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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

Mrssns, Ep,rors lit will be graf;
living TO tho public. who are inter'Sle"
IN the article of coal, 10 learn that the
new lark Mt Dam No. ., of the Monon'
ruhela slack wafer is now 50 far adSa";
sSJ astn bid defiance to the rise ana
TaII Of The river The inner wall Is
nearly fra " up to its intended height and
the will noxt,o aud joining tho old lock-
is about three courses Of stone high
thus placing the work in Il condition It,
Tint will oniy be interrupted by high
freshc,s. and insure, by next summer
,hc use of two locks at Dam No. 2, stu
ated near Port Perry, and attording a
regular supply of coal from two entire
pooIs, which will at all times prevent
any scarcity of that article from that III
source hereafter. The new lock at No.
. is Of the same dimensions as that at
No, !, viz: $50 feet long and Sc feet
wide 1t will not DO many years before
additional locks will be required at
dams No. 8 and 4; and if the slackwa-
ter is carried into Virginia, as is now
contemplated, tho valley of the Monon;
cabela river must become the richest of
any in Pennsylvania source OF I'M
mcnso wealth to the City of Pittsburg'
and a great benefit to the whole country
between here and New Orleans.
MoNONGAIIELA.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12
crl,uc OIL Zen wife.

Our nejghbors on Ten Mile Creek in this
county. appear to be inflicted with sci OF
gmceIrss scamps that should be put where
the dogs can't bite them.
On the 9th of September last, the store
of Col. I. Y. Homer was broken open and
robbed of some $500 or $500 in money
and 2 GODS.
Sometime afterwards, the dwelling OF
Absalcn Swiger was entered and robbed OF
some $500 in money and quite an amount
in notes Of hand.
On Monday, the Slsi ult., the building Of
j. NJ. Bcsgess, occupied as residence and
store By Geo. &. Borgess., was burned to
the ground by an incendiary, though most
of the property was saved
Aud to cop the climax, man named
Moses Harbert was shot on las. Wednesday,
by Elias Lyon, and died on Saturday, We
have not heard the full particulars, but learn
tina, Harbert was suspected OF being con-
uec,ed with the recent robberies and that
a quarrel arose in consequence thereof, be-
tween him and Lyon, during which Lyon
sho, Harbeft in self.defence. Lyon gave
himself up TO the officers, was tried before
three Magistrates and discharged.
The las, two "afIairs" occurred on Jones
Run.-C!Hksburg Register
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

THE EFFECTS OF ToTlSa RiGnr.-
The success of the Maine Law ticket
in Baltimore, had the effect, on last Sun
day, of closing nearly all the tayerns in
the city, the proprietors anticipating a
strict enforcement of the Sunday law
Behold the good effect Of public oPin,,
ion, aid of voting so as to sustain good
laws and good morals. The people Of
this country are the sole controllers. If
they desire peace, quietness, sob'icty'
and an observance of the Sabbath, they
have only to miN it, and the work is
done. Grog.sellers and rowdies cover
at once bssoro firmly expressed pub
lie opinion. TTT
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

A BULLY TO BE Pu%isuEn.--Yankee
Sullivan. tho celebrated prize fighter OF
New York, has fallen into hands whore
Justice will be done lin. The offended
majesty of Massachusetts has seized
him aud he will find it hard 10 ESCAPE.
A requisilion on the GovcrnO, OF New
York has been made for him, by the
Governor Of Massachusetts, Us an alleg.
cd fugitive from justice. growing out Of
tho late prize fight, aud u warrant grant
ed. Sullivan was arrested on Friday
evening by the Sheriff. and broush, up
before Judge Edwards, of the Supreme
Court, on writ Of iabeas corpus, and
his discharge demanded on tho ground
of irregularity. The next morning lis
counsel announced that they had couss
to the conclusion that the forms Of fle
law of Congress had been complied
with, aud they would not press the case.
The Habeas Corpus was discharged.
and Sullivan rcmandpd ,othe Sheriff, to
be delivered up under the warrant, t"
the Governor Of Observation-Disclosures.
Castle.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

