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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

"le'i me, ye winged winds. lha,
round my pathway roar, do you no,
h'o" some spo', whore women fret no
more some I"ne aud pleasant dell.
some 'hoIIer in the ground, where ba.
o'es never yell, and cradles oro not
found. The loud wind blew the snow
MO his face, aud snickored as i, answer
cd nary placer"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

lidrrtaScs-. The Lynchburg Virgin.
ian pUblIsl'od on Saturday last no less
thap fifteen mafriases-~all occurred in
that part Of he State This docs not
look much like hard times
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

By' A terrible fight occurred a few
days ago, between fine blooded stal.
lion and a jack, belonging to Major Jas.
IL. Webster, Of Columbia, S. c., which
resulted in the death Of the former
The jack literally tore one of the bor-
se's ears out by the roots, and then
selling him by the throat, chokcd him
to death.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04
Naturalization ReruScd--.The Rea.
son, &c,

The consequence is, that in nine cases
out OF ten, men are invested with citi-
zenship having no adequate idea of the
duties thus devolved upon them, and
too frequently not even able to an
swer intelligibly the few simple ques-
tlons which the forms of the law re-
quire. Politicians urge the foreigners
to. become naturalized, and either do
the swearing for thom, or else get some
one regardless of the sanctity of an
oath to perform that part of the cere-
mony. 1t seldom happens that an APP
plicant is refused. We have heard of
only one refused in this city, and that
was attributed to tho ignorance of the
witness who, not exactly understanding
the precise time he was to swear to,
insisted that the applicant came to this
country much later than he really did!
The truth is, the swearing in our Courts,
connected with naturalization, is gene
rally of u very "hard" and reckless
character, the witnesses eviEcing the
most accommodating spirit possible
( and the fact that it is so, should open
the eyes Of the guardians of our public
institutions to the necessity of little
more care in conducting so important
matter as investing aliens with the
right of citizenship. ..... ...'.. ~.
But our object was simply to call at
tention to the following extract from
the New York Courier and Enquirer,
and which is an exact relation OF re-
cent occurrence in Troy, New York
| The Hon. George Gould, of Troy,
while holding session of the Supreme
Court in the Third District, was appli.
ed to by stout IIibernian for "his
papers, in the manner following, to
wit: 1872. ""... -..
The Clerk informed the Judge that
the man wished to be naturaligcd, and
he, (tho Clerk proposed to conduct the
matter as usual, at his own desk with
out Interrupting the. business of the
Court. The Judgereplied that he Knew
no business more important than giving
man the full rights of an American
citizen, and that he would himself con-
duct the proceedings in open Court.
The applicant thereupon produced
his certificate Of intention and his wit
nesses as to residence, good character,
&c. After which the following colo.
guy ensued: ...
Judge--Iou say you prefer living in
tins country to returning to Ireland !;
will you tell me why =?
Pat-This is land of liberty, yer
Honor.
Judgo-You show that you are at
tached to her institutions; what are
they?
Pat-(No answer)
Judgc-Who governs the country?
Pat-Thc President, sure.
Judge-Who makes the laws?
Pat-Sich as yer Honor.
Judge-No; I only administer the
laws. Who governs the State?
Pat-(No answor.)
Judge--Mr. Clerk, hand tho blank
form Of the Naturalization Oath. This
being handed to the Court, he address
tb;s notL = Pia aia"ao -, s","i mere Is III
swc,r thot vnu j ~;1I ~ s,,,,'.,4 "".Cn you are TO
ttjou ~fILs Tt,,;1n<1 49,, S'<tpo'' <ts '"e 00"S1'-
d.. ~ ' '''o" 'IS'''o'
l., "a a',mon' .. yes, yer Honor; In rea.
y W '"'", ,o '""''
.oudigo,-Did you ever read that Con
s''tu'ion
Pat--No, yer Honor.
Judge--Or a word Of it2
pat.--No vor H.
JnIoo I - ., ii''0''
o"so--O"A you read and write!
rat Yes, SIR
,JudOe-.Do Won Lno,, o,,, .,....y1 -,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04


