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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02
Valuable Farms for Sale.
Two or tho best Preparations Of A.. ~.

HNHE subscriber, being DESTROYS of removing
Il to the West, and to settle up his bust ess
oilers Tor sale, on very low terms,
His Home Farm, of 225 Acres,
10 Of which under civilizations with a good
HOUSE and ether outbuildlngs.
Also, 275 acres on commission, adjoining, with
Good Orchard and small Improvement.
Atso, lib acres of unimproycd, well timbcred
land.
Also, another tract Of $50 acres unimproved.
also, enc other tract OF 900 acres unimprovcd
with the best Sugar Orchard on the same within
90 miles.
Also, one half Of 900 acre LOT, undivided in
dispute, lying near the town of California, and
on thc-Turnpikc leading from California to Ra.
venswood.
htso, good House and Lot in the town of
Eiizabeth, Writ county, Va, in front of the Court
House, being well situated for Tavern Stand
n good Stable on the same lot.
All OF the above property he will sell upon
terms TO suit purchasers. The above lands arc
nil in the county of Roane and in the vicinity of
California land are well watered. The titles
are indisputablc Persons wishing further in-
formation concerning the above mentioned prep
erty Will please address THOMAS B0GGS,
Boggsvlle p. o., Roane county, Va.
January IL, 1857. If
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02

Strange Occurence.-A western editor
o1 entering his Office. and seeing his
apprentice boy cutting some queor ca.
pers called out TO him:
Jim what are you doing on tho flool?
why, | have had shock
"a shock! what kind Of shock7,
why. sir, said the lad, gasping, 'one
Of the subscribers came in during your
absence said he owed for two years
subscription-paid it and also paid an
othor ia advance
In advance" gasped the editor, near
ly as much overcome as his apprentice.
Yes sir, and it has produced such
an affect upon me, that | have been
perfectly helpless since.
And we'll you might Jim But, get
up; if you survive this, you arc safe,
as there is little prospect Of another
suah catastrophe in this Office
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02
The Latest Improvement.

oGERs, F0GLE & Co., have the pleasure
4 n OF announcing to business IN IN, that they
have at last succeeded in purchasing tho whole
interest OF Dr.. &C. Miller, in his late patent for
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02
! " Aj.REI,lD.5 laSYo

That Explains it-E,astus Brooks. |
tho late American candidate for Cover.
nor, Is somewhat of wag aud philos-
"phor cs we'll as politician. He takes
his defeat With philnsophic resignation.
In conversation with a gentleman since
his defeat he said he never expected
to be elected.
Governor" said the gentleman
with considerable surprise. If you didn't
expectto be elected. why in the deuce
did,you fight so hardl'
81 was like the man attack ed by rob.
bcrs.' said Brooks; che resisted tho at.
'acEs OF tho robbers with desperation,
but was overcome, and the robbers pro-
ceoded 10 ,itllo his pockets, whom, to
their surprise and modification, only
two cents aud pieco of sausage was
all that was found upon his person
The robbers were iucensed at their i'll
luck, aud one of them said to their vic.
tim
III this is all your possession, what
in thunder did you fight SO forl"
Because" said tho man, CT didn't
want toilet you know how darnoJ poor
] wasl'
Thi, is an excellent explanation of
the desperate fight tho Fillmore mon
made in the campaign.
Hoops and C0ncc,ts.-At a fashona.
bio concert lately held in q neghbor-
ing city, benches wcrc used in the hall
instead CT chairs. When the doors wore
thrown open, the audience commenced
TO pour in biskly, and in short time
the ushers announced to the manager
that tho house was full.
'lmpossible,' said The manager, who
was acting as ticket seller at the time.
Its fact, SIR replied tho usher,
and you'd better stop the sale of tick.
cts, for no more can get in. There are
no seats left
I'll 60 and see. and sui,ing' the &C
ton to the word, the manager slipped
from the door to the hall, looked in,
and beheld sight that filed him with
dismay. The immense benches extern
ding across the hall served only to seat
each about six ladies-and their hoops!
The hall was completely jammed,' but
with an audience whose number YVES
anything but large.
Determining to make up for losses,
on tho next night no inserted conspic-
uously in his posters '-'Ladies wear
ing hoops will be charged double prico
for seats.
Strange to say. the demand was read
lily complied with, the hall being we'll
filed by persons who yielded to the nov
city of the thing themselves in order
10 onjoy the fun Of seeing how it would
operate on Others.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02

