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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22
Matchcd by a woman,

In the somewhat famous case of Mrs
Bodgen's will, which was tried in the
Supreme Court some years ago, Mr.. Web.
ster appeared as counsellor for the ap.
pellant. Mrs. Greenougb, wife of Rev.
William Greenough, late of West Newton,
tall, straight, queenly-looking woman,
with keen black eye--a woman, of great
lself-possession and decision of character.
W'as called to the stand as witness on the
opposite side from Webster. Webster. at
q glance, had the sagacity to foresee th at
her testimony, if it contained anything of
Importance, would have great weight with
the court and jury. Hetherefore resolved,
if possible, to break her up. And whom
she answered to the first question put to
her, ri believe" Webster roared out,
"We don't want to hear what you believe;
we want to hear what you know |" Mrs.
Gresenough replied, "That is just what I
was about to say, air, and went on with
her testimony.
And Notwithstanding his repeated cf-
forts to diseoncert her, she pursued the
even tenor, until Webster, becoming quite
fearful of the result, arose apparently in
great agitation, and drawing out his large
snuff box, thrust histhumb and finger to the
very bottom, and carrying the deep pinch
to both nostrils, drew it up with gusto !;
and then extracting from his pocket a yery
large handkerchief, which flowed to his
feet as he brought it to the front, he blew
his nose with report that rang distinct
and loud through the crowded hall.--
Webster--'Mrs. Greenougb, was Mrs Bod.
gen neat woman2' Mrs. Greenough--
i cannot give you very full information
as to that,sir; she had one very dirty trick
Webster--'Whsts that, nam p Mrs.
Greenougn--'She took snuff The roar
OF the court house was such, that tho
future defender of the constitution sub
sided, and neither rose nor spoke again
until after Mrs. Greenough had vacated the
chair for another witness--having ample
time to reflect upon the inglorious history
of the man who had stone thrown on
his head by a woman. slE.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22
WEAVING BY MACHINERY.

I The improved mechanism by which
the gigantic cotton mills of the present
day are carried on, is most varied and
ingenious in its construction. There is,
for instance, the winding machine, by
which the yarn is wound on large bob
bins there is the beaming machine, by
which the yarn is transported to large
beams or rollers there is the dressing
machine by which the yarn is drawn
out into parallel lines Of warp thread,
and stiffened with an application of -four
paste; and lastly, there are the looms
power looms for the great factories,
and jacquard looms for the more abb
struse figured goods. Steam unwinds
the warp from the beam, steam raises
the alternate thread to form the shed
or opening for the shuttle, steam drives
the shuttle from side to side, steam
drives up or consolidates each thread
of weft as it is thrown, steam winds
the calico or cloth on large roller,
and steam rings bell to tell the atten-
dant how the loom is getting on with
its work. The attendant really does
none of the weaving she (for it is gen
orally female, watches couple of
looms alternately, to see that the beam
has enough warp, and the shuttle enough
weft, to mend any threads which acci-
dentally break, and to make number
Of little minor adjustments but the gi-
ant power of steam--that power which
will forge an anchor or make the eye
of needle-moves everything, does
everything. In short, so far as regards
the bulk of cotton goods now produced, !,
steam power is the opener, the scutch-
er, the corder, the lapper, the drawer,
the rover, the spinner, the doubler, the
winder, the warper, the dresser, the
weaver-he is the master workman,
and the several machines actuated by
his direct agency are his fingers. SET
entJfc American.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22
THE GREAT BALLOON RACE.

The Cincinnati papers inform us that
the great balloon race across the con-
tinent between Mons. GODDARD and Prof.
Steiner of Philadelphia, is actually
coming of, aud will take place mex
Monday. GODDARD is q skillful and ex-
perienced eronaut. He is a French
man of wonderful coolness and intre-
piiity, and has made an almost infinite
number of successful ethereal voyages
both in this and his native country
Prof. Steiner claims to be the champi-
on eronaut of America. On what foun.
dation the young mans claim is based
we are Ignorant, but presume he will
not allow Johnny Crapeau to pass him
if it can be avoided by gas and oiled
silk. Neither of them appear at all
frightened by the late horrible fate
which has befallen Thurston, Of Mich
igan.
The ascension, according to tho Gin
cinnati Gazette, will take place from
the city lot. The imitation of the bal
looms, each containing $4,000 cubic
toot VI has, Will cOmHeuCo az U U CLOCK
in the morning, and the ascension will
take place at4 o'clock precisely. A
committee Of FIVE we'll known citizens
has been chosen, who are to act as judg>
es, &c. They will decide whether the
morning shall justify the imitation of the
balloons. When the initiation has. com
menced the eronauts must 90. Each
may take up passenger at his own
discretion. The success Of either will
be in relation to distance, not height.
Arrangements will be made for each
@rcnaut to send down at every town
passed in parachute, q .'log' ornotos
containing the name Of the balloon
which passes, and any incident occur
ring on the trip, which will be sent by
telegraph, so that the citizens here and
elsewhere may be continually posted
Of the whereabouts Of the @ronauts, and
the success attending their prial fight.
Mons. GODDARD and Prof. Steiner each
expect to bo up three or four days.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22


