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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-07
WOODBURY. FEMALE SEMINARY.

This institution went into operation
on Wednesday morning the 9Th inst.
under the direction of Professor J. r.
MOORE, of Monongalia Academy, as
sisted by corps Of carefully selected,
and, it is said, highly efficient teachers,
one of whom is daughter of Rev. S.
Billings, (formerly the Principal of
our Academy whose return will be
cordially greeted by her friends of by
gone days.
This Seminary is located on one of
the most beautiful knobs in all of the
picturesque and lovely valley of the
Monongahela. 4 spot long known as
the attractive and elegant mansion of
the late THOMAS P. RAY, Esq, situate
in the northern suburbs of our borough.
The mansion has been extendcdo OF the
north by owing, adapted to education
al purposes, and affording, with the
main building, ample accommodations
for a large number Of boarders. The
arrangements for ventilation, light, &
the general comfort of students, are
all that could be desired
We learn that the opening prospects
Of this institution are quite encourag-
ing. 1t will depend mainl y on pupils
from abroad; and when the high moral
tone of this community, its seclusion
from the communicating influences of
large cities and great thoroughfares-
and especially the elevated aims and
matured system Of government, of its
projectors, arc daily considered by pa
rents and guardians-it cannot fail to
become point Of peculiar attraction.
Tho Trustees Of this institution are
constructing substantial plank walk
from the head Of Main street to the
Seminary; an improvement greatly
needed, as we'll for that specific object
as for obyating the difficulty hitherto
experienced in passing to and from the
Methodist graveyard when the streets
are affected by rains and SHOWS.
We give this initiatory notice of an
institution just springng into life in
our midst, without the least thought
or wish to injure q rival establishment,
Of longer standing, the Morgantoavn
Female Aeademy, undcr the efficient
management Of Professor HANK, and.
his co.adjutors. AS Uncle Toby, in
the beneyolence Of his heart, said to
the fly, so say we, "Mere is room for
doth." There are but few places, on
this mundane sphere, mot excepting
even our Wide aWake and enterprising
community whore no stimulus to eY-
crtion is needed; and there is probably
10 stimulus more operative than gene
rous rivalry. The friends Of the last
named institution arc strong, and they
are at hand. Heaven has blessed them
with host Of blooming daughters, in
possession Of an amount of intellect
that is destined to make its mark up.
On all future time; and if they have
been at all laggord in sustaining their
own we'll devised and deserving insti.
tuition, (Which we by no means aver
the stimulus Of rivalry will prove
lasting benefit. $50 mote it be-"
In this matter OF rjUalry we have
been taught practical lesson, edito. |
rIo''>. here ~ Nor9an'own, When We
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-07
The LaWtOn Blackberry.

a dcscriip: Ion of this splendid fruit,
from reliable sou,cc, will be found in
our Farmers Column. We I1cssrct that
we have not the engraving (Which ap-
pears in the Wheeling Times,) to ac-
company it. This fruit must be intro
duced horeabouts, because of its pccu-
liar excellence, and because the old
fashioned and long cherished blackber-
ry fields Of the past are destroyed by
the ruthless march of progress. What
a fall was there, my countrymen The
time was when every farmer could az
ford his broad acres Of brambles; and
raise his own rabbits, by scores and
hundreds; ond when every sweet bird
that carolled in tho grove could find
plenty Of Sleeps wool sticking in the
briers to line its downy nest, and keep
its uniledged offspring from the biting
frosts; and when the meek. eyed maids
of the mountain slopes brought down
their bloody looking buckets Of lusci.
Gus fruit, to trade for pipes and back.
er! What is to supply the lack of the
hundreds Of bushels Of berries, that
used to grace our streets, and cram our
pio-diShes, if we do not cultivate the
'Lawton 1t must be done and we
intend to set the example. You will
follow it; and, if VIC live long enough,
we will yet sec rare times in the black.
berry patch {!
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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-07
Commissioner OF the Revenue.

