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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-07-16

: DocVoR," snid an old lady the
other day to her family physician.
4" kin you tel. me how it is that some
folks is born dumb ?" ""Why, hem !
Why certainly, madame" replied tho
doctor, sit is owing to the fact that
they came into the world without tho
power of speech" Remarked the old
lady, ''now just see what it is to have
a physical edication. I've axed nv
old man NOR nor n hundred times that
arc same thing, and all / could ever git
out on him was, " kasc they is." We'll,
I'm glad Taxed you,for l never should
q died satisfied without known it." .
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ADyERTIZING AGENCIES.

The following gentlemen arc authorised TO re-
ceive Advertisements, &c. for this paPGr, viz.
New Iork--S. M. Pe,tengill s. Co. No. ll9
N tssau street.
risscher, Owen s. Co., 346 and 3lS Broadway.
Philadelphla--E. w. Cana, Northwest cor
ner Of Third and Walnut streets, opposite the
Merchants' Exchange. Ht tm-
Pittsburg. Samuel Nc Donald, Office O tn q
Iron City newspaper. ........ ..l-...
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AND SCHOLARS :

TEACHERS AND SCHOLARS: ....
With feelings, 1 trust, appro-
pirate to the occasion, we have assem-
,bled here to commemorate the anniver.
sary of our National birth, Under
the auspices of an omnipotent God,
was the struggle for that independence
which We now enjoy, conducted and
maintained, and through which resulted
the establishment of those institutions
whereby equal rights were proclaimed
to men. The Americans heart burns
with enthusiasm as he contemplates
the deeds of his forefathers, and glows
with enkindled feelings of pride and
patriotism as he recounts the efforts of
the "sires Of 'T6," and their mighty
accomplishment in rearing the temple
OF human liberty, so colossal in
lts proportions, SO magnificent in
in its designs and so universal in its
aims. The incense that asccnds from
the altar of freedom watts as sweet q
fragrance to-day as in the "times that
tried mems SOULS" and the aspiration
of every worshipper at this shrine is
'"Peaco be within thy walls and pros,
perity within thy palaces"
Butwhilst we extol our civil and po-
llitical liberties, we must not forget that
human reason is fallible, weak and
blind; that the mantle of selfshness
frequently envelopes mankind in its
ICY folds; and that all governments how
ever perfect in their organization, un-
less controlled by the great moral
gencies discoverable by the light Of
reason, and prescribed in the revealed
will, are liable to be swept into chaos,
and submerged beneath the conflicting
elements of passion, prejudice and self.
aggrandisement. We are taught the sad
lesson by the history of nations long
since passed away, and of whose exiS-
tence scarcely a ,memento remains,
save a few broken columns an6 rnined
sepulehres, that their downfall arose
fyom such causes as these. TO avert
this fate then is the desire Of every
philanthropist and Christian; and how
to avert tits an inquiry upon which we
propose to make few observations.
! Looking for down into the gloom Of
tho mighty past, and noting the na.
tions that have arisen, hourishcd anl
dwindled to an imbccile decay, be.
hold that the character and virtue of
the people, the prosperity which they
enjoyed, their institutions and the per-
.petuity of them, and their happiness
civil and social, have all depended on
the manner and means Of their instruc.
ton. And what can tend moro to ell
eyate, to ennoble, and to promote zen.
orally the human character, than "a
religious education? ? Whit is more eff
cient to change from savage state to
all the advantages Of civilized life -
from the groyelling seryitude of slavery
to free and enlightened citizenship -
from low, degrading, morbid sensuali-
ties, to the higher and moro dignifying
snjoymcpts Of intellectual culture, ~
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Vol. 4.---No. A..
qM2 Au1A1GAM UNlDN. !.
S. SIEGFRiED, EDITOR.

