images in it, is without q
roof, wholly unfioisbed, and never been
used as a place Of worship. So much
for the story ofthe Star and Herald. that
images we're robbed Of diamonds. aud
used as barricades in the church.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
BALTIMORE PRICES,
For the week ending June II, 1856.
CORRECTED WEEKLY FOR THIS PAPER ny
RANDOLPH & LATIMER,
SO South street, BoIyly,s Wharf, baltimore.


Appics,--Sales at $500 to So, 90 per Dbl.
Butter,--Wo quote western at iaai4 cts; com.
mon roll to 12; glades, Ia to &c; prime I5aiS
Bacon, Quote shoulders SAG cts; aides ,9sIO
hams, plain, Gale; fancy, l2aI6.
Deeswax, --Sales at &c cents per pound.
Beans,--White 81 ,00aI 80; mixed Scars cts.
country Soap,--We quote at 6a7 cts per ID.
Clover Seed $50 ,50a7,0 per busheI.
Cattie,-The offering on Thursday last was &.
bout 500 head, 400 Of which were sold at s.,
aSo,25 on the hoof, equal to Ss,00alO, rs nett.
Corn,--We quote yellow at 45a60 cts; white,
45a50 cts.
Dried Fruit Apples paired, 75a9o ;.------
impaired, oOa62 cts. Peaches pared, So, GOA
$500, impaired 81 ,ooa1 so per bushel.
Decrskins,--Sales at 20 10 90 cts.
Fiaxseed, ---Sales at 81 ,25ai ,4oper bushel..
Flour,--We quote city mills at Sc ,00------;Ho
ard street at S6,,i2.----Adyices from Europe
give indications of a further decline there, bu.
our market continues Arm, with good ship.
ping demand.
Ginseng, --quoted at4os50 cts.
Hogs,-Live $7,0os7,50.
Lard ,--In barrels Gal etc.; in kegs i0ali:
Mustard. d.--Sales at 6 a T cts
Oats, Maryland oats 25a28 cts; Western vir.
= ginia and Pennsylvania, 2sa30 cts. per bushcl.
Ryo,--Maryland sells at 60a65 ceDts;-yVes,ern
Virginia end Penn'a. 70a75 cts. per bushei.
snake-root, --Seneca selle at 75ab7 cts.
Lali0W SALES at l0ail cts. per pound
llmothy Sales at $3.50 per busheI.
Mool,--Unwashed at20s23 cts, washed 2sa32;
Nhcat,--We quote Inferior TO good reds al 80
al,9Oj good to prime I40aI45, inferior to good
wh'te, H.4oa1 ,b0j good to primo, 81 ,60al go.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
Virginia Crops.

An intelligent gentleman, who has
been farming for fourteen years in The
Piedmont country. and who has lately
passed through the whole section be.
sides six of the finest wheat growing
counties of the Virginia valley, writes
to the Baltimore Sun, under date of2nd
inst. as follows:
"rbe rsvages ofthe fly on the wheat
crop in Virginia this season have been
beyond all precedent. On the tide. wa.
ter, in the Piedmont region, and in the
fine valley of Virginia, il has alike short.
ened the crop one.haIf--and now the
joint worm have commenced its work
It seems there will be- bu, little left for
the sickle. With long and universal
drought now prevailing, i. is impossible
for tito recover enough to make half a
crop. The corn scarcely showing a..
bove the ground was. in many places,
cut down by the frost ofthe 30,h Of
May. There is very great sea, city of
grass owing to the drought"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
NEWS DEPARTMENT..
Leter from Kansas Conflicting 40
counts.


