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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-26
A WOMAN IN BATTLE.

Mrs. Margaret Martin, who is at
present stopping at the residence Of
her grandson, in this city, is 90 years
of age. She is one of the few remark
able women Of the Revolution who
took part in the memorable occurren-
ccs of the struggle for American indc-
pendence. Her husband, Gilbert Mar
tin, was sergeant in the army Of
Gates, and was engaged in the battle
of Saratoga. Mrs. Martin, then a
young woman, was on the field during
both struggles constituting this battle,
and terminating in the defeat of the
splendid army which Burgoync had
transported with such immense labor
and expense from Canada, confidently
anticipating that he would be able with
it to divide the army OF the patriots,
and secure Sir Henry Clinton in pos
session of the southern line of defence.
Mrs. Martin represents the struggle as
most terrific. She says, that towards
evening, when Burgoyne, maddened by
the consciousness that all his splendid
schemes were about to be defeated, di-
rected his whole reserve and cavalry
force upon the feeble army of the pa
triots, the contestants stood within half
musket range Of each other, and pour
cd in their deadly volleys, while whole
files on either side fell in their tracks,
and still neither gave one inch. To-
wards evening, Mr.. Martin was wound
cd in the shoulder; and while his wife
was in the act Of aflixing bandage,
she herself was wounded in the hand.
She says, Gilbert sprang up like a
chafed lion; Peggy said he, I'll go
and teach those cowardly dogs better
manners than to shoot at woman-
and [ saw him no more till the fight
was over.
OF such materials we're the men and
women of the Revolution. We can
readily imagine that the field of Sara
toga was a strange place for those Of
the softer SEX Mrs. Martin, howev-
er, has evidently been woman of un-
common energy of character. Her
frame still exhibits evidences ofstroneth
and her eye sparklcs as she rccounts
the deeds of that glorious day, or as
she speaks Of" that coward Gates, who
stayed safe and sound all day in his
tent, and cared not for the men who
we're falling like sheavos in the har-
vest" One by one the survivors and
landmarks Of the Revolution are fading
away.-Iloy Wig.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-26
Hon. j. III. Eerricn Ola the American
Rartv,

The Lynchburg Virginian says -
"This distinguished Southern states
man and .jurist, whose late letter on
Americanism has been bitterly assailed
and grossly misreprcscnted by por-
tion Of the opposition press, has subse-
qucntly addressed a communication to
the Savannah Republican, reterating
the sentiments he before advanced and
showing up his critics in no enviable
light. In the course of his reply the
Judge takes hopeful view Of the fu-
turc of the American party. He elo-
qucntly and forcibly says:
"Tho great and leading principle of
the American party must and will pre-
vail. 1t is cherished by the majority
of the American people by multitudes
who are not enrolled in the order.
The collateral circumstances which de-
cided the election in our State, will
have no influence in the great national
struggle which awaits us. They will
all be merged in the primary and vital
interest which will then be presented,
that Of native or foreign domination in
this great republic. The American
party having divested itself of those
Objectionable features which were
deemed essential in its infancy, now
stands in the strength Of its manhood,
seeking no concealment; openly avow-
ing its principles marshalline its
hosts in the face of its opponents, and
bearing aloft standard under which
every American may rally, inscribed
with these glowing words, "Amertcans
shat gooern america"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-26
AN0NN MONONGAbIA COUNTY, VA SATURDAY, JANUARY % 1855 6. 2

idea to every American, that even in
twice fifteen years the foreign vote will
outnumber the native, and that many
of this generation may live to see this
fear realized
another view of tue case may bo
presented: In 1854, according to the
official returns, over four hundred and
sixty thousand foreigners arrived in the
United States.
IF this flood of emigration had tccn
directedto the Territories of the United
States, it would in a single year have
given q population to seven new States,
equal to that Of Missouri at the time of
her admission into the Union!
Yet we are snccringly told by for
eigners that we need not have fears of
the "predominance of foreign inAu-
ence!"
1t already holds the balance Of pow
or in our Government, and in 1854 was
represented in the various departments
of the General Government by more
than two foreigners in Office for every
American
In some of our cities the foreign al
ready exceeds the native vote, and for
eigners eraltingy proclaim it.! In
many other cities it is nearly equal, Il
wherever they have the power they in
variably elect foreigners to office.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-26
CrueltieS ofHeati,eDism,

