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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07
Horses at Church.

IA merciful man is merciful to his
BEAST" so the passage is usually quo
ted. No, quite correct: it is, "a righ-
tsous man legarde,h the life of his
beast; but the tender n1ercies of the
wickedar cruel" When the distance
requires it, we ore permitted to use
our beasts to convey us to the sanctu-
AIRY on the So1b4th; and the Scriptures
not only tesch, It's how to worship God,
but specify also our duty to the ami
NAL that brought us to the house Of
God. When we have approached a
church. on wintry Sabbath morning,
and observed number of horses tied
ort in open space, our feelings have
'oeen disturbed; first with sympathy
for the poor animals. and secondly.
with fears, lest when united to go home
they should prove ungovernabic, and
somebody may he killed or manned
Now we grant that the first concern
of newly founded church is to Sc.
cure minister and ahopse OF worship.
While these are being secured, the
horses cannot be provided for. But
wc do think that very soon after, suit
able sheds ought to boerccted for their
convenience. We cannot excuse the
people Of tho older congregations in
tho country for their neglect of this
plain duty, which they owe to their
beasts, and to their own safety. Lum:
beris cheap and plenty in most places.
and with but little cost, rows of sheds
may be erected Tor the accommoda-
ton ofallthe horses brought, aud then
how much more contentedly can the
owners engage in the worship of God,
knowing that their beasts are shelter
ed from the storm! Are not some of
our churches old enough now to givo
attention to the Scriptural precept
quoted aboyea
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

THE BlBLE.-How comes il, this little
volume, composed BY humble men. in
rnde age, when art and science were but
in their childhood, has exerted more inAu.
ence on the human mind and on the social
svs,em. Than all the other books together,
Whence comes it chat this book has 2.
rhieyed such marvellous changes in the
oniuions Of mankind-has bsnished idol
wcrship-has abolished infanticide-has
nut down polygamy and divorce-esal,ed
iihe condition Of womun--raised the stand.
ard Of public moraliiy-created for families
lba, blessed thing, christian home, and
caused it's other triumphs by Causing bene.
VIOLENT institutions, open md expansive.
10 spring up as with the wand Of enchanl.
ment. Wha, sor. Of a book is this, that
even the winds and waves Of human pas.
sions obey III What other engine Of social
improvement has operated SO long, and ye.
LOST none Of its virtue! Since i, appeared
many boosted plans Of amelioratiOn have
been tried and failed, many codes of ju.
risprudence have arisen, and run their
course, and expired. Empire after empire
has been launched on the tide Of lime, and
gone down, leaving no trace on the waters.
But this book is Still going about doing
good. lcayening society with its holy prin.
ciplps, cheering the sorrowful With its con.
soiations, strengthening the tempted, en-
conraging the peniten,, calming the spirit
and smoothing the pillow Of death. Can
such book Be The offspring Of human
genius? Docs no, the vaslness Of its effects
demonstrate the cscellency Of the powet
10 be Of God?
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07
Government OF Children.

Never oppose tho wishes or tancics
OF children without good reason.
Constantly seek means ofpromoting
their usefulness, and adopt those
means when practicable.
Observe closely such companions as
they may incline 10 consort with, and
take measures to repel those who are
not desirable associates.
Check their natural impulses only
when necessary for their future good.
Ordor only such regulations as are
requisite for good government md ne
cessary restraint, and enforce them.
Avoid scoldiug. Let faults punisl,
themselves if they will.
Teach them not to depend too much
upon others for amusement.
Take advantage ofoccuring circum-
stances, and draw moral lessons there.
from.
Be careful that the growing brain
be not unduly excited by intellectual
exercise.
When apitiable & disgusting object
is presented to view, endeavor to dc.
rive moral lesson, and discourage
attempts at cruelty or ridicule.
Correct vulgar behavior encourage
the attainment ofa genteel carriage,
habits Of neatness, selfreliancc and
proper expressive language and enun.
cia,ion.
Inculcate meekness and humility,
combined with proper spirit of re.
sistance against insult and oppression.
Arouse and refine the feelings BY
reading passages in the best authors
s,,ited to the capacity.
By conversation and discourse on in.
teresting and instructive subj draw
out native talent, and add to general
knowledge.
Ry sympa.hizing in cares and trials,
and by joining in occupations, sports
and excursions, gain their confidence
and love.
Read the Scriptures in such man.
ner that they may appreciate the true
spirit of thoh,.
Conduct education as a systcm,
the success of which WILDE in proper.
tion to the judgment with which the
individual is treated, and the faculties
melted according to physical fitness,
rather than asa plan by which minds
may be f"rced iuto shape.-Christian
inqhirYr.
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whnt rru;,s spruns from.

