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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-29
TRIAL OF A HANDSOME WID.
... OW.

The North Carolina papers announce
the acquittal, at Raleigh, last week, of
Martha Morgan, handsome young
widow, aged about twenty-five years
charged with the murder of Alexander
Allen, constable in. Johnson county.
A writer to the Petersburg Express
says:
Martha Morgan, the prisoner, was
INDECENT, but provcrbially honest
Through her own exertions, and tho
kindness Of a few neighbors, she sup
ported her little family. Some months
since, Allen, the constable, forcibly en-
tered her abode and levied on the effects
of her scanty household, for the pur-
pose of selling the same. She rcmon-
strated, and importuned him to desist.
Regardless of her entreaties, he persis
ted in taking possession of her furni-
ture, and added insult to injury by heap
ing upon her volley of abuse Being
without protector, and feeling deeply
aggrieyed, in moment of frenzy she
seized a shot gun and shot her perse-
cutor down. The jury having come
into Court, rendered verdict of "not
guilty." The result was received by an
immense concourse of visitors by one
universal outburst of applause.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-29

A Methodist Minister ,Mot.--Rey.
2. j. Green, the minister in charge of
the Warren County Circuit, Miss, was
shot at Montalbon, last Tuesday morn
ing, by man named Fisher, who is
said to be an overseer for w. V. Hicks
ey, Esq. The wound is said to be NOR.
tai. Fisher has fed. The Vcksburg
Wig says:
All that we could hear of tho shoot.
ing was, that Fishers wife had joined
the Church lately, and Fisher meeting
MIR. G. abused him terribly, and final
ly pulled out pistol and shot him.
We hope the msereant will be appre.
hended and meet his just deserts.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-29

The CAMELs.---Forty nine of the
comels belonging to the United States
are now in Camp Verde, sixty miles
from San Antonio. Only one of those
imported has died, while ten have been
added by birth. These young Ameri-
can.born camels thrive wcll, and prom.
'se to grow up equal in all respects
TO those imported.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-29
BRIEF REMARKS ON RELTGI-
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Banker.--Mr. - do you know
the endorser of this note?
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-29

BORROWED CAp1TAL.--Genoral Jack.
son once said that those who do busi-
ness on borrowed capital ought to break.
Tho Boston Atlos and Bee wonders
what the old hero, we're he alive, would
say of the present Federal Admins
tration, which is doing business on Dor.
rowed capital to tho tune Of forty ail.
lions year.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-29
gD1 AuGH1gln gNlDN,
IS. sIEGFRIED, EDITOR.
ID neti1al.
Better Late than Never.


Better Late than Never.
Lifc Is race where some succeed,
While others are beginning;
'Tis luck at timos, at others, speed,
That gives an early winning.
But if you chance to fall behind,
Ne'cr slacken your endeavor;
Just keep the wholesome truth in mind;
IT'S better late than never.
Ifyou can keep ahead, tits well,
But never trip your neighbor;
'Tis noble when you can excel
BY honest, patient labor.
But If you arc outstripped at last,
Press on as bold as ever;
Remember tho you are surpassed.
'TiS better late than never.
Ne'er laber for an idle boast
or victory DER another,
But while you strive your uttermost,
Deal fairly with brother.
What e'er your station, do your best,
And hold your purpose ever;
And you fail to beat the rest,
lis better late than never.
Choose woll the path in which you run,
Succeed by noble daring;
Then, tho the last, when once It's won,
Your crown isworth the wearing;
Then never fret if left behind,
Nor slacken your endeavor;
but ever keep this truth in mind
'Tis better late than never!
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-29
Morgantown, way Friday, October 29, 1858.

ooh, Paul, Illforgive you, and will
share your love; indeed l will"
81 knew you would, Leila. Second
love is as dear as the first"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-29

A YOUNG PRINTER ELoPEs WITH
A WASHINGTON BELLE.-A Washing
ton, %. CO. correspondent writes:
"We had little excitement the 9TH
er day in an elopement case A young
journcyman printer in the printing
Office of Thomas Buell. & Blanchard,
ran off with the daughter of our Judge
of the Orphans court, two or three
days since. The printer was poor but
perfectly honest and respectable. The
girl moved in the higher circles of lifo
and was but sixteen. The judge and
his son came to the printers working
odice--with pistols and rawhide, say
some--and were very indignant; but
on learning that the couple had gono
through the ceremonies correctly-get-
ting license and being married ac-
cording to law, they were pacified, and
both doubtless concluded to make the
best Of it,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-29
Whole No. l75.
PUT HER THROUGH.

