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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
From Nicaragua.

New YoRK, March 17.--Tbo Times
says that reliable letters from Costa
Rica contradict the accounts Of tho sue.
cesses Of Walkers troops. Costello
had no, been captured, nor had the arms
and Ammunition been taken by Lock
ridge. The Costa Ricans were well
posted, in good spirits aud confident Of
success. 1gGE COS Yh ltj
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
Further from the Railroad Accident,

TORONTO, March Ia. q
1t was stated by persons from the
scene of the late railroad calamity at
Hamilton, thatmany additional bodies
have been recovered. iisyI " ana
"A jury is already investigating the
cause of The accident, and arrangements
are in progress for a public funeral on
Monday. -. .....,-......
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21
Important Decision OF The Suprem
Court, A

.a d
Important Decision Of the Supreme
Court.
| The public have been looking with n
great degree Of interest, and waiting
| with some Impotence the announcement
ofthe decision of tho Supreme Court
In the bred Scott case, as il involved
several questions which have been sub.
jects Of much discussion in the columns
of the Press and the Halls of Federal
Legislature. On The 9th instant, Chief
Justice fancy delivered the opinion Of
| that august tribunal, which, though il
required between Two aud three hours
to deliver it, was listened to with pro.
found a,tentionby tie crowded Court
! room. The decision was concurred in
by seven out of The nine Judges com.
posing the Court-Judcs W3iane and
Curtis dissenting. The following i'm.
portant points we're decided: @l !.
"First-Negroes. whether slaves or
fiee--,hat is the men Of the African
; race, are not citizens of tho United
Sta,es, by the Constitution a {issq
"Secoud--ihe ordinance Of 1857 had
no independent Con tituliuual frcesor
legal effect subsequently tothe adoption
Of the Constitution, and could not op-
crate of itselfio confer freedom of CHI.
zenship within the Northwest territory,
on negroes not citIz3ns by The Consii-
tuliou.
"Third-Th9 provisions of The act of
1890, commonly called the Missouri
Comprom:Se, in so far as it undertook
to exclude negro slavery and comtnu.
nicaie freedom aud citizenship 10 ne.
groes in the northern part of the Lou
lsisna cession, was a Legislative act ex.
ceeding the powers of Congress and
cold. and ofno lcgal e6sct TO Mat end.
"In deciding these main points the
Supreme Court have determined the
following incidental points:
First, the expression, "terri!ory and
other property" of The Union in tho
Constitution applies. Gin tcrms) only to
such territory as the Union possessed
at the time of the adoption of The consti.
tuition.
Second The rights of citizens Of
The United States emigI aling into any
federal territory, and the power of Tho
Federal Government there, depend on
tba prn,;,;,,,,ai oC,Lo r.y.,,., ~. = I..,..I
1oGn..s i, ,l,;a ~ III, 49,. -
,bo nn,v,.rs - C,n ''i'o '''''
@.Tl:.,I. 20 'S',r y.etfs
as GchSress , Goes MOI pos
I po"e' ,''e.' 20 ''aSe ena a
.;,: ~ '"e persons or property Oh
.n,-omo y, 'u9 o"'''ea o'a'es ~ iraer'
a. o'''o' y o.'er man such Us the con
:; Ion'o's' 30 ~ cannon co'istitu-
o"y ue'.gu'o auy eue" power 70
;1''.'.o' "a, gofelnh'en' au'Io'iZed"
"9'"''' ."0 0o"''"u'i""' 10 iosg
ourth-- he legal condition Of
save 10 tho State OF Missouri is not
ehec'eu by The temporary sJonrn Of
on the laws Of Missouri a. ,bs pia;n'
tiff wes not citizen Of Missouri. and
therefore could not sue III tho courts Of
the United States, bis sui, must be dis.
missed for want Capitalization" E9N
------- p ------lI-----3 afla
GIN CAss. The Washington cores.
pondcnt of'be New York Courier Gays:
Informed you in n brief line last
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21

IN old Buchelor Brtstling Up.---
Mr.. Buchanan in bis inaugural, speaks
of "our children and our children's
children" .a..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21

Hogs. --Pho Louisville Journal states
that it is estimated that upwards of L.
600 young hogs have persisted from
cold in the Northern part Of Kentucky
during the present wintet--a loss that
will seriously affect the hog crop Of
1851 particularly il the same uhfortu-
nate result has occurred ii, other soc,
tons.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21

ThoGovernor of Nebraska has vetoed
all bills by the Legislature ch0riciihg
new Banks.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-03-21

