davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-28

PANIC in A CnUR0n.--Tn Mctho.
dist church in Marion, Smythc county,
Va, q negro woman took hot brick
wrapped in piece Of carpet, to warm
her let, and the carpet took fire. The
smoke cacsed o general rush for the
outside Of the church. Whilst many
made their exit at the regular outlet
Of the church, many others, particu,
larly the ladies, forgetting their huge
dimensions, lcapcd through the fractu.
rcd windows! Quiet was soon restored
without any other damage than few
cuts and bruises, and the fracturing Of
three windows Of the church.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-28

The Black and White Elopemeat.- -
The editor of tho Detroit Advertiser
has had q conversation with Miss Jud-
son, of Pontiac, who eloped to Wind
sor, q. W., and was there married to
her coiored lover. No signs Of insani-
ty, except her love for the negro
which sho frankly avoweJ-was OBJ
served. She is one Of family Of u
children, and q years of age-matme
enough to make her own choice of q
husband, one would think. Her father
who Is very respectable looking
man, about sixty years of age, has ever
been distinguished for uprightncss and
piety. Rc said the negro had always
been faithful and obodient, and he had
allowed him many privileges colorcd
people do not usually enjoy. He sat
at the table with the family, made one
OF the socal-circle Of evenings, and ao-
companied them to the church Mr..
Judson denies, however, that he ever
professed amalgamation doctrincs.-
The negro is represented as about fifty
years Of age, his white wool showing
OFF countenanco OF supcrfno ivory
black to a frightful advantage. In his
escape from the South he received a
shot in one Of his legs, which adds no.
thing TO the elegance Of his locomotion,
and there is not solitary ivory re
naming to relieve tho horrid chasn
that yawns whenever he attempts Il
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-28
S. SIEGPRlED, EDITOR.
THE " TRY COMPANY"

HH y ~ SOAhl Zl4b L .
a gentleman who was riding in the
cars, noticed bright little fellow, be-
tween five and six years Of age, sitting
with his father and mother, and cnga-
ged in the attempt to unloose the knot
in the string that bound small par
eel. The knot had become well com
pacted, and the child's tiny fingers
seemed to make no impression thereon.
The patient earnestness of the little
fellow was contrasted with the appa.
rent indifference of his parents, who
looked on, but made no attempt to as
Bist him. At,last the gentleman, whose
sympathies with children were warm,
could bear the sight no longer; so,
partly to help the child, and partly to
robuke the parents, he took out his
knife, and handing it to the boy, said,
I" Here, my little fellow, try the vir-
the of sharp blade. You can't unite
the knot !"
Something to his surprise, the knife
WAS not taken; but, instead the child
answered, with a smile,
"Please, sir, Father don't allow me
to say Z can't; | belong to the 'TRY
COMPANY" >"
"Indeel" said the gentleman, as
he drew back his hand. "I nevor heard
of that company before
ooh, I've always belonged to It,
Haven't I, Father ?"
And the child turned with. an cx.
preston of loving confidence in his face
towards his father.
"He's worthy member of that cx'
cellent association, sir, remarked the
father, now speaking to the gentleman,
md smiling in q pleasant way.
"Ah, understand you!' Light
was breaking in upon his mind. "This
is part Of your discipline. You never
permit your little boy to say I can't
"But, instead, I'll try, sir"
Excellent" said the gentleman
"Excellont! Here is the way that mer
are made. 1t is the everlasting I can
that is dwarfng the energies Of thous
ands upon thousands all over the land
"A feeble effort is made to overcome
some difficulty, and then the arms fal
wearily, and tho task is abandoned"
"And who is most to blame foi
this :" was inquired
Parents" was the unhesitatina
reply.
"Parents who fail to cultivate patti
ence & perseverance, in their children
Parents who carry them when they
should let them walk, even though THEN
feet may be weary. l see it all as clear
as light, and see my own fault at che
came time. Lieut. the knot of Difficult.
ties for my children every day, instead
Of requiring them to loosen 1t them.
selves. But, sir, they shall join the
'Try Company after this. III have
no more knot cutting in my house"
How is it with you, reader, child OF
man? Are you member Of the Try
Company" II not, and you have any
ambition to bo something more than a
drone in the hive, join it at once and
from this time forth never let The worda
" l can't find a place on your lips.---
Arthar's Home Maga@iae.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-28
ENID Zncrensn nf pnnuznt;on