USE PLENTY OF GRAvY,-Dr. Dixon,
in late number Of the "Scalpel," in an
article on diet, assumes tho position of
that the fuse of oil would decrease the
victims Of consumption nine tenths and
that this is the whole secret Of tho cod
liver oil, !" and quotes the following sumo
mary observations on tho subject made by
DIR. Hooker. a
OF persons at between the ages of
fifteen and twenty-five years, more than
one fifth eat no fat meat.
Of persons at the age of forty.fiye all
excepting less than one in fifty, habitually
use fat meat
Of persons, who, between the ages of
fifteen and twenty-five avoid fat meat, a
few acquire an appetite for it, and live u
good age, while the greater portion die
with phthistic before thirty-fvs.
OF persons dying with phthisic, between
the ages Of twelve and forty five, nine
tenth, at least, have never used fat meat.
Most individuals who avoid fat meat,
also use little butter or oily grayies, though
they should compensate for this want, in
part, at least, by free use Of those articles,
and also milk,eggs and various saccharno
substances. But they constitute an inn
perfect substitute for fat meat, without
which sooner or later the body is almost
sure to show the effects Of deficient cnlori.
fcation,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22
Morgantown, (Va.) Friday, October 22, 1858.
that Iuminary with the matter

supplied that luminary with the matter
which, according to his corpuscular
theory of light, the sun was continually
projecting into space.
The present comet is stranger to
the living inhabitants of tho earth it
may be the same as that which was
witnessed ages ago, when our painted
progenitors went forth to battle agSin>t
the iron legions of Rome, but this is
mere conjecture. It will soon depart
from our vision to wander once more
through the vast solitudes of unknown
space, never, perhaps, to visit our sys.
tenn again. Who can tell but il may
yet become a wreck among some Of the
stellar consultations while sailing
through the boundless ocean of tho uni
verse ?--Scientifc american.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22

HELPINe TIE WEAKER. Strolline
ieisureiy about Uncle Sam's big ship
yard the other day, we observed re-.
gular weather sailor chap from man
o'.war, who in turn, watching two men
dragging a seven foot cross cut saw
through huge live oak log. The saw
was dull, the log terrible hard and there
they went. see. saw. pull, push, push
pull. Jack studied the matter over
awhile, until he came to tho conclusioB
they were pulling to see who would
get the saw and as one was mon.
strous big chap, while the other was
little fellow, Jack decided TO sec fair
play. SO taking the big one clip under
the ear, that capsized him end over
end, he jerked tho saw out of the log,
and giving it to the small one, sung out,
Now run, you beggar!'
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22
Benutifui Answers,

A pupil of the Able Sicard gives the
following extra ordinary answers:
What is gratitude
Gratitude is the memory ofthe heart.
What is hope2
Hope is the blossom of happiness.
What is the difference between hope
and desiref ~
Desire is tree in leaf-hope is q tree
in flower, and enjoyment is a tree in
fruit. .-, 4',s,. -, .t,.....
What is eternity2 4r
A day without yesterday or te-mor.
row, line that has no end.
What is time :? -g at-t, ,.g
A line that has two ends--a path
which begins in the cradle and ends in
the tomb. Id a,....r.fr.,r .r. ~. e
What is God? ,5w aT
The necessary Being, the son of eter-
nifty, the eye of justice, the walker of
the universe, the soul Of the word.
Does God reason? a&l @ n
Man reasons because he doubts, de.
liberates, decides. God is omnipotent;
lie therefore never reasons. .,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22
BRIEF, BUT COMMON HISTORY.

