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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-10
Thc Charleston Nominee.

Tho Washington correspondent of
the Now York Times states that the
Hon. Pierre Soulc, while in that city
latcly,on his way to New York, express.
cd tho confident opinion that tho Dem.
ocracy can alono succeed in 1860, with
Senator Douglas as their nominee for
ils prtg:1,,,-.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-10

BE- JOHN BURNS, the murderer,
was executed at Wheeling on Friday
last, pursuant to his sentence. 1t is
supposed that ten thousand spectators
were present, one third Of whom were
women
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-10
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arro'nted. therefore cb.rfIully ra. vas
'nenh 1t to ell m! friends, AMI ali wlo ha ~,
use for such pnar;icle. -, I, -. :, ''A'c
Respectfully yours, Alas + G&Eapslsr
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-10
IMPORTANT

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You feel nsrrous
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You hare no appetite.
lon cannot sleep q, night.
fou jea Hcak
lo" feel dizzy
Then use lioofand's German pi,,o,s
Viii euro you without f.i!.
ih'y are prepared BY Dr.. G. ". Jsehson. "A
Arch Street Philadelphia, Pa, ind are sol, -
druggists and storekespers in every town ma
village in the United sla:cs. Canadus, anJson,r
America, for rs cents per bottle. Soc ,ha,n"
s'sna'ate orc. N. jackson is on The wrappe. .,
each bottle.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-10
yO&EH'BI Es, HATgsEsgs.

iii OUSE. SIGN, and ORNAMENTAL
KAEAtNhEks, M'raant"wn, Va.
ShOP-Onr door South Of Tho Pos,.oiiir"
up Stairs: GLAZING, PAPER HANGING
ana Carriage Painting attended to in all ia
branches. MILL BRANDS cut in the trs,
style OF the art All orders from the com.
Try promptly Glird.
Sept. 10. lS5S-.f.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-10
Execution I'm IOWA.

A correspondent Of the Cincinnati
Commercial gives n horrible account
of the execution of William Hinklciut
Orleans, Town, far the murder of his
wife, from which We extrac, the follow
ing:
The scafIold consisted Of platform
ten feet square supported at the corners
by posts stuck III the ground. The
platform was about five feet from the
ground. The trap door was entirely
outside of the platform it consisted
Of "a frame work three feet wide, extend.
ing along the entire south side Of the
platform, attached to it by hingcs,
allowing it to swing down readily when
when unsupported. Some 1900 per-
sons were collcctcdto witness the cxccu
ton.
After the religious exercises were
finished and the reading Of statement
in which he asserted his Innocence lie
walked forward and stood upon the
trap door, manifesting no trepidation
or emotion-hc appeared tranquil and
resigned. The rope was fastened 10
tho beam, white cloth was tied over
his facial is now adjusted. The
Sheriff bids him final farewell.
There is not sound in the vast as
semblage. Slowly the Sheriff retired
to the back end Of the platform. Tie
prisoner stands without motion. The
Sheriff strikes the fatal blow, cuts the
rope, the trap door falls, but alas !! for
the unfortunate man, the rope breaks
and ne is precipitatcd forward upon his
face. One terrible shrek Of horror
went up the vast throng, many tainted,
one of tho guard fell into a fainting
fit from his horse. The unhappy man
lay for few moments motionless and
senseless, the blood streaming from his
mouth and nostrls. He then groanc,.
and was soon restored to consciousness
Again he was carried upon the plat.
form and upon the trap door, supported,
staggering and bleeding, a terrible sight.
Again the fatal ropo was adjusted when
tho Sheriff asked him, "Do you still
adhere to your statement of your in
nocenco 2" In clear, audible voice,
he answered, II do The only words
he spoke after his fall. lie was un-
able to stand this time upon the trap
door, and was supported. When the
rope was cut the door fell and he was
suspended between heaven and earth.
The fall did not break his neck, and
/ 20.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-10
MoRGANTSwN:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1858

m- The Circuit Court commenced
its Fall Session in this place on the sth
inst, Judge Thompson on the bench.
Tho docket is said to be considerably
extensive.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-10
Items from the Green Co. Repubiicon

