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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
State Of the Army.

Lieutenant General Scott, in his an
nual report upon the condition of the
army, says:
An increase of general officers is a
want very scnsibly felt throughout the
army, and | beg to suggest one addi-
tional Major General, and two addi-
tional Brigadicr Generals, to make,
with the two brigadicrs Of the line al
ready in commission, five commanders
for the geographical departments of
the army, with six other Brigadicr
Generals for chiefs Of the Adjutant
Generals department, the corps Of En-
glnoers, the corps of Typographical
Engineers, the Ordnance Department,
the Commssariat Of Subsistence, and
the Pay Department respectively
Justice, symmetry, and the good Of the
service appear equally to demand these
additions.
Several attempts have been made in
Congress to improve the efficiency Of
tho body Of commissioned officers gen
orally by a retired list, as well as by
augmented compensation. In the 0.
pinion Of the undersigned, both are
measures Of dcmonstrable necessity.
Some forty or fifty officers, mostly
in the higher commissions, rendered
non-cfcctiYo by the infrnitics Of age,
by wounds or chronic diseases, now
press downwards into lethargy and
then despair; thrice the numbers of
Juniors are signing for the increased
rank, which would, before they arc
too old, increase the field OF distin-
guishcd usefulness. How soon the I'M
dcr8ignod may himself be considered
one Of the supcrannuatcd he knows
not bnt, while any vigor remains, he
will not cease to urge remedy for the
great evil in question.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
Tho Telegraph in Sacl,c,oth !

The announcement Of Banks cleo
ton to the Speakership in the 'Tclc-
graph is surrounded by the sombre
habilamcnts Of mourning. This is ap-
propriate. We are glad to find that
sheet so sensitive to the sins of its own
party. Mr.. Kidwcll may feel sorrow
full at seeing the Telegraph in black,
when he remembers that he voted a.
gainst Mr.. Carlilc's resolution 2 weeks
ago, but he cannot reasonably object
to such an expression of grief among
his friends. Hung be the heavens ~
of Locofocoism Sin black" We hope
the grief of the Telegraph may become
a general thing; it may lead the party
to repentance, not only for permitting
the election Of Banks, but for being the
founders of the Republican party itself.
While they mourn, and their hearts
are tender, we hope they may resolve
to. do better for the future, and partic-
ularly resolve to let slavery agitation
alone. Poor fellows, if their mourn
ing is sincere, it may lead to repent
anco and reformation, for which let
us hope
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

A Nocel Telegraph Meeting The
directors of the New York aud Wash
ingt"n Magnetic Telegraph Company
were to have had meeting in this city
last week, but were prevented hy ,ho
instructions on the railroad This.did
not, howeverprcveut the Directors from
communicating with each other, for The
Baltimore Sun says:
CAT the appointed hour the president
took the chair in Philadelphia, aud tho
directors in Washington and New York
promptly answered the call Of the roll
when the business commenced. Reso-
Iutlons were proposed, and mnrions
were made in one city, aud seconded
and debated il the others, with az much
promptncss "a though all had been pre-
sent in one room. In the course of q.
bout two hours The business was all
transacted. dividend declared, and tho
meeting adjourned.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
Salt Mines ofLower California.

These are located on the shore of tho
Bay of Ca!ilornia, about one hundred
aud eighteen miles south of the United
States boundary line. About three
miles back from the waters Of the bay
the salt is found in scrystalized form,
in three very shallow lakes. aud rail-
road is now being built. by means OF
which the article may DO deposited in
vessels. Around tho lakes the country
is sterile. and all provisions and feed for
oxen must bc transported thither from
San Francisco. The salt is found in
crusts from two to eight inches thick.
on hard mud resembling pipe clay,
and after that crust is removed its place
is Immediately filed with perfectly
pellucid brine, which rapidly changes
into salt. About fifty men inc Gliding In.
dians, are employed in the works, aud
about 1000 tons Of salt have been taken
from tho lakes up to tho last accounts,
most of which is shipped to the British
and Russian Possessions TO be used in
sailing fish.
Ono of the lakes is about seven miles
in circumference, and the other about
three. Flesh water has TO be procured
from San Grimio, eighteen miles distant
from the works. A well dug in the vi.
cinity of one of the lakes. showed seve-
raj strata Of pure rock salt. from four to
eight inches in thickness, with Inferno,
date strata of shells, SCOTIA, volcanic
sand, 10 the depth of thirty feet. The
energy of the Alta California people
has pnt these treasures To proper use,
and in consequence of the importance
they have given to the place, the Mex
lean government has made San Quen.
tin port of entry. The proprieIors of
the works design erecting an apparatus
t" grind table salt, so that that article
may be- furnished in California at rates
To obviate all necessity for lmportation.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
GsA., The Alexandria IVA ! Gnzntf

