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The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-01

HeRRIBLE.-The following from the New
burgh Telegraph of the Goth ult, seemed, at first
too horrible to be true, but later accounts have
substantiated it, We give the Telegraphs state.
ment:
"On Sunday, lth inst, a Mr.. Jacob GosIin,
OF the town OF Rochester, in Ulster county, in
duced Miss Cross, of that town, with whom
he had criminal connection, to 90 with him to
the top of ledge of rocks on the Shawangnnk
mountains, in the vicinity of the "Traps," and
when arrived there he cautiously crept TO the
edge Of the precipice, and after looking over,
said to the girl that he saw woodchuck over
the ledge, and asked her to look at it. With
out suspectiug danger, the girl obeyed the re
quest, when Goslin gave her push which sent
her to the abyss below, a distance of two hun.
bred feet In the fall, the abdomen Of the poor
girl was burst open, her legs broken, and her
body terribly bruised; and yet strange to say,
she lived, and succeeded in dragging her body,
by her hands, distance of some two miles, and
occupying two days in this dreadful condi-
ton, when her means were heard by some
men in the vicinity where she had crawl
ed, who sought her out and conveyed her
to her home. She related the facts ofthe affair
as we have stated them. Goslin fled as soon
as he heard that the girl survived the fall, and
has not, we believe been arrested. Those re-
residing in the vicinity were 50 iRcensed at the
outrage, that had he been Immediately captured
he would, our informer believes, have received
summary and dreadful punishment. Gosln
is married man and has children. At our last
advices the girl still survived, although her re-
covery was deemed hopeless"
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-01

washington, May II.
The Union of this morning contains a notice
from the State Department stating that British
Government had complained of depredations
committed by inhabitants Of Faulkner's Island,
and have sent force there. The Union also
contains notice that bounty Of 80 dollars
will be paid to able, and 90 dollars TO ordinary,
seamen, enlisting in the Navy after the first of
June. The Gardner Jury sent word to the
court on Monday, that they should never agree
upon verdict, there having been no change of
opinion among them since they left the court
room,& beg to be discharged. The council for
the government agreed to their discharge. The
court notified the jury that they might come
into court, but learning that they could not be
discharged, they refused to come.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-01

y'We publish below letter from COL MA.
SON, to F. S. JEsUP, Esq, of this place, signify
ing his acceptance Of the position of Chief En-
gineer of the Dubuque and Pacific Rail Road.
Col. Mason is Chief Engineer of the Illinois
Central Rail Road. His acceptance is deemed
fattering 10 the prospects Of the road.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-01
Washinuton MavC1


The Criminal Court, after waiting until IL
o clock, adjourned until Monday, the jury in the
Gardiner case having sent word that there was
no prospect Of agreeing upon verdict.
Shelton F. Locke, of Va, has been appointed
Commissioner to the Sandwich Islands.
RuMoRED ApPoINTMENrs.-Wise, of Virgin
ia, Minister to France.
Jackson, Of Georgia, Minister 10 Berlin.
Meade of Virginia, Commits sioner to China.
Gadsden, of South Carolina, Minister TO Mex
leo.
Trousdale, Minister to Chill.
Seymour, of Connecticut, Minister to Rus
sa
Sam. Medary, of Ohio, Minister to Brazil.
Gilmore, of Pa, late M. e, Consul Valps-
raiso.
George Saunders, of New York, Consul
London.
James M. Tarleton, of Alabama, Consul AGA
pulco.
Washington May %.
A large number of foreign appointments are
announced. Many Of them are already known
officially. The following are among the more
recent:
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-01

CHtCuRds aNdy 20
F.S. JEsUp, Esq Dear Sir: Your favor of
the 18th, notifying me Of my appointment as
Chief Engineer OF the "Dubuque and Pacific
R. r. Company has come to hand. accept
the situation with pleasure, and will devote to it
as much time as can possible spare from any
present engagements.
firmly believe that your Road is yet to be a
prominent one, among Western Rail Roads.
Yours, truly,
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-01