A SAD SCENE on THE WESTERN WA
rEns.-Thc St. Louis papers Of a late
date contain tho particulars Of an extra
ordinary affair, which was enacted on
the steamer New St. Paul, on her re-
cent trip from keokuk to St. Louis
1t is stated that the St. Paul started
from Kcokuk with large number of
passengers. The boat was detained by
getting aground, and the passengers
were set ashore to tighten tho boat
They were thus deprived of breakfast.
The boat was got of, the passengers ta'
ken on board again, and proceeded on
her voyage. Dinner hour came, but
nothing to cat was provided for them,
and at the hour orsupper they Jared no
better. This caused great indignation
among them, and a meeting was called
in the cabin, ut which DR.. Anderson, of
Keokuk, presided. Resolutions were
about being drawn up for the action Of
the meeting, when the mato and clerk
of the boat, followed by some ten or u
dozen deck hands, entered the cabin,
dragged the chairman to the forward
pari Of the boat aud tore up the rcsolu.
tons.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

"a OYE Horse SHOW" called ~.
II. June & Co.'s Hippodromc and Me-
uugerie," encamped on the Island night
before last. 1t had cool time Of it
the weather being about as cool as the
impudcnco Of tho mounIebanks in !ndn-
cling people to go to such an unmitiga-
led humbup. Among their "Zoologi.
cal Wonders" they had but one mon
key (barring tho showmen) about the
size Of half starved cat. Their hor-
scs were tolerablc frame works. but
needed gvoddeal ofchinken aud daub'
On to keep out the wind, and looked for
all the world like Captain Moyston's
s,eed which he rode in the Earthquake
Volunteers, which was labeled on the
sides, Oats wanted within. = IVAeeI'
ing htcIigcaccr.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12
Etqms Of Aeipg, sc.
Com. PCrry's Reception by The ia
panesC..-Hrltish Influence, &c.

WAsHlHaroS, Nov. 2.--lt appears that
Commodore Perry IS indebted to other eau.
ses besides TIE imposing aspect OF his force
for his reception at Jcddo. It would seem
that before the expedition set sail the Brit.
ish Government sent instructions TO DR..
Bowring, Consul e, Shanghai, TO commu.
nica,e with the japanese authorities, and
appri2s them Of the intentions OF the Uni.
ted States. Dr.. Bowring accordingly de.
spatchcd a special private envoy 10 leddo,
uni notified the japanese Emperor that u
grea, and powerful nation, occupying near.
" the whole northern potion Of the Amer.
irsn continent, was abou, TO apply for adj
mission TO the ports Of Japan that it would
be iiupIudent on the part OF the japanese
authorities TO refuse to grant the request
Of the American ENJOYS, us the Americans
were prompt and fiery, und would be likely
TO DO mischief il thwarted or treated rude
lr; bu, that they were also tickle andpronc
10 change, and il the Japanese just agreed
10 oil they asked, twas more Than probable
,hs, they would lire Of the bargain after a
slor. while aud then matters would relapse
INTO their former condition.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

PUBLIC MEETING.

AT a meeting held on Saturday evening
the 5,h inst, at Morgantown, by the citi-
2errs and vicinity, for the purpose OF consi'
dering the proprie,y of prosecuting a suit
against the MonongaIcla Navigation Com
pany, 10 repeal their charter, in consequences
Of their failure 10 continue their improve
men, 10 the Virginia line, as that ins'm'
menl reQnires,-Capt. WIN, LATER was
called 10 the Chair, aud +. MADEIRA appoint
ed Secretary.
On motion, it was carried that commit
tee Of six be appointed BY the chair, to
repor, to subsequent meeting. to be held
on Friday evening the 18th inst, to report
the most proper mode Of proceeding against
said Company.
The chairman appointed the following
gentlemen said committee, to wit; W. T.
Wiley, Esq, Dr.. Isaac Scott, &. r. G. Al
len, ESQ.,, Henry Daugheriy, ESQ., Z. {.
Wilson, Esq, and G. NJ. Reay, Esq
Moved and carried. that this meeting ad.
Iourn, to meet on FRIDAY evening the 18th
Instant. ........
Moved aud carried, tia, the proceedings
Of this meeting be published IL the Mon"M'
gaia Miro. aud the Democratic Republic
can-sisned BY the Chairman. and SecH'
,ary. WIN, LAziEE, lhsf'Ha"'
L. MADEIRA, Secretary.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12
Trou, nzexico.