Rapja Increase Of .Popuyation.-
Some idea may DC formed Of the rapid
increase of our population, from the
following we'll authenticated incident,
Tor which we are indebted to Mr.. Lang.
ley, editor of the San francisco Dircc.
tory, and the California State Register ::
One day last week, an employee Of
Mr.. Langley, engaged in compiling
facts for his forthcoming Directory,
stopped at q house in this city, rang
the bell, and found himself confronted
with the proprietor, whcn tho follow
ing dialogue ensued:
owl! you be kind enough to furnish
me with your name for the Directory p"
"Ccrtainly; my name is -----." +"
"llayo you family ?"
eyes, wife and servant"
'Any children?"
"Wait a moment, I'll SO and eec."
In the course Of FIVE minutes the
proprietor returned, and joyfully re.
marked /:
Yes, you can put down one boy"
1t seems that his lady had Just pre-.
sented him with son. The employee
returned his acknowledgement, and
moved off to gather information else,
where. About half.an-hour afterwards.
he was returning through the same
street, when be heard bail from tho
house Of the gentleman above referred
to, end on going up, the gentleman re.
marked:
"Sir, you can put me down for two
children:
His lady had presented him with
another fine boy. The above is an
actual occurrence, and but one Of the
many curious adventures that attend
tho business Of Directory employee.
If you see q wife carefully footing
her husbands stockings, you may CON
cludo that he will not find it difficult to
foot her bills.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-28

1t is stated that government orders
have been issued at the Philadelphia
navy yard to discharge five hundred
workmen.
1t is bad time to discharge 50 ma.
ny workmcn, in midwinter, but there
is no important election now pending
in Pennsylvania, to render their SER
vices necessary!]
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-28
Whole No. TS7.

coming into the lower boilers, until tho
mass had reached density Of some rs
deg, when it became necessary to
slockon the fire, and proceed with much
care, to avoid running it over or scorch-
ing the syrup. The operator will
bo able to determine when the hutch
is sufficiently done, by the appearance
OF the boiling mass rising in somewhat
larger and regular inequalities Of sur
face, and rcceding with little snap on
lAe escape OF the steam. Yet | have
found it best occasionally to test the
strength Of the syrup by the use
OF Bcaume's saccharometcr and -
thermometer adapted to the purpose.
The standard | assumed was about
S6 degrees to 37 degrees B. ut so
degrees F. This may have been
beyond what was really necessary. but
in case of this kind especially, It was
best to err on the safe side, if err wa
msst. When the batch was sufficient.
ly done the fire wac Immediately check
ed till the charge was removed into tho
cooler, and a fresh supply introduced
| from the cInrItyipr hnJo,
three boilers, when we'll monanod mor.
| fully equal to the capacity Of the Mn
and have Welded over eightv r,llnn,,
ofsyrup per day, though I Tenor5 s;vtv-
three gallons, with these fxtnroc .
reasonable days work. In the con.
sumption of fuel we must have been
prodigal, using about three. fourtba IS
a cord for every sixty-three gallons
There were some obvious deficiencies
in the arrangement of our furnaces ~
account for this; which, if removed
would probably reduce the consnmntio,,
to two-thirds of this quantity.
Cosr OF MAMIE. c,a1,pr w., 49,.
imperfect annorotns tbn nr,,,n, ', i't ,nla c
making svrnn oftcr tho oon" ra""s w. o0SS ot
pared and BROUGHT 70 tho n,;u a. al p net
vary much from eleven certs , nnr ".T '.o,,nr ~.
and I am ipclinc6 to hoI;o~dP P' sts|n',,, su"on,
that have heen ob,o ,''I, ~ I,,I from ,,I az
syrup NAV be made for ton ~ - twni"" |I""
cents. and g3oseibzy with n.oG, g. .ae'lo .t
former rate if d6no ~ i p'"uS G.:"no az tIo
LARGE scale. and with enol aa,,T;s5 n.I:sns'5
as NAV be obtainod "Pp''""eVS
n1'1 10 'o'"i"c".
T Our experiments for obtaining sugar
are not yet fully closed for the season,
I tor, although winter has come, I still
nave a lot ofcane IN as good condition
as a, when cut, near two months ago
we nave succeeded in our experiments
IN maE'ng sugar, and in quantity and
9po'ty II seems quito encouraging,
tAon8h IN color 1T is not satisfactory,
h"!i948 IN Its complexion that 3iStin-
9".!Sh'"g chardctcri8tjc which, in spite
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-28

