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

A MunJfcent Donation.--It has
been stated, and confirmed by Chi
cago paper, that the Central Illinois
Railroad Company has boon able to re-
aiize enough from the grant of public
land by Congress to build its road at
an expense Of twenty-five millions of
dollars, and there is still land enough
left to produce the sum Of twenty mil
lions Of dollars, if sold at the market
value. This is beginning to excite at
tention in the old States, and Congress
will probably be asked to make an c.
quitable distribution Of tho rcmaindcr
of the public domain. n.--Sum.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

9SA. Gen. Goicauria makes, in the
New York Herald of Nov. Oath, fur
ther revelations concerning Nicaragua
and Cuban matters. Walkers first
movement after the settlement of af-
fairs in Nicaragua was to be upon Gu
ba, for the purpose Of conqucring and
annexing that Island to Central Amer
lea, and forming a Southern Military
dcspotism as counterbalance to the
United States. Cuba must and shall
be free, says Walker.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
RESIGNATION OF MISSIONARIES.

The American Baptist has commu-
nication from the Corresponding Sec
retary of the American Baptist Free
Mission Society, in which he says:
The 4angoon (Burmah) Mission has
become separated from "The Ameri-
can Baptist Missionary Union" The
resignation of Br. Rose which took
place some little time ago, has been
followed, as we learn from very recent
adyices, by those of brethren Brayton
and Vinton. The removal of Brother
Ranney, as missionary printer for the
"Union," and the consequent cstab-
llshment of, as he terms it, can Anti
Slavery Press, nucleus around which
Antl-Slavery missionaries will gather"
consummatcs the separation, and es-
tabllshcs the independcncy of the Ran
goon Mission. A highly esteemed
brother, who was well posted up on
these matters, writes us as follows:
have received information that
brethren Brayton and Vinton have re-
signed and arc now without the means
OF support. | wish the Free Mission
Society could make them small dona-
ton IN this emergency; even if but tri-
Hing, 1T would be encouraging to them
as token of sympathy, and might,
perhaps, pave the way for an ultimate
union of the Rangoon Mission with
your Society. These brethren have
now mono on whom they can depend
they have cast themselves on Proyi-
dence; as General Bell, of Rangoon, is
reported to have said, "Thcy have
swung off upon the arm of the Lord"
lie is q warm friend to the missiona-
ries, and God has raised up others a.
mong the English; but yet the dona-
tlons they receive on the ground will
do but little towards supporting them,
and carrying on all their operations.
Some four or FIVE more missionaries
will, probably, follow with their rcsig-
nations, at no distant day.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
MORE OLE THOSE BETS.

1t turns out that another bet, not
unlike Major Poore's, was pending, &
in consequence of the defeat of Col.
Fremont, b. il. Bachelor, representa-
tive elect from Sutton, Massachusetts,,
is under obligation to draw barrel of
beans on sled from Sutton to Wor-
cester, and deliver them to the winner
Of the bet.
The Mirror Of Manchester, New
Hampshire, says: Some time ago girl
who lives in one of the best and richest
families in this city made a wager of q
barrel Of shayings with man that Bu-
chanan would carry New Hampshire.
Last evening, without giving him pre-
yious intimatlon, she wheeled with her
own hands on q wheelbarrow the bar
rel of shayings to his door, about an
eighth of mile. If tho public had
known Of the event, doubtless the A.
moskeag Veterans, the City Guards,
and the whole fire department., "with-
out distinction of party" would have
turned out TO receive the girl with a
barrel of shayings, la State street,
when Poorc came with his apples. No
BILE girl! If Ben Perloy Poore should
be Governor of Massachusetts,, because
of his pluck in paying his bet, that girl
ought to be the wifo of James Buchan-
an, and live in the White House.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

Mr.. BUCHANAN.-Tho Observer
publishes a letter from a clergyman in
Philadelphia, commencing the moral
character and religious sentiments of
the President elect, as decidedly Chris
tan. 1t is stated that daily devotion
is among his settled habits of life, and
it is a matter Of wonder to many of his
friends, that he has never made pub
lie profession ofreligion. His dcnom-
national associations arc Prcsbyte-
rian.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
4 Nelp Odnnon Illreuie1.-

