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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09
New York & ohio Railroad Route.

The proposed union Of railway done,
and the building of some inter vening
lines To connect in one chuin, PhiladeI.
phia and New York on thu east, with
the rich interior sections Of Pennsylva.
mia. Western Maryland, and south ives.
te'n Virginia, is rapidly sruusing atten-
ton among capitalis,s Of the great At.
lantic cities. 1t is a bold aud beautiful
project, and under the auspices Of on.
ergetic minds. To arrange. direct aud
secure such route from these msrts Of
the North. TO the gree, trading regions
of the lower Ohio. will Prove 10 be
national highwsy ofthe 6rs, importance.
Boston far up on the A,lsn,ic coast. has
it's long reaching lines extending from
me cities ofSt. Louis. Chicago. Milwau.
kie, Detroit. Hamilton. and Albany
Thus New England Enterprise having
its strong alliances, even so remote as
l2Oomiles west other metropolis, has a
wakened the people of New York aud
Philadelphia to the immense advanta.
ges of the short line aud complete con.
nections that open. via Cum berland aud
the Goa fields. Of first The Potomac, and
then of the Kanawha. 10 the wild and
wealthy regions Of the Southwest.
We hail these new alliances With the
hearty welcome Of our own and a doz.
en- surrounding counties. Our gates are
swung full back on their hinges we
salute the iron steed of Northern cline
he may come-he may cleave the
wind in mis- haste, aud here receive the
loud huzzas Of multi,udes to fire his
met'le, and speed his course for the sill.
very sheen Of the Ohio.
"Beeming through the mountain .kimming
DER the vale.
Thns onward flies the engiic--vild monster
OF the rail'
Cumberland Cimlian.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09

BreadFamine in TEXAS "A correspon.
dent writing 10 the Austin lntelipen.
Ger, from tho town Of Round Rock, VIII,
hanson County, Texas, under date of
March 80, to the effect that there are
number Of families that have not had
morsel of bread for weeks, and don't
know when they will got any, as they
have spent the last cent months ago.
lie calls upon tho Governor aud the
liberal people Of the State for relief.
A letter from ludianola, Texas, April
9Th says. g# aor
Two frosts--the last two days ago
have cut down The corn. cotton vepe,a.
bles and all tho fruit. For the want of
rain the ground is now too dry TO plant.
Unless il rains in two weeks ihere is
danger of famine. No grass is up for
pasture; the streams are dry that can
get so; the cattle arc some Of them
starving, nnd have to be thrown out to
save the calves. so that we shall soon be
withou, milk while butter is already
forty cents per pound, and rising. II Is
o lameD'able prospect which a merciful
Providence can alone avert the re aliza,
lion Of" In -.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09
Arrival of NIormons IN Boston.

1t has already been stated lha, q ship
arrived at Boston, last week from Liy.
erpool, with 500 Mormons. The C0u
sier says, .. Is sa.s al. !. ..... Ok
"Many Of the families wcro possess.
cd OF considerable properly. The cap.
tain estimated the amount of British
gold upon the passengers at 100000,
and said that he knew Of more than one
person who had $1,000 for his own
use and that of his family. Several
had left relatives and friends behind
them. One woman had left her hus-
band that sho might 60 10 the land Of
the saints; and there was another beau.
,iful, da'k eyed young woman, with a
young infant, whose story, as told by
the captain, was quite touching. ar.a.
The captain noticed her when they star.
ted. as possessed Of great beauty. but
lost sight Of her in day or two, and
supposing she had changed her quar'
ters did not inquire for her for eight
or ten days. He was then told that she
had been very sick, and was still quite
feeble. He had her brought from be-
tween decks where she was, upon tho
deck, and laid on a mattrasB. got her
some port wine and cake, and tiled to
bring her back to health. Under this
treatment she improved much, and in
reply TO his question told him that she
had left pleasant home, in quiet
village in England, and husband TO
whom she had been married but a
year or two, for this journey. He ask.
ed her reasons. She replied that she
had done it for Christ's sake, who had
promised that If one forsook father and
mother and husband for him, she should
receive more abundantly in this life,
and in the world to come everlasting
life.
The conduct Of these Mormons on
board the vessel was exemplary. In
their personal habits they were clearly,
only four ueiDg tobacco.
AS soon as the immigrants had left
Liverpool they formed themselves into
eight divisions, with about one hundred
in each division, and chose bishop
and an elder to preside over each COM
papy. They had morning and even.
ing service--prayer aud singing--and
in the evening generally sermon. On
Sundays a sermon was preached to each
section.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09