No 0I0thT-She has no mo;hel!--
What volume of sorrowful truth is
comprised in that single utterance--no
moIbor! Deal gently with the child. -
Let not The cup Of her sorrow he over.
flowed by the harshness Of your bear
ing, or unsympathizing GOODNESS. Is
sho careless in her movement Rem
cmbor, OH remember, she has no moth
err
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02

II Gay Lothario.- A friend tells US
good story of follow Of North Car
oIina. Having been in Jail Tor marry
ing - wives, he made his escape, and
was seen three OF four days aferwsrd,
by gentleman who recognized him.
Tho gentleman anxious 10 secure the
reward for his apprehension. invited
him to dinner, and then slyIy slipped
out after constable but great was
his horror on his return to find that the
culprit had absconded with bis own
wife.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02
Important to Whcat-growers!
THE WIRE SPRING TOOTH
HORSE RAKE.
Or, WHEAT-STUBBLE CLEANER.

| beg leave to call attention OF Farmers TO ono
implements Of the dge--the Patent Spring.
iooth Horse Rake for Cleaning Wheat Fields.
As Cleaner it is without competition, being
superior to all other RAKES Tor this purpose
NO Farmer who has not used the Cleaner is a
ware OF the amount that is lost annually by Wheat
lett upon the ground in the Harvest Field; and,
until the introduction ofthe Cleaner, it was inn
possible to avoid this loss. The ordinary re-
Voiving Rake would seem to the eye TO CLEAN
very well, but the Spring Tooth Cleaner has
been found to gather two or three times as much
grain. Where it has been used it speaks it's
own praise but, for the satisfaction of those un-
acquainted with its merits, refer to the below
named gentlemen, residing in Maryland and the
valley OF Virginia, where its popularity is UNI
preccdented. The Southern Platter, published
at Richmond, Va. speaks Of it very highly as a
Grass Seed Harrop, fact which is not general
~ known.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02

Southern MethoJism he's now ak
Bishops--thc Rev, Mcssrs SouIe. An.
drew, Poine, Pierce, Corley aud Kav.
aDapgh. Two lave died since its or
ganiza,ion, DIS, Capers and Bascom.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02

Chas. A. Ross, Of Richmond. while
IN somnambnIic state, leoped from the
eocond story Of tire PowhattaD House
To tho side walk on Monday night
His injuries arc, strange TO cay, not
dangerous.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02

CoIf Just receisoi and for sale BY
1~A' DULY III oAwr, HAswAY & Ca
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02

A Physician in Montreal, worth $780,
600 has been convicted. ofstealing the
spoons, watch, gold.hosdcd cane, med.
ical works aud other properly, from
patient whom he attended in his last i'll.
ilcss.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02
LANDS !

LANDS. LANDS .
EDWIN w. TOWER,
NOV offers for sale, in Lots to suit purchas-
IN ors, the following Tracts of Land
IN VIRGINIA.
AT prices ranging frem one dollar and twenty
five cents to four dollars per acre.
5000 acres in Calhoun county, OF the West fork
OF Littlo Kanawha.
500 acres IN Monongala county, mountain land,
miles cast of Morgantown.
5000 acres in Mononga.a and Preston, noun
tain land, from to Ia miles southeast of
Morgantown.
400 acres in Monongalia county, near Clinton
Furnace.
zoo acres III Monongalia, 5 miles east OF Nor
gantown-Burton tract.
" and IA acre tracts in Monongalia, near Clin-
ton Furnace.
so acres, part of the Ridgway land, opposite
Morgantown; price SO to 500 pcracre.
2ot5 acres near Morgantown, on the Monon-
gahela river, and apple orchard, wei secc-
ted grated frnit.
Al acres miles northeast of Morgantown,
price S23 dollars per acre.
81 acres in Monongala county, on Dunkard
creek, Daniel Burton tract
Ia Town Lots in w est Morgdntown, price 5 90
each.
] small! Brick House, rooms ana kitchen in
."p'B"nto"h; ShOU on time.
other House and Lot in Morgantown, price
$500 cash.
IN WISCONSIN.
At 1915 Per Acre Each.
1000 acres in Is tracts, first rate farming land
wei! tmbercd and watcred. These Lands lie
near the line of the Milwaukee and Superior city
Railroad, which is now completed to Rpon and
will be completed in short time to its north
ern terminus
IN IOWA.
At Prices ranging from $3.50 to SIS
per acre, each
lGo g Scott $40
100 ~ :, Dilworth
so a. :, Johnson Sl5
These Iowa lands are all situated in the yicin-
ity Of the Rock Island, Iowa City, Fort Des-
moines and Council Bluff Railroad, the Dubuque
and Sioux City Railroad, and the M'Grogor's
in value, and have been selected with great care
by experienced survey ors, and are all warranted
to be good dry farming lands
IN MICHIGAN.
At 10 per acre.
100 acres frst rate land, heavy timbcred.
4acres cleared, with a small log house about
miles from the town of Ridgway,
IN ILLINOIS.
1870 Town Lots 81 by 1873 feet, in the southern
suburbs OF the city Of Chicago, on Stewart,
Duncan and Wentworth avenues price 5000
aud $500 each, one half cash and the bal
ancc in IL months with interest.
y. w. TOWER,
Morgantown, Monopgala county, Va.
December 20, 1856.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02