BRlEF, BUT COMMON HISTORY.
1 saw him first at social party
He took but a single glass of wine, an d
that at the request of young lady with
whom he conyersed.
| saw him next, when he supposed
he was unseen, taking a glass to salts
fy the slight desire formed by his social
indulgence. Ho thought there wes no
danger. .
l saw him again with those of his own
age, meeting at night, to spend short
time in conyiyial pleasute. He said it
was only innocent amusement.
j met him next, late in the evening,
in the street, unable to reach home
He looked ashamed when we next met.
/ saw him next, reeling in the street.
A confused stare was on his counten-
ance, and words of blasphemy we're on
his tongue. Shame was gone!
/ saw him once more. He was pale,
cold motionless, and was carried by his
friends to his last resting place. Tn the
small procession that followed, every
head was cast down, and seemed to
shake with uncommon anguish.
His fathers gray hairs were going
to the grave in sorrow. His mother
wept to think that she had ever given
birth to such child.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22

WHoop1Ne CoUsH. 49, Great numbers
of children laboring under whoopibg
cough, now visit the gas works in Pres
ton, England, for the purpose Of breath.
ing the exhalatiohs from the gas lime.
1t is said that all tho little sufferers
feel considerably relieved, and many are
absolutely cured by this simple remedy.
A SMALL BEd1NS1Na.--ffi the year
100 ten clergymcn met at Bradford, each
ono bringing few books under his arm.
Placing these on the table in Pafsoh Rus.
sells study, each osid solomhly, III give
these books for the founding Of college
in this colony" A century and a half
have gohe by, end Yale College counts its
graduates by ,houssnds---shd this was i,s
foundation.
At st. Joseph, Mo-, there is great
demand for provisions Tor tho gold
mines in Western Kansas. A merchant
Of the town has sold goods to the amount
Of S13, 900 for the mines, Many indi-
ans and half.breeds have gone to tho
gold diggihgs from the indian villages
| in Eastern Kansss.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22

The way in which eastern people raise
subscriptions is thus related One Of the
churches Of New Bedford, Mass, wished
70 raise the sum of two hundred and tifty
dollars, and, at the morning service, ono
Sunday, they appointed one Of the inau-
eintial brethren to fix upon plan. In
the intcrmission, he took pencil and
marked against every members name the
sum which he thought he ought to give.
AT tho close Of the afternoon service, he
read the list, stating that il any ono had
been assessed too much, or not enough, he
mat speak. Suffice it to say, silence pre.
vailed in .ho assembly, and in fifteen
minutes tho sum was .aised,
M. Crepine, at Lyons, France; who
Yas furnished with two meals dsy,by
20 old widow for thirty five centimes,
has loft his fortune, three millions Of
Francs, to this guardian angel over bis
misery.
w. G.. Somorvillc, of Culpepper G.
H., Virginia, has lost FIVE out Of his sew
cn children by scarlet fever, and the
remaining two are down with the same
Ten disease.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22
1p.ooI.e,ti1al,
From the Winclester virginian
What is a Bachelor Like?

From the pen OF LAUNcELor GoosEHpERRY
ESQUIRE, Poet Laureate, and dedicated to al
Poets and Poetesses around these. diegins.
Why, pump without handle, ~ 'sl
A mouIdy tallow candle! -. ~
A goose that's lost it's fellows, sI
..u "A noiseless pair Of bellows, lgt bRt as
@ A horse without a saddle, *t@@" ~ ~
4 boat without paddle,
,rt A mule--a fool,s ..7oNstsT y
two legged stool! o'i t7zato
pest-a jest! -t
Dreary--weary--
Contrary--uncheery- sas
A fish without tail, r.a .aaa. y
chip without sail, '9s
legloss pair of tongs,
A fork without its pfongs,
\ clock without face
Aplg that's out Off place: 0r
a bootloss leg--an added egg!
stupid fat--a crownless hat lis. .i Iz
pair ofbreechcs wanting stitches!
Il chat.ering ape--coat minus capet
quacking duck, wanting pluck
A Cabling goose--mad dog let loose
A boot without sole,
Or cracked and loaky bowl,
Ora fiddle without a string,
.t. or a bee withou it's sting,
Or boat--or a sPrat,
Or cst--ura hen,
Or q rat--or a wren,
Or gnat--or pig in pen
Orr thrush that will not sing
Or a bell that will not ring
Or penny that "won't gol"
Or a herring without a roat
'lfa" OR q line without lead !
or drum without a head!
Or a monkey--or donkey
.sr, Or a surly dog, tied TO log
-. Or o frog in bog,
rr Or Ry in a mug
o. Or a bug in arug! ga
.E4' Or a bee .r ma
.1H Or flca-% as#
""-a Or a last years. pea,
.@. Or figure 8
Like fool without tongue.
Like a barrel without a bung-=
Like whale
Like a small
Like an owl
Like fowl
Like priest without, his cowl /!
Like midnight ghoul---
Like gnome in his cell
Like olapperless bell
Like man down we'll
He's poor forsaken gandef,
Choosing lonely thus to wander!
He's like walking stick or satchel orr
But to be plain,
80 And end my strain,
He'slikc nought but-----a Bacheior!!
NoodieeooSy, Sept, 1858. s tC. W.T.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22
4 Westorn nnnnr tnnniinna ns hmnn q

