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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-05-03
NEWS FROM OREGON.
Indian Iiostiiities.

The present aspect Of Indian bos,ili
ties in Northern aud Sonthern Oregon,
and Washington Territory. says the Or
egon Times, looks anythingl but nstte, .
lug. There is a glaotny ASPECT preva-
ding ,he'tuture fortunes of the whites.
The hostiles bmdes Ia the WaRasW ALA
vicinity are bidding us defiance; yeti, is
hoped that Col. Cornelius will be able
with his GOO volunteers, to rout this
combination. Though bloody contest
is looked for and the numbers unequal
we have strong hopes that the brave vol
unteers may be as successful as in the
four days fight in December. William
cite valley is about the only portion of
Oregon al present apparently safe from
the Indian murderers and this portion
of Oregon has furnished hundreds of her
best men, aud generously advanced it's
means aud credit for the vigorous pros
ecution of of the war, and the defence
of the frontier settlements.
The steamer Wasco says the Oregon
ian, while ascending the Columbia Riv-
or, between the Cascades and the Dalles
was fred into on Wednesday last by
the Indians, who were collected in large
numbers on the north side of the river,
opposite The mouth of Dog Tor Hood)
river Their balls however did no dam :
age. Major Haller, of the United States
army with small force of regul ars,
came Immediately down from the Dalles
to prevent the Indians from crossing TO
the Oregon side.
An express came from Vancouver,
says the Oregonian on Monday evening
last for aid. The indians were approach
ing the heart of the settlements. They
had driven the settlers from their BONES
to take refuge at Olympia, which is bar
ricaded. 1t. Col. Casey, as the Orego-
Man learns, Gale upon Col. Wright. in
command at Vancouver,for more troops
but he had none to send A company
of volunteers left on Wednesday night,
on the steamer Multnomah. for the
mouth of Cowlitz on their route to o.
lympa.
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Indignation Meeting,-Th citizens
of Christiansburg held an Indignation
meeting last week, to express "thcir
scorn and contempt" for the unknown
persons who locked several infant cows
up in the Female Institute there, to
"the great injury of tho furniture."---
The meeting adopted ascries of rcsolu-
tons, declaring the act to be "mean,
mean, mean" and expressing the opin-
ion that the perpetrators cane from
"tbc sinks of infamy and human deg
radiation" Tho resolutions were a.
doptcd unanimously.
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NEWS FROM CHINA,

Great Fire at Macao-1, 800 houses
6,pned-Damage 81, 900, 000--100
Persons Lost by tie Fire. So
The China mail Of January 10th says
that fire broke out a, Macao on Janu-
airy 9th and another the following night
which betwixt them destroyed the great.
er portion Of the Chinese part Of the
town, the number of houses burned be.
ing at tho lowest estimate, over thirteen
hundred, and the property destroyed up
wards of$l 100000. (The Hong X one
Register says $4,000, 000) The first
five commenced in the neighborhood of
the house occupied by the Chinese Hop.
pc, beforetha, functionpry with his Gus
Tom House officers, were expelled by
Gov. Awarel, and spread to the eastward
along the Nlattapao, destroying the
whole ofthe market, until by gfeat ex.
ertions on the part of crews ofthe French
ship-of-war Virginie and Constantine,
it was stopped near the residence ofthe
late Mr.. Paiva, close to the Portuguese
Custom House. aas aH ..f 0f|f
The second fire occurred in place
known as the Rua de Boteho. Prata
Pequsna, in some houses and boats sur.
rounded by a high wall, the gate of
which is locked every night. The con.
sequence was the inmates had no means
Of egress, and it is reported that one
hundred men, women and children we're
burned OF smothered. #H
The first fire was accidental but the
second was, it is believed the work Of
an iocendiary who is now in jail AZ.
ter the flames had been extinguished,
the soldiers fired upon the crew Of a
boat supposed to be landing with the in.
tention of pillaging, and who refused to
pay any attention to the challenge Of the
sentry though he discharged two mus
kets over them as warning. AS they
still approached, the guard turned out
and killed several men. Another at
tempt at incendiarism was made the
same night bat was banked through the
vigilence Of the Provisoro.
w. b. Fetterman has been appoint
ed Postmaster at Valley Falls, Marion
county, vice Isaac Holman, resigned.
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MAGISTRATE.

