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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

The Legislature has increased the
number OF State students al the Uuiver-
sity from thir,y-iwo to fifty, making one
for each senatorial district. Under the
former law, the tuition Of State students
and the expense of their board were
paid By the Commonwealth, tho present
law requires them topay their own
board. though they are still'freo matricu.
lationand professors fees, and arc allow
ed dormitory rent, with use of library
and public rooms. M a7 r,.r'7
The Charlottesville Je6ersonian learns
from a circular of the chairman of
the Faculty that thnty-four districts
will BIO vacant at the close of the pres
ent session, the Selections to fill the va
cancies will be made on the Isl Of July
by the Faculty, to whom applications
should be made. The districts of Har-
dy, Hampshire and Morgan; Jefferson
and Berkeley; Page and Shenandoah;
Loudon and Augusta, are among those
for which new appointments will be
made at that time. ssf
tl The Board of Visitors has been auth
orized to increase the number Of profes.
sors at the University. Between three
ond four thousand dollars have been
paid out annually for the board of State
students; this amount will not be used
to meet tho salaries OF the new profes.
s0rs. -
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26
SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

tDURSUANT to a decree Of the cifcui,
a. Court of Monongalia county, rendered
gl the April term, 1856, in the casa Of james
! Eyesley vs.. Robert Dayis and others,--I
shall sell, Gas Commissioner appointed for
that purpose by said decree,) ~ f'EfaHf
= on tile '4A Monday IF Nay, ne1t,
Chat being a Court.day) at public auction,
OH credit Of 6, i2 and iS months in from,
Of the Court House in Morgantown, the tract
OF land mentioned and described in the bill
and proceedings in said cause IL being
certain tact of Land, containing Forty.ono
and one.fourih acres, formerly owned by
Enoch Thompson, decd, situate on Robin.
sons Run, in said county, adjoining land, Of
Matthias w. Davis and others. The pur.
chaser will be required TO give bond beating
interest from The day of sale, aud sccuIity
for the purchase money, and lien will also
be retained for the same till paid
X. L. BEl,K HIRE, Comm.
April "a, 1850.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26
ROANE COUNTY,

We have barely time to announce
this week that The organization of
"Roano County took place last Mon.
day. The magistrates now assembled
at the Tavern House of NJ Is. Armstrong
in California, and after qualifying adj
.journed tothe house of L. G.. Armstrong
Esq. The court elected j. w. Cain,
presiding Justice; j. NJ. M'Whorler,
Clerk; A. G.. Ingraham, Crier, and A.
Waugh, Prosecuting Attorney. The
court afterwards appointed commissions
ers to district the county into four di-
visions, and transacted considerable
other business The Clerk issued a
marriage license on Monday evening to
couple who had been waiting two
weeks for the organization Of the court
The court was still in session on Tues.
day.
Quite large number Of persons were
in attendance aud everybody seemed
pleased and gra,ifed with the first days
proceedings ofthe Roane County Court.
- Virginia Chronicle. ts
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26
MAGISTRATE.