a Western paper mentions as among
tho advantages to be derived from
residence in Iowa, that people who
have endured childlcss union for 10 |!
these many years, in other States, on
moving there have been blessed with
"well springs Of pleasure" to the full
extent or their desire.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22

1t is proposed to establish an insti.
tuition for the education Of young ladies,
in which the the science Of weaveolo.
gy, spinology and cookology will form
. part After obtaining these accom-.
plisbments they may receive the T. II.
". Kit for wives.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22

The Texas papers continue OCCASION
ally to publish accounts of tho volun.
tary enslavemcnt Of free negroes under
the law of that State, which allows
them to choose master, and thus avoid
She necessity Of self support
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22

Prentice cries out in the Louisville
Journal for the invention of "paying
ont machine" to be applied to the case
Of delinquent subscribers,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22

AT Petroleum, Va, boy slept on
the floor, near the bed Of his father and
mother. The father discovered snake
in the bed, and driving it away it bit
the boy, who died in "a hours.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22

During tho month of September, but
two licenses to solemnize the rites Of
Matrimony, were issued by tho Wood
County Court Clerk, The number will
probably increase as the length Of days
grows less.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22
Vanity in the Rarn Yard,

The Country Gentleman states that
the common evil Of turkeys straying
from home may be prevontedby an apl
peal to their vanity. "They. will not
leave the yard in which they are put,
# a strip of red flannel is tied around
the wing long enough to trail the
ground. The receipt is simple and
easily tried, and, if effective, would
prove Of great benefit in removing a
source of much loss and annoyance to
the turkey breeder. The vanity Of the
fowl is probably affected by this means,
as nc wouldn't wish to run the risk of
seeing strangers with such drag upon
his dignity"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22
Washington GoSsiD.

Secretary Floyd left on Wednesday,
to visit his coal fields on the Kanawha.
Post Master Brown expected to leave
for the West yesterday. President
Buchanan has commenced the first draft
of his annual message. Secretary Cobb
has made call on the Register of the
Treasury for table showing the com.
paratiVe imports under the present tar
ifs. Col. Sumner has assumed the
command Of the Military Department
of the West. Collector Schell is max. .
ing his last efforts at Washington for
harmony in the wigwam.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22

The following example of g new FASH
ion appears in the st. Louis Republi-
can -
"Engdged. Miss Anna Gould to
John Candal, both of Leavenworth,
K. T. -
"From this time, henceforth and for
ever, (or until said present Miss Anna
Gould shall become widow all young
gentlemen are requested to withdraw
their particular attentions" ..
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22

The Paris Press contains an article
urging the necessity for France to lay
down an electric telegraph to the Uni
ted States, if she wishes to maintain
undiminished her present commercial
relations with the American Continent.
The article maintains the absolute ne
cessity Of a second telegraphic commu.
hication with America, under the con.
troll Of France. .... .......
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22

"Do you believe in second love. Mr..
McQuadc ?"
'Do believe in second love? Humph.
if man buys pound Of sugar, isn't
IL sweet? and when it's gone don't he
want another pound, and isn't that
sweet too? Trotb, Murphy, I believe
in second love !"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-10-22

Schoolmaster. Bill Tompkins, what
is widow?
Bill.--A widder is married woman
what hain't got no husband, cos he's
dead.
Master. Very well. What is wild.
over? ..
Bill. widderer is man what runs
arter widders. u.a..
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-21
A BEAUTIFUL HEAD 0x HAIR.

