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The Washington union., 1858-02-20


1890 From Peru by Reserve. Somerset and Jalaps to
Marion. 80 miles aud back, once week
Leave Peru Friday 1t Wa y;
Arrive at Marion by pm,
Leave Marion Saturday at am;
Arrive at Peru by 5pm.
i29l From Peru, by Mexico. Perysbug. Five Corners,
and Green Oak, TO Rochester, - miles and back,
a wsck.a
si4 Leave Peru Friday al L pm;
Arrive at Rochester by 8 m
Leave Rochester Saturday at am;
Arrive at Peru by pm.
lal9a From Losansport, by Metes, Fulton. Rochester,
Sidney. and Argos, to Plymouth, 45 miles and
back, three times week.
Leave Logansport Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
ats
Arrive at Plymouth by pm;
Leave Plymouth Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
A6am;
Arrive at Logansport by pm
1898 From 1osanspo, by Blue Grasp Kewann. Bruces
Lake, and Aubbecnaubbee 10 yellow River ~
miles and back, a week.
Leave Logansport "Wednesday at m,
Arrive at Yellow River by 6 pm,
Leave Yellow River Thursday at 6 m,
Arrive At Logansport by pm.
1884 From Lognnspor, by Spring Creek aud Twelve
Mile, 10 Penysburg, is miles and back, once
week.
Leave Logansport Saturday al am;
Arrive at Perrysburg by ~ m;
leave Penysburg Saturday at pm;
Arrive at Logsnsport by 6pm
1895 From Logansport, ty Royal Centre. OAK and Two
Mile Prairie, 10 Winnamsc, 26 miles and back
once week
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26
A RICH SCENE.

TRANSFERRED at the Mayors office,
yesterday. A woman who lost her
husband some timo since, by drowning,
had been addressed through the Alleg-
heny post office, by one "John @. Ken
mock" stating that he was a man of
family; had lost his wife by cholera ;
was in easy circumstances did not
want to marry again ; could not live
altogether as celibate; did not wish
to visit disreputablo places; and pro-
posed to make an arrangement which,
without matrimony, might be mutually
satisfactory. The letter fell into the
hands ofthe mother of the woman for
whom it was intended. 1t was shown
to the Mayor, and an action of libel
was preferred against "John Q. Ken,
mock" But who was he?
The letter stated that the lady might
propose time and place for on interview.
a reply was Immediately "gotten up"
under the direction of the Mayor
John Q. was notified that he could have
an interview, at the Market street
entrance to the City Hall, at half past
two o'clock, Friday afternoon. She
stated that she would wear bro wn veil,
and hold handkerchief in her hand.
He was directed to hayo q small piece
Of ribbon in button hole of his coat,
and have handkerchief in one hand.
A good natured colored girl, at the
solicitation Of officer Hamilton, under
took to personatc the widow. Arriving
at the City Hall door, she was soon ae-
costed by suspicious looking old cod
ger, who held handkerchief, but who
had not ventured to display the ribbon.
care you Mrs. -------?" asked the
old chap. "No, sir" politely answered
the colorcd girl, (whose color was hidden
under the darkness of the veiD "but
you will please take walk with me-"
she continued giving him to understand
that he was on the right track. They
walked lovingly together down Market
to Fourth, and up Fourth to the Mayors
Office. We must not tell all that passed
between thcm---sufIico it to say that,
when opposite the May or's Office, "John
Q. Kennock' was snatched by officer
1Iamilton,and in a jiff was in the august
presence of Mayor Weaver, surround.
cd by half a dozen lawyers. lilo was
perfectly astounded. There was the
letter, and tho information for libel
lie denied everything, but was com
plctcly cornercd by tho colored girl,
who had fled when he was arrested,
but popped in at the back door-unyeil.
cd--and willing to testify against him,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26

A letter in the New York Herald,
dated Fort Clark, Texas, thus refers
to thriving German settlement !:
"Some thirty miles from San Antonio
is located the flourishing German vii
lage of New Braumfels, an oasis of
thrift and industry amidst desert of
genuine Texan laziness. The main
street of the village is very wide, and
lined on either side by neat painted
cottages, with tasty grass plots and
flower gardens in front. Here YOU
find an excellent hotel, bakery, some
fine stores, and no less than ten wagon
factories. These German settlements
abound in educated men-Hungarians,
Poles, and even Austrians, rivaling Q
the Germans themselves in education
and refnement-all, or nearly all,
exiles from the fatherland, or account
of their political opinions. AsI have
remarked in previous letter, these
Germans are doing for Texas great
work of civilization, gradually convinc.
ing the people of that State that indus
try and economy carry wealth and pros.
perity along with them, and form the
sure foundation of a powerful and in
fuential community. ..... ...
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26
Conviction of Rev. Daniel Dowuey,

