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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-06
They are Scared!

The unusual spectacle Of n candidate
for Vice President Of the L. States Ia
king the stump, IN his own dehayf, is
now presented to the American people.
John G. Breckenridge, Of Ky, on the
Buccanecr Fillibustcr ticket is stump
ing it for himself and Old Buck! That
shows how the tide is rolling. Burnt
Brandy can't save Buck & Brock. if
they arc driven to that two months be-
fore the election! Sham Democracy is
in relapscd condition, and having no
constitution to build upon, its oitaltty
GIBBS away, daily more rapidly! -
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-06
a 1ard Kit!

Gallahor, in his speech at Fairmont
on Monday, referring to the fact that
Buchanan had merged his identity in
the Cincinnati Platform, said that Old
Buck. would not leave his friends com.
fortress without memcnto, after the
defeat which awaits him. They could
print the Cincinnati Platform in lit.
tie book, and call it Old Buck, with the
following stanza for title page;
" leave you here this lituc book
For youto look upon
Here you may sec your fathers face,
Whcu he 10 dead and gore :"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-06
NORTHWESTERN VA. RAILROAD.

The track laying on this road is be-
ing pushed forward theoretically, and
in such q manner as to insure an early
completion of the road. We learn
that the "iron horse" reached Clarks-
burg, for the first time, on Saturday
last, which created considerable stir
among the natives. A daily passen-
ger train, we understand, is now run
ming between Grafton and Clarksburg,
and will be extended as the track lay
ing progresses. A locomotive, with q
supply of rails, &C., arrived at Par
kersburg last week, and the rails are
being laid at that end of the road. 1t
is intended that the entire road be
ready for passenger and freight trains
early in November. A handsome and
commodious depot is now in course of
erection at Parkersburg.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-06
CINCINNATI, August 80, 1856.

Dear Sir Our weather is now, and
has been for some time past, delightful.
The signs around us bctoken the APP
proach of that most melancholy of all
the seasons-Fall. The city is remar-
kably healthy. The great Oliver of all
good has suffered no calamity to bcfall
US, and no pestilence to mark it's raya-
ges with sorrow and death. Items of
local news are scarce, comparatively,
and the absence Of large number of
the gay and pleasuro-seeking, away at
fashionable resorts, renders the city
dull. Business for the fall has hardly
set in, and until the river gets "high"
and business commences, things wear
a sort of um-drum aspect, amounting
to almost monotony. Except wife
whipping, an occasional burglary or
fire, a case Of murder or political
speech or melee, there is scarcely any
thing to disturb the course of events as
they take the even tenor of their way
Yet you must not suppose our city is
"fcnccd in" and finished /; you could
not commit greater mistake. Re-
turning after an absence of six weeks,
/ find many places that were familiar
to me as the location of old rips of
houses, giving way before the tide Of
Improvement, and fine residences or
splendid stores slowly rearing their
imposing fronts,--tho best evidences
of the growth and prosperity of our
good city. A company, too, has been
formed to build a bridge between this
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-06
PARITY cPERrssIoM !

- -
1t is hypocritical in the extreme, and
as dishonest as hypocritical, for the
sham Democracy to cry out against us
" Prescriptions Why so? Because
their whole system Of operations and
organization arc the quintcsccnce Of
prescription from first to last. Their
courthouse and school-housc and clos
ct caucuscs arc as secret as the strictcst
council Of Know Nothings that ever
assembled, and yet the caucus wire
pullcr, just from the secret session Of
his clique is the loudcst thundcrcr
against "sccret political prescription"
that can be found above ground
Such demagogucry is like the dodge of
the shccp-thiof, who, with sheep upon
lis back under color Of the night hal
Ioos Justify, ".Stop MicfE to divert
the pursucr from the really guilty.
Sham Democracy charges Americans
with prescription because We 60 for the
doctrine that foreigners ought to have
time to study and become acquainted
with our Institutions before they are
allowed to vote at our elections. If
that is prescription, We plead guilty,
ard leave our cause to the verdict of
our country, with such advocates as
Washington, Jefferson, Madison and
"Old Hickory" to plead our cause
II opposition to a Roman Catholic po-
Mical influence in our Republican gov
crnmcntis religious prescription, then
we plead guilty again, and point back
to the union of Church and State ten
denotes of the hydra-hcadcd monster
Romanism in all ages, Or ask y0u what
sort Of friend to Republican govern
ment You have always regarded politi-
cal Romanislp to be. This is the OK
tent Of our notwithstanding more.
Now the sham Democracy, arc not
only prcscriptivc, but oppressive and
tyrannical, and VIC shall not even go
beyond our own State-ayc, we need
not go beyond our own county--to de-
monstratc the proposition, bold as it
may look to be at first blush. Surely,
the men and the party that pirate and
prattlc so loudly about prescription
ought themselves to be above suspicion
Of practising what they dcnouncc -
But take them to the record, and sec
whether political prescription, as prac-
ticcd By them, does not amount to
party oPPression' We shall cite few
instances to show that it does.
In the State Of Virginia, there are
10000 American voters, to $4,000
Democrats, as shown at the last Gov
errors election. Now the State has
been 50 ge,yymandcred by a Locofoco
Lcgislaturc--the Congressional Dis
ticts 50 laid ofr--as to render the G.
lection Of any other than a Locofoco to
Congress almost an imposslbility. 10
show the practical operation Of their
Icgislatire prescription we state the un-
dcniablc fact that in the present Con
nrcss the $4,000 Democrats in Virgin.
ia arc represented by FOURTEEN mem
hcrs, while thc78, 900 American voting
population, who bear an equal burden
or taxation, and support equally the
interests Of the Commonwealth and ma
ton, have but ONE representative in
Congress, and lie from a district for
racrIy represented by Democrat
t1hank heaven that cRe is n h0st viz;
Hon. ions s CAnLrLg). VIC may
ak aud siU9 the tesut.ca Of repre-
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-06

