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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24
AT HOME.

The Editor, having accomplished
his annual autumnal circuit of some
four to five hundred miles, is again at
his post, and will 20 to work in good
earnest to make up for the editorial
short comings of the past few weeks.
One object-and an important one
Of our tour was to close up the affairs
Of the dcfunct Messenger and Re-
cordcr" but this object was far from
being attained. 1t Is the vorst time
to collect money that aVe ever saV.-
70 our personal and particular friends
it may be gratifying to know, that we
have at length, (through the efficient
aid Of our son, W. D. S. succeeded in
getting that vcXatious and unrighteous
affair at Pruutytown under our con-
troll; and that the fog which has over
hung our pccuniary prospects begins
TO rccedc. If those who are indebted
to US for the UNION, and otherwise,
will come up manfully to the rescue,
and pay even reasonable share of
their Indebtedness, between this time
and Christmas-but the sooner the
bctter--we shall be enabled to pay all
pressing debts, and feel more like a
freeman than we have done for the last
two or three years. Surely it is worth
an effort on all hands, and we trust it
will be made without delay.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24
Congressional Matters,

The Fairmont Nirginian discusses
the propricty Of holding a Democratic
Convention, to nominate a Democratic
candidate in this Congressional dis
trict. 1t ayows that it is in favor Of
such a Convention, but adds:--
But we tell our river county friends
that we are not to be harked on and off
like hounds. If they want conycn-
ton for the purpose Of displacing Gle
mems and putting in some nous homo
hailing from that region, who has no
sympathy nor acquaintance with the
red wamuses Of tho mountains, they
might as well not have a convention.
But if they intend to give us fair
shake" and vote for mountain coun-
~ man if he seems to be fayoritc,
casting aside the old Blacksyille rule,
why, then, here's at you. We learn
that Charles W. Russell does not in.
tend to compete with Clemens for The
nomination that John Knoto has no
intention Of Trimming. Now, what say
you, John L. Russell &? Leave out
these men, and it is undeniablc that
the rcd-wamuscs can furnish you with
the next best man, TO be modest, and
not to claim that our men arc better
than any Of yours)
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

The intelligent New York correspon-
dent of the National Intelligencer thus
speaks of the workings of the elective
judiciary:
'rhc evils of an elective judiciary
are beginning to be developed in yari-
Gus parts of the country, and are at
tracing attention us to the best means
of remedy. 1t is found that notorious
election DULLES, rioters and ballot, box
suffers arc rarely brought to justice.
What is commonly known as "straw
bail is taken, and criminals are shield
cd from justice, either by delays till
the witnesses disappear, or if their
bail is forfeited nothing is ever col
loctcd. This matter of electing judg-
cs by the people so efFectually paraly-
yes the arm of justice, by the dread OF
offending active leaders, that crime
goes UNPUBLISHED and the officers of the
law arc scoffed at and defied. If the
people Of the State should vote for u
Convention to amend the Constitution,
it is to be hoped that this feature Of
weakness and imbecility will be strick
en- out" r... .. ~.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24
OUR BOOK TABLE.

Tho Atlantic Monthly for October,
is received. We have not had n mo-
ment to look into it. The Contents
are as follows:
The New World and the New Man 4;
the Poet Keats; Her Grace, the Drum
mer's Daughter; Waldeinsamkeit; the
German popular legend Of DR.. Faus-
tus; Miss Wimplc's Hoop; the Cup ;
the Language Of the Sea; the Whirli.
gig Of Time the Telegraph; the Birds
of,the Garden and Orchard; the Old
Well the Dead House the Autocrat
Of the Breakfast Table the Dot and
Line Alphabet; Literary Notices.
Godcy's Lady's Book for October,
GENES to us brimfull Of splendid pic
lures, useful patterns, music, and en-
tcrtaIning reading. 1t is well said by
cotcmporary that call our periodi-
Gals seem to initiate Godey's Lady's
Book. 1t appears to be the model be-
You'd which they desire not to reach. &"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