LEE Roy KRAMER will be voted for in Dist,
No. 2 for Justice of the Peace. NAV
MANLirF HarEs will be voted for in Distric.
No. for Justice Of the Peace. may a
Mr. Siegfried Please announ CO that CO... r.
s. BANKERr, now of Morga ntown will he sun
ported Tor Justice of the Peace by -
April 10. Many Voters OF this Dis,ric.
Mr.. Editor: You will please announce ia IN.
voters of District No. . that JAMES HAwruoRy
VIII he supported at the coming election for Jns
tee OF the Peace. tu,ay3l Many roters
Mr.. Editor; You will please announce the
name of FRANCIS MADEIRA, OF Alorrantowp. ~
a suitable person 10 be voted Tor Cor Justice Of
thePeace. may 3 Many Voters.
Mr.. Editor. You viii please announce Jas
t .McCLAsKEY,las a candidate for Justice of Nm,
sPeace at the coming election. OF
-f april 70. atb at} poters in District No. 3.
~ We are authorized ,c announce JONI w
SusEMAS as a candidatc for Justice ot'the Peace
in District No. g. ar aprjl 90
CHARLES II. BURGESS, JOHN Rtrr, WIN Don
ALpsoN and IL. s. CooMBs, Esq'rs., WILDE voted
Tor at the Spring Election for Justices OF the
feace IN District No. 3. ~ Cheat Neck
April 10, 1886. ~ 'N
Mr.. Editor,--please announce, DAME, NJ,
MS candidate Tor Justice Of the Peace in his,
w. = April -.
Mr.. Editor,-IsAAc POWELL. will be snpnor,o,
al the May election for Justice of tho pspcc II,
DistrictNo. 1. Zap. i2l nianyvoier III
NM L are authorized 70 announce CApr, Bo,-
wv LAND as a candidate for Justice of the
- D'"''''' w. 1. April -.
ME- are auth Dried TO announce .r,,o,,,.
w lAkLEToE as candidate tor Justic. of
the Peace in District no / m fba Niov cion,io "
April ", 1886. ''''"'
CONSTABLE.
we are authorized TO announce MAnw w
SCOTT as a candidate for Constable in Distric,
NO. lat the coming election. may3
= III We arc authorized to announce rrssr 7
FITCH as candidate for Constable in Disiric,
No.2. ''''''
NM f are authorized to announce Mr.. r w
wv SAFER as candidate for Constable. in
District No. 2, at the election in Maynext
March 30, 1856.
ME are authorized to announce EDWIN
wv CLEAR as candidate for Constable. j.,
April D, 1856.
w STILLWELL as a candidate for Cons,a,
oie' in District No.2, at the coming election.
April o, 1856. 80
NV are authorized to annoiioco JAoos Nu..
Wv as candidate for Constable in the o
D'stt'ct' 1.-THE ensuing election. Apl2
Mr.. tor,--Please announce VILLA, VIII
SON as candidate for Constable in Dist No. /
April IL, 1886 .5lEG 't'''''
We are authorized to announce NEWTON IJo,-
LAND as a candidate for Constable in Dist No
April 10, 1856.
~ OVERSEER OF THE POOR.
Mr.. Editor; Please announce to the voters of
District No. that JoHN SrCLAIn will be sun
ported at the coming election for Overseer Of
inc foor. lmay3l Many Voters of No. 3.
- mr.. Editor; Please announce that LARKIN
n. DORSEY will be supported at the NEXT elet
ton, for Oyerseer of the Poor, by
April 8, 1886. MANY VoTERS.
mr.. Editor, You will please announce a. 6,
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New York, April 2S. On the arrival
OF the Hon. Mr. Buchanan this morning
In the steamer Arago, he was received
6y joint committee Of the Common
Council and welcomed as the guest Of
the city, after which he was escorted to
to the Everette Et0Uso
q Tomorrow he will receive his friends
in the Governors Room OF the City hall.
lie declines the public diDuer rendered
to him aud will leave for Philadelphia
on Friday morning. .aa
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. The Wheat Crop IN Virginia. The
Staunton American says that the pros
pect for an abundant wheat crop in
that region is not very Aattering, and
that the chinch bug has already given
indication that it will again infest the
fields. The editor Of the Lewisbure
Chronicle, on trip to the South west
ern part Of the State, never saw poor
or prospect for q good crop, and in ma
ny places it was difficult to see wheat a.
bove ground. The graziers of that sec
ton are getting short of feed in conse-
quence of the dryness of the weather.
On the other hand, the Staunton Vim
dicator says that the wheat crop of
bemarle with that on the Valley Road
from Staunton to Harper's Ferry, is
decidedly better than it ever saw it
before. a'f .#
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Announcements.
THE SHERlEEAL.nY

