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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
Important From Utah.

The late news from Utah is highly
interesting and important. 1t shows
that the Mormons are greatly incens-
ed at the idea Of the government send
ing an army into the Territory, and
threaten to resist it, separate from the
United States and set up for them
selves. The Mormon newspapers are
very violent in their tone and the
speeches of Brigham are far more So.
On recent occasion he spoke to the
faithful at Salt Lake city after the fol-
lowing fashion:
"The time must come when there
will be a. separation between this king.
dom and the Kingdoms Of this world e.
ven in every point of view. The time
must come when this kingdom must be
free and independent ike all other
Kingdoms. Are yos prepared to have
the thread cut to-day. au'
Snow let me tell you one thing, l
shall take it as that God designs to cut
the thread between us and the world,
when any army undertakes to make
their appearance in this territory to
chastise me or to destroy my life from
earth. lay it down that right is, or
at least should be, might with heaven,
with its servants, and With all it's peo-
pie on earth. AS for the rest we will
wait little while to see, but / Shall
take hostile movement by our enemies
as an evidence that it is time that the
thread should be cut. Think we will
find three hundred who will lap water,
and we can whip out tho Midianites.
Brother Hebcr said that he would turn
out his women and they would whip
them. | ask no odds Of the wicked,
the best way they can fxit." "
What has become of the military ex-
petition which the Government was fit
ting out for Utah? From newspaper
reports it appears that Gov. Cummings
has not yet started, and the army has
been frittering away all It's time in Kan
sas. The energy with which which
the enterprise was commenced has wo-
! fully fallen off.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
The Iron Girder Bridge orer the NJ.

The Iron Girder Bridge orer the NJ.
ara.--The, Railway Guide SAYS il
learns from reliable source that the di.
rectors of the Great Western Railway
Company have now determined opor
immediately erecting All iron bridge on
the tabular or girder principle aver The
Niagara rlvet--the p,esent bridge ow.
ing TO the slow rste Of speed at which
trains can he permitted to cross it. being
inadequate To meet the requirements Of
the enormous traffic daily passing over
that fiontier, The cost is between $780,.
600 and S75O.0OO. At present the rate
OF speed must not exceed TWO miles an
hour, but with the new bridge forty
miles an hour may be run with perfect
safety. Ii is contemplated to DO ready
for opening in the course of next sum.
NOR. the site Of the bridge being the
gorge below the whirlpool.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
SUSPENSIONS AT ST. LOUIS.

St. Louis, Sep. 28.-Dailcy & Barks-
dale and j. J. Anderson, of this city,
suspended this morning. Both firms
are extensive banks. Mr.. Anderson
IS also owner Of the Banks Of St. Louis,
recently estabIishcdundcr the new ban
king law. lie is understood also to
have been principal owner Of the Rhode
Island Central Bank, recently failed.
These failures produced great tut
ing, having been totally unexpected.
There is much excitement also in the
city and State in consequence of the
bank suspension AT Philadelphia and
Baltimore.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
TENNESSEE BANK.

Louisville, Sept. 28.---Intclljgcnce
has reached here that the Bank Of
Nashville has failed and made an as.
slgnmcnt.
Suspensions Of the Banks Of Nash
vile occurred about noon, and Che bro
kcr3 now refuse all issues of the Ten
nessec banks. There is great excite
ment in financial circles in consequence
Of the recent Developments, and the
currency market is in state Of utter
confusion. The notes Of the old State
hunks Of Missouri command o premium
hero Of one per cont.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
Instructions to the United States
Marshal Respecting the NiCaraguan
. EillibuSterS.
L. S. DIST. ATTORNEYS OFFICE,
New YORK, Sept. 20, 1857.