Religious Tolerationc The half ciyiliz,
ed King Of Siam, in tho East Indies,
who recently issued a decree allowing
the free profession Of the christian faith
in his domains, expressed the following
language
"Persecution is hateful, every man
ought to I've free 10 profess the religion
he prefers. We cannot tell who is
right and WHO'S wrong; bu, will prey
TO my God tBuddsb) to give you his
blessing. and you must pray to your
God to bless me. and go blessings may
descend upon BOTH
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09

Stacking accident at Suspension
Bridgc.~A man. named Chubbck. res.
iding at Niagara City. walked off the
bank Of the river at Suspension Bridge,
on the Canada side, last Saturday night.
He had been engaged in moving a bull
ding on the Canada side, sud was on
his way homewartl, somewhat iutoxica-
ted. when installing a light for that
on the Bridge, he walked off the prec-
iPice and fell distance Of one hundred
and fifty feet striking the rock below.
and breaking nlmos, every bone in his
body B3Balo Com ercial.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09

Kentucky Negroes to be bought and
the State Freed.--The Newport, (Ky.)
News says: A proposition 10 in con-
temptation to buy the land and negroes
owned by slave holders in Kentucky,
at their present valuation; and If three
fourths Of the shareholders in the State
will agree to sell. the proposed compa-
ny will advance cum Of money equal
to oUe.half the estimated value Of both,
and in one year after, pay the whole
bal lance. The slaves will be set free,
and the land sold at an advanced price
in view Of the State becoming free in
one year after the fret payment to the
masters, and the State becomes settled
with industrious opterprising free PEG.
Pile.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09

Daring the past month nearly $500
fish weighing 7 900 pounds were caught
in the Muskingum river and sold in
Wheeling.
The unfavoroble reports Of the con-
dition Of the crops which have reached
us from the South find an echo in the
West.
Ma- DR.. Wayland has for somo
time taught regularly Sunday School
class in the Rhode Island State Prison.
Tho Irish census tables, just publish.
ed, report that in one year, there were
21,770 deaths from starvation.
The Pacific Railroad through Texas
will be $50 miles long. and has grant
7,0l4.000 acres Of land and a loan
Of $4,000 per milo from The State.
Should you happen to catch yourself
Whaling in printing office, and the
compositors tell you to whistle louder
don't you do IL.
There were 226 vessels ip The port
Of Havana on the 25th ult.--105 ships
and banks, 81 briggs and 80 schrs,
The dwelling house of Dir. Thos. s..
Page, nearMertinsburp, Va, was burn.
ed down on Sunday nigh, last
The borough Of HsrtisLurg, Pa,
owes debt OF s1l3,oss,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09

SHARP Practice.--We learn from
New York correspondent that many
Western merchants and business men
have suspended payment" on their in
debtedness at the East, for the purpose
Of using their money at homo at high
rates Of interest. When they are short
they Won't pay because money is scarce
and high. When they are flush, they
Won't pay because "they can do better"
They Think with their funds. They
won't pay three per cent per month,
not they but they will take any per
cent they can get.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09

Mr.. Editor: At the earnest solici.
tation of numerous friends, at this late
hour, I have Determined to announce
myself candidate to represent this
district in the Congress of the United
States. My views on the subject Of
Americanism are too well known to
require repetition here. 1t is perhaps
proper to say that am decidedly in
favor of an equitable distribution of
the proceeds Of tho sales Of the public
lands as simple act of justice.
JOHN B. WOLFF.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09
AsPINwALL, April 90.

.NeW York, April 29--P. NJ. The
following are the demands Of the Uni
ted States upon New Granada, in view
Of the late difficulties aud murder of
American citizens upon the ls,hmus.
First. To constitute the cities of
Panama and Aspinwall two indepen-
dent municipalities and invest them
with the powers ofself government, ex-
tending over the territory ten miles
wide on each side of the railroad-per-
feet freedom Of the transit route--its
neutrality and liberty guaranteed--the
sovereignty not to be changed, and 9TH
er nations to be invited 10 Join, in the
guaranty. -.. ,.. ......
Second. To cede to the United States
the full sovereignty Of two small groups
Of islands in the bay Of Panama for a
naval station, and all rights and priv
liges reserved in the railroad contract,
for ample considerations. Ht % O.
Third. To pay for the damages oc.
casioned by the outbreaks Of the 10th of
April. ....
Fourth. The sum 10 be paid by the
United States. .... .
All these demands Granada absolute.
ly rejected, and claims one hundred anu
fifty thousand dollars from the United
States for damages done at Panama to
New GraDadian citizens by Americans
on the 18th Of April, and that the Upi'
ted States owes leparation to New
Granada for the rude protest Of Col.
Ward, dated April 2ls', and for the
disrespectful letters of Commodore
hIarvine and Captain Bailey. The notes
of Louis Pombo and Gonzales are long,
and full Of false assertions and incor.
rect deductions. .Is .....
In the House Of Representatives il
bad been proposed TO raise loan Of
FIVE hundred thousand dollars in case
New Granada should be invaded by the
United States.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09