Bs0~ The Democracy are very un-
grateful toward their Old Line Wing
Allies. See the last "Star" where
"Iod' intimatcs that "Junius" left his
former party for the same reason that
Paddylcfthis native country, viz: ".for
Ills counDy's goodI" o! base ingrati-
tude.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19

scythss; after TWO de-, spread: in mo days
more, turn It; in tso mere days commence
pitching together into wiDrows. after which
pitch and car, same as hay. Put Oh one
peck of salt 10 ton, at various times while
moving away,
Another method ia TO cut with corn. knives,
lay it straight anu even over the ground; In
two or three days set or stand itup 10 each
side o; !ong poles placed for the purpose;
cap over the tops with a few bundles OF
the same. Half % an ug load can be put
up to fcrty-fset pole placed horizontally
according to the hight Of The corn 1t viii
cure most ada-irabiy with but very littleicosl
or trouble.
have prscticed planting on The surface
for years with good success. SupPosins
thst The seed requires as fue and as soft q
bed as The covering may be, thsre'ore The
bush.drag 10 the last implemen that is used
wi.h ten before planting, for C ru, .beans
peas, potatoes. &c. 4 light wheel about
three iset diameter, trsBdleG ike a wheel
barrow. will do The marking OFT most expe-
ditioUs!y.
think ;ha. the profits OF iTuit cellar
were mentioned in former letter. ] will
now only soy that the same is well packed
with a. good Baldwins as New-Eng iand
raises. Four sad half dollars per barre!
having been re used. they still remain in
first hands.
kAIaH WsrrkEY.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19

you general account Of the country.
will now say tha: have not been able to
go far into the interior, and therefore cam
not give the Information which would
wish; but, as far as ] know, all things are
inviting to man who will devote himself
to the building up Of a new country. would
not, however, advise women to como here
unprotected; they should have family pro-
lection. This you know to be reasonable.
But men. with their wifes and children,
would do well. If the people would or ccud
accumafate little subsistence to hiring v ith
teen it would enable them 10 advance in
the country much sooner. Some people
think they starye here; but do assure vou
teat 10 man who Will get one acre of land
properly under cultivation can w2nt bread
here. This you may let all who desire it
know through the columns OF you paper
wish you So:li print the Presidents mes.
sage, that a Il may have some Knowledge of
the country and our prospects. Here the
country is rur own, and by our industry We
Will 60 on TO happiness and honor. | I'm
sorry 10 learn that many of your distin-
gul<hed citizens departed this life; hope
your loss is their gain. The Rev. Ed. Will
hams is with Us, &C. Ny children are i'm
proving at school very fast, and hope for
much IN the rising generation.
Yours, truly, A S.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19
Wood Ashes as q Fertilizer.

In nearly all soil ashes are beneficial to
cultivate plants, more 20 on sandy or grav-
ely land than clayi the latter being formed
of granite rocks, naturally contains potash;
turnips, beets, carrots, potatoes, etc, CON-
tain Z very large amount of alkslies, and to
such ashes are found to be very beneficial. -
But the immediate benefit OF ashes is most
perceptble upon leguninnus plants, such
ms peasr beans and clover, etc. On grass
lanl ii destroys moss; sorrel AMI all sour
plants. On POOR, thin soils it should be
mixed with beat, bern-yard and other or
ganic or vegetable manures. Lime is ex-
celent for wheat or corn. These two crops
grow web wherever cover will grown
calcareous soils. Bailey requires q rich
io4a nneiy pulveriz d. 1t ill TO: grow
On sandy or 9 # soil. It will always do
we'll on land suitable for turuips. A slrcng
clay; well puIveiized and dry viii yield a
good crop. Clay stills always contain more
or less lime.
Wood ashes are a most excellent ma
nure, and can be used to advantage on al
most all soils. Orchards fattsn on them
Uneached they act rI2idly " and powerfully; /;
leached, they act more SLOW ly, but continue
to act for many years after being applied.
The mechanical effect on soils is to render
sands more compact and retentive of wa
ter, while they separate and render frib-ste
heavy clay.
Some farmers apply ashes as top dress
ing. This will do very well on pastures
and meadows, but theyss should be plowed
under previous 10 planting or sowing. SO
that the roots of the plants may thereby be
fed. Salt, lime and ;as;er may be mixed
with ashes to advantage, for almost any crop
and upon all soils.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19
Agricultural Ideas.
Nsrred. li0,s.

