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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04
BE SEEOESY'!

We remember seeing, dozen years
since, in prominent letters over the
study door of a most useful pastor
who served the same church quarter
of century, and who has now gone to
his reward-the words, "BE SHORT" q"
How much, it occurred to us, is COM
pretended in those monosyllables, and
how much meaning in placing them
there! Long calls, inquisitive and te-
dious conversation, had frittered away
too many valuable moments of life
that was not to be long, its possessor
having died before he reached the age
of fifty years. Yet there is scarcely a
lesson which men in general are so slow
to learn as this one: BE Short. In
prayers, and preaching, and singing,
in authorship and business, in meetings,
in speeches, in the thousand and one
details Of everyday life, there is a
marvellous absence of despatch. The
railroad and telegraph are doing some
what to educate the people, and yet
the tedlum that "drags its slow length
along, Is still the impediment, we had
almost said the vice Of multitudes. .--
The number is not relatively large who
know how to accomplish well, and at
the same time be brief. Who passes
through an anniversary season-often
through Sabbath too--without wish
ing at some point not for ear trumpets
so much as condensers? The result
Is tedlum and loss of ,effect-a result
that is often mere far-reaching than is
dreamed. Of. BE Short" We have
thought, remarks our contemporary of
the Banner and Cross, "that no two
words mean so much as these. They
give the greatest satisfaction in argu-
ment, IN conversation, in writing, in
visiting, in almost every thing. They
execute things, which too many words
and too much dalliance would imperil
with failure. They redeem time, that
all -comprehending & all.meaning some
thing we call our own, on the right and
saving use of which depends the won
dcrs of good we may do, and the trea-
sures we may lay up for the long needs
of eternity. All our losses and pcrils
here spring from the disusc or abuse of
time. Our minutes here, relative to
duration and Importance, are more to
be considered than the ages of cterDi,
ty. ."--Eechange.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04
M0RGAN7OWNI MON0NGALA CO, VA. SATURDAY JULY M7

Henry Rowe, and utterly destroyed
both. One of them was taken from
the 'underpinnings, and carried bodi.
ly about four rods. where it fell to the
earth heap of ruins. The other barn
was broken in pieces, and strewed a.
bout in all directions. Mr.. Rowe also
seems to have had the same idea con-
corning this remarkable phenomenon.
Mounting his horse, he rode as quickly
as possible to Fitch's Corners, and hur-
ricdly inquired of those he met if they
did not believe the comet had struck.
Considering the fact of these wonder
ful occurrences happening on the 18th
June-the day set by the German as
tronomer for the destruction of the
earth--it is not to be wondered at that
a somewhat credulous man should en-
tertain this idea, placed in these singu-
lar and appalling circumstances.
Beyond the barns of Mr.. Rowe, the
course of this whirlwind is marked dis
tinctly to the Oswego river, by uptur-
ned trees here and there through the
orchards and wood lots; but after get
ting about one mile east Of Mr.. Rowe's
residence, its principal fury seems to
have been spent, and its traces disap-
pear entirely on reaching the river.
Such is brief but truthful account
of whirlwind which we do not believe
ever had its equal on this globe for fu-
ry and prodigious power, and which
stretched over a section of about five
miles, marking its course with destruc-
tlon to everything that came in its way.
The loss OF property cannot be less
than $4,000.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04
Why? Why do you guess SOP

'Hy " 'hy wv Jou SuSSo ~
Cause, know what that'll dew, anC
l have doubts about this ere,' replied
Jonathan. But look-ee here! Yor
call that mark Yankee, and 1 won,
fire at Yankee
We'll, you may call it British reg.
ular, if you please, said Percy.
well, regular it is, then. Now
for freedom, as father says
Jonathan raised the gun and fired.
There, guess that ere red coat
has got hole in it : cried he turning
to the soldiers. why don't you laugh
at me, now, as that ere fellow said you
might?
You awkward rascal, that was an
accident. Do you think you could hit
the mark again ? inquired Percy.
Give him another gun, soldiers, and
take care that the clown don't shoot
you. L should not fear to stand before
the mark myself
lgucss you'd better not
'Doyou think you could hit me 2
4 don't know, [ could try
Fire away, then.
Jonathan fired again, and again hit
the mark.
'Ha! ha ha how father would
laugh to see me shooting at half gun
shot
Why, you rascal, you don't think
you could hit the mark at twice that
distance
L don't know-I'm not afraid to
try
Give him another gun, soldier, and
place the mark further off.
Jonathan 'blazed away again, and
hit as before.
There | guess that ere reg'lar is
as dead as the pirate that father says
the Judge hangs till he is dead, dead,
dcad-thrcc times dead; that's one
more death than the Scripter tells on.
There, fellow, is guinea, said Per
cy, tossing the coin towards him..
is it Il good one?' inquired Jon&-
than, ringing it.
Good? Yes.-Now begone.'
& should like to stay and see them
fellows kill more Yankees
Begone, or l shall have to put you
under guard. Officer, give him pass
to Charleston, but never let him come
among our troops again
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04
pDR AmNR1HAY DMlDNa
ODD FELLOWS oDEs.
FRIENDSHIP, LOVE AND TRUTH.