pgy~ The last tStar' says that the
Americans "Seizea" the Courthouse
on Court day. Now the editor knows
that the notice Of our meeting was Civ
en- for month previous, and that the
Democracy had no appointment to con-
hict with it---that Mcssrs. Ncoson and
Russell occupied the Hall at July term
and were listened to by both parties
without interruption. AS an accredit-
cd representative Of the American par
ty, in the absence Of Mr. Garlic, we
had q right to the stand, and it was
our duty to fill the appointment. We
exercised our right, and discharged our
duty, without compromising the digni.
ty Of q high-mindcd and honorable
constituency, 50 far as VIC were able.
1t is Small potatoes in view OF facts,
for the Star to talk about Americans
'sei2jny' tho Courthouse. Political
capital must be running !op Up street!
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-06
STATE ELECTORAL TICKET.

Isl DIST. JAMES G. HOLIDAY, Norfolk CO.
81 tlENRy WooD, OF Mecklenburg,
81 " WILLIAM MARTIN, Of Henry,
Ath " Til. Nj. BoNDURANT, Buckngh'm
Glh " WILLIAM NJ. CABELL, of Nelson,
9th WILLIAM &. SCorr, Powhattan,
Eth " GEORGE =. YERBy. Northampton,
9Th " JouN CpIrcHER, Wcsmorelond,
9th T. Il, SHACXELroRD, Fauquier,
10Th 4 ALEX. Il. BoTELER, Jefferson,
nth JOHN ID. lMBoDEN, Augusta,
18th WALLER L. STAPLES, Mont om y.
l3lh Isaac J. LErrwIcm, Wylhe,
Illh HENJAMIN II. SMITH, Kanawha,
10Th J. w. GALLAHER, Of Marshall.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-06
LATER FROM OREGON.

The steamber Columbia had arrived
at San francisco, bringing Oregon
papers dated July Goth. The news
possesses no particular interest.
The Indian War in Southern Greg on
hos been brought to close; most Of
the bands having been subdued. The
volunteers excepting one company, had
returned home, Johns band which stood
out for long time, have come in under
an agreement that they are not to on.
swer Tor any crimes, or return any sto.
len property,
In Tho North the savages still remain
hostile, though they keep proper dis.
lance. Col. Wright with body of reg.
ulars is in tho Yakima district, but has
not been able to subduo tho indians, nor
to effect treaty with them, though
there is prospect ofpeace.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-06

There exists no longer any doubt
concerning the erection Of q bridge
across the Ohio between the cities of
Cincinnati and Coviugton. All the
stock has been paid 10, and prepare.
tons are being made for the early com.
meuceinent Of THE important structure.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-06

The 9reonbrier Agricultural Society
intends holding it's third annual txhibi.
ton at Lewisbmg on the 9Th ipst....
den. Gilbc,t S. Moen. Of Shenandoah
will deliver tho annual addicss.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-09-06