Tho celebrated printer traveller,
BAYhRD TAYLOR, was married to his
Saxon Bride, MISS HANSON, at Goths,
SaXony, Oh the 18th inst. lie is OK.
pcctcd to return to the United States
during the present winter. SIZE
1t is estimated that half million
dollars worth Of property has been dos
troyed in the Western part Of New
York by the frcshcts of last week.
It is currently reported that cxtcn.
sve frauds have been attempted in re-
gard to the selection of swamp lands,
under the act Of September 28, 1860.
PHtsbmg, Nov. 23.~-Thc Supreme
Court affirmed the action Of the Grim
nal Court in the case of Charlotte Jones,
Henry Fife and Monroe Stewart, tho
Mckecsport mUrdcrers, who had been
sentenced to be hung.
This morning about seven o'clock.
two passenger cars on tho Connelsvillc
Railroad came in collision about a mile
from Mckccsport. A passenger ma.
med Scott, of Wcstmoreland county.
was seriously, ifnot fatally Injured, and
several others hart. The cars were liz.
orally crushed to pieces.
BE- Ohio is the largest woolgrowing
State in tho Union, six millions Of dol,
lars WORTH b2iDg roiscd this year.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04
qn1 lullRllAN DIlaON,

TERAIS...Sl.50 IN Advance, otherwise So 90
No subscription received for shorter period
han six months and no paper discontinued un-
il all atrcarayes are paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at usual rates:
One square, three weeks, Si.O0, aud 20 cents for
each additional insertion. Yearly advertise
,aents inserted at discount on the above torms,
per contract Candidates announc cmonts 81.
Printing Office on F:on, street. corner oil
Court Alley.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04


PRINTING OFFICE RULES. The fol-
loving have been unanimously adopted
by the "craft," and are expected to be
Observed:
l. Enter softly.
2. Sit down quietly.
9. Subscribe for the paper.
4. Don't touch the poker.
5. Say nothing interesting.
6. Engage in no controversy.
Z. Don't smoke.
d 8. Keep six feet from the table.
%. Don't talk to the printers.
10. Hands of the papers.
Ill. Eyes oil the manuscript.
Gentlemon observing these rules on
entering a printing Office, will greatly
obligo the printers, and need have no
fear Of tho d---l
The ladies who sometimes bless us
with their presence for fcw moments,
arc not expected to keep the rules very
strictly, and it will be agreeable to Us
ITO have them break tho ninth rule as
often as convenient.
Boys, unless accompanied by thoir
parents, arc particularly requested to
kecp thcir hands in their pockets.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

1t is estimated that $4,000 tailors,
cutters, and seamstrcsses, aro in New
York out Of employment.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

10 preserve yoor bealth, drink wa.
Ter aud get married early. Putting Of
matrimooy has broken down more con.
'''loIions than over consumption did.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04

.Russto.--A Russian War steamer
mas ~, been wrecked iii the Caspian Sea.
Inc Captain, three Lieutenants asd
eighteen scamcn were drowned
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.

Aho suvJecI vi lHternal improvements
is now, we believe, involved. in none Of
the political issues before the country.
We may therefore speak our sentiments
IN reference to it without an infraction
OF the. neutrality laws" which We arc
bound to observe. Since the use Of
the scissors is much less laborious than
that OF the brain, and with many of us,
subscrves q better purpose, we present
our views III the form Of a quotation.
regrotting our inability to give tho
authors 5 name -. s.. : r... ....y
The system We plead for, though
attended with much toll and expense.
will not require State tax of single
cent, nor much If any legislation. 1t
is preeminent!y democratic" system:
it is to be begun by the people, and
will be for the exclusive benefit of tho
people. 1t is only for every farmer to
mend up his fences, till his ground well,
have 1t well prepared for planting. have
his crops in, seasonably, tend them well,
keep down the weeds, see that his cat
tie and horses arc fed and treated so
as to make them thrive, keep his i'm.
.piements in order and in their place,
for every father to rule his family well,
govern his children, form their minds
and manners, by good instruction, train
them up in the habits of industry, hon
esty, and sobriety, provide thom with
comfortable clothing, send them to
school and pay forttheir tuition, and
have care to the company they keep;
for every husband to treat his wife az
bosom companion; for every woman
to love her husband, and try to prove
a elpmcet for him, to keep from gos-
slpPlng, to spin more stocking than
street yarn, to keep the house tidv.
and the family clothing clean and well
mendcd; for every damsel to keep all
grease spots from her clothes, darn the
heels Of her stockings, remove beau
catchers from her head, and novels
from her library, to 10 much with need
les and store her head with useful ideas:
Tor every young man to go decent, but
to buy no better clothes than he can
honestly pay for, work hard, behave
courteously to others, especially to old
men, to guard against selfimportance
and ihsolence if much in company
with ladies, to black his shoes, trim his
hair, throw away his cigar and quid,
attend preaching, regularly, and hold
his tongue, if he can't tall, scnsibly,
and to get married when he is twenty
live, ifhc can find any one to have him;
for magistrates to execute the laws: for
tavern keepers to keep better food than
brandy; for towns to have clean streets
and good sidewalks, to remove eyery
nuisance, and every thing injurious to
health; favor good morals; for everv
district to support good schools. In
line, Tor it is impossible to cnumerato
all the objects embraced in our scheme.
for every body to cease to do evil, learn
to do well, attend church on the Sab
bath, mind his own business and tako
q newspaper.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-12-04
From The Louisville Journal.

