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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27
N0RGAN70WN MONONGALIA CO., VA, SATURDAY, JUNE 27 1857
HARD TIMES.

The peace of the great European
nations does not appear to be followed
by any increase of prosperity in the in
dustrial interests, but rather the re-
verse. Much of the work on arms and
equipment, was Immediately suspend
ed on the confirmation of the peace,
and we have already alluded to the fact
that the war vessels under construc-
tions are temporarily abandoned, and
the small vessels are being hauled up
to diminish the expense of sustaining
them, Manymen are necessarily thrown
out of employ, and meeting of be-
tween FIVE and ten thousand Of the la
boring classes of London was lately
held to consider their distressed condi-
ton. 1t was stated that 25, 600 per-
sons engaged in the building trade a
lono in that city are out of work, and
that the total number of unemployed
persons in that great metropolis would
probably reach quarter of million.
The state of things in London must
be similar to or perhaps worse than
that in this city two winters ago. At
present we are happy in being able to
say that a very satisfactory state of
things obtains in regard to labor. Al
though the cost of living seems to in
crease every quarter, business is active,
wages good, and all who are willing to
work and apply themselves, mind and
hands to their business, can secure a
good living and accumulate something.
Scientific american. ".. ".
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27
The Capitol Extension.

The vast size Of the brackets forming
the base ofthe dome strikes the behold
or with wonder. Each bracket weighs
7O00P"unds, ,and their aggregate weight
is 50l,00U pounds. The brick wall in
which the brackets arc fastened il of
great strength and solidity, and is to be
raised otlie height of dirty feet, form
ing the arch upon which the iron col,
umns of The dome will rest.
The number "f columns forming tho
circuit of the superslrucrure is thirty.
six. and each column will be supported
by two brackets. These columns are
twenty feet IN height, and weigh five
tons each. The total weight of iron
composing the dome is estimated at fif.
teen million pounds, or seven thousand
five hundred tons
Upon the gallery fronts are twenty
panels six feet by ten, with iron frames
of exquisite finish, which are To be guild
ed, and form the frames of a series Of
historical paintings. BY the first day
of September the galleries will be com
pietrd. The painters expect To have
the ceilings finished by the middle of
July.
The lobby ceilings are to DO heeutI-
fully frescoed. They are supported by
cast iron plates twelve feet long by six
wide, and precisely ope.fnurth fan inch
in thickness IVnshington Star.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27
GAN ABSENT-MINDED" CHOIR.

GAN ABSENT MINDED" CHOIR.
We mentioned last week, (n rather
serious style, perhaps an instance il
lustratlng the necessity of caution in
the a6rtdgement ofhymns used in public
worship. A case has been recalled to
our notice since, which serves to show
that careless selection of hymns may
contribute as little to devotional senti-
ment. TO enforce this lesson, we lay
it before our readers.
Some months ago---how many we do
not care to state--a distinguished min.
lister of our denomination, was. preach
ing to congregation, over Which, at
an earlier period, he had exercised pas
toral care for a great length of time. An
absence Of several years had preceded
his present appearance in the pulpit.
The occasion was one likely to affect
the sensibilities of all the parties to
this reunion. And as the preacher
looked over his congregation, reading
in many countenance traces Of deep
feeling, memories of the past rushed
overpoweringly upon him. He felt
himself unable, for the moment, to pro.
ceed with his sermon; and hoped to re-
gain composure by resumng his seat
while the choir sang a hymn. He re-
questcd this favor at their hands; and,
as his bowing head disappeared behind
the pulpit, they struck up the words
"Illove to steal IA while away"
The effect was electrical It's suscepti-
bility of ludicrous application to the
minister just at that moment, flashed
on the minds of those who had been
less alive to the sentiment of the occa-
sionJ and they exchanged smiles. a
reaction passed upon the feelings of
the congregation generally; and when
the minister attempted to take up the
broken thread of his discourse, he saw
and shared the change. From that
point, he spoke without power, and was
heard without effect. The unfortunate
selection of a hymn had spoiled the SER
mon, for both pulpit and pcw.-ReH-
gious Herald.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27
A Pugnaci0uS Mayor.