Decline IN Tie Prices Of Wheat anil
Fiow. The City Mill puts flour aud
wheat dowa "peg or two" to-day.
Super -four by tho barrel, S5,75--io6
lbs. $50. Fine do. 4,Y5 per bbl~4
196 lbs. $50. Now white wheat /, 90;
rod ST.. There isno prospect, at pres,
ent, Of an adyance--.the Indications
are favorable to still further decline.
- Stea6, Her.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-20

Interference had in,erpossd. The troops undo, a
command Of Col Cook dispersed Lanes men 40
returned toward Lawrence fin regular orderJ ysSsy,
Ike 20 many ssvaPes.
.FroD TIE ycsey on iaqUirey. Of Saisyday
LATEST FKon kA>sss-lh h. packet Keys,one ..
rived a, her landing this morning direct from Iesv's
worth. We lean from the geuemanly Office, ~.
busircss WIS ent rely suspended n. Lcayenworth 80
most of 'fe eiii1ers had leit the place. II Wa.
nored abou; he til the Keystone cf tina, lane va.
about three miles from Lenyenworth and intended a.,
taking the town. IL also stated tina, an exurs..
Ead been dispatched afer Gen. Reid who had i.
W,siuort for Lawrence. with request that he marrh
his forces 70 Leasenworih.
F,er The h7pire, II Frfdly
LAwRYNCF T. BIZ ATTAcRED.-Ne oonverasd with
aceItLmsn. Mr. Ciuse yesterday. on the s,esuns,
Carer on his wsy To ~. Lonis for the purpose Of por
chasing srms to be used by the Aissourans in the vv
m kensls. III. G. read as after winch be bal 70.
ceyed from Judge NaptoD jus; before leaving home in
forming lin of the Intention at Gen Reid 10 attack
Iawr, nee Gen. H. with force was 10 leave Wes,por,
: t.yy lsst AT 10 clock Monday follow ny at ,he
G,,h,st FIR Iawr,rce, and was to b. joined by Tia
orc. NJ der chardson and Siringfelow who, il Wa
soid were oncnmped near the town Of Lawrence, rf
awaiting ory he arrival Of Gen. Reid with his coz.
msud Ia tcck and destroy the tow Mr.. Crose gave
II a his OF ion that Governor Geary or no other per-
ION e. nd rev, nj tie destruction OF Lawrence, a. is
o,c and that If ane had been fully determined upon
W. do not 1--WE the words of Judge Napton q Of NJ.
C.. but The substance and the facts.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-20
HOW GOV. GEARY Is RECEIVED ALONG
THE BORDER.

Py the steamer Cataract toJetierson City, and thence
to this city by railroad, We recei'ed papGrs Yesterday
itt,rpoop from Weston and Brunswick dated the 18th
ard 18Th inst.
The arrival of Gov. Geary was duly herllded AMI
con fncrted upon a. follows
m, UoLis Platte Argas of Friday says:
On his way up tie river he made speeches at Boon
willie GLASGOW and Lexington which gave full saisiac-
tioh 10 th' Sc who heard lin. Ii he can succeed In
oue:ing the disturbances created IN Kansas Territory
by Lane nrd his myrmidons and cause proper exc
cI,ion NJ Tho laws be viii BE- sustained and receive
Tie AZ notation of all Missourans. We have full con-
ten, in the dc cision aud nerve of Governor Geary
to do MS duiy But until he rs thoroughly uied, and
proves himself equal to tie responsibilities he has as
.uued We viii be somewhat distrrIsful of the issue.
To thwart him in his purpose 10 carry OUT the laws, he
iss he Black Republicans and all The Fee-Sel eie-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-20
THE FRANKLIN CELEBRATION.
Correspondence Of The N. Y. Tribune


