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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

A Floating Liquor Shop.-The Boston
Transcript states tina, q slooP, with a
house upon it, has been anchored between
Apple and Deer Island, for the purpose OF
supplying parties up and down the haroor
with spirituous liquors. This is the lat
est continuance TO evade the new liquor
law, 1tt A,N"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

Another Great Link Compleied.-wet
learn from the Cleveland Herald that on
the End instant the first trip was made
from Terre Haute, bv way Of Indianafo 4
lis, to Cleveland by railroad. The vari.
ons lines composing this route are, the
Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati rail-
road to Gallon; thence BY the Bellefon.
,aine and Indiana Road, lis miles, to the
Indiana State line at Union; thence BY
Indianapolis and Bellefon,aine road 81
miles, to indianapolis; thence BY Tefrs
Haute and Richmond Road, 72 miles %
Terre Hau,e. From this point road will
soon connect St. Louis, l65 miles; thus
opening direct and rapid route betwesp,
the great lakes and that important cigs
Of the West. This is one Of the im,J'ltin
tant lines Of the country, and will giiiHn,cns
new direction 10 the trade and tra.ccn Ii
a large portion Of the in,erio. of Ineeere'
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

One of the most celebrated members
of the Paris bar was consulted the 9TH
er day by ayounger practitioner, upon
an obscure point Of the Jaw. 81 can
mol give you a positive answer, young
man." replied the advocate; al have
pleaded once one way, and once the
other, and gained my suit eachtime."
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

Ole Bull has prohibited the sale Of spir'
i,uous liquors al bis colOnyin renna.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

Iii, stated there has been a larger
number Of sheep brought into Lou
don county, this year, than for sever,
al years past, and that there are nov now
about 10000 fine wool sheepin Fair
fax county. which number is being
anlly increased. The great dc.
mand for wool has induced many OF
the Virginia farmers to pay more
than usual attention to sheep grazing
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

MErRoroLrrAN.-This road, which
is to.connect Washington city with
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at
some point between the Monocacy
and tho Point of Rocks, is in a fair
way of being constructed. The a.
mount already subscribed to the cap
ital stock is Oo,45o; more than
enough, according to the charter,
10 authorize q commencement OF the
work. The stockholders meet on the
aslh of this month to elect l2 dircc-
,ors.-Mart. Ga=.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

CHILD SSo7.-We understand that
child was shot by on Irishman, in Bridge
port, last week. l. was supposed The
wound would prove fatal, but we lean
that the child is likely 10 recover. The
perpelrator oil the horrid deed was arrest
ed and lodged in Jail in this place.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

On Monday spirited debate took place
in the New York Legislature on the Maine
liquor law bill, which was finally refused
a third reading. The Legislature adjourn
ed yesterday sine die. -
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

Goop.-We have often heard ladies
express desire 10 know by what pro-
cess the 6ne gloss observable on new
linen shirt bosoms, &C., isproduced, and
in order TO crafty them, we subjoin the
following recipe for making Gum Ara
bic starch:-Take two ounces OF fine
white gum arabic lowder-pat it into
a pitcher, and on it a pint or more boil,
ing water, according 10 the degree OF
stiffness you desire,) and then, having
covered It, let it set all night. In the
morning pour itcarefully from the dregs
into clean bottle, cork it for use., A
table spoonful Of gum water, stirred in
10 pint Of starch that has been made
in the usual manner, will give to lawns
tei,her white or printed) look Of new
ness when nothing else can restore them
after washing. 1t is also good (much
diluted for white muslin and bobinet'
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

The Woonsocket Patriot editor wakes
merry over the mistake Of an old Shang-
hn hen Of his, that has been "selting"
for five weeks. upon tvo round stoncs
and apiece efbrick , "Her anxiety"
quoth he, "is no greater than oursto
know what she will hatch. Ifitproves
Itick-yard-that henis not for sale,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

Charles L. Wheeler has become editor
Of the Western Era, al LewIseurg'
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

RowprIsM.-A number Of individuals
expressed their Indignation at the County
Court for again refusing 10 grant licenses,
by burning an effigy in front Of the Court
House, on Monday night last. Our cii-
zens paid no attention to the matter-boys
niggers and fools were the only ones con-
necied with il.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23
From tLs Clarksburs R.si,ter.

