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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
WASHINGTON, December 9.

SENATE.-The annual Message of
the President was received, and the Sc
nate is now engaged in its reading.
The message was received and read,
when during the debate on printing &
accompanying documents, Mr.. Hale
attacked the position Of the President,
denying altogether the cha, gcs which
were imputed to the majority &C the
people OF eleven States, and the want
Of fidelity to the constitutional obliga-
tons and love Of the Union. 1t was
untrue that they sought to usurp the
power Of this Government.
Mr.. Brown thanked the President
for his fidelity i'll the country's voice
warning against sectional strife, and
took occasion to charge the supporters
Of Fremont with the intention Of abol-
ishing slavery every where, and in this
connection alluded to the views of Sew
and Wilson.
This called up Mr.. Seward, who re-
marked that what he had said on that
subject was not in a corner, and refer
cd Mr.. Mr.. Brown for farther inform
alton to Redfcld's publication Of his
speeches.
Mr.. Wilson stated that he had never
entertained nor expressed the opinion
that Congress had the power to abolish
slavery within States, nor had he ut
tered the sentiment that those with
whom he acted had intended to assume
or exercise such power.
Mr.. Mason maintained that the con-
slant agitation Of slavery brought the
people of the South to the conviction
that the preservation of that institution
rested with themselves alone, and that
if the Fremont party had been able to
execute what they avowed, it would
have led to the dissolution Of the Union
immediate and eternal.
Mr.. TRANQUIL denied that the Re-
publicans had any intention tointcrfero
with slavery in the States. They had
avowcd that "the rights Of the States,
the union Of the States, and the consti-
tuition Of our country must be prcserv-
cd" lie spiritedly controrcrted the
Presidents remark that the Missouri
Compromise was obsolete, being uncon-
stitutional, saying that he had no foun-
dation for the assertion.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.--The House is engaged
on Whitfield's case, and this prevents
the reading OF the Presidents message
which has been received.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
CHINA.

The progress ofrevoluion ia tho Flow.
o'y Land is not less positive because j,
Is silent and unnoliced 10y tho world at
large. II is doubtless slow, painfully
90 10 the fast philosophers Of The TIM,
hnt patient observer, bending his gaze
intently upon the phenomenon, will find
reason, after narrow watching. To stamp
his foot and exclaim with Calico, 4" It
does move ihronghr' The North China
Herald of August l6,h thus sums up
the net result at tho present moment:
Three points appcarto be establish.
ed by variety Of concurrent testimony !:
l. That ever region equal in exienr
and population To some ofthe mostapnw.
eiful states Of Europe, the people have
discarded tho Mauchu costume. and 70.
yer,ed to that of the Myng dynasty
2. In portion, il M, the whole of that
extensive territory. the people pay tax.
es Tor The support Of the Maxim gov
ernmen,; and, 9. That by the establish.
meht OF examinations, they have tho
privilege of competing for literary hon.
"rs and civil Office. Wnonce, it is oh.
vions that the revolulionists are, and
bave right TO be, regarded as the gov.
eminent de. jacto."
1t would seem from this that the rev.
olnli"naiy movement had achieved
substantial triumph. If SO, is il no,
wonderful fact that movement of such
vast magnitude. should have wrough.
out its purpose in the mos, popuous
nation OF the earth so nDiselessIy as
scarcely 10 have awakened the Quict
ear of Cbristendnm To use a home.
" hgure, the movement has gone ihro'
the dense population Of China like fro
through dead log, eating It's way stead
ny through sunshine aud storm, and
iaIte'Ing not Or aba,ng its Silent acty-
ny, until the opposing hosts or the lend
ing cohoits Of them have been laid ia
ashes upon lis track. Its progress has
not convnlscj even China herself much
less the TEST Of The world. II Is all as
marvellous as dream. The overthrow
OF dynasty whose roots ran three hun
dred years deep into the past, and whose
head tossed proudly in the sympathy Of
more than hundred and fifty millions
OF people, has been achieved without a
crash that has reached the ears Of the
nations, OF a cloud that has caught their
vision. The secret of this is probably
the tremendous passiveness of the Chi.
neso character, which robs revolution
of its th,oes by idly submitting to it
lfihis is really the secret, the RS inertia
OF China is certainly sublime.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
FROM KANSAS.
SALE or TUE DELAWARE LANDS.

