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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

tile, such as the poollah, or carpenter
beetle, and to leave it to gnaw the flesh
of the miserable sufferer. That by a
further refinement of cruelty, meant
to combine both pain and humiliation,
the defaulters are sometimes tied by
the hair to the tail of donkey or buff
falo. That they arc occasionally hung
up with the head .downwards2 And
that is an ordinary practice to put pep
per or powdered chillies into the eyes
or the nostrils, and to apply these and
similar irritating drugs in other ways
too revolving to be even limited ut.
We claim that the cruelties imputed
to tho slave owners in our Southern
States are base calumnies, gotten up
by fanatics, hypocrites and encmics.-
We deny that any system of cruelty,
either social or legal is exercised to-
wards slaves. Ofcourse we do not deny
that there are such monsters rs bad
masters any more than we deny that
there IRE such monsters as bad hus-
bands, bad fathers and bad ncighbors.
But the English people cannot deny
the truth of the above frightful disclo-
sure, they have not been made either
by enemies at home or abroad. They
have been brought to light by mast
respectable English commission ap-
pointed by the English Government.
England has long since seen the
mote in our eye, but is altogether ig-
norant Of the beam in her own eye
She has officially mcdlcd with fancied
expressions in this country while she
has neglected to reform abuses in her
own. She has shed crocodile tears o.
yer the imagined miscries of southern
slaves, while she has been inscnsible to
the real miseries of the great bulk of
her homo population, and the untold
cruelties practiccd by her officials, and
under the authority of her laws in her
numerous colonial appcndagcs.
1t is humiliating to think, that in
this enlightened age, that Govern
ment, which arrogantly claims to be
the best and frcest on earth, should be
convicted before the world of crimes
that would disgrace fclon, and cruel:
ties that would disgrace savage.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

taking an ELL! Shame-shame on such
policy--most deeply to be deprecated.
How can the blessing of Heaven be
expected on such course? Most deep
~ do | sympathise with the Chinese &
bespcak the prayers Of the saints on
their behalf. l. j. r.
CANTON, May 13, 1858.
Note.-Had l time and space, long,
long arguments and many of them,
might be offered in support of the "a
boyc sentiments. But summing up in
a few words-self-respcct and sclf-in-
terest and the higher principle of polit-
ical and commercial interest, and the
highest principle of philanthropic and
religious antereSt-should plead in be-
half Of China-4-thc Chinese, above all
nations under Heaven, free, liberal
and unrcstrained intercourse, allowing
them all the rights and privileges in
our country that VIC expect or wish in
theirs. ....-. r.'. |. S. r.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08
RICH MOND.

We copy from tho Petersburg Elk
press, an account Of an occurrence, pri-
ar 1" the baptism Of the candida,os at
the Second church.
The only cuse of Importance, was the
examination, before the Mayor. of John
joyce, and Michael Moon. for disturb.
ing the public worship in the Second
Baptist Chutch, last Sunday night, and
muking threats against Mary Cullen !;
aud of Timothy Ryan. for threatening
the life of Mary Callen, a member of
his family. a large number Of witncs.
ses were examined. and much time was
consumed.
The evidence proved that Mary Cul
len, young and very pretty Irish girl,
having embraced the Protestant faith,
concluded to he baptized; that Ryan.
her step father, told her on Sunday that
ii she carried out her Intention, he would
cut her throat from ear to ear, and all
the Virginians ia Richmond should 10,
prevent il; that u, night John Joyce
and Michael Moon. with Mary's sister
aud another female. went TO the church
and approached the front seats before
services commenced, aud endeavnrcd
to induce Mary 10 go with them, that
on her refusing To go. Que of the men
you shall he shrouded in your blood. ="
Considerable excitement. ensued-Ma.
ry was taken under the protection of
persons IN the c"ngregatinu-the intlu-
ders were compelled TO leave, and The
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08
The Farmer as a Merchant.

