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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15

add that the less severity IS provoked
the less it will be employed, and vice
versa. When the interests of the party
require it, or the interests Of individual
members ofthc party demand, our col
umns are wide open to their opinions,
arguments and censures. The Press.
in this country, is free, and its editors
should be frce;' we, at least, will be in
dependent in the maintenance Of our
principles. We admire the sentiment
OF tho poet, and adaptit to our position:
"Thy spirit, Independence, let me shqrc,
Lord OF the Lon.heart and eagle eye;
Thy steps follow with my bosom bare,
Nor heed the storm that howls along the sky :"
We but reiterate here, little more
at length the position we assumed
when we came to the duties of our
editorial connection. We have not
sweryed from it in tho estimation of a
hair--wc never will When we fear
to defend our principles, or our party in
defence of them, or to charge home on
the sophistries of opponents and expose
political corruption, may our righthand
forget its cunning. w} -a
The above remarks are made, not to
any individual or clique especially, but
to all as indicating precisely where we
stand, and what our course will be-
SO far as individuals are concerned,
those who have taken occasion to draw
us out personally on,this subject, will
recognize in the above the substance
of what we have always reitcrated.---
In entering on the campaign We have
thought proper to place the index to
the road we intend to travel, so that
there may be no necessity for misun-
derstanding or cquiyocation.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15

ties received. Syrian spring wheat.
from the foot of Mount Carmel, in the
Holy Land. Turkish flint wheat, from
Mount Olympus, in Asia. Algerian
wheat, Spanish spring wheat. White
flint corn, from Spain. Black oats
from Brie, "a place unknownt to me. =
Gallardons, large Lentils from France.
Valencia Melons, from Spain. Saint
James carrot, from England. Car
banzas from Spain. Adams early
cabbage, and Winningstadt cabbage
from England. German Pitunia. He
discus. Helianthus GrandiAows, sweet
pepper from Spain. Sweet Scabions.
Mexican Argcmone, Verbena, &c. SC.
Any person wishing these with other
kinds, can get them by writing brief
letter to the Commissioner of Patents.
| do not know that these varieties of
grain, &c. will suit this latitude, but
it will cost nothing for those to try
who are interested in the science of
AGRICULTURE.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
ROLF ON TEu pAEn!-

We have alreadyannounced the glo.
rious ticket with which we have enter
cd the Presidential campaign. These
nominations have given the American
cause a new impetus. All over our
our widespread Union they are rccciv-
cd with great enthusiasm. Ronfres
and Examinations, salotes Of LAUNDERING
cannon, and meetings Of masses of the
people, greet the nominations of Fill
more and Donelson, while anti-Ameri-
canism stands agape with ominous fore
bodings, and with mouth sealed against
the moral worth, tried integrity, ard
National patriotism of the American
standard-bearors. Who SO grovelling
that will assail FILLMORE, and
who so callous as to traduce the living
representative and pcrsonifcation of
Jackson--the patriot-statesman DON
ELSON? -H ... ...... ....
L iiS udtuCo VI IllliilOGc anu DOnCl-
son, proclaimed in tones Of thunder a.
long every valley and over every hill
OF our land, have said unto the troubled
waters, "peace, be STILL" for already
sectionalism is dying out a few agi-
tators stand round the dying embcrs Of
agitation, blowing hard to keep them
alive, but the wand of the magician has
smothcrcd the Goals, and a murky
smoke only curls around the Republi-
can banner The moral stamina and
enlightened craftsmanship embodied
in our ticket will crush out the fires that
so lately reddened the horizon for the
Union loving and peace subscribing cit
liens Of our country will stand by two
such gallant stategmcn. Fillmore and
Donelson will do for the Union in 1856
what Jackson did in 1882, end by the
same potent moral force.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
EDUCATION MEETING.