Pat was hungry and got ont Of the
cars for refreshments. The cars very
though,Iessly went on without him.
Pats ire was up. 'Ye spalpeen!' lie
cried, star ting on run, and shaking
his fist as he few after the train. Stop
thore,ye old stame eugin; ye mutherin
same engine--ye've got passenger on
board that's LEFT belind!'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02

delivered at any point on the Ba ltmore & Ohio
or Northwestern Virginia Railroad that may be
designated by the purchaser.
Each Rake is warranted to perform its work
well and from any purchaser who, after raking
one day, is not satisfied with it, i bind myself
TO receive the Rake and refund him the amount
PAID provided he give me written notice before
the LIST day OF August next, when payment is
required. Address,
CHAS. L, CRUM. Winchester, Va
III Please order at once. Farmers are ant
to put Oft supplying themselves until harvest,
and, as was the case last season, be disappont-
ed in obtaining tho machine.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02
Terms and Conditions Of Sale.

The Rake this season is gotten up in a manRcr
greatly superior to any heretofore manu- cturcd
and will invariably be furnished at
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02

INHE subscriber, being DESTROYS of removing
4 to the West, and to settle up his bust ness
oilers for sale, on very low terms,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-06

CIRCUS ON THE CoMMoN.-Last evening, the
great American Circus Company, under the man.
agement of Messrs Sands, Nathans, & Co., gave
their first public performance in this city, in their
spacious amphitheatre, which, by permission of
the city authorities, they have erected on the pa.
rade ground on the Common. The first part of
the programme introduced the splendid stud of
horses attached to the stables of this establish
ment, in various feBts usual in performances of
this nature, which performed in manner
never excelled by any company in this city.
The Workmanship of Masters Naihans and
Sands, and of Madame Brewer elected a storm
of appreciation as hearty as it was deserved. The
posturing of Mons. Ferranti and his children, and
the gymnastic performances fthe German broth
ers were feats ofstrength and skill almost beyond
any conceivable power of the human frame, and
constituted marked feature in the performances.
The wonderful elephants of Mons. La Grange de-
cidedly capped the climax Of the evenings en-
tertainmenls, and certainly opened the eyes of
those who had no knowledge of what can be pro-
duced by the docility and sagaeity Of this wonder
full brute
All that the show bills promise of these animals
is more than executed, and one must really see
the elephant" to judge in any degree of now they
appear. The performance of the trained zebra
and the Shetland ponies is just the thing to cap
tivate the young people, and captally winds up
most excellent entertainment The large tent
was crowded to repletion last evening, and the
Circus will remain during the week. and perform
every afternoon and evening .-BOeton Journal.
They will perform in this city on the 18th inst.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-06
/. PInin Mans PhiIosphr.