@ We are authorized to announce ROB.
ERT HOLYFiELD as candidate for Com.
missioner of the Revenue for the Eastern
District Of Monongalia county, subject 70
the vote Of the people April /.
Road Commissioner.
Ma. EDIToR.-You are authorized 10 an.
nounre the name of ABRAHAM DEvAuLr,
Esq, as candidate for Road Commissioned
Tor the Eastern District OF Monongaia Coun.
sy. Mr.. Devault is an old resden, and res.
p'ctabIe citizen OF this County, and amply
qualified for this station, and there can be-
no doubt but that he will execute its duties
faithfully and with credi, TO him self and 10
the people. MANY VOTERS.
March 10, 1858.
To- We are requested 10 announce GEO.
w. McViCKER as a candidate for Road
Commissioner for the Eastern District Of
MonongaIia county. April /. .
Constable.
0J We are authorized 70 announce
BECKWlTH n. SAER, as a Candidate for
Constable, in District No. 2, subject to the
decision Of The voters on the fourth Thurs-
day in May next.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-07

True Test Of Democracy.-At q
meeting of the "unterrifed," recently
held in Lafayette, Indiana, Judge Pet
tit in the course of his remarks said
that the Locompton question was one
of policy merely, and did not affect the
principles of the party, that the only
true test Of Democracy was to vote the
printed ticket.
Philadelphia Iron Nanufactuyes.--
The Philadelphia North Amerioan
states that in that city and peigbbor.
hood there are over ten thousand per.
sons engaged in the iron manufactures,
whose products Of industry amount to
s15, S57, 900 annually.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-07

rJ~ There is now no prospect of
bankrupt law passing Congress during
this session. One reason, there is not
time enough. Another, people who
are out Of debt don't seem to be urgent
about it. Uncle Sam" is in fair
way to be bankrupt in year or two,
and then Congress will put it through
speedily!
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-07
OUR BOOK TABLE.
Elnrpcrs Magazine for Nav

FanrPcr's magazine for May. is on
our table, and it is about the riches, number
We have yet laid hands on, both in matter
and Illustrations. A Winter in the south
Travels in Palesline-Tiger Hunting in In.
dIa, &c &c. are profoundly interesting and
the " Editors Drawer affords a better cure
for bad attack of the Blues, than all the
blue mass and sssafBtida Of the shops!
BiackwoOd's Edinburg Magu-
zine for April is received. Contents The
Missionary Explorer Food and Drink A
lew words on Social Philosophy, by one who
is no Philosopher What will he do with il?
From Spain to Piedmont; Rambles round
Glasgow; Mr.. John Comdany to Mr.. John
Bull on the rival India bills the New AID.
ministration.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-07

The GOLD EXCITEMENT IN IowA.--The
following is from Mr. Rdgwoy, Postmaster
at oceola, Clark county, Iowa. To bust.
ness leltcr,of April lotb,he opperds the fol.
lowing, which we commend 10 those who
still doubt there being gold in this State
The gold excitement is high here. There
is a company Of some fifty hands at work
turning South River, and as soon as they
get it completed 1.-THE dam and the race dug)
they expect TO find plenty of the precious
metal. There are others making good wages,
digging in the hills bordering the streams
this county, Burlington Iowa. Hawkeye.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-07

% The BufFa'o EkrIess. in ccrrsnt -.
on tho reiigicos sov,ssi now i, rroc,...
through the couo,sy, ausge.,s ,hst this ..ss,
keninS" - The rsrmo.ittoa t gree, ca,
mi'ies 60 c"tne. aud places on recusd Ia,
probation that the con,iag s.ssnn vii, \,
ono OF UneSam pied sirh ness AMI ratsh,y
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-07
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Morgant0,sn, Man Sd, Is,

MorgaatoYn, May Sd, 1853.
M M. Dent, Esq Dear Sir,-Permi, me
through the medium Of the STAR" to e1.
press my thanks to The many kind friends
who have solicited me 10 be candidate for
County Surveyor aud 10 say TO them tina,
most respectfully decline to be q candidate
Tor that or any other Office at our approach
ing election. Yours truly,
Msy7. L. w. TOWER.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-07
A new dish for epicuros wos nr

A new dish for epicures was pre-
sented ut dinner table in Philadel-
phia few days since--cggs fried in
butter, with their shells on. The dish
was invented by a young lady from
Ireland, who said she "could do that
and u dale besides" ... ...
E@- Keepers Of boarding houses
might try this dish on their patrons
who neglect to she'll out. 1t would af-
ford a right sharp hint.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-07
CLEAR TIE TRACK!
SHERIFF.