SUICIDE.-The people in the vicinity
OF Blacksvllle were thrown into state
OF wild excitement on the Goth instant,
by the circulation of the report that a
son of VIM. Rodgers, aged fifteen years,
had committed suicide by hanging HIM
self in clearing near the residence of
his father. Many persons in the neigh
borhood immediately hurried to the
scene of the sad occurrence, and found
the report to be, alas too true. 1t
was not known at what time he had
committed the rash act, but when found
IN the morning, life was cxtinct-every
effort to rcsusciate him proving of no
avail. The causes that induced him to
take his own life arc said to be, although
we cannot vouch for it's authenticity,
that he had received on the day pre-
, vious some ILL treatment from his
father, i'll punishment for him having
been engaged in racing . very valuable
horse. Tho family is of the highest
responsibility, and we deeply sympa.
thlze with them in this unfortunate ter
mlnation of their aflcctionatc sons cxis.
tencc.
DYSENTERY. We deeply regret to
learn that this disease is raging in DIFF
terent parts Of our country. We arc
informed that there are present twenty
ono cases in the village of Mt. Morris,
IN the Southern section Of the county.
at last accounts, there had been as
yet no deaths, but where there are so
many cases it is to be feared that some
Will tail victims to its ravages. Let all
IN that vicinity exercise the utmost
care--aLstainins from an over indul.
gence IN vegetables, and We hope the
disease will soon pass off. In our own
town there arc several cases, but as
yet, they have not proved as malignant
as IN former years, and VIC sincerely
hope they may not. ..
Squirrels DYING.-.From some
cause, We are unable to say what, the
squirrels are dying in various parts Of
the country. This will be unwelcome
Intelligence to sportmcn.
CAMP MEEr1NG AND PARApE,--We
arc informed by gentleman from
Davistown, that there has been in pro-
grcss at that place Camp Meeting
and Parade for several days. We have
not learned which is likely to prove the
mos: powerful, the sword or the Bible.
MEETING or SLAvEHoLpERs,--- 4
mass meeting Of the shareholders Of
Worcester county, Maryland, will be
held at Snow Hill, on the 14th of Sep
TENDER. The call for the meeting says:
"Thc continued cncroachmcnts of
abolition cmissarics upon our slave
property demands stern action at our
hands. Year after year, and every
year to more alarming extent, have
these abolitioniSts been proving upon
our rights and property. Worcester
county loses not less than an average
Of S15, 600 annually by runaway slaves
caused by those merccnary wretch.
es sent among us under ovory guise. ."
- % - - a-----.----4---L-
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-10

Richard Swami, an es.imablo citizen
OF Mason county, aged 60 years, hung
himself in his barn on the 21st ult.-
1t is supposed his mind had become
derangcd from bad health.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-10

a Company has just completed the
erection OF an extensive Oil Factory
in Mobile, Alabama. Tho event Is
be celebrated by largo assemblago of
the friends Of Southern manufactures.
This is the way to promote the sub.
stantlal interests and prosperity Of the
Southland will do more good than all
the Southern Leagues orSouthern con.
yentions ever held. The oil is manu-
featured from resin Of which the South.
ern states can furnish an ample sup.
ply. It's said to furnish one Of TIC
hue5 lubrlcatirr oils in The world.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-10

ly consider this subject, and with unbi
assed minds act thereon. This articl,
Is most respectfully submitted, by
Yours faithfully,
q IN a CORNER.
Retirement Ta.. sept 3, 1865.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04
dolestbaro tbe Course Of empire tahes its dolap.


may indeed check the hearts bleed
ing, but how easily it gushes forth
again, like some long pent mp cur
rent. Grace affords the best rene
dy for the sorrows of this life, and vet
what mother ever possessed so much
of that heavenly virtue as to become
insensiblc to the woe or veal of her
offspring But no less severely is her
affection tested when the child upon
whom she had rested all her future
hopes deserts her entirely; Disregard
ing alike her necessities and entrca-
ties; becomes familiar with scenes of
vice and infamy; yet, if detected in
the commission of crime, how long
her heart seeks to believe him inno-
cent, and if convicted, how readily she
forgives and also ardently prays her
God to forgive him, even if it be the
last act Of her life. Oh, if there be
ought in our natures uncontaminated
by sin, surely it is this-a mothers
love. IAxrHF.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04

