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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-19

The whole number Of native insane
is rs. Of the foreign 1S4; more than dou-
bio the number of the natives. Of The
foreign lis are Germans, and 60 Irish.
These are the insane of single county
in the State Of Ohio.
Ii there no need Of stringent laws in
relation to foreign immigration Must
we permit our country to become q mere
European insane asylum. Just think
of ii, 194 foreign insane in ono county
of the State of Ohio. We must uuito
with the Hon Joshua Vansaut, and thank
God, that we can enjoy the privilege
of maintaining these dementcd immi.
grants unm olested.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-19
South carolina Americanizlne,

The Senate of South Carolina has
passed q bill, by vote of SO to 8, to
amend the constitution of that State,
so as to require two gears residence
after any one has been naturalizcd, to
cntitle him to vote. Itmust be borne
in mind that South Carolina is q Dem.
ocratic State, and the Senate is Demo.
cratic. The gallant Palmetto State will
not be behind her sister States in adopt
ing the policy Of the American party.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-19
What q situation for a Modest Man!
The Lowell Courier is responsible for

What q situation for a Modest Man!
The Lowell Courier is responsible for
the following:
g In a neighboring city, at Thackc-
rays lecture, q few evenings since, a
young conference.-the modest man of
his sex, and no less polite than modest,
was sitting in pew rather remote from
the light. A very pretty lady sat next
to him. Looking on the floor, during
the lecture, he cspicd what he thought
was the lady's handkerchief, the lace
trimmed edge just visible from under
her dress. Turning to his pew-matc,
he gallantly whispered, You've drop.
ped your handkerchief, madam" and
before she could reply, he proceeded to
pick it up. Horror He had seized
the edge of her pot-----shirt, and did
not discover his mistake until the top
of gatter boot stared him in tho face,
and the faint sound of a laugh Just nip.
ped in the bud by the application Of u
real handkerchief warned him of his
mistake. Phancy his pheclings !"
Mora1.--Don't attempt to pick up
anything with lace to it before you
know what it is.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-19

Folly OF WAR About roo years
ago, some sOl''iors Of Modono, carsted
away buc6et from we'll iu BOlOgno,
for tho sake Of a frolic, as i, is said. The
people of Bologna, howcyor, took it as
an insult. and doclored war against NJ.
deDa. A long aud bloody conflict ensu
cd, and more than 10000 humao beings
wore butcherod for such triAing cause.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-19
NUMBER 50.
Insanity, Foreign and Native.

The superintendent oflho Hamilton
County Insane Asylum, (Ohio,) in its ar.
nual report. furnishes us with the follow
ing statistical information, concerning
the inmates of tho institution:
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-19

PERPETUAL MoTfoN.--A man named
Willie has on eXh btiou al New Haven
n m1cIiinc which he claims To- be the
solution Of iio perpetual motion PROS
lem. Tho Palladium says that "tiiu
machine certaiuiy goes, aud there is llo
chance, os any body has yet discoyercd,
Of its being moved by any cxianooa4
or concealed force.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-19

A clergymau who has just rc'urr5t
from China, has been ftankcd ncstIy
tho wbolo way ty American sbipowr.
crs. ou tho simple settlement that b, wsa
missionary. He sailed from Hna,
Kong to San Francisco, then via IL
istbmas, home.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-19
The Ship EsesOlutc.