TERMS...Sl. So In Advance, otherwise $500
No subscription received for shorter period
than six months and no paper discontinued un-
til all arrearages are paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS inserted at usual rates:
One square, three weeks, Sl00, and 90 cents for
each additional insertion. Yearly advertise
ments inserted at discount on the above terms, !,
per contract Candidates anaolncemen So.
Printing Office on Ffon, street, corner Of
Court Alley. a|#t# #aI' sass.
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FOUND HIS MATCH.

We saw a good thing yesterday
In the Court Of quarter sesS ms pet
y case was being tried. A We'll known
criminal lawyer, who prided himself
upon his skill in ross~examining q wit
ness, had mn odd looking genius upon
whom to operate. The witness was
boss. shoemaker. ..; "...'
40 "Soq J s'y say, ssiir, that tho prisoner is
Yes, sir, cause why she confessed
IT, ''.' 'a'
And you also swear she bound shoes
for you subsequent to the confcssion?'
Il do, SIR.
'Then, giving a sagacious look to
the Court-'we are TO understand that
you employ dishonest people to work
for you even after thoir rascalities arc
known? ......' ... :
"Of course; how else could ] get as,
sisance from lawyar?'
Not much made df that witness.
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To Destroy Flies.

To ono pint of milk add quarter
of pound Of raw sugar and two ounces
of ground pepper. Simmer them to-
gcther for eight or ten minutes, and
place it about in shallow ditches. The
flies attack it greedily, and in q few
moments arc suffocated. BY this meth
od, Kitchens, etc, may be kept clear of
of flies all summer, without the danger
attending poison.
Five Millions Asres of Land at
A4ction. The large auction sales of
lands ever made in this, or perhaps any
other country, commences in Michigan
on the 22th of July. They are techni-
cally derominated "swamp lands, but
thre e-fcurths Of them are probably
equal to the average in tie State
They will be sold in parcels of from
40 to 1000 or more acres, at prices
ganging 5 to SO cents per acre.
Where are the Jformons goiuq p
Washington letter writer gives currency
10 the conjecture that the Nlormons aIe TAX
ing their way 10 some CON venient place on
our Pacific coast. in oider, ultimately. 10
embark Tor he great AMI fertile island of
New Guinea, or some other locality in the
South 'as.nrar the polygam communirie s
OF The East, l,whrre theyCan enjoy their pscu.
liar beliefs and practices unm olested By any
other people. ~
Prospect Of Cheap Ncot.-Thc stock
train over the New York Central rail
road last Friday night, numbered 127
cars-the largest of season. The west
ern farmers are sending down their
cattle in anticipation of loss of crops
by the freshets and shortness of feed,
the coming summcr.
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why Mary said a lady to her Iii.
bcrnian assistant, "don't pour that wa
ter on the tea IL has not boiled yet
Och, yes, marm, its billed 1t billed
Ike everything this mornin' before
breakfast and | saved the wathel %
purpose for tay this cvcnin.' >"
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Morgantown, Va, July 9Th, 1858.

Gentlemen - ... ....... ............
Your Rofc OF the 9TH inst, requesting cn
behalf Of the Methodist l.. Sabbath School CO.
py of my Address, delivered on the Sd inst, for
publication, has been received.
IapPrecatc fuzzy the honor done me by the
School, bu; yet feel many misgivings az To the
propriety ofgivNg my consent 10 its publication.
j yield, hswe~er, to your request and with un-
icigncd hesitation commit the manuscript. with
.ali'its imperfecaions, TO your hands. #.
i aIn, gentlemen, your friend and obi. scrvt,
.a.# 10 IS ]. MARSHALL llAGANs
MessTs VIM Lazier, VIM. Wagner, & Elisha
E.2onbs, -
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"Will you take something ~ said q
teetotaller to 4 friend while standing
near u tavern,
81 don't care if l do" was the cx.
poctant reply.
"Wcll, said the teetotaller, "lot's
take . walk"
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This column wonte lioc to Gll il.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL ADDRESS.