"A large and enthusiastic meeting
was held March 9Th, in Pleasant Val.
ley meeting house, Preston Co. Va,
to consider the propriety of adopting
the free school system. The meeting
was organized by electing Abram ELI.
oft President, ID. G. Miles Vice Presi-
dent, and A. A. Vandevort Secretary.
The President in taking his position
explained in brief speech the object
of the meeting. Jacob G.. Cobun then
presented the following preamble and
resolutions: 81, H..
Whereas, other States have tried
the free system for years with general
satisfaction; and whereas, "Virginia
Ignorance" has become s'by-word and
a reproach" = everywhere, and believing
that the establishment and perpetuity
Of Free Schools would in time erase
this stigma; and whereas, all hope of
our Legislature ever adopting gener-
al and permanent system throughout
the State, is departed; and as q law
now exists to allow any county to cs-
tablish its own system, therefore
Resolved, That this county adopt the
Free School system on the adj val0ens
principle. sa.t
After several interesting speeches
on the Importance of the measure, the
resolution passed almost unanimously.
On motion, Resolved, That the pro-
ceedings of this meeting be furnished
to every district in the County for
their concurrence or rejection.
On motion, Resolved, That a com
mittoe be appointed to get up petit
ton to the County Court and obtain
signers thereto.
Resolved, That we request the pub
location of the proceedings Of this meet
ing in the American Union, and re-
quest the Morgantown Telegraph to
copy. ABRAM ELLIOT1,
President.
A. a. VANDEvoRT Secy.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
DENT, OF m Editor.

We regret 10 be called upon TO announce,
as we are panied TO learn, tha, William D..
SIaughan, editor Of the "Uuion Bmerican,'
at lIauisonbnrg, Va, is no more. In the
midst Of a lifc of nserulness, he wos sudden.
~ stricken down by the destroyer His
death will be deeply regretted IN the com.
mnity where his virtues Of mind aud heart
we're go universally esteemed An honest
advocate Of our cause has fallen al his post,
whose pl1cc will 10 difjcuIl TO ill.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
Fayesfe County, Ps.

The Americans OF Fayetle county have
had q glorious ratification meeting. Hon.
Andrew Stewart, being loudly called. came
forward and advocated the claims o: tho
nominees Of the National Convention for the
support Of the American people. His speech
drew forth storms oil enthusiasts applause.
The following resolutions were adopted
Resolued, That this meeting heartily ap-
proves of the nomination Of Willard Fillmore
aud Andrew Jackson Donaldson ;-that iu
Millard Fillmore we have one who has been
tried and not found wanting that in An.
drew Jackson Donaldson we have q man Of
the jackson school, and that they are bIiE
men OF the national stamp who viii make
the Constitution and the Union paramount TO
all other considerations.
Resolced, That we have reached poin,
in the history OF Our country when it be-
hooves the honest men Of all parties 10 pause
and reflect upon the resnl, OF the hostile feel
ings that have been engende red between the
North and Souh---feelngs tina, are now
threatening the integrity OF the Union, and
that may burst at ans time into flame that
will consume the whole fabric of our gov.
ernment.
RESOLVED, That the administration Of
franklin Pierce has been curse to The
country that he took into his cabinet coun-
els avowed disunionisls that he found the
country at peace both at home and abroad 4;
that he hos had it twice upon The very verge
Of foreign war that he has created more
sectional strife and discord than all the
Presidents we eve r had before, and tina, we
therefore cal upon the patriotic men Of all
porlieS TO Join us in oar effort to hurl him
from power.
On motion, The meeting adjourned with
three cheers Tor Fillmore and Donaldson.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
Hzon. Andrew stewart, OF E.a.

This distinguished statesman is now IN
this city, ct the National Hotel. 1t viii be
rec0llec,ed among the old politicians OF the
day, that Mr.. Stewart has never made a
mistake in his calculations for the Presiden-
cy. IN 1910 he was the adv ocale Of Harri-
son /; in lS48, the first who nominated Tay
Tor, and in 1856, (at the 22d Feb Conven-
ton at Philadelpha) where he nominated
Fillmore & Donaldson as the standard beat
ers Of the American party. sas
In the two first cases. his couusels pre-
vailed, and the candidates were elected III
the present case there can be no doubt Of q
ike result. a
ntIle ratification Of THE nomination, which
will take place III our CITY let tho Am erican
party do houor TO this distinguished ard suc-
cessful gentieman.-- Washington Au Organ.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
NEWS DEPARTMENT..
Later From Europe.