ny CHARLES NAcKAY
I've guinea 1 can spend,
I've wife, pVe a friend;
And troop Of little children at my knee, John Brown;
Ive cottage of my own,
With the ivy overgroWn,
And garden with view of the sea, John Brown;
can st at my door
By my shady sycamore,
Large Of heart though of very small estate John Brown;
So come and drain glass
In my arbor as you pass,
And I'll tell you what Hove and what hate John Brown
Hove the song of birds,
And the children's early words;
And loving woman's voice. low and sweet, John Brown
And hate false pTetence,
And the want Of common sense,
And arrogance and fawning aud deceit, John Brown.
love the meadow flowers.
And the brier in the bowers
And love an open face without guile, John Brown;
And hate se6sh knave,
And proud, contented slave,
And lout who'd rather borrow than TOLL John Brown
love a simple song
That awakes emotion strong,
And the word Of hope that him who fains John
Aud hate the constant whine, Brown
OF the foolish who repine,
And turn their COOL to evil by complaints ohm Rrown
But ever when hate,
If seek my garden gate,
Aud survey the work around me- and above John Browns
The hatred flies my mind.
And sigh for human kind,
And excuse the faults of those cannot hate John Brown
So, il you like my Eays,
And the comfort of my days,
1 will tell you how live so unvex'd, John Brown;
never scorn my health,
Nor sell my soul for wealth,
Nor destroy one day the pleasures of the next John
pve parted with roy pride, Brown;
And take the sunny side,
For I've found It worse than folly to be sad John Brown
keep conscience clear
I've hundred pounOs year,
And manage to exist and be glad, John Brown
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-06

WASHINGTON MATTBRs.-Lord Napier has
communicated to Secretary Cass a disavowal
of the cession to England of the islands in
Panama Bay. He also denies the allegation
that the Cincha Islands were conveyed to
British subjects, or have been placed under
British and French protectorate. He further
more disclaims generally the policy of terrific
rial acquisition IN or near this Continent, but
admits that her Britannia Majesty's govern
ment will oppose the monopoly by any power
Of the rights and privileges, commercial, or Of
other description, rightfully appertaining to
the general use OF the world
The govornnne at oi Venezuela, in refusing
the demands Of Mr.. Eames In the Bird Island
affair, appeals from him to his government,
and says it will continue the correspondence
through its minister at Washington.
Mr.. Sandford, the special agent to Caracas,
on the guano question, has arrived, and re-
ported to the Secretary of State yesterday
Wash. Cor. N. Y. Tribune, July 4.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-06

DISASTROUS FIRES AT CINoINNAT1.-The
most destructive and disastrous FIRE since the
organization of the steam fire department at
Cincinnati, occurred on Thursday night. 1t
broke out i'll the engiue-room of Messrs.
Johnson, Meader, & Co.'S extensive furniture
mandatory, and in few moments the whole
building was in flames, and the fire was com
municated to the adjoining eight story brick
building and the two frame structures owned
by the same firm. All these buildings were
destroyed, with large quantity of lumber.
The loss is estimated at 800, 900, and the
insurance amounts to $4,000. The same
night TIE store and hollow ware mandatory
of Messrs. VIM. Rohr & Co., the largest Of
the kind in the West, was destroyed by fire.
The loss is placed at $3.50, 900, and the insur.
ance only amounts to $50, 600. Several build
ings and large amount of lumber in the vi
cinity, were destroyed, particularly Holstein
& Hammers moulding factory, J. X. Cool.
idge'a furniture establishment, and the Mer-
chants Hotel. BY these disasters one hundred
and seventy-fve men who were employed by
Johnson, Meader, & Co., and one hundred and
seventy-five men employed by Rohr & Co.,
are thrown out of employment. Several per-
sons were injured by falling walls.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-06
DAILY sPY.MONDAY
July commended By the hospitality Of Union

Park 10y -
BY twelve o'clock, thanks to the efficient police
ana the good order of the people, the streets had
resumed their usual Saturday night quiet. and
the Fourth Of July was over for 1857.
Rev. Theodore Parker preached sermon yes
terday, at Music Hall, upon "The Progress of
Despotism in America, to a numerous audience,
IN which he gave history of the aggressions of
the slave power since the adoption of the Federal
Constitution, and expressed the opinion that the
government could only be restored to its former
purity, by revolution and blood. He said, among
other things, that the government had become so
degenerate that the rulers had stricken the figure
Of liberty from the coins of the country, and had
put in its place on the new cent, an ugly looking
vulture. We regret to learn that Mr.. Parker will
be obliged to leave his pulpit for season, on ac-
count of failing health.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-06

hicted with knife in the hands of John Swee-
ney as mentioned. last week, took place on
Thursday. The jury, after due examination,
came TO the decision that the said John Kelley,
Jr, came to his death on the Both day of June
last, between the hours of four and six o'clock in
the afternoon, by means of blow or blows,
or stab or stabs, inflicted on him with knife, by
John Sweeney, of said Fitchburg. by whom he
was killed; and that said blow or blows, stab or
stabs, were inflicted on said Kelley by said Swee.
ney, between the hours of half past ten and
twelve O'Clock in the forenoon, on the Both day of
June aforesaid
An examination of Sweeney was had on Fri
day, before Justice Ware, and he was committed,
to await the action of the Grand Jury, at the next
term of the Criminal Court
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-06


