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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12

How LARGE ESTATES ARE CONSUMED.
"A communication has been laid be-
fore the Baltimore City Council, rela-
tingto the estate Of McDonough, from
tho agents, which show that tho litga
tons and deteriorations have decreased
the value Of the property fully one half
OF what wa it's value at,the death of the
testalor.t At that time the estate was
valued at S5,000,000, and now only at
S2T0o,o00. One Of the agents, on the
part of Now Orleans, at meeting of
the Board, stated THAT over $500, 900
had been spent in litigation; over $780,
600 had beenreported in charges and
commissions over $500, 900 had been
lost in interest and delays; aud over
s500,000 had been lost in pilage and
decay. Notwithstanding oil this, no,
one dollar of charity had ever yol boon
received from the estate; not one negro
had been sent TO Libefia, nor tho Tears
aud sorrows Of one orphan boy ever
been assuaged. Atevery point and in
every way, the last will and testament
of John McDonough had been frustra-
ted aud thwaiteJ
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12

Coon ADVICE 10 ApPRENTiGEs s. -.
When serving your apprenticeship, you
will have time and opportunity TO stock
your mind with useful information
The only way for young man to pre-
paro himself for usefulness, is to devote
himself to study during his leisure
hours. First, be industrious in your bu.
siness-be frugal, ,bo OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
complain that you are obliged to work /;
so TO it with alaerity and cheerfulness
and it will become habit which vii!
make you respected and beloved BY
your master or employer. Make Il
your businoss to see and promote his
interest; by taking caro- of his, ycu will
learn to take care Of your own. Young
men at the present day arc too fond Of
getting rid of work They seek for
easy aud lazy employment, aud fre.
quently turn out poor miserable vaga.
bonds. You must avoid all wishes to
live without labor; it is curse instead
of blessing. Labor max es your food,
your clothing, and every other thing no.
cessary, and frees you from temptation
10 DC dlshonest. .-......- -es4-g
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12
sho Didn't Know her Husband.

a little OCCURRENCE took place in AL
leeheny city last week which borders
somewhat on the Romantic
Mrs. ------, a California widow, rs
ladies generally are teimcd whose hus.
bands are absent In tho land of gold
was startled one morning in the early
part OF the week, by loud, impatient
knock at tho hall door. Her attendant
was out, and beng rather buried aud
in the second story, she looked. out of
The window 10 ascertain who The visitor
could be. The appearance of the indi.
vidual at the door was rather striking.
His wearing apparel was coarse, i'll
made eud very much out of fashion,
The hair on his face almost entirely
concealed his features. The lady lho't
that, like SAMPSON, razor had never
passed over it since The day of his birth,
and certainly, to say the least of it, no
one would even for moment have thu,t
it necessary for him to tarry at Jericho
until his beard was grown. Under his
arm he carried large parcel neatly
done up. "sa'a tF1s'f749h. # shiAI
= Alter moments consideration, Mrs.
------- came to tho conclusion that he
was pedlar who had just left the back
woods to. pursue his avocation in our
sister city, and therefore very politely
informed him. that she did not require
anything. .gagL .f5goT ss s9gHararIi
p3 You had better examine what have
got replied the stranger. .....-...
No, it i,would be only troubling him; !;
she would not purchase. h".7 .i. d
.a"Well, come down and open the
door," persisted the stranger n-aiatg
Tho lady's patience was, alrnos, OK
hausted by his opportunity, and she
was about 10 administer rcbuke, when
her car detected the suppressed laugh.
ter of the slrangerc She could not see
the broad grin on his face, for the hair
prevented her; but she did hear him
laugh and his voice was familiar 10 her.
So descending she opened tho door, and
the next moment she was clasped in The
arms Of the rough individual before her,
who proved to be, not pedlar as che
| imagined, but her long absent husband.
His beard was of three years growth,
aod he had returned homo in his mining
habiliments purposely to surprise her.
We viii morely add that, on second
thought, the lady did want most If not
all, the articles in the parcel, which
contained a goodly collection of silks,
satins, bloaches, bracelets, &c, and that
the supposed pcdlar, after going through
the hands of the barber and merchant
tailor, has turned ont 10 be as fine a
looking man as any in our county.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12
sTRAWs SHOW yUHICrx WAY
- TTgE WIND BLows.