After being at one of his neighbors
he returns home and falls into the fol-
lowing reflections:
To marry, or not to marry? that's
the question. Whether It's better to
suffer the arrows and stings of deceit
full love, or in my arms embrace a ten
der wife: and by uniting, end the
thousand make-shifts that bachelors
are heir to; It's cOnsummation de-
voutly to be wished To wed to
to live in peace-perchance in war
ay, there's the rub: for in the marriage
state, what ills may come, when we
have shufflcd off celibacy, must give
us pause. There's the respect that
makes matrimony of 50 long a life IN
supportablc. For who could bear the
noise Of scolding wife, the fits of
spleen, the extravaganza Of dress, the
thirst for parties and balls; and the
spurns the patient husband from his
unworthy consort takes, when he
might his quietus make, by living
singly?
Who would bear the jccring name
of bachelor, but for the dread Of some
thing after marriage? All ! that vast
expenditure of income no tongue can
scarcely tell. 1t puzzles the will and
rather makes us choose celibacy than
go to jail for debts we know not of.
Thus economy makes bachelors of us
still: and thus the native hue of rcso-
luton is overcast with gloomy thoughts
and many men who perhaps might
soon be married, with this regard,
from wcdlock turn away, and lose the
name of husband ALPHA
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04

How vast its import deep its
fountain-how lasting its duration
What wearincss is not endurcd-wilat
untiring effort is put forth when nought
but the alleviation Of suffering is rca-
sonably expected j!
When all hope has fled, and the pale,
emaciated little one has become life
less form, So unlike what it was in
health as scarcely to be recognized,
with what tenacity of affection the
mothers heart clings to it still. Its
little fragile form is laid upon the table
clad in the drapery Of the grave
yet increasingly does the mother weep
by its side. Its tiny hands are gent
ly folded-its silvery clustering curls
are sweetly parted, again and again,
to produce if possible some trace or
resemblance of its former life and
beauty; but the spirit has departed
and inanimate clay is all that remains
'ris buried, and the grave closes over
that cherished, beautiful object. Oh!
the sadness and desolation that now
take possession Of that mothers heart
How willingly is her grief cherished
How carefully is collected and pre-
served each toy and garment formerly
used and worn, as mementos of the
"loved and lost" But how unavail
ing Nothing fills that vacancy in
that mothers heart; the steel hatl
entered and the wound remains
Time may produce some change, i,
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04

Oh sweet were the dreams Of a Western vale
When away at earlier home,
And many kind thoughts were waited afar,
Before attempted to roam:
The golden hour came peaceful heart t-rest-
| flew like bird away To the West
We gled through cities DER hills and through daes
And by many murmurng stream.
Till we reached a spot that seemed a fair
As some enchanting dream;
And would the young muse my pen inspire
I'd sing wild song my own wild Tyre
Or If possessed an artists deep skill
Of tracing picture all bright,
Exquisite I'd touch each scene Of that place
With tnts that would be delight
III paint all sweet seemed in those hours
When we hailed ii at first and rnmed thro it, bowers
All, yes-a dear picture Id love To paint,
II mine only the skill
To trace it oat so Iiie-like and true
That 'twoud make my own fancics thrill,
To see each glad scene 50 taken with care
That all would be recognized true, that was there.
The first on my canvas, I'd ike to trace
city neat AMI 50 fair
That any who'd ever been a, - Charles
Would certainly say it was there
All sparkling and bright, as a star in the West,
by nature and art delightfully."- blest.
And then right near by beautiful green,
As Il waved in those summer hours
When the air was soft with pcrfumed breath
From world 50 bright with flowers
sweet " Cedar Prairie " I'd call it, fair name,
For twould be a true copy at which should aim
Then those woods with plum groves and twniug vines
Iwoud certainly not forget,
When they adorned those summer hours
That their memory fingers yet
I'd sprinkle each range with an emerald hue,
For without them my Picture would no, be true
Then sparkling and bright Ia have sweet stream
Appear as if dashing along,
Ger stones and pebbles Of variou. hues,
In Wild and merry song
just like Cedar River Id have the gay stream,
All smiling and glad as a fairies dream.
And if ever in other lands we should dwel,-
From this home should We sometimes stray
And my Picture, should some one ak it, name.
In response to them thus would say:
lis dear Cedar Valley, the brightest and best
OF places that lie in the beautiful West
St. Charles City Iowa, January Is, 1855.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04
poetrn.
The SnOwdrOp.
ny MISS LANDOS.