NV f are authorized TO announce ED
w WIN CLEAR as an Independent,
candidate for the office of Sheriff. at the en-.
suing General Election. April 80.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-07

Ba- If i. "went through both hou-
ses' it probably fetched up in the eel
lar, proper place for such low and
demoralizing amusements
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-07

The bill to prohibit masquerades
went through both houses of the New
York Legislature.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-05-07

NO. Rooms & FoGLE are in full
,lat aGain. Particulars next week,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-06-17
~As anticipated, the truth is leak

H As anticipated, the truth is leak
ing out as to the reported outrages of Brit
ish cruisers in the Gulf and they are found
to be exaggerated in many, if not all cases
for what purpose may be surmised, when
it is considered that a good many Of the
trimmest and f1eetest craft fitted out bv
men claiming to be respectable in New
York and New England, although looking
like honest, fair traders, are really built for
and engaged in the African slave trade
Hence the outcry against search, lest one
OF them be encountered and confscated by
the cruisers.
The brig Pulaski has arrived at Boston,
and her captain reports having been hail
ed, but neither ordered to heave nor treat
ed with any iDdignity. The captain of
the brig Eliza reports that he was not trou-
bled in any way, and believes that two
thirds of the stories are "made out of the
whole CLOTH"
Capt. Cline, the boarding officer Of the
Merchants News Room, Boston, says that
he has conversed freely with the officers
and crews of every vessel from Cuba which
has arrived at that port, and that not one
of them considered himself damaged 10
the amount of one cent. Many of the sto-
ries about being fired into need eonfrma-
alton. In two cases where the captains re-
port having been fired at, neither the crews
nor the mates knew anything about it;
and the nonsense about the overbearing
conduct Of the officers was invented.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-06-17
New York Market.
Nrw YoRK. June ]

NEW YORK, June 10.
Flour-The market is l0c better with a
good demand; $4,000 bbls at S3,90@4,00
super state; s4,10@4,25 for extra state
S3,95@4,O5 for super western; S4,10@-
4.55 for com. to Med, extra western.
Canada FIour-Sales 400 bbls S4,20@-
$50 extra.
Rye Flour-Steady at $3@3,37.
Wheat frmer and quiet; sales 10000
bu at Sc common Chicago spring; 6e@64
Mill club.
Rye dull 66@6s.
Corn frmer; sales $4,000 bu at 67d@-
~ mixed western 77@774 yellow south
ern.
Oats held at 44@46 state and western.
Pork more active and lower; sales 800
bbls at 16,75@17 mess; 13,90@l4 prime.
Beef steady.
Lard-Drooping; sales 200 bbls at 10
@11c.
Cut Meats dull and declining.
Butter-Dull; 1O@17c for Ohio; 12@
zoe for state.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-06-17

BUCHANAN VS. DoUGLAs.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Chicago 1rib-
nae says that a number of the powerful
Southern Senators went only last week to
the President, and said to him: "Mr. Doug
las must be re-admitted to the party. Le-
compton is dead issue, aud on all others
he is with us, and re need his aid. The
axe of prescription must be stayed" To
This the President respondent: mo: you
are too late. Lecompton, with its ramifca-
lions, is the great issue of my Administra-
ton. He opposed the Democratic party at
the hour of its fate. The Democracy con-
quered and he has fallen. I will stretch
forth no hand to same him. Not Doug
las man shall remain in Illinois, save as a
monument of his apostacy and my Glenn
ency."
So the war must 60 on. The official
axe will continue to drink the blood of
Douglas friends, and they must expect to
meet the fate of Miller, Gray, ct id omue
genus. Well, if they continue to Support
and defend" Buchanan in his murderous
work, they will hardly get men of principle
to believe in their honesty.-State Journal
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-06-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

cB How many households have been DESC
lated by that terrible disease, Consumption?-
And how gradual and silent it approaches! A
slight cold-a hacking cough-spitting of blood
and the pet of the family lies cold in death!
But if shelf any onc-would take Hoofiland's
Balsamic Cordial in the first or second, and
sometimes the third stage OF the disease, imme-
diate relief would ensue and life be prolonged.
So also in Influenza, Laryngitis, Asthma,
Bronchitis, and particularly in Group. The
latter disease the terror of parents, is complete
" innocuous in presence of the Balsamic Cor
dial, and may be cured by few doses.
Prepared only by c. M. jackson, No. 4ls
Arch Street, and for sale by druggists and store
keepers throughout the United States and Can
ada. Price Is cents per bottle.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-06-17