The New Orleans Picsyune publishes all
extract from II private letter, received from
Mexico, which sa!s--
" Gen. Gudsdrn our Minister, is getting
along smoothly with this Government 1t
is agreed that neither American nor Mex
can troops shall occupy the disputed terri
tory in The MesiIa Wiley, while ncgoiia-
tons are still pending. This was proposed
by Santa Anna, und readily accepted by
Gen. Gaisden. The bes, feeling a, present
seems TO prevail in the Government here
towards Americans.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12
A RGI,D THIEF,

AT an early hour, on Monday night
last. the store of Mcssrs. John S. Barns
Il Co. was entered, and tho money
drawer Iiflcd of its contents, by some
ingenious and bold operator. The ras.
cal went into tie store wi,ile several
persons were sitting in the room, and,
under pretence of taking drink OF
water, removed from one Of the win
dows tho iron bar, which, running thro'
hooks in the shutter and the easement,
fastened the shutter on the inside. He
thus waited until the persons present
had left the store, when he opened the
shutter, and, crawling in through the
window, which had heen left hoisted, he
found his way to the drawer without
difficulty. He obtained about fifteen
dollars in small notes, gold, aud silver
The thief has not as yet been found
FairmOnt FTgiaian.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

The Rain that fell last week was refresh
ing 70 the earth, and served to raise the
spirits Of those connected with the River
,rpde, but the River itself was very little
elevated. After SO long a SPELL Of dry wea-
lhcr. large quantity Of rain was absorbed
By the ground, and required by tie small
streams before it reached the River.
On wednesday last we had a heavy FaIn'
closing up with hail, and other indications
Of the approach of stern Winter. There
was rise in the River on Friday morning,
Of which Capt. DAVID LYNCH ovalIed him
sell for launching the steamboat, Monon-
rohela Belle. The arrangements were SO
ner(ec, that the moment the braces were
knocked away the craft took 10 the water
like duck, amidst the cheers OF mutt
,ude Of spectators. The boat is beautifully
modelled, and most firmly put together
If i, is not an excellent job, rejecting ere
DIT on the Contractor and ~orlmen, We miss
our Judgment in the matter Of boat build
ing entirely. a.
This was the Grs, steamboat launch at
Muryeutvwrr-but-wert rust'it WIN "'' 5o1
the last by many dozen. We learn that
Cap,. Lynch will put larger one upon the
stocks almos, Immediately.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12
From The EYhs.lins Gazette.
SINGULAR AFFAIR.


