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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
ViclSsitudes of EJe.-Thc Cincin-
natl Enquirer has the following.

Ftctssitudes of EJfe.-The Cincin-
hati Enquirer has the following.
Passing along the street yesterday,
our attention was suddenly drawn to
scene not little novel and interest
ing in its character. In an alley, with
paste pot iii hand, and roll Of bills
on his arm, whom should we see but
Wesley Smead, late President Of the
Citizens Bank, posting his own bills
OF property for sale, for the purpose
OF paying off the remaining debts of the
Bank. Needless of the WONDERING
gaze Of the astonishea passcrs by, no
lnid ON tho paste and spread out the
bills with all the readiness and facility
OF practical poster, taking care to
place them in the most conspicuous
posltionsj and above the yeach of bows
and rag-piekers. Forty three years
ago, Dr. Smead was an apprentice in
the Gazette establishment, and being
the youngest, the duty dovolvod on
him OF posting up the show bills, &c.
At this late period Of his life, when
oYertakcn by diversity, he is nobly
struggling "a rare sight, indeed among
bankcrs,l to discharge all his obliga,
uons TO his creditors.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
Brutes Lore Men better t1nu 1youe

Brutes Lore Men better Mdn Women.
"A writer in tho Atlantic Monthly,
for March puts it thus =
Kate, the other day, was asserting
o wltes right to the control of her own
property, and incidentally advocating
tho equality Of the sexes--~a touehy
point with hear. | put in
"9'oll me, then, Kate, why snitaals
form stronger attachments to men than
women. 1our dog, you parrot, and
even your cat, already prefer me to
you; how can you account for It, I'm
Jess you allow there is more in us to
respect and love-"
/ 81 account forit, Z" saidshc with de-
cided nod, "by affinity between you
and brutcs,'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11

Before the 1st of July next, the
railroad lines from the harbor of Nor.
folk to the city of Memphis will be
completed, and it is proposed to cclc.
bratc the event by a celebration and an
excursion over the whole line.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11


|, Is probable, remarks the New York
Courier, that this does rot comprise one-half
OF the actual numbers In the country at large
who within the last six months have been
turned into religious paths This is pheno-
menon, certainly, that challenges regard |;
for no one denies, however irrelgious he
himself may be, that religion is most potent
agent in human affairs. 1t was said, and
we'll said By Carlyle, that peoples religion
Is the great determining elerfien, Of their
character and history.
1t will not be denied by any man whether
religious; or otherwise, that the effect of
personal religion upon the individual. and
as necessary result upon society, which is
but an aggregation of individual, ,--.is in tie
highest degree happy, important, and de-
slrable. In the al!aying OF unrltIy passions,
The amelioration of selfshness, the uprool.
ing OF immortality and vice, the security Of
life and property, the steadying Of trade the
increase of industry and all these upon
motives far higher and more reliable than
any mercenay ouesy-ils advantages. are
palpabe and are admitted on every hand
II cannot have escaped the most superficial
| observer OF current human affairs, that while
| there Is possibly less osteDtation Of reli.
| sion in the world than in former centuries,
there isa notably increasing popular refer
eRce Of events Divine Power--a recognition
Of supernatural aud dominant influence, a
"hlgher law" which fnen are bourd to re-.
spcct, and by which be controlled. Thus,
possibly, has the human mind been prepared
for the wonderful religious susceptibility
which we now see, and in which rejoice, as
The harbipger Of priceless good---of wealth
which compensate us, in time and eternity,
for the disasters and Of the great commercial
reyulsion which has signalized the pas, year.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11

hr II seems that MIR, Corbn. Democrat,
clerk Of tho House Committee on claims. was
paid $1,000 by Welcolt, for his aid in get
ting the tariff bill through the House. Mr..
V has, in consequence of this exposure, re-.
s'gned his clerkship, worth $500 year,
besides "pickings aud stealings. .p--.Wask.
dmcriedn.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11

How 70 DODGE IT NEETIy.-Twn
ladies were lately Witnesses in a trial
Ono of them, upon hearing The usual
questions Asked
"What is your name, and how old
are you 7"
She turned to her companion and
said,-
81 de- not like to Tell my age not
that have any objection to its being
known, but l d"n', want it paraded il
The newspapers"
'"Well," soid the witty Mr.. s., 81 will
.oB you how you cap avoid il. You
have heard the objection To all hearsay
evidence, tell them you don't ~.
memper when you were born, and ell
you know Of i, is by hearssy."
The rs'e took and the question vas
not pressed
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11