Boswell, tho biographer and admiror
of DR.. Johnson, observing to the latter
that there was no instance Of bcgear
dying for want in the streets Of Scot.
land" ] believe you arc right, sir,
said johnson, "but this does not arise
from The want Of beggars, but the i'm.
possibility Of starving scotchman."
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1859-01-28

If you see q wife carefully footing
her husbands stockings, you may con
cludo that he will not find it difficult tc
foot her bills.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-24
DR. M'LANE's
CELEBRATED
VERMIFUGF
AND
LIVER PILLS.

WE beg leave to call the atten-
ton of the Trade, and more
especially the Physicians of the
country, to two of the most popu-
lar remedies now before the public.
We refer to
Dr. Cha& M'Lane'S Celebrated
Vermliuge and Liver Pills.
We do not recommend them as
universal Cure-alls, but simply for
what their name purports, VIZ:
THE VERMIFUGE,
For expelling Worms from the
human system. 1t has also been
administered with the most salts
factory results to various Animals
subject to Worms.
THE LIVER PILLS.
For tbecure of LIVER CoMp1AINTs,
all BILIOUS DERANGEMENrs, SICK
HEADACHE, &c. In cases of
FEVER AND AGUE,
preparatory to or after taking Oui-
nine, they almost invariably : make
a speedy and permanent cure.
AS specifics for the above men
toned diseases, they are Unrivaled,
and never known to fail when ad-
ministered in accordance with the
directions.
Their unprecedented popularity
has induced the proprietors,
FLEMING BROTHERS,
PITTsBURcH, Pa.
to dispose of their Drug business,
IN which they have been success
fully engaged for the last Twenty
Years, and they will now give their
undivided time and attention to
their manufacture. And being de-
termlned that DR.. M'Lane's Cele-
brated Vermifuge and Liver Pills
shall continue to occupy the high
position they now hold among the
great remedies of the day, they
will continue to spare neither time
nor expense in procuring the Best
and PureSt material, and COM
pound them in the most thorough
manner. Address all orders to
FLEMING BROS. Pittsburgh, Pa.
A. 5; Dealers and Physicians ordering from others
i9I u tienllng Bros, will do well to write their orders
ana take none but Dr.. NLanes rrepeyed BY
th 9 DI4S. ftffsbtrgh, Pa. To those wishing to give
rat a l' .h we VIII forward per mail post paid any
H. =. tne United States, box of Pills for twelve
st postage stamps vial Of Vermifugs for
thfeeoent stamps. All orders from Canada must
Do aSconpauied by twenty cents extra.
Sold by James P. Hofiecker, and by Drug
its generally.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-24
CAUTION.

