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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
Heroes without the LaureIs.

The following beautiful sentiment is
accredited to George S. Hillard, Esq,
of Boston:
4 confess thatincreasing years bring
with them an increasing respect for
those who do not succeed in life, MS
those words are commonly used. IIeav-
en- is said to be place for those who
have not succeeded upon earth; and
It is surely true that celestial graces
do not best thrive and bloom in the
hot blaze of worldly prosperity. III
success sometimes rises from supcra-
bundance of qualities in themselves
good from q conscience too sensitive,
tasto too fastidiops, self forgetful-
ness too romantic, a modesty too re-
tiring. | will not go so far as to say,
with q living poet, that the world
knows nothing of it's greatest men, but
there arc forms of greatness. Or at
least excellence, that die and make
no sign, there arc martyrs that miss
the palm, but not the stake; there are
heroes without tlrc laurel, andconqucr-
ors without the triumph.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
Political Parties.

The Nashville Banner, an ablo and
influential Wing paper, alluding to the
discussion going on in reference to a
reconstruction Of parties, says:
"The conclusion is inevitable to ey-
cry careful observer of political par
ties that, as at present organized, a
purely sectional strife is inevitable in
the next Presidential canvass. The
policy of the last two Democratic Ad.
ministrations-sectional agitation for
the purpose of Strengthening party in
fluencc-has resulted in Weakening
and indeed destroying the much boas.
ted National Democracy, and building
up Black Republicanism. This has
been done, too, without securing a
single advantage to the South From
the repeal ofthe Missouri Compromise,
to the passage of the English Cempro-
mise, not one iota of practical advan-
tage to the South. The excitement
and discussion which has grown out of
this Democratic policy has not been
without it's direful effects in weaken.
ing tho special ties of sections, in deep
ening sectional prejudice, and in IA
miliarizing the people with speculations
upon an event which every patriot
must look Upon as the last to be con-
slderod-a dissolution of the Union.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
From the Virginia Conductor. I
THE FOURTH OF lilly.

The Grand Division just adjourned
adopted resolution urging the Sub.
ordinate Divisions in Virginia to in
vite the ministers of the Gospel in their
respective localities to preach a SER
mon on the subject of Temperance on
the Fourth of July rext. We like the
idea. Doubtless most of the ministers
will accept the invitation. The fourth
comes on Sunday, and what filter day
for such subject to be presented to
the people, ,--yes, the people, the des
scendants of men who to promote the
cause of liberty and independence
thought it not degrading, or even un-
becoming men of frmness, to sign
written pledges of total abstinence from
tea, &C., &c., and signed on that mem
orable day in '76 that written article
winding up with a pledge of their lives,
their fortune and their sacred honor.
The enemy now in our midst-the
king who now tramplos us under his
feet, can only be conquered by starry
ing him out. Abstain from the use of
his liquid fire, and the better to pro-
mote this abstinence let us initiate
the example of our fathers by organi-
zing Ourselves and ceriienting our Or
ganization by pledge. If the friends
OF our cause will take hold of the mat
ter, we may make the next Fourth
a glorious day in Virginia. Let the
Divisions everywhere make public dem.
onstrations-have professions and din
ners and speeches. BE independent
OF whiskey to stimulate your patriotism!
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
BENEFITS OF WALKING:

We extract from the New York Ex-
cclsior the following sensible remarks
on walking, as conducive to the health
of those who moderately practice it:
"Of all forms Of exercise, walking is
the most useful, as it brings into play
the greatest humber of muscles, with
out unnatural strain upon any.
cit also leaves free scope to the exter
nal senses, while allowing of simulta-
noous occupation of the mind. Anoth-
er advantage is that it admits of per
feet regulation, both in degree and
duration, according to the strength,
time, or wishes, of each individual
Those who have weak lungs or heart
must be satisfied with gentle walking,
and ON level ground. Although con
ducive to mental activity, it is Often
advisable to keep the mind from severe
or sustained thought when walking.
"Ilcnce the advantage Of d compan
ion with whom cheerful conversation
can be kept up, or observation of sur
rounding objects, whothcr in town or
country, so as to divert the mind from
study and care. The pursuits of nat
ural history are good iii this way, and
hence also the chief hygienic effect Of
shooting and field sport-excitcment
and diversion of mind accompanying
the actual exercise. Those who are
engaged III business, where the dwell
ling and the place of business arc at q
distance from each other, ought to walk
at least part of tile way, both in the
morning and the afternoon, if confined
during the day. Literary and profcs-
sional men ought to walk moro than
they GENERALLY do. The time is not
lost, as the mind will always be reyi-
we'd to work with greater activity
The brain will do as much work in one
hour, when there is fine glow Of foxy-
genated blood, as in double the time
when the nervous system is exhausted,
and the veins congestcd with dark blood.
Artificial stiihulants may quicken
thought for time, but theit effect di-
minishing by habit, the quantity has
to be Increased, and Injury In other
ways Is dohc to the system"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
TEMPERANCE AND HEALTH.
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From the Virginia Cpnductor.j
SUCCESS,