Adv'ce to Consumptive People.-
DR.. Hall Of the Journal of Health,
says to his consumptivo friends:
: "You want air, not physic; You
want pure air, not indicated air you
want nutrition, such as plenty Of meat
and bread will give; and they alone
physlc has no nutriment; gasping for
air cannot cure you; monkey capers
in gymnasiums cannot cure you and
stimulerits canhot ctre you. If you
want to get well, 60 iii for beef and
outdoor air, and do not be deluded in
to the grave by advertisements and un-
reliable certificates"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11

A New AuthoreSS. Mrs. Steven.
son, widow of Mr.. Stevenson, Of Vir.
ginia, formerly United States Minister
to England, is about publishing Sc.
ries OF letters, giving an account orh
experiences Of the Court of st. James.
Her book is said, by those who have
read 1T, to abound in personal dcscrip
tions ond piquant gossip.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
An old provcrb says:
"A cold May and windy,
Makes a fat barn and a firdv

Makes a fat barn ond fndy.
Another proyctb says;
"A hot May makes IA, Church yard.n
According TO these roles, the coming sum.
mcr should be both healthy and fuiuul.--.
Cic Her.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11

An enormous fat woman, who was
recently exhibited about the country.
has been married at St. Louis, to q
man almost as large as herself, named
Rogers. The happy couple weighed
together nearly 1000 pounds, and if
their happiness equals their size, they
must enjoy married life prodigiouslyl
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
ADYERTIzING AGENCIES.

The following gentlemen are authorised to re-
eeive Advertisements, &c. for this paper, viz.
New YOrk--S. NJ. Pettengill g. Co. No. ll9
Nassau street.
Visscher, Owen s. Co., 346 and 34S Broadway.
Philadelphia--E. w. Cam, Northwest cor
ner Of Third and Walnut streets, opposite the
Merchants' Exchange.
PIttsburg. Samuel Mcdonald, Office of the
Iron City newspaper.
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qn1 AllR1RAN UNION,

TERnS..,Sl.50 In Advance, otherwise 50. 90
No subscription received for a shorter period
than six months; and no paper disc tinucd un-
ill all arrearages are paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at usual rates:
One square, three weeks, $l.00, and % cents for
each additional insertion. Yearly ADVERTISE
uents inserted at a discount on the above terms, !,
per contract. Candidates announcements So. :
Printing Office OIL Front street, corner OF
Court Alley.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16
shnatnr nnnrlaa.

This gontlcman passed through Toledo,
on Welucsjay tho IN inst. on his way
home from Washington. lie was greeted
by The firing Of cannon and the cheers oil
alarge and enthusiastic assemblago, which
moi him at the cars aud escorted him to
the hotel. Here he was welcomed by d.
o. Morton IN a neat and spirited address,
in which no reviewed briefly his courso
10 Congress and his manly adherence to
and defeuoo Of the principlos'or popular
sovereignty ia tho e,rtorios--that IN tho
formation Of a state government. the peo.
pie should determine for themselves and
without restraint, the institutions under
which they are to live. Mr. Douglas re.
piled, briefly reiterating his position and
announcing his determination to faithful.
ly adhere to Il.
The Little Giant" proceeded thence
to Chicago, where ho was recei cd with
great cclpi aud mado lengthy speech,
foroshadowing his future course. He de-
feuded popular sovereignty and tho bred
Scott decision. and pitched into the Re.
publicaus aud Buchanan oflco.holdors
without stint or mercy. Hon. Abram
lincoln replied and. in our judgment,
completely used up the 'Liulo Giant"
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16
Onr ~ oonkressman.