..r., .-a - Morgantown, July 5, 1858.
J. NJ. IIugans, Esq, f.....
Dear Sir,--A resolution was unani
mously adopted at a meeting Of the Sabba,l,
School of the Methodist l.. Church, on the 4th
requesting you to furnish copy of your Address
for publication delivered by you on the Sd inst
On behalf of the School we respectfully ask you
10 grant their request. Yonr compliance will
qblge Your friends, y,.
WIN. LAzIER.
~ ..... WM. WAGNER,
.' . '" ELISHA CooMBS.
, 1858-04-23

The WASHINGTON MoNUMENT.-A rumor
d current that the ever-to-be-remembered
and never-to-be-fOrgotten Board Of Direc-
tors of the above institution have had an
other secret meeting, and have sent out an
other corps Of collectors, with view to
having the monument finished by the end
OF the next working season. 1t is limited
that in view Of the prevailing hard times
and the difficulty experienced by the sole
itors 10 realizing the needful, the Board
have voted to finish out the monument with
brick and mortar, with rough cast finish
to hide the little dissimilarity between the
marble surface and the brick. Hurrah!-
A monument at last. HermaphrOdite tc
b sure, but still monument.
, 1858-04-23

GREAT Discovery OF SALT PErRE.-Sali
Petre has been discovered in Southern Cali
fornia. 1t is on the head waters Of the
Pajaro river, and is said to be found in con
siderable quantities. An exchange Says
The discovery may be regarded Of great
value to the military resources Of the Uni
ted States on the Pacific, as the country
possesses immense mines of sulphur. A,
The willow, for making charcoal, is the mos
abundant tree in California, it will bo nc
difficult matter to make US much gunpowd
er as will supply the domestic demand o
the State, aud the wants of the United
States Government in case Of war.
, 1858-04-23
March On!

Heavy and thick the atmosphere,
The prospect narrow, dark, severe
Yet few steps the path is clear,
For those few steps, march on!
Dark rocks that frown as II in wrath,
Like giants ranged across the path
Be sure the gorge some outlet hath.
So trustfully march on! Dr..
A deep. wide stream that shines like glass,
Flankd by steep banks Of slippery grass
There ia some bridge by which to pass.
30 Watchfuily march onl
A tempest rattling inthe wind,
The sun In thunderrobes enshriued-
Doubt not some shelter soon to find,
Still hopefully march onl
The day goes out--the fog upcrowds,
Darkness the face Of heaven enshrouds--
A voice shall guide thee through the clouds
30 patiently march on!
II Duty set you on the way,
You need not fear-yOu must not stay; -,
Still faithfully her word obey,
Still loyalty march on! ~
Let bat your aims be high and true.
Your spirit firm, but patient too,
A Titan's strength shall go with you,
Still iearlessly march onl .....
, 1858-04-23

R@-Little or no water is found in the
stomach of a drowned person; and when it
is present Cit can ID no way have contribu'
tod to dsath. The experiments Of Ori6la
aud Mare have f-~--d a'.-A 's~ias. is never
found in bodies submersed after death; aud
that it cannot be made to enter the stom-
ach without the assistance of q tube passed
into the gullet This fact, aud that of little
or no water entering the lungs, cannot be
too widely propagated, as the popular pre-
judice is in favor Of the opposite opinioni
aud bodies taken out of the water are still
rolled on barrels, and held up by the heels,
in order TO dislodge it-a practice fraught
with the greatest danger, if the smallest
chance Of resusctaiion exist.
, 1858-04-23

PURCHASE OF MoUNT VERYoN.-Thc
Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia have
adopted a plan Of cooperation with the
Ladies' Mount Vernon Association in the
purchase of Mount Vernon. 1t is by O
small but adequate assessment on each Ma
son in the United States Zone dollar each J
with the single condition that they shall
have full liberty to occupy the premises one
day in each year There is stated to be an
aggregate of three hundred and fifty thou
sand members of tue fraternity in the Uni
ted States. The Southern Matron," as
President Of the Ladies' Mount Vernon
Association, has gratefully accepted the
proposition, and circular on the subject
has been sent to each Grand Lodge in the
United States from the Grand Lodge Of
Virginia.
, 1858-04-23