The following is related of Mayor
Foley, of Covington Ky. Some months
since a man was arrested and brought
before him, for whipping his wife. The
mayor fined him, but in a week the
chap was again arrested for the same
offence; this time his honor imprison-
ed him, and after serving out his time,
he went home and again abused his bet
ter half, and Notwithstanding the may
or fined and imprisoned the fellow for
each offence, he would persist in his
vile behaviour The mayor after try
ing for months to reform him, had well
nigh givenup hetask, until one morn
ing this hero of a hundred fights, '(with
his wife)was arraigncdon the old charge.
WELL says his honor, Il suppose
you think | am going to fine you.
i dun no, says the culprit.
Perhaps you imagine will imprison
you, continued mayor f.
Il expect 50, was the answer.
/ shall do neither said the Mayor.
4 shall discharge you
The fellows countenance began to
brighten up when his honor adjourned
the court, and after stepping to the
door invited him outside. I g..
'No#, you mean devil, says mayor
r., Il have fined you and imprisoned
.you till I on, t;rcd nf If ond ,,ot wa,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27

a correspondent Of the Boston Trar.
e7er, writing from Newport Me-, under
date of May 20, fui nishes the following
particulars of The sad death of young
lady:
Miss Mary Martin, a very pretty and
intelligent young lady of about twenty
years of age, committed suicide by
drowning herself in The stream "f De,
''oit, the town adjoining this. She in.
vi'ed a young lady friend to walk with
her, and seating hersefupon log near
the stream, she told her friend that she
was about to drown herseIf,and the Iea.
son for so doing. She took off her Jew
elry and gave i, TO rhe young lady say.
ing" want you to have these" In Il
few moments after. her friend persuat
ded her TO return to the house, telling
her 'ha, they would come down in the
afternoon.
They had proceeded only about five
or six rods, when Miss Martin caught
hold of her friend and dragged her to-
ward the stream a rod or two, but sud-
denly releasing her hold she ran aud
jumped in. Her FREUD gave the alarm
aud n brother Of Miss Marin came 10
her relief, but too late---lite was extinct
when her body was taken out. The
cause for this melancholy suicide was
slander. During the past winter, sto'
rles had been circulated to I'M iu,e her
characters. She protested her innn-
ceucc, and but few weeks before while
waking near the place where she was
drowned, with the young man 20 whoin
she was engaged (referring to her trou.
bIesO "lf | though there were no hap.
pier days i'll stone for me, l would jump
in aud drown" Miss Martin was very
pretty. modest, and highly respectable
young lady, and her nnlimely death is
deeply regretted. hope it may ser, e
as a warning to those who are ever
ready to circulate evil reports.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27

Loohing Guilty. Nothing con be
more absurd thsn The idea that "Iook.
ing goilty' proves guilt. An honest
man charged with crime is much more
likely to blush at The accusation than
the real offender, who is generally pre-
pared for the even, aud his face "ready
made for the occasion, The vsry
thought of being suspected of anything
criminal will bring the blood to an ia.
nocent mans cheek 10 nine cases out
of ten. The most guilty looking"
person we ever saw was man arrest.
ed for stealing a which turned
out to be his own property B5Stoa
Paper, H, ..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27
Position of Posts.

Posts set in earth, particularly in
loose sandy soil which allows the air to
penetrate, are apt to decay very rap.
idly. Invcrting the position so that
sticks stand 't'other side up with care
has long been known as inducing a
considerably increased endurance, and
Sas often been published, but ney-
r. yet sufficiently introduced into
practice. a correspondent Of the Ohto
Farmer gives the following facts in his
experience, which may be Of value -
'I put up, in the fall Of 1914, some
post and board fence. The posts,
which were oak, were cut in January,
sawed two by three inches at the top,
and two by six at the butt. | put them
in the ground inverted from the way
they grew, and packed with limestone.
They are good and sound now. Posts
of the same timber, set at the same
time, packed with dirt, and without be-
ing inverted, are three-fourths rotted
anu worthless. [ am now renewing
my fences, with inverted posts, and
packing with limestone, at an additional
cost Of ten cents per pannel; and atn
sure that in fifteen years the increased
cost over the ordinary fence will be
saved by this method
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27