CAUTION.
mere Deing severn imitation brands of Defensive
genuine exc ept Van Hagen & McKeone is SLAMMED
UPOI each Bar OF the Soap we'll as the Boxes
Smyrna times., 1859-11-24
JOSEPH FIRTH,
(oUccEssoR To SAMUEL RnErA
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
ksrc1d and C1Exe ERnEo-u

NO, T.v,So IS2 Arch St. (bcIow 2d), Philadelpbia
AvimG wIi eI, purchased of SAMUEL Riley, the good
by strict attention business to merit snd hpes
oi The patronage of old customers taso
teog ng% Tnes IN There will be general satisfaction
' Sr0RRnERse RR'Egsers purchasing articles in my line
PiOHPty alLended fa0S 2o
Smyrna times., 1859-11-24

ms celebrated Washing Soap is now in market FIR
'cIe ah year and that il has given universal sat
,sacllon Is evident from the fact that the NIanuGac-
oHTers OF H. IN order to supply the demand have been
W increase their capacity 10 make equal 10
Une hundred Thousand Pounds per Week II Is deci
Ceuy Ihe Des' and cheapest Soap ever made in lbis
Houlry " One Pound of it will go as far, for any
as mree OF The Common Soap in general use Ii
81 I-o I upol new principle, of the best materials
a,,u AnoWh ONLY to VAN HAGEN McKEoNE II does
aM"P ehUrely with the northumberland The neres
1i polling me Clothes 1t does not shrink FlanneIs
perfectly and from the most delicate f,brc so,oa S,ii'
one nan me time and larer usually snent 10 do ts
Washing u Is warranted free from Sal Soda mr. n,bor
t5n aAalies' and guaranteed not 10 rot or niure
b. ror sale by all respectable Grocors and Wholesale
y NJ oo THAN IL MCKEONE
NO ~ and 24 South WhaIves PhiIadelpbio.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-24
ESEN\VEIN'S
Tar & Wood NaDtLa PectoraI

rs is me best Medicine in the World for the Cure Of
c|i5 iiS 10 an" T T"us rnnp Bronchitis, Asthma DIFF
culy IN Breathing, faipliatio OF he Ilearf and t
e reiici OF patients III Ihe advanced stages Of Con
Sumption together with all Diseases o. be rro, md
SnGs', ana whIch predisp Sc 10 Consumption II nj
lacks The root of disease and makes rio III II az
succumb to It's Influence II also produces free ernsc
Sia'loh' ana induces healthy action IN tie diseased
od nducOus Membranes and Tissues. 1t is peculiarly
this invaluable Syrup often gives ease and ns VI
quehLy sleep which the Pecnllar nature of lbs dis
ease denies hIm 1t Is very pleasant to the taste and
proiHP! IN LIS effects Try II, and be convinced Thai
II Is IhVaIuahe III the cure of BlunchIaI aaccIions
" Price 30 cents per Bottle.
NJ TTIeepared only by A. ESENWEIN Druggist. N. w,
~; W cor; Nihih and Poplar streets PhIladelpbia
w ~ ooid by J.. +. liofecker Smyrna; f McInoII
w Iiniln gOn Ed Challenger, New Castle CowoiI g
Son, Dover; J. B. CleaveT, Port Penn and Soragiaa
1ssI''N seHeIdIly. my26.lY-if
Smyrna times., 1859-11-24
HGTdaC0re,
WANTED.
Bargains! Bargains Z!