-, Noo'o VT IAN ~
neis - music merry music
Gushing Tree and full OF gladness--
Ills the language Of a child:
Where the velvet moss sgreenest,
Where 'he blue eyed vinlets bloom,
Where The soft spring air is laden
WILMA wealth OF rich perfume,
lie is sporting IN the sunshine,
W tNh MS young heart lnii OF g'ee,
hhu MS merry ioush Is Fing my,
hhS'nS ever l"y'usiy
H.. /,
p..a.1 .,r,,'. "%rr' 'S, 49,
bffa th'ng een'iyoi aheclion--
lis tue Haidens songo iovef
pipsh,ne rose ana weeping hly
LEND 'ne'r beauty 10 hef bower,
pu', WIN mingled Tears ana bushes,
one 10 SIM me 'aireS' mower!
S"e Is dreaming OF 'he absent,
VI MS Paf''"s KISS ana smile,
ANA her harPy song Is goShins'
EuSh'nS e'adiy al we while
~, -, ..
60 " "'"o'N' ',',.'''" "N''' ,.
m
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-07-07
THB FoURTH OF JULY.

HOW TT WAS CELEBRATED
Saturday last was a most beautiful day-clear
and moderately warm-and was very generally
observed in this city, by a cessation from all
kinds Of business. There was no public cele-
bration in the city. and many of our citizens
having left at an early hour in the morning for
different points in the country, the city was re-
markably quiet during the day. At an early
hour, men, women and children could be seen
mixing their way from all directions towards
the Hempfield Railroad depot, to take their de-
parture for various points on the rosd-Elu'
Grove, Triadelphia, West Alexander, Claysyille,
kc,-to the number, as we understand, Of near
1900. The cars were running TO and fro during
the day, aud till a late hour at night, carrying
passengers; and. what is little remarkable, we
heard not Of a single accident of any kind.
We feel truly thankful to the friends who have
50 thoughtfuIly made note for our columns as
to how the day was observed in different places
in this vicinity. We are very glad that
our citizens 50 generally seek the columns of
the Lnteiligencer as medium through which
they can at all times communicate anything Of
interest 10 the public.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-07-07

prove to have been, the greatest event in the
political history of man,-the proclamation to
the world, made by the iron hearted patriots
Of July the 4th, 1TT6. As I,said before, have
heard many speeches on the anniversary OF our
Independence, bat never do remember having
heard one that showed more Of the treasured
love Of ''God and my native land
After the conclusion Of these short exercises,
the company, numbering about four hundred,
divided off into several parties-sitting here up
on hillside, meath the wide spreading branch
es Of the monarcbs Of the forest, and there
nesting within the sound Of the ''habbing
brook" Now could be seen bright golden ring
lsts, floating in the air, as the swing vibrated
TO and fro, whilst the merry chattering of The
happy youth served tn remind one of the ttocks
Of tte golden thistle birds thar make their adj
vent late in the summer; and ever and anon
might be heard the rich musical laugh of bloom
ing beauty ringing and re-echOing through the
forests.
Provisions, embracing the substantials and
dainties, were spread out in the greatest profn-
sion, whilst that far-famed Virginia hospitality,
eouid be heard on every side, Come and par
take freely"
After having thus spent one 0l the happiest
DAYS of my life, we took up the line of march,
at about half past four O'Clock, for the rail road,
and were landed shortly after at the depot, IN
Wheeling all safe and sound, and every body
in the best possible huHicr-
Here allow me to say, that those connected
with the Hempiield rail road deserve great credit
for their success under difficulties, in their eff
forts to render satisfaction. SraASGER.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-07-07
RnAI RsrATR SAFES.
po1Iinp MiIl For Sale.