Touching Scene IN Court.--The Buf
ialo Advertiser Of Friday, states tha, DR..
Biegler, convicted Of the murder of a
young woman, was brought into Court
for sentence, which however, was de-
ferred for few days. During these
proceedings The family of Dr.. Bicgler
cumo into Court, consisting Of his wife,
a grown up son, q daughter, liltle ei,l
and bright little boy, who laughed
with pleasure as he met his father. That
laugh broke down the strong man. and
hardened as he has seemed heretofore,
cold and heartless as he was under the
eye Of the mother Of his victim, the
tears burst from his eyes at the magic
OF that bright, cheerful s;nile. His
wife sat down and held his hand, weep
ing quietly as the proceedings went on.
The prisoner soon recoveted bimsclf,
and was again the unmoved, icy being
as he has seemed throughout.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27

The crops,Bre looking beautiful, and
such yield oi whea. was never seen in
Illinois or Wisconsin and Indiana, as
predicated upon present appearances,
we shall bsvaihis season. Corn is now
pp, aud look ksaery fnoi in color and With
good weathpi from pow out, cannot but
ID we'll. Umcss prices advance 10 Eu.
rope, go as - give an active shipping
demand, we vjl ford you out down
East, aud pitoe must decline material
ly,-- Ger. ~ X Erprsss
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27

A Mean" Editor. The editor of
a western paper having lent his axe
TO one of his subscribers, the borro wer
unfortunately broke off the handlo.
On returning il, he said j,
You can easily get it fxed.'
Yes replied the editor but that
will cost me at least whole quarter
Of a dollar
We'll, rejoined the borrower, If
you sin't rather small for an EDITOR
Here is The quarter but III thank you
to stop my paper at once,'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27

Wiser that their Successors Soon after the
Declaration Of Independence, the American
Congress passed the following resolution -
Whereas true religion and good morals are
The only solid foundations Of public liberty
and happiness Resolved, That il be, and
hereby is earnestly recommended TO the
several States TO take The most effecual moas.
ufes FOR the encouragement thereof and for
the suppression Of theatrical entertainments,
borser8cine gambling, and such other diver.
sions as are productive of idleness, dissipa.
ton, and general depravity Of principles
and nl1nnegeV
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27

THE Neao Ceat.--The St. Jobnsbury
Caledoniap criticises the new cent ia
this way: "On one side il hears the
representation Of fowl, which is de- .
clared to DO an American eagle; ,hou sh
when our eyes first fell upon !, we ,ook
tito be longitudinal section Of n clothes
line, with a couple Of skilts Au,,erips
in the wind. When wo discovered this
error and learned tnat it wos intended
to represent some, winged animal, we
could think OF thing we bad ever soon,
except bat,'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27

Two hundred and nnety>fye loaves
of bread we're seized in Montreal last
week, for light weight. and distributed
among charitable institutions Of that
city. This stunning dishonesty to some
good account.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27

There are s6tIe recollections OF Such
overpo&e ring vastbess, that their objects
seem Ve,y near their size reduces all
intermediate events TO nothing.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27

The Alleghcnies JUnAellcd. tunnel
on the Covinston and Ohio railroad, a,1oO
feet In length, and which has been three
years in building, is completed,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27

There is vigilance and judgement
about tritles, which men only got bJ
living ip crowd aud those are The
t'iflss Of detail, on which the success
Of execution depends.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27

Ihc Thrtc Dtgsess--A Massachusetts
Judge ST eaking Of a lawye, who had been
gwen to sharp practice, but getting more
citcu inspect, said, " He has reached the su.
per- alive degree. lie begin by seeking to
g't on ,hcn no sought honor aad now he
IS trying 10 get AontSt."
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27

Tho light which wo have gainca wa.
given us, not to bo ever staring on, bu,
by it To discover onward things more
remote from our knowlsdgs,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27

A Yantee says tho prejudices sgaiost
color ato very ma. oral, aud yet the pref
Goet girl he ov',i knew wse Olive Brown,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-06-27
ITEMS OF NEWS.