The peach originally was poison.
Gus almond. Its flesh parts we're then
used to poison arrows, md was for
this purpose introduced into Persia.
The ,ransrlan.ing aud cultivation.
however, not only removed its poison:
ous qualities, but produced the deli
cious fruit we now enjoy.
The ucctaIinc and apricot are but
natural ,hybridaticn between tho
peach and plum.
The cherry was originally : berry
lika fruit, aud cultivation las given
each berry u separate stem, and i'm
proved its quality. The common
mazzard is tho original Of most the
present kind Of cherries.
The common wild pear is even in'
lerioy to the choke pear; but still, ny
cultivation, i, has come to rank among
our finest fruits.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

Mysterious D'saPpcarancc and
Probable Crimr.-About week since,
a gentleman by the name of Clay arr!-
we'd in Cincinnati. with his vile, on their
way to Pittsburgh. He engaged passage
on The steamer Buckeye State, left his
wife on board. and went into the city on
business. Not being atthe boat al the
l,me Of her departure he was lell-hIs
wife going on. His vile returned to
the city on Thursday; but as yet has
no, been able to get any intelligence oi
her husband. He is said to have had
about sixteen thousand dollars upon his
person, and there are circumstances
ronnrslrd with his disappearance,
which indicate TINT he has been robbed
and MURDERED. The matter is in The
hands ol the police. Mrs. Eun'ee
Clay, hiswif', is stopping with her chill
dren at the Walnut street House, Gin.
Gd:rttf.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07
prcpnra;ion OF Seed Corn,

have made frequent experiments
in preparing seed corn, without sue
cess, except one made last spring l
took soft soap, put some in kettle
warmed it over the fire, put in tho
seed corn, and gave it a good stirring
adding us muchsplaster as would ad'
here ,e the corn. The corn came up
good and quick, and looked vigorous
and healthy. Tho allsili in the soap
is strong fertilizer. The wire worms
did no. disturb that planted with tho
seed soaped--tlat part not soared was
injured more or less by the worms
Lest some should attribute the mani
fest difference between the soaped
and unsoapsd seed to tho plaster.
took some thick molasses, put few
quarts of seed in q kettle, az above
stated; there was as much plaster at
,ached to this seed at to that soaped'
The greater part Of the field was
PLANTED with seed in its natural state.
The soaped seed came up the quick
est and best. viii others try the ex-
pcrimentl o. f. MARSHAL
IYheclcr, ~ y, Feb. 2s. 1858.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