On Tuesday week, James Mcdowell,
President of the Farmers Bank of
Fincas,le, Va, was shot in his Office by
Henry W. Bowyer, highly rcspccta,
BILE and wealthy farmer of that county.
"A letter to tho Richmond ENQUIRER
says
An exciting court was held to-day,
which committed Mr.. Bowyer for trial
before the Circuit Court. The tcsti-
mony before the examining court went
to show that Mcdowell had scduccd a
weak minded daughter of Mr.. Bowie,
from her home, and furnished her with
u way bill and money to 80 North
where he would meet and provide fol
her comfort; that he had urged her tc
this course on the ground that he hat
learned that some one intended to scnt
an anonymous letter to her father, ac.
quaintlng him with their intimacy, anC
that ifher father found it out he woult
probably kill her. That five of Mr.
Bowyer's servants had frequently car
ried notes from Mr.. Nj. to Miss B.
that Mr.. Nj. had frequently been seer
proving about the premises of Mr.. b
late OF evenings, ard that Miss b. hat
been on the same evening saunterins
IN the same direction; that Miss b
; did leave home and was found by hcl
brother, who went in pursuit, in tn,
city of Baltimore, in suspicious house
MIR. Mcdowell also left home shortl,
after Miss b. left, and was absent som,
time. Mr.. Bowycr brought his daugh
ter from Baltimore and placed her il
charge of DIR. Stribling, of the Western
Lunatic Asylum, after which the shoot
ing occurred which resulted in tn
death of Mcdowell. Did,. ....
Mr.. Bowyer is, in all respects. on
OF our very best citizens-rcmarkabl,
gentle and courteous in his intcrcours
with his neighbors, and peaceful in al
his counscls.
LATER. Fincastle, Sept. l6.
Henry ". Bowycr, examined on tn
charge Of killing James Mcdowell, sen
was acquitted by the examining cou
to day. There was loud applause i
the court room upon the announcement
OF the decision of the magistrates.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24
The Clemens and Wise Duei.

The Richmond ,SouM Of Saturday
contains the following in reference to
tho duel between Mcsgrs. Clemens and
Wise -
About sunrise yesterday morning
duel was fought, in a retired spot, just
beyond Fairfield Race Course, between
O. Jennings Wise, one Of the Editors
Of tie Richmond Enquirer, and Hon.
Ehclrard Clemens, Representative in
Congress from the Wheeling district in
this State. The weapons were ducling
pistols, and the distance ten PAGES, or
less than thirty feet. Three shots were
exchanged without effect. At the 4th,
the ball from Mr.. Wiso's pistol struck
Mr.. Clemens in the right thigh, little
below tic hip, and passed through,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24
Fhc Fest Maine Ea.v.

The Legislature Of Georgia has pas
sed a law authorizing the appointment
of Liquor Inspector, whose duty it
shall be to examine and thoroughly
test the poisonous ingredients contain
ed in liquors, and should they find any
strychninc or other poisonous drug in
any liquor, the person selling the same
Is to be ordered to take it out Of the
State; and if he sell any druggcd Ii.
quor, knowing it to be such, or after
its inspection, he is to pay a fine of
one hundred dollars for the first Of
fence two hundred dollars for the sec
ond offence; four hundred dollars for
the third and one thousand for the
fourth.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24
PiMPLES AND BLoTCHEs

Are The result Of impure blood The bloc
becomes thick and clogged. The skin is not
able TO cast of The impurities so important
to health low many young men and so.
men we see with ;he;T faces covered wilh
pimPles and blotches, who are cnIeavorioq
10 remove them by the use Of soaps and
washes OF various kinds. This is very dau-
gerous, and should never be- prac,ised by
persons desirons Of good health. Mo theirs
who have children afflicted with sores and
eruP'lons should never dry them up BY OK.
ternal applications for in this way they
will drive in The humors and produce i'll
health Tor the child during lis whole ljlo
time. There is 10 mother that likes TO see
her Children afflicted with feeble health.
MORSE'S INDIAN ROOT PILLS arc ptc
pared expressly for the cure Of erupiions Of
me skin, such as Pimples, Botches, Sores,
&c. They c!ense the blood OF impurities,
producing eau,ful, clear and healthy
skin, so much admired by all people Of
taste and refinement. '.>l
DR.. Horses Indian Root Pills are cold
by all dealers IN Medicine. Sept. al n.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

CHIcAGes--What sometimes takes
place in Chicago may DO imagined BY
an anecdots told in a Western paper,
which is, in substance, that produce
operator from the State of New York
bought a lot of STUB. tail" corn on
speculation, put it safely in store
house, then amused himself at billiards
horse riding, carriage promcnadins.
and exceedingly severe spree, occupy.
ing alone four or five days. When io
recovered the first thing he asked for
was cocktail; the second q newspaper.
lie found from the market reports that
corn had so risen in tho price that he
could sell at profit of c2epen thousand
eight hundred! Ofcoursc ho improved
his chance, pocketcd his money and
went home to his wife and children 3
wiser and better man.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24
ThOS. Collins VS.. the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company. ...