DEDlc,rloN.-The new Baptist Church
in this place was dedicated on Sunday las,
Eld.J. Winters preaching the dedicatory
sermon. The house was crowded to over.
flowing, many not being able to obtain
seats. A collection was taken up 10 nav
tho balance due for The construction of ,he
church, which we learn resulted in lhs
collec ion Of about $3.50, about half O.
nough for that purpose.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

A novel dental operation was perform.
ed at Allentown, Penn, by two Of the
resident physicians one day last week.
Il was the extraction Of thee iangs from
the mouth of q large raltlesnake. Before
commencing the extraction, chloroiorm
was administered until the snake was
wrapped in slumber, when the teeth were
drawn without difficulty.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

SLAVE LAnoR IN VrRGlNrA.-A cor
respondent Of the Journal Of Com.
mcrce, who has taken recent excur'
sion on the Rappahanuock and about
Fredericksburg, noticed that labor
appeared to be scarce and high, and
general complaint in Virginia Of
of the scarcity of labor-owing to
the emigration of SO many proprie,
tors with their slaves. Good Graders,
whether black or white, commanded
readily two dollars per day.-a high
price in proportion to the low rate Of
the produce market. Looking to the
character Of the labor III the harvest,
he was struck to notice great change
within the last thirty years. There
is, among the slaves, more Of free
black and much more of white labor
Than formerly. A few foreign labor
ers, German and Irish, are now com
ing into the country. 1t is very clear
to him that the time is to come, and
is not very far off, when, in that part
Of the country, slaves will be retain
cd chiefly for home servants, while
labor in the field, as well as in all
mechanical employmen,s, WILDE flee,
and, for the most part, white.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23
THE MONONG ALlA MIR ROR.
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES.
Below we publish an extract oil 10

Below we publish an extract oil lhe
law which went into operation on the
first Of July. 1853, requiring every
minister or other person solemnizing the
rites Of matrimony, 10 return cerlif-
cate thereof to the Clerk Of the County
Court within two months. Prompt
compliance on the part Of ministers
with the requirements oil the law, will
greatly aid the Clerk IN the discharge
Of the duties imposed upon him by a.
mother portion Of the act.
"Hencelorth it shall be the duty Of
every Minister or other person celebra-
ting a marriage, and the Clerk or keep
er Of the records Of any religious soci.
ETY. which solemnize marriages by the
consent Of the parties in open congre-
CATION, at once 10 make arecord oteve.
~ marriage between while persons SOL
emnized by or before him, and within
two months after such marriage to re.
turn a certificate thereof, signed by him.
10 the Clerk Of the Cour,ot the County
or Corporation in which the same is
solemnized. Such record and certif,
cate shall sci forth, as lar as the same
can be ascertained, the date and place
Of marriage, the full names Of both the
parties, their ages and condition before
marriage, whether single or widowed
the places of their birth and residence,
the names of their parents and occupa-
ton Of the husband.
"Any person falling 10 comply with
this act, shall forfeit for every such OF,
fence not less than one hundred nor
more than five hundred dollars"
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nn1l;Lin,, ,,f The Mn.krts-