A meeting of the proprietors Of the Bank was
held on the 18th Of March, when the statement
of the Banks concerns for six months was sub
mitted by the Governor, and dividend Of per
cent was declared, amounting to upward of
two and a half millions Of dollars. A Lon
don paper says this meeting lasted only six min
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23
RuSSia and Turkey.

five are to place any confidence in tel
egraphic statements, it seems at last deci.
ded that the uliimatum Of Nicholas mas
been rejected BY the Sultan and wor must
be the inevitable consequence.
Turkey is said to have sought and re-
ceived assurances Of the armed inteIVen'
ton Of both France and England, and Inc
former has already gone SO far as to ofieI
to furnish her with 10000 muskess' In
view Of this opposition, the Car asserts
in the most unequivocal manner that the
destruction Of his whole feet will not pre-
vent the invasion which he contemplate
Notwithstanding all this, there are yet
those whose opportunities and capacity
for judging are undoubted, who give it as
their opinion that there will be no such
European war as the one now looked for.
Despolic and ambitious as the Car is
known 10 be, yet such is the modicum oil
prudence habitually known to character.
lie his conduct, that it is. seriously doubted
whether he will not much more deliber-
ately "count the cost before proceeding
in matter OF such dangerous and doubt
full import. These we have been inlor.
med are the opinions oil DR.. J. L, Smith,
late chemical Professor at the University
of Va, whose intimate acquaintance with
European politics derived from q lou'
years residence in Turkey afforded pecu'
liar advantages for correct Judgment on
the subject. Such 100 we believe are The
opinions Of many other sensible and dis.
corning men-and SO we hope the result
NAV prove. Europe we iearis yet deplo-
rably far from being "republican".we
trusi il NAV be equally remote from "Cos.
sack."-Riekmond Mail.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

A curious case has lately been dcci-
ded in the Pension Office. In 1s46,
Commodore Crane, at the head of one
of the Naval Bureaus, took his own
life, while suffering under an undoubt-
cd attack Of insanity. His widow
claimed a pension on the ground that
the occasional fits Of insanity. in the
last of which he had persisted. were
caused by diseases contracted by ex.
posure while employed in the line Of
his duty. The Commissioner Of Pen
sions decided against the claim, but he
has been overruled, and tho widow is
entered upon the pension roll as emit
lied to 5000 from the date OF the Com
modoro's death.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23
THE TORNADO. -Doleful accounts

THE ToRNADO.-Doleful accounts Of
the damage By the late tornado continue
TO reach us in the papers Of the interior.
In Berks county great destruction was
done in Lower Heidelberg, Spring, Cum:
rie, Exeter, Union, Amity, and other Of
the lower townships; barns, dwellings,
mills, and all kinds Of houses being un-
rooted. AT Orangevile, Columbia coun:
~, a bridge over Green creek was lifted
from its abutments, and thrown down in
fragments; the gable end Of the Methodist
Church was burst out; whole fields Of
wheat were beaten fiat 10 the ground,
fences scattered, trees uprooted and borne
off, &c. A, Snnbury the track Of the
storm was about mile in width, and the
hail stones few in numbers and enormous
in size, some measuring eighteen inches
in circumference. In Northumberland ey.
cry exposed pane Of glass was broken,
crops were ruined, and in one case the
leather top Of a buggy beaten in holes,
some as large as the crown Of a hat. The
hail stones were all large. Trees were
torn up bodily, and buildings stripped Of
roofs and easements. The loss Of some OF
the farmers is very heavy, one establish.
mcnt suffering TO the amount oil $1,000,
another $1,000, and so on.
Pill. North Amer
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23
Mr.. Buchanan Going to England.

The Philadelphia Ncps learns from pri.
vate sources, but upon undoubled author.
ley, that the differences extensively refer
red 10 by the press as existing between
the Administration and Mr.. Buchanan,
have been arranged, and that there will
therefore be no declinalion on his part
The misunderstanding which really did ex-
ist, was upon questions Of expediency,
and these having been settled, we believe,
according 10 the views Of Mr.. Buchanan,
he will leave for Europe in tho course Of
u few weeks at most.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23
NEw.YoRx, July 18th.