hr.g E&tor,--Pleasc announce that will.
J a candidate tor tho Sherloliy of MonopYnI;,
> county, suljec, TO the decision or the NAV sI,.
ton, aud in opposition 10 the lactionis,s al No,
pantown and the present nomination ~, h.,
faction. M ELISHA Nj. SNlBrH '"'
April 2, 1856. k
I'VE are aatl,orized 10 announce Jo,ry n. n ,.,..
as a candidate for Commissioner OF tire Roy,,,.'
in the Eastern district of Monongala. my3
eoMMoNwEALTHS ATTORNEY.
AVE are authorized Ia announce RALPH
w BERKSHIRE Esq. ASA candidate Tor Con
monweaith's Attorney, at the coming .Icc,;,,
April B, 1886. VIVA
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WHERE NEW YORK. STANDS.


1t may be that people ut distance,
or those not we'll informed at home,
may be laboring under an impression
that the Amer.caH party ANEW York
is not united; shat " cons eqHenca Of
the treachery and destrJon py. What
was its organ, its vigor has become i'm
paired, and that consequently cloud
rest over our prospects in the State
II 1T be true that there prevails such an
impression anywhere, we can say that
1T is without the least reason, for this
day the American party in New York
Is sound to the core-united in support
of its principles and candidates, with
vlgor and energies unimpaired. 1t
entirely true that the Register, which
was bought up by George Law as one
OF the means to be used in obtaining
nomination, on his failing in the adj
venture was turned against our prin-
ciples and candidates.; but Mr.. Law
having purchased nothing and nobody
but some types and the editor, the de-
lection extended no further; and all
there is about that circumstance is, the
party is all the stronger from having
learned a lesson of prudence.
We can say to our friends at home
and abroad, that of the some sixty a.
merican papers in New York, all but
two, we believe, support the nomina-
tlons--and these two, by no means fol-
low the Register, but will we are per-
suaded, before the campaign actively
opens, yield to the pressure of unmis-
taxable popular sentiment. Our friends
abroad should understand what is so
well understood at home, that the de-
lection of the Register has neither
weight, character nor consequence; that
it simply andpurely piece of treason;
as much so as that of Arnold, with this
popularity; the traitor in this instance
having before betrayed every party to
which he could attach himself, his
treachery now by most people was
deemed a matter of necessity and only
question of time. Nobody followed
but all said--"it is '.just as he serv-
ed everybody who has yielded him his
confidence, and nothing more than
what might have been expected"
No, the American party in New
York is strong, united, healthy-all the
more so from what has taken place.
Its course it onward-right ahead
over traitors--in defiance of treason
strong in the right, in defence of it's
principles and i'll support of its candi-
dates. if a purchased traitor steps out
the ranks instantly close up he is not
missed; the word migrate rolls down the
columns, and the host presses forward
to meet the common foe. And onward
it course will be--for now, as ever,
there stand the same foe to conquer, the
same long, array of priesthood and long
line of votaries ready to throw them
selves upon our government fabric
the same conglomerate foreign element
ready to trample down our Revolutions
airy purchased berties-the same close
organization of political demagogues in
whose hands all these arc but as wax,
and so long as these high motives ex-
list to nerve the American arm and an
innate the American heart, the Ameri-
can party Of New York will continue
to stand as she ever stood-proud of
her NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of her enemies.
-Albany Statesman. .r .s...r.r F.
| mi. -------S--s%s--s--- .... e,
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Important from Merico--,Seiz,tre Of
Church PyopertY. t:

The fact that the insurgents at PIebla
had surrendered to the forces of Presi-
dent Commonfort has already been an.
nounced. II appears that all the officers
OF the insurgents have been reduced TO
the ranks as common soldiers. Com
monfort has issued decree placing the
ecclesiastical property Of Puebla, valued
at $50, 600. 600 under government con-
troll, and its revenue will be appropria-
ted to the reimbursement Of the Repub.
lie for the expense of the campaign.---
The clergy of Puebla, who are charged
with exciting the rebellion, will suffer
to the tune of some three millions of
dollars Commoniort. on his return TO
the capital, was received with an entbu.
siasm never before witnessed. All the
streets were gaily decked with flowers.
and banners, aud he received onani.
nous vote OF thanks from Congress. Il
-4~~---------
No ,no,, I,,o L., Po,,xc 1.,,t IL.
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The Stanton Convention.