I" In Gop WE TRUST p was swee,ly sung
By every Morning Star" on high
" In God ws trust !" right gladly rung
From " Sons Of God" in loud reply
When ont from chaos systems rolled,
From darkness, light, in rosy youth,
And earth, wrapped in her clouds Of gold
Awoke to Friendship, Love and Truth.
In Con WE TRUST w-,he golden Sun,
And silver Moon yet seem TO say;
And million stars tha, round them burn,
Repeat the anthem night and day,
And still our earth, from hill and vale,
From all that live, & breathe, & move,
Where foot doth tread, or waves assail,
Responds with Friendship, Love ana
Truhm
In Con WE TRUST !" and thus to THEE
We offer alI-for all is thine!
Tha, Thy co-workers we may be-
On earth, in word and work divine.
When brethren want, or death lays low
When orphans cry in helpless youth
When widows weep in cheerless woe
Oh, grant us FRIENDSHIP, LOVE ANE
TRUTH"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04
DIVISION IN THE NEW SCHOOL.

The Presbyterian says: "No one
cognizant Of the doings of the New
School General Assemblies, and of the
discussions in the lower judicatories &
newspapers for Several years past, can
be surprised at any time to hear Of an
open rupture. Whilst this has not
formally taken place, it is virtually a
fact, inasmuch as measures were taken
during the recent sessions at Cleveland
FOR separate organization. The dis
cussions on the slavery question were
protracted, exciting and denunciatory,
and the course pursued by the aboli-
tion party seemed designed to drive off
the Southern section.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04
ODD FELLOWS TEMPLE.

All hail. the glorious work of love-
All hail, the mystic tie,
Where Love doth wave his banner fair
And Truth and Friendship vie,
To smooth the rugged path of life,
To fright disease away,
To guard from want, g. wrong, & strife
Aud sorrows pain allay.
A temple where no narrow creed
Protects chosen few;
ii holds alike deserved need
TO Christian, Turk, or Jew.
Would that it's walls could be as wide
.AsyOnder ether blue,
Tha, Adams race might all abide
In Love and Friendship true!
Then hail the noblest work of Love
Old tyrannies shall fall
The vultuIe nestle with the dove,
When DER this earthly ball
The peaceful temples of The ODD
Shall wave like cedars tall
When man shall live the laws Of God
Aud Love be all in all
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04
OUR COUNTRY.

The greatest cataract in the world
Is the Falls Of Nisgra, where the wa,ers
accumulate from The great upper lakes.
i"'mlng river three quarters of a mile
IN width, ate suddenly contracted and
plunge over the rocks in two columns.
to the depth Of Que hundred and sixty
feet.
The greatest cave in the world is the
mammoth Cavein keu,uckv, where one
can make voyage on the waters os
the subterranean river aud catch fish
without eyes.
he greatest river in the world is the
Mississippi, four thousand one bundled
miles in length. Its name is derived
from an Indian word meaning "tbe faith.
er Of waters"
The largest valley in the world is
the valley of the Mississppi. |, con.
ta'ns five hundred thousand square miles
aud is one of the most prolific regions
on tho globe.
The largest lake in the world is Lake
Superior, four hundred and thirty miles
long.
S'>"s ""'"' di 'iIuge IN Tue
world Is that over Cedar Creek in Vir-
giuia. 1t extends across a chasm of
eighty fee; in the width and two hun.
dred aud fifty deep, at the bottom Of
which creek flows.
The greatest mass of solid iron in
The world isthe iron mountains nf Mis-
So"ri. IT is three hundred and fifty feet
high, and two miles Of circnit.
The longest railroad in the world is
The Central Railroad of Illinois, which
ls seven hundred and thirty one miles
lohg--c0si fifteen millions uf dollars,
he greatest number of miles OF rail
road, III proportion to tho surface, OF
any country in the world, is Massachu
setts. which has over one mile TO every
ten square miles of its area.
Tho greatest numbcr Of clocks man
"iacr"red in The void is torned out by
the small State of Connecticut.
lhe largest numb7r "f whale ships In
the world are sent out by Nantucket
aud New Bedford.
be greatest g'aiu por, in the world
is Chicago.
The largest aqueduct in the world il
the Croton aqneduct in New York. it
~ forty and ID half miles long, and cost
twelve and half millions of JulIars.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04