Wo copy the following from the New
| London Chronicle of Saturday last
The ship Resolute, mentioned. has heeu
brought safely in the port of New Lon,
don:
Captain Quaile, who went out first
mate of the George Henry and came
home in command Of her. informs us
that he left Captain Buddington and ff.
teen men on board tho Re solute, the
British discovery ship which they pick
ed up abandoned in the ice. When
the two vessels parted company they
were in about latitude G2 N, some TWO
degrees south oftho Spo, where tho Res.
olu,e was first found. Tho Resolutc
was new vessel when she left England
was built i'll tho most substantial man.
ner, and was oxcellently well found.
Though she had been abandoned about
a year when Capt. Buddington took
possession of her, her sails, rigging and
all her appointments were in good order
and she will without doubt make the
passage here without delay. When
found by Captain Buddington she was
at least thousand miles from the spot
GERS and crew. The British Govern
ment may claim tho ship bat really we
do not believe it under the circumstan.
ces Of tho case.
lfCapluin Buddington brings her to
New London. as VIC hope he will, un-
less he should conclude to winter on the
Greenland ccast, she may he lacked for
here in the course Of week
The George Henry had hard time
of it after sho left her consort, but has
arrived safe though leaking badly. She
lost her rudder in the ice soon after par.
ting with the Resolute, and there being
no carpenter on board, the captain and
mate managed, in about half day to
make rdugh substitute for one. and
have brought the bark home with it,
though it had been unshipped three or
four times, and left the bark al tho mer.
cy of the waves orIong intervals, which
greatly retarded the passage home
The officers and crew certainly deserve
great praise for their spirit and perse.
Fcgance.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-19
SIMPLICITY OF DRESS

Prontice, Of tho Louisville journal,
speaks thus to his readers:
"Those who think that, in order to
dress well, il is necessary to dress ex.
t'avagantly aud gaudily, make a great
mistake.
"Nothing so well becomes true fem
inine beauty as simplicity We have
seen many remarkable fine person
robbed of its fine effect by being over.
dressed. Nothing is more unbecominp
than overloaded beauty. Tho simple,
ity ofthe classic taste is seen ip Tho
old statues aud pictures painted by men
OF very superior artistic genius. In
Anthems tho ladies were not gaudiIy but
simply arrayod, aud wc doubt whether
any ladies excited more admiration.
So also the noble old Roman mafrons.
whose superb forms wefo worthy Of
them, were always very plainly dressed
Fashion often presents the lines of the
butterfly, but fashion is not classic
goddess"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-19

A Remarkable Woman Utica
Times makes she following brief notice
of Mrs. Bradstrect .
Old residents will still remember tho
celobra.ed Bradstreel claim trial in this
city in 1885 celebrated for tn 9 amount
OF property involved-(50 acres on the
west side of Gcnesce street Utica, and
valued at $500. .000)-the great array of
talent on each side, Daniel Webster be-
ing retained by the prosocutiix,-,he
fact that Mrs. Bradslreet argued hor
cause before tho court and jury, and in
such mastery manner as to astouDd
every body, drawing from John Van
Bnrcn the assertion that she (NIrs.
Brads,reeD was the best real estate law.
yer he had ever knew or read of--ceIe.
brated for the fact that the Jury ate
cheese which poisoned them, and which
lod 10 their being discharged at 3 o'clock
III tho morning, the judge believing it
was cholera, and fearful that it might
become epidemic, he dissolved the court
and celebrated for the rer,inacity
with which Mrs. b. has since prosecuted
her claim.
Mrs. BradStroet who is now quito 70
years Of age, with hair as white as snow
flakes. but with step as firm and vigo.
rous as some ladies ofS0, yesterday up.
peared in the United States Court, at.
tired in modern hablimonts, with q
white natty hat, surrounded with an el.
egant white plume three feet in length
and made motion for the continuance
OF her suit (or something to that effcct)
expressing her determination TO contest
her claims in 1856. ...
Mrs. Bra1street is confeSsetly ono Of
the most remarkable females ofthis cen
tuty. But few lawyers are as well read
III real estate matters as sho, and GER
talnly none have tho assiduity and indo.
mltable perseverance, which sho has ex.
hibited during the last 25 years, in pros
ecdling her claims against parties now
occupying property in Utica, which she
asserts rightfully belongs 10 her.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-01-19

An honest man is tho noblost work OF
God, but woman is the preticst.
General Cass is reported to be WORT,
four millions Of dollurs,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-01-29
mo. $50
ESwamp and Overlooked Lands.n