A gentleman had occasion to send q
little daughter up to the garret for some
article which he wanted. The child
soon returned crying; and upon being
asked what the trouble was, replied,
"that the snow had sifted in upon tho
garret stairs, and she slipped and hurt
herself" ..
"Well, did you get what. I told your"
inquired her father. She replied that
she had not. "Well, then," he ex-
claimed, starting up, "I'll 60; guess
l aint afraid of little snow
After he had gone, the child observ.
ed that she hoped papa would fall, just
a little to pay him for laughing at her.
Soon afterwards distant humping
and rolling was heard, accompanied
with the sound of suppressed wrath.
The family listened with awakened in
terest, but the object of their solicitude
was heard above whistling quite sober
ly, as though nothing had happened.
He crossed two rooms above, and as
he approached the head of the stairs,
thundered out: "Open the chamber
door! Next you know you'll have me
tumble down here and break my neck.
Its so dark now; but the sem
tence was never finished. Trip went
his heels, and rolling, humping, and
swearing, he sprawled his six feet Of
length upon the kitchen floor, where
he was greeted with bursts of merriment
from the collected family. He lay
quite still for moment. At last he
shouted out:
"Open the cellar door, I may as we'll
put her through, clear to the bottom" :"
Worcester daily spy., 1858-03-13

IMPORTANT BILL.-The bill concerning depo-
sitions in criminal cases. which was reported to
the House by Mr.. Cushing, from the Committee
on the Judiciary, and passed to third reading
on Thursday, is as follows;
Sect. l. When an issue of fact shall be Joined
upon any indictment. the court in which the same
is pending, or any Justice of the Supreme Judi.
cial Court, in term time or vacation, may on APP
pication Of the Attorney General. or other pros
ecuting officer. or of the defendant and after no
tice to the adverse party, and upon proof that
any witness residing in this Commonwealth is
about to go out Of the State and not to return in
time for the trial, or is so sick, inirm, or aged
as TO make it probable that he will not be able tc
attend at the Trial. that he is unable to procure
bail to appear at the trial, grant special com
mission to one or more competent persons by
name, to examine any such material witnesses re.
siding or being in this State.
Sect 2. In every such case, when the commits
sion shall be issued on the motion OF the prose.
cutting officer, the witnesses shall be examined
in the presence Of the defendant; and counsel
may be assigned to him by the court or justice
granting the commission.
Sect. 3. When such commission NAV have
been issued the deposition shall be taken and re.
turned in the same manner as dispositions OF per-
sons within the State, in civil causes, are now
taken and returned, with the like effect and sub.
Ject 10 the same exceptions. And when the dep
ostion Is taken at the request OF the prosecuting
officer, all expenses Of taking such deposition in
CURED by the defendant, shall be paid by the
Commonwealth
Sect. A. On the trial Of the indictment, depo-
sitions 90 as above taken, may be offered in evil
dence either by the prosecuting officer or by the
defendant, but shall not be used unless Il be made
to appear to the court, by the party offering the
deposition, that the deponent Is dead, or cannot
be produced in court by reason Of absence from
theState, or Of incapacity Of attending or testi.
flying on account of mental or physical infrm-
ity.
Sect 8. This act shall take effect from and
after its passage.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-03-13

SERIOUS AccIDRNT.-Last evening, about nine
O'Clock, as Mr.. Eli Clark of Hubbardston, was
passing through Main street, he knocked
down by loose horse, at the junction of Main
and Pleasant streets, and severely injured. The
horse was running at the top of his speed at the
time, with portions of a harness attached, and as
he came in contact with Mr., Clark, he was pros
trated by the shock and secured Mr.. Clark was
taken ur in an apparently helpless condition and
carried into the drug store of Mr.. Charles Clarke
where he was attended by DR.. Martin, and pre-
sently revived. Upon examination 1t was found
that his collar bone was dislocated at the shoul
der Joint, his face was badly cut, and he had
slight wounds upon other parts of the body. 1t
was subsequently ascertained that the horse be-
longed to Messrs. Witt & Pratt of this city, that
he had been hired out the day previous to Mr..
Henry MoCulloch to go to Barre with his wife,
and that while in the vicinity of Tatnuck, on
their way home, the vehicle was run into by a
team, (the driver OF which was asleep at the
time,) and literally smashed up.
Mr. McCulloch and wife were thrown violent
ly to the ground, but received only slight inju-
ries, and the horse escaped with portion of the
wreck of the chaise dangling at his heels. Though
severe, Mr.. Clark's wounds are not considered
dangerous. The horse, which is a very valuable
animal, is probably ruined.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-03-13