Roane C0unkY. Roane county. fo, M
ed "f-P"rtlons OF Manawha, Jackson and
Inner Counties, by act ofrhe last Leg
islature, was organized about a wear
ago. subsequently the county seat v as,
by vote OF the people, fixed at New
California. Twelve years ago, the ter
rlt"ry embraced in this new county,
was almost an unbroken wilderness. in.
habIted by hunters and squatrers, who
exercised squatter sovereignty in all its
primitive glories, unmolested by tho
state or county authorities. In tho
Hp,'"g of '43 the County Court Of Kan
a"ha appointed an overseer of road:
a man VIII" had just moved in. aud was
deFirous Of commencing the work of
laying out aud opening roads IN the new
territory. This was regarded by IN.
sqnatiers as an Infringement upon their
presc'lptive rights, aud accordingly
they shot him. -Four Of those enpa-
ged in the murder were sent 10 the Pen.
'tentiary. One. "a boy, after serving five
or SIX years, was pard"ued; one died
on his way t" Richmond; another soon
alter h" entered the Penireu,arv; the
other. 'he ring -leader in The murder. is
probably yer alive, aud may live to serve
out hls term "f Is years, for which
term he was sentenced. This euforce.
ment "f the laws of civilization had a
sanitary effect upon the semi barbar.
Gus inhabitants they either yielded to
the laws or sought homes in The distant
west. From that time this territory Of
noe land began to attract attention,
and settlers--intelIigent, entorprising,
and Of Industrious babits--have oeen
continually pouring into it, Many who
settled III that country ten or twelve
Yeas ago. not worth five dollars in tho
world a'e now Independent, possess
ed "t handsome farms, well stocked
free from debt, and worth five or ten
thousand dollars. Stock raising, for
which the county is we'll adapted, has
been the main source of their prospect.
~. R'chmoad South.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04
YANKEE FIGHTING.

The Memoirs Of Sir Charles James
Napier, just Publishsd in England, con-
talns many passages inter esting to A mcr-
leans. Wese'ect couple paragraphs:
When at Bermuda, in 1918, with his
regiment, Cod. Napier, writing to his
mother says:--Two packets are due,
and we fear they have been taken, for
the Yankees swarm here; and when a
( frigate goes out To dive them off, by
Jove they take her! Yankees fight
well, and are gentlemen in their mode
OF warfare. Decatur refused Catdon's
sword. saying, Sir you have used it so
we'll, l should be ashamed to take it
from you These Yankees, though 50
much abused, are really fine fellows. -
One, an acquaintance of mine, has Just
got the Macedouian, he was here n
pris"ner. aud dlued with me: he had a
ken one of our ships but was himself
captured by the P"icrers, seventy -four.
being nov in an English frigatc, If he
rneels W we mast take him, OF we are
no longer sovereign on the ocean"
F'"m Bermuda Charles Napier sail.
cd for America, aud become engaged
III some Of The daring and disastrous
"pri aIi"Hs curried on against The A mer.
icaDS by the Governmenr over which
King George III. exercised a despot-
ic power The bush method Of war
iare struck him as cowardIy, and as for
the system Of loading cannon to the
mouth with odds aud ends Of old iron,
1t was his abhotrence:- Seven thousand
ymoU are al Baltimore, and have no
such force; still my opinion is, that if
we tuck up our sleeves aud lay our ears
back we may thrash them, that is, if we
caught them oOt Of their trees, so as
TO slap at them With The bayonet They
viii not stand that Bot they fight an.
f@irly, firing jagged pieces Of iron and
every sort ofdeviIment, nails, broken 20.
kers old locks of guns, gun.bar,els, and
everything that will do mischief. On
board q twenty gun ship that we took. .
found this sort Of ammunition regularly
prepared. This is wrong. Man delights
to be killed according to the law of ma
tioGsj aud nothing so pleasant or correct,
but to be douScd against all rule is quite
offensive. We don't then kick like
gentleman. A Cab shot in the stomach
is fine; we die heroically; but brass
cand'osiick for stufling, with earnish.
ing of rusty two.peuuy nails makes US
die ungentoclly, aud with tho cholic.'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04