! Unless an egg is perfectly fresh it is
unfit TOR any purpose. You may try
The FRESHNESS, Of eggs by putting them
in pan Of cold water. TnoSr .'ai
sink the soonest are the freshest. Eggs
may be preserved short time by put
ting them in jar OF salt or lime water
with the small ends downwards. The
salt should not afterwards be used
They may be preserved several months
BY greasing them all over with melted
mutton suet, and wedging them close
together 10 box Of bran. The email
ends always downwards.
To Boil Eoes.-Never attempt 10
boil an egg without watch beside you.
In three minutes on egg will boil soft,
If the water in which il is placed is al-
ready boiling; in four, the white part is
completely cooked-in ten minutes it
is hard enough Tor salad.
PoAcnEp EeGs.-The beauty OF
poached egg is for the yolk TO be seen
blushing through the white, which
should only be just sufficiently harden
cd, to form transparent veil for the
egg.
Have some boiling water in ateaket-
lle; pass as much of it through clean
cloth as will fill half slew-pan; break
the egg into cup, ard when the wa
ter boils, remove the stew-pan from the
stove, and gently slip the egg into it; it
must stand till The white is set; then
put it over very moderate fire, and as
soon as The water boils, the egg is ready;
take il up with slice, and neatly round
of the ragged edges Of the white; send
Them up on bread toasted on one side
only, with or without britter.
EeGs AND BREAp.-Put handful Of
bread crumbs into saucepan, with
small quantity Of cream, salt, pepper,
and nutmeg, and let it stand till the
bread has imbibsd all the cream; then
break ten eggs into it, and having beat
en- them up together, try it like en- om'
elet.
ONELEr.-f'ive or six eggs will make
a agood sized omelet, break them into a
basin, and beat them well with fork,
and ado. a tablespoonful OF salt; have
soCle ,aresIv ready choDped: beat il
well up with the eggs; then take four
ouIces OF fresh butter, and break half oi
it in large bills, and put it into the ONE
let, and the other half into very clean
frying pan; when it is melted, pour in
the ome!ct, and stir it with spoon till
il begins 10 set, then turnit up all around
the edges, and when i, is Of nice brown
it is done; the safest way to take It out
is to put plate on The omelet, and turn
the pan up side down; serve i. on hot
dish; il should never be done till just
wanted.
ScRAMnLEp EGGs.-Beat seven or
eight eggs quite light, and throw them
into clean tfying-pan with small
quantity of butter, some salt and chop
ped parsely. Stir them carefully until
well thickened, and turn them out on
a hot dish, without permitting any por-
tion Of them to adhere to the frying pan.
This dish is excellent with trimming
Of stewed tomatoes.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

CURIOUS.-An inquest was held in
Rochester, N. Y, over the body Of a man
named Mclaughlin, ,fouad in an unfinished
building. The verdict Of the jury was,
died from the effects Of intemperance,ex-
nosure and want Of food.' Mclaughlin was
tnken home by some Of his friends, placed
n rough board coffin, and as they were
placing scloth, we. in whisky, over his
face, 10 keep him from spotling, as they
aid. he ,raked up, opened his eyes! crawled
out Of his narrow resting place, and his
:first inquiry was for whisky. This uncer::
srnonious mode Of hurrying a man out OF
ssisience, is supposed to have some con,
nsction with the fees which are charged
for an inquest.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

AMIN Bry, who had Governors, Judg-
es, Mayors to open their levees to him
the President 10 receive and honor
him with special regard, and Congress
10 appropriate money to loot all hisbills,
as he journeyed from Aroostook TO Ar
kansas, as the special minister from the
Grand Porte, turns out to have been
nothing else than loafng Turk, turned
fankee-a humorist from the pnrliens
Of golden gates and golden horns, who
took a notion 10 see the world and raise
the wind lor the wherewi,kal. Hisna-
jesty, the Sultan, is said 10 have smoked
three additional pipes when he heard
The story Of it, and intends 10 give the
fellow some employment about tie pal
ace, for his claverness in carrying out
his scheme.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07
Agricultural Department.
TO tkiI, Lice Oh Cast,e.

20 EUi Lice Oh SGshe.
Nothing is more simple, more ef.
fectuel Or more easily obtained ti!un
common l.mp nil. one quart Of which
is sufficient 10 drive all and every spc-
cies of vermin from an OK Of the lnrg'
est growth. Let stream be poured
along the back from head 10 tail /; en-
other one enci:cle the body Just back
of the shoulders, and ogain frouti1g
the hips round the tanks; oil ofwhich
should be we'll rubbed, soes spread
it over the animal as much as posi-
bic. Particular attention should be
given to such parts as the animal can
not reach. ! have seen both cattle
and hogs cleaned in this manner. by
one or TWO applications when they
have been fairly alive wit. the YER
min. Such treatment is of specla'
advantage to neglected n'angy pigs
in the spring of the year, whether In
tested with vermin or not, as tho oil
has a great tendency to remove the
dry scurf with which tho body is al
ways covered in such cases, prevent
ing their growth by closing the pores
of the skin, and obs,ructing tina, heal
thy, though insensiblc rerspiration so
natural to all crea.uros.-Germa"tos"
Telegraph.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07
singular Fact.