From a notice Of suFgeon-geueral Law
sons report in the American Journal Of the
Medical Sciences, it is ascertained that the
tallest men enlisted in the United States
army are from the State Of Georgia, where,
out Of one hundred, thirty were six feet and
over; while the shortest men are from New
York, where only four ont Of one hundred
were six feet. The tallest recruit from
Georgia was six feet six and a half inches,
and the mean height Of the recruits thence
was five feet eight inches. The tallest en-.
listed man from New York was six feet one
and half inches, and the mean height Of
New York recruits was five feet six inches.
The southern and western States produce
the tallest men, aud the middle and eastern
States the shortest.
, 1858-04-23
yoryo oCryrpus-Alerandcr tho r. reo

YoUXG Observation-Disclosures the Great
died at TIE early age of thirty-two. Hau-
nibal gained the battle Of CannG at about
the same age. Scipio fought at Zama
when not much over thirty. Jnlins Caesar
had conquered Gaul when he was roriy-live
GermaniuS was poisoned in his thirty-fourth
year. At the battle of Plassey, Gives
age was not so advanced as that Napo-
leon gained his mighty victory at Auster-
Iitz when he had scarcely completed his
thiriy-ffty year and at the time yelling
ton finished his campaign in the plains o
Waterloo, he was only forty-six years old
, 1858-04-23

- A NAN DREssMAKER REvEALED.-One Of
the most fashionable dressmakers in New
York turns out to be man. For several
years past be has been fitting dresses to the
Charming forms of the New York ladies,
and fitting the ladies 10 the charming forms
Of their dresses He is said to have been
extremely popular with the ladies, aud
many regret that the discovery of his sex
extended beyond themselves.
, 1858-04-23

I~Lieut. Hooper. 10 paper read by
him before the British Association Of Sci
ence, expresses his belief that the aurora
borealis is no more nor less than moisture
in some shape-whether dew or Tapor,
liquid or frozen-illuminated by the heaV-
eny bodies, either directly or rejecting rays
from the frozen masses around the pole, OF
even from the immediately psoximatesuow-
clad earth. This theory has certainly the
advantage in one respect over that Of 9th
ers, namely, its simplicity.
, 1858-04-23

p0-A according to a general survey late
ly made Of all the old castles and country
seats now existing in France, there remain.
ed 20,3l2, of which 3ll are of 18th and
18th centuries, sos of tho 18th aud 18th,
and 3,ll4'of the l6th. The others are Of
later date. More than $500 of them
have draw-bridges, turrets and crenelated
battlemeuts.
, 1858-04-23

~HOn. George Ashmun, Of MasSa-
ehuSsets, was examiaed before the Tariff
Investigating Committee on Monday. He
testified that be did receive money from
WOlcott in aid Of the passage Of the Tariff
act but denied that he had employed any
o. u 70 influence the members Of Congress
, 1858-04-23

II Fortune with smiling face
6trew roses on our way,
When shall we stoop to pick them upl
To-day, my love, to-day.
But should she frown with face Of care,
And talk Of coming sorrow,
When shall we grieye, IL grieve we must7
Tomorrow, love, tomorrow.
II those who wrong'd us own their faults,
And kindly pity pray,
When shall we listen and forgive'
To-day, my love, to-day.
But II stern Justice urge rebuke,
And warmth from Memory borrow,
When shall we chide, il chide we darei
Tomorrow, love, tomorrow.
II those to whom we owe q debt
Are harmed unless we pay,
When shall we struggle to be justi
To-day, my love, to-day.
Bat II our debtors sue for grace, D..
On pain Of ruin thorough,
When shall we grant the boon he seeksl
Tomorrow, love, tomorrow.
II Love, estranged, should once again
Her genial smiles display,
When shall we kiss the profered lipsi
To-day, my love, to-day.
But II we should indulge regret.
Or dwell with by-gOne sorrow,
When shall we weep, II weep we musti
Tomorrow, love, tomorrow.
For viTtuous acts and harmless JOYS
The minutes will not stay;
We've always time to welcome them,
To-day. my love, to-day.
But Care, Resentment, angry words,
And unavalliug Sorrow,
Come far to soon, II they appear,
Tomorrow, love, tomorrow.
, 1858-04-23