The argument in the case of the
Rev. Daniel Downcy was opened on
Wednesday last by w. S. II. Baylor,
Esq, for the prosecution Messrs.
Skinner, Bell, Baldwin and Niche,
spoke on the other side; and Col. Har-
man for the Commonwealth, concluded
the discussion at q late hour on Satur-
day afternoon. The jury retired for
short time, but being unable to agree
the Court adjourned to Monday morn
ing. At the opening of the court on
Monday morning twas announced that
the jury had agreed upon verdict.
The prisoner and the foreman rose to
their feet, and the latter pronounced
the ct.-Guilty of murder in the
second degree. The term ofimprison-
mont in the State penitentiary was fix
ed at eight years. The prisoner re-
celved the announcement with forti-
tude, slightly increased pallor, and
a downcast expression of countenance
being the only symptoms Of emotion.
Thus has ended trial which has excl.
ted great interest in this community,
and throughout the country. The
facts are so familiar to our readers,
that we deem it useless to recapitulate
them. --,Stdunton Spectator.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26
SCaT0ld Conversions.

The Fredericksburg Recorder has
an article on the extraordinary con-
versions which murderers are wont to
profess just before the day of execu
ton arrives, and which are duly paraded
by the press before the public. The
Recorder says: Co.,. ....
"Now we do not doubt the power of
God to convert the most hardened
wretch that ever paid the penalty tho
law affixed to his crime. Nor do We
mean to intimate that it is not the duty
OF Christian minister to carry the
tidlngs of salvation even into the gloomy
cell of the felon. Yet we are free to
confess that we have not the slightest
confidence in the conversion of one in
thousand of those who, under the
gallows, profess that they are resigning
mortality for glorious immortality
beyond the grave. Aye, there is a
fearful responsibility resting upon the
pulpit and the press for giving publicity
to such scenes. What is the result Of
it? Why, the ignorant are thereby
encouraged to the commission of the
most atrocious crimes, because, if found
out, they are indu ced to believe that
before the day of execution, with the
aid of minister, they can BIO prepared
Tor an entrance into Heaven"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26
Singular Case.

The Altoona Tribune notices n re-
markable cure for deafness, by electri.
city. A citizen of that place suddenly
lost his hearing, and after every means
known to the medical fraternity had
been exhausted, electricity was resort.
cd to. An instrument was produced,
and placing the end of piece of wire
in each ear, the electric current let on
lightly at first, and gradually increased.
After continuing the operation for some
time, the hearing of the man was 80
much restored that he could hear q
heavy rap upon the table. Again the
wires were insertedin his ears, and the
fluid applied. On removing them the
second time, tho patient could hear
loud talking in the room. This opera.
ton took place in the afternoon, and
the patient was then allowed to rest
until the next morning, when tho wires
were again inserted, and after apply
ing the fluid for a few minutes, the
hearing of the man was perfectly re-
stored.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26

The crop of Chinese sugar cane in
Iowa is said to be very large. In some
counties there was as much sorghum
as Indian corn raised.
gA- The Sorghum is growing into
favor wondrously, and no doubt deser-
vedly. About 200 gallons Of syrup
have been made recently in the. neigh.
borhood Of Jimtown,' in this county /;
and they say, down there, that after
the blades are stripped for fodder, and
the syrup is expressed from the cane,
by soaking the cane until it ferments,
and again pressing, it yields with the
skimmings saved from boiling) the best
OF vinegar; and finally, the stalks, as
taken from the press, arc an excellent
article for making paper. If all this
is true, and we presume it is, who will
not cultivate the sorghum?
p,yH Mr.. Leonard Selby, of this
county, tells US that from 26O hills of
the Chinese cane, no has made nine
gallons of excellent syrup. He has a
choice lot of seed, the second crop from
China, which will be given to appli-
cants. .... ...
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26
From the Valatia IN. Y Weekly Times,
May To- 1853