We see it stated in the Baltimore
Sun that the case Of Thomas Collins
vs.. the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
company, which was taken up for trial
at the late term Of the circuit court Of
Preston county, has been compromised
by the company confessing judgment
for ten thousand dollars and costs of
suit, and also, that Collins sued for one
hundred and fifty thousand. This
is true in part only. Thos. Collins
was a contractor for the construction
of sections 178 and ITO of said road,
and the engineer in his final estimate
made tho value Of the work done in
said two sections one hundred thousand
dollars. The estimate ofthe company's
engineer being unsatisfactory to Col
Inns, he sued the company for fraud
in the estimates; and an elaborate
argument by G.. W. Russell for com.
peny and A. L. Raymond for Collins
and the decision of the court. favorable
to Collins on the law of the case, the
company by its attorney confessed
judgment for ten thousand dollars over
and above the final estimate-thc COM
pany thereby admitting the fraud al
legged against its local engineer to the
amount of ten thousand and costs of
sUit.-Ediymon FUginian. .
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 81, 1856
ADVERTlZING AGENCIES.

The following gcntIemon are authorised TO re-
coNc Advertisements, &c. for this paper, Viz.
New >ork--S. NJ. rct,cngill 4 Co. 80. 40
Nassau street.
Nisschcr, Owen & Co., 3i6 and 34S Broadway.
II. S. Schcll's Advertising agency, No. $50,
broadway. We have good deal Of confidence
in this concern.
philadelphia. W. Gang, NorthwcS, cor
ncr Of Third and Walnut streets, opposite the
Merchants Exchange.
Pltthburg. Samuel Mcdonald, Office Of the
IRON City newspaper.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24
PERSONS ADVANCED IN LIFE,

And feeling the hand Of Time weiahin.
heavily, upon them, with all its attendant
ills, will find in The use Of Hoofland's Ger
man BitIers, all Elixir that will instil new
lie INTO their veins restore in a measufs
me energy and anor Of more youthful daye,
buiid mp their shrunken forms, and gieo
heal il and energy 10 their remaining years
ASK for UooR0nds German BHiers, pre- pa
red by Dr. G. NJ. Jackson, dis Arch Street.
Philadelphia. They are sold by druggists
and slorekecpers, in every Town end village
IN the U. States, Canadas, West Indies and
South America, at rs cents per bottle.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24
h0Ra'oha {. H., Sept. 4, 1853.
The hanging Of Burns at Whneiin

The hanging of Burns at Wheeling,
says the Wellsburg llcrald) has rcyi-
we'd the question Of the propricty or
improperly of capital punishment
and we have heard numerous wise dis.
cusslons not only Of the main question
but Of the kindred topics connected
with and branching out of it. Our O.
pinion in regard to this subject is, that
capital punishment is necessary evil,
and that hanging is one Of the uses for
! which hemp was created. Blood for
blood, is the essence Of the stern but
divine command and whether it suits
the refined notions Of modern philan.
throplsts or not, it is a doctrine that
the experience Of all mankind has en-
dorscd, and practice which men have
found indispensable to the preservation
Of order in society. All experiments
with the view Of finding substitutes
nave proved failures up to this date
The utility Of making them ostentat-
ousIy public is another matter concern
ing which serious doubts may well be
entertained. 1t is sad but true that
men, and women too, take q horrible
pleasure in gloatipg over the death
throcs Of miserable fellow creature,
as is evidenced by the huge crowds that
otteod such exhibitions and by the
ayidty with which they read & listen
to the details Of all the circumstances,
and the moro horrible the better, con.
noctcd herewith. 1t would be better,
perhaps, were executions private.
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Jr3s The weather continues very
LA. I 4
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24
New COUNTERFEIT.--The Baltimore

New COUNTERFEIT.- The Baltimore
Patriot of Saturday says: ~
We were shown this morning new
ly issued counterfeit Five dollar note,
on the North Western Bank at Wheel
ing, Va. 1t bears most striking resem-
blance to the genuine, and would easily
be imposed upon the public. 1t was
detected by the vigilant teller of Messrs.
Johnston & Bros, and in this way :
the right hand vignette being circle
and having the word fee imprinted in
the band the word on the bottom Of the
counterfeit is upside down but not so
in the genuine. Any one can now
detect them by observing this mark.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

CoLLIsIoN.--Wc learn that there
was collision on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, at Kingwood tunnel, on
Sunday night,the trains colliding beipr
the Express from the East and the Acc
COMMUNICATION from the West. For.
tunately but little damage, beside ,be
crushing fthc catchers,, was done
The collision is said to have been oc
casionel blythe failure of the conduc.o,
on the Express train to observe the
timetable, which hadjust been changed
in consequence of which lie has beer
summoned before the company's off,
Gals at Baltimore. - lYheeisna Tsns.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24
Intoxicating LIQUORS.