.
The quarter commencing January
lst, and ending March 81, 1858, was
Q very successful one with the Sons of
Temperance in Virginia, During that
period there were fourteen hundred
and ten persons initiated into the Or
der. This is the largest number initi-
ated, in the same length of time, since
the Order was in the zenith of it's pow
er in the days of 1s51-52, and never
tor moro than two or three similar Pc
riods did the number of limitations ex-
ceed the above. We are pleased to
to see from the returns that the num-
Der of expulsions for violating the
pledge has greatly diminished. These
facts must fill every friend of the tom
perance cause with hope and with Joy.
All that we now have to do is to keep
the subject before the people. Keep
clear of all embarrassing alliances
keep free from disputes with the friends
of the cause who are not in the Order
keep our members interested in the
work-keep in view the single object
to be accomplished-and keep King
Alcohol and all his aids constantly on
the defensive. Let us then act and
continued success must crown our strug-
giles.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
RezSgSOagS.
Important Ise vival In,clligonec

There are very few of our readers who
have any conception of the extent of the
great Revival which is still in progress i'm
our land. From all we can learn the work
rs Sill going on without an apparent aba,e-
ment. The Congrega.ionalist, of this week,
most excellent and reliable religious Jour.
nal by the way, contains over seven col
nmns OF brief reports of revivals from l56
towns and cities l5l Of which are in New
England and les in Massachusetts. The
record embraces, with one or two exceptions,
Orthodox Congregational Churches only
The aggregate figures Of these reports, which
apply 10 the above named denomination only,
are as follows:
Number OF conversions, 1000: deduct
ing the number which are mentioned as hav-
ing occurred in the West. there remain
about $500 for New England, and not far
from $500 for Massachusetts. 1t will be
noticed that the whole number OF places
heard from is 1856 There are in Massachu-
setts alone over 800 towns. II will be seen
therefore, that if the whole State had been
heard from, TO say nothing about Vermont,
New Hampshire, Connectict and Rhode
Island the number would have been greatly
augmented. Add 10 this the conversions
among other denominations, especially the
."P''oN oho NhSbHoulSl, uOttl VI HIGH nave
shared very largely in the work, and the.
mum Der OF conversions would have swelled
up to 1000 or $4,000 in New Englsnd alone.
Surely may we exclaim, "What hath God
wrought g.
The results Of the revival have not been
confined, exclusively, to the church. Near
y every relormatory movement has been
benefited. The temperance reform has,
especially, gained much strength. Whole
towns are purgeG ogrog shops Hotels
a nd saloons where liquors have been sold
changed into places OF prayer. Drunk ards
have been reclaimed in large numbers. AS
in Newburyport, so in other places, crime
has been greatly diminished It is impos.
sibe, therefore, to compute the immense
benefits and advantages which society will
derive both In morals and religion, from this
great awakening. Every good citizen will
rejoice in this. whether he believes in reyi.
walls or not. It is cheering to know that
this work is still onward. While we are
writing, thousands are beginning the new
life, and there is reason to believe that the
time is far distan, when the work will cease.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
HOW IT IS ENFORCED.