GARGLISo OiL.--Th;s article which is nd.
veTl'sed III our paper is one ef the bes, ar.
t'cles in use. 1t is not like most of the pa,.
ent remedies OF the day, made to make mon
ey on merely, but it is composed Of re medi
az properties that are truly valuable, and
nas accomplished more astonishing cures
man any other article protesting the same
virtues. 1t is in fact just what il is adyer.
,isei.
-, we understand that the wife Of Jacob
CiarPer had o stiff joint in one OF her hands,
wMh'cn mad been SO for some time, until
,e" weeks SINCE when she was Induced to
,ry merchants Gargling Oil; and astonishing
to say, the joint is as pliabe as sny one On
the hand. The article is calculated for ei
.ner man or beast, as will be seen BY re Ter
encc TO the advertisement.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26

g@- A Democratic meeting took
place on Monday--John Lemly, ESQ.,
presiding. Delegates and alternates
were appointed to the Convention at
Petersburg, with instructions to vote
for John Lctchcr as the candidate for
Governor.
The Democrats Of Preston county
met on the 9Th inst. at Kingwood-
DR.. kemble in the chair. Four dele
gates from each magisterial district
were appointed to the Convention at
Petersburg, instructed to vote for John
Letchcr as the first choice of the meet
ing, but pledging their hearty support
to the nominee Of the Convention.
The meeting unanimously objected
to Petersburg, as an out Of the way
place for holding Convcntion-but
agreed to submit to it because they
couldn't help it.
The Democrats Of Taylor county
held a meeting on the 18th inst, and
appointed Is delegates, instructed to
vote for Letcher.
IS delegates were also appointed to
attend the Senatorial Convention of
this district, composed Of Taylor, Pres
ton and Monongalia, and Fcttcrman
suggested as the place, and the first
Thursday in February as the time for
holding said Convention.
In Brooke county, the Democracy
has instructed the delegates in favor
of John Lctchcr; they consider Con-
gressional Convention unnecessary
fully endorse the course of Hon. S.
Clemens, and favor his re. reelection.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26


The whole vote of the American par.
ty in New York is set down at 60, 600.
That for Gerret Smith is though not
to exceed 5000. This latter vote is
considered an evidence that the great
body of the people will not favor ultra
abolition sentiments. Mr.. Seward, in
his Rochester speech, though inculca,
ting strong anti.slayery views, was o.
bliged to soften his haranguo at the
close by stating that all measures for
the extirpation of slavery "must be
left to the States who are alone inter-
csted." Itmay well be asked, then why
does he mcddle with subject confes.
scdly not within the scope of Northern
consideration
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26
ANOTHER CASE OF DYSPEPSIA,
DAlDwINsvILlr, N. z, March 4, !,

DAlpwINsvILLr, N. T., March 4, 1886.
Dr.. G. NJ. Jackson, Dear Sir .--IIavinp p,
eeired great benefit from the use of IIooa.rd.
German Bittcrs, think it my duty asa rfieD.
ofmankird, to let them know it. Ihad for ye,,,
been afflicted with Dyspepsia, arising from =,
affection Of the liver and arrangement of H.,
stomach. Twas under tho care Of the Physical,
oil this vicinity, but obtained no relief lw,,
Induced through the advice ola friend, to CON.
mence tho use Of your Bite rs and took fsi,Lr'.
~ according to directions, three bottles, wbio,
entraly cured me, and / now find myself il a.
good health as have ever enjoyed.
Respectfully yours,
JOHN G. QUEENEs.
Ask for HooAand's German pi,ten. Tsks
nothing else, and see that the signature Of c
d. Jackson is on tho wrapper of each bo,,le.
These Bittors ave for sale by druggists ana
s'orckeepeTs in every town and village in the
United States, Canadas and South America. 4,
10 cents per bottle. Nov, s 2w
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26

SERMoNs.-A correspondent of the
Presbyterian, thinks that sermons in
length should be as follows-"Short
sermons, 25 minutes; orthodox SER
mons, 50 minutes; long sermons, SO
minutes preposterous sermons, 60
minutes. When sermon reaches IS
minutes, it has passed Rubicon !;
each additional minute is equal to two,
till the hour is exhausted; thereafter
the increase is in geometrical progress
ion, and the English language does not
furnish adectives su fficiently express,
i've to describe sermons beyond the 60
minutes. Orthodox sermons may be
either long or short, but never prepos-
ferrous"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