The Africa arrived mt New York on
Saturday evening. We received our
full foreign files in advance of the mail,
bnt lind them unusually bare of interes-
ting intelligeUce.T The spproachino
meeting of the Peace Conference an.
peared to absorb public attention, aud
beyond notices of the movement of the
cougregated diplomats and editorial dis.
cussion and public gossip as to the pro-
bable extent oclhe terms to be imposed
upon Russia, which il is NOW asserted
arc to include the demolition of Nicolai-
ell, there is little to interest the Ameri.
can reader. il is intimatrd in some of
the paPets that the question of peace
or war will depend upon the Willingness
OF Russia To concede the destruction
OF Nicolaisff. Lord Clarendon, it is
sand. will insist TIA, Nicolaieff shall be
included in the arsenals on the coast of
the Black Sea which are to be destroy.
ed, and upon the concession or election
OF this proposal the question OF peace
or war will probably turn. If Russia
can be induced to put up with this bit
ter humiliation permanent suspension
OF hostilities will iollow-if not tho OBJ
lect must be achieved by force Of arms.
Uponth this point EngIandand France are
said TO be unanimous.
The excitement in relation TO Amer
lean affairs had completely subsidized
ii the silence oflhe leading journals can
be taken as evidence of that fact Nei-
Their in or out of alliament do we find
any further discussion on the subject
and The general tone of the commercial
Intelligence indicates that for tho pres
ent, al least no fears were entertained
of serious difficulties between the two
governments.
The Africa brings no intelligence
Of the Pacific. a9
The commercial news is somewhat
important. The British trade returns
for 1855 had been published and sho ws
results in every way satisfactory. The
exports amounted in value to COY Sea-
655. the value in 1858 being eos, 933,.
Isl, and in 1855, COZ. lS4, 726. Consuls
had slightly declined Cotton was
lower, but breads,uffs were in better de-
mands at higher rates. = Bali Amer.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
MAssACHUsETTs--IN LINE.

On Friday last, says the Boston
Courier, tho Massachusetts, State Or
ganization of the National Americans,
ratified without o dissenting voice, the
nomination of the American National
Convention. The following resolution
was also adopted: aH0
Resoloed, That the controlling inau-
cnce of Black Disqualification, as mani
tested at the recent session of the Mas
sachusetts Know Nothing State Coun-
Gil, hangs upon the American party,
like an incubus feasticg upon its vitali-
ty. And we trust the Americans of
the State will SO improve the annual
election Of delegates in April next as
to cleanse the party of that blighting
influence.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
FILLMORE IN VIRGINIA.

We take the following in relation to
the American nomination for the Pres
idency from the Richmond Dispatch, a
neutral paper:
"The nomination of Mr. Fillmore
for the Presidency of the United States,
has beenreceived by his political friends
in Virginia, as fur as we can ascertain,
with great enthusiasm. 1t is beyond
our province to intermeddle in political
matters, but as chroniclers of the events
of the day, We may be permitted to say
that we never knew q nomination to
give more satisfaction to q party. The
name of Fillmore in connection with a
nomination for the Presidency, seemed
to come upon his friends with the en-
livoning influence of spring day after
along winter. We had not anticipated
sospeedy a nomination. But Mr.. Fill
more seems to have gone ahead of his
only prominent competitor, Mr. George
Law, with great ease. All parties a.
gree that it was the worry best nomina-
ton the American" party could have
made. Mr.. Fillmore is statesman of
eminent ability and experience, of high
ly conservative character, and whoever
may be brought out by the Democracy,
will find in him foeman worthy of
their steel"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15

Gira,d College. philadelphia. The
number Of orphans, during tho past
year, abou, three hundred. "They as
semble morning and evening of each
day for worship; aud on Sunday they lis.
ten to two lectures, which are accom-
panied with appropriate devotional ex.
ercises'" "All religious instruction is
given by laymam. Nearly all tho Di.
roctors and Officers Of College. are
members of Christian churches; aud the
orphans. on leaving the College, usu-
ally attach themselves 10 the churches
of which their relatives or friends are
members"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
INTERPRETATIONS.
For the American Union.