Mr.. Editor. You will please announce JAS.
T.McCLAsKEY, as candidate for, Justice Of the
Peace at the coming election. ~
april 90. aks Voicfs in District No. 3.
NJ We are authorized tie announce JOIN W.
GusEMAN as a candidate for Justice of the Peace
IN District No.2. april 90
Mr.. Siegfried PLEASE announce that Col. r
s. BANKERT, now cfMorgantoWn, will be sup
ported for Justice of tho Peace by
April 10. Many Voters OF this District.
CHARLES II. BuReEss, JoHr RUDE, WIN Don.
ALDsoN and ii. S. CooMDs, Esq'rs,, will be voted
for at the Spring Election for Justices Of the
Peace IN District NO. j. Cheat Neck.
April 10, 1886. ae ~
Mr. Editor ,--Please announce DANIEL HALL
as candidate for Justice of the Pence in Dist.
No. 1. itssNh April 10.
Mr.. Editor ISAAC POWELL will be supported
at the May election for Justice Of the Peace in
DIStrictNo.1. Ap. l2l Many Voters.
M + are authorized to announce CAp.L Hot-
w LAND as a candidate for Justice Of the
feace In District MOL. April ia.
"E are authorized TO announce aTnoMAs
w TARLEToN as a candidate for Justicc of
the Peace in District MOL, stthe Nay Sion.
April l2, 1896. a
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influence, and of keeping separate the
Church and State; and of tho adyan-
tage to be derived from frequent re-
currence to the earlier advice Of our
Fathers, which inculcated reverence
for the compacts of the constitution,
and the abstinence from whatever ten
ded to form geographical parties or
array one section of the Union against
another. Now, however, the whole
power of the Federal Government is
brought to bear against any individual
who has the independence to declare
his attachment to these old fashioned
sentiments. Whole classes of men stand
prescribed and ostraciscd for no other
offence than that of joining an associ-
alton which seeks only to correct the
excuses of party spirit, and to restore
the Cover. to the purity@it pcs
sessed when se received it from the
hands of those sages who founded and
reformed it. M
Looking, gentlemen, upon the Amer
lean party as destined to eradicate the
evils to which / have thus briefly ad-
verted, l am proud to be called one of
its members, and can only regret that
in selecting its flag bearers, the choice
Tor the Vice President had not fallen
upon one who could bring to the cause
higher guarantees for its success than
can be drawn from the humble services
l have heretofore rendered my country.
Thanking you again for the kind
manner in which you have expressed
your personal qualification at the nom
nations, / subscribe myself, a sal
nH Very respectfully, aaa yg
Your obedient servant, ua
,aaa'at #aa A. j. DONELSON.a y
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26
EFFECTS OF THE STORM.


PHiLADgLpHIA sntlered severely ftom
the hurricane which burst on the city a.
bout ten o'clock on Satuidaynight. with
greater severity in the northern part,
where some hundred aud fly houses
We're either unroofcj their chimneys
knocked dows. or received nther ininry
although no serious personal injury
was done. -.
The lnqairer sums up the damage ss.
follows: 224 dwellings. six clutches. e.
leven lumber yards, two glue factories,
todepots, two machine shops, three car
penter shops, one chair factory, nursery
and planning mill-damaged in all 1858.
Five dwellings,, three stables. a dye house
boiler factory, whiting factory. and
slaughter house destroyed-12. Total
loss estimated at 100000. Persons
injured (none fatally,) fifteen.
From AHiance.--We have received
an extra of Alliance Ledger, giving foil
particulars OF the destruction ofproper-
ty, and we regret to add loss Of life vt
that place by the stormof Saturday.
Mr.. Isaac johnson, aiarmer residing
nearthe town, was Instantly killed by,
the falling of the wall of e. Teeters Sc,
Co.'S store upon him. crushing IN his
skull. The mother Of mr.. JohDson ex-
iperionced so severe q shock at.behold-
ing the remains other son, that apoplexy
ensued, which speedily terminated her
life.
The destruction ofpiope'ty was i'm
mense.
AT WestcAester, Pa, The iornvdo was
very destructive in that vicinity, destroy
ing and damaging a largo number of
dwellings, barns, &c. The Episcopal
parsonage at that place was unroofed.-.
Mrs. ,Rebecca Smith had her skull frac.
turcd in consequences of shutter blow
ing againstit, which she was attempting
to close. Eat h-1sTaIa4U ai8tf ai fEG
At Wilmington, Delaware. several
houses among them, the public school
house, and Asburys Church.. were par
tiallyguuroofed by the tornado Of last
Saturday land portion of the Railroad
bridge oven. the Brandywine was demol-
ished. ~ ftf
Berks, Chester, and Delaware couu-
ties suffered Some from Tho tornado.---
The courthouse at Media was unroofed
III Loseeloille, Mahoning county, O.
hio, there were seveial buildings demol-
lshed, bu, nojloss oflife.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26
MAYOR A. >. noNrrsorr:
INHERITANCE OF THE NOMINATION
Phladelphid, Feb. 26, 1856.


Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 1856.
To Hon. Aaore,c j. Donelson:
Sir: The National Convention
IN this city, having unanimously chosen
you as their candidate for the Vice
Presidency Of the United States in the
approaching election, have appointed
the undersigned committee to make
known oyou officially this proceeding,
and to ask your acceptance of the pc.
sltlon they have assigned to you.
In the discharge of this duty, the I'M
dersi gnod are happy to avail themselves
OF the opportunity it affores them, to
express their personal qualification in
the choice made by the Convention, and
to congratulate you upon result no
less honorable to yourself than auspi-
cious to the welfare of the country.
. With the highest consideration, We
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
Your obcdicnt servants, ...a.
ALEX. II. III. STUART, Of Va,
ANDREW STEWART, of Pa,
ERAsTUs Brooks, of N. u,
+. Is. BARTLETT, of Kentucky,
-, WILLIAM j. EAMEs, of Mass,
EPHRA1M MARSH, Of N. Jersey.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26


o. WHAT a LIE!!"t g9t
We find in the Telegraph of this
week, one of the most unblushing, da-
ring and damnable falsehoods that was
ever penned or published. 1t is from
the albany Argus originally, and is
as follows: p 700. 80, .... %. .-,' -
$50 odious was Donelson to, the
Democratic party, even as early as the
summer of 1852, before the election of
General Pierce, that the democrats in
Congress would not elect him printer
to the House, although he was then
editor of the metropolitan paper, and
the party had large majority of the
members" s, ,..'..,
Now, VIC shall refute this vile calum-
ny, and do it most effectively, without
calling to the stand any but DEMOCRAT
&c witnesses, and such as arc bound to
be believed by the Democratic party.
Mr.. JOHN Y. Mason, of Virginia,
please state what you know of Major
ANDREW JACKSON DoNKLsoN, the con
fidential friend of General Jackson, at
present the American candidate for
the Vice Presidency.
Just as Maj Donelson was about re-
turning, from i'll health, from Texas
as Minister from the United States,
Mr.. Mason wrote to him as follows:
v WASHINGTON, August 7, 1916.
"Tho services which you have rem
dered your country in the delicate ne
gotiations intrusted to you, are Justly
appreciated. YourPRUDENcE, DIsCRE-
TION and ABILITY, have inspired the
President with confidence which
would make him feel much more MT ease,
if that delicate task could be in your
hands. '.@
4" 1t gives me great pleasure to as
sure you that the publication of your
official correspondence will give you a
most enviable reputation for tie highest
qualities Of q statesman and diploma-
list. The President unites in the kind
estrogards, with your friend,
r .n =, J. Y. MASON.
To Maj. A. j. Donclson. a 5sla.
President PIERCE, come to the book,
and state what you know about cold
IIickory's friend and favorite," And W.
Jackson Donclson. .. '" ""'.""
!" CoNCoRD, May 80, 1851.
My Dear Sir IL rejoice that the
leading organ of our party is now un-
der your control, and regard the change
as most suspicious at this juncturc.
The tone, vigor, and sTATgsMAN-LIKE
grasp which you have brought to the
columns Of the linton, are not merely
important, they are absolutely 1NDIs-
PENsABLE in this crisis.
"With great respect, your friend &
servant, FRANK. PIERCE.
TO Maj. Andrew j. Donelson.
GENERAL JACKSON leaves the follow
ing testimonial on record, of the hon
esty and moral worth Of the American
candidate for Vice President;
=" I bequeath to my well beloved nc
phew, Andrew j. Donelson, the elegant
sword presented to me by the State of
Tennessee, with this injunction, that
he fail not to use it when necessary, in
support and protection Of our glorious
JInion md for tho r,rotnctjon of fho
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26
Announcements.
THE SHERIPFAI,TY

Mr.. for,-Please announce that will be
candidate for the rsheriilalty of MononcaIia
county, subject TO the decision of the May elec.
ton, and in opposition to the factionists of Nor
gantown and the present nomination of that
faction, .tf ELISHA Nj. SNYDER.
April 2, 1856.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26
I.etter From Err. Dallas.