The Presiden! arrived al 9 O'Clock
this morning. There was a great pro-
cession Of military up Broadway to the
Crystal Palace. While the procession
was moving up Broadway, a smart
shower Of rain and hail fell. ..
The Crystal Palace exhibition was
inaugurated to-day by President Pierce;
There was an immense gathering oil
people outside and inside. Many dis
ilnguished persons were present. The
interior presented fine appearance
though many Of The articles are mol yet
arranged.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23
Crime and Punishment.

In the course Of an editorial article, iis
tended TO show that it is the certainty,
and not the severity, Of punishment that
is needed for the suppression Of crime,
the Pittsburg Commercial makes the fol-S
lowing statement:
"In fifteen years, during which The an
mails Of crime in this county huve been
stained BY more than fifty murders, sim
gle instance Of hanging has been affirmed
BY the Executive as the measrre ofsex.
IRENE penalty due; and there Jfstice was
cheated Of her victim by suicide" ID
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23
From Our Correspondents.
&, 81 FOR THE MIRROR.
CINCINNATI, July 18th 1885,
Dear Sir t}


clsclssAr1, July 18th 1885,
Dear Sir ~
A very importan, question
has been recently agitated in this
goodly "Queen Of the West" and
one which involves to great extent,
the propriety of this soubriquet. !
refer to the making of avenues and
the purchase of ground for a public
park or parks. No city in this union
Is better supplied with these "brea'h-
ing places" than New York. Bos.
ton also boasts of her Common and
Philadelphia has her Independence
Square. But tho necessity of having
pleasure grounds and promenadcs
for the health and comfort Of tho cit
izens, seems TO have been entirely
overlooked in almost every Western
city, and now that Cincinnati has
grown so large and is extending SO
rapidly, her citizens begin to feel the
want. Besides properly is getting
higher and higher. and in fewyears,
what now may be within the means
of the city, will be Improbable.
II is true, there is little confined
squeezed up strip on Eighth Street
called by courtesy, a park; but 10
ono accustomed to the broad, open
fields, it looks as though it would be
admirable for marble games, to which
purpose, indeed, it is mostly appro-
priated. 1t is now proposed to make
an avenue quite round the city,25o or
800 feet wide, to be improved by
planting trees and fitting up side
walks and drives, whereby all class
es Of citizens may have opportunity
for healthful recreation. 1t is also
proposed to purchase a tract contain
ing $50 acres on the northern boun.
dary Of the city, Is acres on Vine
Street hill and 25 acres on the same
hill, for parks. The Board of City
Improvement has taken this maiterin
hand. So something, It's hoped, will
be done.
Tomatoes when first in market
commanded, at retail, at the rate OF
SIS per bushel; though they arc now
quite abundant. .a.,
Certain parties are getting up a
testimonial to Mr.. Pruden the Prose-
cutting Attorney in the great case a,
gainst Kissano for forgery. reports OF
which your readers have seen. Sim
liar efforts are being made to get up
a like testimonial to Mr.. Burton, who,
though less prominent than Mr.. r.,
has not been less laborious or useful.
In ferretting out the forgeries and COL
lecting testimony that convicted the
Defendant, he has travelled over q
large portion of The United States
and Canada; aud has had the cour.
age to attack and break upon the
strongest, as it was the most danger.
Gus, band Of scoundrels in the coun-
try. t..
The ropor. Of arrests for the month
ending the 22d ult., presents some
curious features. There were $40 in
all. For abusing families 90; drunk
euness 6s; fighting l12; gambling
ls; stealing So; exposing persons
A.; murder q; shooting with intent
to kill 8; playing music in the streets =,
L; &c., &c.-Somc wandering lrou.
badour shut up in the watch house!
What destiny for lover of sweet
sounds
The weather has been dry and hot;
and the absence of the usual June
freshe, has seriously affected the ac-
tivity Of some branches Of business.
Crops, too, of all kinds are short
particularly hay and oats.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

The Cholera IN CuJa.-The accounts
from the inielior Of Cuba are quite DIS,
lIearlening. On one plantation they have r,!
lost $50 negroes from cholera. Inc IN.
nese have also suffered terribly. In some
instances The whole number taken on Inc
estate have been swept of.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23
Fall of Catfish.