CHicAoo. June The lstsat scco UNITS
from kansas confi,m the report OF Q
fresh outbreak Of hos,,iities. Que hun.
died men sriived at Westport on the
2d, and started in pursuit "fths Free
State men. who fought with and caYtur.
ed Captain Pattics' company supposed
I" be forty miles from Wespor,, on the
Santa Fe road. Col. Sumner started
of eight companies Of dragoon. imme.
diately to the sceno Of dis,u, bance.
The Chicago Tribune has letter
from Lawrence, dated on the 3lst. ult
which states that the Free State men
were in iminent peril. The Missouri
ans, were narshalling forces again, and
the farmers were obliged TO organise
companies for their defence against the
marauders.
A steamer from Fort Pierre on the
10Th ul.. arrived al St Louis. Genera
Harvey completed a treaty with the 81.
onx Indiana ON the 23d. The In dians
had suffered severely from hunger dn.
ring the past winter. An unusual
quantity Of snow was on tho noun, ain
down to the end of April. The steam.
or brings eleven thousand robes and
iurs. She met the United States steam.
er W.. Baird on the 30,h bound TO For,
Pierre.
ST.. Louis, June THE lates, now,
received from Kansas fails TO confirm
the account photographed on Friday. In.
stead OF battle between so pro.slave
ry men and $50 Froe State mon thore
was only small fight between the two
parties resulting in the death OF two o,
three persons. Captains McGee and
Bane are not dead. Capt. Pattios' com
pany was captured by superior force
of Free State men.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
THE GREAT "UNSETTLED. "
The Now York Express says:

aie NE" ioTk Express says:
"Jamcs Buchanan is the man that
never settled anything. He settled
down FEDEnAL1sT in early life--but
his connections becoming unsettled, hc
turned out full hcdged Democrat -
AS diplomatist he undertook to set
tie the Oregon question by holding out
for 90, 40, as clear and unqucstion-
ablo'----but his claim in that business
was awfully unsettled by the accept
anco Of some five degrees less. lie
went to England, but settled nothing,
he came away leaving everything sun
settled lie tried to, but did not,
settle the enlistment dispute. lie did
not settle the Central American ques.
ton. lie did not settle the disputed
arbitration Of the Clayton Bulwer
Treaty. In short, he Settled nothing.
Altogether, he has led very unset
tied life, lie has never settled any
thing, at home or abroad, and We don't
believe he ever will"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
Where the Paupers come from.

An interesting report of Pauperism
has just been presented to the Legis-
lature of New York. 1t embodics tho
following results:
County paupcrs, S4,934; town pau
pers, 1912. Total number received
and supported, 204, 161; temporarily
relieved, 159,092. Expenses of coun-
ty poor houses, $500, 1914 so; expen-
ses of temporary relief, $480,264 II;
making as total expenses to the State,
for the year ending 1st December, 1855,
of $1,279,659 81. The nativity of
paupers is given as follows: United
States, 80, 324 foreign born, 10, GOT.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14

Curious Scsns in Chuych.--In the
church of Rev. Henry Ward Beechsr,
Of New York, on Sunday, tho minister
preached sermon on tho Sumner as.
sauit case, and at tho close called up
to The pulpit very ligh, colored slave
girl from Stauoton, Virginia, who, he
said had been sent to him ON personal
security to be- freed by subscription
II that was not done in week she
would have to return to slavery. The
Rev. gentleman made an appeal which
brought tears from tho eyes Of the au.
diepoo, and $500 from their pockets.
An old gentleman announced that the
sum for bor release had been pledged
by como friends Of HE, which an.
nounoement was received with cheers.
stamping, and waving Of haudk rchiefs,
The girl was taken into tho pulpit and
exhibited TO the audience. She is the
Same girl who ran away from Stanton
las, winter and was captured 10 BALI.
more RisH. Divattf
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
DEDICATION. Sc.

The new house Of worship erected by
the Cheat River Baptist Church, near
kingwood, Preston county, Va, will
be dedicated to the worship Of God on
Sunday, June 20, 1856. Sermon by
Rev. O. Reyes, of Pruntytown. Ser
vices to commence Mt II o'clock, a. M.
The ordination Of Mr.. James p. Smith
to the work Of the ministry is expected
to take place on the day following.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
Amongst the Wonders of The Day,

We have visited with considerable
qualification the repertoire " of for
cign newspapers Of all nations at Hol-
loway's Pill and Ointment Establish
ment, 244 Strand, which present an
immense amount of information on all
subjects political, mercantile, statisti-
cal and philosophical, from at least
1000 foreign papers received in this
establishment in the course of each
week. This immense collection of
journals affords in the great city adj
vantages to the cnterprising capitalists,
and commercial world generally, a
course of intelligence most invaluable,
and never before attained. The estab-
lshment is visited by the nobility,
members Of Parliament, contributors
of the press, mercantile men, and also
by an immense number of distinguish
ed foreigners of all nations. 1t is
managed by several clerks, who CLASH
fy and file the papers in portfolios,
which they exhibit gratuitously to res
ponsible visitors applying for informa-
tion.-Worning Herald, London.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
ConKressional Courte.x.

