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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26

% The inference might be drawn, from
puff in the last Republican" that there
is but one Merchan, in Morsantown who is
"doins an upright business'!! We hope,
in judgment of charity, that there are sew
eral of this class. Would it be going too
far to quote certain classic writer, and to
say "they are all, ALL honorable men"s-
Perhaps, however, the safer conc'usio" is
tina, some Merchants, as well as some Print.
ers and other public servants, are ''none the
worse for being watched" We cherish the
opinion, with pleasure, tina, our Merchants,
as body, are no, whit behind those of O.
Their places in the important qualities Of en-
ergy, intelligence and uprishtness.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26
E.T.L ACCIDENT.

On Saturday morning last, JAMES, aged
II years, son of Mr., Joel Ridgway, Of this
county, was killed under the following pain
full circumstances. Passing d new school
house on horseback. one Of the workmen in
the ac Of shngling, dropped single and
frightened the horse. upsetting bucket oil
eggs which the boy was carrying. The lad
was then ,hrowa of among some stones, and
his skull badly fractured. He survived MI.
i'll a part oil The fractured bones had been
removed by Dr.. Joseph A. McLane, OF this
place. but died soon after the operation
He was an interesting and promising lad
and in this their sudden bereavement the
afflicted parents have the sympathies Of The
community.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26
THE ELECTION.

We have no need, as the politicians
do, to urge "FnrEMEN TO THE PoLLs,'
nor 10 "KEEr BEFORE THE PEOPLE"
that which is before them all the time
namely. a halfdammed river and hum
buggi1g administration ofits "Naviga'
ton Company" THE PEOPLE" are
Z" alive, /" and will be "kicking," in al
probability, unless they obtain u speedy
redress of grievances.
The Election to be held to-day will
evince i voluntary agreement Of oul
citizens TO be taxed to carry on q suit
against the Navigation Company-and
we incline to the opinion that the votes
will. be very much "like the handle o.
a jug--all on one side.'
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26
Peterson,s Ladies' Magazine.

In our last we promised our readers something
more in relation to this popular monthly. Here
it is:--
In 1855, "pcterson" will be greatly improved,
as it is to have whittier paper, new type, and more
reading matter. This is now the only original
periodical Of its class, and the stories of Mrs.
Stephens, its editor, author Of" Mary Derwent,"
are alone worth the subscription price. 1t is the
best guide for the fashions also, the plates being
superb steel ones, eolorcd: in Now York aud
Philadelphia i. is the text book. The leading
embellishments are magnificent mezzotints. 1t
is emphatically magazine Of pure mOrals-is
national in character; and really the cheapest in
the ,corld, as the terms will show, viz: copy,
81, copies S., copies $40, with premium
worth from two to three dollars for every person
3 subscribers or more. Address tho publisher,
cuAs. J. PETERSON, No lOs Chestnut ST., Philada.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26
For the Aonongal,a 1iirroy.
S. S,EGrRIED, Sec'y.
Messrs. Editors

Messrs. Editors
In the absence Of the os.
tensible editor of the Republican"
(Mr. Howard) who is responsible for
the reckless assertions, and balderdash
scribbIings, such Us were paraded in the
editorial columns ofthat sheet lately in
reference to the Post. Office controver-
sy? 1t is not meet that in questions Of
yeracity, irresponsible sclibblers should
invest themselves with the prerogatives
of an editor, or perform the functions Of
those who can be held responsible,
merely to play editor, and crafty their
private piques, or spit their venom, al
will. In their zeal for embarrassing
the Post. Master, some writer mo mat
ter who at presently says the charge Of
breaking gentleman's breast.pin at tle
office window is false. Now, it is the
contradiction that is FALSE, for the fact
i,selfhas for support the uoimpeachable
veracily of the person receiving the
blow, than whom the editor Of the Re-
publican. or his associates behind the
curtain, do not enjoy : better repr!a'
ton for truth. merely alludc to the
matter to put the chqfge of falsehqo,d
where it belongs, anSnot that the mfss.
ed author of the Republican rdttttst
is worthy of notice. Tho eo~ard stfkes
in the dark!
One would lste thought that Il e hui
initiating position into which 'Ie Re.
pubIican's editorial columns plaed its
editor last SpIing in regard 10 re cam.
paign for Delegate, would havfinci,ed
to caution in regard to who ofhfated in
the sancluml but it seems moi Well,
somebody must stand up to p rack
fodder OF no fOdder!"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26