Seven of the graud jurors OF the last
Superior Court of Newton county, Ga,
have since died.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-09
A NEW PROPOSITION

The emancipation Convention at Cleveland pro-
pose TO buy all the slaves of the South, and set them
free OF course they propose TO take other peoples
money to do it with; and more money, too, than
other people have Louisville Democrat
1t seems TO occur to these hare Drained phi
lanhropsts and Yankee aboitionists, that there
be anything which money viii not accomplish. Their
own venalty makes them regard every thing ca
pable of being bought. Their motto, and upon
which they habitually act, is Every thing has its
price" Failing in every other effort to drive the
South from her impregnable position on the ques-
ton of slavery, they set themselves to work to
ssraise the wind " to bug Ter off.
We could tell these medders, that there are hun
who would not surrender their slaves for their value
twice told. Under no circumstances could they be
induced to part with an institution which is part
of the social system OF the South inseparabe there
from, and so interviewer with the habits, feelings
and structure of Southern society, that TO part
with it, would tumble that beautiful fabric into
worse than chaotic confusion. The South, without
slavery, would soon inevitably relapse into as low
condition of morals and sociery prevails in free
New England. They prefer to maintain position
in which they may set the Yankees an example in
the private morals, public virtue social health and
religious tone Of the community. They will never,
then, under any circumstances consent TO surrender
their favorite institution and it is useless for abo-
lionists to rack their brains for means to purchase
that which is not in the MARKET and not purchase
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-09
HON he Lor:apiz. Democrnt.

THE OFFICIAL VOTE OF KENTUCKY FOR 1857.
We publish esewheres to the exclusion of editori-
al and other matter the official returns of Kentucky
for the recent election. 1t shows glorious result
The gains of the Democracy in almost every portion
OF the State, show how completely cur opponents are
vanquished.
The combined votes cast for Democratic members
over the combined vote given forthe Know Nothing
candidates for Congress, show clear Democratic
majority in the Congressional contests of IA, 942.
The majority for Col. J. H. Garrard (Dem over
I, L. Jones tx. N, } is II, ia This looks cheer
ing, and shows that the State is now thoroughly
Democratic -
The Stale Senate is composed of twenty Know
Nothings and eighteen Democrats. The members
holding are those who have two years to serve
those recedtly elected have four years to serve.
Thus il VIII be that in districts where cleo
tons were held last August, the Democrats were
mostly MISUNDERSTANDING that the Know Nothing
majority in the Senate is only secured TO them from
the fact that one-haf Of the members in that body
were elected two years ago. In the House Of Rep
resentrtives there are sixty Democrats, while there
are only thirty seven Know Nothings. On joint
ballot there is Democratic majority of twenty one
votes.
twill devolve upon the Legislature next winter
to elect one United States Senator'S State Printer
"a Keeper of the Penitentiary at Frankfort-and
to re-distric the Senatorial districts of the STATE
There are many items of business beside to look
after, but we mention the above as being the most
important.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-09
NAVY REFORM.

It is stated in letter from Washing to the Jour
nal Of Commerce that the Secretary Of the Navy has
decided TO shorten the cruise all the stations from
three to two years. and that he intends to make
other reforms until the Navy shall be placed its
proper footing.
While we are far from believing all that we hear
or see in the form of rumors from Washington, we
must confess our desire and inclination to believe
these. Hours of patient thought and reflection have
longsnce matured conviction that all the reforms
which they shadow forth, not only perfectly fes-
sible, but are absolutely required by the best in
ferests Of the country. We have adverted to the
practicableness of these reforms, heretofore, and
undertaken to show the advantage thereof, nor
have we heard of any formidable objections op-
position comes only from those who welded to
the Past as be unwilling to think of the Present.
or cast glance to the Future-thOse who are not
inclined to keep pace with the times.
We agree with our contemporary that what we need
is an American Navy lively, efficient and constantly
circulating round the globe, with independent
cruises, short active, and frequent. The country
favOrs it, and so do the officers and men of the Navy
especially with the exception of those officers
who desire the honor of large squadrons, bearing
Inc DTodd peuuanlS OF lnulVluuAls IN command.
We hope and believe it is true that Secretary
Toucey intends to continue the reforms until he
places the Navy its proper footing. Its good
beginning, that the shipwrights of our commercial
marine to participate in the construction of the
new slOop-O war, that short and frequent cruises
contemplated, and that time and ''usages of the
service" longer to sancity the errors of
century ago.
Gov. Toucey hasthe mind to conceive and arrange
q more active and more useful plan for the dis
position Of our ships abroad, as well as a more
prompt supply Of vessels at our several dock yards
they regularly wanted for sea service and if
we have not much mistaken the man he has the
energy to execute his plans whenever they are
determined upon
This new work will require not only the cOntant
hpervison Of the Secretary but the active and ener-
fetic cooperation Of the working bureaux Of the De-
partmeDt under his immediate control. If they
shall appreciate the Importance Of his new policy,
and share his anxiety for its success we have not
seubt Of its speedy accomplishment
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-09
COMMUNICATION.
KNOXVILLE CONVENTION.