We are Indebted 10 friend who re-.
Gently spent some days at Fort Leaven-
worth, fN come incidents attending the
sale Of the Delaware lands last week. -
1t seems that there was an immense
crowd there, consisting Of spectators
aud proomplonefs, hut that no serious
difficulty occurred. Oar friend says:
The Squa,,er court bad beon sitting
for somo days previous to tho sale, and
each township bad completed an organ
ization to couutoract the spectators,
who had focked to Leavenworih in
great numbers. On tho morning oftbe
18th, some 5000 or $500 squatters mus.
toted at tho Forr, and, owing to rumors
that "by.bidding" would BIO offered,
there was good deal of suodued ex.
element, but thorough determination
20 prevent the purchase Of oloims over
the heads Of tho squaitors. The sale
commenced At the 9TH township, some
fractions OF which were open TO compe.
ti,ion and brought 1910. A, this time
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no contestant of the seat? Where was

no contestant OF the seat! Where was
his love for the people of Kansas?-
The gentlcmaa's course would prevent
such representation; the votes were
cast for no other person than Whitfield,
in October.
About 4 O'clock various gentlemen
paired off with hunger and fatigue sue
Ing as excuses. MIR. Campbell Of o.
hio remarked, as number of gentle
men on his side had gone to dinner, he
thought it right the House should adj
journ, but the motion was rejected.
Mr.. Millson said he was not willing
to be punished by being kept here be-
cause others chose to pair of. His
motion for call Of the House prevail
ed, 1873 members answered to their
names, the doors were closed and cx.
cuses heard for absentecs, some of u
humorous character exciting excessive
laughter during these proceedings.
Mr.. Wilson spoke of the exposure of
Congress to the ridicule of the peop lie
and the derision of the public press.
He had always attempted to prevent
struggles similar to that in which the
House is now engaged.
Various propositions were made, -
when the House adjourned.
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Nicaragua and Cuba-Wa,ker's Plans
His Forces, &c.

n correspondence hos lately been
published in New York. which clearly
shn VS. the ultimate aims aud objects uf
Walker in Nicaragua. The following
contract was entered into between Wal.
kcr end an agent nfG.n, Goicoulia:
Gen. William Walker, Commander
in-Chief Of the army Of Nicaragua, is
willing to form the following agreement
! with Capt L. a. Lame, appointed agent
of ST. Domingo de Gnlcouria, sole hul-
der and aud depository ofthe goods and
| cha'tes belonging tn tho cause of Cuba,
consisting in money vessel and mani
| ii 0ns Of war.
Frshy--Gcn Walker pledges his
word Of honor that he will assist and
cooperate with his person and with his
various resources, such as men and 9th.
era, in tho cause Of Cuba and infavnr Of
her Liberty, after having consolidated
the peace and Government of the Rep.
ublic OF Nicaragua.
Secondly, - Gcn. WIN. Walker pro-
poses and admits the understanding
til at the material and pecunia,y rcsourc.
es Of Nicaragua. as we'll as those which
are in the possession Of the revolution.
aty party of Cuba, shall he amalgama-
ted together, making common cause to.
gelher for the purpose Of overthrowing
the Spanish tyrany in the Island, aud
Of insuring the prosperity of Central
America, inden,ifyipg thereby the inter.
esrs Of both countries.
THHdiy.- Gen. Walker reqpires
! full exposition, manifestation and expla-
nation Of tho resources belonging Ia ,he
csIse Of Cuba, as likewise detailed
statement and iist Of the military aud
maritime forces, as well as the remain.
ing resources Of the island Of Cuba. e..
F'ourthly. Capt. f. A. Lame, hav
ing lakeniuto consideration the contents
Of the three foregoing articles. agrees
to and accepts the contents of the said
three Articles only as a preamble of a
contract to be made upon a more solid
basis, by the parties inreresied and
therefore binds him self by his word of
honor to keep this agreement until he
| shall have fuller powers for its final
arrangement. And having drawn out
two papers Of The same tenor, in curiob-
| Grafton OF this, we a fix our signatures,
in the Independent State aud Republic
of Nicaragua this day, January 18th,
1856 Signed,
f. A. LAME. WIN. WALKER.
A long letter from Walker is also pub.
lished, in which he appears to be oppo.
scd to annexation 10 the United States.
and to be concerned in some movement,
for Southern confodoracy.
From report 10 Walkers newspa-
per organ, it appears that within the
last fourteen mouths he has received
from tho U. States little over 4,lU0
recruits. Oftbese, I4l are reported as
having been killed. in battle. Walkers
whole force on the LIST of November, in
Guiding tho last arrival of325 men from
New Orleans, was by tho returns, only
,275 men, leaving about $500 to be-
accounted for. These recruits have
either died from disease Of the climate,
wounds, &c, or run away. This does
not look like the realization Of the fiat.
tering prospects which are held out TO
adventurers.
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inG matriculation, wore as follows:
602:

This would make the average age of
tho students about 20.
About two hundred students board
and lodge within the precincts of the
University, leaving four hundred, or
nearly two thirds of the whole number
to find accommodations at the boarding
houses in the vicinity. The dormito-
ries within the precincts and at the
Eeighboring boarding houses, arc near
ly all fully occupied, audit is now diff
cult to find suitable accommodations
nearer than Charlottesville. The pro-
vision for lodging and boarding the stu
dents has not kept pace with the rapid
increase of numbers. This state of
things demands the prompt attention
of the Board of Visitors and the Lcgis-
laturo. Passing over higher consider
atoms which will be suggested to the
minds Of all, the financial aspect of the
case is worthy Of notice. For every
student who is declared from entering
the University BY the want of suitable
accommodations, the institution loses
about 500 in fees. Dormtorics sim
liar to those within the prccints can be
erected for about $3.50. Two students
arc assigned to dornitory, and pay a
rent of SIC, ($8 each,) which exceeds
'he interest on the cost Of erection.--
TIE loss Of two students occasions
loss Of 5000 in the way Of fees, sum
nearly sufficient to provide the accom-
mediation which would secure their at.
tendance. These facts are suggestive
and the proper authorities should look
into the matter.
Upon arecent visit to the Universe
ty, we were struck with the silence and
order upon the grounds. 1t would be
difficult to imagine 600 young men, or
sixth of that number, at the institution
except by visiting their lecture rooms.
Every Virginian must rejoice at the
steady growth of this great scat of
learning, which is destined, in all hui
man probability, to become one of tho
first Universities Of the world.
----as----.-----.~ss ss------.-.--4-
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Washington Items.

The Secretaries Of War aud Interior
have concluded an important arrange
ment for the peaceful removal of the
Seminole Indians from WasbingtonTcr-
riiory.
Information from Oregon is TO the eff
feet that the lndian war is about TO be
removed.
The report Of the Secretary ofihe In
'e'ior is said TO DO largely occupied
with Indian relations and public lands.
The President, who has la,ely been
indisposed has so far recovered as TO DO
able to attend To business.
Minister Wheeler is in Washington
urging the recognition Of Walkers gov.
eminent as opposed TO the regular gov
eminent Of Rivas.
Wis9's mission to Wheatand is said
10 have had reference to the compost.
ton Of the Cabinet and tho formation of
distinct policy for the administration
1t is said Wise designed to secure the
adoption Of such measures as would
best promote his designs on the Pres
idcncy in 1860. He wishes Hunter OK
Guided from the Cabinet because he re.
CARDS him as his rival in these aspira.
tons. Wise is said to have insisted on
Virginia being represented in the Cabi.
net, but desires that Senator Mason be
admitted as Secretary Of State. or
Faulkner o,FDoyd as Secretary of War.
1t is believed however, that Dotwith.
standing Wise's opposition, Mr.. Hun.
Ter will DO desired to accept the posi-.
ton OF Secretary Of the May.
Horses for Cuba.--An enterprising
citizen Of Portland has recently export.
cd several horses TO Cuba, thus open.
ing new and somewhat novel trade
with that Island. The bark Bangor
cleared yesterday with six valuable hor-
seq on board bound Tor a!--PoJtland
(Me.J Ayg0S.
Frcmont in Kcntucky.-T The returns
OF the Kentucky cloctious show IRE.
montvo' in seventeen counties amount.
ing to several hundred. IN Galloway
county 100 votes were cast for the FIRE.
mont ticket
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SOUTH AMERICA.

Laterjrom Buenos Ayrcs. We have
nows from Buenos Ayres To the eth Of
September, Much unGasiness prevailed
beth on tho Northern and Southern
frontiers. The Indians had retired from
the North with large booty. and anoth.
or incursion was looked for. A body
OF regular troops had marched for Azul
in the South, under command of Gene
raj Escalada The Senate had auihori.
zcd the creation of public funds 10 tho
amount Of ten millions ofdollars, in or
der TO supply deficiency in the Treas
ury, and Senior Grcgoiia Lezama offer.
ed to take it all at so per cent. Gov.
ernment had also authorized to soil ono
hundred leagues Of land on tho Salad.
Juan Lopez had been elected Govern.
or Of Sante Fe. Generals Lagos and
Busios, foi!ed in plan for the invasion
Of Buenos Ayres, had reiterated to En-
tire Rios /; but it was feared Flores
would act with the Northern Indians. -.
Rosario had been visited by dreadful
hurricane. Geo. Ford, an American,
was found dead near Bueuos Ayros,
and il was thought he had been murder
ed. The Indians had defeated tho gov
eminent army near Forth do Mcr-
cedes.
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Charles p. Scott and j. 9. MeKib.
ben, Democratic Candidates for Con.
gross from California arc both elected,
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White men D,f,anchiscd. 1T is said
that 400 persons 10 Connecticut wero
deprived Of their votes last month, by
the now constitutional provision requt'
ing that they SHOULD know how TO read
and write 10 order TO vote.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