E The country is again flooded by the
heavy rains. We learn from down the
lines of the railroads that more water was
in sight Friday and Saturday than at any
time since the commencement of the rainy
period. The streams were up very high
at the time of the passage of the latest
trains, and were still rising. The Sandus-
ky, Huron, Black Fork of the Auglaize,
Clear and Lake Forks of the Licking, the
Licking itself, and Owl Creek, all threaten
ed to override their banks and submerge
the adjacent fields. The prairies immedi-
ately south of this city, Notwithstanding
the canal-size of their dth drains, presented
an almost unbroken field of water-only
the occasional top Of trecently-plowed
furrow stretching like black line across
the Sandusky Register, IA.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-06-17
From the Goshocton Democrat.


On Saturday night last, two burglars
broke into Cooper's Hotel, in keene' sue,
ceeded in fobbing watch, then partook OF
a freq luncb. and decamped in search Of a
mor,, lucrative field. They next entered
the cellar of store, but failed in forcing
their way into the store room, the hatch
wav being too well secured. They left the
village without making any further at
tempts. On Sunday afternoon, Sheriff
Rodehaver being informed of their opera
tions started in pursuit of them, and on
Monday succeeded in overhauling them
few miles above Dresden. As soon as be
discovered bis game he ordered the driver
10 drive slow and keep as near them as
possible. The instant the carriage came
opposite them he pounced upon the Iarg-
est of the two, seizing him by the arm with
one hand, and wrestling carpet-bag from
him with the other, and telling him what
he was arrested for. TIL, robber sprang
backwards and snapped pistol at the
Sheriff, ran around the carriage, leapcd a
fence and fled. The other robber then fled
down The road. The Sheriff directed Mr..
Cooper to pursue the small fellow on tie
road and arrest him, and started across the
field after his bird. A sharp run across
fifty acre bottom field, then across twenty
acre field demonstrated 10 Dave that his
customer was his equal in speed and bot
tom. A keen run across the next field a
ten acre lot, bro't Dave up to negro plow-
ing corn, whose horse, fine looking black,
he instantly stript of its gears, and making
lasso of the line as he swept across the
field, at a full gallop he soon came within
reach of the rascal, when he again drew a
pistol from each of his side pockets and
snapped them at the Sheriff, Neither for
t.inately going off; he then struck the
horse on the nose with pistol, when Dave
ercircled his neck with the moose, and
Hauled him up off the ground few feet
and made him surrender. A man coming
to him to his assistance, he and the Sher
itf tied the chap and David towed him safe
into harbor. aE
Cooper was also fortunate in capturing
the other but came near getting dip in
the Muskingum. His man finding himself
hotly pressed, turned and snapped pistol
at Cooper and reached the woods on the
bank Of the river ahead of him. For
short time he eluded Cooper; but keeping
his tracks be finally discovered him under
the bank, clinging to root up to his chin
in the river. When Cooper reached down
to haul him up lie caught Cooper by the
head and came near pulling him into the |
River. But Cooper proved too many for
him. Hauled him in, landed him safely
and brought him in.
They gave their names as Salmon M.
Barnes, and John H. Wilson. On exam
ing their pistols, they proved to be we'll
loaded, but from some defect in the caps,
or other cause, they missed fire.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-06-17

WASHINGTON Pa, DIsTNcr.-Satur-
day last the vote for nominating candi-
date for Congress came off in the counties
of Greene and Fayet:e. General Iazear,
Montgomery's Democratic competitor, lead
him about 1000 votes. Next Saturday a
similar vote is to be held in Washington
county. The indications are, that Mont
gomery will be badly beaten there, and
sent TO the shades of private life, with a
''flee in his car" Other traitors to the
cause of freedom, will when the time ar
rives, or we are much mistaken, receive
similar rewards, either at primary, or gen.
eral elections. Their judgments days, draw
nigh.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-06-17

PRoFITs OF GOING TO LAw.-An illus
tration of the folly of litigation is to be
found in Portage, in the suit of Moses A.
Birchard vs.. Worcester Bliss, for damages
done to Sheep of plaintiff by dog of defend
ant. This trial just closed was the fourth
one of the case by jury. 1t occupied four
days and resulted in verdict 500 damages
for plaintiff. The identity of the dog was
the main point in the case. The costs
have run up TO the sum of $1,000! Guar
relsome and contentious people please take
notice, and profit by the adoption.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-06-17

