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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04
Democrats in Favor Of Distribution,

Capt. John w. Hambleton, distri-
button Democrat, has announced him
self an independent Candidate for the
Legislature in pittsylvania county. In
addition to this significant fact, the
Richmond Enquirer publishes the pro-
ceedlngs of Democratic Convention
of delegates from James City, Charles
City and New Kent, from which it APP
pears that several prominent members
were in favor of distribution. Mr.. VIM.
IL. Douglas advocated the measure at
some length. The following is an ex-
tract from the proceedings:
"Mr. Douglas cited the names of
leading Democrats in favor of dstribu-
ton, and said only because the Villas
aav0cated title Democracy Of Vugin-
ia refused to accept 1t.
"Mr. Woodson, of James City, then
obtained the floor. His Democracy
being questioned, he most emphaticair
ly assured the Convention of his Dem
ocratic principles, and spoke at some
length cloquently in favor of distribu-
ton.
Mr.. Douglas replied to some obser-
walton Of Mr.. Richardson's about Vir-
ginia's being disgraced if she should re.
ceive any portion of the land money,
and said DR.. Richardson was then like
wise dsgraced, having purchased land
claims. (Cries of "order.") ...
Thus it will appear, says the Rich
mond Wing that the rank and file of
the Virginia Democracy are beginning
to think and speak for themselves on
the subject Of distribution, notwith-
standing the efforts of the Democratic
press and politicians to humbug and de-
ludc them. Keep the ball in motion !
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04
Total to July 1, 1856, 1872, Bill 74


OF this grand total, if now distribut-
ed under Mr.. Clay's land bill, the State
of Virginia would receive the handsome
sum of LAMENTATIONS THREE HUN
DRED AND THIRTY SEVEN thousand
SEVEN HUNDRED AND sEvENTY-THREE
DOLLARS, (omitting fractions.) This
sum, divided by thirteen, would give
for each Congressional district in Vir-
ginia scoem hundred and eighteen thou
sand t'oO hundred and NINETY dollars.
10 bring the subject more directly
home to the people, we present anoth.
cr view of the distribution.
The total Federal population of Vir-
ginia, by the census of 1850, was one
million one hundred and five thousand
five hundred and forty four, counting
threefifths Of the colorcd population.
Apportion the foregoing sum of So
337 ,773 amongst the several counties
of the State and the result will be as
follows:
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

consin, Iowa and Florida, according to
their respective federal representative
population, as ascertained by the last
census, (184Wt to be applied by the Leg
islature of the said States to such pur-
poses as the said Legislatures might di.
rect, provided that the distributive
share to which the District of Columbia
shall be entitled should be applied to
free schools or education in some other
form, as Congress might direct. In
the sixth section of the act there was
proviso that if at any time there should
be an imposition Of duties consistent
with the act of March 2, 1888, beyond
the rate of duty, Twenty per centum,)
fixed by that act, the distribution
should be suspended until this cause
should be removed.
The proceeds were thus divided for
oneyear, and accepted by all the States
we believe, except Virginia. The Leg
islature of that State refused to receive
the forty thousand dollars for that year
"a much smaller sum than the average
would have been had the law been con-
tinued) on the ground thatit was an at
tempt on the part of Congress to cor
rupt the people of the State by gifts
from the Federal Treasury.
BY the operation of the act of Aug.
4, 1912, to provide revenue from i'm
ports, &c, the distribution of the nett
proceeds of the public lands among the
States was suspended. The proceeds
of the lands up to and including the
1st of January, 1889, amounted to the
sum of $57,227, $50.
The following sums have since been
received:
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04
Public Opinion of Crime.

The Albany EUening Journal thus
tersely describes the popular effect Of
great crime:
There are just three stages of pop.
ular exci,ements over great crime:
First, the bloodshirsty, which is for
siezing somebody on the slightest sus.
picion, and stringing him up TO The near.
est tree; or it is for poking him into tho
fire with pitchforks, because changing
is too good for him." This lasts ill
the cul pitt is under sentence, lock and
key.
Then the compassionate, when jurors
sign petitions for his pardon, and judg.
es regret the severity OF the sentences;
when turkeys praise his gentlemanly
manners and the Clergyman his repeu-
tant spirit, when boys obtain his auto.
graph, and women treasure up locks
Of his hair. These are the times that
try the souls Of Governors.
And then the contemptuous, which
If dead, sneors over his coffin; if living.
bids him go starve out Of the way Of
honest men, and rails at the Executive
end judicial o!emency. which itjust be.
fore besonght.
This is the history Of every murder,
from Abel down to Burdel. The public
always hates criminals before conviction
pities them when convicted, and scorns
them when set free. We do not quar-
rel with human nature for its fcklo
phases. we must take 1t as IL is. But
il should be the watchfu caro- Of the
ministers Of the law that they ere not
hurried by the frs. cejoled by the sec.
ond, or hardened by the third.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