BOsToN, Sept. L. lo56.
Given two or three miles of men dustlly tramp
inc in broad day, through city streets, dumb,
back-coatod, mcagcr-oohng, utterly VOID OF poetry
or picturcsQueness, or even personality, aud what
have YOU 10 inspire, WHY or interest spectator
Much such was our great Franklin procession of
Yesterday. Thoroughly bored long before The Bos-
ION Board of Trade came along, looked upon tina,
cayalcade of dalkly moving legs and dusty boots,
intcrspersed with advertising vans, consequential
marslals outside of puppet horses freincn dressed
ia Nose, brazcn bands lesdirg dragons, &c Ian
GERS cadets" etc, all patriots OF the famous
Burus escort. heavy United States officials boxed
I'D in hacks, melancholy clergy aud drowsy civic
dcnitaries Waggiug 10 and fro IN bar0uches, Free
Mas,us, tawdIny streakcd WIN git ami silver
looked upon all thlS ds 1t struggled along iOr two
bours with feelings the reverse of enthusiastic
snrinoy or sympathetic Bcdzzcncd men, be-
dzz,u.d horses. even brdizZencd Decentralization
institutions and Pagdn-tlrst childhood and second
,bi,dhoud marched on splrItless and without =
sctud. without cN funeral note 10 enll'ea the
b,Staud.r. We Will except, however, the Cam
bridoe students These Ingenious youths were the
only live feature IN the hong hlc OF prrlpaetlcs.
They cbeeled yoheenily the pretty 9 ris and house
maids in the balconies who, from behind ..cir para
sols. waved white rags reply.
How could it BE- otherwise How could men,
uLo Lucv themselves to be in the midst Of -
greatest political revolution Of modern times, aud
lace to nre with an issue eariully grave a. that
which now moves the soul OF human KIND, give any
enthusiasm or spirit, any genuine interest or en-
coo.d attention. 10 all 80 local lis effect
1s tle INAUGURATION OF the statue OF i man who died
in $780, When terrible political battle-a bat
Ne between Freedom and Slavery, Liberty and Ty-
rnny is asita-ing every home and every heart III
New. Elglaud--when every true man is hoping,
pleading, praying Tor victory TO the right, aud mai
iug his political aith part OF bis very religion how
can such turnout is that which raised the dust
in our street, Yesterday be anything but an im-
m,nse iriyolity, giving d gay holiday 10 children,
but raising good-natared contempt in the minds OF
manly end wGmanly people. How could the mn
Hho had cbeered Fremont the day before. cheer
yes.eyd.y TIE OaA Hall van, er he Board Of Trade
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-20

the UNITED SnhHlrOchs; OF NJ VINO ntu Just Oeeu
kindled BY an appeal for Free Kansas, and burned
with an irrepresstle indignation against the wrongs
Of our Western brethren, how could he exut over
Roessles Lager Beer Kettle. or Spalding's Rose
mary Bottle, or the Knights Templsrs.
Suppose the occasion had been the Inauguration Of
the statue of FrankHn one Of the first great Ere
mont men (under another name )--as one OF the eari
est leaders in the eau Of Freedom against Slavery
how well would such ceremony have timed with
the almost unanimous political feeling of our peo-
Pile How inspiring would have been The inscrp
tions on the banners how exutant the cheering how
warm and gloriols he spirit of the crowd, and the
responsive enthusiasm OF the long ranks of lreemen.
But, in such case, Fillmore Od-line Wing would
hardly have been the orator OF the day: grave,
Unor-saving cotton merchants would hardly have
iiiicd The gir:ngts and the patriotic soldiery Of
the Burns phalanx would never have been invited TO
escort the host But, as il was a stranger, looking
upon Yesterdays procession, could never have CON
cciyed that Boston men We're claiming to stand and
to be heard in the van OF the great movement for
Freedom which eugros,t. the thought and action Of
the North, ana which in lis sternness and its fearful
in portancc makes such hid s-play this Frank
lin celebration to appear an exaggerated flip
pancy, a. faced and dull Is it was pretenti0us.
Such Was he significance Ol the whole thlng-.t
showed that the people have something Else to think
.h,ut W
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-20

The following is from the Donphan, X. T., Co''s't-
tutrOndhst, of the 10th:
About o'clock Friday evening, Sept. ), Col. Lane,
with between six and eight hundred of his thlevng and
egro-w orshipT satellites, had LecOnpton nearly sur
rounded. They came up from Lawrence to demand
and rescue the prisoners in the hands Of the law and
order men, among whom was the Rev ~ Cot Huichiu-
SON Lane cent in flag of truce and demanded that the
prisoners be delivered UP ius. anter The Pr-Slavery
men had released them about hour previous to this
demand and sent word back 10 that effect but II they
hsu not released hey would see him IN hi before they
would give them up There Is no doubt but Lane
aware the feet that the PrcSavcry men o the North
ern division OF tie Kansas nia were dlsbanding, and
that he could approach and perhaps enter LecOmpton
with IMMUNITY A number Of the Pr0-Slavery men had
crossed the Kansas River and Others route for
lone, when tie alarm was sounded that Lane aud his
abect nnions OF fnaticism approaching the city
lie most of the ProSavery men who had crossed the
ri, er but had not left the bank swan the river and
rallied to the protection of Leconpton. We were
drawn up in line of battle and could near the com
mands and maneuvering of Lanes men. They were
upon high hill east of LecOmpton, and deployed t.
the south Of the city along ravine and among the
timber that skirts the city Lane had two or three
pieces OF cannon planted upon the high eminence ea,s
OF the city, but they would have been OF no service
II that portion, he withdrew them The Pro-Slaverv
men had two pieces OF cannon planted about twenty
yards south of the embryo capitol and had them wei
charged with ball and powder and then evee al the
enemy and the match ready to "touch them off.
The prospect was very good for fight but tho acting
Governor deemed IT prudent TO call in the Uuited
States troops and prevented the sanguinary blttle
which would have inevitably taken place ii NJ such
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-09-20
KANSAS.
THE TRUE STATE OF AFFAIRS.