The kingdom Of Dahomcy borders
upon Y"iu bn, one Of The iie Ids occupied
by US in Africa. This people has been
reduced to The lowest degree Of iorocity
and wretchcdness. The gospel must
be sent thiiher. Hear what wishing
missionary says concerning some ottl'eir
customs. w
At t,heir Tam custom Mr.. Bowditeh
Witnessed spectarles TO the mos; arnaI-
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-26

L'ghtai"g and lamps If HearcS. .--.
We find the following unique e&plana.
zion of electrical phonomens in tho New
York Knickcibocker.
A litlc gil, the idol ofa friend oi
ours, was sitting 10y the window during
a violent thunder storm, apparently
striving to graphic some proposition
too strong for her childish MUD. Pres.
emily a smile Of triumph lit up her feo.
lures, as she exclaimed, ooh | know
what makes tho lightOing, it's God igh,
ing bis lamps aud he is throwing the
matches down hcto,"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-26

TIE C1och i, Is now about fye bnn.
drcd years according to the beet i,ior.
nation obtainob'e "n The subject, airre
the fret clock was invcn,cd aud PIT into
operation and lnr more than iwo hundred
years their manufacture was carried on
on y upon so limited d scale that kings
and MOBILES alone could purchase them.
AT the present line, time piece is lhs
commones,, as 1t is one of tho cheapest,
household article.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-26
pOgPl eau, ), ,
From The Louisville Journal.
"W HAT Is TRU.TH?p

aa"W HAT is, TR UTH?"
Go search your classic tome, ila Sel'Fg
Where genius finds home,
p For truth that jewel fair. ..nf .a
And as thy lamp grows dim, fare-,
Meath midnight shadows grim, ...sr
fs Confess it is not there. fr...... a.
Go search tho hoary deep,
Where myriad beauties sleep, md
..a By mortal eye unseen. .. ........-.
See il proud oceans caves, ... l..,.. ..
Beneath the dark blue waves,
Furnish that gem serene.
Go search in yonder field, "" '
Where bcautcous flowers yield
Their sweet and rich perfumes.
Go ope their petals fair, a.
Alas ! not there, not there,
The brilliant truth-rose blooms.
Go search the radiant mine,
Perchance its depths cnshrne
That priceless jewel there. i... H
. Alas though gems they hide .rr
Where sable shadows glide, .r
They hido 40 gem so rare. ..
Go search the works Of art,
Where genius gives the heart g.
p The friends of years gono by; -.
The marble renrs it's head, .... ...-..
Above the silent dead,
But truth ne'er meets the eye.
Go search the seraph's home ..''.~
Beyond the star-lit dome
Where rolls the tide of song. .|
There Truth above earth's gloom,
Rich in immo rtal bloom, r......E ...
Dwells mid the shining throng. o..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-26
REV. JOSHUA BRADLEY.

The following brief sketch of most
useful man--a pioneer in the cause of
religion and education-will be read
with interest by very many Of our
readers; particularly as he resided and
labored, a few years ago, in Taylor
and adjacent counties. A sclf-madc
man, his eminent usefulness is an illus
tration of the omnipotence Of industry
and perseverance in securing the ac-
quirements which distinguish the great
and the good. .... .r- ..r
From the Philadelphia Christian Chronicle.
MEMOIR OF THE REV. FATHER BRADLEY.
Mr.. Editor Il have intended, for
some time past, to discharge a duty |
owe to the late Father Bradley. More
than year since Mrs. Bradley placed
in my hands a synopsis of his life, which
| now have by me, and is record that
should be read and preserved among
us. | condensc the following to the
length of newspaper article:
The Rev. Joshua Bradley was born
9th July, 1913, in Randolph, Mass.
At the proper age, and with very little
advantage of schooling, he was appren-
ticcd to a shoemaker, and served about
seven years. In 1870 he joined the
Baptist Church, under the care of the
Rev. j. Briggs. His master, yielding
to his cntreatics, allowed him to attend
school four weeks, under the charge of
Mr.. Plumer, a graduate of Cambridge
College; teacher Of whom Mr.. Brad
ley speaks in terms of warmth and
praise. Mr.. Plumer inspired his pupil
with a burning desire for knowledge
and study. Mr.. B. Quilted school, but
obtaining a Latin grammar, "fixed it
up near his seat" and commenced stu
dying while working, and so soon as he
had lesson, his friend Plumcr heard
him rccitc it. After his freedom, he
made u pair of shoes per day, studying
regularly, and recitng his lessons to
the Rev. Mr.. Briggs.
In 1795hc entered the academy kept
by Rev. VIM. Williams, in Wrentham,
Mass. In 1897 we find him in Brown
University, and graduate, and IL
ccnsed preacher in 1899. During his
academical and collegiate studies he
taught school evenings, and a day
school vacations.
He commenced his clerical life, with
- small number, in u school house,
which soon gave place to comfortable
church. He was unwilling, however,
to become settled until he had visited
some portions of the adjoining States.
He was listened to with attention and
admiration by the Second Baptist con-
gregation of Newport, II. l., and ON
the 18th of May, 1901, ordained their
pastor. Here h9 continued his studies
under the aged and learned DR.. Hop.
kins, until that venerable father Of the
church closed his career. While Mr..
Bradley preached in Newport, "two
hundred and forty-scvon were added to
the church; the pows, galleries, and
house crowded.
In 1907 he moved to Mansfield, and
began to receive young men under his
tuition, to fit them for the Ministry
In Wallingford he stimulated the pco.
pie to provide Seminary, SO much
needed in those carly times, which they
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-26