L'eutenaut General Scott.-We are
pleased 10 learn that Gen. Scott, at the
instance of Secretary Floyd, from whom
he received a very kind and cordial
letter, has made Washington bis head
quarters. The best relations subsist be-
I tween the new secretary and the Lieut..
General. The old hero is in fine featb.
er at this time, his health aud spirits
excellent, and is, just at this moment;
about the finest looking specimen Of
an old soldier in the world.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

of the trust is totally disregarded and
perverted. But the people themselves,
wo perceive, are taking the matter in
hand, and this brief notice may give
them something for calm reflection at
their firesidcs.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

A farmer about $50 miles south Of
Chicago, got out of coal. and as he
roads were in bad condition, he thot
he wonld try HE virtue Of corn in the
ear tosupply the place ofcoal. 1t work
ed 50 well thatsubsequently he purchas,
ed load of coal and tried it by meas
ure in contrast with the corn; and the
experience developed the fac. that tie
corn. faet 'oas Tie cheapest and tile best
The corn and coal were worth The same
price per bushel, 80 cents each, and the
corn went the furthest and made the
cleanest fire.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04
The 1.ieutonant Governor.

Lieutenant Governor McComas pub
fishes card in the Enquirer acquiring
himself of the imputations recently
cast upon him, from which it appears
that he has been unjustly dealt with.
lie also announces his intention to re-
sign his Office and move to Chicago.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

One Of the pleasant things connected
with the incoming of Mr.. Buchanan's
administration has been the restoration
oil amicnble relations between Gen.
Scott and the present head of the War
Department. Gov. Floyd, it is said,
will not unnecessarily interfere with
the General in the disposition Of matters
belonging Ia his position as Comman-
der in Chief, nuder the President, and
the evidences of his is already seen in
the reversal of the dispositions of Ma
joi-Genelal ais made by the late Secrea-
ny of War. .s
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

A Sad Aecidcnt by FIrr.--On Satur-
day night, the 7th Of March, as Thorn.
as Phair, Of louisville, Bucks county,
was returning home fromJ ohm X. Spen-
GERS. OF Warminster, his clothes took
fire from spark from his pipe, and the
wind being high at the time no was un'
able to put it out. He took off his coat,
and thought TO throw himself in q pond
of water that was near by, but the ice
was too thick for him to break, whom he
thought he would return to Mr.. Spen,
GERS, a distant of about two hundred
yards. Mr.. S. happened to go out al
ter he started,an saw the fire and heard
his cries for help, when he took buck.
ct OF wator and ran 10 meet him, which
he did about half way. He threw the
water on him and put the fire out, but
his vest and under clothes were burnt
off down to his waist. Mr.. S. assisted
him to his house. when Dr. VIM. NJ .
Mann, OF Har,sville, was called IN, and
found him to be badly burnt on the
breast, left side, and back. After his
wounds were dressed he was taken TO
his home at his sop-in-law's, CHARLES
Trimmer, at townsville. where he died
OIL Monday, the 10th instant, at 0 o'clock
a. NJ, after much suffering. He was
about sixiy'eight years Of age.
Doylcstoaon (Pa.) Democrat.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04
The Chinese WAR

a London correspondent under date
OF March 9th writes as follows:
After every allowance has been made
for the exaggerations of fear and an.
ger, the accounts we receive of the
state Of affairs in the Canton river arc
of a nature to awaken serious appre-
hension. The inhabitants of the PROV
ince have risen en- masse against the for.
eigners. All the foreign residents have
left Canton, and at Hong-K Kong and
Macao attacks from the natives were
daily expected. Hong Kong has been
placed under martial law. The river
steamers have been compelled to cease
plying between Hong Kong and Can
ton. The English are now merely
standing on the defensive. The En-.
peror of China has placed the five ports
of the empire which are open to Euro
pcans in state of scige. lie has all
SO issued a decree prohibiting all sub
jects of the Celestial Empire from ira
ding with the English on pain of death;
the opium markets are previously clo-
sed. The Imperial fleets and troops
are toattack the English wherever they
meet them; the treaties made with
them are suspended. The fleet of the
Rebels has Joined that of the Imperi.
alists, to make common cause against
the English. Six hundred war junks
are collected in the Canton river. 1t
isstated that the pressure of the Rebels
upon the Imperial Government Of Chi
ma has induced it to make unprecedent-
ed concession, to Russia with reference
to the front of the Amoor, which have
placed China somewhat at the mercy
of her colossal neighbor. The Chinese
Emperor has, it is said, become aware
of his position, and his counsollors are
moro disposed than they have been
hitherto to cultivate good understand
ing with other Powers,
The wheat crop throughout South.
ern Kentucky is very promising. Thorn.
as II. Dewitt, Esq, clerk iu the au.
ditor's office, Richmond, has been ap.
pointed SECRETARY Of the board ofpublic
works Of Virginia, vice VIM. II. Drink.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

