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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14
The MeXic2a Protcctoratc.

The following preamble and resolu-
tons have been recently offered by Mr.
Houston in the Senate:
"Whcreas the events connected with
the numerous efforts of the people of
Mexico to establish upon o reliable ba.
sis an orderly system of self.govern-
ment have invariably resulted in COM
pletc failure; and whereas the condi-
ton of Mexico is such ss to excite q.
farming apprehensions that she may
preclpitate herself into q wild condi-
ton OF anarchy, and the more so as
she has demonstrated, from time to
time, her utter inability to suppress
intestine connections, and to conquer
the hordes Of bandits by which she is
infested; and whereas the United States
OF America, on account ofthe continent
tai policy which they cherish and de-
sire to enforce, can never permit Mex
leo to be resuhjccted by Spain or pla-
ced under the dominion Of any foreign
power; and whereas ono of the most
Important duties devolying upon civ
illzed Governments is to exact from
adjoining nations the observance of
good ncighborhood, thus shielding
themselves against impending or even
remote injury to their border security:
Therefore.
"Resolred, That a select committee
OF seven be raised to enquire into and
report to the Senate whether or not it
is eXpcdient for the Government of
the United States Of America to de-
clare and maintain a protectorate
over the socalled republic of Mexico,
in such form and to such an extent as
shall be necessary to secure to this
Union good neighborhood, and the
people Of said country the benefits of
orderly and well regulated republican
government.
In support of this proposition, Mr..
Houston, as we learn from the Nation-
al Mtel(igencer, advertcd to the chron-
ic anarchy which had 80 long distract
ed the councils of Mexico, and which
now threatened to disturb. the condi-
tons of good neighborhood between
ourselves and that country. The pro-
tectorate be advocated in no spirit of
aggression on tho rights or sovereignty
of sister Rupublic. AS a member of
tho Congress of 1928 he had aided in
recognizing the independence of Mex
leo, and it was in the same spirit that
he now sought to insure for her the
blessings of that liberty and order
which she had shown herself unable
to maintain. The Senator then re-
viewed with great particularly the
history Of tho "Monroc Doctrine"
which he desired to see asserted by the
Government of the United States.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14

ne compelled to speak Gu, against il, snd
ihose WHO are silent will pay the penalty
OF such an acQuiscene.
What Kansas may decide upon, we are
not authorized to say /: but we canno, doub,
that she wi reject the bribe with scorn.-
Whistler she does not, the wrong will be
avenged, and sacred doctrine viudica,ed -
The case has passed Into tile hands Of the
people o! the Sio'es, especially those who
have been insul,rd BY their representatives,
rs we have been by eleven Of our members
from Penns> I,ania, four of whom represent
TINS proud metropolis, where there is bu,
one sentiment, outside Of the Off eholders
and Office seckers,snd that fearlessIy agains,
me action OF the Congress Of the United
states. IN forcing an odious Constitution
upon protesting people.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14

A Vermont Judge of Probate has
Incorporated tas part of the law of
his court, that tho administrator of an
estate must allow the widow tho cost
of a newspaper, she making her own
selection, from the common fund.
Tho common law Of America now rec
ognizes the newspaper as family and
individual necessity. 1t is classod
with pigs and potatoes, cassimerS and
calico, thing to be exemptcd--likc
the family Biblo--nevor to suffer from
ropacious creditors, never to be part.
cd with in the direst poverty.
A child four years old was killed at
Norfolk, Va, few days since, by
sucking the flowers Of the yellow ies.
saminc, which is deadly poison
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14

