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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07

UNIFoaMeD.-We notice that several Of
the conductors of the Illinois Central Rail
road have lately adopted very handsoue
style 81 military undIesa II 10 stated that
al the employers on the paasengsF trains d
this road are hereaitsr to be uniformed IN
this styla
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07
DRlJGS.

U.NcHON DRUG OIOkE
WV. lDoCAAlMON 4 co.,
~. = Drsly ssssss. wsa ~, sssr Second sssss'
DgALERs IN
Drugs, Medicines, Psiots, oolA,
DYE sTUgvs, &C.,
ALSO me lAnersS AID srsT AssohMENr o.
- u n - u M u n -
10 the city.
Rxersces fbr the WahE,
Preparations for tie HAtr,
C0osbs, Os-ssshes, &c.,
VXyUICa ~ buy Of the manufacturer and vill
w III q the lowest dgure. Oar Perscrtpttoo
DepsstDeat - hithsrto v ssts0dsd 10 b. Mr.. B =
Rsoes u psssoa. in compound preparations none
bot the paresa insrsdents vii be used
n. .. 4sdlciaes 10 b had 81 all hours Of the
oigkt. v. ". McCAMMON 4 CO.
sspS0dtf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07

y. 3. LIFE INSURANCE,
ANNUITY AND TRUST COMPANY,
OF PHILADELPHIA. PENN.
AFnAL.. ................ $780, -
0fRPH8N =. CRAWFORD, Pres.
LAWRnN0B JOHNSON, vice Pre-.
PLlNHY FIeE, Secretary and Treasurer.
STATE Dsnocrss.0Aos. Davenport. Iowa.
n. +. MITCHELL, Agent,
For the following well known Companies:
STAR INSURANCE. co,
OF 0sdensbursh, NY Capital ei6o.oOo.
MASSACHUSETTS, MUTUAL LIFE ms. 90.
OF Springfield. Capital 100000.
OFFICE one door north Of Pos. Once, over TalImaa
Powers AcLean's Bank. Davenport. feb6dtf
REMOVAL.
~ A. BRIIN, Insurance. Agent. has removed his
VI once IL tho second story. front room, over the
u 8. kxpress once, on Perry street between 3nd
sd. May 4,du
Howard
FIRE 3 Marine Insurance Co.,
OF PHILADELPHIA. PENN.
Cash Capital. p0o:
Merchants
INNURsdNCE COMP.lNY,
OF PHILADELPHIA.
Authorized Capital. Oo0
Amounts securely Invested. sax, 90
o. A. DBI.DN, Aeent for DsvsDport. O0os-Ovcr
U, d RxOress 0mce, on Perry. between seco cd ana
THIRD streets.
Rsssasscs-uscsios oosb,n: May A,u.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07

COrTH hal Of Section n. r ~ n ". - sssss
> This tract only miles n w. ~ Wseoit. the
INST station on tia railroad, Yves. % davenport
variety Of 20 and so acre tracts. sefoe near tho
vsilroad. For sale by
COOK 4 SARGENT.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07

Fssye Spjsrtss, &c.
w. T. SHUFELDT b co.
AGENTS
CHICAGO pUnH erRIT HANUFAOT01Y
OyyIOI, IT. SOUTH WATER ST1EnT.
CHICAGO.
r ioUOR DDALERS AND OTHERS ARE INV.
ted 70 try the Pure Spirits made Ut the above e.
toAlishuent far which orders collected. Al0D,
Ansroan Brandy md Gin Of 6ns flavor - Pure epaf.
Il P1io -.
Aprtl u domo.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07
LUMBER.