The following resolution was adopt
cd at the meeting Of the Winchester
Prcsbytery on the I'd instant:
Resolcea, That in the judgment of
this Prcsbytcry it is inconsistent with
Christian obligations and responsible.
litics, to make use Of intoxicating liqu-
ors as a beverage, or to countenancc
such conduct in others, and that it be
and hereby is recommended to all the
members Of tho Churches under our
care, to give prayCrful heed in this re-
gard to the injunction of the apostle :
" abstain from all appearance Of evil. >"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

gW~ WOODBURY. FEMALE SIENNA
RY.-Thc Examination of the pupils
Of this Seminary will take place on
Wednesday and Thursday next. All
the friends of education are invited to
attend.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

woous on MS father S farm. He had been
thrcshng with o fail in the early part
of the day, and after dinner took a
basket, and informed his parents that
he was going after berries. Not re.
turning at night, his father made search
for him and found him hanging by the
neck, dead. lIewas only fifteen years
old. H III n -
The most desperate piece of GOODNESS
we have heard of recently, was that of
q young man named Maynard. in Bad
AK county, Wisconsin, whose leg was
recently amputatcd. While the leg
was being taken off, he coo1y asked for
a chen Of tobacco, and inquired the
price @ q cork leg, saying that he in
tended to have one as soon as he got
well and could earn one.
THE sandstone rocks of Adersbach,
in Bohemia, have been visited by per.
sons from all quarters of the globe, on
account of their grotcsquc and fantastic
forms. Ten years ago another defilc
OF sandstone rocks was discovered near
Weckelsdorf. 10 this is now to be
added the discovery of grand layer
of pctrified trees. 1t stretches to the
cXtento OF two miles and half in length.
and half q mile in breadth, and there
is one poiot where 90 OO0 ~ % ono
stems Of petrifed wood NAV be seou
at one rlnncn ~ ' 10 'e'"
TEXAS is nort;cin,t;no, IN tho oro.
revival. In Houston /. nnion nrsvor
meeting was sustained twice a dov for
fifty.fonr davs. then chongod 70 tbroa
times week. mecting in The Motto ns,
Baptist and Presbyterian churcbos
Union PRAYER meet;n % nrc nlso ;n n,n
gress at Galveston An,san ia " VIZ H.
co and nrotoctoI rol;s;a,a any Gus y
are being hold ut vorioSs nthnr nas
IN tbo Sal 90 ' 'o' . o ''''S points
A s;non)or ;nc;lont ,ln,o..
dent. hapncned 70 n ~oMnn I Ia, ave.; .,
State street, Boston Sbo ,s,s 90" s;;,;, "A.
on the balustrnde w,;t;no for tho s s.tsn.
horses driven NV fa1aJa" - lW y
along, when she tipncd from bo ~ s sont
turned complete somerset an md e se".,
down on her fect evncr; Hu nno eainc
Jury. but filed With nrofounJ as.0 ~ ,h
bystanders, assured that the involuntary
actress had experienced no damage,
expressed their appreciation in loud
applause. ....... .. .......
Bishon James nc tho NJ +. rh,,uo,
had q narrow csc,na from- doath ' ~
indianapolis, on Tbyrsdov IT, u ~,
passing along tho streot fro, tLo wa" va
sidencc of Bishop Ames whnn he ,vao
carelessly fired by some boy, and pain.
fully wounded. The sho. entered the
lett cheek and penetrated the side of
the nose. A surgeon soon extracted
the shot. .r. ..... ..... 20. m
|. A soc;ctv If sn;r;t,,,;s., :; W..
Orlcans ccvntv h " 'i h IN La /,
to cure n sick NAM bv Sn;r;, a,i"S iaaie'
tions and henl;na ~ odipnr, VIVA, e,leso''p-
undertake 70 rosnrrnu. ~ "'' I ue"t u!
accordance with sunnosod VIZ 1891. Douy III
from the Shirt worId . Tbnm fa iIs,I1 -
mt life in thu boIn Sc aa',, 10y '"i'eu , ~
a..s..
4 vopno mo rr;o1 ,,J.. p
oble coMnoot;"ns '"ay' VI fesPcS''
wos recently , orrsst ~ A ~ Nm N; T.,
ncrson A. snon W. 10 ~ u,soluerly
made n,;tn nm n,n,h %" d ne, ,, ari:ss was
sinolo ,non la L,'.; VI 'i, ., ,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