The Minutes of the Grand Division
of the Sons Of Temperance of Va, at
its 14th annual session, held in Chris.
tiansburg, October q, 1858, are pub
lished. In his annual report the G..
w. ?. says:
Within the past year Al new Diyi-
sions hare been chartered, and we hope
are actively at work, whilst large and
valuable accessions to the Order have
been made in many portions Of our
jurisdiction. In not few of our Di-
visions however, although harmony al
mostuniversally exists, yet Indifference
and apathy prevail to an extent which
deserves severest censure. They must
be aroused from this dangerous leth-
argy."
The G. W. P. refers with just pun
gency to the withdrawal from our ranks
Of many, who ''from motives of selfish
interest," or from want of moral STAN
ina, have ceased to be recognized with
US, and adds - ..... .. ....-
Already we see our ranks filing
up, and by those whom wo most desire
to see enlisted in our cause we mean
the youth of our country. Within the
past year, our accessions have been
chiefly Of that most interesting class,
and with delight VIC hail their coming.
The old refuse, but they rapidly die
off, and their places are being filed by
other and diffsrent men, and such as
are deeply imbucd with the great prin-
ciple of Total Abstinence.
"And our fair country women too
are coming in among us, especially in
the country and in our villages. Soon
it will extend to our large towns and
cities, when, as in every thing else in
which they cordially engage, an i'm
pulse will be given to our cause which
will be irresistible. 10 them our doors
are now thrown open, many have en-
tered, and already their benign influ-
ence is beginning to be felt, giving to
us the sure hope of perpetuity to our
cause, and Of blessings to our beloved
country"
Among the means adopted for in
creasing the efficiency of the Order, is
the publication of a ,oeeky Family and
Temperance Journal. The " Virginia
Conductor is now issued weekly from
Petersburg, at $3.50 year for single
copies, or in clubs Of FIVE and over al
$1.O0 each. 1t is. ably edited by j
RICHARD LEwELLIN, a member of the
Grand Division. If properly sustaine
it will prove a powerful auxiliary in
the cause. We should like to make UP
large club. Call ard examine, and
subscribe.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26
DeSertiOn Of the PreSid emit,

The Richmond Wing alludes to the
Kansas policy of the Administration,
which was dictated by the Southe IN
Democracy and opposed by Douglas,
and calls attention to the fact that this
same Democracy has now deserted
the President and taken up Douglas.
Says the Wing: "The President has
faithfully adhered to the policy sug-
gcstcd and approved by the Southern
Democrats themselves and yet in the
face of this admitted and notorious
fact, he has been basely deserted AM.
betrayed by his Southern friends-by
the very men for carrying out whose
wishes and policy in regard to the ad-
mission Of Kansas, he brayed the re.
monstrances and incurred the displcas-
ure of nearly the whole Democratic
party of the North, and of nearly the
whole people of the North for the sake
of gratifying his party friends at the
South, and beh old his reward lie is
utterly abandoned by his party of both
sections, while the man who made vio-
lent war upon his administration, upon
its policy, upon what was called great
Southern measure, is the person to
whom the great bulk of the Democra-
cy, North and South are now paying
their homage! The Little Giant in.
deed is called the saviour of the Dem.
ocratic party of tho country--its ga
viour in consequence Of his opposition
to the Democratic party and o Demo
cratic Administration, on their great
test measure Is n OF this strange
and curious spectacle Is it not a.
mong the mysterious wonders of the
times to see a Democratic President
condemned for what they say was his
duty, and to see a Democratic Senator
commended and exalted for triumph
ing over Democratic Administration,
and over the Democratic party itself p
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26
OUR BOOK TABLE.

, The KNIcKEKBoCKER for December
is before us, and we have been so cap
tivated with its contents that we have
copied several short articles before we
thought of the invasion of copy right.
See first page of this paper, and if you
are half a Dutchman you will enjoy a
hearty laugh over Hans Breitmann' s
Barty.' We shall have to copy doc
tor Pillarius, too, at whatever risk -
The kNIcKERBocKER is not lendablc,
but we are authorized to club it with
the UNION for $3.50 a year-thus
Offering chance to savc Dollar on
the. two publications.
ARTnUR's Ladies Home Magazine,
CATER a tight squeeze through the P.
o., where it stuck till the leaves are
all cut) has found its way to our table.
1t contains Is original articles, and IS
embellishments, some of them beauti-
full. The sound moral tone of every
thing that appears in this Magazine,
entities it to high consideration.
aJ~ Our advance paying subscri-
bcrs can have ARTHUR & the UNION
for $500 year. ......
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26
INFLAMMATION OF THE EYESi