The following took place during the
Revolutionary war. Lord Pcrcy's re-
glment was about to commence firing
at a target on Boston common one day,
when an awkward looking country boy
who had outgrown his jacket and trSw.
sers came up. I
Now, my boys, for a trial of/your
skill, said Percy imagine the mark
to be Yankee, and here is a guinea
for whoever hits his heart
Jonathan drew near to see the trial.
When the first soldier fred and missed,
he clapped his hand on his thigh and
laughed immoderately. Lord Pcrcy
noticed him. When the second soldier
fired and missed, Jonathan threw up
his hat and laughed again.
'Why do you laugh, fellow said
Percy, Grossly.
TO think how safe the Yankees are,
If you must know ! retorted Jonathan.
why, do you think you could shoot
bottorY
i don't know, / could try
Give him gun, soldier, and you
may return the fellows laugh, said
Percy, turning to one Of the men.
Jonathan took the gun, and looking
at every part of it carefully, said, 1T
won't burst, will itf Fathers gun
dent shine like this, but / guess it's q
better gun
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04
Peril0us Balloon ASCensi0n--The IL
rOnaut in Lake Erie.

/
Mr.. John Steiner of Philadelphia, a
somewhat noted eronaut. has Just made
his fortieth ascension, which has proved
quite periluus adventure.
Alter several days delay he finally
succeeded in making the ascent from E.
RE about 81 o'cl"ck on Tuesday even.
ing. The weather was stormy with
squalls OF wind which rendered the voy
age not entirely pleasant. Tn. wind
being in the tight direction, however,
1t was determined, it boing his purpose
to sail across the lake and a!igh, IN
Cauada
He arose to the height of about three
miles, and STATED of al u slow but adv
rate.
The out look was very beautiful. The
Lake could be seen from one end To the
other, nearly save as the clouds inter-
cepted it occasionally from view. AT,
Que time MIR. Steiner counted 3S sail
vessels, all in sight, and far below him.
lhe hands on board several of the YES.
sells saw him, and rightly experimenting
that he was an 2rouaut, cheered him
heu, tliy, and he states that their shouts
could be heard by him distinctly.
The wind kept blowing steadily from
Inc right quarter, and the voyage prom.
lSed very successful termination. He
neared the Canada shore, a little below
Long Foint, and was gradually coming
into shore. When ab0ut ten miIee frnn
land, however a counter curre,t s,,,cL
him, which was bearing d;rec,Iy d,,,,
the lake. This was sIrnna nna rn"'h
more so than the one which had pro.
PEELED him safely thus far, aud he was
accordingly ~ driven toward Buffalo.
He was about two and a half miles
above the surface of the vyo,er Nib,
was dra wing on and It became arnorent
that he could not with this cur,art g..,
away from the water bef,ro dorL a,J
it would not be safe To corn. dawn
Seeing propeller making her wpv nm
the Lake, ho therefore resolved RI be,
scend, aud if possible. strike III. wa,sr
SO as to be rescued by the steamer.
The propeller proved 10 bs the l2,,y
Stewart. Her officers discove,ed tb,
balloon about the same time thai ,bev
were deserted by its soccopant AnAmar.
ican flag was run up. nd her whistle
sounded. Mr.. Steiner responded bv
waving small American fac from bis
car. He threw out a small anchor at
tached TO about thirv feet of str,,o
rope, for the purpose of making fast f.
the vessel if he should cross above her
before reaching the water. n, then
began 10 descend and ccme down rapiJ.
".
He first str,cL rho o 49,,
miles below Inna p,;,, aaI :, ao''' 90
,bov, the ,rooaI,ar "'iI"h '.'h;"L 'n'ee 'p''eS
up. In sev.n rn;nn,os ha ",'" ''as, was 'o"n"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04
Clergyfaen Krpelled.--Tho Wesley

Clergymen Krpelled.-Tho Wesley.
an ,Methodiot Conference recently in
session at Toronto, Canada West, has
expelled two Of its members for immo.
raj conduct: Rev. Mr.. Haugh, of Ham
jlton, because he carried revolver in
his pocket for several days, intending
10 shoot a young gallant who had elo-
ped with his daughter contrary to his
his will and a young clergyman nam
ed Jones, of Toronto, because he cor
responded with young lady in Eng
land, with a view to matrimony, and
afterwards changed his mind as to the
propricty of forming an alliance With
her because he loved another better.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04
Mormon Honest1L. Mnrmnn