psa. The Alexandria VA Gazette
says: "We were recently shown by q
gentleman living near Fairfax Court
House, species of bugs that fell at
that place during the rain of Saturday
night last. The snow for several miles
was robbed Of its Wilderness, and made
to resemble vast field of colored vel
vet. What is still more surprising, the
intense cold weather cannot kill them.
They apparently seem to be stiffcncd
by the raw atmosphere but if placed
near the fire will relax and exhibit
signs of life. They are very black, and
are but little larger than grain of
coarse powder. Who can enlightcn us
on the bug question ?"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

North Western Virginia Railroads.
With reference to the proposed connec-
ton by continuation Of the Cincinnal
railroad to aud opposite to Pa'kersbu'g
says the Gazette, we would remark that
even though this should not be consum
mated by the time that the Northwest
ern road is completed, thore will it. is
believed, be no interruption or want OF
connection in consequence, as parties
arc already in anticipation Of that event
looking TO the establishment of 'egu
lar and prompt steamboat line between
that place and Marietta, by which, the
two roads would at once be made a
through route.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

Virginia andthe Fugitive SiaUe Lav
-Pr0posed Retaliation. "A select Com
mi,tee of the Virginia House of Dele
gates has reported bill ITO protect
James Parsons, Jr., of Hampshire, and
other ciiizens of the Common wealth, in
the prosecution and maintenance of
their constitutional rights" The said
Parsons is now under recognizauce to
| appear befnre the county court of Blair
county, Pa, 10 answer to- the charge of
| kidnapping, under the laws Of said State
| he having pursued TO said county and
endcavored to reclaim fugitive slave.
IN pursuance ufthe provisions of the act
| of Congress known as the fugitive slave
law The bill prOhibits the said Par
sons, under penalty Of $4,000. from
appearing and pleading to the charge
aforesaid, and provides that the Com
| his behalf all costs, fines fore fturcs, &c.
incurred by his non-appearancc-lhe
amount to be paid by the Governor out
of the contingent fund. The bill furth
or provides that ifthe said Parse shall
hereafter be arrested and imprisoned
| upon The charge aforesaid, the Govern
or of Virginia is directed to command
his Immediate surrender, and in default
thereof shall cause the writ of habeas
corpus 10 be applied, &c. lfhis release
be not then affected, the Governor is d.
rected ten days after the proclamation,
to seize and imprison all citizens, aud
to seize and bold all property of the
State ofPenns ylvania and citizens there
of, antil the release and surrender of
said Parsons. For the enforcement of
the proceedings contemplated 10y this
| proposed law, the Governor is author.
lied to call upon and command the SER
vices of all civil and military officers of
the State, and all private citizens what.
soever, &c. 1t is further provided that
the provisions of this bill shall be ex-
tended To any other citizen Of Virginia
who may hereafter be placed in the sit
uatiun ofsaid Parsons, &c.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
Black Republicanism.

Scarcely have we exposed one false
hood of the "Telegraph," and made it
rctract, before another is given to the
public. The last is a charge in that
sheet that the American Meeting in
this place favored Black Republican
sentiments. Wepronounce the charge
falschood, and defy the 7ogician of
the Telegraph to make his accusation
good. lie cannot do it. The meeting
referred to was as loyalty composed as
any that has over met in the State, of
any party. Our proceedings arc pub
liShed, and arc open to criticism-but
let us have no dcnuncation Of our fell
low citizens as Black Republicans in
advance Of the facts. The men who
composed the American meeting of last
Court-day are as good and loyal Vir-
9lnlans, as the latest importation from
farther East, who choose to sit in iudr
mcnt on their acts; and the least of
them as capable Of giving an intell-
gent reason for the faith that is in him
as is the luminary of the Telegraph.
When the Americans first took the
field, the ants denounced them as abo.
litionists; hence we suppose the Tclc-
graph editor feels bound to dcnouncc
every American meeting that he may
hear tell of as Black Republican or
Abolition gathering. A one.eyed fool
could have counscled the Telegraph
that Black RepubliconiSm had no part
or lot in the American meeting.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