A correspondent of The New England
Farmer says: Pumpkin seeds should not oe
fed to mich cons. unless you wish them to
decrease in milk. A gentlenan in this vi
ciaty has tried it, and would have made il
knowl earlier, but for fear Of ridicule.
A close chamber is i better place 70 keep
zpples than cellar. Apples bear freezing
once without injury. II they are not handled
Till thawed. Linen cloth laid on Or around
apples. prevents injury from freezing. AP-
PIES have been found in good order in the
spring. that have lain in blrrels under the
trees ali winter. Boxbury Russets are coz
sidered the longest keepers
Gathering iruit from the apple and cur
an, trees, when green, or before they are
fully ripe. makes them more prolific the
following year.
Trees designed FOR clayey soils, do best
when transplanted in the spring.
Currents bear in ltrse years frum cut
;ings.
Apples bear in ten or fifteen years from
seed, usually in about twelve years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19
The Progress of Principle.

lne frOSress ol d IiiuClple-
The Boston A6Usrtt,sr, in its issue on the
morning after the reelection Of Char es
Sumner to the United States Senate By the
Legislature of that State, makes the fslisw-
ing significant comp aFison between his FIRST
and second election
IL, is impossible tosrefrain from compar.
ing the elect ion of yesterday with Mr.. Sum
ner's previous election in the same place
six yea-s ago. Fcso he receives nealy all
the votes, on the first ballot. taken on the
third day OF the session, every member speak
ing aloud his VOTE Then he received only
the exact number necessary for a choice
one mure than half the whole number-and
the election was not effected until the sGth
ballot, taken on the ll4.h day Of the ses-
sion april "a, IS5ID and then the votes
thrown in sealed envelopes. Then he was
the candidate of party which threw 81 .636
votes in the State at The preceding popular
election, or about one fifth of the hre mum.
Der. Nos he is a candidate o. party whic
popular election, or about two thirds OF the
whole number. Tken he was chostn S
body where he could expect 10 fad but two
or three associates sympsthysiug with hi,
q ntiments ROlp he is a member of par
~ which has majority in the lower House
OF Congress, and number a quarter OF thu
members even Of the Senate of the United
Sts,es. Truly, tcmpOra, n1sniantur, nos CT
u.x.amur in IDS"
The New York Times gives another il US
tration equally striking oil th.rfp;d progress
Of the cause OF Repubiican:sm in 4 few
brief years: Eight years ago, wh. Gov.
Seward first took his seat in the Senate OF
the United States, there were but tro men,
be.s of that body who dsdvowed any kind
of sympathy with the political Sentiments
he was known to represent. Next winter
there will be in that body twenty Senators,
acting openly and steadily with the Repub-
ican Party"
In this connection the Chicago Journal
ADDS that fur years ago, candid5te WHO
should have presented himself before the
people for the Office of "a Congressman or
Governor, on The simple principle ei hosti-
ty to Slavery extension, would not have re-
ceived votes enough 10 show that he had
been a candidate at all. NoU, the Govern
ors of twelve Safes in the Union, and a
majority of the Congressional delegations o;
q, least eleven Of them, are members OF the
party he ckies artirle in whose creed III
this principle.
Three years ago, the Republican party
had no. yet been thought Of. Neu, ii lacks
bat trfie # being the ruling party in tn.
Nation, having at The late General Election
carried twelve States, AMI poled l.34l,sl2
votes for lis candidate for President.
it - Tot easy 10 believe, in the face OF
suC results, that the Cause of hostility t,
tie ex ersion ot Slavery has made no p'o
gress. At this rate, this great nation OF
uars will be as thoroughly Republcanized
ia four vesrs from this time, as the State o.:
MSS. chusetts is at this moment.-Zanss.
Courier.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19

PARkHr AND CHILD. LD.---CensideriDg the re-
lation OF the parent 20 the child, and the
means of influence which the former pos
sesses, it is scarcely too much to say that
the sin of the child, which might have been
avoided by faithful parental instruction and
discipline, becomes the sin of The parent.
While the child canbe partaker of the pa
rents sin only in its consequences, the po-
rent may be partaker of the sin of the
child in lis responsibility and It's guilt We
are as much responsible for the evil which
flows from our neglect, as for that! which
proceeds from our velition. We may max e
another our proxy in sin, not only by engas-
ing him in a wrong act, but also by refrain
ing from enlightening and influencing HIN
against it So we sin in the sins OF our
unnstructed children, aad make all tn, dark
facts OF their lives our own.-Eram
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19
Agrnultura.
Dputh and Deep Flowing.