The "Norfolk Argus" states that a
curious phenomenon attended the hail
storm in that city on Tuesday night
Quantities of catfish, some measuring
a foot in length, fell in different sec
lions Of the city, and some Of the fields
were literally strewed with them
Hundreds were picked up in the NOR,
ming. This, says the argus" is no
piscatorial fabrication, but fact which
Is a,tosted by hundreds Of citizens.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

An exchange paper says the follow j.
ing recipe will be found exceedingly
valuable during the no, months, when
there is so much liability 10 affections
Of the bowels. Parch half a pint Of
rice until It is brown; then boil it as
rice is usually done. Eat slowly, and
i, will stop the most alarming cases Of
diarrhea.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23
Steamboat Burnt.

Pittsburg, July l4.-The steamer Man
chester whilst lying at the Marine Hospi
tai, one mile below Pittsburg, yesterday
afternoon took fire and burnt to the wa
ters edge. The fire was caused BY the
carelessness Of workman in throwing
down match with which he had lighted
a segar. The boat was owned BY Capt
Bowman and George Eaichuecke, the
First Clerk. She was nearly new and
cost se5, 900; on which there was an in,
surance for $4,000 in The Delaware and
Firemen's Insurance Offices.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

The Russia and Turkey Afair.-A phi
yate note 10 the New York Journal Of Com
merce, from its intelligent correspondent
in Paris, Robt. Walsh, Esq, says, under
date Of Dieppe, 26th Of June, remain
utterly incredulous as 10 any war in Eu'
rope. You shall have my views and facts
in due season." r.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

A silver urn, with iced water. is carried
through the cars Of the Boston and Wor-
ces,ef Railroad at proper intervals Of time
BY a lad especially employed for that OBJ.
icct-tho urn being strapped 10 the boys
shoulders, 50 that passengers, with q sll'
yer goblet with which they are furnished,
may help themselves. The little water
bearer whose presence is so grateful to
passengers is consian! attendant upon
The train to which he is attached, aud,
valuable as the refrGshment is which he
tes,ows, he is not allowed 10 take any pay
from the recipients.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

The Way RAILROADS ARE BUILT
IN GEoRoIA.-The way Railroads are
made in Georgia, to US, has an air
of novelty. The contract for the
Railroad from Brunswick TO Thomas.
vile, Q3s miles long, and the road
from the latter place 10 Albany, Geo.
5s miles more, including iron, equip
ments and ali, is only $4,000 per
mile. Collins &c Alexander, whose
trade is making Railroads in the
South, are the contractors. They
contract for these large jobs by the
wholesale, and retail them out to the
planters and others onthe line. These
planters subscribe for so much stock ;
give their notes, payable when the
road is made, and then general y con-
tract, under Collins Il Alexander, or
se:tiol s nearest heir plantation, to
furnish cross ties, and to do what gra'
ding is to 9 done; and this work be-
ing thus done by their negroes, pays
their notes when due, with little OF
no outlay in money. The same firm
| have contracted to build road. 2s
miles long. from Thomasville to Tai
lahasse, Fla, where there is already
road to ST. Marks, on The waters OF
the Gulf Of Mexico. These roads
are to be completed by July lst'
1855.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23
The Spanish Ministers.