NEW YORK, Sept. %, 1857. { b.
Sir: Information has reached this
office which induces me to believe that
arrangements have been entered into
within this district to carry on an ex-
petition of a military character against
Nicaragua. The organization of such
an expedition is in direct violation of
theneutrality laws Of the United States.
All parties who set on foot, or prepare
the means for military enterprises a.
gainst country with which we are at
peace, as we'll as parties who hire or
retain any person to leave the United
States with intent to be established in
the service of foreign power, are liza
Bile to fine and Imprisonment.
Regard for our treaty stipulations
with foreign nations; respect for our
own laws, enacted to preserve our neu.
trality and the spirit of humanity, to
save from suffering and death our own
countrymen, who are likely to be mis-
led by the misrepresentation of inter
ested adventures & unprincipled muir
derers, should prompt every officer
charged with the execution of the laws
of the Union to omit no opportunity of
preventing the success Of the proposed
illegal expedition. .f'#
The president has a right to look
to this office as we'll as that with the.
responsibilities Of which you are charg-
cd for the exercise of the most active
diligence in the enforcement Of the
neutrality laws.
The Secretary of State has already
called the attention of the officers of
the United States entrusted with the
execution Of the laws to this subject,
and l have every reason to believe that
you will cheerfully cooperate with me
in carrying out the wishes Of the Pres
ident, expressed through the State De.
partment.
l therefore respectfully request that
you will communicate promptly to me
all matters which will come to your
knowledge in relation to any violation
of the statutes to preserve our neutral.
ity, so that ! may take proper measures
to have the laws indicated. With
great respect, ........
Your obedient servant,
. JOHN MCKEON, ...
10. ~ q. S. Attorney.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
Bo3roN, Sept. %.

A considerable number of $500
notes upon the Blackstone, the Suffolk,
the Shoe and Leather, the Brighton
and NarkeC>Banks arc in circulation,
with forged Signatures. Their appear
ancc has added to the excitement, and
the police arc keeping a close watch
upon those who attempt to pass them.
The banks Of this city closed bust
ness today without any visible appear
ancc Of trouble. It is said they are all
resolved to keep up the specie basis.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02

liz Bed tcith a Rattle Sales.--future
are half dozen pet rattlesnakes in The
town of Cohnellssille, aud not long
since the ownerof one of them was nc !.
cidently bitten, and came well nigh
losing his life The reptile was given
to arolher man, who kept i, in ! box
with glass font. y f;:w nights ago,
the snake got out through small hole
in the glass, and crept into the bed
where negro was fast asleep. In the
morning Sambo heard the. ratle' about
his shins. and sp'ang firth hnrrifed. -
He was so frightened that he almost
turned white. The snake was once
more Gagged. without getting an oppor,
'nnity to use its fangs. Truly, the taste
OF some people for pets. is mos, remark
able.--PHts. onion. ~
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
PHILADELPHIA DANKg.

Philadelphia, Sept. 8.--All is con.
fusion, but not attended with the ex.
element Of Friday and Saturday.
Efery kind Of business is paralyzed,
ard i is impossible to make collections.
The Governor has issued his procIama-
ton for an extra session Of the Legis.
laturc.
Che presidents Of tho banks have n
L. ,CG 20 restore :he Bank Of Papnoyl.
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Total net profits.

,p, r. o'o' CC,UUU
hese estimates are probably low. "a
,hsy ere based upon tho amounts of.
'e'eu Tor his crops as they stand, unhar.
vested and untoached.
Mr, Po,ter intenis to nut a, ico,,
nan The whole farm under cultiva;nn
next secs9n. when, Of course his prufits
II the season be favorable ono. will bs
at least doubled. His farm building.
are as good as any to be found in nh,
State. end when a few years more have
passed away he will be prepared to ne,
large profit for fruit, &c, which re-.
CURES timeto repay The labor of tho
husbandman.
Mr.. Porter is a model farmer. not n
weed being visible uppn his imnrnv.J
lands. and all his fields. fences. farn;n :,
Implements and buildings being "a
lieut. as intelligent labor aud care c,n
Keep them. He is from Boston, hI,ss
originally. s..4 r.s - '''''
In addition To his profits from "a, M
lag, his lands have Increased nea,Iv nr
quite one hundred per cent. in ys,ns
SINCE he purchased them, less linn
eighteen months ago This is the wav
wa make fortunes out West. - DIud;,n.
(INs. Journal. arta. 49, ~
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
WASHINGTON BANKS.

Sept. Pa notice posted in the
Bank Of the Metropolis says that the
panic created by the suspension of 9th.
er banks having created much larger
demands than were anticipated, that
institution is under the painful neccs-
slty of suspending specie payments
for the present. The trustees remark
that they will made every exertion to
resume. The bank paid about $G5, 900
in specie on Saturday. E -.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
SECOND DISPATCH.