4 Nsw Cannon Invcntea. A gen
tleman Of our acquaintance, says the
Dallas Herald, residing in Tarrant
County, has invented q cannon which
can be discharged forty times in min
ute. The gun swabs itself, and does
not become heated at all. The inven-
tor will proceed to Washington soon
to get apatcnt for the invention. Sho'd
it prove successful it will revolutionize
military operations, and be numbered
among tho most important discoveries
OF the age. The inventor entertains
no doubt Of its complete success.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

peyn The New York Mirror says:--
"Many Of the new members Of Common
Council elect arc said to be from among
the lowest rufIians in the city. The
tax payers have agloomy prospect be-
fore them the coming year. The
Councilmcn will probably stand thirty
seven Democrats to twenty-three Oppo-
sition; the Aldermen, fourteen Dc mo-
Gratis to eight Opposition.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
CHURCH REFORM IN SARDINIA.

1t is stated or the authority Of the
American Bible Society, that the fol,
lowing nine articles are to be advocat.
ed at the next session of the Sardinian
Parliament.
l. The Roman Catholic church of
Sardinia declares its independence Of
Rome.
2. The king of Sardinia is the sove-
reign protector Of the church of the
kingdom.
3. The priests are to be paid by the
state. ... .7...
4. The cannon law and decisions of
the Council OF Trent arc to be abroga-
ted.
S. Tradition, as a source of dogmas,
is to be declared Of no force.
6. The reading of the Holy Scrip
lures to be allowed, and their explana-
tion left to the conscience Of each Chris,
tian.
Z. The Lord supper is to be receiv-
ed under both forms.
8. The celibacy of tho priests to be
no longer demanded.
8. The Latin language to be no
more used in the church service, and
the number Of church festivals to be
diminished.
Should these reforms be carried out,
so closely under the eye Of Rome, the
best result may be anticipated for va
rious portions of Europe, as we'll as
other countries now trodden down by
the heel Of papal oppression. Such is
the state of public feeling where the
church of Rome presumes to bear sway,
that, the current once set free in the
direction of religious liberty and the
rights OF conscience, it will be impos.
sible to dam up the waters again, and
to rivet afrosh the fetters of this griev-
Gus bondage. Surely every Christian
may we'll lift up the petition that the
Parliament Of Sardinia may have the
courage to speak ef'ectuaIly on this
matter, that the thrall of the people
may be broken.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

Discontent is spreading in Italy. II
is probable that Franco aud England
will send their ultimatuD to the Cour-
of Naples, and it's forms are not cont
piled with, taat they Withdraw their rep.
resentotiVes. II 10 said that the King
of Naples: onrecoiying the request from
tho Emperor Of Austria to reform and
meliorato his policy, rotouod that ho
had better sot him the example.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

h Gcnro&s GYt.-- David Hunt, Esq.
Of Mississippi, has recently presented
to. Oakland College, IL that State, tho
mdui6cent donation Of $4,000. The
president says Of the liberal donor, lie
seems never to forget that he is ban.
kor oftho Lord, aud always holds him.
self ready 10 honor the Lords drafts"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
A GENTS FOR THE UNION,

The following seu,letnea'are requested to
act as Agents for this paper, and are suihot.
red to receive Subscriptions, &C.,
l., A. Hagans, at Kingwood, Preston Coy.
WIN. Is. Tuit.a, Evansville;
John Howard, Esq Independence
Henry Lsbosco, Tu,nellton
Jared Hasans, Brandonville
John iiermans, Fellowsvilie
DR.. Ashford Brown, Gladesville;
Ellery K. Hall, Esq, Fairmont, r- .
J,Y. Horner, Lumberpor,, Harrison Co.
John Bennett, Nestorvi!e. Barbour co.
DR., L, Parsons, Glady Creek, "
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
TROUBLE AHEADIl