Sir Walter Raleigh was the discoverer Of
the value Of the potato as food for man.--
He cooked the ball and found it unpalatn.
BILE. One day he ordered lot Of dry
weeds TO be collected and burnt. Among
these was Il LOT Of dried potatoes, After
The bonfife, these potatoes were picked uI
thoroughly roasted. Sir Walter tasted and
pronounced them delicious. By this &c,
cident was discovered a speties Of food
which has saved millions OF the human
race from etarva'ion.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

Our government has enumerated a.
d its instructions 10 our diplomatic
agents in foreign countries, the iollow'
;ns recommendations for a court dress,
to be used upon all occasions:
ga black coat with a gold star on
.,ch aide offhe collar near its trrmina'
t;on. the under clothes 10 be black OF
white at the option Of the weareE a
three.corned edapaas de bras, with a
hIaek cockade and gold eagle, and q
steel.moun,ed sword, with a scabbard.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

PuRGAToRY.-A Jcswitical Trick.-
In Piedmont, wealthy man died
lately, leaving all his richesto his niece
young member Of the Roman Cath
alic Church, Her conicssor one day
said to her, with tears in his eyes, My
dear daughter. last night had u ter
nblo vision. yourpoor uncle appear
ed to me all wrapt in fames--llanios
issuing from his mouth, his nose, and
his ears. 1t is only my dear niece
that cen save me from these torments.
Tell her, out of compassion to me, TO
make use ofthe money I.left her, in or
deriur masses to be said for my sUri.
BY this s,ratagcm, this pretended
minister of God. prevailed onl!ie poor
young remaln to make over the prop.
erty beauca,hed to her for the above
purpose. The Priest has been pun
ishel, as he well merited, for this
shameful procedure; but the circum-
stances strilsingly shows what an ill.,
strument of wickedness purgatory
may be turned to iii tho hands Of the
Romish Priesthood.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

The Boston Courier says it is now
certain iha. every thing at Marshfeld
which the public would desire to see
preserved as a permanent memorial ol
Mr. Webster, will be secured for that
purpose; but that whether his testament
iary wishes in relation to his birthplace
in New Hampshire will be also carried
into effect, must DEPEND on the further
action Of his friends,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07
TIL NEVER USE T0BttTa.

pLL never use Tobacco, mol
It's such a nasty weed'
I'll never put it in my mouth
Said little Robert Reid.
Why, there wss lit.lo Jerry vsmcs,
As dirty as q pig,
Who smoked when only ten yeara'ols,
And thought itimsde hin big.
Hold puff along the open street,
As il hc had no shamei
lied sit beside the tavern door,
And there he'd do the same.
He spent his simo and money too,
And made his mother sad;
She feared a worthless man would come
From ,ueia worthless lad
Oh no !, aevcr smoke nor chew,
'Tis very wrong indcedi
II hurts the health, it makes bad breath,
Said little Robert Reid.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

Samuel swartwout, Esq, (cS-Collec-
tor oi New York; in q certificate from
the United States Court. shows that h.
is not indebted a cent 10 the United
States in default, and that 10 suit OF
Judgment is against him in the United
States Court,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

B Beautifully gorgeous was the
sunless sky; tho last notes Of the
summer birds fell upon the car as
they retired to their resting places in
the forest, and everything whispered
of love, as | stood with my beloved
in beautiful garden, RECALLED by tho
odor of thousand flowers. Gently |
drew my arms around her delicate
waist, and was about to imprin. kiss
upon her rosy lips as she looked me
saucily in the eyes, md with smile
upon her countenanco,s ,sho said don't,
and don'tcd. Poor fellow
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07
POETRY.
From the New York Recorder.
MY LITTLE NAMESAKE.