DUBLlC NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE
Il Instructions Of the Secretary OF the interior,
pubic notice Is hereby given that, In order TO
bring TO close the business under the act Of Con
greSs approved September %, 1850, entitled, can
act 10 enable the State OF Arkansas, and other
limits" and at the same time afford 10 parties
who claim that portions Of the lands selected I'M
der said law are dry and At for cultivation, op
portunity to introduce evidence, all lands Sc
lected, TO the approval whereof no objection be
made within six months from the date hereof
will be certified and patented to the States.
Such objections as are contemplated by the
above must be made under oath, and fled with
the register and receiver Of the proper land ofaGe
necessary forms for afidavits are In The hands Of
said officers.
The following classes Of land are exempt from
objection, to-wit:
ist. Lands entered with caeh, or located with
military bounty land warrants or scrip, after the
passage Of the act Of 18th September, 1850, and
prior TO the passage Of the act Of I'd March, 1855
foI the relief Of purchasers ana ccatoTs Of swamp
and overfowed lands"
I'd. Lands already patented to the State under
the sgamplew
In all cases where objection Is raised, testimony
must be taken before the register and receiver Of
the land Office at such time, after the expiration
Of said six months, as thev may appoint. with the
consent Of the Commissioner Of the General Land
Once
The lists of swamp and overlooked laDds are
open to Inspection during the regular business
hours Of The Land ONCE.
Given under my hand, at the city Of Washing
ton, this 2lst day Of Decombs, 1855.
THOS. A. HENDRICKS,
Commissioner General Land Once.
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MORT INVEST GUNS FOR THE INDIAN
SERVICE IN 1856.
OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS,
Januarv al. 1as6 (

OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS,
January 81, 1856.
pROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
the Once Indian Affairs until noon Of the Goth
day OF February next for furnishing and deliver
ing-one- half on or after the 1st day Of May 1856
and one half on or after the 18th day Of June next
one thousand Northwest guns for the Indian
department. to be delivered to the agent Of the de-
partment at either Of the cities Of New York
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati De-
toit, st. Louis, or Chicago, as the bidder NAV
elect and the right will be reserved to require
the above amounts at one time or at different
times, at and efter the specified dates or to OF der
at any time In the year 1856 at the same price
and OF the same quality, any additional number OF
guns actually required In the service.
Each bidder will he required to exhibit SAM
pie or samples Of the kind and quality OF gun or
guns he proposes to furnish and the department
Ieserves the right or accepting such bid bids as
are believed to be most advantageous to the In
dians, considering serviceable qualities, price,
&c; nut no bid Will be considered unless accom-.
panied by sufhcient guarantee that IL the bid of
the party is accepted he will enter into contract
accordingly, and give security for the perform
anee OF his contract within ten days after the
award.
The sample or samples Of the accepted bidder
VIII De retained at this office; and all guns to be
delivered must, In every respect be similar and
fully equal thereto. Before the acceptance Of the
guns, each one will be subjected to the most
thorough and rigid inspection and comparison
win Inc sample gun, and those that are not found
rejected.
A bend In an amount exceeding that of the bid
will be required for the faithful execution Of the
contract on the part Of the successful bidder.
Payment for any quantity or quantities received
VIII be made through the United States treasury
Immediately after the delivery and acceptance
Jan Observation-Disclosures Commissioner.
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III. sEMkEN, JeweIer,