Awe..bsys all suffered more or ief' b5
tie drcuih OF last Summer,tbs question haia-
rally suggests itself, how can its effects be
obviated in the future, For an exsmple let
Ne take two vessels, q deep and SHALLOW
one, and eli them both with looss earth' sno
then pour water into them, equal paris each.
and you Will soos see the shallow overflow
Ing, whilst the dsep Ous has absorbed all
hat was given to Il. ;hen again let item es
exposed to he sun and WIND. and you will
zee tha: the earth in the shsllow vessel W Ill
soon be dry. whilst ,hs: 10 ibs deep one VIII
be abundently moist. To bring this theory
ints practice. we will compare desP with
shallow plowed 6eId, The earth in i;s Daiursl
state (in this region Of country.) is very soid
and compact, 50 ths, when heavy shower
of rain falls on 1t, the greater part CT II runs
of, but when ioosened by the Pl0s il be-
comes open and porous and rbsorbs ths rh'n'
and the fed that is p!swed shallow cannot
possibly retain as much water within Il as
that which is deep, but 10 soon nil u aEa
then begins TO wash, carrying a"sy n'Hch
Of the richest suil causing the "a 20 te an
injury, instead of blessing TO the hafo1r''-
man. Then sgain when the dF0u.h esn.e'
The moisture that is LEFT soon ersf1Eates,
leaving the earth as dry SIS II there bad bern
no rain at all. Bat the deep P!owed field,
being open and porous ts a greater dsp'o'
sb.orbs all the rain, and viii retain it much
IOnger. from the fact that it has more "oi'-
ture in itsnd thatit 10 SO much CO per down,
not being 50 much exposed to the sun end
wind, and thsre is no loss by the earth
washing sway but there is gain BY resain-
ing all the ammonia that 10 in the rain
water, for the noGrishment Of the growing
srops, and retaining tie wafer 10 Ecrri-h
the ciop during the ntfence o, rain. Nov
this is not all thsory. fof | have seen it
put into practice! desp and q shallow
plowed field, each planted in corn std dsr-
ing some heavy showers of rsin. Ire deep
poweds6eld was not washed any or very
li,tle, whilst the other vas cut up badly. and
then when the dry weather eone the shal-
low plowed field o. corn stopped growing.
while the other was still green and luIuri-
ant, now if there is any truth in these re-
marks should we not all try TO plow deep
Deep blowing is not only best in a dry. but
also in q wet season.
AGRIcULTUaALIsT
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19
Culture of Indian Germ for Fodder

MEssRs. TUCKER & SoE--Soms time
since promised to give-my experience in
raising green corn, Ut corn fodder as it is
called, for the purpose of soilng stock
Having had good success in the matter for q
number of years, ihink that can speak
advisedly.
During the past season we planted sixteen
bushels of The Souihern White Flat, under
vsreus circumstaI ces and conditions of laad,
&c. WIthou going in'o,,;h d, tails of crop,
perhaps it woui1 serve the purpose better 10
state my CONCLUSIONS.
TO Sub4uc Stiff Sod.-Prepare in the fall.
by having manurng with compost, ant
break up with common Plow. or what is bet
ter with The Michigan. Ii turned ~iih COR,
mon plow, harrow we'll in spring SOON a.
there mrv be :our or five inches Of frost out
of the surface. The bottom frost holds the
furrows all in their places. Harrow again
in May OF at planting time, and IL about an
inch of fine surface is obtained, COW brosd
cast and harrow in from tH o 10 three tu 'iels
per acre, according 10 the quantity OF ma
nure used. Should the Mich igan p!Uw be the
one that was used to turn the land, the ear
ly spring narrowing would be unnecessary
lfit should be difficult 10 obtain Z smooth
rurface, then plant the field in hills, about
two feet spsrt each way. Mark cut with
wheel across the fur.oas only Gne way, Or
leave an uncovered row to drop The mex, by;
from eight to twelve kernels in each hi!i is
the best quantity Of seed.
Fer Late Crop.-Manu,e AMI break uP'
as before, after taking off rather esrly sroP
OF hay. Plant in hills without narrowing,
by rowing with every second :unowlaPi
make q place for the seed with the heel, uud
let hand folio with hoe 10 cover.
have prepared land for planting at this sea-
son, that Gas so tough and clsyeg that COW
erIng dir! had 10 be brought from other pis-
oes, yet the result would be remarkably
fine crop. ] seldom pay any siieniiun to
sod crop after planting.
Old Fnl9 Crop.-Bring the land to sn
even surface, nuke the manure fine, spread
il on, and bush it down well-plow once
fine and desp-plsnt it wide drilIs--ane or
two hoeings for after culture. Pu, in seed
sccordin to the quantity or quality oil ma
nure from two to four bushels to the ecre.
Orchard Crops.-Mauure the land as for
field crop--sow the seed broadcast, and
plow all in together with one horse and
light plow.
Preparing a Crop for Winter Uss.-Hav-
ing Oeen successful in harvesting from ten
to fifteen tons when dry, annually, give
nv conclusions. As the tassels fairly be-
gan TO show themselves. cut with bush
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19