A PARTY OF TH1EvEs-Supersitton
and traud.-A very ingenious plan of
raising the wind was recently practic-
ed by gang of gypsies, in Cobb coun-
ty, their victim being a widow lady in
moderate circumstance.
The party camped in the vicinity of
Marietta. One Of the party--a dark,
sun-burnt, woman, looking like a half
breed lndian-wcnt to the house of a
Mrs. Handy, and represented herself
as sent by the Indians who formerly
inhabited the region, to get mass of
gold, buried in place near by. The
unsuspecting lady, knowing that the
Indians had formerly made the region
n favoritc haunt, become intensely in
tcrested in the tale of the mysterious
looking stranger, and entered at once
into her plans for getting his treasure.
Her scheme was characterized by
mumrnery and suporsitious movements
peculiar TO the Indian, and only served
to hcightcn the confidence of the good
lady in the strange adventurcers. In
the progress of the plan it became nee
ccssary for the gold hunter to have
$1,000 to use as q sort Of onchantment
for tho hidden treasure, and unless
this sum could be had it was asserted
that the whole scheme would fail
The money was obtained, Mrs. II.
having portion of it in the house, land
the balance was borrowed from the
noighbors, after which the mysterious
looking gold wizard took French leave
of her new made friends, and is pro-
badly in the wild hunt for buried trca.
surcs in some other localjty.--Aug.
(Ga.) Dispatch.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14
A Ra,luay an Vurksu.-Tho first

Il Ratlway in Twksy.--Tho first
railway in Turkey, that from Smyrna
to Adm, which will be about seventy
miles in length, and which will open
out the rich plateau of Asia Minor, has
been begun under what appear to be
favorable auspices, considering the
novelty Of the undertaking and the
various problems which had to be prac.
tieally solved. The Turkish govern
ment and the local authorities have
shown the best disposition to promote
the work, and to prevent cxtortionato
demands for the requisite land the
natives, after little instruction, ma
king such good "navvios' that no for
cign labor will be required, and the
middle class willingly becomes share,
holders.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14

A disease (crysipclas) is raging in
Houston county, Georgia, on the DC.
mulgco river. IT battles tho medical
science, and has proved fatal to forty
or fifty persons within a space Of few
miles,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14

Col. kinney AND THE MoaMoHs-A Pana.
ma correspondent says that Col. Kinney has
been for some time treating with the Nor
mons, with the view of settling them on the
Mosquito coast Some months since he de.
spatchrd from that place an English Mormon,
empowered to sell them oneh half Of what ia
known as the Sheppard and Haley Grant,"
and that by tho last California steamer the
Colonel received intelligence that his pro-
positions had been (avoraby received BY the
Mormons. and that this intelligence has en-.
abled him to raise This friends say) thirty
thousand dollars in cash. and eighty thou
sand more in merchandise and supplies, with
which, and accompanied bv about twenty
followers, he has sailed for Greytown.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14

An indignant boy applied for aims
at the house OF an avaracious rector,
and received dry mouldy crust
The rector inquired of the boy if no
could say the Lords prayer, and was
answer in the negative.
"Then," said the rector, ] will teach
you that now. Our Father"
"Our Father said the boy, sis he
my father as well as yours?"
eyes, certainly"
"Then" asked the boy, how could
you give your brother this mouldy crust
of bread?"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14

EsA-l In the counties adjoining this
but one constable is to be elected in a
district; and the Commonwealth at.
torncy says one ought to be voted for
ny each voter, in this county. Candid.
ates desiring to make their election
sure would do to remember this.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14

Awful Oath.-It appears that on
the arrival of the detachment of the
18th Highlanders at that "place of
skulls" Cawnpore, after the massacre
OF our countrymen, women and chill
dren, they by some means or other
found the remains of one of General
Wheeler's daughters. The sight was
horrible, and aroused them to that
pitch, that gathering around they took
the hair from off the poor girls head,
a portion of which was carefully select
cd and sent homo to her surviving
friends. The remainder they equally
divided amongst themselves, and on
each man receiving his carefully Sc
cured out portion, they all quietly and
very patiently applied themself to the
tedious task of counting out the mum.
Der of hairs contained in each individu-
ais lot and when this task was accom-
plished they one and all swore most
solemnly that for as many hairs as they
held in their fingers SO many of the
cruel and treacherous mutineers should
die by their hands An oath that
they will no doubt most rcligiously
keep.-Hong Kong paper.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14
The Circuit Court.

