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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23
For the American Union.
FELLowsFyLLE, Preston Co., Va, |
May 10Th, 1857. {

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Mr.. EDITOR: ......... ... ....
The important subject of "distribu,
ton was brought before our citizens
on last Saturday, the 10th inst, and
argued upon both sides theoretically.
Maj. VIM. b. Zinn, led off, proving
satisfactorily THAT there is Sal, 900 in
the treasury Of the general government
that can be had just whenever the Leg
islature is willing to receive it, i. c., by
making application. Also, that it is
as constitutional for Congress to make
distribution Of the public domain a.
mong the several States, as to beuueath
it to companies in the Northwest, for
the purpose Of constructing railroads.
He was followed by r. E. Cowan, a
nominee Of the Democratic convention
held at Cranberry Summit. After a
lengthy speech, he said; "Gentlemcn,
if jor Zinn is o hetter-looking man
than /, and has a better. looking wite,
vote for him."
He was followed by DR.. Kemble,
who occupied the stand until nearly
dark, which gave Col. Hooton but
short time to reply. The COL argued
that it, (distribution,) is a democratic
measure, though formerly under the
name of "deposit." He is an indepen.
dent candidate-though Democrat
and goes strong for distribution.
The voters of Preston are beginning
to open their eyes, and this spring, will
lay aside all party -prcjudices and sup
port, the men who will do most towards
extricating Virginia from her embar.
RAISING condition. These men are linn
and Hooton, for the Legislature.
Respectfully yours,
PRESTON.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23
Posts US UD.

An English clergyman who left Eng
land TO join the Mor:nons. returned to
London in September last. He has
just published volume, giving his opin.
ion Of the saints found in the vicinity
OF the Great Salt Lake. We quote -
"One of the mos. fepulsive features
OF Mormonism is the proxy system.--
This 10 destructive of every good and
honest feeling, that many staunch Nor
monites reject it altogether. heard
one Of the oldest disciples say, that
nothing on earth would ever persuade
him to believe in it. and ifhe had dog
who believed in it he would shoot him.
Nor will any reader be surprised when
he knows what it is. will endeavor
to explain it briefly. When married
man is called by Conference TO foreign
mission, he has the privilege. as they
call it, before leaving homo, of choos.
ing some one TO take the oversight OF
his cattle, goods and what ever he may
possess; to provide for and overlook
tho family, and to become the husband
pro tempore of the wife," ai ,Ht
Tho ostensible reason for this ar.
rangement is to prevent the husband
from suffering any loss" during his alb,
sence on missionary labors, since the
greatness Of his future kingdom" de-
Ponds on the number of children he has
hero. To carry out this idea, the wife
is handed over to a deputy husband,
who maintains his position in the family
till the husband returns. Base and i'm
moral as this theory may be, it is strong.
ly advocated by the leading men at the
Great Salt Lake. a1aee.0 .s..rsa.r...t
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

Mr.. E3ttor: At the earnest solici.
tation of numerous friends, at this late
hour, l have determined to announce
myself candidate to represent this
district in the Congress Of the United
States. My views on the subject of
Amcricanism arc too well known to
require repetition here. 1t is perhaps
proper 10 say that am decidedly in
favor of an equitable distribution Of
the proceeds Of the sales of the public
lands as simple act Of justice.
JOHN &. WOLFE.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

Effects ofthe Storm We have heard
of the numerous instances Of the dc.
structive effects Of the storm Of Thurs.
day evening. The telegraph wires are
all down, and yesterday it was impos.
sible to dispatch to any quarter. Great
strong trees, in the adjacent wood were
uprooted and hurled across high roads
and fences. We 'learn that the passage
of trains on some Of our railroads have
in some instances been temporarily OBJ.
structed. Several freight cars we're
blown from the track Of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, near the new ma.
chine shop and turned completely over.
Some Of the farmers In this neighbor.
hood inform us that the heavy fall of
rain which accompanied the storm re.
suited most dsastrously to them. The
earth was washed away from the corn
recently planted and the sood thrown
upon the surface ofthe earth. In many
fields it will DO necessary to go throught
the whole operation ofturrowipg, plant
ing and covering again. Yesterday
morning the email rivulets and creeks
were all out Of their banks, and many
fields we're inundated. a.
Wheeling TINES
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Nav IA.