the Louisville Journal, for the North
crn and Southern Democracy to avoid
splitting finally asundor upon the Kan
sas question. A statement circulated
in the South, that Mr.. Buchanan has
repeatedly declared since his election
that he is in favor of tho admission of
Kansas as a free State has already ex-
cited the Democratic leaders and man
ayers in the South and filed them with
intense anxiety and alarm.
Mr.. Buchanan may & no doubt does
desire to escape responsibility as far as
possible in the adjustment of tho Kan
sas difficulty, but he will find, that, in
spite Of all his efforts at neutrality, he
will be driven to take sides either with
his party North or his party South
1t is very easy to announce the theory
of letting tho people of Kansas decide
for themselves whether they will or
will not have slavery, but the events in
that territory have been such as to give
rise to several issues which must ine-
vitably como before Congress and the
President. The President, timid as he
may be, will be driven to side unequiv-
ocally with either the one party or the
other, and, side as he may, his present
strength will be shivered either in the
one or the other section Of the Union,
and his administration will be disas-
trous in its beginning and inglorious
in its close.
A prominent and highly respectable
citizen of Louisville, who was never Ell
ther Wing or a Know Nothing, was
in or not far from Evansville q few
days after the late Presidential cleo
ton. He there had conversation
with a highly intelligent and inAuen-
tial Indiana Democrat who is a mem
Der elect of the Legislature of that
State, and a law partner of one of the
Democratic members Of Congress. In
that conversation, the Louisville gen
tleman pressed home the matter of the
Kansas difficulties and asked the citi-
zen of Indiana how the Democratic
party could settle them. The Indiana
man expressed his viows, closing with
these emphatic remarks: "One thing
is settled. Kansas mWst come in as q
free State. If it does not, the Demo
cratic party goes to h-ll everywhere
in the North. We Of the Northern
section of tho party have stretched
matters a great way for tho sake Of
harmonious action with the Southern
Democracy, bus there are things we
cant stand, and the bringing Of Kan
sas into the Union as a slave State is
one of them" Unquestionably this
gentleman enunciated great and stern
truth. If Kansas be brought in as a
slave State, the Democratic party of
the North will go to the horrid place
mentioned by him, and, if Kansas be
brought in as free State, tho Demo
cratic party South will not stop short
of the same hot destination.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

Il sny, boy. whose horse is that YOU,
ere ridingW ,.. - =,
"Why. it's dAddy's."
"Who is your dadly?"
"Don't yer know1 Why. Unclo Pc
ter Juues." -
$50 you''e the son of your uucle?'
"Why, yos. calculate am. You SEQ
dad got to be widower, and married
mothers sister. aud now he's my uncle. /"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

Look oRt/or FWc. The New York
lire marshal states that q recent fire in
that city originated in drawer under
Tho counter, into which mice had found
heir way, attracted by wax matchcs.a--
Matches should be kept 10 metal boxes.
Another fire wasoccosioned by the com
bustion Of varnish scrapingB and cotton
rags thrown together in a kcg.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

Great Land .Sa1cs.-Thc sales Of
land by the IlIinois Central Railroad
Company continue to be exceedingly
large and i'll excess Of the anticipation
of the Managers. The result Of the
second week Of Oct. is 18, 1874 for 1886
8l8, an average Of $40, ,85 per acre.
The aggregate Of the two weeks is
$3.50, 900.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

OHIO.-Thc aggregate vote Of o.
hio is an enormous one, far surprising
the expectations Of any one: Ere
mont, 1877, ,397; Buchanan, ITO, ,874;---
Fillmore, 28,125; Scattering 1885,
Whole vote, 98G,G52.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

Nevor cnt piece out ola nowapapcr
until you have looked on tho other side.
where perhaps you may find something
more valuable than that which YOU Iifst
intended to appropriate. ....'
The soul needs certain dtnount or
intellectual enjoyment togivo il strcnp,I,
adequate for the daily struggle in which
it is involved. 49,.
The Literary Soicty is now in fall
blast. Question for next week, "Ir
man builds a corn crib, docs that civ,
him a right to crib corn?"
a tailor, in skating, fell through tho
leo, declared that he would never a.
gain leave a hot goose for cold duck.
Dogs ought to he valuable to tapuora
on account Of tho immonso quantity Of
bark they yield.
To some men it is Indispensable 10
have moucy, for without it they would
bo worth nothing. ......
No woman wns ever SO much doceiy.
ed hy another as by herself ..... ...g
What kind of ship has two matcs
aud no captain. a court.sbip.
Learning is preferable to riches, AMI
virtue TO both.
Learn bow TO receive and 90 refuse a
favor,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
Revjva1 among tie Crcek Indians.
Rev. II. +. Backncr writes to t

INVF. IT, IT. bHCknCr WrltpS 70 tnC
Tennessee Baptist, as follows:
September '24th our camp-mccting
at NIuskoke began, and ended on the
29th. On two occasions during the
meeting VIC had one hundred weeping
pcnitcnts and every day we had moro
or less, according to tho number Of peo-
pie present. .... ...
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