Rev. Il. Kipcaij, missionary to Bur.
nah, has arrived here with letters from
the King Of Ava to our Government,
inviting the establishment of friendly
aud commercial relations between his
Court and the Uoited States. The lot.
ter has not yet been presented.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

Garr0tRg IN New OrleanS.--Mr. A.
). Perkins, citizen living at % Sixth
street, Fourth District, was assaulted
10y two men, on Wednesday night last,
when within Jew doors of his own
house, and while one of his assailarts
held bin by the throat, the other tore
off his his pocket, and ramosed with
the contents. This is the first instance
OF the gaIrote movement inNewOr leans.
". O. Picayuae. .
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

David G. Broderick has been elect.
ed United States Senator for the long
term, in place OF John 70. Weller, aud
William NJ. GWin for tho short torn
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

In,emperance 10 said to be rapidly on
the increase in Ireland, many Of Faith
CIR Mathews army Of signers to the
total abstinence pledge considering
themselves released from their obliga.
ton by his death,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

One sentence in the last proclamation
ofCiov. Gardner, massachusetts, leads
az follows:
"And may those called to minister at
Gods altar, impressed with the truth
that national transgressions can only
be corrected by removing individual
sins, abstain from political discussions
and secular consideialions,to addres tho
spiritual wants of the individual heart"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

We refer to Virginia, in this case,
because large portion of the public
domain was her munificent gift to the
Union, and because her politicians arc
quietly looking on whilst the condition
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

Ex.Gov. Ramsey in an address at
an Agricultural Fair in Minnesota,
says there is yet room 10 that territory
for million and half more of farmers.
He thinks Minnesota will some day pro.
doce more corn aud wheat than any 9th.
CT state in the Urion,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

Wocements Of troops on tie PIaias.-
Troops are to cross the plains this spring
for the protection OF the overland emf.
e. ants bound for California and Oregon
Orders have been issued for the 4,h In.
fantry, now stationed at Oregon, to move
across the country, constructing tho
road for which appropriations have been
made. The companies of the 6lhlnfant.
ry, now at Forts Kearney and Leaven-
worth, are to follow up the Platte val
ley, in the old Oregon trail, and go thru
the mountains at South Pass. The
companies stationed in Kansas are to
embark at Fort Leavenworlh, and as
ce nd the Missouri in boats to Fort Ben
ton-ihere to remain until relieved by
the fourth infantry, some time in the sum
mer, when they too, will move across
over The route passed over by them on
their march from Oregon.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

BY the report oftbe Sec'y ofthe treas
ury, 1t appears that the government has
brought 1900 suits during the presen,
century against defaultors TO recover
S6,2l3,000. In all cases the conclusion
Of the suit has been that the dofauller
has not been found, or has been dead
or ipsolvent, and the government has
had 10 pay the costs.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

The Lutheran Observer says 1t has
not been our privilege for many years TO
announce to our tens OF thousands Of req.
ders SO many glorious revivals as du.
ring the last six or nine months; and
what is particularly cheeting, and calls
in loud tones for joyful thanksgiving.
is the fact that these revivals, judging
from appearances, are really more deep
and extensive than those of former years.
The friends Of Ed. O. p. Hall, Of
Walwortb, Wis, gave him Donation
Visit on the 10Th Of March, which ben.
Gifted him pecuDiarily 10 the amount Of
$l3S, and afforded the people pleas.
ant social entertainment.
An idea Of tho amount of letier.w,i.
ting for the United States may be infer
red by the number Of postage.stamps
sold, which during the last year, was
one hundred aud fifty millions,
The District Attorney Of New York
has submitted to Governor King certain
chages and specifications against Coro-
ner Conery, with the view TO have him
removed from Office.
Two men have been arrested in Mo.
bile Cor vending plaster of Paris images
of Powers Greek Slave, they being
deemed immoral and indecent.
The ST. Paul Times says that tfea
ty has just been concluded between the
Chippewas and Sioux--two Minnesota
tribes that have been fighting from time
immemorial.
There arc no less than seven pbysj-
clans in the Jersey State Senate, be,
sides theGoYcrnoi aud engro5aing clerk,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-04-04