WASHINGTON, April 17--Mrg Dallas,
in letter just received here says that
the subject Of the differences between
the English Government and the United
States will be fully discussed in parlia-
mept. He us led to believe that the
discussion will not be devoid of acrimo-
ny towards this country but he ispropa.
red to bear it like philosopher. He
mentions with particularly, numerous
acts of marked courtesy extended him,
including those Of members Of the cab
met, and he regards these manifestation
as expressive Of peaceeble disposition
towards the country. y. .s...s,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26

Br,dge ooer tie Mtssissippi.- TheJour.
nal of Commerce learns that from. in.
formation received intbat city, tits near
ly certain that either on Monday or Sat.
urday last, train Of cars was run, into
the new state Of Iowa, over the Missis.
sippi, by means Of the bridge construct
cd at tho foot of Rock Island Rapids.
Seventy niles of Railroad, reaching in.
to the interior of Musconhne in one di.
roction, and ia another TO Iowa City,
are ready to receive the train which for
tho first timc has crossed the father Of
waters, .atH l
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1aarrteU:

On the 18th inst, by ED. John Do
Garmo, Mr.. THOMAS Troy, of Marion
county, to Miss SARAH EFAw, of Mo-
nongalia county, Va.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26

We find the following item Of news
in letter of the New York correspon.
dent Of the Baltimore Sun:
"The long pending suit, under which
some $3.50 900 were claimed by Samu-
el O.. Ogden Of VIM. g. Aston, on. an
unsettled account Of partnership trans.
actions between the plaintiff and the
late John Jacob Aston has been termi.
mated by the payment Of $l26, 900 to
Mr.. Ogden, who is the father Of Mrs.
A0na Cora Ritchie."
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26

Pittsburgh, April 5.--Wm.A. Great.
rake was to-day conyieted'of seduction
in manner and form as indicted. The
ponisbmont may DO extended to three
years imprisonment in tho Penitebtia.
ry, and $4,000 fine. lie was seHt to
prison to await the sentence. He was
formerly clc,k ON the river.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26

Fusion in Coaaectic@t---A Connect.
cut farmer, according TO the New Haven
Register, says no had found in an old
hollow stump a fow days since, five
snakes, three squirrels and coon
driven there to herd together by the
bard winter. They had fused" to keep
warm. #tH
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26
FROM CHINA.

We have received, via San Francisco,
ICalifornial some late andinteresting in.
telligence from China. Sir james Ster-
ling has issued decree dated at Hong
Kong, by which merchant vessels of all
nations shall for the future be protected
by British men.of-war in passing from
port TO port This move is one of
great importance to trading vessels, and
it is the only way by which these pratt
cal depredations 10 the Chinese seas, of
which there has been lately go many ex-
amples, can be- offecually crushed. 1t
is announced that tho prosecution against
tho U. s. Consul keenan,, for liberatiDg
a prisoner, has been abandoned by the
government. Dir. Parker, the u. s.
Commissioner, had arrived at Hong
Kong, and had commenced his duties
by taking determined stand against the
trade 10 Coolies. a terrible fire had
occurred at Macao. Thirteen hundred
houses were burnt at an estimatable loss
Of over million Of dollors.--N Y
Times.
II A.. ...a L., ~ IL
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ng~ MORE TESTIMONY. .or