We are indebted to a gentleman who reached this
city Yesterday evening, direct from Kansas, Tor tho
following interesting communication respecting Kan
sas affairs:
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-10
1865.
Autumn. 1856
A, J. TIM & CO.,
1865.

HAVE NOW ON HAND A FULL
m and well selected stock of seasonable
Dry Goods, to which they respectfully invite
the attention of purchasers. Our stock EN-,
braces fancy aud staple of Foreign and Do
mostic Manufacture We name in part
Fancy and black Dress SILK.
Figd and plain Wool De LANES. a..
Rich printed and plain Persians.
Fancy and plain Cashmeres
French Mefinos and Thibet Cloths.
French and English A chintzes.
Lupin's sup black bombazine.
English, Scotch and Domestic Ginghams.
Black Alpacas, Mohair, Lustres and de bages.
French and Scotch Embroideres.
Swiss, Jackonet, book and null Muslns
Stella, Brnche, cashmere and wool shawls.
Bonnet Ribbons and dress Trimmings.
Superior Irish Linens and Shirt Fronts.
Best makes bleaChed and brown shirlings.
Sup bleached 4 brown sheetings, all widths.
Blcached and brown Linen Table Cloths.
Linen and cotton Table Diapers.
Birds Eye, Russian and HuckabAck tow cling
Red, VIII te, yellow and barred Flannels.
Best makes bleached and brown Canton do.
Super. French cloths and Doe Skins.
Satinets, Tweeds, Cassimeres and Jeans
Shifting stripes and checks, Linseys.
Kid, silk and wooden Gloves.
Cotton, lambs wool and merino Hosiery, &c
! Together with every variety Of goods in the
Dry Goods inc, all Of which will be sold a
the very lowest prices for cash.
ocl22 Al. TIM Il co.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-10
FALL & WINTER CLOTHING!
NEW STOCK.

r. FR0HMAN & co. respectfully in.
~ form their friends and the public that
their new stock Of clothing for the Fall and
Winter Trade. manufactured for the Steuben.
vile market at their Wholesale Establishment
IN Cincinnati, has just arrived. 1t is larger
more varied, and embraces finer articles than
usual.
The stock embraces Goats, Pants, Vests and
Hats and Gaps for men and boys handker.
chiefs, Cravats, Gloves, Hose, Shirts, and a
full stock of Furnishing Goods, Trunks, Car.
pet Sacks, Vaises, Umbrellas &c.
Frohman & Co. also keep on hand full
stock of Cloths and Veslngs, and manufacture
Clothing to order on short notice, at prices
that will be satisfactory to purchasers. Fits
warranted
Thankful for the very liberal patronage
heretofore extended to us We ask for con
tinuance of it. and beg to assure the public
that it will be our constant aim, by dealing
honorably, to deserve it, We may be found
at the old stand, Market street, one door east
of the Washington Hall. Give us a call.
sept,24 1856. L. FROHMAN d co.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-10
OBITUARY.

= Departed this life, for world of un.
dying happiness, from the residence of
her son, Q. G. Gray, Esq. of Ottawa,
ILL.,, Mrs. SARAH Gray, in the 18th year
Of her age. '.sj. a.
In August last, Mrs. Gray removed
from Steubenville to Ottawa, accompanied
by her SON, in view Of making his resi-
dence her future home, but God in His
infinite wisdom saw proper, On the ls,
INST, to remove her to a holier land -
After a few weeks illness, she passed from
&natural sleep into the sleep of death,
without the indication of pain.
Mother Gray had been member of
the Methodist Church for The period Of
sixty'three years, and for lorty-one years
member Of tile Church in this CITY,
Z All who knew her can bear testimony to
the consistency Of her Christian character.
Her renains were removed to this city,
accompanied by her SON and his family,
where they arrived on Thursday evening
last, and on Saturday, at 9 o'clock. PM. :,
were conveyed to their resting place,
from the residence Of Mr.. J. w. Gray.