" 1t appears tina, we have some "strong
minded uomea" in Virginia, as well as at
the North. Mr.. VIM. Durbn, Of this town,
relates that two pedlars OF NJ. D. Weiss
Patent Seed Sewer, in Eastern Virginia, not
long since, sold to lady, in the absence Of
her husband, the right for said machine in
four counties, for handsome sum Of money
cash down!
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26

Warning to bad Writers.-The To.
ledo Blade tells a good story of n man
who owned building which was siiua-
ted on land belonging to the Michigan
Central Railroad. The superintendent,
who writes very had hand, sen, short
letter to Mr.. S., ordering him To remove
the building at once. But the house
was not removed aud three months at.
forwards the superintendent met S. and
began 10 scold him for not removing the
nuisance as desired, when it appeared
that the man had received the note, and
not being able to make out lis contents,
had supposed it to be pass over the
road, and had been riding back and
forth all the summer on the strength of
ii!
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26
A Railroad stYnege.- The portlan

A Stwpage.-The Portland
Argus. in al article relating to manage
ment upon railroads, and relating some
personal experience, remarks
We waited-,imc tiew-a quarter OF
an hour-a half--three quarsers-still
no train. The passengers were anea-
sy. Appeals were made to the conduc-
tor, he politely but invariably answered
"My orders, gentlemen, are to wait
here until the other cnmes-and here |
wait. BY and by . selfappointed com
mit,ee called on Ackerman, and insist
ed on going forward. He maintained
his imperturable suavity, but declined.
AT last one of the number, to bring mat.
tiers to a point, said
well, Mr.. Alderman, how much
longer shall you stop, if you don't hear
from the train?" .a.
IL shall wait week, sure" he re.
sponded; "at the end Of that time |
shall decide what is next to be DONE
Just then the train came laundering
along at the rate Of twenty-five miles
an hour, to make up for lost time and
had the solicitations of the passengers
prevailed, weishould not nowbe telling
this story, for an inevitable collision
would have sent allof Us into the other
life. 4, Las @c
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26

Jeany Liaa.--The New York Cor
respondent Of the Charleston Courier
learns, through friend just arrived
'faom Vienna, that Nine, Goldschmidt
has retained but $4,000 Of the vast
fortune which she made in this country,
aud that this comprisesher entire world
.ly possessions. She will positively APP
pear on the stage again next summer.
But in concerts only. She will visit
first, but will not probably ia.
iyorthe leland Of the Vest again with
her naschlcss voice. ~ X
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26
Tho Maine Law in Msv Yoyk,

The Tribune, in summoning up She result.
Of The late Election in thai State, says Of
the Maine Law:-"We believe Legislature
has been chosen which will recognize the no.
eeSs'ty Of passing such law, and will s,,iys
10 90 'pFomptly, heartily and etlectiyely.-
No intelligent man cen longer doub, tina
the Maine LAWS TO be tried in this State;
and we appeal 10 foes as well as friends to
take care that it has a full and fair t,ial,n
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26
vlNDIfToR.
Morga.toyn, Nov. 81, 1851

The town ofGreen Bay. Wisconsin,
was visited by a destructive 4 recently,
which consumed thirty builings, inclu.
ding three warehouses, 4 United
States Hotel, the Adoocats' Iptfice, &C.,
eutrailing a total loss ofabot 100000,
which is only partially ins,td.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26
M0N0NGALIA MIRROR.
PRAISE WHERE We CAN AND cESsvRr WHERE We
MUST.
MORGANTOWN, Va.
Saturday, November 9G, 1853.
OUR AGENCIES.

II Mr. C. PIERCE, No. 46, South Third ST.,
Philadelphia, is one Of our most obliging and
attentive Agents.
E.W. CARR, Third street, opposite the ES.
change, Philadelphia, is also our Agent for that
City.
Dr.. :. PARSONS, Gladly Creek, Barbour co..
has kindly consented to act as Agent for the
Mirror.
u. NJ. ANVIL, Ncstorville, Barbour co.., Va.
G. CRESAP, ESQ.,, Kingwood, Preston co., va
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26
hal. and That some Of the merchants arc