Kisawoop, Feb. 10, 1856.
DR. ]. Scorr & Co.,--(sents, ~
While attending the February term ortb.
Court at this place. during the present very in
Sore Throat, attended with sesere cough. Will,
rendered me almost unablc io at,nJ To IN y du,i,,
! procured from Jas. Z. hicGrew, a. bo,,i. ~
your :" White Cfsedssjaa ISeaaegi,' - which A.,
pied according To- the directions, on Monday
bout 10 O'Clock, and in one hour aitor the i,,,
appheanon began TO feel reiieycd, aud now r,
lo'clock, Tuesday, after three or four appiia,'
tons, am entirely relieved from every symptop,
iaSe pleasure IN rendering his tes,imonial OF
NedIcine which regard as highly valuable 10 III.
afflicted. JOHN = 'UANJJ.rSS"e
+. 3. heretofore ] have not been able TO ob,ai,
relief from similar attacks under seven or eigI,
days. r us"'
RinSpood, Feb. 20. 1856.
DR.. l. Scorr 4 Co.,
Gents,-The accompanying certificate il
from one OF the Judges OF our County Court
The Chronic case, mentionsd in my last Is p,iu
under treatment with the White Circassan Lin.
mcnt, with favorable prospects. s-s
very respectfully, J. c. McGREW.
Dr. M 'Lnnes Improved Liver Pills and lmn,o-
ved Nermhuge, also DIR. 1. Scouts Celebrates
Wbte Circassian Imminent, prepared solely I'M
der the supervision of Dr. 1. Scott, Rcsui.,:
Medical Graduate end Physician of extensive
practice. 1850
None genuine only as prepared by Ord. Scott
Co., sole Proprietors, Bank Place, Morgan.
town, Va. DR.. Lanes Improved Liver,pIis
tfcate of &. McLanc. Sa'1 3st 1870. = So.
D'All the above Medicines are for sale by
Druggists and Merchants everywhere. ~
.A3t.t tfl'e-------~--,-.s II N2r'
GSA. Hollo~ays Ointment and Piya
acertain cure for Scald Heads.-Henry, 10, Ma.
RIA, 10, and John Ames, 9 years of aye, OF ApaI.
achicola, Florida, were all three affected viii
this disagrecable malady. Maria in particulnr
was in a wretchcd plight with it, and ahhoncb
there were many remedies tried, yet tho malady
did not seem to decrease, indeed the disease
spread itself all over the suriace of the head to
the great annoyance of the parents aud disoopn,
future OF the child the blood Of the Others was
equally impure. At last the parents put tho
three under course of Holloway's Ointment (
pills, which cured them all in the space ofnine-
teen days Their health has since considerably
improved. These remedies are wonderfully OF
fcacous in all diseases of the skin. ~ -.
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CONSTABLE.

= H
II We are authorized 10 announcn JFssr J.
FIrcH as candidate for Constable in Distric,
No. 9. Err f.f
ME- are authorized to announce Mr.. j. w.
wv SAER as candidate for Constable, in
District No. Q, at tho election in May next. =
March 90, 1856. sy-sH - ..
ME are authorized to announce EDWIN
w CLEAR as a candidate for Constable, in
District No. 2, at the coming election. 't.
April 8, lS56.
ME- are authorized to announce ELIAS
w SIILLWELL Us candidate for Consta.
Bile. in District No.. 2, at the coming election
April D, 1866. ~ .ss a. ~.
NM Il arc authorized TO announce JAcop Nusa
w as candidate for Constable in the %
District, at the ensuing election. APP. IL.
MIR. tor,--Ploasc announce WILtIAa W.T.
SON asa candidate for Constable In Dist No. 1.
April IL, 1856.
We arc authorized TO anuounce NEwroN Hot.
LAND as candidate for Constable in Dist No. |.
April IL, 1856. .....
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COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY.
ME are authorized to announce RALPH L.
wv BERKSHIRE, Esq. Jas candidate Tor Com.
monwealth's Attorney, at the coming election.
April o. 1855. ,&trEFEal aF0G %
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-04-26

The anthracite coal mioes in Pennsyl.
vania, last year equslled in value half
the gold taken from California.
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ovERsEER oF -THE pooR.