Tho appointments for the diplomatic
and consular Offices are now To be made,
but the number of vacancies is very
small in proportion to the number oil
applicants. These posts were never
so eagerly sought for as at present.
For the consulates there are several
hundred urgent applicants. There is
also agreat pressure upon the President
for diplomatic missions from almost ev.
cry State in the Union. ra.'
For the twelve first class missions
there are not less than two hundred APP
plications. As yet, there seems to be
much doubt whether the system of rota-
ton is to be generally applied to any
of these Offices. designations are look
ed for in vain. Only two of the minis.
ters now abroad will. Of their own vo.
at Berlin, and Gov. Seymour at St Pc
tersburg. 1t is understood that the Lon.
don mission will some six months hence,
be offered to Robert j. Walker.
Col, McMullen's appointment as Gov.
ernor Of the Territory Of Washington
is announced, tits also stated to-day
that Major McCulloch has accepted the
appointment Of Governor Of the Terri.
tory Of Utah No letter has been re-
ceived from him, but one from his sec.
retary states that he will acceptit. The
remaining territorial governorsbip Is
that for Nebraska, which has been of
fered to Col. VIM. A. Richardson, of
Illinois, who prefers foreign mission.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

nsn- That specimen of TEA, furnish
ed by Mcssrs. Rogers & Fogle, is de-
cidcdly superior to any thing Of the
kind that has passed under our notice
for several months. They have other
good and pretty things in that osta.
blishmont, you may be sure.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23
AMBROTYPES Mr.. Oliphant,

AMBROTYPES Mr.. Oliphant,
the artist who takes those beautiful
Ambrotypes, at the Car, is still opera
ting to the satisfaction of the public.
We understand, however, that he in
tends to leave our place Immediately
after Court, so that those who wish an
excellent Ambrotype miniature, had
better improve the opportunity now
afforded to secure it.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

BsA. We understand that at late
meeting of the Board of Trustees for
the Monongalia Academy, Edwin w.
Tower was elected President, and Benz.
f. Smith, Trustee, to supply the va
cancy created by the death of Mathew
Gay, Esq, late President of the Board.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

Ha9~ Judge Miller's 'Corn'cracker,
on SCOTS run, turns out frsG-rate -four;
and James E. Miller has got new Cards
to turn out first-rate rolls. Those
wanting their wool carded will do well
to notice the advertisement of Mr..
Miller.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

BD~ On Monday night last, we were
visited by hail storm, but no damage
was done, though the hailstones were
as large as shell-barks. At Wheeling,
Brownsville, and other places, houses
were unroofed Or blown down, and win
dow glass broken by the hail.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23
The Ravcnswood Chronicle, in spca

The Ravcnswood Chronicle, in spea-
king Of the Charleston, Ripley, and
Rayenswood Turnpike, says: eve un,
derstand this road is nearly completed.
Mr.. Shepherd is putting the finishing
touch on that portion of it between this
place and Ripley. In the course Of
another month, at the farthest, the road
can be travelled all the way to Charles
ton, excepting, perhaps, mile or two
on Pooatalico river" ...
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

Gasy" A new translation Of the whole
Bible has been completed in the Lam
gauge Of the Now Zcalanders, by mis-.
sionary Of the Church Of England, Rev.
Il. Maunsell.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

LEGAL TENDER. The following item
from Ihompson's Bank Note Reporter,
may be new to some Of our readers /:
american gold coin in any amounts
American silver to the amount Of five
dollarS--three cent pieces to the amount
of thirty ccnts--and one cent pieces to
the amount Of thirty cents, are legal
tender"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23
War in The Northwest,

The latest news from the vicinity of
the alleged Indian war on the northwest
ern frontier is contained. in the fellow
ing letter, published in the St. Louis
Democrat Of the 9th inst:
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

The Unitarians Of this country sup.
port one domestic missionary, tho Rev.
Mr.. Mute, in Kansas, and one foreign
missionary, tho Rev. Mr.. Dali, at Cal
cutto.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