W. na,e FeIa''nn from se"t.c.u""
M "e'Ze' county OF singular cnu'u
!er' 1h" give II ioF what II IL wo '. ~
Is NJ 'eaSt s"me'e"t 10 S''''" ms iao''
mat wal" %'1 inc 'h'e'',sen.s VI '"u pre-
Sen' age '"eIe IS ~ uo"". '"". '"' ,, ~"
pFesS'?n P"yS'eai t"',ma a. s',"o I
lhe sP'F'l "'''"' why" mao a". .'t:
|" f'a'o' a"u c"oIa' wiz, so''' m: us
Tory Is NOT YET e'a''e.'eu '''''' ~ "'""''
| The affair TO whic1 we refer IS relat'
ed to US by man u lar Intelligence
and h0nest 6rftV'
| Some thee years ago, as his story
goes, two men named Gamble and Mes
ser, residing ncnr or on Peyton's Island.
started to cross the Ohio river in skill,
loaded with barrels, about sunset
They were u lilt!c tight, as well as tho
barrels. One barrel fell overheard aud
for tcaroE npse,ting the skill they drag
ged the barrel 10 the shore, from whence
they started, aud MesSer thinking OF
some business about mile below, as no
reported, went down to attend to it,
leaving Gamble with the ski;f A little
boat coming up about the time, found
skifcopsized and the barrels floating
Mc:ser only said that he had lett Gum
bic. Some suspicious attached to Mes
ser, but he was never apprehended.-
These suspicious grew out OF INC fact
that he had borrowed money OF Gam
bic and had given HIM note against q
man as security. During the afternoon
previous lie had asked Gamble TO give
him the note, but he was refused y
few weeks after the note was presented
10 the drawer and paid, for the benefit
tOf MesssE. Some four months alter
body was found IN the river supposed
to have been Candles, and The whole
mater died away, until some weeks
since, when az the story goes. as some
gentlemen from in and around New
Nlsrtiussilie, with whom was alF. hind
man, u very respectable tavernSeeper
there, had been across the river 10
b".t;ug nary. Returning home, they
.ss"a,s bsc%rs ,r,t;rg 70 m. river 10
bsye y race, the one getting there las,
~ nav ali The tsrrioge. MIR. H. Gu, a.
crnss , f,Id aud in passing through it
bs maj n bo,lp.s man who lold him that
he WINS Gamble, had boe.u murdered
BY Messsr for this note, that his body
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12
CENTRAL Ono RAlLEo4a.-Ths Wheel

CENTRAL Ono EalLFo4a.-Tas Whtel-
ing Gazette snys -
GaiiisOrtiying at GAINESVILLE, for tbs Cen.
tral Ohio Railroad, and the track is being
nid over the bridge, and this way from the
river. The heavy section ut Norwich, BY 8
satisfactory arrangement between the corr
puny and Mes5rs. Martin & Mckinney, has
been taken off the hands Of the contractors,
aud the company will put double force up
on it and thus bring about its raElg compile
lion. Ills the design CT the Directors. SAYS
the Guernsey Times, to anish the road from
ZanesvilIe to this place in The sho''es. pos
sitle lime.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

Tnr CRYSTAL PALAcE.-The Direc-
tors Of the New York Crystal Palace
have resolved to keep the exhibition
open through the winter, instead Of clio
sing it in December, US they had pre-
viously contemplated. 1t is said that
from the first Of September to the pres
cnt day, the receipts have been highly
satisfactory, averaging four thousand
dollars or more a day, while tho current
expenses are but 5000. The receipts
of the fortnight ending on the 2ed ul:.,
were $4,000.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

american Cemetery IN iNer'co.--The
Now York Recorder says the Rev. G.
Goss, who was chaplain Of the Ken
tacky Brigade during the Mexican war,
has lately returned from the City Of
Mexico, having accomplished on behalf
Of our Government, the enclosure OF a
cemetery, and the re-i,ierment of the
remains of our fallen soldiers, so far as
they could he collected. The walls of
the cemetery, the .m"snd, and the mon
uncut over the romans, and indeed the
while s,ruciure,and arrangement, have
been SO adjusted, lhat while all is de-
cen, and suitable, there, is nothing TO en-
cite the jealousy or ill:will Of the Mex
leans. The cemetery covers, il we
rightly rccollect, about two acres, aud
is designed as the ressng-place Of the
citizons Of the United States generally,
who may find their final rcst in that CT
". The building at the entrance is $"
constructed as 10 serve the purpose Of a
chapel. where religious service ma? be
performed. '7isH7+ ;
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