Mr.. Editor
A meeting was recently held
by the Democracy is this district for
the purpose of Originating against
the Spring campaign. Three young
Cseeroes came out from the capitol to
enlighten the people on the "affairs of
the nation" There was about as ma
ny Americans as Democrats present.
One of the three arose aud explained
the object of the meeting, telling them
also, that he was candidate for the
sufferers of the people, Then an
other took the stand and said, Il thank
my God that l belong to no oathbound
party" Hold, MR. SAYS an A
merican, just read this and you will
see that some of the leaders of your
party are ''oathbound" if you are not.
A paper was then presented con-
tanning tho doings of q Democratic
meeting in Philadelphia in which was
published the following oath taken by
the members of that body. "I do
hereby solemnly swear or affirm that
| am not, and do not intend to be a
member of any political organization
secret or open, which proscribes any
! OF our fellow citizens on account of
their birth place or religion The
speaker attempted to read it, but took
the trembles so suddenly and severely
that he could not hold a candle, and as
no one offered to be candle-bearer for
him, he thus got rid of making it
known. He then attempted to bur-
lesquethe American party awhile, and
"beat retreat. a
Then the other arose and tried to
Justify Bishop Hughes in attempting
to prohibit the Bible from being read
IN the free schools. He thought the
Bishop q pretty fine fellow-did'nt
know but he had some claim for the
Presidency. .'as'
| | suppose his trying to destroy free
schools is one Of those claims. That
chap was replied to by one of Sans
boys, who advocated the Bible, free
schools and Americanism in thrilling
speech, and also gave Hughes a por-
ton by the way. y proposition was
then made by theDemocrats to the ~
mcrioans to unite at the district cleo
ton. A portion ofthc Americans a.
greed to do so provided they would u
mite all over the county. This they
refused to do, because they (the Dem
ocrats) have a majority in the county,
and in this district they have not.-'O
consistency, thou art a jewell They
thought there was no need of union
where they could carry the day without
it. So thought the Americans and
thus the matter ended. think Imay
safely say that Sold line democracy
in this locality will soon be
ea INVISIBLE.
| Pleasant Ta1ey, Preston Co., Va.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15

A MELANCHOLY CAsE.--On the 9 ilh
ult.; Jane Anderson and her infant, two
years old, were found dead on Arm.
strong Greek, Fayette Co. Va. 1t ap-
pears that the girl had fallen, and had
been living with Charles Payne, her
seducer. He deserted her, and with
her infant in her arms she walked to
her stepfather's. He Indignantly spurn-
ed her from his door, and the poor wo-
man started TO cross the mountain with
the intention of eearching for Payne
Her strength gave out in tho attempt.
and with her child she sank downiu the
cold and gloomy monn,ain path and
breathed her last Her body and that
of her child were not found for four
weeks afieIward. The bodies were do
Gently inferred. Payne, who was for
merly of Bedford county, has been ar
rested and imprisoned.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
For tho American Union.
Mr.. Editor

Alr. bdltor~--
wish through this medium &c &C.
knowledge to "Unclc Sam tue re.
ceipt of twcnty.six different varieties
of seeds direct from the Patent Office.
The government takes great pains III
procuring from foreign countries, all
kinds Of grain, garden and flower seeds
and is quito liberal in sending them to
any person free Of charge on applica.
ton. | will name some Of tho varic.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
a Missionary Station DESTROYED.

a MISSIONARY Station Destroyed. -
Broosa, the TWkist city recently dos
troyed by an earthquake, was the seat
of some encouraging operations on the
part Of American missionaries. Now.
however, thor house Of worship that
was going up, is destroyed, and the
church Is scattered. a new tbeoloyi.
cal seminary for young men has been
established at Tocat.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
'BLACK REPUBLICANISNI.'