Substitute for CqGce.-- Wheat makes
excellen, coffee. Ii can be had for
three cents per pound, while imported
coffee is sixteen. Mixed one half wheat
the greatest lover Of coffee would not
discover the difference. We have often
used clear wheat in our family, and
think il excellent. 1t is certainly 10 be
preferred to the extracts 80 com monty
used and is also useful to persons
whose health will not allow them to use
the other COFFEE. 1t should be well dri-
ed and roasted, OF it will boil thick like
starch.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09

A beet root sugar manufacturing com.
psny has been organized at San jose,
California, with a capital Of $50, 900.
Texas is entitled to seven members
Of Congress with it's present population.
II has only two members now.
Mr.. Barnom recently leetnrcj 10 Lon,
lon on temperance.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09
EXCITEMENT ON THE 18TH.
MUS,

VkOSs
Unprecedented Var Nth che u. States;
a British Blockade erpscted to cn.
force the Macktntosh Claim.
AspINwALL, April 20.
The alarming aspect of our relations
with New Granada, is creating great
excitement here. Immediate war with
the United States is apprchcnded.
The property holders at Panama
have begun already to calculate the
chances of loss during the scenes which
may yet transpire before the settlement
OF the difficulties between this country
and the United States. =
For some weeks past they have open.
ly declared that no negotiations could
possibly settle this matter-that there
certainly would be rupture, and the
result would be the temporary posting
Of the United States troops on the
lsthmus; but that meantime much
should be done. In fact plot was
formed for the seizure of the specie,
from California, but it somehow leaked,
and tho prompt precautions taken post
poned it or killed it, we cannot yet say
which. The postal and tonnage tax
must be collected Mt once, and in flu
ture, and all that is due must be paid
forthwith-and then they ask them
selves how the attempt to enforce this
can be made. 1t can be used as a pre-
text for another riot--an effort to seize
the specie in transit. ..........
After all the time given them to ar
arrange for the payment Of the Mack
intosh debt, which New Granada has
owed to British subjects for many
years-and which it was some six
months ago peremptorily called upon
to pay, under penalty of blockade, the
New Granada Congress have enacted
law, without reference to, or consulta-
ton with tho parties to be satisfied
This law does not provide terms of set
Element which can be accepted-aftcr
the British government had prepared
to carry out a threat of punishment.
In view of these facts, the merchants
of Carthagcna, Baranquilla, Saint Mar
thu, and Sabinill, expect speedily to
suffer from blockade; and yet, while
thus deserving such treatment at the
hands of the British Government, ma
ny New Granadians are urging strenu-
ously that Great Britain should assist
this "fecble republic against "the
slayeocratic fillibuster government of
the Yankees" -....
There is an endeavor to establish
such an idea of hope, that English
sympathy at least will avail'the New
Granadian government somewhat, we
have many proofs. Among them, is
the fact that the mail from Dogota
brings large number of pamphlets con-
tanning the recently closed Commission,
stamped and mailed to all parts of the
United States and Canadas, as we'll as
other points where British sympathy
might be aroused.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09
CONGRESS-.

tssAa. We arc authorized to announce
WILLIAM NJ. DUNNINGTON,--of
Marion county, as candidate to rep
resent this district in the next Con
gross of the United States.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09

a liquor dealer in Milblijgc, Maine,
last week, sold como brandy to young
lad whose sister hearing Of it armed
herself with an axe and stove in sever.
al barrels Of liquor.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09