n Great City IN Central Afiica.-
Mr.. Brown, Baptist Missionary, sent
out from Florida, in his journal men.
tons visit made last April to Illorrin
capital of tho Kingdom Of Yoruba. -
He spoke of it "as about the largest
town, with the exception Of Londnn,''
that he has ever seen. He describes
the inhabitants as a peculiar people,
with whom ho was much pleased, most .
Iy black, bot some nearly white, hair be
tween that Of negro and white man's
beard; good European features some
of their noses would even DO consider.
cd sharp in America. Again he speaks
of them as "tha' supeiior class or race
oi men wno nave jet ulacR SKIN, w,tn,
European features, aud large beard. -
They are sometime called white men"
Mr.. Brown adds I'll never saw an
honorable man nor a modest woman in
Africa til 1teached lllorrin. The pum.
ber ofpeople who eau road aud wiite sur.
prised me. They are generally serious
solid, sensihle people, and profess tn
believe in God. They have no liuct.
ure Of MohameduDism
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-26

poItce Statisttcs--Etghteeah Ward
ri,h'laaclphia. : During the year 1856,
n!o4 persons were arrested in the 18th
ward, Of these GAL were Irish, 381
terman, 645 Americans, 81 English,
French, 9 Italians, 10 Scotch, / Polo.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-26
Wise's Lament.

"Since [ have left Old Harry Clay,
And all his friends aavspiso,
! feel as if some dcD,oaa mad,
Had entered honest Wise!
And all the friends / once SO loved
Are enemies, / swore -
linen carry Inc off and far away,
From Old Virginia's shore"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-26

Experience is dear school, says Dir.
FRANKLIN, but fools will learn in no 9th
or;
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-26

There is beauty enough on oarlh Ia
moko home for onaels.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-03
PRICE TWO CENTS.


REDlSTRlCTIAo TAk
The Special Committee Of the Board OF CouncHmen, Mr.
Ctos chairman appointed to take the preliminary stepa
for division the city Council disriets In &C
ooreaDce with The charter requiring the same 70 b done
after each held their rst meeting yesterday upos
the subject 1t was found. upon conference with the
County Clerk that extended primary ootngs Of the late
census returns were necessary to be made before ths
that this would take some three weeks when the
mittse WI! enter upon 'hs completion Of tbs work e-
Coancil districss was three Years rince The new
6istrictng will aimnish very coasdersby the present
city.
COMMITTEE ON sALAEns AND OFFICES.
This committee OF the Aldermen Mr.. Briggs, chairman
met yesterday Tse only subject taken up Was the ep-
pcstiops for sppoin nents Commissioners of Deeds
The papers before the committee show 500 appcs-
iions while there but 108 vacancies to be filed The
committee will make from the list passing
the Cour cimen and re establish names They viii
make their report st the meeting OF the Board
CoMafTTEE on POLICE.
The Committee on Police, of the Aldermen, Mr.. Cogva,
chairman met yesterday, at twoP M, aud hsd under
consideration the papers betarc them. to ths
bills of the Medical Baresu the Police pay for
ira services in their respective DISTRICTS referred bsok 70
the committee it decided to adhere their pevos
report, for the payment Of the It was stated
during the past months OF tbs existence OF this msd
csbnreau sixteen hundred days have been saved the
department. in the number Of days Of reported sickness o
Ioiisemen. The members OF the msdcal staff receive
meanwhile each an annual salary OF 500. They casm
tina. their attendance due only to ,he policemen In
their pective districts The bls for extra services
are for attendance upon and sick brought
to the station houfe. The point IN dispute is
his extra claim is just As II is with tae payment Of
$7OO ANNUALLY to EACH some 81 800 it Ia represented
saved yearly TO the city by the number OF days saved 9
policemen porting themselves sick. The petition of tbs
captains of police for increase of their from
$1,000 to $3.50 year it decided to give further
ctnsderaon to before reporting concurrence wi h the
pay asked for that similar Increased compensa
tion will be sought for from ieutenAns and all ooa-
Dected with the department.. petition to this effect
from patrol men is nceed already before the committee.
The application of Jusnce Connolly of the Tombs for
additional police clerk it was decided to report in favor
months 9,Ct0 disposed of at rombs,
and that to 60 through this Of work an sdN.
tioral clerk was indispensable.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-03