IA MISS INNl'lN.
Thou beautiful new conner,
With white and maiden brow;
Thou fairy gift from summer,
Why art thou blooming now,
This dim and sheltered all ey
Is dark with winter green
Not such as in the valley
At sweet spring-timc is seen.
No sweet companion pledges
Thy health as dewdrops pass
No rose is on the hedges,
No violet in the grass
Thou art watching and thou only.
Above the earth's snow tomb;
Thus lovely, and thus lonely,
bless thee for thy bloom.
Though the singing rill he frozen.
While the wind forSukes the west
Though the singing birds have chosen
Some lone and silent rest:
Like thee, one sweet thought fingers
In a heart else cold and deal,
Though the summers flowers and singers
Aud sunshine long hath fled:
'Tis the love for long years cherished
Yet lingering, lOrn, and lone;
Though its luveiier lights have perishcd.
And its earlier hopes are flown:
Though weary world hath bound it,
With many a heavy thrall:
And the cold and changed surround it,
1t biosSomcth o'cr all.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04

In hump-backcd whale, which
was driven ashore at Nahant a short
time since, pair Of boots marked
" j." were found in a good state of
preservation. The Charlcstown Al-
vcrtiser suggests that they might
have been left behind by Jonah, when
lie made his sudden exit from the
whale.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04
Nun'orous.

Lord Bradford was an eccentric
Scotch judge, with. Il bad tempered
wife. His butler determined TO leave.
because Lady Bradford was always
scolding him. Why exclaimed the
judge, "yc'vc little to complain We
may be thankful yc'rc no married to
her :"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04

A country youth came to town to
sec his intended wife, and for long
time could think Of nothing to say.
At last, great snow falling, he took
occasion to tell her that his fathers
sheep would be all-undonr. Well
said she, taking him by the hand, "I'll
keep one of Them
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04

FAT BABIES. does not like a
baby :--one of the chubby kind--so
fat that it can hardly see out of its
eyes We have frequently watched
one Of these human dumplings for
hours, and been pleased to remark
how good naturedIy they always take
things. If they roll over, or fall down,
it is all the same. If the nurse steals
their taila, or the large boy hooks the
doll, little fatty rolls up its eyes, looks
curious funny, and generally laughs.
1t can't cry. The nearest approach
to it is a suppressed whimpcr, which
starts the tears and the grease at the
same time and when lamentations
produce porspratiun the labor is too
serious to be long continued. How
docile is the fat baby! Obesity is
never obstrcpcrous. If there be any
doubt on this point, we ask triumph
antly-" Was Daniel Lambert ever
accused Of puSilstic propcnsities !?
or was fat baby ever known to
hit its mother over the head with a
poker We are decided advocate
of fat babies, and we would like to
see all the little sinners as obese as
coons in corn time. There is one
down in Florida, it is said, which
weighs forty-iive pounds, and is not
yet ten months old What luscious
lump it must be.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04
HlLDRETH e CARVER.
General Land Agents.

NJ CHARLES FLOYD co, o,...........IOwA,
VIII attend to buying, selling and selecting
lands on Commission, &c. Town Lots bought
and sold, money loaned, and the business of
c"nveyancing and payment Of Taxes promptly
attended to. Friends at the East, as well as in
this State, are requested TO make application
to our agency. Satisfactory references given
if required
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04

\ Virginia paper makes mention of
a doublc-hcadrd calf, with two mouths
and four eyes, and that it could eat
with either mouth. 1t would doubt
less make a good politician, and Pres
idcnt Buchanan should at once. APP
point it to some responsible and lu-
crativc office.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04