TuNHE under ignci having assoc lated with him Mr.
l. b. q. MITCHHbL as partner, woali most re-
Upectfuly return thtnks To the public for thr liber
al patronaS- reto fsIe extended 10 him. BY asso-
cha tae 0vsslf with Mr. ~ chill prepared to
carry on general lumbsr business, and are thereby
enabled TO offer the very best indncement purcha.
oers JAMES W. CA00OH.
oceldNf
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07

q. y Of N. W. y ami " W Of B.M. y Fec. 7.
7. II, 2E, ais" sfio,nirs this tsat iuMus, aiins
county o = ON h and =. y Of q. &c
u n u r., 2S0 &C CO 20 aetes undsr improve
msn, hsus orchsrd, &C., Mrse nstT aAa0
vrfngs, aud as many known coal mime.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07

At this season Of the year il forum.
stcly happens that some Of our Phila.
pclphis banks annually receive large
sums from New York, and their supply
OF specie 10 thus libsvally replenishsd.
We know OF one institution that hes
obtained in this manner . quarter Of .
million dollars within the last few DAYS,
and it will probably continue to fire.
queutly receive large amounts from that
city.
At the United States Mint we learn
that within few dsys pset $3.50, 900 hes
been received 10 refined bars OF gold,
stamped BY the New York Assay Office,
and half million more will also bs for
wardsd here for coinage . few days
hence. This fact 10 in connection with
tho present rate OF exohsnge, % proof
Of the strong check given TO The export
alton Of bullion By the extraordinary
demand for it here. Tho refined bar
are greatly preferable 10 coin for expor.
tation, and tho priscipsl portion Of
shipuents Of bullion made 10 Europe
have been il that shape, - the bars Gro,
for that purpose, not only more conven'
lent, but lsss expensive. Philadelphia
Prcso.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07

McCoRMrcK CATCHING MIR. Mccormick
the inventor Of the celebrated reaper, and
now resident Of Chicago, has provoked
the ire Of the n. Y. Times, because he hss
offered to pay two thousand dollars year
towards the salary Of Rev. Dr. Rice, Z
southern Presbyterian clergyman. if he will
come to Chicago, and preach the gospel
not emitting those parts wich instruct ser
wants to obey their masters, aud pronounc.
Abolitionism the doctrine Of devils. Tn,
Tribune says that Mccormick ought to b.
opposed to the peculiar institution becaus,
it is hostile to discoverers and inventors-
As Mr.. Nc. was himself born and reared I'M
der the institution, he may not be able t.
preceive the truth Of this statement.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07
Lands In Scott County,

VALUABLE son 0oAI ,sp FARMING y, Eoss
AoUTH fractional half OF Section ~. 10, II. !
- 32J 7Sil0 scrss, eriy u minutes walk from
the Railroad Station At Drrsnt and wing On thu
North and kast s.d " Tho County Road.
North East Y Of Section 4. -. n. D., Iso
acres.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07
Lands IN Musca,ine County.

Also varrus 20 and 80 sore tracts In Scott county.
we'll sttust.d. Apply 70
CooE a sAp0RHr
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07
II A II II CHANCE

kn Bulldog lots In the city Of Davenport, IA
~ vorsbi located, will be sold ny N. under.
ssned cr' d. ~ frons 10 nv Yeas, 70 opy
person Who viii build this season
COOK n SARGENT
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07

1Hn ACRES fret quality land one mile from tho
IOO city limit. Sui able - efvt1 iaso 5 acre
tote. Terms one nth cash, balance in i've years.
COOK 4 AANGRET
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07

A Good Chance for In,estncnt

slr ACRES Of choke land, one half mile rom olt
"a linitS, fof ssie VI very lo~ rats toe ,asA,
COOK n SARGry4
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07
B.aNk MkMO1.4L.

THE undersigned have reno, ed TO the bui d.
i Ing In McMhnGs b sheparJ's biocks % $1,000
street. wher, they will remain during the erection OF
their new Bank Building. ready 10 attend 10 busnrss
- usual
march2dtf COOK 0AnGkST.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07

Lots and Z IN block 70, eonnAndlng 3 Doe vssW
Of the nissisipsi svsr Rock Island yoft ArnDassoe
Railroad D hge, &c.
1or I Yme 10 Apply TO
Jul 2>dtf COOK + A40xNT,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07

~ post NOD, Of sadSessod tAroaGA ~ nj o..
- ~ eoooovo tnmomn1e a11m1to0.
e.siSs600 ]. =. o1olUY.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07
Lands i'm Cedar County.

1uuuUCT 1/0HoUs
m ACRES timber land two mitss from ~ e1sy
~ Of Dsvsuport nssf Diss 0re.s rosd fos eel.
By CO. Z 4 oAn00N1.
lp1xgSAte
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-10-07

~ A. BRIIN, Insurance. Agent. has removed hia
VI once u tho second story front room, over the
y. 8. kxpress once, on Perry street between 3nd
3d. May 4,du
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-17
GOdey'S Lady'S Book.