ANOTHER NEW LaNE.-In the conn .cr6ial
article Of the New York 1fi5nne Of March
eth, we end the following ...,..,e !.
Panama was steady at 1861, Tho an
rangements for putting on 4 line Of iron
propellers on both sides Of The isthmus. 10
run in connection with tho read between
New York and San Fran'sisco Is nearly
completed, and Q responsible party stands
ready the charter them at fIileen per cent
on the cost When in operation, these
boats will carry freight between the AtIan-
tic coast and California ia thirty Eve days
an advantage over water carriage uroand
the Horn which cannot fail 70 secure
large share Of the business BY the Panama
route The freight viii be about 81 Is
per square foot, or one half the present
rates" ta -111tl 80
, 1858-04-23

DR.. Wan. JOhes has been nominaisd Post
master Of Washington. in place of BARRETT
whose commission has expired. if 'ss7s'
, 1858-04-23

b4-The Mstteson Investigating Com
mttes will hold their first meeting on
Wednesday.
, 1858-04-23

~ Every man is the architect Of his
own fortune, for character is fate.
, 1858-04-23
Gbf Piunftr anb Drmutrat
n PUBLISHED ON EVERY FRIDAY MORNING
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For one year, when sent by mail or taken at the
oncs, IS 90 for six months, 50 90. Single copies,
S5 cents.
No paper will be discontinued unless at the option
Of the publisher, until all arrearages are paid
, 1858-04-23
RATEs oF ADVERTISING

For one square, az lines or less) three weeks IS 90
For every additional insertion. ...........$l 90
A liberal deduction made to yearly advertisers.
The number Of insertions must be distinctly maAed
on the margin Of advertisements sent us, they will
be continued till forbid and charged accordingly.
L. P. FISHER, Merchants Exchange Bnlding,
Bacramento street, San Frannsco, is authorized TO
receive and receipt for subscriptions and advertise
ments 10 California
, 1858-04-23
POE e x .
PrOcraStiuatiOn.

BY CHARLES MAcKAY.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1858-01-13
New Year.

AT the commencement Of new year, the under
iyned think it proper time to return thanks their
frencs ana the public Of 0rovile and its enyirons,
for the liberal share of patronage they have received
the last eighteen months, and To Remind them that as
they do not purchase goods on sixty or thirty days
credit but pay cash for every cents worth they buy
and having no ngent TO pay per centlge to, OF
the partners living In San Francisco they enabled
To offer Wines. Liquors, Srops, Cordals, &c at a
lower rate than any house in UroviIle, aud low
any firm east Of Sacramento. Their Burton Ale is so
universally esteemed us to need comment. Their
bottled LoudoE Porter is known to be as pure as the
.Thames" water can mike 1t, and their Brandes are
supposed by them to be superior from the great de-
mand ior them; they Therefore respectfully solicit a
continuance of their favors.
PARKER & OCONNOR,
Burrs brick building, Bird Street.
Jan. Aim
Oroville daily Butte record., 1858-01-13

MUGGiNsvILLE.-A correspondent of the
Amador Ledger says this place derived its
name from the character of its pioneer set
tiers. 1t is situated two miles southeast Of
Fiddletown, at the head of a small creek of
the same name, and comprises within its linn
its proper about seven or eight miners cab
gambling saloon, which are all kept in a
pery comn,odious frame building (dimen-
sions, 12xl4). Water is needed by the in
habitants.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1858-01-13
dis
NOtice.