FOURTH OF July IN GRAFToN.-one of the
very best celebrations of the Fourth came off in
Grafton, on Saturday; it was a Union Sab
bath School celebration. It is truly commend.
able in the good people of Grafton that they
could all come together in such harmony, and
participate in such an affair. The procession was
formed at an early hour, under the direction
of Col. Charles Brigham, Chief Marshal, and es-
eorted by Fiske's Cornet Band. The procession
marched to the beautiful Common, where ample
provisions and accommodations had been made
for them, by the good ladies of the town. The
Grafton ladies cannot be excelled in their mode Of
providing for the inner man.
1, w. F. Slocum, Esq, was introduced as the
President of the day; and our correspondent
says, that no man could have filled the place
better. After very appropriate address by the
President, Rev. Mr. Bisoo, Chaplain of The day.
addressed the Throne Of Grace. The guests
were then invited to partake of the good things
the ladies had beautifully prepared, to refresh
the physical man. Then came the feast of rea-
son and the flow of soul'' James M. White,
Esq, acted as toast master, and, as the toasts
were of the best kind, we should judge him to be
the author Of them.
The first regular sentiment-"The day we
celebrate, and the principles it inculcates," was
responded to by the Band.
The second regular ssntiment-"Our National
Independence, and its foundation" was respond
ed to by William Brigham, Esq, of Boston He
related many very interesting historical facts con-
nected with the early settlement Of the town
Several other sentiments were offered, and very
heartily responded to by Rev. G. Adams, of this
city. Rev I. C. Disco, of Grafton, Rev. Mr.. Liv-
ermore, Rev. Mr.. Woodbury., and Dea Joseph
Merriam, the latter of whom, has very dis
tnct recollection of our revolutionary struggles,
and also well remembers when the news reached
Grafton of the Declaration of Independence
When asked how the people in the town received
the news, he replied, "they all said it must be
sustained" Several responses were made, all of
which we're very interesting, and appropriate
to the occasion
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-07-06

CELEBRATION AT AUBURN,-The young ladies
of Auburn initiated and " carried out " celebra-
ton III that town, on the fourth, which certainly
reflects great credit upon them, and especially
upon their committee of arrangements.
All the inhabitants were invited to assemble in
a beautiful grove ON the afternoon of the fourth,
and large portion of the people answered the
invitation by their presence.
A plentiful collation. was provided of the sub
stantials, luxurles, and deicacies of the season,
the tables being tastefully arranged, and adorned
with boguets.
John Mellish, Esq, was appointed to preside,
and an pration of uncommon merit, Astounding in
originality of thought and wit, was pronounced
by Mr.. John Lavary, graduate of Williams Col.
lege.
High expectations were entertained of this per-
Torrance by many who had been his mates in the
district school, and these expectations were fully
realiz ed His manner, voice, articulation, and
enunciation far superior $50 far as the writer
has had opportunity to observe to what is gener-
ally manifested by recent graduates from our col
leges.
Among the sentiments offered upon the occa-
sion were the following;-
The Orator of The Day--May he wear the
wreath OF fame in this world, and crown of glory
in the next.
The Ladies--Not unlike the living creatures in
Ezekiers yisien: for, when they move the soheeLs
move. May their influence never be less
The Young Men of AabuY,s--The tables furnish
ample evidence that their pocket nerves are not
sensitive. May their lberality be suitably re-
waIded.
The Fair Daughters Of Aubwn--May they be
like their mothers not only good on the tongue
but able to support their end of the yoke.
The sentiments we're interspersed with speeches
by the orator of the day, by the Rev. Mr.. Hoad-
ley, Mr.. e. G..warren, Mr.. Marcus Barrett, and
others, which were replete with good humor, pa
triotism, and truth.
On the whole, it is difficult, says our CORES
pendent, to conceive of celebration of the
fourth Of July being more satisfactory in any
community than was that which took place in
the beautiful oaken grove, in the quiet town Of
Auburn. the eighty first anniversary Of our ma
tional independence.