We cannot better express oui own SEN
timeh's on this subject, chan TO reproduce
the following article, clipped from the Ma
rion Republican Of last week.
In looking over the different counties
composing ihis Congressional District, u
must be evident to every man who has
watched the movements Of the people,
that, with q proper candidate and persis'
tent efforts, the chances are strongly IN
favor Of our carrying the District Bat
10 secure this desirable result, great care
mus. bo taken IN selecting a candidate in
whom The people Of the District can place
tho most implicit confidence. Tie must
also, be a man Of un1inclng integrity, IN
whom there Is no wavcring or shadow Of
lturnina. In too many Instances the ne
puhlicans have FILTERED away their
strength by olecting men who are SO uu.
stable that thoy could not be depended
upon ia a single instance. It's time that
such men should be shaken off, aud Civ
en- to understand that they must not ex-
peot promotion at the hands Of the Re
publcaus. If there over was a time in
The history Of Repubioanism when mon
Of unwayering stability are required ior
Representatives, that time Is the prosonL
and IL would be madness for ITO sntrust
the iato Of our policy IN tho bands Of men,
who would be sure TO botray US. We
wan. men Of talent, Of stability, OF iniog-
rily, Of untiring devotion TO the cause OF
Republieansm. Too long have We trust
o.l mon of no decision of character, and
bitter have been the fruits Of our egregi-
GUS folly The long contest which pre-
coded tho election Of Speaker Banks,
would never have taken place had due re-
gard been paid to the selection Of reliable
Representatives,
In every county IN tho District we
have mou who have ull P-ose qualiiica-
tons, aud with ono Of them as our stand.
ard bearer, we can baul Hall out Of the
Representative Hall. with perfect case.
To secure this result our most sensible
and reliable men should be chosen as Dol.
egatos, and they should be permitted to
90 there unbiased and determined to Sc
loot the best man, lot him come from
whence he may. We are all interested in
this matter aud every step should be Ia
ken with an oyo single to the good Of the
cause, and that only The interest Of
no one man, be he whom he may, should
bo permitted to interfere with Tho good OF
tho cause. Tbo Republican party was
not Organized for the benefit Of any man
or set of men, but for the good Of The
whole country, aud whenever it departs
from its true mission, 10 isno longer wor,
thy Of The support of honest men.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16
Mr. Campbell to His Late Constitu
ents,

The Hon, l., D. Campbell has issued a
brief circular to his late constituents, in
which lie announces his willingness to do
service as a private IN the ranks Of the
Anti'Leoompton party, or accept the po
siJion Of standard bearer The circular
says;
When the And-Locompton people Of
the district open their campaign, 1 will,
IL alive, bv in the lieldl Personal inter.
esls, ifnot the superior qualifications aud
claims Of others to The honors which
have been permitted to enjoy suggest
that | should enter AS a private ia their
ranks rather than as a standard bearer. 49,
The position, however, which must oo-
cupy in the coming conflict, is left entirely
10 thom, L. d. CAMPBELL.
Hamilton, July 1858.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16
Oongresslonal Oonventlon.

II is now high time that the Republi.
eau Central Committees, in the several
counties in this district, were oonlorring
together with regard to fixing the time
aud place Of holding the Congressional
Conyondou-the number Of delegates to
which each county shall be entitled, how
they shall be chosen. so. We append
the following suggestions from the Marion
Republican:
Upper sandusky has been named as a
proper place for holding the Convention
So far as we can loarn tho suggestion
meets with the approval of the people OF
the District sWa, therefore, suggest chat
the Delega'es ifom the different oountie.
in the Distrio, TO the State Convention
when IN Columbus, meet aud fx the time
for holding the District Convontion.-
This viii save time and trouble As "a
Gle time, va wouli saggost that ,ho llrs
Monday ol September would De a propel
time. We do no, want a lengthy cam
paign 10 drlg and worry allng until eve
rybody becomes tirod and worn out, ,--
We want a short and sharp campaign
and then the work viii DO done up with
oat wearing out The paaisnoe Of che people
Give us gaoi, reliable. Substantial man.
short aetiye eampsisu aud Wen sweep
the District with case.
p s.-The Convention is to be held
Al Forest on Wednesday, the 18th o
August.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16
-Four FREQ State Men murdered.

1t is strange, passing strange, that the
citizens of Kansas have so long permitted
Hamilton and his gang Of murderors to
redden tho soil of that Territory with the
blood of Free 5ne mon. Tho cold blood
cd assassinations in the vicinity Of Fort
Scott cry aloud for yeugence, and later
intelligence from Southern Kansas Is that
on tte night Of the | lth Of fJune, four more
Free State men were killed on the Little
Usage, by the baud Of Missouri despera-
does under the lead Of Hamilton, Titus,
aud Brockway.
The mou killed were poaceablo farmers.
named Andrews, Allen, Thomson, and
one, name not lvarned. Montgomery had
previously advised them to leave, and had
pointed out their danger but they said
they did not meddle in ARRAYS, aud the
Missowians would not molest them.
Montgomery and his force started in pur-
suit OF the murdorers as soon as the news
Of this fresh outrage reached him, and it
is to be hoped he may come up with and
administer ustieo to tho rufiians. - Leador.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16
Ghn. Lann Annnlilnh.