TIE BURDELL CAsE.-The ALBANY
Evening Journal says of the Burdell
case: 1.-The Burdell murder case has
one remarkable popularity. 1t con-
victs everybody but the criminals, and
Of everything but the crime in question.
Farrell, witness, is convicted of lille
gal voting. The Rev. Mr.. Marvine is
convicted of careless marrying. Con-
merry, the coroner, is convicted of in
decency and incompetency; Eckel, of
libertinism Mrs. Cunningham, of Sc
creting papers that did not belong to
her, and Snodgrass of recklessness and
bad habits. Even the murdered man
himselfis proved guilty of past frauds
and dishonesties. But while all these
minor sins are brought to light, with
which the public has no immediate con-
Germ, the great villainy which all arc
laboring to detect is shrouded in as i'm
penetrable obscurity as ever"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23
CONGRESS.

DA- We are authorized to announce
WILLIAM NJ. DUNNINGTON,--o
Marion county, as a candidate to rep
resent this district in the next Con-
gress Of the United Statos.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

The editor of the Fort Wayne Times
has been on a journey through Ken
lucky, and went to pay his devotions
to the grave of Henry Clay. In the
cemetery not for from Lexington, no
searched for it first among those COW
cred with entablaturcd slabs, obelisks,
pyramids, and imposing monuments,
but tho name was found on none of
these; he sought it among less impos
ing tablets, but found it not. A lad at
last led him to the spot, where a little
mound, marked only by the path worn
by the footprints Of devoted country
men, told that the Great, Commoner
still lived in the hearts of the people.
Near by, was the monument affection
ately inscribed,by Mr.. Clay to his mo-
ther. ...'.sI1f
On an adjoining eminence, which is
beautiful cite--with an area of half
an acre, circular in form-the people
OF kentucky are to erect monument
Of Kentucky marble, of beautiful de-
sign, which is to rise 100 feet in height,
under which the remains of the noble
son Of our sister State arc to be depos-
tied. The corner stone will be laid on
the 4th day of July next with imposing
ceremonies.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

BsA. At the State Convention of the
Democracy at Richmond, on the 18th
inst, J. Randolph Tucker was nomina-
ted as their candidate for Attorney
General
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

Spring Dale Post Office. The site
of this office is removed back to its for
mer position on the mail route. Miss
Jane L. Huddleson is appointed in the
place of Lewis Turner, the late P. M.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23
HUNTINGTON AND DISTRIBUTOR.

We rcpublish the following extracts
from Mr.. DUNNINGToN's Letter, def.
ming his position before the people,
We commend Mr.. DIS views to the
consideration Of his fellow citizens of
this Congressional Distrist, before they
cast their votes on next Thursday
lie is sound on the main question, and
what we have heretofore said of him
personally, we now reiterate. With
reliable accounts of his popularity in
other portions of the Dstrict-in the
river counties as we'll as about home
whore he is SO favorably known--we
hesitate not to commend him as the
most available candidate in opposition
to Sherrard Clemens. Here are his
views Of Distribution
81 have given no inconsidcrable at
tention to the subject under considcra-
ton, and am fully persuaded that the
distribution of the public domain among
the States, is q measure founded in great
political foresight, and free from con-
stitutional objection. The great fuc-
tuations in the sales Of the public lands,
show plainly that the proceeds arising
thercfrom, cannot be relied on as IL
source ofreyenue to meet the accruing
expenses Of the general government.
Duty on imports is much more regular
and certain; for instance, in 1912, the
revenue from public lands was 1919,
GEO, in 1865 it was 81, 497, 000.--
These extremes show this source of
revenue to be unreliable.
lam further convinced that the dis
tribution among the States, would
greatly diminish our taxes, and form a
permanent fund for education in all
the States; which we 80 much need,
and which is so well understood by ey-
cry workingman who wishes to educate
his children. I need only cite a few
facts in support Of this position. The
net revenue from all the public lands
received by the general government for
the last eighteen years, excluding some
$50, 600 given to railroads, &C., is
1922, 311,274. Virginia's share Of
that amount, according to federal pop
ulation, is about 50, 337, 700. Each
county in this Congressional District
would have received nearly as follows {:
Ohio, $150,700
Marshall, $3.50
Brooke, 42,240
Hancock, 94,250
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