Fencing in Railroads.&c. bill is be-
fore the Pennsylvania House of Dele
gates, and it is thought will pass that
body, which provides that the Railroad
Companies Of that state shall. within.
nine monlhs,' erect good and sufficient
fences along their roads wherever uec.
essary to the protection "fpriva'c prop
erty, aud the prevention Of accidents,
together with such cattle.guards and 9th.
er erec'ions as are required in connpc.
ton with such fouces, and upon default
Of the company to erect such fences &c.
it shall pay treble damages for any in
jury 10 person or property occasioned
by such default.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

The Bank Of Kana,oha in This
bank, il is stated, has redeemed about
100000 Of It's circulation during the
late run upon it, leaving about 500. 900
yet out with $50, 900 in coin. $4,000
IN bank notes, and $95 900 bills rrceiv.
ed III its vaults. a statement of the
bauk will be RENTED to the Governor
of Virginia up to the LIST instant. ucco, Z.
ding to law when persons Interested
will have an opportunity of making a
comparison of The present protested
condition ofthe banks with the official
showing. The late reports unfavorable
10 The institution are ascribed by its
friends TO the work of brokers in the
West.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

GoGcrnor Reedcr.-A gentleman
has written letter in reply to the late
epistle Of the President. The Cover
nor Indignantly repels the accusations
OF the President, justifies the people
of the Territory, and promises to con-
Wet the President of gross misstatcmct
and injustice, as soon as he shall be al
lowed to take his seat in Congress-
The latter event, however, we are in
clined to think will not be for some con-
siderable time, if ever.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
Executive Corruption.

A few days since prominent mcr.
chant of this city. whu hada bill against
the Treasury Depar,ment,, Cor goods
furnished the Department., called and
presented the bill. Tho clerk ente,ed
freely into convexsution With him, and
said Mr.---,i understand you are OPP
posed to the administration. To which
the merchant replied. yes. have always
been Wing But responded The clerk
that isnot all. What thenis the charged
inquired the merchant. l a,D,informed
said the clerk that you are Know
Nothing. ant! have been directed Ia
purchase nothing from you in fntu,e;--
This clerk is II Subordinate of Peter G.
Washington, Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury.
Some few weeks back, clerk, in The
city post office, called upon this sarne
mcrchant, and requested him t. renounce
the American party, and pledging his
word shat it he would. he would secure
him contracts with the General Govern
meat aud will secure him a handsome
fortune. Here is an actual attempt 10
brihe aud corrupt man with govern
ment patronage. This is no mere ru.
NOR; we have the facts, names, day and
date, all of which will he furnished to
any friends of tho administration, who
will dare dony the statement. oil. T..
This is not solitary Instance, il Is
an every day occurrence in this CITY,
Government patronage is offered tnin-,
divldnals to induce them to abandon
principles, honor, and honesty. Bride
~ aud corruDtinn ar. the ,v..,,,,,s , 6
this administration. = Washington Org.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

Snop Balling in Richm ond. On
the late Sunday afternoon as a young
man and three ladies were sleigh-riding
along the streets, several fellows began
10 pelt them with snow, seeing which
the young fellow stopped his team, and
seizing club which he had prepared
for such occasions, jumped oct and
charged upon the attacking party. AS
he approached the crowd one of them
drew knife, but before he had an OPP
portunity OF using it, the club was bro't
down upon his head, laying the scalp o.
pen, and iniiicting severe wound,
seeing which the remainder of the snow
ballers took to their scrapers and made
their escape.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

Sno,o, TNunder and Lightning. - The
Fayetteville, N. c., Observer states that
vicinity was visited on Saturday last by
a storm Of snow and sleet, and on tho
following morning ny vivid lightning aud
heavy thunder. The Observer quotes
ten verses from the 43d chapter Of Ec-
clesiastiUs beginning at the 18th as be.
ing in point.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
Minor ANDREW ]. DONALDSON. o.