NEW YoRK. July 18th. Cotton-the market is
heavy, with sales of 400 bales. Flour-the market
is firm, with sales of $500 bbls. at l23 Is
for State, SIS I53 for Genesse, and IL 81 /
for Southern brands. Wheat is firm, with sales OF
10000 bushels Western white al 81 30. Corn
sales OF &c, 900 bushels 10 for mixed, and II cents
for yellow. Whiskey is firm, with sales OF $50 b6ls.
Ohio at 224 cents. Pork-sales Of $50 bbls. at SIS
6sz for mess, and $l3 for prime. Beef is firm with
sales Of so bbls. at $I2 IS. Cut Iueats-sales oil
800 lerces a; 81 cts. for shoulders, and for hams
Lard is firm, with sales of 200 IBIS. at liz cts.
Glover is steady at 10 cents per 10. Coffee-sales
Of 300 bags ll3 for Java, and 81 els for Rio Su-
gar-saes of 200 hhds at AZ for Muscovado, and A
cents for New Orleans. Molasses-sales of BOO
hhds. New Orleans al 284, and dull.
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MR- EDIToRs Having understood 4tlat assoti1ef
Pen far more capable than vvonI Won an
account Of the celebration Of the in our lii
lie village. had not before this time thoug sf
writing anything it. But as nothing OF the kinl
has appeared in your Standard, please allow me ~
say very few words of the occasion, as it NAV moi
be altogether Improper The day usheTed in by
unclouded sun, his beams gladennq the hearts Of
all who anticipated the festivities of the occasion
1t has generally been the custom of the patriotic citi-
Gems of Granville to celebrate their country's birth
day Win ardor, and the exhibition of patriotism upon
our last anniversary was cheering prophecy of
tng continuation Of happiness and liberty in the re-
public which first among her sisters declared her
ereign Independence. Upon the ringing of the bells
very large crowd of beauty, intelligence and palri
otisn assembled in the spacious Baptist Church.
The house was filled TO oyerfow wing, and after the
assenblage had become composed the order of pro-
ceedinss announced by Gen. VIM. S. MCLEAN
nahan. After appeal TO the throne of the Ruler of
nations, peculiarly appropriate and touching by TIE
Rev. DR.. Wait the Mpckenbnrg .Decls ration was
read by Col. r. j. Mitchell, whu prefaced lis reading
with few remarks most fecitous and well conce-
we'd The national Declaration having been read by
d. A. Paschall, Esq, in manner highly suitable
and impressive, Gen. McC anahan presented to the
audience John A. Williams, Esq. the orator OF the
day. The beauty and symmetry of the effort could
only be equaled by the fervor and patriotic enthus
asn of the youthful orator during its polished and
graceful delivery. As the clear tones of his ringing
voice Peaed through the air the hearts of his hearers
were rsensiby elevated to that high degree of bur
ming zeal which filled his own the chaste and sp!en-
did rhetoric, the noble sentiments, and eloquent
thoughts he uttered, awakening the glorious
"reminiscences of the occasion, while they stimulated
and encouraged the patriotism of all who enjoyed
the pleasure of being present. AS intellectual eff
fort it OF the highest order, Grafton for The
4th of July it appropriate, instructive and ORR
ginal. The enthusiastic applause which greeted al
most every sentence, testified the delight with which
it was received and the hearty response which il
in every bosom. After The Grafton, the audience
invited to Partake of sumptuous dinner Pascha's
IL MI hInh unA 49, eNylx,
taste. In the evening large and highly agreeable
party came off at Col. w. w. Youne's Hotel. And
thus ended the festivities of last 4tl, (may the
next be as happy all apparently delighted, nothing
pleasures of the day. Is it meet that all Americans
celebrate and keep sacred this day the memory of
their forefalhers and the father of their country Let
TIE influence of patriotism prompt reply. In the
name of libeIty, lie, it never be forgotten.
AUDITOR.
Oxford, July, 1883
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aff a,--
i by himself. taken up, which reads as toilows
Il = That our Senators and Representatives, in Con
gress be requested 10 nakeappicalion by b or 9TH
erwse. 10 that body for anappFopration Of fair and
Equitable portion OF the public lands"
The following Democrats, as reported by the jour-
nails, 269 voted Tor the resolution: ALLEN, Dorch,
Lone. of Caswel, Lyon, OF Orange, Mills, Hill. of
| Caswell, Munday. Mcneil. PEGRAM, Saunders, Of
| Wake, Styles aud Dohson.
So it appears, we find portion of the Vase dele
CATION among The disorganiSers IN voting in favor OF
the policy of distribution. In The lace OF this evil
dence, how nngenerous the statements now going
fe .ih against Mr.. Venabe upon this subject. The
true GsorganiZers are those who shut their eyes
facts and will not hear the truth when it is told
them. The honest yeomanry of our country can see
the truh-they will not desert The man. who believes
they entitled to- and ought to receive, their share
of the public lands-tbey will not sit quietly by and
see the public domain voted off, year by year, to
States, and refuse North Carolina just portion
Nothing can be ridiculous than TO suppose that
Mr.. Venabe. if elected, will only obstrnct and em-
barrass the administration Of Gen. Pierce. The his
tory of his political life gives fiat contradiction 10
such suPposition.
l will not predict the course which l believe the
Observation-Disclosures will pursue in another twelve
Inonths-tme will disclose facts, too well known to
such men as Walter Leak, Duncan K. MctGae,
WIN. K. Lane, W.T.. Dortch, Rob't Strange, and
many others whose names familiar to your ear.
The change will take place-it may come under
different name but Democrat hesitates to
press his conviction TO the contrary.
now take my leave cf the subj, ct. In conclusion,
allow TO address myself TO the old rank and file
of the Democracy. Fellow citizens, stand by your
leader-keep your ints picked. and your powder dry.
Truth and justice will prevail. Upheld the man
whose services entite him your affections.
He is with you-your interests lie nearest his heart
and, while the torch-lights of his enemies
TO glimmer all, work and a brilliant victory will
crown your efforts. w. w.
Raleigh, July 81, 1853.
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Washingt0n .Afuirs.