pxS@ The Washington Sentinel, the
ohiy Buchanan paper In washington
prior to his nomination, has been sus-
pended tor want OF maternal aid - =
30 goes buchanan STOCK. ~
say~ The American party in Gala
tin county, kentucky, Withhold grand
barbecue at Warsaw, ON the olst inst.
rrIepafations odpo are making Tor at least
o,oVo people, and the flnest speakers
l, IN the state VIII be present. -n.a.
nsRyp A meeting of old line Wings
was held at Elkton, Cecil county, Nd.
Saturday. They endorsed Fillmore
&eDonelson, in the strongest terms, and
aPpoanted delegates to the Wing state
CONVENTION invention OIL TINS stripe. All y. N.
ssSy In Alabama, t,Venty-tyo papers:
four daily, one tri-weekly, and seven.
teen weekly, support the American
Presidential ticket with a hearty good
will. This is doing nobly for a State
whose whole voting population does
not exceed $4,000, l>4oI .5Gsssn
aos@4s 4 ,,,S,, !, .,kaa "a, pa ps.
Amer;osn has bsan papS I art.d w Az AZ
andr;a o,,;s;ana II sl,;sa hn;ssa a. ~ ( yn hi
more & Donsison dag = and nd n;t t ehoa
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12
NEW YORK CERTAIN!

5 Among the speeches which the ro-
ception of Mr.. Fillmore in New York
called forth was one from the. Hon.
Daniel sUllman, in which, knowing
what be said, he declared that the A.
merican Party was stronger in that
state than it ever had been since it's
existence, and gave o confident assur-
ance that New York will roll up glo-
rious majority for Millard Fillmore.
Dsy- Hon. a. K. Chandler says the
same thing. New York is OURS, n
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12

.2:.5 WHOLE NO. Us:
AeSENeR on MINbE. g

H- I - 80 HraHs
This is no uncommon oceurrence.-
A case actually, happened IN Boeton
s"me timo ago, whero gentleman went
to tho Pos, Office for q. letter aud waa
mnablo To tell tho clerk WHO it was
ForT-haying forgot his own name hw&
Another instance, wl.;sh is strictly
true, happened TO a farmer in. New
Hampshire, who. whio hayipg, soino ip,-
portant subjsct on his MUD, prpcoel7
ed TO milk The. cows--siuing on tNc
pail and milking into the stool! Tats'
Still another instancois that of a;clyf,
gyman. who being ubsoibed in .thouL}.s
concluded, to take e, walk. Fearing,
that there migh, be a shower, he e5.
sayed to iako his, umbfclla, Which 5turu>
ed out To De a hdEd-Saw, no: did ha
discover his mistake until lie undertook
to spread il. - E2ai-afGatI 5FL@sa s
Even tho great pbilosoplic Esm80r
was no proof against odd rabslrac &; one.
His eycing the carpenter. for instance.
who had nearly finished the making al,
aperture at the bottom Of his Go5r. for
egress andingress To the cat, and lsug-r
costing ut the, same time tue Gu il.er
imp ovcment Of making smaller up
ertute alongside OF il 10 accommodates
theski'ten! But there is nonna totlrgso
yagarics. g,.. r,.sy r., T..rr I.,..,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12
valao Of Demo cratic rla,form,.

The editor of the Missouri Democrat
q Jealous advocate Of Buchanan, was IN
attendance st tho Cincinnati Conycn.
ton and is therefore familiar with the
feelings and sentiments Of that body in
relation 70 tho platform. In a letter
his journal, he says:
Buchanan will be nominated. The
South is trying to kin him off, but the
feeling here is "d--n. the platforms,
SO they get q right sort of man, as
paper platforms do not control admin.
istrations now. a. days" se
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12
sseaa,y.

Socrates called beauty short lived
tyranny, Plato, privileges Of nstu, o;---
}fheopbrastUe, silent cheat Thoocti-
tos, a de.ightful prejudice; Carncdcs. a
solitary kingdom; Domilian said that
nothing to Us moro gfoteful Aristotle,
aflirms that beauty was better than all
the letters Of frecommendation in tho
worlds Homer, chat twas a glorious gift
of nature; aud Ovid olluding TO IL, calls
II favor bostored hylhc Gods. a
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12
az For,he American Union.
IL A RALLY SONG. sffl T5,