hal, and that some Of the merchants arc
making preparations to leave.
The American Commissioner, Col.
Marshall,,haa succeeded in delivering
his credentials to the new Viccroy Of
the three provinces of kiang.su, Kiang.
81, and Nsanhwni, ut the city Of Cen.
Sian, about &c miles TO the west of
Shanghai. The ceremony came off on
the 4th of July. The Commissioner
was received in the most favorable man.
ner by the population, waited upon by
Populations Of Scholars and The Depart
mental authorities, and entertained in
a sumptuous manner by the Viceroy.
He delivered his credentials as Commits.
sioner, which the Viccroy forwarded 10
Pekin. kaenshan is q walled city, con.
tanning about 100000 inhabitants, and
is only 20 miles from Soo.Chow, the
great silk mart of China, and the most
important inland city in the Empire.
The Commissioner received an official
invitation to visit the city, which he ac-
ccpted. 1t was only last year that an
American Missionary, who reached it
in the disguise of a Chinaman, was ap-
pretended and ignominious'y sent back
to Shanghai.
This is the first time that a foreign
Commissioner has been received in the
interior of China in his proper charac.
ter. Lords Mccartney aud Amherst
went to Pekin as tribute bearers, in the
eyes Of the Chinese, aud signally failed
in the object of their missions. | un-
derstand that Col. Marshall will remain
at Shanghai until he has received an an.
swer from Pekin, to his communication,
from the Emperor. The journey to
Kaen.Shan was made in handsome
Chinese boat with the American flag at
its masthead, and the Commissioner
was accompanied by his interpreter,
Mr. Culbertson. and DR.. Hall and Mr..
S,urgis, Of Shanghai. The French
Commissioner, NJ. de Bou'bolen, still
remains at this place, waiting for q
chance Of presenting his credentials.
The rebels still hold possession Of
Annoy, and the Imperial juuks keep up
a ridiculous farce Of endeavoring to re.
take it. The U. S. store ship Supply,
Capt. Sinclair, which arrived at Hong
Kong on the 9th ullimo from Loo Choo,
touched at Annoy oil the way and re.
'maiacd Eve days there. Firing was
going on continually between the reb.
els in the fort on shore, and the lmperi.
alists in the bay, but the latter kept at
euch distance tina, the shot on both
sides was spent before it reached half.
way TO the enemy. Canton is at pres
ent in very unsettled state, and the
foreign merchants are anticipating ,rou.
bic, in case the rebellion spreads in this
|direc,ion. All the American firms have
addressed letter to Commodore Perry,
begging tina, national vessel may be
sent up to the Macao Passage, within
a mile and a BALI Of the factories. The
Supply has been ordered up the river,
as all the other vessels Of the squadron
drow 100 much water TO pass the bar.
The Mississippi lies at Whampoa, but
will he relieved in fow days by the
Susquehanna. These great steam frig-
ates have certainly contributed to our
success. in Japan, but lhoy are nearly
useless for service in the Chinese wa
ters. Two small steamers like the Wa ?.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26

l, is said by M, Spear, in alecture a
month since in San Francisco, that the
Chinese there intended to erect an altar
for idol worshir.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26

We learn that the Telegraph along the
line of the Baltimore and OHIO Railroad ii
in far way to be completed to Wheeling
By the first Of December.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26

Hollow axles are being extensively
adopted on the L9pdonand North vs..
eFn Railway Its found 'ha, they sSi e
double the strength ofa solid gxlo and Of
COURSE arc mo.e ecoaouica!
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26

Two bright.eyed little boys, one aged
two and the other about five years-sons
of Mr.. Horon,sof Boston-died a few
DAYS since from eating candy which haa
been coored with some poisonous sub
stance.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26

The weather on the Mississippi
abou, the 9th Of October was severely
cold. 1NeG,itna Adr~tiser oethe 2sth
states that lhemorning previous the river
there was frozen oyerl
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26
S. Of T., a new Division.

A Division Of the Sons of Temperance
was organized a, Warrington, Marion Co
Va. OH the Sd Of September last. mo. $50.
Present number Of members 81. The officer!
are A. Prichard, W. P.
J w. Davis, ". A.
VIM. R, Conaway, R. S.
L. II. Dnrsey, A. R. S.
Jas. H. FURRY, F.S
J. ". Clayton, 7.
Q. Petit. c.
l.B. Nay, A. c.
y. G. Storms, |. S.
J. A. Snodglass, 0. S. .m
II. L. Hunt. P. W.P. u
&c. Beatty, Chaplain.
Thomas Erwin, L. D. G. w. P.
Time of meeting, Saturday evening, g.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26
NIonongahela Belle.