The decision OF Judge Shaw, in Massachu.
se''s, that any one may destroy liquor sold
in violation Of the law OF iha, State, has Gre.
aied a great many supemumptary enfor-
GERS Of the law. II is all every day occur
renee Tor persons to walk into p.acss, call
for liquor, and when they have drunk IL, to
pay for fit by smashing the b. tles, or empty.
ing the dcmTohns into the street. No re-
sislancc appears TO DO made TO proceedings
Ybich assume such a, high handed and as.
biMary character.
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Whole No; I55.
IL II ut orous.
Scene in :, FasIiio n.,bIe Hotel


dining room-Yankee eating soup.l
Yankee. Il sa'ay waiter, this 'ero
soup ain't SO clean as l have seen T.
Waiter. Sir, l don't know what
you mean bysuch a insina,ion. | must
60 To Caivin-knife about that ..E
Waiter runs to head waiter and brings
that officer to Yankee's chair.l
II. w. beg pardon, sir. Did you
have the honor of making remark le-
specting the soup2' ..-f
Y. wall, | did. There ain't no
use denyin' that
H. w. .Lookin red in tho face)-
Sir, shall | have the pleasure of saying
TO the Superintendent, that you remark.
ed the soup is dir,y1'
Y. (Throwing himself back in the
chair) Look here, you can report TO
the Superintendent if yo've got such un
officer over ye-l sposed they had Su-
perintondenls in Sunday schools, but
never heard Of one in a tavern before
you can just say tew him what said 10
that linen jacket felIer therc--and mind
now, ef you pervert The trdth, ri
teach y,e. that the gods of hoathings arc
a vain thing, in jest no time at all. Tell
the Superintendent what l said. but
don't yer lie!
S. Anything the matter here, Thomas.
anything wrong. sirl' H
w. He says the soup amt clean,
please sir = ...'"a-''
Y. That's tee,otal lie. didn't
say twas dirty didn't say WASN'T
clean. | shouldn't have said any,lnnr
about yer soup at all, eflhut linen lack.
et tellor hadn't poked 4 bill for the
dinner in my face aforo lhad began ,o
ea'. ] shan't pay in advance. He had
NOR n trly things on it--lhore'n could
eat i'll two fortnights. Had a lot Of
wine charged, when belong TO tho
Sons Of -----. What hev I'll nav for
when the works done. This house
was recommended to mo for a first ra,e
tavern
S. My dear sir, that was only our
bill OF fare, designed sihiply to Indicate
what dishes may be called for Our
price' for dinner are uniiUtm.' u'
y. The deuce it is; we'll, the fact il
! didn't moan anything agin yer soup.
what was goin ter say is this, that
The soup wasn't so clean as | hev seen:
for yeI see, when was travelling in
Penpsylyania, they had sumo SOUP at
ono tavern so clean. that if yer should
dip white cambiic handk erthief inter
1t, 'twouldn't grease il T.
Exit superintendent; aud the linen
jacket ielle's' and great laughter from
the compapy.'
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" ety.
A General Bankrupt Law.
A Washington letter.Writer SAWS:

a Washington letter-writer says:
"Mr. Toombs' bankrupt law is be-
ing actively considered by the Judicia-
ry Committee, and it will probably be
presented to the Senate early next
week. 1t is understood it will be a
general bill, including individuals, cor.
porations, chartered banks, and asso-
citation of persons, authorized to issue
notes, bills, &c. 1t will provide for
voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy,
and will be retroactive. The retroac.
tive feature will guarded so as to
exclude all who, subsequent to Janua-
ry last or any other time, have made
assignments, in contemplation of the
passage of bankrupt law, which gave
preference to one creditor over anoth.
er, and the bankrupt in such cases
shall not receive discharge unless
with the consent Of a majority of his
creditors who have not been so prefer
red. Tho involuntary bankruptcy ap-
plies to cases where the debts exceed
ed two thousand dollars, and the per-
son declared bankrupt is entitled to
trial by jury-all transfers of proper
ty of any kind, for the purpose, of
giving any creditor, indorser or other
person any preference or priority over
general creditors, to be null and void,
and the parties obtaining them to be
sued Tor such amount as assets of the
bankruptcy. With regard to banks
and other issues of paper money, they
are to come under the head of invoi-
untary bankrupts; and, in addition to
all the liabilities which attach to indi-
yiduals, they may be declared bankrupt
for the non,payment for ten days af-
ter demand Of any bill, note or other
liability-all the expenses of proceed
ings to be paid by the parties interest.
ed, and under no pretense to be paid
by the United States. These arc the
general features of the bill, we believe.
1t is to go into effect next November
if now passed"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
Mexico What Shall be Done,