The trial Of Jim Lane, at Lawrence,
Ksnsas, for the killing Of doius jenkins,
which has been occupying the attention
Of the public 50 long, has resulted in his
aoquitlal II appears that Lano was in
cited to the deed by threats and hostile
demonstrations on the part of Jenkins
and that the attack was really'commencod
on him before he irod tho fatal shot
However this may bO, the affair was a
disgraooful Que, that ough. to be con.
demnod by all lovers OF law and order.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16
Hone Yps Trne.

l. is said Char Breslin is about to pub
fish an exposition Of all his transactions.
as State Treasurer, showing who got tho
peoples money and how much, We
say, let il come, hi, whom Il may.
YnE EEaIlsH SwlEDLE DooNED. AL
laie accounts from Kansas agree ia indi.
eating a tremendous majority against III,
English contriyance, on the Grst Moaday
Of August Wen informed persons OF
tho grouad say that ninety Of every hun.
dFed voters win go against il If tho
Southern portion Of the Territory could
Be re-dispioted tho Fne State vote would
be egreally ipoleaEed Some hope is en-,
torleined That GOV. Denver viii call a
special session of the Legislature for This
purpose, but such a siep On his part Is
SCARCELY probable.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16
mo nnrlish Oonforonoo BIN.

We publish. this week, the English
Conference Bill and next geek we shall
publish the Crittenden.M Montgomery Bill
that our readers may see just what they
arc and Judge correctly Of the position
Of lIall and Others in deserling their FIRST
position for the English oonlriyanco. .
careful perusal Of tho English bill will
satisfy any one that It was designed to be
swindlc. it isa miserable subtorfugo.
There Is no honesty or fair dealing about
Il. Instead Of submitting Lecompion to
a fair vote Of the people, as it should, il
submits only che "Land Ordinance, !"
concerning which there is no difference
Of opinion. twill be seen also that land
amounting TO about FIVE MILLION
ACRES. is offered only in case they en-
dorse Leoompton whereas it they reject
it, they must roman without lands or d
stale organization for several years. Thi.
oonsllules a bribe aud a threat.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16
Postm later al OIydo Romoved.

Mr. John B. Bush, Anti Lecompton
Postmaster at Clyde has been recently
docopitalod The Sandusky Democrat
saysi
Why has he boon removed? Simply
for adhering TO the well established pnl
time.honored principles Of the democrat.
10 party. His honesty Of nature caused
him TO roeoil with disgust from the Lo.
compton iniquity; aud for that he has
fallon.
We learn that not a single democratic
signature was procured against Mr.. Bush
ia tho village, because none could be 90
taiued A few maneuyering politicians
IN this place, operating through English
Leeompton Hall, were the dirty instru
mens by which the decspitation was ao
compGshed and the wishes Of the peopl,
of Clyde and vicinity set st noug ght.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16
Tyre Setting and Distributing ma
chine.

A0or almost iruumoable attempts, by
as many different persons, to inyont
machine TO suporcedo the human fingers
IN picking up and distributing types, one
N. Alden Of New York City, seoms to
have been successful after many years Of
experimenting. by this machine the
type are set aud distributed by ono and
the same machine 10y keys) instead Of
separately as boforoi they are fod ou. aud
returned through IN endless round, so
chat The distribution keeps up a constant
supply for The composition. The inven-
tor thinks that a good oompositor acous.
toned to manipulating the keys would be
able to set and distribute $4,000 ems a
day, The cost of the machines will
probably be from $1,000 to $1,000
Rg- AZ the Republican State Conven-
lion. Hon Cooper X Watson received 10
yotos Cor Supreme Judge on tho first bal.
lot and 10 on tho second.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16

MoRE HARMoNr.-ln the Iowa Demo
cratic State Convention, on the 2ath ult.,
a resolution indorsing the "ripe Judgment
and Pre- eminent wisdom" Of President
Buchanan, offered in behalf of the minor.
ity Of the committee on resolutions, was
laid on the table by vote of l63 to 112.
The minority, however, remained after
the convention had adjourned and passed
the defeated resolution, with another in.
dorsing Senator Jones, and third accept
ing the ticket made by tho full conven-
ton.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16

DEATu os p. +. HuIL. Mr.. Patrick
Hull formerly Of Riohland county, Ohio.
died at Marysyille, California, on the gisi
of May. Mr., Hull was ono Of the pro.
proprieiors OF tho San Francisco Com.
mercial Advertiser in 1858, and then bo.
camo somewhat noted by marrying tho
notorious Lola Montez. He was subse-
qnenuy divorced
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16
Vermont Demorratic Conyention,

BELLows FALLS. July s.--The Demo-
cratic State Convention assembled here
to-day and nominated Heury Keys for
Governors Wallis Lyman for Lieutenant
Governor; aud j p Thurstou for State
Treasnrer.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16
Ohlo Republican State Convention.