~ After copying our notice of the
launching of this boat, the Brownsville
Clipper says;
Tho above splendid boat now lies at
Brownsville. We lave not had time To
visit her, but design doing so before she
leaves our waters. In the mean time,
we would say, that those who have seen
aud examined her, and who arc capable
of julgingiu such matters, declare that
the f" Belle" is all that fancy painted
her." and that the builder. Capt, Lynch,
is entitled to all the c,cdi. awarded him
hy the Mirror.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26
w The pi,tsburg Dispatch has til

~ The Pittsburg Dispatch has the
following remarks in connection with
its notice Of our recent meetings to adj
vance the Slackwater interest =
"Morgan,own, Virginia, If we may
iadge from The reflection of her good
Iouks exhibited in the excellent Mirror
there issued. is a rapidly thriving town,
which only needs a further improve.
ment of thu Mnnongahela river to rem
der her also very famous place-a
second Brownsville, whose STEAMBOATS,
and Steamboat officers will be, like those
of Brownsville, known and admired, o.
yer all the navigabIe waters of the west.
The Morganiownians appear to be fnl.
ly aware Of these facts, and determined
to secure an improvement of the river
to that point, or to the Virginia line.'
~ Well, we are determined, "To
lhut point" aud nothing shorter
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-26
CHIN
progrcss Of the Northumberland
Capture Of Pekin--ReceptIon Of
Col. Marshall. Ia.
Bayard Tay,or's letters,
MACAO, lChina, lsept. 6, 1853

Editorial Correspondence efM.M Y. Tribune.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-21

lssver sidei to ne hsar sni in tine scrls good niy
come OFT OF Congrcss-tas, another comfort % be
derived from the election Of Mr.. Arnold.
Astte Whiss Lave AZ uaiispuiei majority On joint
bsiio and are unitd there be no doubt OF w Ar
nolds elevation The Deuocra,ssr are disappointed with
the action of the csucus aai OF the party talk
uyseIousiy Of slips between cups sud dps, AID hnt
that notwithstanding the majority Of the Wings their
candidate may rot succeed after ST. They base their
hopes upon the deposition Of tho Seaste surprising thai
that body con refuse to go into Grand COMMITTEE end
thereby defest election Such course the par.
Of the Sons,e would BE too inssnozs and Sc Il would
require the cnstng vote Of the Governor sanction T.
none bit the most unprncped ~ the party entertain
the idea that 4 viii be pursued Cor Allen Is strong
psrfy man, bat he Is hi hmindei and noble and would
sooner lose his life than do d.shonorabe act The
game Of refusing to 90 into Grand COMMITTEES for the
election Of State officers talked ofss spring by the
Democrats but the Governor put veto upon the inca
by declaring that he would leave the Senate If
such motion introduced There is no obstacle in
the way Of the election, and morrow confidently
expect to send you the Of the selection of Mr. Ar
nold As certainly n that tomorrow will be hore.
There has been large Temperance Convention in
session here today, and large numbers of people from
al parts Of the State are present The proceedings
have been characterized by unusual spirit and the
tendance il larger than upon previous occasions of the
kind in this city But still fear the fate OF the pro
hibitory law now before Special Committee of the
House, Notwithstanding this outside demonstration.
The politicians psss the law and politicians have
an election TO manage next spring and will probably
betoo busy 10 attend any another matter than party pol
Icy and viii lc! the law lie over. We shah see.
The weather is beautiful We bad a smart sprinkle
Of snow last evening but this morning the sun shone
ont bright and warm The sleighins is excellent.
Yours, in haste, W.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-21
~ The Canal Commissioners have pub.

shed letter ruston the OF boats that wil be
permitted navigate the Ere Canal after the alterations
shall be completed The material portion Of the letter Is
follows An the locks the Enlarged Erie Canal bulls
plioT to 1917 have what Is called big beye rising y,
feet above the base Of the walls consequently the width be-
tween the walls SIX inches shove tbs bottom OF Canal o.
top Of inter sill being point IL inches above the base
the walls is Is feet li inches At the top Of this big
hevs three feet above bottom of Canal the width ~
III feet hc sopes between At one foot above
big bevel four feet above bottom which VIII be the
surface of water for locks used connection with the pres
Canal the width inch more III feet Above
tins point the walls batter regularly inch per foot rise
on either side The distance from inside angle OF lower
cess 10 face OF humping timber at upper eud, IS feet
inches The sbovo acs IL Is supposed will enable practi
cal boat builders adapt the size OF any boats that
may be built 70 the capacity OF the LOCKS
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-21
~ All the Visitors recently appointed for