Learn how to receive aud torafu,s
favor.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-31

Il Think I've seen you somewhere.
very Likely; have often been
there
'And pray, what might your name
be?'
1T might be Sam Patch; but it
isn't by long slide
Have you been long in these
.parts?'
Never any longer than at pres
ent---five feet nine.'
do you get anything new?'
yes, l bought new milestone
this morning.
Il thought SO; you're the sharpest
blade I've seen on this road
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-31
TaInaoS,
JEWELRY! JFWELRY!
HENRY w. KRING,

WHIT
IN Would respectfully announce TO the citi-
ssl3g zens of Howard county, that with an exDe-
rience Of 10 years in this community, he has again
opened large and splendid assortment of
Fine Gold and silver Watches,
Clocks, Casters, Breasplns, Rings, Accordeons
Flutes, fine gold neck and Fob Chaius, Spectacles
&C., &c.
silver Table and Tea spoons.
Toys for children, Razors ard Strops, fine Cloth
Brushes, &c.
ca Watches and Clocks repaired; -allarticIes
warranted.
Grateful FOR the patronage Of former friends he
confidently expects, by strict attention TO hisbusi
ness, 10 receive that Of the entire public.
"a" Shop at Smith 4 Maughs' Drug Store.
Fayeite MAY 4. 1855.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-31
PERSIAN PROVERBS.

The man who returns good for
evil is as tree which renders its
shade and fruit even to those who
!. cas-, stones at it.
2 Aman passes for a sage when he
seeks for wisdom; but if he has fond
it he is fool.
The diamond fallen into dung
hill isnot the less precious; and the
dust raised by the high wind to hea-
ven is not the less vile.
~ Patience is tree whose roots are
bitter, but the fruit is very sweet.
~ Ten poor men can sleep tranquil
flyhon a mat; But two Kings are not
~able to live at peace in a quarter of
the world.
a A mans own good breeding is his
best security again other peoples i'll
manners.
Govern thy life and thought as ii
the whole world were to see the one
and read the other.
A dancing master enjoys this adj
vantage over other persons, he is
never at loss what step to take.
A promise should be given with
caution and kept with care. A
promise should be made by the heart
and remembered with the head
A promise is the offspring of inten-
ton, and should be nurtured by re-
collection. A promise and'its per-
Torrance should, like the scales Of
true balance always present a mutu-
al adjustment.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-31

UGLY FACTS FOR Ugly CUsTo-
MERs.-An egotist is especially ha-
ted by all other cyclists Those
who believe that money can do
everything, are frequently prepar-
ed to do everything for money
The only good that a miser does, is
to prove the little happiness there
is to be found in wealth. To be
angry with weak man is a proof
that you are not very strong your
self. Solicitude is the despair of
fools, the torment of the wicked, and
the joy of the good. 1t is alike
pandemonium, purgatory, and para
dise-according TO the soul that en-
tiers it. Scandal is the reputation OF
the wicked. There are men who
may be called "martyrs of good
health" not content with being well,
they are always wishing to be better,
until they doctor themselves into
being confirmed invalids, and die
ultimately, you may say, of too much
health.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-31
LITTLE AT FIRST, BUT MIGHTY AT
LAST.
ny CHARLES MAcAY.