Can be Bought of LEWIS & BROTHER. corner M.;r
and Commercestreels. Smyrna, Del. oaS
Smyrna times., 1859-11-24
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
Valuable Farm for Sale.

d. THE subscriber offers for sale a FARM in
E&iii Kent county, Delaware, containing about I25
EsIIL ACRES OF LAND, divided nto five enclo-
sures Said Farm Is well located, In a good
nelghborhood, and within 4t miles of SMYRNA, and
about the same distance of the Steamboat bv which
daily and trI-weekly communication may be had with
Philadelphia during the The line of Stages
from The Soa TO Dover PASSES directly by the FARM
Inere are also two good Landings within three miles
of the farm where Grain can be delivered and Lime
&c, procured.
The improvements consist in Dwelling House Barn
and Stables attached, Corn Cribs, Granary, &C.; a
pump OF wafer near the door. The Buildings are all
new' IN gsod order, well put up and of good dimen-
slons A furlher description deemed unnecessary.
as persons wishing To purchase desired 10 view Le
property.
The Terms will be accommodating. Anv further
information can be obtained by calling on GEO. w
CUMMiNs' Esq., Smyrna or by calling OH or addressing
The subscriber, near Wilmington, Del
sePSS JAS. H. HOFFECKER
Smyrna times., 1859-11-24
THANKSGIVING DAY.
Proclamation
By HIS Erce!Lencg, WILLIAM RuRrnN

By Has Erce!Lency, WILLIAM BURTON.
GOrernOr Of the State Of Delaware.
1T Is the duty Of CHRISTIAN people, at all
times, to return thanks to the Great Giver ot
all good aad perfect gifts, for the inpumerable
blessings which lie is continually showerino q
upon them but more especially is it riobt and
proper that day should be set apart when we.
who are blessed above all other nations. should
with humble peniteUce and grateful hearts. bend
the Knee together, and with one voice thank
him from whom all blessings flow for the price
less Liberties which we enjoy; For the earlv
ana the latter rains, which have blessed us in
BASKET and IN store, while famine and povertv
nave Oeen the lot of others; For the sunshine
OF peace, under which we bask IN careless con.
tentment, while the demon Of war carries ter.
Tor ana misery TO those even beside US; For the
health which strengthens our fraII bodies. while
Pestllence wa!keth abroad through less favored
countries, with misery, desolatlon, and death. as
his fearful companions; For the genial sun and
frequent showers, without which the husband
man would have toiled IN vain; For the gentle
winds which have filled the sails of the mari
her; For the success which has rewarded the
energies OF the merchant; For the regular and
constant employment afforded to the mechanic
ana laoorer; aud for the good and equal laws
Wnlch protect all alike in the enjoyment of life.
liberty, and property.
Therefore, |, WILLIAM Burton, Governor Of
the State OF Delaware, in humble reverence. do
appoint THURSDAY, the Twenty Fourth dav
OF November next, as day of general thanks.
giving and praise to Almighty God and do re-
commend It's appropriate observance by the
citizens of this State.
In testimony whereof, | have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal ofl
IL. S.. Dover, this twenty.sx.b Jsv of Srto
Der, III the year ofour Lord one thou |
sand eight hundred and tifty-nine, and
o. OF 'he independence Of said State the eirbtv- |
fourlh s"'y
WILLIAM BURTON.
By the Governor,
EDWARD RIDGrLY. Secretary of State.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-24
New Castle
Lum b0r Yard.

The subscribers, dealers in Lumber. respectfully
invite fhe attention of Builders and Contractors 10
Their stock Of Lumber, which is large and well Sc
leGted. We have on hand large assortment Of
thickness;
HemlJck JOist and Scantling;
llemlsck Fence and Wide Boards
Yellow and White Pine Frame Lumber;
Yellow and White Pine Flooring Boards;
Cedar and Cypress Shingles;
PIckets ShlnglIng LaIh Siding, etc.
~ Being located directly on the river, we are at
al times enabled to sell Lumber at the lowest market
prices and deliver il on board of vessels and cal free
of charge
Persons in want Of Lumber would DO well to eIam'
Inc oui stock before making their purchases.
All orders and communications addressed 10 the
will be promptly attended TO-
CRIPPEN & LAMBSON,
marSl'ly Water 81, New Castle, Del.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-24
G Q A. OIL.
Warranted PURE and always of IrniGrrD Coo,
Quality; manufactured by WV
lIELME, MORRIS g. CO..
Atthe PhOlc Coal Oil Works. PbiladeInb;o