WASHINGTON, July is. The action OF Mr.. Mar
sha in relation the Chinese rebellion, displeases
and embarrasses the Administration much more Sc
riouslY than is generally understood Mr.. Walker
has entirely recovered, and TO leave the 20lh
of September for China but the steamer Princeton
has turned utter failure. The Government, at
the present moment has but one vessel at command
for the purpose of conveying MIR. Walker, the Sara
nae, and ii is said that she be got ready much
before December.
Ii is thought that the fishery question will
be disposed of before the session of Congress.
element is said to have turned up to delay me-
gotiations.
The Congressional Library is finished and fnr-
nshed in splendid STYLE The transfer of bucks will
commence immed lately.
Gov. TroL sdale Minister TO Brazil, is here.
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Oxford, July, 1853.
For the Standard.

MIDWAY, July 10Th. 1883.
Mr.. HOLDEN: l was somewhat surprised when
saw notice in the Standard, relative The insertion
of William ]. Branchs' name in my advertisement,
Of Midway Academy, with citizens in the neighbor-
hood that take Male boaIders. But now feel rat
flied TO say that should have been agreea5iy sur
prised at that time, had known that it was a mis-
take my part. affirm that was rot actuated by
any improper motives whatsoever; that itSwas moi
my intention to Injure his, any other Female
School. had not Ihe most distant idea of it, ! con-
slider it duty that owe 10 Mr.. Branch, we'll as
myself, TO explain the cause from which the mistake
originated. In conversation with friend who lives
near the Academy, ! asked him if it customary
in advertising the school, 10 bring in the names OF
those that would take boarders, he answered in the
affirmative, and called over the of three indi-
viduals understood him to say William Branch.
whereas he said the widow Branch-this the
cause OF il. Please strike out Mr.. Branchs' name
Very respectfully. yours &C..
ISAAC II. BRIDGES.
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A CARD.

The Subscriber avaiIs himself of this mode TO inform
his friends and the public, that the School which
he presides, is in full and successful operation, with
larger attendance of Pupils than at any previous period
The Principal assisted by ten competent Instructors,
evotes his whole time to the duties of the School, and
in every branch protested be taught the public may
be assured pains will be spared make the
ton impaired as thorough possible. The Musical
Department is under the charge of roie Vincent
Czurda aided by competent teachers. The build
ings of the Seminary are exensiye-and for the
Portable of large number of young La
dies ample provisions have been made. e4s
DANIEL TURNER, Princlpa
Warrenton N. G. Female Seminary,
A. July 18th, 1888. 2t.
8 MRS. Hentx Few work.
HELEN and Arthur, OF Miss Thnsa's SPINNING
Ill wheel. For sale by
w. I. POMERoY.
July 18th, 1853 TO-
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M,.re ReEr;nus TrouLLes.

LOUISVILLE, July Is. An anti-Ca,holic lecturer
named Kirkland holding forth here. Bishop
SpaIding has published card requesting all Catho-
lies keep away from his meetings and TO avoid all
violence. The Mayor has also forbid his preaching.
and refused grant him license TO continue the
course.
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ImDOTtunt RumOr,

New YoRK, July IL. The following was received
this morning from the LiVopeol correspondent of the
New York associated press, whence it had been
transmitted by the steamer Arabia:
LONDON, July 2. A Geographic dispatch announces
that Russian corps of IL, 900 had entered Jas
sy, the principal town of ModaVla This may prove
The signal OF a general war.
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WasLfDpfou Affairs.