C0LUNDue, o., July B.--Iho hepub.
/ llicm State ConYentioh met this morning
lot Concert Hall, which was filed. Gen.
james NJ. Ashley, Of Toledo was chosen
temporary Chairman, also ihfoe Secrota-
rios. Committees wero oh0acn on Gre
doniias and permanent organizadon.--
Gen. Ashley made neat speech on tax
ing tho chair Hon. Jno. A. Bingham
and Caleb p. Smith addressed tho Con-
yoution, after which ID aljournod until 2
O'Clock r. NJ.
ArrERNooa SESSION.
The attendance was large. al The coun-
ties in the State being fully represented.
Samuel 8, Cmighead, Of Dayton, pre-.
sided.
Tho committee ON resolutions, through
their chairman, Hon. B. r. Wadp, pre-.
soutod tho following resolutions, which
we're unanimously adopted, the couyen-
JiOn giving tremendous ayoi
Rcs0igcd, That the Republicans Of
Ohio. in convention assembled. entertain
ing an abiding confidence 10 tbo cardinal
doctrines Of The party heretofore inscribed
upon Us banners and IN the dgfonce Of
which il has never failed to secure from
the intelligent and patriotic freomen Of
the State an ardent and triumphant sup
port, hereby reailirm The same aud again
commond them to the favorable consider
alton Of the people.
ResolOcd. That The President Of the
United States aud his seiyile parlizans in
Congress, aided by emissafies in Kansas,
n their persistent efforts TO enforce bv
violence, fraud, bribery, and intimidation
upon The people Of that territory con-
stmtion IN opposition 10 their will, and
in fraud Of their undoublod rights, de-
serve and ought to receive the unqualified
condemnation Of all the American people.
Resoiged, That the astounding dis.
closures Of ruinous and corrupt proeigd-
ity Of the National Administration, which,
in the brief period Of eighteen months Of
profound peace, has exhausted an over.
flowing treasury and added to tho pubic
debt forty millions Of dollars, with out
any visible indications Of a proposed rem
edy or a cessation Of the evil, submit To
Che people TO choose between the altorna-
tiyes Of national bankruptcy and national
reform
Hesolged, That we invite all men Of all
parties TO Join with us in restoring the
government to ils original purity and
principles and preserving II as an inherit
auco to those who may como after us.
The following ticket was nominated
Supreme .Jiage-WM. V. PEcK. OF
Scioto.
Bourd Of Public Works-JonN L.
MARTIN, OF Butler.
ARoweg GeAeyai--C. p. WoGoorr. OF
Summit (by aoclamaton.)
ComPtroiisr--WM. D. Thrall, of Frank
lin.
Great harmony and good feeling pre-
walls. IA immense aud enthusiastic rat
ihcation meeting is now being held in
Capitol Square, with addresses by Hons.
B. +. Wade and b. Stanton, and others.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16

AN lSrEREsTrNo IrEm-REvoIurroNA.
ny SoLDiERs-We are informed that there
are but three Revolutionary soldiers now
living in Ohio. Their names and resi-
denoes are as follows,
Jonas Fazee, Harrison.
William Jones, Batavia.
John Strait, Gallipolis.
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Traitor HlH.

Lawwnoo w lI,ll, who misrepresont-
Cd ,his district in Congress and voted for
the English swindle, was in town on We'd
neaday trying to harmonizo the party,
heal Che Wounds between the Lecompton-
itos and che autis, and euloayor to secure
hs denomination. What success he had
we eau say. but we guess he'll find tho
road TO nomination Tor tho next Conrres,
viii be a0 exceeding difficult one. Pecea.
20 Hall willnever berelurned as Represen.
tatiyo from The Ninth Congressional Dis,
triot-Frm7m J0wRal.
The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1858-07-16
CLEAN of Intelligence from the Teie-
graphic Floct.

QuEngc, July l3,-The ship Windsor
Forest, arrived here, reports that she was
IN company with the NAgam and Again
emnon Tor three days. She parted rom
them on the 2Oth June, iu heavy weather.
Both had light steam on. The Weather
on The 2Sl and qlJh was 6oe, but from
then TO The e9th, heavy southwest winds
prevailed.