A traveller through dusty road
Strewed acorns on the lea,
And one took root and sprouted up,
And grew into tree.
Love sought its shade at evening time,
To breathe its early VOWS,
And Age was pleased, in heats Of noon,
To bask beneath its boughs;
The dormouse loved its dangling twigs,
The birds sweet music bore,
1t stood glory in its place,
A blessing evemorel
A little spring had lost its way
Among the grass and fern;
A passing stranger scooped well,
Where weary men might turn.
He walled it in, and hung with care
A ladle at the brink
He thought not of the deed he did,
But Judged that toll might drink.
He passed again--and 10! the well,
BY summers never dried,
Had cooled ten thousand parched tongues,
And saved life beside!
A dYeamer dropped q random thought;
Twas old, and yet Twas new
A simple fancy of The brain,
But strong in being true;
II shone upon genial mind,
And 10! its light became
A lamp of life, beacon ray,
A monitory flame.
The thought was small-its issue great;
A watch fire on the hill,
II shed lis radiance far adown,
And cheers the valley still
A uameless man amid the crowd
That thronged the daily mart,
Let fall the word Of hope and love,
unstudied from the heart:
A whisper on the tumult thrown
A transitory breath
1t raised brother from tile dust,
1t saved soul from death.
. germ! o fountl o word of Love!
o thought at random cast!
Ye were but little at the first,
But mighty at the last!
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-31
JOHN r. CARSON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealerin
STOVES, TIN WARE, CASTINGS,
Pumps, lightning Rods,
Straw Cutters, coo,
First street, Glasgow, Mo.

IL lie generally, that he mas completed MS
arrangements for doing an extended business in
his line, and solicit call or orders.
.sda STovI3s so
5raS Cook Stoves Of the most desirableEs7IA
patterns, with all the necessary fixtures, always
on hand. Extra vessels made to order, and all
stoves sold, warranted.
PARLoR AND OFFICE STovEs ,foTwood or Goa,
of all descriptions constantly on hand. G1T5' All
stoves sold by me will be delivered and put up
without extra charge. have the exclusive sale
of the celebrated
Charter Oak Cook stoves,
believed to best in use.
Punlps and lightning Rods.
Allkinds of Pumps and the necessary fixtures
for sale, and will be delivered and put up, having
wagon and team for this express business. In
the Pump line fear no competition, and those
wanting pumps are invited to leave their orders.
Lightning Rods warranted perfect, and put up
on short notice and reasonable terms.
TIN AND COPPER WARE.
My stock of Tin and Copper Ware will be at
all times full and desirable. Wholesale bills de
livered al the purchasers door.
CUTTERINC.
| I am prepared TO put up guttering of any de-
scription, either in town or country, warranting
the same. Having experienced and careful work.
men, and a wagon for the business, orders will be
promptly and satisfactorily filled.
Ali ask of my friends and the public is a
call and fair trial. If they want anything inmy
line, and will give me call, their wants shall be
supp led. .nro,-
Glasgow, June II, 1856
| WANrED--Dry Hides. Beeswax, Feathers, Flax
( Seed, Dried Fruit, old Copper, Brass and Pew
! ter, which will ne taken in exchange for work or
goods, or the cash paid, at Market rates. Give
me call, whether you wantto buy or sell.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-31

TINE subscriber has purchased exclusive right
l. of territory for sale in the West, OF the above
celebrated Mills, and is prepared to furnish them
at all times, either wholesale or retail, guaran-
te ed in the most positive manner
II is now more than year since The "Ltle
Giant" was introduced 10 the public, during
which tmeit has been constantly growing in the
popular favor.
: The improvements recently effected and pat
ented. makes it The most perfect machine ever Of
fered for general farm use. 1t is furnished COM
plete, ready for attaching team, and weighs as
follows: No. /, 225; No. ,, $50; No. 3. 400; No.
4, 500 pounds. Twenty minutes are sufficient to
set one up, without mechanical aid, and when
once adjusted. it can with safety be entrusted 10
n boy. Full directions accompany each mill.
PRICES:
No. /, s35, and will grind bushels mead per hour
with one horse.
No. ?, $40, will grind 10 bushels medper hour
with one horse.
No. 3, $50, will grind IS bushels meal per hour
with one horse.
No. 4, 500, will grind 90 bushels meal per hour
with one horse.
R1F Liberal discount TO dealers.
JAMES 3. CHADWICK,
No. GO Locust street, between Second and Third,
st. Louis, Mo. NOV. lily
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-31
Pu1ol1C Notices

n FAYETTE, Mo-, December 3, 1855
A T regular meeting of Star Council No. 81,
"A heldthis evening, the following resolution
wes unanimously adopted;
"Resolved That the time andplnce of the meet
Iings of the American party be published in the
county papers"
Star Council, No. q, meets on Monday evening .
Of each week, at 6l O'clock, in Masonic Hall.
D. ]. +, WILLIAMS, President.
WI WLMeDosALp, Secretary [dee61
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-31

HosIER CoNvERsATIoN.-Hullo,
stranger, you appear to be travel
ling
yes, l always travel when on a
iom ney.