r." All the Visitors recently appointed for
the Deaf and Blind Asylum ct Sauntou VA Demo.
Gratis The Spectator lt dend that the gentle
composing the Board appointed bcaase they
DeaooGts Until recently parry politics were not permit
ufons in this S,ae but they have been INTRO luced.
the discovery smae thar the circumstance OF an iad
yiua voting for Gov johnson ID President Pierce pecu.
hory ts him for experimenting the education OF the Deaf
and Blind"
sY' The Sons Of Vermont, residents of Boz
ton their annual banquet ct the Revere House last
Professor Labree of MddebuTy College his Honor. the
Mayor aud several members OF tho City Goye.5ment to-
gether with other invited guests were present and all sp
peared highly grated IN participating IN the ENJOY ment
Of the occasion.
TT Saturday evening two sleighs came into
collision in Brighton Mas and Mas Curtis Of Boston,
t1ek upon her head by the opposing sogh aud scr'
and carried 10 an adjoining house where the of
local physician laid under contribution Her present
position Is regarded as extremely CRITICAL.
~ The trading spirit, says TIE TarboroEgh
Bnock sold to Messrs VIM Noriset, Robert Norlee, and
John s Darcy plan alton ana 10 negroes for $1,000 Mr.
r. Il. Brdeels TO WIN +. Dancy acres near town for
$780, Az a sale in Wilson also understand negro men,
with no extra qualifications, sold Is high as 81 20
~ On the night of the 9TH inst, two men
narntd John Calvin and VIM Stains of Grard Ala made
murderous sssapt with pistols upon Z. D. W. spyey, OF
relied sun with which be shot both OF esslans inlet
ing, ii s supposed, fatal wounds
" A gang of gpsies recently visited Anne
Arundel Co Nd and while in the vicinity OF Brol Post
Ofiee Capt Robt Perry, gentleman OF conl'derable
u ans was swindled by OF them out o. 8lOt) The
spses then e the neighborhood and removed % wash
ingt0n
re- German woman, named Mary Nitz,
was deserted by her husband person calling Adam
Rusk Ito whom she bad just been marTiedl on boa tbe
cars Schenectady. He took away the marriage in
cate aud $fO in money. They bad como on at Little
Fails
~ Maj. John w. Burke, author OF the Life
Of Furuet and for some ue editor Of 1he CassrHe Gl
STANDARD having laid aside his pen, has taken up tho
scissors We say that he has given up edit lg aud
gone into the dry-goods business
~ The saw mill of Henry Lapbam and the
sash and blind factory ofW & u. ID. Farnham ~ Black
stone r. L. were destroyed by fire Tuesday esening
Loss ss 0o0.
~ Private advices from Mexico represent
that every State with the exception of three only have
Joined the revolutl0nists.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-21
RHODE ISLAND.
y rr4,ea stntes srnater-Tcmperaace.

The 4 IEted StNtcs Schotof
s-,..re,a.as. Of The r. Y. Trtzn. - -.
pRoyrpEScR Thursday Jan. 20, ls)J.
In nv former letter l informed you toat the
elect;en of L. g. Senator from this state 10 'aceeea
Jchn IL Clark would take place early THIS wees sna
intir,a,ed hope that the Wings woald unite ani
coed Wing. coupled with expression OF ieAF INA
IN. ehis Of 1851 might remain Enclosed ana ma 'ns
Ybir. would defeat themselves again by theH OWE
divisions. The Wing Legislative caucus was n.iu
pi.h, and am happy in being able to stare ina 'H'
,rbsnpv differences which led 10 the election o. "en
Tsor. h,,e bean settled TO the entire sssiscuon u
IN ,.r,;.s The esucus unanimously nominated sam
&c Avoid Fac. the present Lieut. Governor,
,,,rr.b vb.--ons who nigh be termed q progress
bunker. ,,.,,s,,.
NJ Arnold ia one Of the people in his seh,IH-e.
and will prove sn exceedingly uscfHl man " -
ATE although he viii not shine as srapia., " H'
"a an orator. He Il sound and prsctica N rs
and fully understands the righ, policy ior lni'
in II. domestic and foreign rclstOns on me q-.--o
81 slavery be il conservative taking the Nor'nefn
of ms. institution. Blu, will undoubtedly ~ h''
- NV the PRINCIPLES Of the C0nProIise on 'a1s
,.,,on Ian, inclined to think that the etec1'oh q
W. VIII urOvs very acceptable TO the peopie o s.e
state and to the Wings of the eoaAir5 So = :.
he sure, the Wings Of Rhode Island e~AN0'
much even from this election since oan ~ !.
he voice of the sss,e in the SENATE ~
House. 80 far o. an expression Of o1i - :. :.
crrped. But where the Dcmocrsl' Ae - -.
much their own way. il Is some eoiai'i - a.
49,, l,te State Il abe cannot speak tof nsi'e - -
-orpeil. OF the nation objects to others
her there Besides. every whis e-'''