WASHINGTON, July Is. Cum. Shubrck left fol
Portsmouth, N. H., to-day TO assume the com mand
of he Fishing squadron He accompanied by
It, Henry W. Lewis and Col. J. J. Cunningham,
his private secretary.
J. D. Ward, of N. g., who Indignantly decnedia
81 300 cleTkship, and subsequently took $1,000
post, was to-day removed.
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The PREsIDENF's HEALTH. The Washington
Star states that the President was quite unwe yes
terddy morning, having been unable to leVehs clam-
Der until near noon His indisposition is the result
Of the fatigue Of his Iae trip, which did not affect
him until yesterday morning. A day 8 rest will
probably restore him to his usual strength.
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Es President Pierce returned to WASHINGTON
Un Tue loen' rom his trip to New York, to attend
Tue opening OF the Chrystal Palace His reception
along the route and in New York was of ! ,,,ost
enthusiastic and gratifying character. ..is'7s
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E9- One of the evidences that Mr.. Lewis :. tbo
democratic candidate is that he is assaiIed in de-
bate BY both Mr.. Rogers and Mr.. Venable Ho
Is thus called upon to stand up alone for Demo,
cratic PRINCIPLES and usages. Think of that
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EE We have had an abundance of rain in this
Se''i0n during the last eight or ten days; and we
near o. nne rains in other quarters. The hopes
Oh the nusOandman have greatly revived. The corn
crop VIII be much better than was anticinated
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The late rains, are pleased to learn from our
exchange papers, and from private information has
had very beneficial effect the growing crops We
learn that from present appearances, the Corn crop
will, in most cases, be average one. The crops
in the lower part of Eastern North Carolina were
never more promising; and if no storm comes cut
them Of, an abundant harvest will be the result.
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NORTH CAROLINA ROAD.

We learn that the late meeting of the stockhold-
ers at Salisbury was large, and that the occasion
was quite interesting and exciting. The Rcsolu-
ton in favor of accepting the amended charter
passed by the last Legislature; produced warm
and animated discussion. 1t was advocated by
Messrs. Barringer, Boyden, Avery, and Morehead,
and opposed by Judges Ellis and Saunders and
by Gen. Leach. 1t was rejected by hrge ma
joritv. The opposition not to admitting the
State to be represented, to the vote proposed
to the other amendments as proposed, but to
the scale of voting amongst the stockholders and
to its practical injustice The vote of rejection, we
learn, was reconsidered by common consent and
postponed to a future meeting.
We learn there was quite full vote in the cleo
ton of Directors. On the first ballot Messrs Fries,
Hill, and Davis were elected, and on the second
ballot Gov. Morehead received small majority.
The State Directors being present, meeting was
held and several ballotings were had for President
without success; but the next morning Morehead
was elected
The Board agreed, as we stated in our last to
employ Maj. Gwynn as State Engineer at a salary
OF eight thousand dolElrs-fve thousand to be
paid by the Company, and three thousand out of
appropriations for the survey of the Eastern and
Western extensions, which he is to superintend.
lie IS also to have the privilege of accepting en-
ployment out Of the State as consulting Engineer.
lhls is large and extravaganza salary. Its be-
neVed Chief Engineer, fully competent, could
nave BEEN procured for three thousand dollars and
mat his entire services could have been commanded
Ee Mr,Venable, we learn, demagogues it every
DAY ABOUT the : Raleigh Clique" If we had gone
Tor hlm' and thus deserted Craige, and Ruin, and
boyd and Shaw, and Ashe, we should indeed have
become a :" Clique. Think Of that. If Mr.. Ven
aOAe VIII show that we have ever deviated hairs
breadth from Democratic principles, or that our
course IN tins matter Is not disnterested, he will be
entitled, when he fumes and fuses about Cliques,"
to some respect and attention.
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a MOTHER SUPPLY OF NEW AND FASH.
MIJsIC sToRF
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a BEAUTIFUL OCTAVE MELODEON,
N with three beautiful Pedas for inspection and sale
al he
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DIANOS, MUSIC, STRINGS, &c.-ANoTHER
Lot of and SIP lendid Pianos fashionable style
and elegant tone and tinish just opened at the
NJ C. MUSIC STORE.