.fstf4,se az, ~ ts,tt For tho American Union
.ta A RALLY SONG. Ffl r5j
-- AM" Garry me back"
COMErall who love AMERlCA,t'G
Our glorious native land, ssg
n And join our song with patriot cheer,
United heart and hand. ~
80, il,,s ourfoes shall fall before our tread,
hBt( a. Our flag in triumph wave. alsI3
bus en Our columns, press to victory 2nit1
sHss7ifasiIOur UNION fair to save !tssrl9
R We see,hei Land to Feemen dear s
bna With civiltliscorl rent ;lUnTs slp'E
20 Aud traitor hearts and traitor hands -
'- z On rank DlSUNIoN best Z. .'.f' 2a.
-" But our foes shall fall, SC.
With foes at home and foes abroad, go
To crush our LIBERTY,
H7a We know no North we know no South
.s' But-,he EMPIRE of the Free.
Then our foes shall fall, &c.
From Foreign lands the pauper hordes
i And refugees have poured, 't
To grasp our suffrage; sceplre, here
More poten, than the sword
But our foes mus, fall, &c.
with native DEMAGoGUES enrolled
This Foreign host unite,
And at our ballot-box proclaim, s.,,,..
IS They'llIuIe by clannish might B, .8Y
n8, Bptour foes shall fall, &c, i4a ,s
~ Loud sonnd the watchword o'er the land
g Shoutye from shore to shore 4. h
"AMERlcANS.s shall rule the la1dln
Huzza! for our rFlLLMORE! auan
Then our foes shall fall, &c.
q, cold Jronsides," the Statesman tried 81
" Will guide The Ship of State
From out the dangers looming oer
Bs3 Our Unions broad estate TsT#E
E"8 For our foes shall fall, &c. a7t2 3
HF" Yonng Hickory" "fired with Jackson zea
y And JACKSON firmness loo, 20
Will aid the gallant FILLMORE we'll !,
This noble work to do. y
For our foes shall fall, &c. 2H
o 2 . - a
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12

Never attempt 10 dive religion o.
virtue into mon. lfthoy won'ttako tho
institution the regular way, depend up
on 1t that it will DO them no more good
than to preach metaphysics to co6tjng
stove, or PLAIN clothoo 10 n si,l whD
goes in for the fashion. rH.f -..r
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12

Ptcklcs.--An exceIlant way tD mako
pickels that will keep year or more,
is: Dropthrn into boiling wafer, butr
not boil them let them stay 10 lqI,
minutes, wipe thcm dry aud drop into
cold spiced vinegar, and they viii not
need to be put into salt and Jsw6ic r.7--.-
Tho above ismy wite's ruie,, which aho
has proved to be a good one.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12

In old times, says Tennessee ex-
change, Democracy used to speak Of
+ ED EBAL WINGS. We never
know exactly what they meant. We
see it now I, it was 10 distinguish them
from FEDERAL DEM0CRATS---.
ike BUCHANAN, for instanee.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12

aaHHE
a PLEASANT CoCNrEY 70 LivE IN
The following is from u letter written
by gentleman at Lahore, dated tho 7tn.
of Fobrua'y:f.. ......a --... Ike ,.
You are probably aware that tho
country of the FIVE rivers is nfestcd by'
wolves, bears and ieupards, especially
The FIRST named, which have SO multiplied
o! Of late as to become national nuisance.
l}y loose registry, kept in tho sevt1,
provinces Of the Putjaub, it appears
that the humber Of children thit siavn
been catlied ofsby wild beasts amoonts
to 1861, classified as follows; 1,1O6 Ly
wolves, 33i by bears, aud l25 10y loop,
ards or chotas. Tho rewards hilbsitof
offered were not sufficient TO iuduce tho
lus'y and renturesomo TO make u trade
OF IL, an3 Nc various patches Of iunrlo
arc admiralty adapted for The shelter Of"
these beasts, aud AZ barriers 10 therama. 2
teur hunter. u.,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12

SIS bye aHHfrrA Ntsf{ess Sst{ 8 tsr.< e.7S 4
the the citizens together, as though, by
q s3ssf .sg ssss 900 sgg isNsss
BY the time the Aida had neared
the city to, be. seen with distinctness
the crowd that had assembled on both
sidesfof the river, could,no have num-
bered less than $4,000. This number
Iswelled until before the boat had made
her dock 10000 persons were assem-
bled, completely covering the piers,
docks, warehouses, steamboats,, and
vessels in the. vicinity. The shouts
that rent the air from this immense
throng, were deafening, and the enthu-
siasm manifested certainly exceeded
anything of the kind we ever saw in
Albany before, and administered Sc
we're rebuke to the Albany Common
Council which (the majority being
Black Republicans had refused to make
any appropriation for the reception.
Upon disembarking from the boat,
Mr.. Fillmore wasrepeatedly and most
vociferously cheered. Ha.siI
The crowd which assembled in the
various streets along the line, certainly
numbered from 10000 to 100000, and
at every step Of the,sprocession Mr..
Fillmorewas groetcd with the most en-
thusiastic cheers. IL ssdm1a zisdl 11
g,A very noticeable feature of the
day was the fact that in a great ma
jority of the iron foundrics, the labor
ers left off work at noon for the pur-
pose of taking part in the demonstra-
tion, thus indicating the feelings exist
ing among ouG mechanics sEtgaia1
Upon the arriyal.of the processionin
front of the State Capitol, Mr.. Fill
more and the New York delegation
were conducted to aspacions platform,
which had been constructed over the
steps in front of the building. Here
Mr.. Fillmore was again cheered by the
multitude, ~ -, -, ~ -, ,..,9
After order had been partially res
tored, His Honor Mayor Perry, of AL
bany, welcomed him in an appropriate
address. =
After the cheers had subsidized, Mr..
Fillmore responded in an eloquentan d
patriotic speech which will be, found
ION the opposite page. Read it. $500
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egeotedto General Intelligence, Literature r;utb