lOWA.-The following extract from,
the National Intelligencer viii! appriso
our readers of the nature of The cban.
ges recently made in the constitution
of Iowa:
"lheConstiiutionalC Convention which
had been in session at Iowa Civ nd.
joarned on the 9TH. after forming a new
Constitution for the approval of or re.
JeGtios by the people. 1t provides for
biennial sessions of the Legislature
and ON tho years of q Presidential elec,
tlonthey are chosen on the day of tina,
election; on other years ON the second
Tuesday of October. Members receive
three dollars al lay aud three dolla,s
Tor every twenty miles travel going
to and returning from the session. -.
The Senate shall not consist Of MOI,
than fifty members nor tho House of
more than one hundred. The Cover.
nor TO hold office for two yeats instead
OF four, as in the old Constitution.
State bank and brances Uay be estab
lished; all the branches shall be held re
sponsiblc far the failure of any ono of
them and in case of failure, billhelders
shall be preferred over other creditors.
Every stakeholder in any banking cor.
porations shall be personally liable for
all its debts. The seat of, Government
is permanently fixed in the constitution
at Fort Desmoines, and the State Upi.
versi'y at Iowa City. There was slrue-
gle in the Convention to strike out tho
word white" as qualification for vo-
tiers, in order to place negroes on an
equality with the whites, bat the prop.
osltion was defeated by six majniity."
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-18
NO. 81 COLLEGE STREET.
RR ENNAN. Prnnrietnr-

TN. BRENNAN, Proprietor,
would invite attention Of Architects and Builders to
the fine collection Of patterns have on hand ard
making for every description Ct Architectural Iron Work.
for open fronts Window Linels and Ss Top COrnicss
&c for stores or dwellings. Also Yerandahs Fencing
and Balconeys. will work TO any design sent to me,
furnish designs if necessary employ the best skilled
workmen to be had and the best materials and
confident that can successfully compete with Eastern
manufacturing in this market and hope to be sustained in
doing so BY those anxious encourage home enterprise.
sept24-f T.. n BRENNAN
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-18
Pianos, Pianos.

KNTEhav received Fourteen more new Pr 49,,
w sno-FOrtes from these unrivaled ma
kers, Light, Newton 4 Bradbury, and HanssI q q q
Bros which makes stock very large and desirable
We would be pleased 70 have these instruments e1mu ca
By all whether they desire 70 purchase not Every P-
ano sold By shall be warranted b give satisfaction In
every respect may w FREEMAN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-18

THEESE.-l25boxes We
~ Dairy Cheese, for sale low
decll
DRIED BEEF.-TWO
II choice Hams and Tongues
decll
DAISINS.-l50 packages
II Quarters, received aud FOL
dscll
NTACCARONT.-5O box
4fl article, for sale by
hYSTERSs- dozen v
~ sale BY
TIGARS.-2O0, 900 Cigars, "
~ ers ct low prices.
EE,-S0 barrels fresh Ale
deeI1
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Nos and South Market street, Nashville, Tenn.
JUST RkCEIvLD AND NOW IL STORE,
Is5 hhds n. o. Sugar, barrels Jamaica Bun,
50 boxes Havana Sugar 500 assorted Demijohn5
12s barrels ~ Y. Crushed20O packages ". b kaaiE8
Sugar 100 culs Cotton Rope
IS barrels n Y. PUWdered4OJ gross Matches,
Sugar, 200 dozen Painted Buckets
80 barrels ~ o Loaf Sugar 50 nests s Painted Tubs
200 barrels n o. Molasses, 30 boxes stone Pipes,
new crOp,) 80 b. Nes Tennessee Axes
s5s bags Selected Baltimore superior quaIIyJ
Coffee, 500 keys White Lead
800 bags \. o. Rio Coffee loco ksgs Nails Assorted
IS bags agJGra Coffee, SiEss)
Is bags Old Govsrnment5C0 gross Blackug
Java Coffee, leo boxes Palm aud Gsrma1
IS bags Pepper, Soap,
20 bags Spice, 10 cases Carolina hlce
100 easks Super CarbOuats 50 dCE Zine WASH BCards
Soda, 500 re4m4 Superior Wrap
20 half chests Imperial piHg Paper,
Black Tea, 500 H. q ID Caps,
$50 boxes va and Ky. ToIOO e shot,
baeco 10 keys bar Lead
A large assortment Of com 400 barrels Clover seed,
mon and 6ns Cigars 80 barrels Butlsrlu soda
$50 boxes Garrett'B Scotch Crackers.
snuR, $50 b5Ia Rscsi6sd Whsksy,
80 boxes Smoking Tobacco, % barrels Old BJu,05a
so coils Manila HOPE, Whiskey,
80 boxes Pearl starch, Is barrels 1i0uCngahsa ard
IS cases sardnes, Old Rye Wbisktv,
so .ses Oysters, so barrels Re bsits0u Cour-
so boxes Assorted Pickles, % hIEkey,
50 boxes Caisup and PsP-I5 barrels Ola nicola Wis
Is boxes Assd. Pie Fruits, ar casks Pure srsasa
s. cases Brandy Cherries, brandy.
2OO boxes W R Cheese, 10 CASKS Pure Port Wine
so boxes English Dairy cssks urs N4uEl DO
400 paeEsgss Star Candles, casks Pure Sla5a DO
so do TaliOW do % bU'8 M I'VE ~ Get do
% bags Timothy Seed 90 b0l5. American BraulT.
500 boxes ass'd Glass Ware, 10 obs app Brandy,
100 boxes 8AlO and l0Ai2 40 0bls, Peach 5r-lly
JAMS FART NACRAE co
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-18
AS. Mcbride,