't"e Ho'ic Goal Oil Works, Philadelphia.
Mlerr'hg 20 the above II affords pleasure to state
rhat we nave been appointed Sole Agents in this citv
loI lle SAFE Ol TINS superior and unequalled OH and
"oW % OHef IL 10 consumers, dealers and others
US auVan'ages OF this article its cheapness the
Seadness OF It's light. brancy and perfect safety n
being entirely NON-EXPLOSiVE.
., W in hat "ick bnrner of inch in width. the
oost Is less man OF cent per hour giving light
eqrVaent 10 hve sperm Candles which cost a. cents
per hour 10 burn. y '
hundreds OF lamps throughout the country have
neeh IhroWn aside because a regular snpplv oiGOOD
uIL could not be obtained. The facilities of The
ABOVE Company, however are such as to enable Them
anu US 10 guarantee regularity in quality and supplv
IL Is put up i'll barrels, half barrels and five PaIion
cans. u h'e gum"
we respectfully ask the attention of the public TO
tne above and shall be pleased to forward c,rcmIars
giving more detailed information relative to it.
ALLEN & NEEDLES.
AGENTS FOR THE FACTORY.
AZ South Wharves and Al South " aiar 6,
"'''ih PHILADELPHIA.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-24
Philadelphia Advertisements
Confectionery & Fru;tc

f. u: WHITMAN & co. beg leave ia min. =,
PeDilG sha1 they are constantly getting up Canaa Ge
Old and sane aCors Co ana patterns which, with aba
gest assortment 10 be found And all are IDan e lar-
~ oGreu ol pure materials and under the supernesc
Also, Dealers IN Foreign Fruits; Nuts Of tho H..
prices. '' reasonable
o.orekeePers and others are invited 10 call md
anime our Stock Store anh Factory -'' '''O eI'
NO. luz South Second street. below Cbo.,ru,
e<'-O~ PHILADELPHIA
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-01-01


The END OF AN ADULTEREss.-Oneo OF the
editors of the Hagerstown Torchlight, who
was recently on visit to Baltimore, among
other things, says:
In the Baltimore Alms-house there is q
woman spending the evening of her days,
who once filled large but unenviable
space in the public eye. We allude to Ra-
chel Cunningham, who ensnared the atfec-
tions of four husbands, and in short time
effected separations from three of them and
their wives; the fourth, former sheriff of
this county, sacrificed to her everything,
fortune, honor, fame, and for her became a
felon, and for her died a felon's death
Under an assumed name she is now eking
out miserable existence in this institution,
and probably making some atonement for
her lamentable eonquests over connublal
honor and domestic peace in early life.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-01-01
Tho Goxernor,s veto.

The reasons for the Governors veto of
the bill for continuing the old Sinking Fund
Commissioners in Office till April, is pub
lished in the State Sentinel:
The objection is that the bill is unconsti-
tutional in that it attempts to lengthen the
term of these officers by legislative act,
and not by Vtpe ooce election of both
Houses of the General Assembly, as re-
euired by the constitution. With the expi-
ration of the incorporated existence of the
old State Bank on the lst of January, the
terms of all the officers created under that
charter expire with it. The official career
of the President of the Bank and the Sink
ing Fund Commissioners then terminates
Col. Dumont was elected President of the
Bank for five years from the 18th of Feb
ruary, 1854, but with the termination of the
legal existence of that institution on the lst
of January, his official connection with it
must likewise cease. As the Legislature
will again assemble at its regular session
on the 7th of January, the failure of the
law 10 matter of but little consequence.
We understand that Mr. Ray, the Cashier
of the State Bank and Secretary of the
Board of Sinking Fund Commissioners,
who has had, in fact, the chief management
of the funds heretofore, will hold them un-
til the Legislature makes some final dispo-
sition of them.