13o Ptxsa. GrsnEs, bsfussH pa axd 10th Streets,
u magnificent assortment Of fine and q
rich imported JEWELRY, such as Flor -
entlne and Roman NOsaics, Italian Lavas HA
and Corals, Garnets, Canoes, and a vsri- skAD
ety. Of richly chased Gold Jewelry or any deserip
tiOn, the very latest styles Also, new lot Of
hne London and Seneva WATCHES, warranted
timekeepers.
FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
A splendid assortment Of Ane SilveTware, Pitch
efs, Casters, Creams, Goblets, Cups, Forks and
Spoons, (sterling Fish, Cake and Pie Knives,
Butter and Fruit Knives, Soup and Oyster Ladies,
Preserve, Sugar and Cream Spoons, Salt Cellars,
Napkin Rings, etc, etc.
silver PLATED WARE, ON ALBATA.
Castors, Baskets, Butterboats, Urne, Forks and
Spoons.
FANCY ARTICLES.
French Clocks, Dresden China Ornaments, In
variety, Card Gases, PoItmonnafes, Cigar Cases
And also a large assortment Of
4. SPECTACLES
IN Gold, Silver and Steel Frames, 10 suit every
eve and age Eye Glasses, Congress Specs, and
Opera Glasses.
IL We take pleasure In showing our goods 10
all, whether purchasers or not
All our goods are warranted as represented, and
viii be sold al the lowest possible price.
III JewelrY and SilverwaTe made to order !;
Diamonds Temounted; Gold Pens repointed, and
Engraving on Stone executed at short notice
ChroncmeteTs and all kinds Of fine Watches and
Musical Boxes put in perfect order at short notice
II SEMKEN, JeweleT,
$50 Ps. avenue, between 9th and 10th SITS.
de- 1T
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United STATES Patept Offio.

"AbHlh0TOH, Jan. 1870.
nN THE PETITION OF ALONZO C.. AR
" MOLD, Of Norwalk, Conn, praying for the
extension Of patent granted to him on the I'D
day Of prfl, 1872 for an improvement In 'ipunch-
ing machines for manufacture Of covered but
tons" for seven years nom he expiration Of said
patent, which takes place the 2]d day Of April,
1883:
10 lis ordered. that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Once on Monday, the 7th Of April
lS5S, a. IL O'Clock, m and all parsons are
notified to appear and show cause IL any they
have, why sala petition ought not to be granted
Persons ofNOsing the extension are required TO
file In the Patent Once their objections specially
set forth In writing, at least twenty days before
the day Of hearing all testimony fled BY either
party 20 be used al the hearing mnst be taken and
transmitted In accordance with the rules Of the Of
hce which will be furnished on application
The testimony IN the case will be closed on the
27th day Of March; dispositions and other papers
relied upon testimony, must be fled in the ofce
on or before the morning Of that day; the argu-
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for three successive weeks previous to the eth of
April nsxt, the day Of hearing
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Commissioner Of Patents
p. S.-EditOrs Of the above papers will please
copy, and send their bills to the Patent nee
with paper containing this notice.
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NAVY DEPARTMENT,


January -, 1855.
PROPOSITIONS WILL BE RECEIVED
Il by this bureau, until the 18th Of February,
for the following articles for the United States
steamer Mississippi, to be delivered at the navy
yard, New York .=... '-a r
Two vertical tubnlar boilers, to be made Of the
best charcoal bloom boiler plates tube sheets to
be one half inch, water bottoms and pits sew
en- sixteenth, shell three -eighths OF an Inch In
thickr ess.
All the external parts to be double rivetted, and
caulked on both sides where 1t can be got at to do
so; no screw stays to be used In the lews, water
bottoms, or steam chimney.
The crowns and sides Of shell to be stifened by
T iron, from which the braces are to lead.
The boilers will be about twenty-three and one
half feet 'front.' by about eleven and one half feet
deep, aud about twelve and half feet high !;
to be furnished with the necessary man and hand
hole plates, furnace, fue and danper doors lugs
for crate bearers, and for securing boilers to the
snip, and to be tested when done at a hydraulic
pressure Of IS lbs. per square inch
The tubes to be furnished by the government
and to be set by the contractors, the government
being responsible for all tubes condemned from
their defects, and the contractor for all condemned
from bad workmanship.
The price to be per pound finished, less the
weight Of the tubes.
ings may be required for engine and boilers, Of
green sand Of dry sand Of loam, and for one and
one-third sets Of crate bars, and for composition
castings (of copper and tin.
The patterns to be furnished by the govern
ment
The whole to be done In the best mcnner, and
to be subject to the inspection and approval Of
such persons as the department NAV appoint.
Drawings Of the boilers will be furnished bid
ders on application to the department.
Payments will be made for one third their esti-
mated amount when the boilers are half CON-
pleted the remainder when they have been test
ed satisfactorily by steam. For castings, when
delivered and approved.
Bidders will be particular In stating their prices
and the time when they propose to complete and
deliver me work Bond and good security will be
and ths fulfllment Of the contract
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A Deer Hunt and Bear Fight.