orIer 81 me Court Of Common Pleas OF SS!sto
X caty ohio 20 me directed and issued uon = q
f The ssolation OF the 81 ne seS M
To- Yin Co vim on the ninth day OF JIly i5
sie 4, the highest bidder, the Ssioto Rolling Nt'
i.I ~ ~ the Zeal Estate, machinery ana zoos
1900. sale to commences AZ 10 o'eloeE y "
20 IN, ONCE of the SoiotO Rolling MIL Co. an lS - =
I ms been in operation about two years Ih . M
@ eaiT and perfect running order II mas ens IA t,S
J,, 40 furnaces; small mill With two hea.s
SssS one sheet and boiler iron min with four hesS
f.r1es together With full assortment o. fps %,
he mills II has Nh complete. with nne ~
a. F,T1aees one wrought Iron hammer ana one
r. capScsy to turn twenty tons OIL
irIn rer day with power and enough 10
fSpaeity large engines va
tnySiS inches in diameter, and one easins OF IN
m. bpjln Is R65 feet long by l5 f vide
min attach Ell containing machines anu 'looU,s
Ing furnaee, apable of turning out thirty kss
This mill is very ioeaiea os as This
Of mis- metal inRsuluch eighteen IRON iuI
tT te ienot for their which Is brought IN On ls -
oto aud Hooking Valley Railroad ,,,h &, civ
TIE terms OF sale one-touTth eSshi one
months In nine months, and IN tWe!s
1onths from the day sale, with interest At the rae
cent per aunum the deferred PAYMENTS anu
seourity Possession viii be Immediately given 70 tae
chaser. -. a., ,,-,,---,s "A at Ports
mouth Ohio. ~ y /, s M NM 20
por4sroufh. June Sd, 1881. Jeku-t1
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-07-07
TnE rouRrH AT TnrADELPnrA.

MEssRs EDITORS The 4th was memorable
day in Triadelphia. The chief feature Of the
day were the military and tiremens para l., and
grand ball. At nine in the morning tie cars
left our depot for that place, taking out tee Vir-
GINA State Fencibles, and the Indepe idence
Fire Company, together with a large number Of
our citizens as eXcuTSionists Several other
excursion trains afterwards followed for the same
place, each crowded full of passengers anxious
to do honor to the anniversary of our Indepen-
dence, and to exchange the smoky air of the
CITY, for the clear atmosphere of Triadelphia.
Immediately after the arrival of the o'clock
train, the Fencibles, under the command Of their
accomplished leader, Capt LOring, and the fire
men led out by their excellent chief officer Capt
Miller, formed in separate lines and paraded the
streets for half an hour evidently to the great
qualification of the good citizens of the gOodly
village. The Fencibies were then marched to
the pleasant vacant place in the rear of the
Cottage House, where large crowd having al
ready assembled, Captain Loring announced to
them the exercises that would follow.
The Declaration was read in very clear and
impressive voice by Mr. j. b. Sheppard. The
orator of the day for the Fencibles, Nat Rich
ardsOn, Esq, was then introduced and delivered
an address of about half an hours length, which
was spoken of By all who heard it MS a really ell
egant and eloquent effort A very beautiful and
appropriate original poem was then read BY Mr.
Temple, and the programme closed for the time
being, to allow the pleasant little iateriudc of
dinner. After dinner the Independence Fire
Company again formed into line in front of the
hotel, and, followed by very respectable mum
Der, marched to beautiful grassy grove short
distance north of the village. Capt Miller then,
after few remarks appropriate to the time aud
occasion, introduced j. r Donehoo, ESQ.,, the
speaker Of the occasion, who delivered beanti-
full and appropriate address Mr. Martin. s
member of the company then made some very
well received remarks, and the company then
formed and returned 10 the Hotel.
Gin the afternoon the FencibIes gave ball in
the large room adjoining the Cottage Hotel It
was splendid affair. The ladies--bless their
dear patriotic souls-we never saw them look
50 charming as upon that afternoon
At eight in the evening mos of our city ex
cursionists had returned, ail well pleased, We
may safely say, with the scenes of the day
Nothing, during the whole day, occurred to mar
/ the pleasure which seemed universally to pre-
vail. The cordially and good humor which APP
Peared in every body's face, seemed to indicate
! that every body appreciated the factthat it was
the EoHsh Of ,July.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-07-07
Charles London Cordial Gin