Mr.. Adrian of New Jersey, said they
were approaching definite point. The great
excitement was passing off. If the proposi-
tion of Mr.. English was correct it should be
adopted.
Mr. English asked unanimous consent that
Mr.. Stephens and Mr.H be permitted to
present their reports. They might be granted
out not with bill appended.
MI. Jones sf Tennessee. moved that the
pending appeal be laid on the table. Lost,
100 to Ill.
Mr.. Harris said his proposition embraced
the whole case fairly and fully. Would Mr..
stephens, or any other member of the Com
mittee' object to the minority hereafter pre-.
senting their views in reporti
Mr.. Stephens said he would not.
Mr. Letcher of Virginia would not object
to such report in regular way, but object
ed to the minority taking their chances.
Mr.. Harris asked nothing at the hands of
the majority of the committee. If gentlemen
were deteTmid on their course, his course was
h1ed. He then withdrew his appeal. saving
that as objections had been made to the pre-
sentation of the minority report, he would
let the majority take the chances for an. in
PRODUCTION of their report.
The House then adjourned till Monday.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-03-13

while ON his way to st. Louis in the cars, was
accidentally enlightened in regard to the char
acter of his clerk by st. Louis police officer,
who convinced him that the young mans
notes were forgeries. and that his whole story
was a hoax. The merchant Immediately
turned his face homewards, but upon arrival
found that the young man had put his store
in charge Of clerk and gone off on visit to
his friends in Virginia. The merchant imme-
diately followed him, and found him enjoying
himself under a full head of steam. He
nabhed him, threatened him with the peni-
tentiary-and so frightened the fellow that he
made out 'clean bill of sale" to him for the
whole stock in his possession, which embod-
led all the goods bought in St. Louis. He
then returned to st. Louis and informed the
parties who sold the goods that they were
swindled, and related all the attendant cir
cumstanees to them. The Democrat expresses
fear that the st. Louis merchants will be
unable TO recover cent, as the merchant in
question refuses to retarn the goods to them,
as he has in law a sure claim TO his purchase,
while the rascal who swindled them escapes,
as the only evidence against him is in posses
sion Of the party who secured the whole stock
by his bill of sale. Legal steps have been
taken by the st. Louis people, however, to
recover their property. Names are withheld
until turtherdevelopment
Worcester daily spy., 1858-03-13
JosLYN's CoRNpr BAND CONCERT : Mess,

JosLYN's CoRNET BAND CONCERT -lIeSsrS
Editors Of Spy;-I wish to call the attention
of the public to the announcement of concert
by Joslyn's Band. l have been surprised that
they have not announced a concert before this, as
they have among their number some OF our best
musicisns. There is one gentleman in particular
l wish to notice-Mr. E. Flagg formerly leader
ofone of the Boston bands. l never have spoken
to the man in my life, but have known him by
reputation for fifteen years, and have always
heard him spoken of as a gentleman and a thor.
ough musician He has come to reside with us.
1t is seldom we hear good clarinet playing-we
shall now have an opportunity. Mr.. Flagg is
good on any instrument he undertakes, and will
bear testing, both as musician and gentleman.
There is also another gcnileman-Mr Kendall,
son of the celebrated bugle player. Mr.. K is
excellent-a real chip of the old block Let us
give these gentlemen a hearty wecome-they are
worthy, and deserve it l must not forget Mr.
Goddard. We have no better volinst, although
we have one first rate in every respect and
wish we might hear them both in a duett at this
roncert. Mr.. Goddard, in connection with
Messrs. Aldrich' Ryan, &C., has sustained the
old band at time when they were poorly pat
IOnized, for the sake of good band, when one
was needed-and citizens of Worcester we are
more indebted to this company than to any other
band ever formed in this city. They have, must
say, the best orchestra ever formed in this place.
since my recollection.
Citizens of Worcester, let us encourage this
company, by giving them oveThowing house.
They have big hearts, and some of these moon
light nights they will express their gratitude to
you in stronger language than words can utter.
A CITIZEN.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-03-13