Like all other inflammation, is caused by iuipu.
rity OF tho blood, which cau,es all eruptiye dis.
cases. as Salt Rheum, Scurvy, Boils, Sores, u.
GERS, &c. The Blood being unhealthy and OF A,
impure nature, also occasions Dropsies. The
blood becomes obstructcd in the veins, tho wa.
terry part ofthe blood in consequence is thrown
out OF Their exremites and dropsy is the resul,
Many times tits occasioned by imp roper roa,.
ment OF some former disease, and tho vessels be.
nghlled with Serious matter instead of blood
Free excavations of these pills, open tho pas.
sage into tho bladder and carry OF the corrup,..
cd humors,an renew them with puro and health,
blood, which will drive out of the BODY all IN
hamation, together with oil eruptions of n,
skin and all droPsical complaints. They will
DC shield to every form OF disease to guard
and keep you from the cold, graspiag hand Of
death, and cause life and strength to remain.
and The continuance to brighten with the blosn
ofbeauty and health. ......
DR.. Morse 8 Indian Root Pills are sold
by all dealers in Medicine. Nov. 5. I'm.
-~~~~~>~~~~~~~>~
Sore and Lajlamed Eyss.-These disagreeable
complaints arc generally very prevalent at ,si,
season of the year, and ii is therefore n mn,,e,
OF some interest to the public to know that thew
may be cured most enectually. The be., 70.
medy yotdiscovercd is Brdgg's Ayetic Lninso,,
as the following certificate will show:
WEBSTER CRY, Nov. 9Th, 1857.
DR.. Bnaoo dear Sir For more III. n ,b,os
years myself and daughter have been afflicted
win infiamed eyes in an aggravated degree and
tired various physicians and hostrums 10 no
ehect. At length was induced to try the rci,o
Lin'ment, and in two months was nearly cured
and my daughter was nearly well, although part
OF the time she had been totally blind. also
used the Liniment for tho rheumatism in nv
PACK; and cured by part Of bottle. | would
not De without your invaluable remedy in my
house. Yours ,rrniv " ~
WILLIAM RUSSELL
1.J. Wadsworth, Post Master OF Iowa CITY.
confirms the above statement,
For sale in Morgantown, Va
BY FITCH CHALgANT
An agent wanted in every town and city. Az.
p'caliohs should be made to Bragg& Burrowes,
e. LOUIS, Mo-, and must always be accompanied
by good references.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26
Economy the Surest Revenus.

oiien in nothing is economy more want.
ing than in preserving health. Now, a case
OF Pr2f Humphreys Homeopathic remedies.
costs but two dollars; yet many times eacl,
year they may save calling doctor. often
cave tat OF sickness, save being laid up,
save alarm and suffering, and thus save
healih and money. There is book of sim.
pie directions with each case. SO plain Ina,
any oody can use IL with success. Two dol.
iars invested this way will pay the money
back several times each year, besides saw
ing The sickness and suffering.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26

The lawyers "spouted" considerable
law over the case, but the naughty old
colt" was finally dismissed upon paying
costs. He is about fifty years of ago,
and keeps public house in this city,
having removed here from neighbor-
ing county some few weeks ago. We
will spare him the infietion which nm
exposure of his name would entail
although he deserves no mercy at our
hand.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26

1t is said that the new post-ofIicc
building in Philadelphia will be con-
structed entirely of Pennsylvania iron.
We would suggest also the pretty free
use of Pennsylvania glass. There can
scarcely be too much light on the do
ings Of this department. I ~
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

DYsrErsIA AND DEBILITY CuaEp.--Theod"..
Frank, ESQ.,, ofthe Pit,sbarg and SteubcnyiI,
Railroad Office, Gays: '
"Eor years have an invalid rom Dyspep,,,
With hope OF relief, ! resorted to many ,%'
vcstiled remedies. but failed in deriving n,
benefit sought for, until 1 tried your HoIlanS
Bitters, the happy effects of which upon the d.
gestive organs, and IN restoring a debili,a,cd
system, causes mo to recommend il to all suf.,
ing from dyspepsia.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26

BAD BLooD.-C. Lving and O. j.
Wise are pilng the lampblack on to
each other tremendously, in relation
to something growing out of the Gle
mems and Wise duel. Each persists
in declaring emphatically that the other
is no gentleman, and therefore not &C.
ccssible by the code of honor! From
the style in which they write we judge
that they are not far wrong in this as
sumption; and we respectfully suggest
that, in order to settle the difficulty,
they procure two good rawhides, and
apply them vigorously until they make
too more! This may prevent more
calamitous result.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-11-26

@D- The County Court convened on
Monday, and is still in session, as we
infer from the regular ringing of the
bell. Having no reporter up tn ere, we
are not posted as to their doings.