The following paragra phi is from the
New York correspondent oftho Nation.
al IntclYigencer
"The Emigran, Aid and Homestead
Company, which hes just been incorpo,
rated by our Legislature, and which
seems, quite unnecessarily, 10 have in.
spired considerable alarm in the minds
Of cera,in Virginiaps, have just &c com.
plisbed preliminary organization. and
will open their stock subscription book
on the seventh proximo. 1t is estima,
ted that large subscriptions to the stock
have been proffered from pauies resi-.
ding in the Southern States"
Espoy1 Of Printing Presses "A.
moDg the Exports from New York du-
ring the past week were ten printing
presses to Australia. Several had pre-.
yiously been shipped by Mossrs. Hoe
Il Co., to England and France.
Col. Harrison, U. States Consul at
Kingston, Jamaica, is So years old,
and was appointed by General Wash.
ington.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09

Atlsnta(Gs.) Examiner rejoiccs over
a present Of iipe Strawberries,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09

The river trade at Piusburg has
been remarkably brisk since the open
ing Of the season, in tho middle Of Feb.
ruaty. There have been 1o2 boats
loaded with 100 freights which equals
10000 tons shipped down the iiver.---
The freight coming up the river for Pitts.
burg is estimated at an equal amount,
besides which the coal trade has been
remarkably active, and which is not i'm
cluded in tho amount Of shipments a.
bove givon. a.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-09

A Fact:--A young lady in Brooklyo,
New York, has recently had her leg
empniated midway between the hip
and knee in consequence of wound
caused by broken hoop. The hoop
was of steel, and in some unaccoun,able
manner q broken point penetrated to
the bone. Tbs wound became ipila.
med, ampntation was thus made neces.
s.ary. We have the story from young
lsdy whois friend Of the now crippled
for life victim Of fashion. and can voucb
for it's authenticity.--t W;astead Herald.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-10-22
CITY NEWS.

R1OrExiSo " rnE PEorLks TuEArRE, The
Peoples Theatre opens 10 night with rene wed
attractions In the way Of amusement. The
managers have put up two large stoves 10 warm
tho building. The performances to night viii
be the celebrated psntoml,as Of Don Juan. by
the Deaf and Dumb brothers. and eight dances
by tas s,lvan sisters. These ass,ssss are sait
sube sxcellsn. In their way. aud worthy Of pal,
ronAse.
Naw fxRAy Boar. The long looked for new
Ferry Boat arrived n our wharf on Tuesday
night, attracting large crowd Of citizens ~ Nhe
Levss. IL 10 very trim looking boat, and viii
DO . great acquiaision 10 the city, Ia the way Of
making rapid ferrags across the river. We
notify our friends in Dakota county, that they
can come " town from this time 10 the close Of
navigatioA with the certainty that no delay
will be experienced in crossing the river.
EXTRA skss,on ov rus l.xatsLArexx.--t'e,i.
uoas viii be circulated among The people ofs,.
Paul, to-day, 10 AscertAin the Vows respecting
the calling of an extra session Of the leg
islAtnrs, 10 take iato consideration cur pres
ent financial difficulties. Names can be regis
tered Ia fAvor OF asains, the calling Of On extra
session.
ANNUAL MgxrtNa ~ rus YouSa Mess CanIs.
riAS AssociArsoS.-~rhc Annual public meeting
Of the Young Mems Christian Association Of this
city. vas held ON Tuesday evening, Oct. ~. 81
the First Presbyterian Church, which vas well
tllea by s'srss aud intelligent, audience. A,srss
properties of whom wers ladies' which fact
may be taken ssan encouraging evidence Of the
iRsercrt Eel, by them in whatever tends 10 the
moral welfare Of the young men Of our city.
The exercises were opened with the singing
Of SGT piece--''TAe Lord In my shepherd
by qasrsssss Of singers under direction d Mr..
Gould.
i.ev. Mr.. Msssosks offered the opening prayer.
The lteoordins Secretary then read the tol.
lowing
Asssd Report. The nrst meeting held with
. visv 10 the organization of Young Mems
Christian Association in ~. Paul. was On the
evening Of the 2ssh Of July. isSa. The project
net With favor. A. . sabssVusnt meeting on
the iii Of August, . constitutioa WAS adopted.
slnilar 10 Substance ~ that of The Young 0sua
Christian Association 81 the city Of New Yosh.
and he proper oihcsn were elected. 4 code
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-10-22