GrWhy is the :olling of a bell Ike, the
prayer of a hypocrite! Because it is a
solemn sound by thoughtless tongue.
Cyan editor describing lecture to the
fair sex excaims with enlhosiasm.-"Three
thousand ladies' hanging on the lips of one
man !
0TAn eminent painter was asked wbui
he mixed his colors with 10 produce SO ex-
traordinary an effect.
81 mix them with brains srp waa his an
swer.
GTWe paint onr lives in !resco.-The
soft and facle plaster of the moment har-
dens under every stroke .of the brush into
eternal rock.
TThe sun is like God, sending abroad
life, beauty and happiness; and the stars
like human souls, for all their glory c,nes
from the sun.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19
New Arithmetical Table.

The following may be found convenient
{ r occasional references
10 loaiers make grog-shop,
grog-shop makes SO drunkards,
SO druqkarls ruin SO families,
90 families fill one poor-house and Jail,
poor-house and jail makes great bill
of costs,
great bill OF Costs makes poor town,
poor town drains the County treasury, Q
bankrupt county is great State tax,
great State tax exhaust. the nationa
fund
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19
From a Savannah Emigrant to Lii
heria


sFsoNTv7 sATlsSAE srFUBLI,AN sF rLBEuIRI 3.
I'VE received the following letterby yeste.-
Guy's mail We have not the honor of All
acquaintance with the writer, but he has
probably friends in Savannah who will be
pleased 10 hear that he is contented and
doing we'll nj his new home across the wat
ere. We learn that Anthony Saearmau was
4 rober and industrious man, end for many
: nrs sexton Of the Independent Presbyte-
riaa Church:
MozIovIA, D. cember 8, 1856.
Tot.c Editor ofthe Savannah Republicans:
MY DkAR SiR: / avail myself of this op-
nortunity TO send few lines TO inform you
of nv condition and prospects in this
country
A. far as can Judge Of matters have
every reason to he thankful that came 10
this country, Notwithstanding there have
been some very irving times for us all to
pess through. This is what We expected.
We are overcoming difficulties fast; and in
d few wears we hope TO beso far above them
as to be called prosperous and happy. !
did intend to get farm in the country but
nv carpenters business has increased SO as
to be quite profitable within the last eigh-
teen months. Therefore have not really
had the leisure to set about farming, but
still have /, it in view. Our country is SLOW
Iy progressing, and we shall before long re-
joice in our happy home. My family are
all well.
Yours, very respectly,
ANTHONY SHEAkMAH.
rs. prcsised you when left to give
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-19
Yours, with heartfelt gratitude,
Mas. AUGTsrrs COOCH.
Trppr II .rrY Ind Drt ID ISl5

TERRE HAUTE, Iud., Oct. l2, lSl5-
DR.. RoBAcK-Sir: The last three bottles of your
Blood Purifier and the accompanying Pills, have re-
lieved me of the last vestige of my rheumatism.
consider the cure all but miraculous. ATter having
suffered The most agony, almost without inter
mission, for eight years, and being for three years
cripple, can scarcely realize tie fact that at this
moment, after having used your Scandinavian Rene
dies for only .hree months and few days, am hale
hearty capable of manual labor and cnti ely free
from pain. When first applied to you by letter for
supply Of your medicnes was little better than
anuatical skeleton. For more than two years had
never enjoyed one hour of unhrnken night rest aud
my mind siuking with my body. had hecO"'e greatiy
eneebled. the very first bottle of the Purifier wrought
surprising change for the better in my SYSTEM and
after taking that wonderful restorative, together with
the Blood Pills. for month, felt that complete
regeneration of every animal function was in pro-
49, was not deceived. am now, at Gl years Of
tss-.as tree from every symptom of rheumatism as
was dt 20. There he doubt that this wonderful
cure is due TO your remedies alone and am willing
If will you induce others TO seek relief from
the source, that this letter should be made pub
lie. Yours, &C.,