BosToN, Sept. 2S.-The announce
ment that the Suffolk bank has refused
to redeem country bills requires modi-
fication. 1t refused to change coun-
try money for individuals for the alleg.
ed reason that the amounts was great
er than the clerks could attend to-
Deposits Of country money sent from
other banks were promptly redeemed
The country banks generally are we'll
protected and will retain the public con-
Gdcncc. .... "... a. -. -. a..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
North Carolina Banks.

Wilmington, ". G., Sept. 29.-
There is no excitement here yet. Our
banks are considered perfectly sound.
Their future action will be governed
by that Of their ncighbors. b..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
SUSPENSIONS IN NEW YORK.

New York, Sept. 28.-Vernon g.
Bros, and Carson Il Hard, paper deal
"'s, have suspended. Abbot, Dodge
X Co., dealers in southern -four, have
also suspended. Several Shipping hou-
sc5 arc also reported as suspended.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
Ge0rGfa Banks.

augusta, Sept. 28.--The South Car
DINA and Georgia banks are all right.
The question of suspension has not
been entertained by them.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02

Prcfts IF JTcste,a Ea,m;rs a.,
instance ofthe way in which our w..
tern farmers make those rapid fortunes
winch IRE the as,onisment and .,>v nf
,heiy less tpliguqts hrethren,df Inc E,s,
tern States. we giye.lhe toI),wing h,;..r
history ct The f,i,unes If Vim. i. Po,.
ter, Esq. OF this county,. Mr.. Pouer
pm chased, about one year ago. ,;x nm.
dted acres Of land, lying within Gv,
miles of this city, One hundred md
MY acres thereof are uuder coltiv,,;,n
ms .year Four acres of vegetable,
Tor The city market. will. il is estim.,e,,'
pay all the expenses of the farm for tbis
year. to'iy aces Of beans will Weld
MN at least 1880 bushels,
at SO per bnsbel. IF n $1,000
|, Wheat barley,oats, po,a,oes,etc.. a 500
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02

vania to its position at the clearing
house--to receive it's notes and dis
count literally for their customers
Had this been sooner done there would
have been no suspension.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
RHODE ISLAND BANKS.
Providence. Sent. 9

Providence, Sept. %.
1t is reported here that all the banks
in the State have suspended. Their
liabilities TO the public arc not over
quarter Of their capital.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02

effect purify the financial atmosphere,
and usher in a season as propitious of
uninterrupted prosperity, as the present
is of gloom and dependency.
p. S. Since the above was written,
we learn by telegraph, that the Banks
at Winchester, Alexandria, Staunton,
Charlottesville, and all points west of
Lynchburg, in Virginia, have suspend
ed, and that there is much "rattling
among the dry bones at Richmond
and at Norfolk Wheeling Times,
Sept. goth.
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 28.-Although
the Pittsburgh banks have suspended,
at meeting of the Executive officers
of the Banks, to-day, they adopted
resolutions that temporary suspensions
of payment of coin, was necessary to
protect business men, enabling the
banks to discount local paper and ex-
change. That, the Cashiers of the
respective Banks are peremptorily in,
structed by tho Boards to resume when
similar actionis adopted by the Eas-
tern Banks. The excitement has we'll
nigh subsidized.
PhHadelphja, Sept. 27.--It is under
stood that the Governor will issue u
proclamation, tomorrow, calling the
legislature together on the first Tues
day IN October, to take action on the
Bank suspensions. ......... ..........
. Baltimore. Sept. 2S.--No material
change has occurred in moAey matters
to-day. The Banks in some instances
redeemed their FIVE dollar bills as a mat.
ter of accommodation. Specie com.
mands premium Of seven to ten pei
cent on exchange, for Baltimore funds
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
MoNGANTOwM:
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 2, 1857.
ngn MONEY! PANIC.

The past week has been one of cx-
element, almost beyond precedent, in
the money market. The panic has cx-
tended all over tho country. What the
end will be, it is impossible to conicc-
turc but We are led to think that the
Bank suspensions aro only temporary,
and that they will, for the most part,
soon resume their wontcd functions.
We publish the latest accounts we
have received below, from the Special
Dispatches of the Baltimore Sun, pub
lishcd on Tuesday.
NEW YORK, Sept. %.
Terror seized upon the stock ex-
change this morning, and the whole
list went down from one to twelve per
cent. The most eXtravagant and
groundlcss rumors are ailoat discredit.
ing houses known to be beyond casual
~.
The presidents of the city banks
have issued the following circular:
The undersigned having been call
cd upon to give their opinion as re-
CARDS the effect likely to be produced
upon the banks of this city by the sus-
pension Of institutions in neighboring
cities, reply that it is their decided o.
pinion that the banks Of the city Of n.
York in Il safe and secure position, and
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
The Central America,

The New York Herald publishes a
list of l73 persons saved and the names
OF l23 of the lost. The following slate
mept gives the total number lost -.
When the Central America arrived at
Havana she reported at the Office ofthe
Captain General as follows:-
No. of passengers on board 4o2
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
PWsJur1h BanEs.