STATE or CALIFORNIA, ONCE Bird of Supervisors,
County of Butte. De-. 9th, 1857.
1T sordered by the Board of Supervisors of Butte
County, that hereafter any person or persons pre-
senting claim or claims Cor any services labor
ot any nature, for merchandise, or any 9th, pro-
perty, or Tor suppliesfoI the use and benefit of the
County, shall certify thereon what officer or person
ordered or contracted for such labor, service or
supplies violation Of this order, after this notice,
shall be- deemed good grounds for rejection.
Attest NJ. II. DARRACH, Clerk
ByJ. Ii. MARBLE. Deputy.
Oroville, Dec. Z, 1857. d7-2m.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1858-01-13
Oruullls Dailq Butte Rsturh.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JAN. 10. 1858.

SINGULARLY MURDERoUs.--The Placer
Herald spells tragedy" thus: "tradgedy."
Butte Record.
The Record spells toadgedy" thus -
"tragedy ."--Hacer Pieraid. [ Sac. .8ge'
Fond of double DIS, amt you Mr.. .dge.
How do you like them thus: b did? Ap-
ply them to your nose-for spectacles, and
you may be enabled to keep it out of other
peoples business, thereby enhancing the
financial prospects of the .4ge.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1858-01-13

A CHINESE BURGLAR.-- Last Monday, on
Indian Creek, near the Forks of the COsum-
mes, a Chinaman, attempted to rob compa-
ny of Chinese The company had $500 bur
led in their house, which excited the bur-
glars cupidity. We shall call him All Saw,
for he sawed board out of the side of the
house and entered A white man was watch
ing him, and replacing the board. had him
fast. The Chinemen subsequently, fogged
All Saw with great severity after which he
was arrested and taken before Justice Bell
and held to bail in the sum ct $500. .---.4H'-
ddor lie FER
Oroville daily Butte record., 1858-01-13

KEEP HER SrEApy."-The town of 0ro-
Vile shows a clean balance sheet at the end
of the fiscal year. The revenue derived
from the time OF its incorporation to the lst,
inst, is $S045 The disbur rsements for the
same time have been S7,l42, leaving bal
ance in the treasury of Sl,703 This looks
we'll, especially for new and fast place like
Oroville We trust they will keep the mu-
nicipal craft steady on that course.--S. r.
Times.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1858-01-13
U- FREE LUNCH AT ALL HOURS.
49& SO Quartz Mining Go.

Notice is hereby given to the Stockholders of the
10 and So Quartz Mining Company, thai all the shares
of said Company that are behind on assessments up
10 the 2oth of November that the SAID shares will be
sold to pay assessments at the Office ofthe company
nj, Monte ' ista BUtt- Co., State California, on the
18th of January 1858. BY order OF the Board of Trus
tess. CT. W!;lTEMAN, President.
JOSEPH ROGERS, Secretary.
Monte Vista, Dec. l4th 1857. dis
Oroville daily Butte record., 1858-01-13
Dave Patterson.

Formerly proprietor of the Gem Saloon, has rented
portion of the brick store occupied by S. Achafd,
wholesale Liquor dealer, Huntoon street, where he
would be happy to see bis friends, who depend
on getting good drink of pure liquor, sold only at
the above place. Ali kinds of liquors, IL u cts per
drink. dlS-lm
~" FREE LUNCH AT ALL HOURS.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1858-01-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.
County Treasurer's Office.
OROvTLLK, January 9th, /

OKUVILLK' SaHudTy VIII, I6o5. I
Notice ishereby given, that all persons holding Butte
County Warrants, payable from the General Fund,
registered between the st cf June and sh Of August
1857, inclusive, also Warrants No. 97s, 979 and $50
on INDECENT Sick Fund; also all outstanding Warrants
on Road Fuadlbat the same will be paid on
presentation at this Office, and after this date
said Warrants will cease to bear interest and
If not presented within sixty days from the date
hereof. the moneys for said warrants will be appro-
priated to pay the next in order OF registry.
WIN. BALTIMORE,
Treasurer Butte County.