HORSES AND MrLEs.-Thnusands of these val
uable agimale are lost every year, from their
owners not knowing how to treat the various dis
eases they were suffering with, or from using
inferior remedies. This is peculiarly SO in re-
gard TO such diseases as epringhalt. SPAWN.
poll-evil and all such as the aesult ofssrains
bauises, harness grains, DC. All these diseases
are readily durable by the use of some penetra-
ting Linamcnt, which is absorbed by the pores
of the skin, and at once drives off the bad hu-
mors that feed and keep up the disease
Among all the Linamcnts that have ever been
invented, none posses the penetrative and diffu-
sive principle to such a degree as DR.. Bragg's
Arctic Linament, an article which is rapidly
driving all similar preparations out of the mar
ket. For sale at the BOOK STORE, Millers-
burg O.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-06-17

A LEcoMpToN LIGHT GONE Our
The Coldwater (Micb.) Sentinel, a rabid
Lecompton organ, edited by Gen. Pierce's
Indian Agent, has ceased to howl out its
discordant notes. 1t was the only paper
in Michigan that openly advocated the ex-
istence, perpetuation and extension Of negro
slavery in the United States. 1t had be-
come so odious that its own party would
have nothing to do with it, and SO it came
to an inglorlous end.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-06-17

FLOOD AT Sr. LOUIS. All the great
rivers pouring through the Mississippi chan
mel at St. Louis were at flood height on
the 9th, and the greater portion of the
levee was covered with water on the 7th.
The upper part of Bloody Island was sub
merged, and the great American Bottom
was becoming flooded.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-06-17
eommefciai Nattets.
MiIlersburg Market.
Cleveland Markets.

CLEVELAND, JuHe TO, 1ooo'
Flour-Sales of about 400 bbls. at yes
terday's quotations.
Wheat-Sales l car Ohio white at 81
on track; 1900 bush. do. free on board,
Sl,0l, car inferior white, 95c; l car
mixed, &c.; car mixed and Q cars red
at private terms; 200 bush. choice Illinois
spring at Sic.
Corn-Sale $500 bu. free on board, 55c.
Oats-Sale car at 35c.
Rye-Sale car at sic.
Highwines-Firm at 2lc. Scarce.
Mess, Pork-Sale so bbls. at $I6,5O.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-06-17
Flood i'm the Mississippi.

The St. Louis Democrat, of Saturday,
June 18th says that the water was so high
as to submerge the Levee from one end TO
fhe other and the water dashed into the
store doors. The steamboat chimneys
loon,ed high above the tallest business
houses, and the current ran with the swift
ness Of mill race. The French town of
Cahokia was under water, and a steamer
went to the rescue of the Inhabitants
When the boat arrived there was not low
er floor above the water in any house, and
the people had gathered in the chambers
and garrets. The inhabitants were gather
ed in skiffs, and placed on the steamer, to
fhe number of thirty or more.
The St. Louis Republican, of the 18th,
says that vast amount Of property will be
lost 10y the food. On the low lands and
along the river the losses are very severe,
and unless the rain ceases soon the crops
will be cut short. Wheat already is suffer
ing, and meadow fields are orcrrun with
the army worm.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-06-17

FREAKS OF THE ILLINOIS TORNADO
The late destructive Tornado in Illinois
was about thirty miles in diameter, and its
greatest force was limited to width of
about five miles. The average speed of
the wind around its storm centre is estima-
ted at over $50 miles per hour, and it NOV
ed forward at the rate of 80 miles an hour.
The Peoria Transcript of the 10Th ult.
says: ~
AT Ell Passo il blew some houses to
spIinters, and yet broke not one pane of
glass in the windows it carried some dis
dance. At Kappa two ladies were blown
away, and have not since been heard from.
They probably wore hoops. At Chenoe,
it demolished house completely, and yet
left a book case that was in ii, without a
scratch or broken pane of glass. 1t car
ried large mirror so feet and laid it down
unbroken.
The mest wonderful feat of all, however
occurred st Chenoa. A frame house was
blown at two jumps no less than 200 feet
from where it stood, and set it down so
easily, that the plastering was not cracked
or tLe dishes knocked off the table which
was set for supper. A similar occurrence
took place at Gilman, where kitchen was
blown fresn the side Of house, into a
slough, without plate being broken, and
when our infornaant left, the inmates were
inarneying back and forth to get the cook
ing utensils for breakfast.