Mnjor ANDREW ]. DONALDSON, Of
Tennessee, whom We haved placed sec
ond on the Ticket, is one who possesses
in large degree, all the qualifications
to adorn the post Of Vice President,
and to fit him 10 discharge tho duties
of the station. His long acquaintance
with public affairs, being pupil of the
great and good JACKSON, and his pri-
vatc Secretary during his Presidency,
and for more than thirty years the con-
fidcntial and intimate friend of cold
Hickory, "-imbucd with the patriotism
and spirit of his fathcr-possessing
talents of craftsmanship of the first or
der-a keen sagacity and unninching
devotion to the right---an American
every whit, and y Union man in all his
resources Of mind and hcart-hc would
add glory to the ticket, and coming up
from the Hermitage would bring with
him the enthusiasm of the South in its
potency, for ticket thus composed.
Maj. Donaldson was all along an old
jackson Democrat, but when the Ad-
mlnlstratiOn left the democracy of j eff
fcrson and Jackson to traffic the spoils
with nullifiers and foreigners, he aban-
doned the dominant party, with its
loavcs and fishes, proclaimed their
shame to the country, and united his
name to the long roll Of patriotic and
Cnion-abiding Americans. There lie
is now, battling for our principles with
enlightened Zeal and signal ability
Maj. Donaldson, again, is above the re-
proachcs and slang of anti-Amcrican
stumpers and cditors-they have en-
dorsed his patriotism, his statesman
ship, and his abilities. Such evidence
as the following, for instance, will eff.
fectually spike their guns of SANDER
and Misrepresentation:
Concord, ". IT., May 80, 1851.
My Dear Sir:-I rejoice that the
leading organ of our party is now under
your control, and regard the change as
most suspicious at this juncture.-
There is a great battle before us-a
battle for the ascendcncy of the prin-
ciplcs, the maintenance of which so no.
bly, signalzcd the administrator OF
Gen. jackson. The tone, vigor, and
statcsman-like grasp which you have
brought to the columns of the Union
are notmerely important, they arc alb,
solutely indispensable in this crisis.
With great respect, your friend and
servant, FRANK. PIERCE.
Thus spoke Mr.. Pierce before he be,
came President to and Of Maj. Donal.
son; and before, too, he had thrown
the country into sectional agitation.
Such is the ticket we present for tho
consideration Of the American party
1t is Il competent ticket-it would be q
popular tickct--it would be an 'availa
BILE ticket. While other names arc
being suggested, we have thought pro
per to throw ours into the scale. We
want good men and truc-tricd men
and Amcricans-and it will be suicidal
and rash for the American party to &C
into the campaign with any other
Until the assembling Of the Nationa
American Convention, in which body
the claims OF rival candidates will be
fairly discussed and adjudgcd by the
representatives Of the people, we say
Iuzza for COLD IRONSIDES" am
"YOUNG HICKORY"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

The Tea plant of China is said 10 be
successfully cultivated in tho province
OF San Paulo, Brazil, who're il grows
vigorously and tho culture is rapidly IT,.
creasing. The bes, quality brings a.
bout forty cents per pound and tho poor
est quality about twenty cents.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

Ode on Manghais. - An exchange has
an "Ode to the Shanghais." The fol.
lowing is the first verse, which is much
as our readers will be able to bear a;
once:
Foalhcrcd giraffe who lent you wings'
Who furnished you those legsi
How could such everlasting things
AS those como out of oggs7 ...
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

For Kansas. South Carolinian
learns that corps Of three hundred
men has been organized in Abbevil9
District, 5. c., under The direction of It
Mr.Posey.late 9th independent Prcss
for the purpose of proceeding to Kao,
sas,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

Ought to BE DefSatcd.-The Rock Is.
land (lii} Argus, in rejoicing over he
defeat of a candidate for a Jndgeship
in Michigan, say "a man who will take
a newspaper four or five yeais, and
then refuse to pay for, and swears he
never had it, deserves defeat" We
quite agree with the Argus.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

The Governor Of Kentucky states,
in his annual message, that the banks
OF that Commonwealth are in sound
and prosperous condition.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

Lloyd Moore, Esq, of Clarksburg,
has been appointed Clerk of the U. S.
District Court for the Western District
Of this State, i'll place of r. Stribling,
Esq. resigned. This is considered
good appointment.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09
Presidential Dinner.