. PatSbnry, Sept. 28.-The Mechan
les Bank suspended this morning.
business is nearly paralizcd.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02

a.. Iwprouemen t If Indians The editor
of the Dallas (Texas) Herald. WHO has
just returned from visit to the Lower
Brazos Reservation. where he had a
favorable opportunity of witnessing the
working Of the policy adopted by The
Government, of col"nizing the Texas
Indians, says that this policy has sue
ceeded beyond the mos, sanguine hopes.
In the Lower Reserve. there ate bands
of some eight or ten tribes, among 9th.
ers tho Wacoos, Cadoes, 1ankaways,
TiwakaDays. Keecheis, Anardarcoes,
lonies, &c. They are settled 10 villages,
have built comfortable huts and wig,
vans. and are cultiva,ing corn and
wheat.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
The Ncao ENGLAND Buukx

Boston, Sept. 2S.-The Suffolk bank
refuses to redeem the bills of the New
England country banks. u. ....
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VIRGINIA BANKS.

Richmond, Sept. 2S.-Our banks
are paying specie, and it is generally
believed have determined to 90 on
There is no run yet. Both of the banks
in Staunton, the Central" and "Bank
OF the Valley have suspended.
Eseniag--Our banks all closed firm.
The demand on them was moderate, Il
they have determined not to suspend.
They refuse to take on deposit the
notes Of all the suspended Va. banks.
The Monticello Bank at Charlottes-
vile suspended to-day, and it is rcpor-
ted that the banks west of Lynchburg
have also suspended.
Alexandria. The banks here will
not permit run upon them. They arc
paying out small sums only.
Petersburg. There is considerable
excitement here in regard to the sus,
pensions at the North, and some unca,
siness felt by small dealers. There is
no lntImation of any suspension horc.
Our banks paid all demands on them
up to l:30 Monday afternoon.
New York, Sept. 2S.-Evening.-
The rates for money on the street to-
day were enormous. In some cases
loans were made at S per cent per
month. ... .....H
The assignment of the Ohio Trust
Company was unexpected here. Pres
ldent Stetson returns tomorrow to pro-
cure stay of proceedings.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02

q To make Giusay !Shirt Bosoms -Tbosc
ladies who wish To see their "Lords"
wearing nice, GLOSSY shit bosoms, will
do well 10 observe The following recipe:
"Iake t"o ounces white gum ara Sic,
powder it in a pitcher, aud pour on a
pint or more Of wGtcr, according To the
degree of strength you desire, and then,
having covered it let i, set all night
In the mourning, filter it carefully from
its dregs into clean bottle, cork j, and
keed for use. A tablespoonful ofgnm
wa,or stirred into a pint Of starch made
the usual way will give To either white
or printed shirts look Of uewuess that
nothing else can restore 10 thsm after
washing" "
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02

The news from Europe is highly ia,
vorable. The great staples nf this coun.
try, wheat end corn, promise good
market. Cotton has advanced 18th
ct penny. Prospects in this country
have not been SO favorable for years,
and yet we are pressed to the earth for
money. The Banks. in consequence Of
an unwise movement Of expansion have
been compatibility force Of circums,an.
ccs, TO contract 'in four weeks an amnun,
which required eighteen months in 1851
and 1866 The pressure has been
most severe one, and. like the dsaste,
OF the Central America. will ling be
remembeied.-N Y Chrmicie.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
Number missing