Every step of advancement in civili-
Zation brings with il All increased ne
cessi,y fnr general knowledge on tho
part Of tho farmer. Peace or war. ten
thousand miles away. may make differ
ence OF u thousand dollars in The market
value of tho crops, even on u farm Of
moderate size. A draught over a dis
iiict not five hundred miles distant, may
pr"perly modify his plans for the whole
year. A single frost, u few miles off.
may give great value TO fruit crop, /"
which he had paid little attention be.
fore. a disease among cattle, ha,d
winter, or some scarcity of food. in cei.
tain districts, may affect tho price of all
his bullocks in very significant men.
ner. "A mapufactury, establishment in
his neighhorhood, may make il expedi.
ent for him To change his entire list or
crops, if he would accommodate himself
To the new demand, and derive the high.
est profit from his land. A knowledge
of all these facts, and of some o,her
matters too. is necessary, if he would
sell his farm produce to the best advan-
Iage. How many things are to he
thought Of if one would do what is in
oil cases best. The farmer, like tho
merchant, needs to make his calculations
with the best wisdom he can command.
The science of selling and buying, will
soon ho almost a necessity, in the snc-
ccsSiul prosecution of agriculture. Our
old men should learn it, if they have not
studied it before. Our young farmer.
should make it q part of their app,cn.
ticeship To their vncation. We do not
w"uder, that in the older countries in
Europe, farming should be. considered
S" much science. 1t will become
more and more so, in this county
And it is the object of our labors. to
make the attainment of this great Sci,
ence, or rather this result Of many sci.
ences, as easy and speedy as may be t.
our increased multitude Of readers.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

Yong Men IN Stores.-If a table
was made up which would comprise
the history Of this numerous and impor-
tant class, the result would indeed in
vite the gravest attention among those
to whom the shaping of mercantile NOR.
ais is committed. n statement was
lately made out Of the history of ten
such young men, comprising all Of a
particular class VIM entered iuto bu
siress IN large aud respectable whole
sale house il Il single twelvemonlhs, a.
bout ten years ago. Out Of these ten,
three became druniards in two Yeas.
one has been obliged TO Danish himself
to escape a chargo of cmbezzement:
and of the remainder, but two have re-
tanned moral purpose and personal tone
enogh to keep their place on tina, rising
tide of mercantile promotion, which, in
the buoyancy of their early life, they
thought they had only to throw them.
selves upon in order to be secure
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

A"fl Dcath.--The fragments of the
body of young man resident at Ha-
gerstown. known as Bub Miller. or
Green was found strewD along The path
way Of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
a few mornings since. 1t appears that
he was coming down from Cumberland
the evening previous, aud was put off
the car at St. Johu's run, aud it is sup.
posed that he subsequently, attempted
to get on the next train that passed, aud
was caught, aud thrown under The wheels
of the cars by tho cowca,che:, where
he was literally cut into fragments. -
His head, body, legs and aims we're
scattered along the track, and present
ed t,lghtful spectacle. He has o moth.
er residing in lIage,stown.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

Dangerous Criticism. - Whoever &c.
companies a congregation which has
just been dismissed from church, may
hear great variety Of criticisms on the
sermon. These ordinarily refer more
to the manner of delivery, and the style
of composition, lhan 10 the Scrip,urai
handling of the snhiect. or the practical
character of the discourse. There is
another way which is not only iriudi-
cluus, but dangerous to me welfare, es-
peclaily Of tho'uncouveiteG.
The recital of an actual occurrence
will be the best illustrata,i"n Of our
meaning. A pious lady once left a
church in this city, in company with her
husband, who was not professor of re.
hgiun. She was a woman Of unusual
vivacity with a keen perception OF the
ludicrous and often pIayfully sarcastic.
AS they walked along toward home, she
began 10 make some amusing and spi-
cy comments on the sermon, which
Stranger. man Of very ordinary taIonis
aud awkward manner, had preached
that morning. in the abSenso of the pas
Tor. Alter ruunng or in this vein of
sporlive critiscism for some time, su,pri-
sed at the profound silence ~f her hus-
band, she turned. and look ed up in his
face. He Cas IN teGrsy That sermon
had sent al arrow of conviction to his
heart!
Let the reader imagine the anguish
Of ihe onscience-s,Iicke wire-thus
arrested i'll the act of ridiculing n dis
course. which had been the means Of
awakening the anxiety of her unconvert.
ed husband!
lncalculable harm is done by these
nconsidcrae criticisms. Many child
has gone home from church fnll oftrctn-
bling so!icitude about e,orual thin es;lon-
ging perhaps To throw itself in the arms
Of the parent and ask, "What must
do To be saved!"--only To have all con.
vic'ions chased away by the caplions,or
mi th-mOving criticism of the father or
mother. Many an unconverted wife or
husband, many an impcnitent frieud has
thus had ali interest di5Sipaiod hy thoso
who were perhaps at that very time
praying for their salsition.
Let this admontion be a word in sea.
son TO those church. members who have
unconverted, children, relatives and
fiisnds. - Cent. Press.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08
Burmese Enroys to tic Pope--A let.
ter from Rome, of the 10th ult, says:

Burmese EnrOys to tic Pope.-A let.
ter from Rome, of the 10th ult., says:
Two ENJOYS of the emperor OF the
Burmans. The missionary Altoona. aud
a young Burman, wearing his national
costume, were received few DAYS ago
at an audience by the Pope, and pre-
scnted him in ;hename Of their monarch
with a chaiice Of massive gold, a cruel.
fix enriched with precious stones, gold
chain. and ring ornamened with
magnificent sapphire aud in the name
Of the Burman Roman Catholics, with
a valnabl ruby ring. The latter was
accompanied by a letter from The
sendeIs, dated from the "Impcrial town
of Amarapoura (the immortal city,) the
7th ofthe Moon Naioun, 1918" in which
they declared their veneration for bis
Holiness begged him to accept the ring
which they said though INDECENT; they
had purchased by subscription; aud en-
pressed their regret at not being able to
make him more important present.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

Vine Drinking Ladies. s.-A gen
tlemun who has spent some two or three
weeks at Long Branch, n, j, informs
us that he was surprised at Witnessing
the amount of fashionable lady-drink7
ing at that place. He was told that it
was becoming such, that lady could
hardly refrain and hold her standing.
We fear that VIC shall hear some Dir.
Rush saying, 81 dare not tell what ma
ny of my rich lady patients dio Off,
[Independent. ,---- .
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

Damages .from q I7cgrapA C0mpa-
ny.-A Canadian merchant at HamiI-
ton has recovered damages to the a.
mount OF So, 900 from the Montreal Tel
cgraph Line. His case was brought on
the ground of failure on the part Of the
company To deliver, within reasoua.
bic time. dispatch sent by him 10 a
New York house, whereby ho sustain
ed as alleged, loss Of the above a.
mount, by a decline in the price of -four
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

Elaboration FROM VIRGINIA. The
Charleston, Va. Star, says the streets
of that town arc filled every day with
persons leaving Virginia for the West.
There has not been so much emigration
for years from Virginia.-Sometimes
there can be seen eight or ten families
moving together, who intend forming a
Virginia settlement of themselves in
Missouri, Kansas or some other portion
Of the West. ..... ......r. ..... .....
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08
AGENTS FOR THE UNION.

The following gentlemen are requested TO
act as Agents for this paper, and are author.
ized TO receive subscriptions, &c.,
l.. A. Hsgans, at Kingwood, Preston Coy.
VIM. Il. Tut. at Evansville
John Howard, Esq, independence
Henry Labosco, Tunnell,on
Jared Hagans, Brandonvlle
John Hermans, Fellowsville
DR.. Ashford Brown, Gladesville;
Ellery r. Hall, Esq. Fairmont.
J. Y. Horner, Lumberpor', Harrison Co.
John Bennett, Nestorvil'e, Barbour CO.
DR.. L. Parsons, Glady Creek, ..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

Loose doctiinal viows sooner or later
weaken mau's regard for tho command.
merits. Macknisht, with his lax views
OF Paul's writings, persuaded DR.. A dam
while lhcp were travelling in England,
that as they were now out ofthe bounds
of Prcsbytcry, aud under no obligations
TO c9ntenance prelatical worship, it
woulG be very absurd to allow ,heir Jour.
neying plans to be deranged by the IN.
tervention ofthe Sabbath.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