We do not wish to prolong unneccs-
sarily the controversy under this head,
but the publication of the article below
is Unnecessary to full understanding of
the cause that gavo rise to the commu-
nications of last week. We copy from
the "Morgantown Telegraph" of Feb.
%, and state that Mr.. Barbour, altho'
not ostensibly an editor of that paper,
acknowledges the authorship Of this
article -
Oh no! The Monkeys stirred up.-
Aye, Aye. The fire barns, does 1t {
"M astcr Brooks, there was the rankcst compound
OF viliainous smells that ever offended nostril."
Shakespeare.
The searching and triumphant expo
surely the Telegraph Of the DAAINABLE
BLACK REPUBLICAN PLATFORM frea
up by the X. ~. soirc- pullers IN Nor
gahtoso, on January couyt-day, has
created a terrible snorting and rustling
among the monkeys of that parity
The editor Of their organ here, sup
ported by a waggisn fellow over the
anonymous signaturs of 'Vindicator,
fills nearly four columns with an attack
upon an imaginary offender, The
Union man, wriggling and writing un-
der the severely poignant touches of
the Telegraph, bellows loudly; no snaps
his fiery eyes and darts his forkcd
tongue out at everything around him.
His sleek skin is distended with rage
and disappointment.
''With boiling rage Atrides burned, -
And foam betwixt his gnashng grinders churned. ,
These two worthless have filled the
whole atmosphere with the offensive
odor of their own rocking putresccnce;
and we owe the public an apology for
having twisted them out, Of their hole.
But we hope timely application Of chic
ride OF lime may prevent the effects
anticipated from the miasmo created by
their unwholesome presence. The
rank smell at present certainly offends
the public nostril. We confess it was
a youthful indiscrction to have stirred
them up SO awfully.
We have no doubt that the mass of
the X. N. party here, both in town and
country, are very good people, but there
is in the same party also class OF 1nen
who make trade of politics and gasabie
! on it for their mush and milk. These
arc the fellows who always fix hip the
meetings and twist the dogs tails ut the
inner doors of the lodges. 1t was n.
gainst the deliberate treason of this
class Of political stragglers, more vilc
and ragged than tie shirtless regiment
eghich fatstqf led 10 Shrewsbury plain,
They have no interest III the institu,
tons of the country, and are held to.
gether by the cohesive attraction Of
public pap. For exposing such char
actcrs all the little dogs in town Tray
Blanch, and Sweetheart are to be lei
loose upon US. Let them bark on.--
The Telegraph has exposed them they
feel its whitening effect and "they gnash
their teeth at us.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15

Catching Col2.--lt is generally ihu't
that colds are taken & ON changing from
a warm to a cold atmosphere. This is
hardly so. A cold is more the result
of irregnlartiy of temperature in dlie.
rent parts of the body. A person may
go from warm bed and plunge max ed
into q snow bauk, and not take cold, sud
yet become quite sick from holding one
hand in warm and tho other in cold va.
ter. The body may be warmly cloth.
cd, and yet cold may De taken by hay
ing The foot wet, or slight current
air blowing upon the arm or upon u
neck. So person may take coli
the size Of blazing fire; bec4ase q
diaft Of air toward the chimney cua,.
that part ofthe body away FROM laq ill.,.
One part of the body being cio,a,
warmer than another part, VII dis'ut
the circulation of the blood, aud induc8
some form Of disease cassel Nuder III,
general name OF u Gold"
One of the most common sources ofa
cold is tho getting of part Of the cloth,
ing wet, and thus cooling tina, part Of
the body below The general ten pofaiure
ofths system. On tho contrary, per.
son may be entirely dlenched with rais.
and drying the clothes unifor nly, or
changing them entirely, no difficulty ai'l
be experienced. Lot il be kept in re.
membrancc that tho greatest danger IF
Catching cold is from inequality Of
warmth in different parts Of tho body.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
HENRY CLAY SAID.

"The foundation Of my preference is
that Mr.. Fillmore has administered the
executive government with signal sue
cess and ability. He has been tried
and found true, faithful, honest and
conscientious"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
THE A,rooauce of popery -,rho

The Atrogance Of Popery.-Tho
Irish clergy, from time immemorial,
when q vacancy among their bishops
has occurred, have assembled and bal
lotted for n successor. Three names
were returned to Rome, and the high
est on the list has almost invariably
been appointed by the Pope. His He
Illness has now attempted to deprive
thcm of what little freedom they have
enjoyed. In September, forty-three
of the parish priests Of the diocese of
Kildare and Leighlin assembled to no
inmate q successor to their late bishop;
but when the bull of the Pope arrived,
after long delay, it was found that their
election had been arbitrarily set aside,
their right to elect their own bishop
annulled, and that the Pope had placed
over them a priest who had not been
voted for at all.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-03-15
EDWARD PRICE.

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Used to publish in the American Union
the political piece referred to by Sub
scriber, that thus an opportunity may
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between me and mine accusors. 10
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