A religion that never suflicos to gov
crn q man, will never suffice to save
him that which docs not sufficiently
distinguish one from wicked world,
will mover distinguish him from . per.
shing worM. --IkowE.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

a Fillmore girl, the other day, fell
in company with Buchanan crowd,
when she was told that the Fillmore
men would be all sent up Salt River
this fall.
"Then, said she, rather than stay in
such crowd as therol bo left, LII 90
up and cook for tbem.2 .aa Dui I
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
THE AMERICAN UNION.
MORGANTOWN, DECEMBER 6.
IOR THE LADIES |!

g@a.A few evenings since VIC
TORlNE was found on Main street.
The owner is requested to call at this
Office, where it awaits identity.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

Ihe C"tholic Priest - Baucr, tho
Catholic PIest at Cleveland, whp nun.
lshcd a child 80 severely that sho died.
for attending aProtestant SundaySchool
was bound over in the sum ofSG. 600,
on a charge of murder in tho second de.
groe.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

nao@ A convention to nominate q
Democratic candidate for Congress in
the District represented by Mr.. Car
lie, was holden at Parkersburg, on
Thursday, the 4th inst. Mr.. Charles
Lewis will be tho nominee.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

The following is one Of Spwgeon' s
pointed remarks -
" As the Lord livoth, sinner, thou
standcst on single plank over the
mouth of hell, and that plank is rotten.
Thou hangest over the pit by solitary
rope, and that rope is brcaking.'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

Il Pretty Riddle.-"t will consent 10
all you DESIRE said young lady to her
lover, ION condition that you will Give
what you have not, what you never can
have, aud yet what you can give mo"
What did she ask for! a husband.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06
Doeticol.
There's Work Enough to Do.

The blockbird early leaves il. rest, ~
To meet the smiling uorn,
And gathers fragments Tor its nest
From upland. wood aud lawn.
The busy bee, that wings its way .. g.
Mid sweets OF varied hue,
And every flower would seem 10 say,
There's work enough TO do,
The cows!ip and the spreading vino, .
The daisy and the grass, .... .
The snow drop and The eglantno,
Pieach sermons as we pass.
Tho ant, within its cavern deep,
Would bid us labor TOO.
And writes upon his tiny hoap-- y
There's work enough 10 do
Tho planets at their Makers will,
Move onward in their cars, ...
For nsture's will is never still
Progressive as the stars
The leaves that luttcr in the air.
And summer breczes WOO
Ono solemn truth TO man dcchrc-
There's work enough to do!
Who then can sleep, when al! arsund
Is active, fresh and rce2 .. .. ..
Shall man creations lord be found
Less busy than tho bcc1
Our courts and alleys arc the field,
II men would search them through;
That best of syyocts q, I,hor ,,i.Il
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

"ihofC Is power 20 make each hour
AS sweet as heaven designed IL;
No need we roum TO bring ii homo,
Though few there be that find it.
We seek too high for things close by
And lose what nature found us;
For life hath here no charms so dear
as home and friends around us.'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-12-06

Wiso's mai. 1921. Buchanan's 90.09i--
The counties not officially reported viii in
crease Bocbdnan's mai. 10 about 30 900.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-07-04

7 - DE- Bars ct TN "A seefy locking old negro.
with a : : brick in his old white hat. and a /" Weed y
FOUND it, staggering along the streets the other dar.
attracted the attention of some youngsters, who i'm
msdsately commenced initiating his walk calling out
- Uncle Tom y and other opprohrious e~pithets. The
old fellow bore 1t patiently for a few seconds, but
when they continued '~'heaping coal offre on his head, >
he couldn't stand 1t any longer. Sitting down on the
curb stone. he called out
Who do you call Uggls Tom ? Dido you know
'wha' got de b-boys h-hoo mocktde p prophet L-l-lisha:
he bars ct 'um -
"Y as - answered a vonng 'un but you ain t
no prophet 'Ii>ha though -
u Side, - chirped another, . he never got drunk =
We think that last brick = knocked him. - for when
we came away, he was lying fattn the pavement
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-07-04