Mormon Honesty.--The Mormons
(says correspondent of the Southwes-
tern Baptist) are passing my house ey-
cry day, en route to Salt Lake from
Texas. 10 day they are passing 1900
head Of cattle, and it is reported by
travellers that they are strung along
the road oil the way to Texas. THE
Indians hape sentinels posted all along
the road TO Keep them from stealtng
their stock. y
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04

Sati3dctory The following umus.
ing sketch we find in one Of our ex-
changes:
Halo, boy! did you see woodchpck
tnrn round that cliff aud run across this
meadow?'
"A wnodchuckT
Yes be quick a woodchuckl'
Was it kinder gray varminrP g
'Yes'
"A longish creature, with reilr
'les-bc quick, or he'll gain his hole
'Had it sharp snoutl
'Yesp
Like for digsin' roots p'rpsl'
Yes! ] tell you, just such a snoutl'
We'll L ha'nt seen any such creature
boroabbuts.'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04

Bad JHingS.--An nnduliful servant,
smoky house, a stumbling horse, a
scolding wife, an aching tooth, an emp.
ty purse. an undutifol child, an inces
sant tai ke', hogs that break through an
enclosures, o dull razor, mosquitoes,
fop, and above all if possible sub
scriber that won't pay fot his paper
Newfoundland Gcncy al Adeertistr.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04

Ihey rag they g0U LaU in 7urkcy- 80
Oh'y two witnesses are allowed TO test.
~ II they cannot establish the case,
the Judge orders il out of court. No
lawyers are allowed to open their heads.
The sentence is made known at the
time by the cadi. The costs are paid
by the patty that gains tho suit. lf
that was the way we did things bero--.
well, wouldn't things go on about ss
smoothly as they now do7 We only
ask for Information you know.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04

As tutping The logs will make dull
me burn, 50 change Of studies a dull
Srsin, "
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04

Chicago. Chicago is evidently pot,
ting to be city. Within the pas, Two
weeks says tho Chicago Times, oulv
three conStables and two Justices of Tho
peace have been sent To Biidewell. one
county physician and two alnshouss a,
gcn,s arrested for ,ob6ng graves and
selling human bodies, aud one Nayor
arrested for stealing nail bsqsf That
'' all IN the oheial line. PAia i.i9gst
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-04

GENUINE Fools. .--Hc who wipes his
nose with q nutmeg Crater, and picks
his teeth with q razor.
She who says "no" to the proposal
of gentleman when she reaches the
Iago of thirty years.
He who gets SO drunk at night that
he puts his clothes to bed and hangs
himself on the back of chair.
She who rubs her cheeks with brick
bats in order to give them color.
1e9p Rev. G. ii. Spurgeon, in let.
ter to his publishers in New York,
states that it is not his intention to
visit this country at present, as the
state OF his health will not permit him
to undertake the journey. They have
already RENTED him handsome sum,
tho profits of tho sale of his sermons.
Boy In Oregon the Indians again
threaten hostilitics, and it is generally
believed that the war will be recon.
menced as soon as the proper season
opens,
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-02-05

From Kansas.
The correspondent Of the Missouri Demo-
crat i'm n letter dated Ian 2oJ SAYS.

The correspondent of the Missouri Demo-
crat, in a letter dated Jan. 22d says:
The Supreme Court now sitting at this
place, found bill against G. w. Clark; ex
Indian agent, for the murder Of Barber; bail
bonds were entered into and Clark released,
to take his seat in the "law and order" con.
vention. DR.. Stringiellow was also inflicted
for murder or horse stealing. Gmmaterial
which as both are punishable with death) and
also released. Previous to his arrest be ad-
vocated the introduction of bill advocating
the passage of lay to hang, for the charge
preferred against himself. but the enactment
leaving it to the discretion of the court to bail
In certain cases, would save the Doctors neck
Notwithstanding the unpleasant position it
would place those in, who differ from him on
the delicate and dexciting question Of slavery"
The slave oligarchy very well know, that i'll
they can enforce the bog1s code. that no man
could live in Kansas, unless an ultra pro Sla.
very man, and the only remaining requisite is,
to get the Governor to apply the ball and
chain, which he says he suspended by the re-
quest OF several of the United States Senators,
and the time specified by law for convicts to
wear ball and cham, shall be served out in
prison. Partridge, of Ossawatomie, and Cush-
ing, pro-slayery man, who was convicted by
j Judge Cole, as the murderer Of Norton, have
made their escape. They were chained to-
getfier, and carried the chain with them
This is the first instance of pro slavery man
being found guilty Of any crime in Kansas,
and Cato should be marked" by the self
deiensvcs," notwithstanding the scoundrel is
az large