The Chelsea Continentals, under the direction
of Hon. Francis B. Fay, propose giving Con-
cert on Friday evening next, for the benefit of the
Worcester Children's Friend Society. The con.
certs Of this association Of "Old Folks" which
have occurred in Boston, Providence, and Salem,
were attended by crowded and delighted audi
ences and good judges Of music pronounce their
performances highly satisfactory. These concerts
were also given for similar charitable institutions
it is not the design of the association to appear
before the public for their own benefit
The performers, numbering eighty, to be dressed
in the costume Of olden time Tickets fifteen
cents.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-03-13

ANOTHER PRoBLEM-MessrS Editors If you
are not already tired of arithmetical problems,
please insert the following, which will, perhaps,
interest those of your readers who are anxious
for suns-thing to do;
If fsh's head is l77S inches in length, and
its tail the length Of its head and half the length
of its body, and its body the length of its head
and tail combined, and it weighs two pounds and
three sixteenths to every inch of its length, what
is its length and weight
When they have cracked the above nut let
them try the hammer on the following;
In how many leap years since the Declaration
of Independence, has its anniversary come upon
Sunday, and what are they
New Worcester March II. CIo.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-03-13

THE RELIGIOUS AwAKENING.-The New
York Daily Tribune, of Monday last, devotes
several columns to historical statement of
the origin and progress of the religious ava.
keaipg which has for some time existed, and
is rapidly extending to all parts of the coun-
try. Every where men are crowding to reli-
gious meetings, and the spirit with which
crowds are impressed, and which incites
them to SO general an attention to religion,
and religious services, seems to be animatng
the whole land. A meeting is organized in
one place, and day or two afterward another
is sure to follow in the nearest neighborhood
One church breaks out into revival, and in
a few weeks the next in the village, or the
town, or the city, follow the example, until
the whole district is awakened and aroused
In New England, and particularly in Con-
necticut and Massachusetts, the number of
conversions and of additions to the member
ship Of the churches are unprecedented,
Since the first great revival in New Eng
land-which was known as the {" Great Ava
kening," and occurred in the time of the eel.
ebrated Jonathan Edwards-there has been
nothing equal to what is now passing. Sim
liar accounts are received largely from the
West, and in some instances from the South.
This feeling, and the efforts which are put
forth to retain and increase it, are not exclu-
sive or peculiar to any single Christian de-
nomination, but seem to be shared equally
by all. To give particular idea of the re-
markable effects which have thus far been
produced, it may be mentioned that more
than thousand conversions have been re.
ported in the correspondence OF a single relig.
ious newspaper for single week. 1t is not
unlikely, the Tribune thinks, that there have
actually occurred, in a single week as many
as fifty thousand conversions.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-03-13

FEEBLE CHURoHEs.-Ihe Congregotional,st
of a late date, says that of four hundred and
seventy five churches in Massachusetts, not
less than one hundred are unable or unwill-
ing to pay fair compensation for the services
Of pastor. Thirty of these churches are
vacant. and thirty five receive aid from the
Home Missionary Society. Some Of the sew
enty pastors Of the poor societies, that paper
says, " use up gradually the small patrimony
inherited perhaps by the wife, and which
should have been preserved for widows
sustenance, or friends give freely from wear to
year few articles of clothing and various
tokens OF friendship to fill up the list of me-
cessaries which the salary cannot furnish
Or, few acres are cultivated, or a school
taught, or, which is very frequent, and more
ruinous to pastor and people, he sinks into a
state of anxiety md dependency, and keeps
his family on a scanty supply of the planest
fare to keep out of debt, and even then he
often beomes burdened with debts which he
can never hope to pay"
Worcester daily spy., 1858-03-13