rY Mrs. Z. C. JuDsON.
tDo you know my little nnme'akef
sha was six glad Summers old
when che wrapt her white robes round her
FAnd lay down amid the mould,
}'Neath'u oezerlet Of mosses,
Allsprinklet o'cr with dow,
And warm, rich, harvest sunlight
The old tress gustiag through.
Now the April violets vPsa
Their blue oye. BY her'herd;
.And tho gray old guardian eIR.t'ee'
/. Bend kindly toward her bedi
And mark of crushing footsteps
Breaks the gold and ruby moss,
Where sad.eycd mourning mother
Bows daily 'aosih:,cr cross.
ION drcsmiI Of ny ssnesako,
Y How before the throne she stands,
With her sanity eye uplifted,
4 And her small, whi.e, folded hands,
K And dreaming thus; II wonder
x Through tome 'twere all tbs ssmG)
sif that beautiful child-angel
Still answers tony yaame.
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|, is said that of the onc thousand
mon who formed the New York rcri-
men, To the Mexican war. only sTty
are uuw alive, and f"iy Of them are
unable To cs,u r'cir living.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07
e,-;te. are taking place a, the North

Strikes are taking place al The NoFth
among all classes Of working people
Notion Not only the printers and carpenters,
b", t,T' the BARRIERS, blacksmiths, &C., and
ousn oSs the private coachmen and coloted
waters are holding meetings and adopt
mo resolutions Tor the purpose OF decla-
.;s s;e, their supposed grievances, and de:
ros r,,ssding higher wages. 1t is also said
.Ss. .S Tho seamstresses and milliners are
,a,, W make demonstration in the course
Of few days.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

The Bca.chamber of Napoleon at ST. Hclc.
ma, Is now stable, and tho room wherc he
trcathed his last is used for hroshing and
winnowing wheat.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

An Or m!M moodcn 'rs.--A Penn
sylyania farmer had the following
misfortune happen to fine working
ox: Tho animal was grazing near
where the farmer was Mt work making
fence. Tho or stepped into . post
hole, breaking his leg. As it was too
lean to kill, the farmer consulted q
physicin" VIII" lived close by, aud the
result was that it was determined to
cut of the leg, Tho OK refused food
one day only after cutting of the leg.
A wooden leg wus substituted in pr"s
pcriimc, and when the OK was finally
killed it presented the fines, boofseeN
in Philadelphia market.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

LAMENTABTE.--Therc are said 10 be in
Australia eleven thousand husbands, whose
wives ha-s been len behind,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

u ia said that Arthur Spring has at
J.. ,.,sd :, IL to s,arve himselfto death with
;uI, ;u few days. He has refused to ga,
III md S,ink, rxcsp, very spnr'ngly, and
i''H IS in very feeble condition. =, !! is not not
ID ..s,,h,ble :, however, that he will be able
- ,o,Ju sIude the penalties oijust'ee'
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

D' Tho North British Review for August
sst thinks the following, from well.known
American poet, is entitled to rank with Grny's
Elegy in Country Church.Yard:
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

u An unknown author has pcnned the
following:
"Tho entrance Of a single woman Of talent
into family, is sufficient to keep it clear o'
fools fof several generations"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-05-07

The late crop ofsnsar i" tho South
q r,nossl to have been very large
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ITc Tint by tho plough woulAth'ive,
lIimseIfmust either hold or drive,
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-12
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Life IN

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health and of sound constitutions, for the whole du-
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image of our citizens, especially when it is
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fhile the premiums of other companies literally
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towedged to require minute detail of the benefits
ng theretrOm 1t enough tosay that all persons who
rye their incomes support from pubcor private sit
ons; mechanical, professional mercantile pursuits,
oud avail themselves Gifts advantages in orderto
liberal support those who dependant their
tions The rates oinsurance favorable those
any similar institution in the United States and general
FORMATION relating Life assurances together with the
tes ofpremiums viii be cheerfuly given to those who
bill at the Office. No. 223 corner Main and 9th
Slaves viii be insured usual on reasonable terms
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