Tur TRIUMPH IN BALTlMoRE.-lhe
election of u full MAINE Law TICKET
from the city Of Baltimore to the Legs
laturo Of Maryland makes long stride
in tho onward march Of the Temper
ance Reform. Hitherto the great Git
les have been supposed immovahiy
welded by appetite, interest and habit
to the side of Liquor-LIcenses, wha'e',
er might be the sentiment of "lhe rural
districts" But BALTIMORE has dispeIl'
ed the delusion. Her triumph is 10
foriuitous slipping in Of one ticket by
the division Of its opponents on several
There were but two tickets supported
the Democratic and the Temperance ;
and in a city strongly Democratic and
by no means conspicuous for its temper
ance, the Maine Law has carried.
Friends at home what are y0E do.
ing? Shallwe boshamed by Baltimore!
Are VIC less enlightened or moro deba-
sed than she! Remember that Phiia-
delphia County answering to our city
above Blocker st.) elected part OF the
Maine Law Legislature ticket last
month, and resolve that New York shall
not be laggard in the prevention OF
Crime and Pauperism. Great Reform
Vot. for Maine Law Senators and As.
semblymsn, and cheer Baltimore and
Philadelphia with the assurance tina,
they shall not far outstrip us in the good
woik of reform IN Y. Tribune.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamship Africa arrived at New
York on tho 4,h inst, bringing Liver.
pool dates to the 23d ult. The Eastern
Question had not changed its aspect
hos,ili,ics were still impending, and
both Turkey and Russia preparing tor
the conflict. The combined fleets have
been ordered to the Dardaneles, but
were not to enter except on the hostile
advance Of the Russians.
The commercial news is favorable
Breadstufs maintained theirupward ten
dcncy, and all descriptions had rapidly
advanced. Wheat had advanced cd. per
bushel, and Flour 9s, Cd. per barrel,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12
Coal in Abundance.

1t would astonish people who pay
twenty cents bushel for coal, 10 see
that article dug out of our streets in
grading them. Such was the case last
week. In grading the street leading to
the bridge, Mr.. Martin, the contractor,
struck vein, from which he allowed
persons to dig aud haul away what they
wanted, at the rate Of one and half
cents per bushcI. The ordinary price
Of coal in Fairmont, delivered at the
purchasers door, is four cents per bush'
el.-Fairmont THginiGn. e...
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

NJ The New York Tribune terms the
Pacific Railroad Company, which was orsa.
nised in New York lew days since. BY tina
election Of Board Of Directors !rom oil
paI,s Of the country, the 'Moon shine Rail.
roud,r of which Mr., Rober, J. Wslls: is
TO be the greul snow.p!Ongh." The Comps-
ny, the Tribune thinks, lis intended 10 he
selt.acting machine !, goes upon the
plan upon which in;erminable sichss arc
constructed. Given place 10 stand upon.
the work can be carried on indefinitely with.
GU, external supports o! an Ultimate !tninS
place"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

Horurp AFFAIR "A man by the name Of
Wingo was summarily executed BY the
popaace OF Richmond, on the 18Th inst,
Tor the murder of very estmable citizen
named Allen,
Wingo was lodged in Jail where he re-
manned ill the 18Th, when he was brought
out for trial. The court i'll consequences Of
the universal prejudice against the cnIPFi''
gruntela change Of venue; but the poPn'
lncc, anticipating the event. and pFcdeler,
mined thathe should moi escape, assembled
IN mass in front Of the courthouse, and as
soon as the prisoner, in cnsiodyoI The sl'eF'
III, made his egress, a rope was thrown o.
bout his ueck, and in opposition TO the Fe'
mons,rance and efforts Of the officers he was
hastily dragged of with such violence as
ncutly deprived him Of life, ere reaching
the place Of execution, when the rope was
,hro Gn over the branch of u tree, aud the
prisoner swung up by the neck
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12
TILE CASE OF MRS. GAINES.