" sasag- Essaga stS1 5hlse sSFn Laal
sgIft4g ss mo- ysgi o. g. 40 fpa s
z ~ E77' Y 7-y-T = : TT W ( :, = tr-t -
saa'9qateasi asstseaea' gayozg 3vaa
-raE lrsn1gssoE aa. zasGaitgbs uf
2--G-l .-.l..- M .aAEg1 ,gasca Q gaai. gr
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12
Worth Knowing.

One pound Of green copperas Goat
scveii centa) dissolved in ono quart Of
water, and poured down prity, with
cttuctuaily concentrate and destroy tho,
fuulest smell. For water closets on
board ships aud steamboats,. about no.
teIs aud other places. there is nothing
80 nice TO cleanse and pnniiy those plaa
ces as simply green copPeras, dissolved
and for sick rooms. it may be placed
under the bed in any thing Lthnt will
hold water. and thus render L hospital 4
or any other place of sickness, free
from unpleasant smells. The Butchers
stall, fish markers, slaughler houses,
sinks and whenever there arc put,idi
and offensive gssses,. dissolve -cepcras,
and sprinkle i, about, and IN a fow days
the bad smell will pass away. Il a
cat rat or mouse die about ihc h0rsali IL
Is sprc TO drive way,the. offensive arnelb.,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12

Ono Of tho best hits ever made 4 s.an
imPropriety in laiy's dress, was made
by TaIleytand. During the RoyoInlion
whep asked by o lady his opinion of her
dress ,ebe replied, "lt began too Iaivs.
and oudedtoo SOON B.. E.r,.. .,..r.... .r..-
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"xou can TURN n, Buohanan q,


The Augusta Chronicle is indebted
to a gentleman of high character for
tho following anecdote of that veteran
statesman and patriot HENRY CLAY,
and the chameleon turn-coa politician,
JAMES BUCHANAN :Gga aa1 - z {,
taa June II, 1866.
Dear Si;r::-Your notice of Mr.. Bu-
chanan, a few days since, reminded me
of an anecdote told me of him by Mr..
Poinsett, of South Carolina, some years
ago.
A party of gentlemen were dining
together in Washington, among whom
were Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Buchanan.
buchanan had just been appointed
Minister to Russia, and was making
some inquiries of Mr.. Clay about court
dress, its character, cost, &c. Mr.. G.
told him that he had one, for which he
had no use, and would give it to him.
Mr.. Buchanan thanked him, but said,
as he had worn it it must be tarnished.
Mr.. Clay replied, in that manner which
was peculiar to him, and which Bu-
chanan will never forget: con! BUT
you CAN TURN IT, B6cMANAN!"
The discontinue of Buchanan was
complete, as the conversation took
place just after Mr.. B. had turned his
political coat in most unblushing
manner. Mr.. Clay's rebuke to tOld
Buck should be before the people. 1t
-. IL. IL = - . =
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12

a gentleman, in his eagcrnoss at tho
table to snewor a cal for some apple.
pie, owing to the knife slipping on the
bottom of the dish, found his knuckles
buried in tho crust, when wag, who
sat opposite TO him, voty gravojy OBJ
served, while he held his plate,---- 4,
"Sir, Ill trouble you fof small bit,
while your hand is inp SRA
+. EH Es .e~@--s@~-- Il. a 81 t.H
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4 pa WEEKLY l|s in Politics.