OVERSEER OF THE POOR.
mr.. Editor: Please announce that LARKIN
liIDoRSEY will DO Supported, at the next olec-
ton, for Ovcrseor of the Poor, by sa;
April 8, 1856. MANY Voters.
Mr.. Editor, You will please announce A. S,
VANcE as candidate for oyerseer OF the Poor,
al the coming election. Many Voters.
April 10, 1856. FI
MT. Editor,--PlGase announce that Asa HALL
will be supported, at the next election for over.
seer OF the Poor. Independent Voters.
April 10, 1856. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-26
Died.,

In Jacksonville, Indiana, on the 9th inst, Mr..
ARTHUR T. CLARKE, In the sd year Of his
age, formerly resident Of this city.
OBITuARY.-Died, at her residence In Wash
ington, b. G, May 18th, 1856, Mrs RACHEL b.
BARNARD, widow Of the late f.. F Barnard.
She LEFT large circle Of friends to mourn her
loss, and to whom she was endeared bv her many
amiable qualities and virtues Gratefully will she
be remembered by the many who were the eciD-
tents OF her benevolencs and kindness. The
home circle was her sphere and for 1t she seemed
by nature peculiarly adopted Herlast days were
marked by constant communion with her God,
and though her suferings were excruciatinl. she
patiently bore all without murmuring, relying
confidently on Him for strength and comfort, as
she passed down to the dark valley. Her Only
child-a daughter-was ministering angel 10
her, and never was mother more blessed with
q ial love, and untiring patience and devot on
than was she In this lovely daughter Her last
hours were fun Of physical anguish, but her soul
was calm and happy, and with wings outspread
patiently waited the signal to fy away and be at
rest She particularly requested each and all Of
her friends to prepare to meet her in Heaven. Her
memory will long be dear to those she has left be-
hind, and will be another anchor beyond the
skies thither to moor their affections. Heaven
grant that their circle here broken may be found,
In the great day, complete above. D.*
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-05-26

BY WALL, BARNARD Il CO., Auctioneers
DOSITIVE SALE OF A VERY LARGE
L and Extensive Assortment of Rosewood,
walnut, Mahogany, and Maple Furniture,
Superior Cottage Sets, Housefur nj @ hi N 2
Goods, and other Fancy Articles at Public
Auction.-On TUESDAY MORNING, Nav
27th, commencing at 10 O'Clock, we will sell al
at Store No Is Pennsylvania avenue, between sth
and Oh streets, north side, large and handsome
assortment OF Furniture, Housefurnishing Goods,
Fancy Articles, DO, consisting in part Of
Rosewood, mahogany, and walnut Tae-a-tete
and Sofas
Handsome mahogany and walnut marble top
Bureaus
Handsome mahogany and walnut centre. Table,
Workstand
Rosewood Pianoforte and Stool
Mahogany and walnut Secretaries and Sideboards
IL sets Cottage Furniture, different patterns
Walnut extension and other Tables
Papier mache Tables and ladies' Workboxes
Plated Tea Sets, Casters and French China Vases
ornamental Clocks, Bronze Candlesticks
Mahogany spring seat Chairs and Rockers
Walnut, oak, cane. and wood seat Once Chairs
IL curled hair and shuck Mattresses
Cut glass decanters, Parian Pitchers
Walnut and oak Commodes and Eteeeres
Mahogany Hatracks, Refrigerators, and Mating
Together with sundry other articles in the house
furnishing line which we deem unnecessary
All OF the above goods are Of a superior quality,
and Will be sold without reserve.
Ierms: $50 and under cash: over $3O, credit
OF silky and ninety days for satisfactorily endorsed
WALL, BARNARD 4 CO.,
IN 22-dR Auctioneers.