The WilmjngtoniDel, Gazette mentions
rumor that Mrs. Gaines has come across
an old gentleman who was present when
her mother was duly married to her father.
Daniel Clarke. The lack Of proof Of this
marriage, it will be remembered, was the
cause Of Mrs. Gaines losing her las, suit.
II is further stated by the Gazette that up
OIL the existence Of this evidence being
made known TO the defendant in sui. now
pending in the Louisiana Courts. he became
fully satisfied Of her right 10 recover, and
therefore offered TO purchase the property at
u far equivalent, which she las accepted
-siuce which transaction Mrs. Gaines has
compromised with nearly all the possessOr'
of h.r fathers lands for very large sum Of
money III The aggregate, the payment OF
which will soon be secured 10 her.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12
RoMANlsM IN TEXAS.

Romanismis not now maintaining its
ground in Texas. Some is years ago
i was the nuly religion tolerated by law,
Now it Iias 30 churches. % priests, five
literary institutes, aud au estimated pop
ularion ofS0,OO0i while Professionalism
which IS years ago was an illegal her
csy. has 2z,Ou0 COMMUNICATE. e,
1000 Melhedisls, 5000 Bap;isIs. 6,Ooo
Presby,e.ians, 1000 Episcopalians, and
a5ont 10000 udhereuis among the pop
diation.-Zioa's Nera'd.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

GO" Tho Forest City Democrat mott.
ces The arrival in Cleveland Of eleven
large cannon, purchased from the Brit.
ish Government by Mcssrs. Bennett,
Marshall & Co., Of South Pittsburg,
who intend manufacturing them into
railroad iron, They we're used against
the United States tlroughou,the whole
Of the war of 1912, and made sad havoc
among the American troops, at Maiden
and Lundy's Lane. It's said that John
Bull would not trust them on this side
of the Lake, even after they were con.
dcmned, until the butts were broken off
and their efficiency entirely destroyed.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12
OLE rnST.nEEICE.

NJ Ncighbor Shay is getting along in the
Post Office as smooth us ClOck-woEk, this
week, he having called 10 his uid Mr.. D. r.
Hoxie, who la. had considerable experience
in this line, as well as in milling, und who
sees that every man gets the right grist' We
will 90 in 70, Shay against the field if he
will only keep Hoxie, or some one else as
compe,eu, and obliging, a, his elbow
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

TnRoucu TO THE MrssIss!prl.--The rail-
road connection from New York to the Nils
sissippi river is now completed, and the
cars running through from Alton to Bloom
inglon. This makes continuous railroad
connection between the Mississippi aud the
East, and passengers who take the Southern
Indiana and Michigan route can reach New
York in the short space Of 60 hours, OF Two
DAYS aud half. The table Of time from
St. Louis will be about rs follows, if all the
connections are made: To Chicago "a hrs. !;
81; Buffalo, 40; and New York
60 hours. To Pittsburgh, %, aud PhiIa'
lelpbia 70 hours, Cincinnati SO hours
This is great revolution in the travel from
The Wes,,p The East.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

A nc0 Chaplain IL the Nry.-The
chaplnincy in the navy, made vacant by
tho resignation ofthe Rev. Mr.. Stanley.
of Georgia, is about to he filled by the
appointment of the Rev. Mr.. Thomas,
Of tho same state. His will DO the frs,
appointment of minister of tho Meth.
odist Church Southin the Naval service
of the United States.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

"a, tho Worlds Temperance
Convention, in New York, barrel OF
flour was sold at auction for the benefit
of the cause in Wisconsin. The -four
was bought for the sum of 500. The
American Temperance Union has just
published the tracts which the money
paid for, to the number Of Gtty thousand.
They have been sent off TO Wisconsin,
TO do the work of,he campaign.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-11-12

" New Jersey has joined the gem
crnl company of States in proposing the
9th of November as day Of Prayer
and Thanksgiving, the Governor having
issued his proclamation to that effect
~ What is VIRGINIA going to do in
relation to this mallerl Have we no
thing for which to be thankful, III com.
mon with our sister States!