I, shown by the Records of the Custom House to be the
only London Cordiau Gin IMPORTED aud sold in bottles
all others are made here imitation Of 1t.
It's delicious tonic beverage, by its peculiar favor
$50 different other glnsl Is universally esteemed By al
who use 1t is adopted with great success in cases Of
DYSPEPSIA, GoUT, RHEuXAusx DRoPsr, GRAVEL, colIc
CoLERA FEvER AsuE, sTRcIURE, DISEASE THE CRI
KARY ORGANS, EFTLEPsT, FKlALE IRREGULARITIES, &c.
MoTr of New York, in letter TO the pro-
prietor, says:
Cadrfts' London Cordial Gin tie pnre. 1tst, ans
" oss ss7iaJEs Esetcaet Of ,rFnipeT IhGre seen.
CHARLES LONDON CORDIAL GIN Is sold BY all Drug,
Ssts Groeers the United States and also
poisons called '.London Cordial Gn''to avoid
buy only CHARLES" Reject any other offered to
you as you your health dollar for quarts
hfty cents fer pints. EDMUND c. CHARLES,
uhae-8nd4v Sole Importer, 40 Broadway, \. Y.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-07-07
1sLAxp sApRATH SCHOOL.

The school met in the Island chapel at 8
o'clock, and at 9 moved in procession to the or
chard in the rear of Mr. Zanes residence, where
were in waiting many Of the parents and others
The whole number supposed to be present was
about 300 persons, including $50 children.
After one or two appropriate songs from the
children, the exercises were introduced with
prayer by the Rev. Jns. E. Wilson, of the 4th
st. II. E. Church. Then followed the "chant Of
the Lords prayer Duet with meloden ac-
compartment, performed by the Misses Shan
non. The Declaration of Independence was
read by Mr.. Edwards, the Secretary OF the
school.
The school was addressed by the Rev. Jas. F.
Wilson. His discourse Was short, but eloquent.
Its earnest patriotism and piety had marked
effect upon the minds and hearts of those pres
ent
The remaining exercises were made up of ap-
propriate readings, toasts, &c.
One of the toasts was-'.George Washing
tou-the Father of his Country, Great as a
bog, because he loved the truth; great as a '"di
because he loved his country; great at'r1gs--as
a man and as boy-because he was good
Another was-.'The orator of the day! He
has our thanks for the rich intellectual rePast
with which he has furnished US. We bid him
welcome now to our repast, which though not
eloquent like his own, will not, we think, be
wanting in taste"
The immediate response was: "Thank you
friends! will respond after dinner, if am not
too full for utterance.
At u o'clock the invitation was given to all
present, to join in the feast Of good things =
ltemplingly displayed on a table spread beneath
the trees.
For an hour, little paws and jaws were indus
trious, and larger ones were not idle; and at the
end all were satisfied. The afternoon was given
to sports and friendly intercourse, and when
evening came-with three cheers for the 4tlI of
/ July-the crowd dispersed-tired and happy,
without anything having occurred to mar the
] festival of the children.
Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1857-07-07
Amhrotvpes Tor Sl.

PARTRIDGE, at his new and spacious rooms, with faei
ties for operating and arrangement for Light equal to
any in the country and far superior any in the city
these beautiful pictures which unsurpassed
IN the country He prepsreH make AmbrOtyPes 50
they can be sentby vthou. extra postage. Also to sci
them pins, price DasuerreotyPe'
Pictures good specimens exhibited
and warranted to last for ages unchanged.
Ankinds of materials used in the business for sale
Rooms side Of Main St Monroe, Marsh
TayIor's new stnTa auEls