The spring term Of tho ciruit for
Marion county will commence on Tho
10th day of June ncxt-thc time havinp
been changed by the Legislature.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14
TIE TURK GETTING HIS EYg.TErru

The TURK GETTING HIS EYR.TEErn
Cur. The Turkish Admiral, now a
guest in Washington, is getting his eye
teeth cut. He had not been in town
day till, a, has been before stated,
his room was entered, and one Of his
trunks robbed of $4,000 in gold, and
tho jewelled decorations of honor of
the Pacha. But the worst trick upon
him is thus told by the States of the
18th inst:
He will Of course, be lionized by the
men, admired by the women, and treat
cd with distinguished consideration by
the officers Of Government. These
courtesies he will bear hence with feel
ings of great gratitude and happy ra.
membrance; but certain other acts he
will look upon with contempt and dis.
gust. 1t is reported that, since his
arrival in this country, on a certain
occasion, a lady was admiripg an ele.
CANT cashmere shawl worn by the AID.
miral. He gallantly took it from his
shoulders and laid it upon her own to
witness its effect, or perhaps momenta,
rily, to crafty her vanity. The shawl
was q magnificent one, costing S4,-
900 or $4,000. Imagine the surprise
of the admiral, when she blushingly
oourtesied to him, and moved grace,
fully off with the coveted shawl as-a
present.! .....
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14

Sous OF TBMPERANCE.-- Tine Grand
Division Of the Sons of Temperance of
this State met at Bridgwater, Rock
ingham county, on Wednesday last.
We learn that twelve hundred access
sions to the Order, during the last
quarter, we're reported. The attend
ance Of members and others at the
meeting was unusually large, and the
strangers were delighted with the yari-
Gus attractions of Bridgwater, which
has the reputation of being the pref
test village in the State. -,Stamton
Spectator.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14

A few grains of roasted coffee eaten
Immediately after eating onions re.
moves at once the odor from the breath.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14

Ears and .Skins.-Gen. L. B. Tyler
left for home on last Tuesday morning,
having finished the business of his an
nual trip to this country collecting pei
try, &c. His business this year, ow-
ing to the open winter, has been light,
and he has only purchased some $4O,-
600 worth, when his purchases have
usually involved the expenditure of
more than double that amount. We
understand, that his trade in skin has
been much better than that in fur
Carksbury Register.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14

The Buffalo Express, in comment.
ing upon tho religious revival now in
progress through the country, suggests
that this awakening" is merely tho
premonition of great calamities to
come, and places on record the pre-.
dlction-.that the coming season will
be ono. of unexampled sickness and ia
tality.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14

A NoToRIous CREEK OUTLAW KILLED. "A
letter from The Seminole Agency, west Of
Arkansas, 10 tho Fort Smith Times, says
The Creeks have killed the notorious In.
dian Yo.bi, who has murdered so many per.
sons in the last few months. They shot him
three times; Gu, both his eyes and Knocked
him in The head with an axe, 10 be sure Of
his dealt
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14
T1SE KANSAS BILL.

The Democratic papers present very
different views Of the Kansas bill, as
it recently passed both houses Of Con-
gress, and, having been signed by the
President, has become the law of the
,und. The following extracts come to
Us through the Richmond Enquirer
whilo the article which follows these
from Forncy's Philadelphia Press, gives
the other side Of the subject. We wish
our readers to see both sides, and form
their opinions understandingly -
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-14

To SAVE HARNESS lit is the hairy side
OF leather that cracks and if harness is
doubled SO that the hcshy sides are outward,
and, II single, SO that the hairy side is nexs
TO the horse, it will not crack. The mois.
ture Of the horse will soflen the hairy side;
and the bend being SO that the fleshy side is
on the outside of the segment Of the circle,
10 crack. Wagon harness has lasted twenty
years uncracked simply by this means. The
harness maker will object to it because no
cannot put inferior leather in, as he other.
wise could. But stirrup feathers are made
SO, and so are shoes, and why net harness {?
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-07-15
virginia Mechanics IMstitutc.