A Quakeress, Jealous of her hus-
band, watched his movements. and
one morning actually discovered the
truant hugGing and Kissing the ser,
want girl. Broadbrim saw the face OF
his wife as she pecpcd through the
half opened door, and rising with all
the coolncss of general. thus al,
dressed her: Betsy, thee had better
quit reeping, or thee will cause trouble
in the family
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04

LOLA MoNTEz on HER SIANDERERs.-
In letter written to the editor of the
Philadelphia Press, Lola Montcz says: :
"To the thousand malicious false
hoods which have been published
against me, | have never replied, it
being my determination to leave the
events Of my life to history, while
leave my calumniators to that God
who has ordained an especial act for
the punishment of all liars and
who, if the Bible be true book, will
find the next world good deal hotter
than they have made this one to me- >
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04

Bulls VS.. HoREs.-Eliot's History
of New England says that horses were
once scarce in New England.
1T was a country for cattle rather
than horses, and it seems to have been
a not uncommon thing to ride on bulls.
When John Alden went to Cape Cod
to marry Priscilla Mullins, he covered
his bull with broadcloth, and rode on
his back /; when he returned he placed
his wife there, and led the bull home
by the ring in his nose. 1t is told
that Alden at first went to ask the
hand of Priscilla for his friend Miles
Standish. The father referred him to
the daughter, who listened with atten-
ton; but, fixing her eyes on AlAen's
handsome face, she said, Prithcc,
John, why do you not speak for your
self" The consequence was that
some time after, Priscilla rode home
upon Johns bull"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04
Maternal Affection.

For the st. Charles City Intelligcncer
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1858-02-04
Communications.
The Bachelors SOlilOQuy.

For the ST. Charles City TntcIlgcnccr
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-04-15

UINEGAR-lOb bIs Country Apple Vinegar.
Y septli THOMSON, LEWIS & C9.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-04-15

Housekeeping Goods.
Brown and bleached sheetings A TO III;
Sheetings and pillow case linens;
Bleached and brown shirtings;
Marsailes, toilet and dimity quilts;
.. ..-.. Bleached & brown table linens
Embossed and printed table covers;
!: Heavy and light Irish linens, all qualities
q. .. Also a very large variety of bleach
ed and brown domestcs, of all grades; plain and
striped osnaburg- bed ticks drllinss cotton yarn
carpet warp, witt, every description of goods fol-
Gentlemen and Children's Wear.
ap, 80 ST. SMITH, BOON & co.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-04-15
1--WE have only time and space TO sta

EWe have only time and space 10 state
that The American meeting held in this
place on Monday last, was decidedly one Of
the largest, and most enthusiastic and har-
m0nious political gatherings that we evel
Witnessed in the county. Thsl old line
wings (many of whom were presently were
specially invited to participate in the pro.
ceedings. Speeches were made by Messrs
s. A. Rawlings, Marion Biggs, ]. R. Alb.
ernaihy and the Senior Editor Of this paper
oil in the main, about Of the Same tenor, in
vindication Of the course Of Col. Anderson
in Congress-. After which, + series Of res
olutions were unanimously adopted, cordI-
ally approving of Col. Anderson's official
acts, and declaring him to lie the first choice
ofthe meeting for reelection 10 Congress.
Upon this subject, all present, Wings,
Americans and Democrats, appeared TO be
perfect unit; and those whose privilege i,
was not 10 take part in the meeting, SEEM
ed highly pleased with the proceedings
All was good feeling. Union and harmony
and in short EVERYBODY seemed TO be
70: ANDERSON, and nobody else. The off.
cial proceedings will appear in our next
issue.-f Paris Mercury.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-04-15
She Came an Angel Bright to Me.

She came an angel bright to me,
When hope and peace lay wreck'd
Upon life's dark and stormy sea,
BY sorrow and neglect;
She seemed to me in my distress
A spirit from above; 4
She filed my soul with tenderness
.l And won my heert to love!
. o. .t
She told me of a peaceful shore
Where joys forver reign;
She babe me sigh and fear no more,
And brought me peace again;
Since that Five passed thro' many gales,
% Seen life in toughest form,
Nor knew despair, for she was there, &
~ Ny angel in the storm!