For August, is already on our table.
This number is embellished with some
thirty illustrations :-"Autumn Flow
ers," is a pretty engraving, and the
Fashions for ladies' toilette are more
than usually illustrated. Embroidery
patterns, Lessons in drawing, &c.
Besides these attractions, the usual
space is allotted to contributions from
the best American writer's. The in
ventive genius of Cooley is ever on the
alert to make this Monthly always nov
cl and originally attractive, and his
success is proven in the increasing pop
ularity Of the "Book."
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-17
30ltoWayS PiltS are tie best Rcmeav
hn0'on IN The aO0rld far tie G1Low-

ing Discusses
Asthma Darrhna Indigestion Stone Gravel
Bowel com. Dropsy Influenza Secondary avn
plants Debility inflammation ptonq
Coughs Fey.&Aguo Inward we yenorc,l ac
Colds Female com nkness fcctions
Chest Dis plants Liver COM Worms Of nil
eases Headaches plants kinds
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Piles Lowness Of spirits
OF~ CAUTION None are genuine urlrs.
the words " HoiioWay, EcC- Yofk amt kondoo -
arc dscerniblo as a Whtcr.mdrk in every leaf of
the book of directions around each pot or box ;
The same may be plainly seen by h9ldiag Tie
teg 10 the Ugh. a handsome reward wiIt be
given to any ono rendering such information as
may lead TO the detection Of any party or par
ties countcrtelting the medicines or vending tho
same, knowing them TO bc spurious
#&# sold NJ tho Mandatory Of Professor
| HOLLOWAY, so Maiden Lane, Now York, and
| by all respectable Druggists and Dealers Ia Med.
| cinc Throughout the United states and Cc civil.
ised world, in boxcs at 90 CENTS ca ccnta,
! and 81 each
| " There is n considerable saving by taking
| tho larger szos.
| M B.--Drections for the guidance or patien,a
| ~ every disorder arc affixed TO each boS
! June 20, 1857. feow-tyi
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-17
Tribute of Respect.

SSzESS AT regular meeting Of Mononga-
liza Division, No. Sd. Sons of Temperance,
held at ITEM perance Hail. in Morgantown,
on Thursday evening, July l6, the following
preamble and resolutions were adopted:
1t having pleased the All.wise Disposer of
events Whose ways ire past finding out) 10
remove from US by death, after lingering
attack OF Consumption, our highly esteemed
Brother JOHN A. HAYES Thee
RESOLVED, That we cherish in fond re-
membrance the many virtues OF our deceas
ed Brother his arden, attachment to the
principles uf the Sons of Temperance, and
his I'm wavering and consistent advocacy of
the cause; his uUblemished Christian char.
acter; and his exemplary department in the
social relations OF life, asa son, a husband
father, and citizen.
RESOLVED, That as a token of respect ia
orr deceased Brother, we will wear the Gus.
iomary badge Of mourning of the Order, 70
the space OF thirty days.
RESOLVED, Thut copy of this tribute of
respect be sent to each of the editors of pa
pers IN this county for insertion.
RESOLVED, Tha, the r S. be instructed Ia
deliver certified copy of the same 10 the
afflicted widow Of Brother HAYES, assuring
her OF our. sincerest sympathy in her earl y
and sore bereavement.
N. n. HUFFMAN, w. P.
II. COMBS, K S.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-17
TRUSTEES SALE,