WEARING FLANNEL.-In our eli.
mate, tickle in its CLEANS Of sunshine
and its balmy airs5 as coquctte in her
smiles and favors, consumption bears
away every year the ornaments Of many
social circles. The faircst and lovclicst
are its favoritc victims. An ounce Of
prevention in this fatal disease is worth
many pounds of cure, for when onco
more seated, it mocks alike medical
skill and careful nursing. IF the fair
sex could be induced to regard the laws
of health, many precious lives might
be saved, but paste-board soles, low
neckcd dresses, and lilliputian hats,
SOW annually the seeds of fatal lar-
vest. The suggestion in the following
article from the Scientific American, if
followed, might save many with con-
sumptiye tendencies from an early
grave:
Put it on at once, winter or summer,
nothing better can be worn next the
skin than loose, red woollen shirt;
loose" for it has room to move on
inc SKIN, thuS causing q tltllatIon which
draws the blood to the surface and
keeps it there; and when that is the
case no one can take cold; "rcd," for
white flannel fills, up, mats together,
and becomes tight, stiff, heavy and i'm
pervlous. Cotton wool merely absorbs
the moisture from the surface, while
woollcn flannel conveys it from the
skin and deposits it in drops on the
outside Of the shirt, from which the or.
dlnary cotton shirt absorbs it, and by
It's nearer exposure to the air, it is soon
dried without injury to the body
Having these properties, red woollcn
flannel is worn by sailors even in mid
summer of the hottest countries. Wear
a thinner material in summer.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

The st. Louis Democrat snys:--1t
appears that nearly all the western
railroads at the present time are over
run with freight transportation, and so
serious is the Inconvenience resulting
thcrctrom that a general rise in freights
both upon the roads and rivers, is an
tlclpated or has already taken place.
Run Down.--The clock business Of
Connecticut which has been driven so
extensively for several years. has com.
pletely run down These clocks have
been sent To- every part Of Tho world,
aud among the largest markets for
them were Great Bfraiu and China
The great competition forced prices so
low TINT The largest portion Of the man
uiactulots have failed.
SINGULAR WEDDING The Havana Herald
says: A wedding came of at The Courthouse
one day last week, in which the bride was
IA, and The bridegroom 10 odd years Of age.
They were both children, the one IN her first
and the other in her second childhood. 49,
There was present at the ceremony daugh-
ter OF tho "old gentleman" as old as The
brides mother.
Mr.. Titus Bennett informs us the
Wer'chester (Po) JeileIsoniau, that he
has just witnessed the singular appear.
anco Of a chestnut tee, about hhlf
milo west OF Beaumoul's tavern on the
WeStchoster road, which is now ono half
in full bloom ,and tao other full of fruit
burs.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

The Virginia and Tennessee Rail.
road is completed, giving an unbrokcn
railroad connection between Richmond
and Tennessee. COL Crozct will let
daylight through the Blue Ridge Tun-
mel by next month; and then for the
coal-ficld road, work to which the
State may well devote its energies.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

When God chooses 10 work, ho is at
no loss for means. One Of tho blight.
est lights Of modern times was aroused
from the sleep Of death by the excite.
meDt OF the French Revolution. A few
years ago ! knew man brought into
deep distress about his salvation by the
profaneuess Of tho men around him.
Their conversation was tho mirror IN
which he saw his own heart.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

SENTENCED Bon Hughes, Of
Halifax county, charged with killing
one OF his negroes, was triod last week,
convicted of manSlaugbtcr and sonten-
ced to 8 years Imprisonment in tho pen
itentiary.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

Decline IN Price. The Warronton,
Fauquior, Va, Flag notices decline
in the price of negroes, and says that
several sold to the highest bidder on
Monday, at prices ranging several hun.
drcd dollars below sums paid for the
same description Of servants few
weeks ago.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

Old Billie, In Gircnda, the public
librarian has discovered manuscript
Bible, which is traced to the early part
of the twelfth century. 1t is written
on parchment of great fnencss. The
pages arc divided into two colums, and
enriched with arabesques and ornamen-
ted letters, painted withc great taste.
1t is rather a neat affair, considering
its date.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