The post Office at Wallace, Harrison
county, has been northumberland
that at Grassland, in the same county,
discontinued. So says Cooper's Reg.
lister.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

The Detroit Tribune learns that in
Gratiot, Tuscola, and other northern
counties of Michigan, the people are
really in furnishing condition for tho
want Of food. They are reported to be
subsisting on boiled oats alone.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

Detroit, May 16.--At a meeting last
evening at the City Hall to consider
means for the telief of destitute people
in the Northern part Of Michigan, cit
izen of Detroit county was present
whose wife and three children had died
of starvation, aud who give gloomy
account Of the suff'erings in that region
many Of the people dying for want Of
the most common food. II was decided
to raise five thousand dollars 10 this
city,, for tho purchase Of provisions, ono
hundred Of which was subscribed in the
hall.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23
CROPS AT THE S0UTH,

Ne'o Orleans, May 13-A decided i'm.
provemept has taken place in the wealth
er, and the crops are now coming on
finely. Trade is dull and money strin-
gent,
Advices from tho south west repre-.
sent ;hat the reports of damage to the
cotton and tobacco by frost are gener.
ally exaggerated. The tobacco, it is
now ascerlained, is almost entirely un.
injured, while cotton promises heavy
yield. The Injurious reports heretofore
circulated are mainly the connections
OF speculatots.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

A most singular death occurred at
Stratham, New Hampshire, early this
month. a Mrs. Cate had been opera
ted upon for cancer. The result be-
ing evidently of fatal tendency, her
husband made preparations awaiting
the event of her death. In preparing
board on which she was to be laid out
he fell, broke his ribs, and died in q
few days. His wife still survives
Mr.. Cate was in too great hurry.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

Cate Staraing.-Tho Madison, N.
9. News says that great scarcity of
food for stock in that part Of North
Carolina, has caused an alarm never
known before by the oldest settlers
In one neighborhood some "a head Of
cattle had died from starvation. One
gentleman lost five cows himself, ano-
Their three, and a great many we're los
ing their stock daily for want of food.
The most trifing straw, either wheat,
cats or rye, cannot be had at any price.
Another citizen, in order to save the
life of q valuable mich COW, cut open
a straw bed, and fed it away by piece.
meal .'.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-23

g@r" We have no doubt, (says tho
Washington Star, of March 21st, that
there is positive information in this CT
ty that Brigham Young and his crew
have burned the Unitod States arch
ieves, court records, &C., in Utah Ter
ritory; that they have demanded the
appointment of one Of two schedules of
federal officers, both headed by Brig
ham Young for Governor, with the a.
vowal of the purpose of driving any
other out of the Territory by force of
arms. The truth is, the Mormons are
already practically in a state of rebel
lion. a. w .a #.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
Letter from Gen. Haskell.

NenPhtS, Monday Sept. ', 1857. 1o he Eitor cf tte Morning Bulletin:
 l have abandoned politics. shall become student and devote my life to law and litera- ture-wrltng more and speaking less I can scarcely hope ever to leave fortune to my chil. dren. will try to give them the legacy of all honest fame, and good example to mi- tate
 l intend to eschew idleness, strong drink, tobacco in all its forms, live vrtuously and la- Dor assduously. 1 have reached the period of life when man would not deserve heaven if he did not think prayerfully and proftablv of these things. Recently I have thought much of the Land of the Hereafter"
 propose on Thursday night next, to deliver a lecture at Odd Fellows hall, if it can be pro- cured, of which due notice will be given. My lecture is intended as an Art Picture. and is written principally for the ladies'
 My object Is to institute Literary Club" with suitable rooms, library of 5000 or 6,OOO volumes, and to subscribe for the leading papers and magazines Of the United States and England, which are to be kept carefully on file Let this be done, and it will have powerful effect to wean our best young men from the haunts of vice. idleness and ssipation, where so many are hopelessly ruined, and make iutel- ll5ent and useful citizens of them. Poor as I am, will head the subscription with cash payment of one hundred dollars, if the rich men of Memphis will back me-
 If am successful here 1 intend to write. durlng the fall, a series of lectures on the fol- lowing subjects: The Character If Jesus Christ" The Career of Mahomet," "The Religion of Coufucius,'' The Glory of Wash nSton,' The Genius of NapoIeon,' "The Sturdy Qualities of Cromwell" "The Cam paigns of Alexander the Great" The IIeroism of CharIemasne, and "The Story of Hanni- bal"
 These lectures will first deliver here If encouraged, with travelling companion I will visit the principal cities of the United States It Is my intention out of the proceeds of these lectures, to contribute literally toward the in- auguration of the enterprise 1 desire to estab- lish in Memphis, to the completion of the W ashlngton Monument, and the purchase of Mount Vernon. If successful in the United States, l contemplate visiting England, South Australia, the Sandwich Islands, California Oregon, and Washington Territory It may be thought that this is a vain and extravagant pro- gananae It is not so; it pays as it goes, and may be abandoned, If It threatens to fail without the loss of cent If I make at Louisville $50, can reach St. Louis-if make guinea at Birmingham, 1 can get to Manchester, and pay all expenses. Of course, on my return, I will publish the story of my" Wanderings."
 Tickets fifty cents; gentleman and lady, one dollar. Seats for board of mayor and alder men, the teachers and children of the public schools editors and attaches of the Memp phis press, and other towns, who may be here, and clergymen of the city and families, free
 Let me be encouraged and judge whether can do justice to these subjects.
 Will the papers of the city please copy?
 Respectfully, WM T. HASKELL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
The British Possessions in India.