Meder Perrigo residing in Franklin county,
N. Z, writes letter to his brother William
Perrigo of this city, dated January LIST,
1856, in which he gives an account Of amin
teresting interview, he had lately with a gen
tlemsn by the name of Bruin, on one of the
mountains of Northern New York. As this
letter contains information which may furnish
some useful hints to the hunters of Wisconsin
in pursuit of game under difficulties" We
have taken the liberty Of publishing an extract
from ii, az follows:
:. As you wish to hear my hunting story, 1
VIII try and give it to you, but don't think
can do II justice. / went into the woods in
the neighborh0Od of Racket Lake, to hunt
deer, and having shot two, started for the
shanty usually occupied by hunters in that
quarter, and soon came across bears track
l followed this track, but not far, before saw
the old chap. drew up my rife and fred.
but it seems without effect, for he turned and
Made directly towards me. / attempted to
reload, but had no time: we were soon in close
quarters. commenced beating him of with
my gun, but Though some misshap lost hold
of that, and the bear and l clinched. Threw
him down, but soon found that the under
side was his advantage, for he tore my clothes
and skin numerically. We struggled and
rose up again. thought Of my knife, but he
hugged me go close that could not get at it
He attempted to bite my face, and taking
n'nt iAOLn NY eueLuyJ CduSut MS nose In my
teeth, and you had better believe shut down
on him tight, for he soon loosed his hold around
me, so that had an opportunity TO reach my
knife, which / improved without delay. Be
ing thus armed, / gave him several cuts and
thrusts in rapid succession, and he beat re-
treat. He did not 60 far, however, before he
fell, having been mOrtally wounded
The fight being over, / sat down TO take
breath, and / thought Of home, and the danger
had escaped. 1 will say to you that fighting
bear is no child's play, and although not
seriously injured in this, don't care to have
another-it is not pleasant. While had the
old fellows nose in my mouth, 1 discovered he
had very bad breath, and nothing but my
critical situation enabled me tO withstand IL.
Deliver from being obliged to kiss or fight
hear''
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OFFICIAL.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Dec. 1, 1855.
Notice is hereby given to holders Of stocks Of
the United States that this Department will pur-
chase to the amount OF 81 500 900 Of said stocks
at any time when the same may be offered prior to
the lst day Of Juns next, and will Pay therefor the
following prices, to wit:
For stock Of the loan Of ls4s, premium Of ten
per cent; for stock Of the loans Of ls47 and 1s4s
a premium Of sixteen per cent; for stock issued
under the act of 1850 commonly called Texas in
demnity stock, a premium Of six per cent? and
for stock Of the loan Of 1S46, redeemable on the
Iath November, 1s46, II received at the Treasury
prior to the LIST day Of January next, premium
Of * per cent; II received between the ist jan
uary and the 31st Of March next, premium Of
per cent and II received after the 3lst OF March
and prior to said LIST Of June next, premium Of
IN per cent
Interest will also be allowed on said stocks at
the rates specified In the certificates, from the 1s
July last, IL assigned with the principal OF the
certificates received prior to the 1st Of January
next After that date the interest will be allowed
In addition to the premium from LIST Of January to
the date Of their receipt. In both cases one days
interest will be allowed In addition for the money
to reach the seller.
Certificates transmitted to this Department un-
der the present notice should be duly assigned to
the United States with the current half years In
terest if sent prior to the 1st Of January nexo by
the party entitled to receive the purchase money.
Payment for these stocks will be made by drafts
upon theassistant treasurers at Boston, New York,
or Philadelphia, the parties entitled to receive
the money may direct
JAMES GUTHRIE,
dec 3-dtJunel Secretary Of the Treasury