The receipts Of wheat at Chicago, a, g
now aboyt $4,000 bushels per day, and
the total receipts of all kinds Of grain a.
mount to one million bushels per week.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

God never fails them that wait for
him, nor forsokcs them that work for
him.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

. Attemptto Mob q Jadge.-Thc Cass-
(Ga.2 Standard Of Thusday inst, says:
'Wc learn that q crowd Of men un-
dcrtook to mob Judge Brown in court
in Marietta last week on account Of
his having fined several Of them for
disorder in the courthouse. The mar
shall and officers of court being pre-
sent came to his relief. He fined and
imprisoned several Of the mobitcs to
the extent Of the law" ... ..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

UNIVERSITY OF Y1RGINfA.--There
are about $40 students at the Univcr-
sity. IF the number be increased after
this date in the same proportion as it
did last year, there will be over $50
students during the session.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

Damages g1'owing out Of tile Burns
Case.--In the Supreme Court of Mas
sachusetts, VIM. A. White on Thurs
day, recovered verdict for $500 a.
gainst James Reed, an acting U. S.
Marshall, who forced him down flight
Of stairs at the Court House during
the trial Of the celebrated Anthony
Burns case in Boston. The damages
were for injuries alleged to have been
sustained.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-11-08

VIRGIN1ANs KILLED IN OREGON. -
A letter to Hon. John NJ. Bolts, from
Fort Dallas, Oregon Territory, dated
Aug. 10ths states that Christopher
Frazier, Of Dinwiddic county, and Isa-
iah Birch Of Fairfax county, in this
State, were killed at the baltic Of Big
Bend, Rogue River, 0. 7. in May last.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-04-05
Beautffy your Home.

Every man should do his best to own q
home. The first money which he can spare
fought 10 be invested in a dwelling where his
family can live permanently, Viewed as a
matter Of economy, this is important, not only
because he can ordinarily build more cheaply
than he can rent, but because of the expense
caused by change of residence. A man who
early in life builds a home for himself and
family, will save some thousands of dollars in
the course of twenty years, besides avoiding
the inconvenience and trouble of removals.
Apart from this, there is something agreeable
to our better nature in having a home that we
can call our own. 1t is aform of property that
is more than perty. 1t speaks to the heart,
eulists the sentiment, and ennobles the posses.
sOr. The associations that spring up around
ii, as the birthplace of children-as the scene
of life's hottest emotions-as the sanctuary
where the spirit cherishes its purest thoughts,
are such as all value; and whenever their in
fuence is extended, the moral sensibilities are
improved and exalted. The greater part of our
happiness in this world is found at home;
but how few F~eeollect that the happiness Of to-
day is increased by the place where we are
happy on yesterday, and that, insensibly, scenes
and circumstances, gather up a store of blessed.
ness for the weary hours of the future! On
this account we should do all in our power TO
make home attractive. Not only should we
. cultivate such tempers as serve TO render its
intercourse amiable and afFectionate, but we
should strive to adorn it with those charms
which good sense and refinement easily impart
to il. We say easily, for there are persons who
think that q home cannot be beautiful without
a considerable outlay of money. Such people
are in error. 1t costs little to have a neat
flower garden, and to surround your dwelling
with those simpls beauties which delight the
eye more than expensive objects. IF you will
Let the sunshine and the dew adorn your yard:
they will do more for you than any artist. Ma.
ture delighta in beauty. She loves to landscape
and make it agreeable 10 the eye. She hangs
the ivy around the rum, and over the stump of
q witheFed tree twines the graceful vine. A
thousands arts she pFactises to animate Che
senses and please the mind. Follow her exam
pie, and do for your yourself what she 10 all
ways laboring 20 do for you. Beauty is d d.
fundamentally. 1t 10 one Of Gods chosen
forms of power. Wenever see creative energy,
without something beyond mere existence, and
hence the whole universe is q teacher and
iinspiFer of beauty. Every man was born TO be
an artist 80 far as the appreciation and enjoys
tment of beauty are concerned aud he robs him-
self Of one Of the precious gifts of bis being If
he fails to fulfill this beneicsnt purpose Of bic
creation.