WAsuINoroN, Jan. 81 Tho Presi.
idout is this evening dining large par.
~ of members Of Congress and other
rotablcs.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

A member Of the Virginia Senate
said, q few days since, that tho mem.
bers of that body had been polled on
the Bank question, and majority Of
three to one found to be opposed TO tho
new or free banking system.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

Stage Route to Tie Pocifc.--At tho
last session ofthe Legislature Of Mis-
souri,, law was passed incorporating
a company 10 establish limo Of stages
from The western part Of that State to
San Francisco. Calculations are made
that tho route could be Travelled in 20
days. II is now proposed TO pct tiop
Congress for tho right Of way and a
grant Of land along tho route.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

A new variety Of whea, from Chill,
has received by the Commissioner Of
Patents. This wheat is very product.
ive--a crop five hundred bushels bav.
ing been raised from thirty four bushels
of seed.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

The real and personal estate return.
ed for taxation in Pennsylvania, last
year, was 1851, 731,304. The State
taxes amounted to S1,649,a67.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

During the year 1854, one hundred
and sixty-fyc men were hung for mur.
der. OF this number only seven could
read and write.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-02-09

TIE Sch0ol. Master Of our RepWbic.
when our Republic rose, Noah Web.
ster became lis school MASTER There
had never been great nation with a q.
UNIVERSAL language without Dialects
The Yorkshireman cannot now talk
with o man frnm Cornwall. The peas
AMI oftho Liguarian Apprentices, drives
his goats home at evening, over hills
that look down on six provinces, none
81 whose dialects he can speak. Here
five thousand miles change not the sound
Of u word. Around every freside, aud
from every tribune. in every field Of la.
Dor, aud every factory Of toll, is beard
The same tongue. We owe il To- Web.
stcr. II" has done ror us more than Al.
fred did fp' England. oi Cadmus for
Greece. His books have educated three
generations, They are forever multi.
plying his innume,able army Of think
crs, who will transmit his name from
age To age GidnccS al lie Wekop0liS.
First Developments If Leap. Year.
"A party Of twenty two ladies' aud gen.
ilcran from Rockville Com, visited
Springfield Mass. recently, in The copac-
ity ola slcighing party, diuing aud TAX
ing supper at the Massatoit House, and
visiting The ormory and other Of the
prominen, features Of Springfield. The
ladies acted as csc OILS for The gentle
men, ordering the meals, paying The
bills, aud furnishing the comforts Of the
trips generally.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-13
TO Planters.

"A lKlN's Corn and Cotton Cultiyator
II This truly useful agricultural inproy-
ment. has been fully tested by highly res
peetable and practical planters who afterft,l
trial, say that by its use, In The cultivation
Of Corn, Cane, or Cotton, there is a saving
Of at least one third the labor TO man and
horse over the common plow Its a new
invention Patented March 20, 1916,
Planters are invited to cal and examine II.
A supply on hand and for sale BY
w. +. TltNNARD.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-13
Now is the Time.

TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE FALL.
frliE subscriber offers for ssie to his numerous
i customers and the public In general at lower
rates than ever, his extensive stock Of Watches
and Jeweiry 10 make room for his new stock.
Anybody wishing to purchase any thing in my
line can not do better than to call on me and
Judge for himself.
Watches anu Clocks repaired and warrented az
usual for twelve months
TffEO. GOLDMAN.
Matchmaker and yeseetker Hdtaaeg House.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-09-13
Remember.

DERsONS having money TO spend for
i Groceries, cannot do better than call at
the brick building recently erected on the
corner Of Africa and 81 Ferdinand streets,
where guid pro quo is always ready for
exchange. Additions and supplies are coh-
stantly receiving. nj. G. BRYAN.
iuly2p. s. Il. Cor Court House Square