- ~ a8N Ssl@ ss6g}fSS $50 Ifsff fftENg5TIg Z
.ssdiavl ta9gat ggonn fsia hSasis9sih
- .a- t.- la. a.- z asst s....s A
oRssseRBR usya sa sglt8e
sas Va &ead sgsg f{r3 trs fwea4
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12

TO Renovatc a Rasor .Shop.--Rub a
litNe clean tolIow over TIC surface, nua
then pu, Oh the lit rart ofihs sbofr o ca
candle; tuo il smooth with a. piece Of
lead. Excellent. s. fs..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-12

= The young lady who rofuscd 10 20 tns ",
TO the riho mandatory boca uso some o.
of tho guns had no brecches, is spending
a few days at Nahsnt, looking pUif,u a.
ship that is said TO DO IN Sfays.
. 0.- '",.'a isst a.t@t. ts'.--t4t.t t4
Exert good influence whcrtvor yousf
are. t,fEE8fEtH s Er f FiaEf az wrrE
Prosperity gains frieudss adyorsityl %
tries them, -e,..... ...
Attho gate where suspicion enlers ss
love goes out. .s..
4 If you don't wishto Get angry uoyer =
argue with q blockhoad.
Clever Follows-- People who spond
two dollats cycty time they mako QUO,
There is boy down c5st sounc3n, %
monty tall thbt he can'0 tell whonids 70
toes are co'd,~ jiasleyoa 8I n5Egg
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1'hoso who say least think most
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LIBERTY AND AND AND NsEp ARABLEg
M0MANOW NONGAA COUNTY COUNT lUY IL 266 266


..
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
A Determined Assassin.

A correspondent of the Lynchburg Re-
publican gives an account of number of,
attempts which have been made on the
life of Geo. w. Richardson, Of Smythe
county, Va. About three years ago,
while at Marion's Hotel, at a late hour Of
the night, he was called by voicein tile
street, and upon putting his head out Of !
the window, a heavy stone was thrown at !
him from the direction from which the,
voice seemed to proceed. Shortly after-
wards while walking the streets Of Mars
ion, gun was snapped in his face. On
an other occasion some one knocked at
the door Of his residence, and upon Mi.
R.'sopening it, an arm was thrust in,
having huge bowie knife in the hand,
which slightly cut Mr.. RS clolhing.--
About month since an apple thoroughly
poisoned with arsenic; was sent him BY
some unknown person, but The plot was
detected. The last attempt on his life
was made while he was atthe house ofa
relatives house during the night. At "a
late hour the window Of his bed room
was broken anda pistol fred,at him--.he'
ball narrowly escaped his head. tsiia
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
New Members Of Congress.

Horace Greeley has been taking look
at the new members, some Of whom he
describes:
There are more new members in this
House than in almost any before, and
some of them seem likely to be remember
ed---Among these l count Gen. QuiIman,
of Mississippi, not fierce fire eater in ap-
pearance, but seeming rather quiet, eld-
erly farmer or planter, with hair and un-
shorn beard becoming silVery, born a
New Yorker, but leaving our State while
it stillupheld slavery, and devout, un'
questionable believer that some men
were made to be other mems chattles--
also Mr.. Lake, TX. N. ofthe same State,
tall, large boned, athletic specimen Of
the kind of men they get up in new
countries, where Natureis bounteous and
all things have room to grow. Richard
Mott, of Ohio, is another of the large
framed new members--a Free-Soil Dem
ocrat Of the Quaker faith, who insists thai
bis. election to Congress was mistake
since il was something that neither he
nor any one else had ever dreamed ortil
Just before it occurred.--I wish coulc
hope that such mistakes are likely to be
come common. Anson Buahngame
I Mass, is a young man ofwhom the cOun
try has heard somewhat, and is likely t
hear moye.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
Kossuth on the Eastern war,

"Look al ihe Polish question, From y
The very beginning Of lLe war, The Britt
ish people were perlecIlyup 10 the under
standing, that withou. a Polsh campaign,
The whole war can but be disgraceful !
iragi-comedy. Every man in England
does perfectly understand, that the true
basis Of Russia's preponderence, conse- 5
quenqy the true origin Of this war, is ini :
the partition Of Poland. They all Of
them know that ii this war is 10 Be termit
mated without presenting the Polish nation
a fair chance for reyilldicaiiig its indepen-
deuce, the unavoidable next result will be I
coalition ofihe Despolc Powers bf Eu-
rope against England, noIninally consti.
tullonal. The events ofthis yeaf's CAM
paign have perfectly convinced them that
| was fully Fighlsin having warned Eng.I
| land thai no successes in The Crimea can
bring the war 10 an issue. II to-day lhp
sufFrares Of tie people were collected
man by man, and woman BY woman.
nothing more sure than amSlorlIy, mum.
libering BY millions, world vote van eiFsel
llsiss war BY Polish lcampsign,a and SAFE
! peace by Rolands restored nationality. =