On Tuesday. Senator WILsoN, of
Mass. said in the United States
Senate, that CHS Colleague. CnAs.
SUMNER. had been stricken down by
murderous, brutal and cowardly as.
sault."
This called out Senator BurLER, of
The chlvalrous Stale Of South Carolina.
who made two distinct speeches, of
which The telegraph has favored Us
with the following uerdatim report:
SPEECH FIRST.
"You're liar!"
SPEECH SECOND.
"l call on the Senate to witness that
have always been courteous in dc.
bate ~
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
WILSON AND BROOKS.

We give below the Corresponds me-,
ls,weee tho Hon. Henry Wilson. and
Uon. T., s. Brooks,
Mr., Brooks 10 Sesess- Hifsoa. ,t.,
Paws HorsL. May 81, 1860
Sts:--ln the Scrsts Ia day. whom &c.
ferring To the collision with Mr.. Sum.
ner. ynu spoke nf my cnnduc, AS Sow,
srdiy." thus making yourself M ail;.
ter of,rus courage.
10 debate Ia the Senate heretofore.
ynv declared yourself YesponsiJIe for
sotat yos might say there and elscleAtyc.
] therefore hold myself at liberty, by
this note, tn request that you will in.
form mo without delay, vaers aud .oses
outside Of this district. a further note
will fad you. Respectfully. &c.
p. S. BROOKS.
Hon. HESRY WILSON.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14

= Sponging on the Printer.--Here is
little article which we think some
thing of framing, to hang conspicuous
ly over our editorial table:
The public have funny notion a.
bout printer. They think it costs
nothing to puff, advertise, &c. And
thus one and another will sponge an
extra paper, puff, or some benevolent
advertisement. They forget that this
business makes them known. They
forget that it is the printers ink that
makes nine tenths of their fortunes.--
They forget that it takes money to
pay compositors--to buy ink, type and
paper--and lastly, they forget to even
thank you for working for nothing, by
gratuitously putting their business.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
HoS. HENRY Wilson.
Senator WILSON to MIR. Brooke.

""s" VHsOH ~ IHT. DFCOSt.
WAsnIsoros. May 30. l0i o'clock.
SIR Your note Of the eth inst.
was placed III my hands by your fiiend.
Gen. Lane, at 20 minutes past 10 this
morning.
| characterized. on the aoor ofthe
Senate, the assault upon my colleague,
as brutal, murderous, and cowardly."
thought SO then-l think SO now
| have no qualifications whatever to
make in regard TO those words.
lhavo never entertained or expressed
in the Senate or elsewhere, the idea of
a dueist. have always regarded duel.
ing as lingering relic ola barbarous
civilization which the law of,he county
has branded as crime. While there.
fore, religiously believe in the righ.
of self defence. in its broadest sense.
the law OF my country, and the matured
convictions of my whole life, alike for.
bid me to meet you for the purpose in.
dictated in your letter.
Your obedient servant,
HENRY WILSON.
Hon p S. BRooRs.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14
From As Lcsisyfiie Josyncl,
0IR. XILLN6oNE NE YRonYNrRa

To show our American friends thro'- :
out the State and elsewhere the bright
prospects which at present indicate the
success of our standard bearers, we
have compiled table Of few States
which we expect to carry, and which
have moro than enough electoral votes
10 nlnnf fhn Denr,1lanI
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-14

Blue Mass. 1t is announced that a
mine Of blue mass has recently been
discovered in I'll Dorado county, Cali
fornia. By the last arrival, we see
that in the upper part Of Todd's Val
ley small spring or stream of oil pos
sessing all the properties of castor oil,
has been discovered. A facetious cor.
respondent Of the Placer Press sug.
gests to tho discoverer that he would
do we'll to make proposition to the
I'll Dorado people to purchase his spring
as they might use it to advantage in
~orhing off their blue mass.