THs SMITH FAMnY.-Thef following are the .'Smits ,
belonging to the Tuerin yerinss' Of Albany, n. Y.
A German gynnastic association
Big Snit, Little Smit, Smit from de hill, Smit from
vde holler, Smit mt de store. Smlt nit de blacksnlit
shop, Smit nit de lager bier sho p, Smit mitout any
vrow, Smit vat wants = vrow. Smit nit one leg, Smit
NIT two legs. Smit NIT de pigs, Smit nit de pig head.
Smit nit de pig feet, Smit init de brick yard, SInit NIT
de junkshop, Smit NIT de b~olognas, Smlt NIT one eye,
Smit nit two eyes, Suit de bone picker, Smit nit two
'vrows." Smit nit de swill cart, Smit NIT segar
stumps, Smit NIT peach pits Smit NIT de whiskers,
Smlt NIT red hair, Smit nit no hair, SHIT.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-07-04

~ Old Mr. Puddle felidown in a puddle, just as Il
Runaway hor-e and shay came dssbing ard s~pIashing
and tearing thaI way iii hesf!t-A plight he roared
with fright the horse came quick, all gallop and
kick, when the old man raised his great oak stick
the horse then SHE'D a little aside. for sticks we're no
friends to his well fed hide. Within Il foot Of Puddle 5
toes' within an inch Of his ruby nose, the wheel comes
whizzing, and on it goes. Up rises Puddle from OUT
the puddle. and stands on the road with a staggering
stride, then wheeling aNar from the scene of the fra
he fourished his stick with he-o's pride.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-07-04
Death of Old Grimes Hen.

At last the speckled hen has gone
That hen Of hens the best
She died without a sigh or groan,
While in her dowhy nest.
Thro' summer hea: and winters snow
For ten long years she lay,
At noon and eve, old Grimes an egg,
But none the Sa bbath day.
She had a nest behind the door.
All neatly lined with hay
Her back was brown and sprinkled Q II
With spots inclined 10 grey.
Though almost fourteen years Of age,
She still looked Young and hale
And like job turkey she could boast
One feather in her tail.
The ncighbOrs' fowls did all agree
She WAS a good old soul
Sometimes she roasted in a tree.
And sometimes on a pile
Whene'er the ram came pouring down
And thunder> dreadful roar.
She hid herself in Grimes he
Until the storm wa DER.
She lived a plain and honest life
No higher wished 10 rise
She few at nejghbor >aInp>"n's wife
And scratched out both her eyes
She never deigned the tarnyard beau
His fac" 70 look upon,
And loved but one, whose long shrill crow
Was heard at early dawn
An agei cock. VINO oft had told
His lineage with a sigh.
Prom one that crowd when he OF old.
His master did DENY
When poor old speckl- closed her eye,
He jumped the fence and erred
He Did the poultry al! good bye,
And then laid down and died.
Kin reader. now we'll dropa tear
To Crimes, -~peckled hen
IL Is too true. We ne er >HaI look
Upon her Ithe again.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-07-04

IS ,Jeems. my son. keep away from the gals. Ven
you see one coming, dodge. Just such a critter as
that 'un cleanin' the door on the other side of the
street, fooled your poor daddy, Jemmey. lit HADN'T
been for her, you and your dad might have been IN
eslifornv. hUutin' dIGnns. my son
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-07-04

ns- Sir" said one of two antagonists. with az.
nifty, to the other, during a dispute when hau nJ'
hecn confined to words, you have callei me a scound'
rel and a liar. you have spit in my face, you nave
struck me t,rfce. l hope you will not attempt TO carr.
this any further. for if you do, You will arouse 'he
sleeping lion IN my breast, and cannot Ten "h'' e
be the coU-Cqnence.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-07-04

mckay IS-l"arv me-. Touglas. what , devil Of a
zap ! 'h's YOU We got me in. Here ime frozen in my
n'na quarters on the North side. and nv head poke1
through this "ouf"un6el Kansas trap, and nv face
clustering in the Southern sun.
l"rCIAs-fan't nelp II. Old Curk. that hole VA.
MAJ" '"F NV own peculiar heneft. and Won We no
h"> mes IN II anvhow->o stand ~ and grin .atisfac-
"nr''F Al mem south"rners, OF they Il have Brooks
after YOU.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-07-04

The Representative Of the sod Third" going to the
Gmtd Percha uur.
BRooKs-The South expects every man TODD his duty.
T. G. D.-But how am to pitch lnf
SnpE1-Wellg get upon my back and slam away ike
b,azes.
I. G. Dali right but hold on, don't get so close
II believe them yankees might .ght--let me down
I'VE got the rheumatic