Tile Naine Elcction.-The returns,
as far as received, show that the State
has gone for the Republicans by large
majority, somewhat decreased, how
ever, from last election. Tho Demo.
Gratis made desperate efforts to carry
some Of the Congressional districts, but
have failed. The returns, as far as
received, indicate the election Of Gov.
Morrill, by from 5000 to 5000 major.
ity, and the choice Of all six RcpGbli
cans to Congress.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

J,ioIent Storm IN VGgimia.-A vio-
lent storm of Wind, rain and hail, passed
over the neighborhood of Gordonville,
Va, on Saturday last. The Alexandria
Gazette says: ... ......
At Gordonville the car house of the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad Com.
pany, in which were four passenger
anda baggage canvas only saved from
total destruction by the support afford
ed by the cars within, which prevented
its prostration. Piles of two.inch plank
were hurled into the air and carried to
a great distance. a dwelling half u
mile distant, in course Of erection, and
belonging to Mr.. Morgan Boalc, was
blown down and completely destroyed.
Trees, fences and everything in the
course Of the storm, were swept before
its fury.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

causing serious fracture Of the bone.
MIR. Wise was uninjurcd. The parties
tEen returned to the city, and Mr.. Gle.
mems was conveyed to his hotel where
he now lies under surgical treatment.
The wound, we understand, has caused
him but little suffering; or, rather, he
has thus far ovinccd the utmost forth
tude, maintaining the composuro which
he is said to have exhibited on the field.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

interesting to Newspaper Proprietors.
Ono Of the courts Of Indiana, recent
ly made decision, which is of interest
to all newspaper proprictors through.
out the Union. A controversy existed
relative to the charge for advertising,
between the Commissioners Of Uamil,
ton and the Patriot constitute u con
tract. If work is given to newspaper
publishers without a special contract
contraveDing the published terms, the
publisher can charge and receive &C.
cording to the terms SO published. 1t
is not necessary to prove what the
work cost, or was worth the publish.
ers have a right to fix tho estimate
value of their columns, and if so fixed
no other question need be asked, but
the price thus charged can be recover.
cd"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

GsgA. The Hon. Amos A. Lawrence
was nominated for Governor Of Massa-
chusetts by the American convention,
by reclamation.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

g2s~ The appointments of the NJ. =.
Annual Conference, recently held at
Harrisvillc, Ritchic county, will appear
in our next.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

Tile NdtionalRcvenue - The Wash.
ington correspondent Of the Tribune
says that as the Custom receipts last
week at New York were but $3.50, 900,
the belief is gaining ground at the
Treasury Department that the rates Of
duties must be increased. The def.
cheney bill will be perfectly slaughter
ing if the Indian war is to be prosccu.
tedin Washington Territory, and trains
beyond the four thousand wagons all,
ready sent to Utah are to be continued.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

Horses Kyiied By Eattng Rusted
Oats. a Canada paper says that
gentleman recently turned five horse
into q field ofrust oats, and they were
all found dead the next morning.
Rust is supposed to be caused by very
minute insect which lives on tic Juice
Of The straw, aud sbc rust is its poison.
Gus sccrcti0ns.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24

JT1v The weather continues very
dry. Docs any body ask for ram ?
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-24
THE Tariff Democyacv of peupsyl

The Tariff Democracy Of Pcnnsyl
ranta.-The whole Democratic party
Of Pennsylvania, Lccompton and anti
Lecompton, seem to be coming out in
favor Of a protective tariff. At a large
Democratic meeting in the large Dem.
ocratic county Of Berks the othor day,
the following was unanimously adopt,
cd:
Rc8olrca, That VIC arc unqualified.
ly in favor of the repeal or inodifica.
ton Of the tariff Of 1857, and earnest.
" desire that adequate protection
shall be secured to the great industri-
al interests Of our State and country.