Hen. PIERRE SoUIE, New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS, April "a, 1856.
GENTIIaNYour letter of the 17ta inst has Just
handed me. hasten to answer II.
The aspect which the movements going ON In Central
America fast assuming is we'll calculated rouse
our attention and stir up sensibi ities
1t were indeed, unworthy Of to be indifferent and
pafsve spectators Of drama which may involve Its
multifarious perpeta questions Of grave and
mentous an import when we are so near the OF
action, and so likely to be affected by the performance.
doubt much, however, that you have fallen the
best source from which to derive the information you
seek To obtain.
tits true that though entirely unsonnected With the
schemes and fortunes Of the gallant adventurer who
noby defends the rights OF oppressed people against
the tyranny Of hsndfrl Of petty dsspots who hold them
in Abect and almost beasty subection have wat.hed
his course with intense solictuds and perhaps sympa
thized deeply with his aspirations. But hardly
anything in this to enable to judge with any
authority of the probable issue OF the struggle in which
he is er gagged
sul', am unwilling to shun the responsibility Of ex
pressing my sentiments ,hst important subject what
those sentiments be- and shall, with .p'easure
meet you and your iends Informally such time and
place will best suit your convenience Very respect
fully, &c. PIERRE SOULE.
To Messrs W. G. Mullen, Chas. q. Lee, v. B. Robert
sen, j. l.. Carman and others
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-03
File Marslaal's Office,


INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE ORIGIN OF FIRES.
On Saturday night the 18th of April fire occurred in
the cellar Of the crockry store No. 1856 Canal street,
occupied by Mr. Ogden P. Pe. The sudden appearances
OF the FIRE after closing the store gave rise remarks ~
rous facts although fact shown BY the testimony
to warrant just suspicion that any ,ted in or
about the premises could have motive in the deetrue-
tion OF the budipg hence 1t may be considered soci
dental.
it shown that Mr.. Pell senior and son left the
store at from 90 to 40 minutes past 10 O'CLOCK and
fire was discovered by the servant girl at from 20 TO ID
minutes to IL O'Clock Before extinguishsd the Arc
burnt the part Of the floor and beams OF tho
directly this burning hole found In hs
floor OF about inch In diameter leading into the cs-
lar The evidence OF competent witness showed thia
hole not to have been caused by knot The cellar
Was filled with barrels and boxes, containing
straw, hay and paper Amongst this material
the fire sesmed to have originated directly un-
der where the hole appeared in the floor Mr. PsH was
injured for 81 500 about the value OF the stock in tho
ttore The occupants up stairs were also insured There
was damage done to the stock by the fire.
FIRE IN BROADWAY.
This investigation exhibits q careless manner of d.
posting burning coal ashes in closet. On Saturday
night the 26th Of April FIRE broke out at ten O'Clock
in the second story Of No. 4ao Broadway occupied BY Dr.
j. W. Hrge physician and ocust. II appears from thu
full Of fire, and piece two Of burning fell from
the crate the floor, and burned small hole In order
10 prevent further damage In that quarter he took about
third OF the burning Goals from the CRATE and de-
posted them in metal scutt2s The heat caused the
Japan the outside of the scutte TO make an oAnsve
smell; to get rid Of the eluva he threw tumbler ~
water the Goals and then placed the seut.s N TIA
closet amongst lot OF waste paper cotton rags &s
Between three and four hours afterwards the closet vss
completely burned to pieces and the Gre spreading rsp,d
ly around the toom,
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and hs subsequent rertea we zee no reason 10 doubt
but that he can successfully cope with force that
and San Salvador also Assail him. would very material
charge the picture but think IL scarcely pro
is passed and decisive battle has fought Then
weak and timid States will do, it may be safely
predicted they will join the stronger sde whether it DO
Nicaragua OF Costa Rica, Walker or Mora.
THE HON. PIERRE souLE AND THE CENTRAL AMERI-
CAN QUESTION.
From the New Orleans Delta, April 90
BY the correspondence published below, it viii be
that number of the most prominent and intelligent
citizens OF New Orleans have addressed call t, the Hon.
Pierre Soue for his views in regard to the present
tition of things Central America and kindred topcs
which Mr. Soule has consented to give The meeting for
tas purpose, informed viii be held ia Of the
balls OF The St. Charles Hotel Monday evening next
tense BUTTS designed to be emnenty pra ,ticAt in it's
nature and to result In substantial and immediate aid TO
the cause in which Walker noby combating in Nicsrs
qua. The gentlemen who make the call Mr. Soule
thoroughly in earnest, and, like thousands OF Others
only want to rational mode poiated out feasible
plan suggested to contribute literally and act promptly
aud effectively in behalf Of the cause. 1t with this
view that they desire interview with Mr. Soule and
wish to consult tossthsr The talking in this it
to action sincerely trust the deliber win
suit in the adoption Of definite programme, which will
be o. promptly executed as II IS we'll conceived.
new ORLEANS, April IT, 1856.
DEAR SIR--rhe undersigned. citizens of New Orleans
rgsrdpg the events trauspiring In Central America
- Of vast to the country at large and to the
interests OF the South especially and believing the pre-
sent moment TO be a critical one which calls for prompt
srd energetic action the part of the friends Of the
objects be orvaded BY that movement have thought
proper TO take this method of requesting that Joa would
furnish them such valuable information you pos
and lay before them such suggestions you may
think t'rg relative TO the present state Of affairs In
Central Anerics and kindred subjects.
SnouiG y.u se wng 70 comply Win lh,s request you
aud place which it will suit your convenience meet
them for the purpose above mentioned Very respect
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-03

AMAN BURIED ALIVE IN Coal BANK.--A coal
bank short distance from Hsnesvile (O, caved In on
Friday last and shut in four men An immense number
OF peope at last accounts engaged amid much ex
ctement In trying to dig them out The prisoners had
basket Of provsops, and supposed would hold out
until rescued although they were nearly fourth Of
mile fro I'm the mouth OF the pit.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-03
Walker and his Resources.


When we compute Gen. Walkers forces ana estimate
all the at his command 1t would that his
situation Ia not so hazardous might appear at
frat from the latest received from Mica
ragua. In the first place there eighteen hundred
soIders all told, under his command before the late
rivals from New York and New Orleans by the Onzaoa
end Charles Morgan Two hundred men arrived by the
Charles Morgan they proceeded Immediately to Granada
the night of their landing and to have
pretty sharp encounter with body Of Costa Rcsus At
Serrapoque short distance below Fort Castillo where
Lieut. Baldwin had the engagement already described In
this paper. The five hundred by the Orzaba fol-
lowed shortly after by the route, and may be
taken for granted that both reinforcements arrived
safely at Granada.
Add these hundred to the eighteen hundred al
ready under Walkers command, and We have available
aggregate force Of twenty-five hundred. Dedust from
these the eight hundred led by Walker 10 person
against Costa Rica, and 1t leaves reserve Of
seventeen hundred protect Nicaragua and to fall back
upon in strategy unlocked for emerge ncy
require The force thus remaining In Nicaragus is dis
trihuted between Granads, RivAs Masaya, Leon and
Castillo and be concentrated to meet enemy
at any point II may be necessary. General Horn, by
commando the troops In Ncsragua ia the absence OF
General Walker.
Altogether, in strategica light and In numerical
estimate, Walkers position would appear TO be far
stronger than and unless his army should fall into
ts moral should be fatally vitsted by
the unfortunate surprise Of schessngsr t GusuAcaste