COPPER, TIN & SHEET IRON WORKER,
No z BsoA3 STREET.
NASHVILLE, TEN NESS EE.
HAVE his day purchased the interest Of Mr. Henry
McCaslin in the above business and hereby tender
sincere thanks to all my old friends and patrons for their
Ebersty heretofore extended the firm, and would most
respectfully solicit continuance Of tavors from them and
wish to info al the world and the rest Of mankind
that have on hand and for sale spend q lot Of
COOKING STOVES,
Of various patterns Paror Stores for wood and Goa
common and fsHcy Crates Box Stoves for churches, HO
low Ware of every variety hand made to order Fur
nsces and Foot Stoves entirely patterns, Tin Ware
of every description, suitable for house keeping.
JOB WORK
lam prepared 70 do all kinds Of Job Work, such as
House Guterng Roofing any other branch pertaining
to that line.
STEAMBOAT AND FURNACE WORK.
Myod friends of the River will find TO their advantage
to call and give hearing before bargaining elsewhere
for work.
ALSO, for SALE one pair secondhand ENGINES, cylin-
der II inches diameter and four feet stroke with water
shaft and other fixtures suitable for light draught
steamer, which can be bought on reasonable terms.
June IA. le2b
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-18

-, HAVING ASSOCIATED WITH ah p "a
- paaAA''s - " las. b. CRAIGHEAD,
sf sS.surrs, Nay a, isss.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-18

stern Reserve and English
by
VESSEL & THOMPSON.
;ases Dried Beef, and a few
!, in store and for sale by
VESSEL & THOMPSON.
Raisins, Boxes, Halves and
sale by
VESSEL & THOMPSON.
g fresh MsccaTOEi, a prime
VESSEL & THOMPSON.
'oOd's celebrated Oysters for
WE Sci & THOMPSON.
I'll assorted, and sOlu TO deal
VESSEL & THOMPSON.
received by
VESSEL & THOMPSON.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-01-18
VALUABLE LAND NEAR NASHVILLE
A

AN authorised to sell and make complete titles to the
i Tract Of Land upon which the late NJ P Walker re-
sided and the lot upon which the Blacksmith Shop is stu
ated and the slaves and stock the place. The place
is situated on the Gaatn turnpike and is ntsrsected by
the Nashville and Louisville Railroad near enough TO
Nashville TO make it convenient country residence for
persons doing business in the city has as fine spring
there the State and is susceptible Of divisions into
several lots each of which would afford beautiful build
ing situations fronting the turnpike rsirOsd. am
thOrsgd to sell the entire Tract in body parcels
and such credit as may deem eIPedent shall be
on the place during the first and second weeks Of EOvem-
Der next and will receive proposals for the purchase at
private sale of all any Ofhe above named real and per
sOna property In the mean time any person desiring to
examine The property can do 50 BY calling MrS Agnes
Walker the place, and proposals 10 purchase can BE-
made to her or John Taylor Mathew Allen on the place.
OF addressed to at Trenton, Gibson county, Tenn
sspt2A-tf SAMUEL WlLLlAAsS 1rsspa9,