The following particulars respecting India will not be without interest at this moment:
 Nearly million and half of pounds ,ter ling are paid-unless some of them have lapsed within few years-in pensions to conquered native princes. The King of Delhi (the Mogul) receives annually 9l50OO0; the Nawab of Ben gal, tl6OOOO; the Nawab of the Carnatic. f1l6,55o; the Rajah of Tanjore, 91lS, S,35O; and others on an equally munifcent scale. The British territory in India is equal to the whole of continental Europe. Russia excepted, cover ing an area of l, ,368, l13 miles, with popula- ton according to the latest corrected returns of 15S, ,774 ,065, and now estimated at about S2OO.- 100000
 The territory is distributed into four govern- ments or presdencies-Be Bengal, Madras Bom- bay and Agra. Bengal is the seat of the go- vernon general and the supreme council; Ma dras and Bombay have each a governor and council, and Agra has a lieutenant governor without a council The total military force at the disposal of the governor general is about 322, 900 men. or these 20,48O are Queens troops; 10000 company's European troops: 240O00 company's native troops, and 32,OOO are native contngents, commanded by British officers and available under treaties. Out of 322,OOO only 49,0OO are English
 Great works of public improvement are in course of construction by the English The Ganges canal has already cost f722 556, and will be completed at an additional cost of f9O0Oo0 The whole length, trunk and branches included, will be 180 miles. Another canal, 450 miles long, is in progress in the Pun jaub. The great trunk roads are far advanced, viz: From Calcutta to Peshawur, l, 1,422 miles; from Calcutta to Bombay, LOOP miles; and from Bombay to Agra, 734 miles, One railroad is built, others are projected. A line of telegraph, now extending S2 miles, will soon be increased to 3, 3,150 miles.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-09-15
Brutal and Fatal Outrage

A highly intelligent gentleman of Helena yesterday informed us of a most melancholy tragedy, which occurred on Tuesday last, in Phillips county, Arkansas, not far from Helena Mrs Keys, the wife of highly respectable planter, was stabbed, and, it is believed, mortal ly wounded, by her step-son-in-law whose name Is Norwood. Itseems that the overseer or Keys had been badly stabbed by one of the nnssroes. and was lying very low from the ef- fects of his wounds. Norwood was engaged with him in conversation upon the subject of the staoolng, when Mrs. Keys took sides with the overseer. Some harsh words passed between her and Norwood, when he drew his knife and stabbed her in several places No hopes are entertained of her recovery. Norwood lives Tn Mississippi, and at the time was on a visit to his father-in-law, Mir. Keys. He made his escape immediately, and has not been heard of since. We do not know how to com ment on such fiendsh deed. It is much to be hoped that he may be arrested and brought to condign punishment.
 There may be other circumstances connected With the case, but we give the story as we heard lt.-Menpltis ADDeaL