New INvENTIoNs.-The following patents were
issued to citizens of Massachusetts during the
week ending March 9;
II; T. Goodale, of Clinton, for improvement in
fifth Wheel for vehicles.
Abner B. Davenport of Petersham, for improved
meat cutter
Thomas Blanchard of Boston, for improvement
in mills for rolling substances
AbJah R Tewksbury of East Boston, for i'm.
proyement in iron pavements
Charles Robinson Of Cambridge, for improve
ment in the spring seats of chairs, sofas, &c.
G. 6. Sargent and ]. A. Calvert of Lowell, for
improvement in clothing for cardng cylinders.
s. M. WhipDle of North Adams, for improve
ment in railroad car brakes.
Lucien E. Hicks of Boston, assignor TO David
G. Field of Brooklyn, N. Y for improvement in
inkstands.
Edward S. Smell of North Bridgewater, assignor
to himself and Francis B Washburn of The same
place, for machine for prcking and cutting heels
of boots and shoes.
Daniel G. Green of North Bridgewater, assignor
to himself and Geo. H. Green of same place, for
improvement in corn shelters.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-03-13

SMART Boy "A farmer at Mount Pleasant,
H., who signs himself J. P, has boy not yet
thirteen years old, that he considers fright
smart" One day in July last, he MIXED eight
cows before breakfast, and then walked three
miles to field of wheat, and raked and bound
with double bands eighty shocks, making twelve
hundred sheaves, walked home to dinner, and
walked back, and walked home at night, making
twelve miles walk, and got his eight cows milk
ed before the sun was down. The next day the
boy got his team, and went into the same field,
and loaded and pitched off on to the stack for
man to stack, fifty five hundred sheaves. The
wheat when threshed measured four hundred and
twenty five bushels, weighing sixty two pounds
per bushel, and the boy got home and took care
of his team before dark.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-03-13

The CHICAGO APPo1NTMRNT-The Washing.
ton correspondent of the New York Evening
Post, says;
"The Senate, in executive secret session yes
tsrday, confirmed the nomination of Cook as
postmaster Of Chicago, Illinois, by vote of %
to lS Most Of the Republican Senators paired
off, leaving the Democrats to settle their family
affairs in their own way. The testimony ordered
some days since was read 1t sustained all the
. charges against Cook. Mr.. Douglas spoke for
one hour and twenty minutes against the nomi.
nation. repeating and proving the $4,000 charge
Of defsleation to the government, in as clear and
positive manner as language would permit; but
the majority was-fxed in their purpose, viz: to
place over the Post Office at Mr.. Douglass home
, the very worst enemy he has. BY doing so they
have struck the administration in Illinois blow
more severe than any yet dealt An Illinois LIE.
compton Democrat assured me, yesterday, that
there is not county in Illinois that will return
a single Administration Democrat to the next
State Legislature. Everything will be Republi.
can and Douglas"
Worcester daily spy., 1858-03-13
Importpnt from Sal. LaIe civ,

nT. LOUIS, March l2.-The Council Bluffs
Bugte of the Sd, says that Mr.. Wingate has
just arrived from Salt Lake Jan. 25, and re-
ports that there is no snow in Salt Lake val
ley, and very little in the mountains. He
came by route known only to the Mormons,
through the mountains, by which only horse
men in single file, can pass. The army have
not discovered any trace of it. The route
passes through perpendicular rocks for thir.
teen miles, in many places only three feet
WIDE, and is completely covered by roof of
rock.
MIR. Wingate says that the Mormons are
manufacturing small cannon with percussion
locks and telescope sights, which will carry
TWO pound ball with much more certainty
than common rifle, one hundred and twen-
ty yards. They are also making five hundred
reYolYers week, and manufacturing coarse
kind of gunpowder, for mining purposes.
A skirmish had occurred between party
OF Mormons and picket guard of the army,
IN which two of the former were killed, and
1t was reported that four of the latter were
slain.
Mr.. Wingate says that Brigham Young is
willing that the civil officers shall come into
the Territory and enter upon their duties, but
II the Utah army attempts to enter the valley,
1t will be resisted. On the oath of January
Brigham Young preached to nine thousand
people, all of whom rose, when Young said.
'All in favor of giving the troops hell, rise
a letter from Capt. Marcy, at Taos, Jan.
"a, says that he was ffty-seven days in max
ing the trip from Fort Brdger. For two hun
dred miles the party encountered snow from
two to hive feet deep. They made only thirty
miles IN ten days, and for eleven days lived on
thelr starved mules One man persisted OH
the way and many were badly frozen. Forty
four out of the-sixty-six mules with which he
started, died.