The fifth annual exhibition of this Institute
will be held on the Goth of October next, in the
new aud spacious hall Of the Institute on 9Th
street This ball will afford accommodation sutf-
Gent to make most attractive display OF machine
ry, for which abundant motive power will be fur
nished, rs well of articles Of taste and interest
of whatever class or description. Valuable pre-
miums will be awarded by competent judges, with
a view to stimulate the home industry OF the
State 1t is believed that the next exhibition Will
be one of unusual interest, and it is hoped that
the citizens of Richmond and of the State at largo
will give it their cordial cooperation and support.
IL is creditable to the taste and patriotism Of our
paopje that the Mechanics Fairs ia this city have
been always a centre Of attraction, and that night
after night, during the exhibitions, immense
crowds have been iu attendance. This also speaks
we'll for the energy end judgment OF those who
have the management Of these Fairs and of the
general concerns of the Institute. The growing
popularity of this organization is one Of the most
hopeful signs of progress, in the right direction
which We have witnessed for long time in Viz
GINA The schools established by the Institute
for the education of apprentices, are doing silent
but most efficient work for the elevation and in
creased efficiency of mechanical industry. We
shouId rejoice TO behold the society literally
dowed, and enabled TO conOdct tueir schoois vi n
scale commensurate with the necessities OF the
occasion. Richmond is especially interested in
this enterprise, for Nature has evidently designed
her for great manufacturing aud mechanical town
aud by awaiting herself of the advantages of her
D sition, she cannot but advance rapidly and stea
~ in population and importance. The wonderful
growth and prosperity of Baltimore are attribute
ble not so much to her commerce as to her vast
and varied mechanical industry, in the develop,
ment of which her splendid Maryland Institute
for mechanics has exerted powerful innue nee
Let us be instructed and encouraged by this illus
trious example, aud build up an Institute in Nir-
GINA which will rival that of Maryland.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-07-15

rELE1RATByC HEWe
aypoaTsp roATa. DAILY D1sFAgua
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER STAR OF TIT
WEST.


NEW YoRK, July 1.-The steamer Star Of the
West has arrived, iIh the California passengers
and mails to the Goth uit., and sl,50o.00O IN gold
Eight thousand persons had left the state for the
Frsziers River mines, aud owing to the scarcity Of
Iaborers, prices had advanced SO per cent. SIX
steamers and ten sailing vessels were detained at
San Francisco for want Of hands.
The Hudson Bay Company bad stationed armed
vessels at the mouth of the river to prevent eini
grants carrying goods into the interior, but Amer
lean vessels reported to have entered IN epite
OF the blockade.
Business in San Francisco for the fortnight had
been quite active. There had been large sales OF
provisions, and mining implements, clothing and
firearms at advanced rates. Haxall -four gold At
auction at heavy decline. Supeifine ats li 81;
small lots at Sli.
OREGON.
The defeat Of Col. Steptoe is confirmed. lie feii
into al ambu.cade, and was attacked by large
number Of Indians. He was forced to retreat with
a loss of seven killed aud fifteen wounded the
troops were not sufficiently supplied with aaliho
milton.
general Indian war was expected. Zen Clafse
hld dispatched troops from San Francisco and Los
Angeles TO assist Col. Steptoe
The Cass Herau treaty was still under conside
ration 10 the New Grenadian Legislature. JI'u'
committee ofthe two houses had been arpointed 'o
make some compromise
NJ BelIy's contract with the Central American
Government had reached Panama, via EUROPE, ahu
created great astOnishnent.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-07-15