pY VIRTUE of Deed of Trust executed to
~ me oy Martin N. Rymer VIM. p. LazzeIl
dated 9Th March, 1857, to secure the payment
OF certain debts to Joseph s. Lazzeil and others,
shall, on the public ground before the Court
house in horgantown, Monongala county. Va,
sell to the highest bidder at public auction, on
TIE .Jo~rth M0nday in July, meet,
two undivided third parts of the houses and lots
IN Granville, lately sold TO Joseph s. LazzclI
and the said Rymcr, and VIM. p. Lazzell, by
Thomas s. Bankcrt and wife, on which there
arc taVcrn.houSc, store-bouse and other con-
venient out-buildings; (hnciudimg the ISLAND
opposite Gtan'iIle.) II desired, arrangements
Will be made on the dayof sale, with the owner
oil the remaining third Of said houses and lots,
TO sell The whole together. ALSO, all of tho
house and lot in Granville, formerly occupied
by David Michael.
TERMS.-SiX and twelve months, with inter
est from date, the purchaser giving bonds with
good security in payment Of the purchase mon.
ey, and title retained till purchase money is
PAID, or If deed he Immediately desired a lien
TO be retained thereon for the purchase money.
jury 4, 1901 NN. DURBlN, Trustee.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-17

gga- Harvest has begun, and the
farmers are beginning to cut their
wheat, which generally turns out ex-
cellent inquantity and quality. Some
complaint is made of destruction by the
weevil, but inexperienced that this is not
a general thing by any means. AL
lowing that considerable damage has
been done by wceyil, we shall have G.
nough and to spare, from the unusual
amount sown. The other crops are
truly luxuriant. We never saw better
grass, or more of it, in the meadows
the oats promises abundant yield, and
the corn is laughing at the breakers
who imaginedit could not make crop,
owing to its late start.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-17
Editor Amcricun Union /.

Editor 1mcricun Uaion
Having been credibly informed tina {
IT has been reported through our county
that the citizens Of the Borough of Morgan.
town pa! 10 poor TAX for the supper, of The
poor--to correct this false impression wo'd
sta,e that the citizens Of The Borough of Nor.
ganlown pay, and have paid, each and every
year since they were separated from the
county, (Which separation opposedl from
one hundred and fifty TO two hundred and
fifty dollars per year; and that by TAX lev.
led for that purpose, the Borough of Nor.
gantown has appropriated for the present
year for the support Of their poor, Si45 96b.
and have no doubt but that it will cost the
Borough the further sum of $3.50, as the
poor of our town must be further provided
for during the next winter, ANY person
wishing 10 see the separate appropriations,
making the sums above referred TO-, can do
so by calling on me at my Office, opposite
the Court. house in Morgantown.
lam yours, very respectfully.
H. =. FITCH, CLERK
June 26, 1857. borough Morgantovn.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-17
OBITUARY..

DlED-On the 9Th inst. Mr.. JOHN A.
HAYES, son Of Mr.. ALEXANDER and PHEBE
HAYES, OF this place. The deceased was
born in This county. September 81, 1890
Exceedingly amiable in his manners, and
upright and honorable in all his depou-
ment, he merited and enjoyed the respect
and esteem OF cur citizens generally.
Mr.. HAYES was worthy member Of the
Methodist Il. Church. The encroachmenis
OF the insldious disease which terminated
his earthly existence were met with Chris
tan iortirude, and his sickness, pain, and
+" wearIsome nights" were borne jor more
than three months with singular patience
and calm resignation to the will of the
Most High Resting his faith upon the n =.
tenement of his Redeemer and the precions
promises OF the Gospel, his end was Tranquil
and triumphant.
On the 10th ultimo. The usual religious
services were performed by the Pastors of
the Methods! L.. and Presbyterian churches.
at the residence Of the deceased. His (u.
neral was numerously attended, and his re-
mains were consigned to the tomb by the
Sons of Temperance and the Independent
Order Of Odd Fellows, (of both which Or.
ders he was mcmber) the funeral serv ice
Of the latter Order being used at the grave.
ETERNITY and glory
Dawn through the portals OF tho tombv D.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-17

Be-" WOODLAND CREAM" Po-
made for beaut3y,ng the HAIR-hiehl y
periumed, superior TO any French article
impor, ed, and for half the price. For dress
ing LADIES HAIR it has no equal, giving
it a bright glossy appearance. 1t causes
Genllemen's- hair to curl in the most na,u-
raj manner. 1t removes daEdruf, always
giving the Hair the appearance of being
fresh shampooed. Price only fifty cents.
None genuine unless signed
FETRlDGE&s CO. Proprietors of the
Balm Of Thousand Flowers.'
For sale by all Druggists. 1881
New York, February 81, 1857.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-17
BALTIMORE PRICES,
CORRECTED WEEKLY FOR THIS PAPER BY
RANDOLPH & LATIMER.
&C South Street, HowIy,s Wharf Baltimore
For the week ending July a. 1857