The fate of Mexico appears to be
regarded as sealed. On all sides,
abroad as we'll as at home, specula-
tlons are INDUCED in relation to her
decline and fall, and her future as a
distinct Republic is confined within
the limits of few years. Indeed, the
most cautious and prudent of our
statesmen are beginning to ask, what
is best to be done? What best, as
we'll for Mexico herself, as for the Uni.
ted States All sorts of ideas are in.
dulged, and this will continue to be
the case until the problem is solved
Half dozen projects have already
been started. Among these we may
specify the following:
l. The restoration of Santa Anna
under the influence of Spain.
2. The election of Santa Anna as
President without any reference what,
ever to Spain.
3. A division of the country into at
least two distinct Republics.
4. A constitutional monarchy, un
der the protection of several leading
foreign governments.
5. A Protectorate by the United
States, and according to tho plan Of
Gen. Houston.
The great body of the American
people are anxious that our Govern
ment should send to Mexico minis
ter, with instructions to watch the
progress of events, and take advan.
tage OF every circumstance calculated
to soften any prejudice that may ex-
ist in the minds of the Mexicans them
selves towards the United States. AL
so, to keep vigilant eye upon the
movements of foreign Ministers, espe
clally if any design should be enter.
tanned to convert that republic into a
monarchy. Beyond this, no positive
step is advisable, the belief being, that
the Mexicans will gradually incline to
annexation, or that piece by piece,
Mexico will become part and parcel
ofthc United States Wheeling Times.
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shaking 1rands.j:.

The mere offer Of the hand is the
readiest sign of voluntary courtesy or
forgiveness, and its Noncompliance
the most civil yet meaning of repulses.
Shaking hands is d mode of greeting,
the origin of which is lost in obscurity.
individuals display character in their
mode of so doing. Who canhot feel at
once the antagonism between the touch
of a prude and the cordial grasp of
a friend ? Who knows not the sailor $
grasp of candid heartiness, from the
conventional "giving of hands?' How
perfectly does the graduated or linger-
ing pressure cause the mercury in loves s
barometer to rise or fall by the scale
of hope! What sympathies and antip-
athies' are demonstrated by the various
degrees of kindly, irresolute, vivacious,
careless, fond, or earnest manner of
shaking hands! 1t is this relatio be-
tween temperament, feeling, considera-
tion, and the inttihctive action of the
hand, which has given rise to those
theories which profess to read the
predominant impulses of character in
the traits Of ones handwriting.
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I'D nfti1aI.
From tie Golden Prize.
HOPE IN DESPAIR.
ny VIM. u. MAcnEM, NJ. D.

ny WIN. Il. MACHEM, MD.
Tho tempcsi's droad blackncss the lightnings IL
The cave has it's lonely ray;
The stars twinkle forth e'en in midnight gloom;
There's a sun in the cloudiest day.
In the stormiest hour of early care
Tho gleamngs ofjoy fash out:
In the dismaiest cavern Of sullen despair
One hope glimmers, trembling with doubt.
In the darkest ofdepths Of the midnight of woe,
Consultations faint starlight appears:
The sun of eIpcctance shines on us below
In the gloomiost day of our fears.
dread,
The Hastings ofjoy only see
That dart from those fssured clouds o'erhead,
To cheer and to comfort thee.
thy form,
On the hickering hope fix thy gazo,
That ehters that cavern to lend thee an arm
And guide theeto hope's perfect blaze.
When the midnight Of grief settles down on thy
mind,
To the starlight of faith turn thine eye;
Thy sorrows and tears leave gladly behind
And climb those bright rays to the sky.
When thy bosom friend proves wolf in disguise
And thirsts to make thee a prey,
Remember, there's truth, though hidden by lies
There's sun in the cloudeet day.
When he whom thy love has made with thee one
Inglorious barters away
The heart that thou gav'st him, remember alone
There's sun in tho cloudiost day.
Bright friendship must sometimes bo gathered
in gloom,
E'en the tenderest loves mild ray
But ever THE side of the cheeress tomb
There's a sun in the cloudicst day.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
Only one Brick upon Another,