The sturdy Americans of Loudoun
held Convention in Lcesburg on the
18th inst, and appointed delegates to
represent the twenty councils of the
county in the Staunton Convention to
be held the 9th of May, A series of
resolutions were adopted, endorsing
the Philadelphia nominations with the
hearty approval of the American party
in Loudoun, and pledging can united
and efficient support" which is tanta-
mount to twelve hundred majority in
old Loudoun, at the least computation.
The indications are that the Staun-
ton Convention will be one of the most
creditable political assemblages ever
witnessed in the State. The note of
preparation is sounding all over Vir-
ginla, and the appointments already
made in different counties include many
Of the ablcst and most eminent gentle
men of the State Winchester Rep.
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II l915,834 l625,413

1927 SILT, average of ~.
Our Southern friends will now I'M
dcrstand why 1t is, that they are in u
minority, and will, we hope, hasten to
correct the mischief by acting with the
American party. Let us put the whole
matter into American hands, and with
a natural basis, on which to rest tho OK
crcise Of the elective franchise, all will
be well. Wien Greek meets Greek,
ihcn c9mcS the TN Of wdr.
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Mnre nhau. 49, r.uit .rAa h. =.

More about tile Fruit.---The Peoria
Republican states that at the lowest cal.
cula,ion one.third. and many think one.
half the fruit trees in that section of the
country have been killed by the severe
celd of the past winter. Many of the
most valuable varieties Of The apple
tree have been ruined, including some
that were previously supposed to be par
ticuIarly hardy. Peach trees are very
generally killed, and other fruits suffers
immensely. This state Of things will
render fruit unusually dear the ensuing
season. gaa .;agfH sHB E8 g4N1
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Sr. Lows April 21.~-The Benton
Democracy oflbis State have nomina-
ted Thomas III. Benton for Governor /;
and MI Kelly. of Holt for Lieut. Gov.
erDor, The Atcbison Democrats nom
mated Truxtou Polk as their candidate
for governor. #
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We may live by forms, but there is
no dying by forms.
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Woman's Empire State is matri-
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w. b. Fettorman has been appoint
ed Postmaster at Valley Falls, Marion
county, vice Isaac Holman, resigned.
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enlarge, but simply remark. that the Ex.cr,;v.
Committee have invited all the delegate. 70
meet them in their Chambers at s O'Clock dis
Tuesday evening, for a conference with a
view to united action Of the two bodies in 70
gard TO final disposition Of the Terry case.
Ny own opinion is, at this moment, that a Q
testimony in this case will speedily be pub
Eshed to the world in full that after the peo-
PIE at large have given in their verdict, Terry
will be told that he has been found guilty OF
an asault, with attempt TO kill Hopkins; but
that the Committee have not any way or man
ner Of melting out proper or deserved punish
ment; but that he goes out 30 the world, for
'he people to punish as they may deem 6t and
proper that the Committee will add =
Your guards are removed from your cell.
ana you are at perfect liberty 10 60 out aud
face your constituents Of the State" This L
predict will be the end this must be the pan
ishment, if the committee desire 10 avoid a
conflict with the State or Federal Govern
ment. Ox,.p,o
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MRS. q. II. SMITH,