The late news from India 10 not iasorahie 10 'he
prospect of q speedy sahjugation OF the country
The advent Of summer, with lis terrihc indian
heats and destructive diseases, tolls fear'a'y on
the Europeans. whilst it makes no impression up
on the accimated nindoos. Sir Colin eampoe'i
has been compelled to withdraw ths bulk OF the
garrison from Lucknow, aud bis reduced army IL
barely adequate with the aid Of its native allies
TO hold the positions which they have achieved -
Indeed, the correspondent of the London Times de'
elaros that were the Sikhs 10 abandon the English,
they wonld have to retreat 70 the seaboard. NO
sooner Is one Sepoy army defeated. than another
appears In the field; Lucknow is again menaced
by rs coo men: the different corps of the English
army are threatened all sides; the Raah OF eharde
/. la open rebellion.
IL is trne that the English have only to meet
their enemies to defeat them, bat defeat does not
sensibly diminish THAR numbers. or even in the
sHgh,est degree dshearten them. They must he
met again and again, and again and again they re
turn 10 the conflict The iron hand OF the Anglo
Saxous crashes them like mosquitoes, but the
swarms are inpurnerable, and those who escarH
are not intimidsted by the fate Of those who fall
Their name Ia Legion, and Ia the midst of a popu-
la,iou of hundred and fifty millions, who are not
friendly to EngIshmeu, thoy have an ineXhausH-
BILE reservoir upon which to draw for support, sym
pathy and reipforcements. The fate at EngIish
dominion in India yet hangs in the balance, ana
treasure and blood must flow like water, before 1t
can be efnitey settled.
The Philadelphia North American remarks that
after the defeat of the American Army Mt Long
Island, followed by the loss Of Forts Washington
and Lee and the retreat across the Jerseys, many
of the most sauguiue Wings M this side Of the wa
ter and nearly all their friends on the other' con
sidered the contest at an eud. ''"bat the Ameff
cans have done" wrote Edmund Burke, 'is, IN
their circumstances, truly astonishing; 1t Is IN
deed, infinitely more than | expected from then
But, having done so much. for some$shars1'sse
began to entertain an opinion that they might
do more 1t is now. however, evident that they
cannot look standing armies in the face
The American observes that precisely similar IS
the impression made by the accounts OF BRUSH
successes in India The outbreak in India, We
have been told for months et1eciually repress
ed the Sepoys could not look standing armies IN
the face; British power was substantially re-esta
hiished But the scene changes; the rebels rally
again, display new activity, muster new forces.
and it is still possible that the the expectation oil
their final conquest may prove as falacious as
that which after the defeat of Long Island, pre-
dicted the triumph of Great Britain in America.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-07-15
VoIuuseer Arraniza 4,

The New York correspondent Of the National
Intelligence, in noticing the Seventh Ike giment,
and its recent visit to this city, remarks
Here some thoughts occur as TO the militia sys
tenn aud the best means of defence for the county.
Ifthe Government of the United States or of the
severa. States would appropriate yearly certain
sum in aid of volunteer organizations, and dispense
with the time killing and ridiculous parddes OF
the uudiscipIined militia, how easy 1t would be
10 have just sueh regiments as the New hCfk
Seventh, and an aggregate OF two hundred thou
sand men, the best trops in the world. ready. in
case of emergency, TO take the field with prompt
tude and alacrty We have heard much about
the militia being our best bulwark of defehce; but
il is only when the several corps are made up as
in this case cfmen of character aud proper pride,
with the discipline which such an officer as Gel.
Duryea can impart, that we can speak OF them
with real pride. There are other cities which can
show good specimens of volunteers aud il Is now
probable that & Rev spirit of emulation will be
excited in every portion of the country which has
had the benefit OF this tue display"
These are valuable suggestions. The Seventh
Regiment bss proved that volunteers may become
as we'll drilled as regulars. Officers of the United
States army, who reviewed this choice body of citi
soldiers in Washington, declaie ri that there is
no regiment in the Regular Service comparable
to them. Why cannot other volunteer organize.
tions attain the same efficiency! The material Ia
everywhere abundant aud excellent; there eli.
ucated officers all the country, and, with pro
per Industry and spirit, equal state of efficiency
might everywhere exist. Hitherto 1t has been
doubted whether volunteers nre capable of such
military perfection ss regulars; but, now that the
Seventh Regiment has ,howA them what they can
do their patriotic impulses will awaken them 10
renewed energy; aud, if The different States and
cities will give them helping hand, We shall have
in America an army such the world never saw
an army which, whilst 1t can protect the country
a sainst foreign Invasion, will be a safeguard in
stead Of a danger to liberty Let the Legislatures
and corporate authorities Of the nation view the
matter ia this practical light, and sense OF duty
to the country will compel them to make liberal
appropriations for the support Of the volunteer sys
TEN.