"Thahproved Rosemary, as MY m8le by
]. R@gell Spalding, combines cyerySs&g Tin
oDHopfsR) required to give richncgRA1auty,
ia eleganSS to the hair It's nea@1ndSsean,
Zee from all'Wjurous minerals Il d oils, nd
eSp do no possible harm The cgrme is de4
icaSe and agreeable. We advise al to use d
who desire clean, healthy scalp, and bcauti.
full head of hair.
For forcing the growth Of the hair, prevent
ing its falling off, and restoring it to bald
Places the Rosemary has probably been used
with as much success as any known article.
~. RUSSELL. SPALDING, p fremont Street,
iopp' Museum Boston, Mass, proprietor"
Sold in Worcester, by 81. B. GREEN & Co., D. Scott
and all Druggists.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-21
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY.
sIh JAMES oLARKE'S

GEA4 khk AEED FEM LIE PLLESs
Prepared from Prescription Of Sir ]. Clarke NJ. D.,
Physician Extraordinary 10 the Queen.
This invaluable medicine is unfainr in the Of all
those painful AMI dang disorders to which the fe-
maecoustntion is sui ject IL moderates all excess and
removes all obstruction, aud speedy cure may be relied
TO MARRIED LADIES
1t is }eculary suited II WILL 10 short time, bring on
the monthly period with res ularty.
Each bottle, price One llar bears the Government
stamp OF Great Bdttain 10 prevent counterIeits.
ut on!
These Pills should be taken by females that are
pregnant during the first three months. as they are
sure TO bring on miscarriage bu at every other time
and ia every other case, they are perfectly safe.
H. al cases 81 Nervous aud Spinal affections, Pain
tine Back and Limos, Fatis slight exeon Palpita
ton OF the Heart, Mysteries, and Wits these Pills will
effect when all other have failed and although
pogorul remedy, do not contain iron, caomel antimo
ny, or anything hurtfu to the constitution
Full directions company each package
sOe Agent for the United States ard Canada.
(Late 1. 0. baldwin n Co y Rochester, NJ Y.
N .. 81 and six postage ct mps enclosed to any au
ho,Esd Agent will ensure bottle Of the Pills by return
mail.
Flr sale by druggists in every town in the United
tates.
BUR-. FOSTER, CO., No. ! cornhul, Boston,
Who'll sslle Agents for New England.
For sale by VIM. Bush Co wholesale and retail
agents. aud drugaesis generally, d6wa dec22
"a Stitch la time oftilnes saves mine.
Was sunRin ages n d,
Hair that's gray II checked to-day
Will save hoary headl
Then haste, oh haste, nor moment waste
II will act just ike charm.
IT s gloriode stun (this is no puT)
Mlsons Alpine Hair balm.
For sale by J. Q. HILIs M. y. GREEN h co. DA.
vlD sCOrr, CHARLES sIBbEY, aEO. Il. BPUHR
and JAMES GREhN. de3dwBm myl9
Bash y Cough Cure Lozenges are supsrto
any other Medicine in the form OF Candy or Lozen
ges Tor the Of uods Coughs, Hoarsness, Asthma
Group, Whnopug Cough Bore Throat and all diseases OF
the Throat aud Lungs.
Prepared and sold at wholesale ana RETAIL by BUSH
co, "a Front street deoou mch26
FRANCIS q. MISNER, Nn
Teacher Of Languages, .........No. Brnley Hall.
o15 dif
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-01-21
CITlZMNs ANn FRIENDs I

AS the election is gone, and New Years coming it be
ONES nv imperative duty to promulgafe these facts-
That the Republicans of Worcester have elected their
man" to preside over them for ali coming tme,n and
mat mat Gdu beng over yea have nough to look for
but continued peace and downright prosperity But in
summing up your prosperity 1t will be necessary that
accuracy should be yoursthat you nits should occupy
SHOULD take their proper place. while HUNDREDS should
not stay at home but go before those upper tens and
make their places sure That this accuracy may be
politicians in practising doube entry" may not get
time to tesch it to the younger, and that figuring and
writing right, may moi be rightly understood, it is my
present intention to advise with you that you all go t.
EdtOnS Commercial Academv which is in Bank b ock.
This Academy is open day and ex .nng for purposes
most legitimate vizthe teaching of Book Keeping by
pou6le Entry, with Commercial and Common School
Arithmetic, Business Penmanhp English Grammar and
correspondence Students commence any time. No
GLASSES each student beiug instructed by himself.
PRo0RAsTINATE NoT!! dtf dec9O