Apples,--Salcs at 800 to S. 90 per Dbl.
Buttcr,--We quote western ut l0al2 cts.; com
mon roll 10 to II; glades, III to 20 primel2al6
Bacoh,--Quote shoulders l0all.; sides, l2Lal2
hams, plain, l2alS; fancy, I3al5.
Corn I've quote yellow at S5aSS cts; white
S7a90 cts.
Country soap,--We quote at 6a7 cts per ID.
Glover Seed, 81 ,00aS,0 90 per bushc!.
Cattle,-The offering on Thursday last was a
boat 900 head, 800 of which were sold 81 90
as5,oo on the hoof, equal to s 90 8, 80 nett.
Deerskins,--Salosa at IS to 80 cts.
Dried Frnit,-apples pared, lO0al25 -
impaired, oOa6O cts. Peaches pared, SO GOA
$500; impaired ST. ,50a2 90 per bushe
FiaHseed SALES at ST. ,5Oal ,60per bushel.
Fiour,--We quote city mills al 1925, How
ard street al 1925
GinsenS,--quoted at 45a50 cts
Hogs, Live $S,50a9 90.
Lard In barrels l3al5; in kegs 10 cts.
Observation-Disclosures at a 7 cts.
oats, --Maryland oats 50a55 cts; Western Vir-
gnia and Pennsylvania, 55a62 cts per busheI.
Rye, --Maryland sells at 00aI, 90; ----Westeru
Virginia and Penn'a.l ,00a1 ,05 cts. per busheI
ool,-Unwasbed at 20a2f cts, washed 3Oa3
wheat quote Inferior TO good reds 81 20
al 80; good to prime lS0alS5 inferior to good
white, Si,S0ai ,Soi good to prime, 81 ,9Oa2 90.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-17
ECLECTIC COLLEGE OF MEDICINE,
C7NCHNNATs, Ohio.

HNHE WINTER SESSION of 1878 will com.
IL mencc on Monday, the 18th of October |, "A nd
continue sixteen weeks. a full nd thorough
course of Lectures will be given, occupying sin
or seven hours daily, with good opportunities
Tor attention to practical Anatomy, and with
ample Clinical facilities at the Commercial Hos.
pHal. The preliminary course oil Lectures will
commence ON Monday, the 2Sth September and
continue daily until the commencement of the
regular Lectures.
The arrangement of the chairs will he N a fol-
lows: t
II. +. ST. JOHN. NJ. D.,
Professor Of anatomy and Physioiogy.
G. ID. LEWIS, Nj. d.,
Professor Of Chemistry and Pharmacy.
A. j. HOWE, NJ. d.,
Professor Of Surgery.
G. II. CLEAVELAND, NJ. d.,
Professor Of Materia Medica and Therapeutics.
WM. SHERWOOD, Nj. D.,
Professor Of Medical Practice and Pathology.
j. II. BUCHANAN. NJ. d.,
Emeritus Professor Of Cerebral PHYSIOLOGY and
Institutes Of Medicine.
JOHN KING. NJ. D.
Professor Of Obstetrics and Diseases Of IVomen
and Children.
The terms for the session will be tho same rs
heretofore, viz Decentralization, $1,000. TUT
uon, $40, 900. Demonstrators Ticket, So 900.
\E'cry STUDENT IL required TO engage In disscc-
ton one session before Graduation.) Gradua-
ton, S25 90 Ticket to COMMERCIAL uospital.
(optional), $500.
The Lecture-Rooms are newly finished, neat,
ana comfortable, and in a central locality lin
college, Han, Walnut stree) where students will
ma II convenient to call on their arrival.
Tickets for the session may be obtained o f the
Dean Of the Faculty, at his Office, No. ll3 Smith
Street, or OF Prof. C. II. CLEAvELAND, Secretary
OF the Faculty, No. 1879 Seventh street, near
Elm. ~
July s, 1857. JOHN KING, NJ. D., Dean.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-17
ORDER or PUBLICATION.