Low WAYEs.--Durisg he present week, We
hate had lover stage Of water han 1t any
other time this season. The Packet Boats have
nearly Oh bsen from II 10 n heurs behind time.
and mostsf tks tssssissl boats have Ssen com
psilsd 70 stick upon Beef slough, for from 10 to
% hours.
LAses Rxcxirrs. War Eagle, Misnesots,
Pals City, conswsgo. Fred Lorsnx, Fanny
Harris, ssd Prairie du Chiss boats. have landed
large suppliss Of dry goods u our wharf within
the pest two days. The supplies will no doubt
be very light cenpassd with those of Las. yssr.
wAsp OvvicKss..-.Ths following srs Tho 70
tsras oi tho election Of Justices Of tho Peace
and Constsbss In ths several Wards:
ysslicss AZ ne Psses.
EstSn. 3 s,a xc,ssr, 20 20
Connolly, 10
C'osstsbtes.
Dempsey soi | Walter. glo
SECOND WARD.
Jastiees 4T As Psaee.
strother, 500 Gibbs, . II
Howard, $40 Manner, 50
C0nsfattss.
stokes, AT Powers. lA7
kilroy. ts7
rHiUD WARD.
Justices II TIE Peace.
Gibbs, - Eddy, 100
Manner, $40 Petzold, so
Hardwig, 81
Constabtss.
White, 81 OGorman, IL
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-03-18
n. NJ. 5, FERGUSON, ]. .aoils.
Confectionery and Variety Store
OPPOSITE THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS. Az
CadiZ. Ohio.

g FERG USON respectfully informs his friends
-, that he has commenced business IN the build !.
ing directly opposite the Public Buildings, where he
offers for sale large and welseected assortment, oi
coEFEcTIoEARIEs. &C., among which may be
found the followingi I
Common and fancy vandies Of all kinds,
Almonds, Filberts, feam and Pea Nuts,
Raisins, Figs, Dates, French urrants, M; NJ.
Sugar, Soda, Butter and Water Crackers,
Western Reserve and EnglishN Nheeas, ,,a 9S
Ground and Bark Cinnamon. ~. is.ts Il I, n
Pepper, Ginger, Alspice and Starch,
Fine and CommonG Cigars, Fobacc0 md Sauh,
Pulverized White Sugar, ygaue1 YI42od
Assorted Pickles and Pepper Sauce, ss1sc, G
Combs, Porte Monies lsand Pen Knives ", X y 4
@e Visiting Cards and Envelopes,
.g Watch Chains, Keys and Guards iQs F9pa w. =
A fine lot OF Common jewolry, $500 }fHSNfla X
TOYS Of all descriptions, e.sm rq' -,s.s
H1- As he intends to sell cheap, ho hopes his
friends and the public generally will favor him with
their patronage
bar Country Confeetonaries can be supplisdat lis
sesablishmshkoA tho very bkst tbrma
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-03-18
HOWARD ASSOCIATION
-n .aa PHILADELPHIA. -s5ar sr...
N Wywn ~ NnaN a ~

AEPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
THO all persons afflicted with Sexual Diseases
l. such as SpermatorrhGa, Seminal Weakness
Impotence, Gonorrhea, Geet. Sy phlis, the Vice OF
Onanlsm, or Sell abuse, &c.
The HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view of the
awful destruction of human life, caused by Sexual
diseases, and the deceptions practised upon the un-
fortunate victims of such diseases by Quacks, ba Te
directed their Consulting Surgeon, as charitable
act, worthy ftheir name, to give Medical advice
gratis TO all persons thus afflicted, who apply by
letter, with description Of their condition, (age
occupation, habits Of le &c.,l and in cases of ex
treme poverty and suffering. to furnish medicines
FREE OF CHARGE "@
The Howard Association is benevolent Insti-
tuition, established by special endowment, for the
relief of the sick and distressed, afflicted with "Vir
ulent and Epidemic Diseases" Iehasnow surplus
OF means, which the Directors have voted to ex.
pend in advertising the above notice. 1t is need
less to add that the Association commands the high
est Medical skill OF the age, and will furnish the
most approved modern treatment.
Just Published, by the Association, Report on
Spermatorrhoea, or Seminal Weakness, the vice Of
Onanism, Masturbation or elf.Abuse, and other
Diseases Of the Sexual Organs, by the Consulting
Surgeon, which will be sent by mail, in a seal ed
envelope,) free of CHARGE, on the receipt of two
stamps for postage. 4ilg{ .aN
Address DR.. GEO. r. CALHOUN, Consulting
Surgeon, Howard Association, No South 9Th street
Philadelphia, Pa. BY order THE Directors.
EZRA d. HEARTWELL, Pres't.
GEO. FAIECHILD, Sect. July l6, '56-tf