Ho,o tie Bear came tn hare a Short
Ink-A Norwegian fable satisfactory.
y accounts for the short tail Of the bear.
The bear was once met by fox, and who,
in answer to the question how he had
obtained them, replied that he had cau't
them by angling. The bear expressed
desire 10 know an art so useful; when
the fox informed him that he had only
to make a hole in tho ice and insert his
tail. "You must stop long enough. and
not mind il if il hut you little" said
the friendly, "for tho sensation OF pain
is sure sign thu, you have bite. The
longer the time tho moro the fish. New.
ertholess, when you have good strong
bite be sure you pull, out" The credu.
lous bear followed instruction and kept
his tail In the hole till il was frozen
fast. When hepulled tho end Of the
tail came off and hence the shoitness
of the sppendage at The present day..
Frazer's Magisiac. 'ar a5.s 49,.
a LUCKY PRINTER. correspon-
dent of the "Rural Southerner," from
st. Johns, New Brunswick, says:
Two miles above the suspension
bridge is the village Of Indiantown,
from which place the up-riyer boats
depart. At this village | made the
acquaintance of Mr.. Hawthorne, the
proprietor of the Fredericton line of
boats, who informed me that lie was
born in Virginia, and at one time wor.
ked as o compositor on the Baltimore
Patriot" He is now worth near half
q million of dollars.
Mr.. Bonton's health continues to i'm.
prove, and his physicians consider him
out Of danger. NfH
Yellow fever broke out at Key Yves,
on the 9Th instant, and thoro were ff
teen cases IN all.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02

Aaother Nat .for Abolitioaists. - On
Monday last in this place, Betty a ne.
gro woman aged about 25 years, who
was born free, aud entitled under the
law to remain in the etate, went into
voluntary seryitude for life. She chose
Capt Samuel Shibker fof her master,
and is now in bis service, Capt Skins
ker raised her, but for some FIVE or six
years she has been mistress Of her own
actions, and apparently got along as
comfouably as free negroes usually do.
She deemed her lot hard one, bowey.
or, aud having tried both conditions,
bond and flee, preferred tho former, and
has VOLUNTARILY cnslayed bersolf--db.
ngdon P1ginioa.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
! obedient servant,
JOHN MCKEON, 81.
u ID HVVVIHSy'
ISAIAH RYNDERs, Esq, IT,. S. Marshal.


A NOBLE WoMAN.-A young lady,
nineteen years of age, named Mary
Mikesell, moved with some friends two
years ago, from Wausseon, Fulton
county, Chic, to Maple Rapids, Graft
OF county, Michigan. During the fam
inc of last winter and spring, Miss
Mikesell gathered ashes and made black
salts, which she sold to procure food for
herself and friends, thus saving them
nd herself from the perils of starva-
ion. A few weeks ago she found it
necessary to return to Wausseon. Hay
ng no money with which to pay her
passage, she resolutely started on foot,
md walked the entire distance, 160
miles, in four days--40 miles per day!
Such girl as that would head divis-
on to storm the Malakoft.
A lady named Mary Jane Jowett
was recently driving alone near Broom
FIELD, Connecticut, when an Irishman
stepped from the woods, seized her
horse by the head, and commanded her
o alight. The only answer to this
request was tremendous cut from the
hdy's whip on the horses flank, which
auseL the animal to spring forward in
error, throwing Paddy to the ground
ind dragging the carriage over his
eek. lie was b'dly bruised, but man
|ged to crawl away.
Bxy" The Philadelphia Ledger states
NAT within the last three months forty
three tons Of new cents have been iSsu-
I'd from tho Mint. The entire number
,oined has been 100000.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02
Aid for Gen. Walker.

The Mobile Register states tina, $780,
900 have been raised in Georgia to aid
Gen. Walker in his contemplated de,
scent upon Nicaragua. Large sums
have also been subscribed in Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana and othyr South.
ern States. 1t is not improbable that
the "grey.eyed man Of destipy' will
wake up ere long in the beautiful land
Of his recent adventures and misfortunes
with an ample supply ofmen and mon.
ey at his command to regenerate Con.
trail America, and perhaps snatch from
Spain tho brightest jewel 10 her crown.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-10-02

stage hcident- Heyoismofa Woman.
AT Norwalk, Conn, on Saturday, tile
horses attached to a stage took fright
and ran, when a Mrs. Raymond leaped
from the vehicle with an irfant in her
arms, and wac seriously If not fatally
hurt The wife ofuRew VIM. Hustled
asmali frail women, who was also in
the coach with three children, made them
lie down on tho bottom OF the stage,
aud then climbing forward seized the
reins. aud succeeded 10 bringing the
horses TO q stand, after run Of milo
and half, without further accident.