Edwin was one day looking at q
large building which they we're putting
up just opposite his fathers house. .
He watched the worImch from day
to day as they carried up the brick and
mortar, and then placed them in their
proper order. His father said to him:
edwin you seem to be very much
taken up with the brickla5ers; bray
what might you DO thinking about p
Have you any notion Of learning the
trade Z"
"No," said Edward smiling, "but 7
was just thinking what u little thing u
brick is, and yet that great house is
bulltby laying one brick upon another"
every true my boy, never forget ie.
just SO it is with all great works. All
your learning is only one little lesson
added to another. IF man could walk
all around tho world it would be bv
putting one foot before the other. Your
whole life will be made up of one little
moment after another. Drop added
TO drop makes the ocean,"
Learn from this not te dcspise hstle
things. Learn also, aot to be discour.
aged by great labor. The greatest la.
Dor t becomes easy il divided inso parts.
Lou could not jump over u moaatain
ept step by step takes you to the other
side. Donct fear therefore to attempt
great things, Always remember that
tho whole of the great building 10 only
one brick upon another. :
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
The Tariff Bribery Eas9,

Mr.. Thurlow Weed has testified that
on March 23rd, 1857, Mr.. Ezra Lin
coin, of Boston, paid him $5, 700, part
~ Tor services in forwarding the pas
sage SP the tariff bill; partly for the
political expenses Of the campaign of
1856 Mr.. Weed has paid $4,000
out of his own pocket during the cam.
paign, for legitimate and proper cleo
ton expenses. Of the money received
from Mr.. Lincoln, on account of the
tariff, not a cent was paid by Mr..
Weed to any one for corrupt purposes.
1t was put into his own pocket as q
just remuneration for his trouble in
assisting the passage of the tariff by
argument, and by the presentation Of
statistics bearing ON the subject.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-06-11
The ReyiyaIs.

Messfs. Derby & Jackson, OF Few York,
have commenced the publication of serial,
entitled "The Message" and propose to
give monthly report of the progress of the
religious revival in this country. In the
May number, there is list of places visited
by the revival, and the number of persons
who have been led to make open profession
of faith in the several States is reported as
fol lOwa.
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Ho" nice this being a printer. A
Pn6itc servant, and well the slave Of IN,
devil; good natur ed fellow, mis-, smile,
bow to everybody, must be kilingly
polite on all occasions, especially To-
ladies', must always be dear duck Of
man. always witty, always dignifed,
must never do any thing that would no.
accord with the strictest sense of pro.
p'iety OF the most precise old maid, and
nust always be correct in everything
he docs and says; is always expected
to Know all the latest news. is siyled a
m~Sg'@S if he is no, always posted,
must of course please everybody, and
certainly is supposed never to bo III
need OF The zone thing ueodful," must
work for nothing and board himself;
must trust everybody, aud is thought II
great bore if lie should present hia
bills; must be laddet for all political
aspirants TO step into office, who very
soon become Independent, don't o. 4vo
MIN any thing consider the printer ii,
best sorry dog, who can't expect auy
better lfea'thcnt than kicks and cuifs ,and
hnaiIy summing il all up, he is expected
TO he "a maA without a model and with
out a shadow
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The Country Lassie and her Lover.

Tomorrow, ma, I'm sweet sixteen
And Billy Grimes. The drover,
Has poppd The question. to me, ma,
:. And wants to be my loset;
To-tfiottow morn, he says, mamma,
He's coming here quite early,
To take pleasant walk with me
Across ,hB field Of barley.
You thiist not go, my gentle dear,
There's iio use now talking;
You shall not 60 across the field
With Billy Grimes walking,
To think Of his presumption, too!
That dirty ugly drover;
wonder where Jour pride ta6 gone,
To think of such a loyer,'
old Grimes is dead, you know, mamma
And Billy is so lonely
Besides, they say, to Grimes estate,
That Billy is The only
Surviving heir to all that's left;
And that they say is nearly
A good ten thousand dollars, ma,
And full six hundred yeaflyp
! did not hear, my daughter dear,
Your last remark quite clearly.
But Billy is a clever lad,
And no doubt loves you dearly
Remember then tomorrow morn,
To be up bright and early,
TO take pleasant walk with him
Across the field Of barley,