42O ID street north, tettcsea Ora and 7tk,
REGS LEAVE TO INFORM THE LADIES
- Of Washington, Georgetown, and vicinity
thst she Is prepared TO give instruction. In classes
FLOWERS and VASES. Also, Wax Fruit and
Ornamental Leather work
Ladies wishing to avail themselves Of this op-
portuuity OF acquiring a most beautiful accom-
pliskment will please call early as possible as
Mrs. 5. does not contemplate remaining long in
the city.
Wax Flowers In Glasses, per term OF - les
sO'lS. No
Wax ruit IN Glasses, per term OF II lessons. 5
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Boquets and Vases, Wreaths, Single Flower,
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OFFICIAL.
TREAsuRY DEPARTMENT, May %, 1856.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May %, 1856.
Notice is hereby given to the holders Of the
stock issued pursuant to the act Of Congress of
I'D July, 1e46, that such stock Is redesmable by
Its TERMS and will be paid at the Treasury on the
surrender Of the certificates thereof, on the 18th
Of November next, when interest thereon will
cease.
This department will continue to purchase such
stock prior to said day Of redemption, and will
pay therefor the following premium, In addition
to the interest accrued to the day Of purchase,
with one days interest for the money to reach
the vendor:
On such stock received at the Treasury between
the LIST day Of June and the 3ist day Of July, In
elusive, one-hah Of one per cent on the amounts
specified In the certificates;
On such stock received between the 1st and 3lst
days Of August, one fourth Of one per cent;
And on such stock received after the 3lst dav OF
August, the Interest accrued thereon, and one
days additional Interest only, will be paid
Certificates Of such stock transmitted under
this notice must be duly assigned to the United
States by the party entitled to receive the pur-
chase money and when sent prior to the 1st J uly
the current half years interest NUT also be as
signed by the present stockholder, otherwise such
interest will be payable as heretofore.
And notice Is further given to holders Of other
stocks ofthe United States that this department
will purchase the same between the 1st day Of
June and the lst day Of December next unless
the sum Of 81 800 900 be previously obtained
and will pay for the same, In addition to the In.
terest accrued from the day Of the last dividend
ofinterest, aud one days additional interest for
the money to reach the vendor Che following rates
Of premium:
On stock Of the loan Of 1912, premium Of 10
per cent;
On stock Of the loans Of lsa7 and lsasa a premium
Of Is per cent;
And on stock issued under the act Of 9th Sep-
tember, 1850, commonly called Texan indemnity
stock, premium Of per cent
Certificates transmitted under this notice should
be duly assigned to the United States by the par.
ty entitled to receive the money; and II sent pre-
Vious to the LIST July, the current half-year's In.
tere't must also be assigned by the present stock
holder, otherwise the interest for the half year to
that day will be payable to him as heretofore.
Payment for all the foregoing stocks will be
made by drafhs on the assistant treasurers at Bos.
ton, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties
entitled to receive the money may direct.
JAMES GUTHRIE,
mzs.otlzNov Secretary Of the Treasury.
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SCHOOL NOTICE.

"A SELECT SCHOOL, TIE NUMBER OF
IA pupils limited, will be commenced at the
house now In course OF erection, on the corner OF
10th and @ streets, on Monday, the 14th Of Sep
tember Particular attention will be paid 20
Mathematics. Those who wish to study Survey
Ing will have good opportunity, as have ne
instrument, and will give field practice weekly
For terms apply to SAMUEL KELLY, at Mr.
John Sessford's, on Penn. avenue, between 1lth
18th streets. su 90
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Educational.
PRIVATE rrtrUn.

ClVlI End Military Engineering,
No. fS3 TsHth s-tsef fsortk-EstabEitked a. Is22
/ FILL, PROFESSOR OF MATHEMAr-
o' les, will resume his classes on Monday eve
ming, september LIST, 1885, in the higher brsnches
OF Mathematics, CONSTRUCTION, Draughting, Civil
and Military Engineering, Navigation, Longitude Q
py chronometer time, Mechanics, the use Of all
scales and Mathematical Instruments
Terms.
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FEMALE SEMINARY
REV mo w Major p-,,,;,.,

rKNHE NEXT SESSION or THIS WELL
known Institution will commence on 10th Of
September. None but the best Instructors will
be employed and the Princinal will spare no
pains fully TO sustain the high position this Semi
nary has hitherto enjoyed.
Circulars, containing more complete informs
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cation 20 the Principal, at the Seminary.
au 3O-2w<
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styles and qualities Also, general assortment
Of Ladies', Gents, Boys, and Misses Shoes, ali
Of the above articles will and 1t to their advan.
tage to examine my stock before purch asing else.
where Call at 3. p. HOOVER'S,
Iron Hall. Penn. ave., bet. 9th ana 10Th
VN streets.
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FULL SUPPLY OF

employed to produce IS Hat, which is sold for
$3.50. We do cash business, meet with no los.
ses, but give each customer full value for his
money. Felt aud Straw H ats unusuaIlv low
N. b Agent for Driscoll's Balm Of Thousand
Flowers. Price 25 cents per bottle
ANTHONY, 1th street, near Pa. avenue, Agent
fof New OK hat company. m A~U
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PIANOS! PIANOS!

w gest and most reliable stock ofr<
Pianos ever offered In this CITY, con TY"
sIstlng Of every size, style and finish, from Bos-
ton and New~Yefk celebrated manufactures
ranging In prices from el75 to 1900.
Old Pianos taken In part payment for new, lib
eral discounts for cash.
Also, ALWAYS on hand, AccoTdeons, Melodeons,
Guitars, Violins, Flutes, Strings, &c.
IL PIANOS FOR RENT, by the evening,
morrh, quarter, or year.
JOHN p. ELLIS,
au % 3e6 Pa. ave near 10th street.