VIRGINIA, SS.--At Rules held in the Clerks
Office Of the County Court ofMouongalia county
on the first Monday in July, 1857;
George NJ. Hagans & Perry G. Rude, partners
doing business under the firm and style of
Iogans & Rude, assigns Of Thomas w.
Neighbors, plfs. Us.
John q. Sadlor and William Ruble, Dofts.
CASE md Alta HbfENT.
The object Of this suit is TO recover debt Of
100 dollars with interest thereon from 9th Feb
ruary, 1857, subj ect to credit Of eight dollars
paid March 10th 1856, due from DEPENDENTS TO
Plaintiffs by note. And IT appearing By an afH-
dayit filed in this cause that the Defendants
John @. Sadler and William Rublo, arc not ros-
idonts Of this State, it is ordered that they do
appear hero within one month after due publica-
ton of this order, snd do VIII at is necessary to
protect their interest in this ause.
copy--Tcste NJ. NJ. DENT,
Wiley 20, Clerk.
July ~, lOS-5t
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-17
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.


oo Al meeting .,
Monousala Lodge, No. 60, l. o. o. F., held
on Saturday evening, July 10th, 1857, the
following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, In the dispensation Of His all
wise Providence, it has pleased Almighty
God to remove from our companionship our
well.beloyed Brother JOHN A. HAYES B.;
and while we would bow In humble submis.
sion to this sad bereavement, taught as we
are to
Z" cceive oil at the great Give,'s hand
As kindly meant, though hard to understand,
Fully persuaded that Almighty love
Sways Mercy'ssceptre in the courts aboye'--
we would add our tribute to his virtues as
memento TO his emory, and offer TO his be-
reaved friends in the closer ties Of relation
ship our sincere sympathy and coincidence
IN the hour OF their sad aflliclion.
RESOLVED, That in the death of Brother
HAYES our Lodge has lost an exemplary Odd
Fellow society an honorable and upright
member and our community young, but
promising and useful citizen. In all the
relations OF life, he demeaned himself with
strict proprie,y, thus endearing himself to
all who knew him. He lived respected and
beloved, and died at peace with God and
man, in the prospect of i blessed immor-
tally.
RESOLVED, That while we sympathise
with his family in their bereavement, we
commend them with unwavering faith to
Him who is I" The resurrection and the life"
=" the father Of the iatherless and the wild
owls portion ,';--devoutly praying tina, by
His grace and spirit their broken hearts may
be healed.
RESOLVED, That as token Of onr respect
10 the memory of the beloved deceased. our
Hall be draped in mourning. and the breth-
zen wear the usual badge Of mourning for
thirty days.
RESOLVED, That a duly certified copy of
these proceedings be furnished to the widow
of our deceased Br other, by the Secretary.
RESOLVED, That the editors Of papers in
this place be requested TO publish these pro-
ceedings.
II. D. McGEORGE, N. G.
ELIJAH MORGAN, Sec'y.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-07-17

DsA- Everybody will rejoice that the
perpetrators Of the diabolical butchery
of old Mr.. Wilson and his sister, near
McKeesport, have been arrested, tried
and found guilty of the inhuman deed.
Let them suffer the penalty of the law,
and that right speedily, for were the
penalty Of the law less tardily execu-
ted upon the heartless murderers who
shock society with their enormitics, the
number of such transactions would be
correspondingly reduced.
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MARSHALL NJ. DENT, Clerk.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, Morgantowp, Va.

CoMNTss1oNER's OFFICE, Morgantown, Val
mo ,...,,,, June IL, 1857. {
TO NANCY WELLS, Comp, and JOHN n.
EASTBURN, 81 a., Deits.: -.
You are hereby notified that l have fixed
upon W ednesday, the 22d day Of July, 1857, at
my Office in Nlorgantown, Monongalia county.
virginia, to execute the order of reference in
the way and manner set forth in the above de-
cree, at which time and place you are hereby
required to attend with such proper vouchers
an" evidence as viii enable me properly TO di s.
charge the duties dcvolvinr upon me bv said
decree.
Given under my hand, as Commissioner in
Chancery Of the said Court, the day and wear
hFSt AFORESAID. l.. S. HOUGH.
[Wlley, Atpy.1 June 2O.-IOI,
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ence to many of our readers, who, here
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