Some correspondent OF the Charleston Maresry,
writing from Knoxville, says there we're but three
distingasshed men in the Convention, Hon. W.. w.
Boyce, Of South Carolina; Hon. james Lyons, of
Virginia; Hon. David Hubbard, Of Alabama Now,
although not disposed to take issue with any man
the ability of said Convention, yet, must deny
the statement in regard to the number Of distinguish
ed men. There we're in the Convention, Governor
elect, several exGoveruors, several ex-members of
Congress, anu number of ex members of the State
Legislatures with high judicial functionaries, few
of the m;litary-some Of the high Churehmen, and
a host of the eomnonality in fact, every interest
was fully and some oyeyfOwalgly represented. Now,
do not pretend to intimate that oy many of these
delegates disfngaishe that is, beyond their own
baiiwieks, nor do claim for them the prefix Of Hon
yet as understand why it is used, there are sew
eral other members of the Knoxville meeting, who
might claim to have put print before their chris
tian name; very many, 1 know, rejoice in home
titles, suchas Capt, NGj, COL, and Gen ESQ and so
on to the end of the chapter. There were men in
that Convention who dream of Presidential honors,
and whose aspirations tend in that direction
Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Virginia, had
their there who look to the United States SEN
ate, as almost within their grasp, and as some of
them delight to see their names in the papers, hope
they will not be riied at my effort to give them
Hctoriety-they men, who deserve at least corner
in newspaper, if neglected by Redfeld & Living
stOn among the celebrities and notaJiss ofthis age
If BrOwnow writes history of this Convention, las
hope he wiz he will en,balm some of these char
aeters, in paper, ever to be remembered
1t is not to be disguised that these Conventions
at first originated for the sole purpose of developing
the commercial aud industrial resources Of the slave
States vergng TO political questions and men
seek TO he in these meetings. for self ends. With
the meeting at Montgomery, Ala, next May, the
question OF their political utility will be decided
If proper men are appointed, and not so many we
lay hope for good to come from the said meet
ing. A
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-09

A RE the only substantial and siVplY maaaged Sewing
Machine made ard are The cheapest and most used BY
families and Manufacturers for hese and he following
Isl They make which will Tip navel, both
sides being ak as in hand sewing on leather.
81 HE Machines with silk thread and c0mnon
sDoOi cotton with equal facility. every Of goOcs
from The no. linen 20 the b. avCst cloth leather
ID his IS not Needle Two spool Machine Whirh
Machines make chain stitch, which raves easily
knit stocking, besides making ugly eFd Onths
back OF the goods.
4h These Machines not ~ al liable 10 get out Of OdeT
being very simple and IN their ruction-
5h They iaser do than any other Machine
9th The stitch produced BY this Machine is stfong aud
beau iful that IS imPossolet - equal u By any other
Marhine or by hand.
Eth 1hs proof Of the above Is there 7cOn Of
Machines In the Uttird states alone, counting Eupe,
who're oVer6O 0; and there, here IN PRACTICAL opera
ton giving un0oundrd satisaCOn something
Machines ever dor
Branch Oaics as Public Square, over HIcks' China Halt
NashviIl, Tennessee. WM. A. SINGBk, j.,
arg ls-dlm Agent.