Don Calderon de Ia Barca having been
appointed Minister for Foreign allaits oil
the Spanish government, and Monsieur
Pierre Soule being the United States Min
lister Plenipolentiary for that court, con.
siderable speculation exists as to the prob
able consequence Of the two events. by
some the appointment OF the Spanish
Minister for Foreign Affairs is deemed q
favorable circumstance. from his known
friendship towards the United States
Others again, considering The question as
to the possession Of the "queon OF the
Antilles as the all.absorbing one, look
upon the appointment as a new device 10
shead Off Mr.. Soule-the ability Of the
Spanish Minister to do SO being predlca-
ted upon his intimate knowledge OF our
institutions and policy, and the views OF
our most eminent statesmen.
A writerin the New York Mirror adds,
that so far from there being any friend
ship or cordially Of feeling between the
two, the most decided hostility exists, and
it is from this fact alone that anything like
rupture may be anticipated. =
Mr.. Soule sails for Spain on the 2srd
ins,ant.-lJid. ta
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

The Democratic candidate for Governor
in Maine is opposed to the Maine Law;
and SO was the convention thai nominated
him. The law will again be made an is
sue in The election.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

A South American correspondent
of the Times lays it down "as an un'
deniable principle that no Catholic
ought to represent Protestant ma
ton in a Catholic one.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23
The Wool Trade, &c.

We have been informed that one Of
our Wool-growers, was offered few days
ago, siaty.fve cents per pound, but decli-
ned-asking rs cts. The Wool is ola su-
perior quality. There are q number Of
Growers, who have not yet disposed Of
their wool. The following paragraph, re.
lating 10 this important branch Of trade,
we clip from the Wool Grower and Stock
Register:
The dealers have settled into the con-
viction that they will get very little wool
under SO cents per pound, for a. that fig
ure all the light, clean Merino wool will
pay 10 export to England. The range of
prices will range from so to 65 cents, on
all except very light, clean Saxony, which
will 60 from rs to 80 cents, and some very
choice lots may reach 81, at which price
German lambs wool is selling in London.
The prospect for the wool grower is very
bright, and there is no probability Of the
staple being very low again for great
many years.
OF the wool market in England and on
til. Continent, the London Times says:
At the late public sales nearly all the
stock then in London was sold, and tie
ware houses are beginning to look very
empty. The advices from the Continent
represent Light stocks, and high prices.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

Fatal A6air.-A few weeks since
al Gilmer, Upsher Co., Texas, man
named Robert Bledsoe, was shot on the
public square, by three citizens Of that
place. The deceased is said to have
been q notorious and abandoned outlaw,
and source of perpetual annoyance
and apprehension 10 the whole commu-
nifty. The Texas Star says that he was
accustomed to ride over the public
square every day with volley Of oaths
against all good people, ffourishing of
guns and gasconade, trampling on the
laws of the country and the feelings Of
all, abusing private families, and evin-
cling generally reckless disregard oil
public decency, order and propriety.-
He was warned not to come again on
the square, but, careless Of all remon-
STRANGE, he did SO, and was coolly shot
down. The actors in the scene forth
with surrendered themselves, and, upon
the testimony of the whole community,
were instantly acquitted. ,.a
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

The Declaration of Independence was
written in the parlor on the second floor Of
the brick house at the north west corner
Of Malke, and Seventh streets, Phlladel::
phia. So says Mr.. Jefferson, its immortal
author, in letter OF his lately published,
The house once occupied by VIM. Penn
is still standing in Philadelphia.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

The London correspondent of the N
Y. Herald, writes that the Queen posi-
lively refused to the presentation at one
of her Maiesly's drawing rooms, Of Mrs.
Uucle Tom Harriet Beecher Stowe,
who, it appeared wished 10 be present,
ed. The Queen remarked that she did
not wish TO interfere with the politics Of
America.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

One ofQueen Victoria's state balls,
It is said, causes an expenditure OF
half n million of dollars, for dresses
aud jewels. The London 'r Tp,'s
therefore, approve Of state balls
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

Gold Attachcd.-A lump Of gold
said to be worth $4,000, the arrival Of
which at Trenton, M. recently crea,
ated some little sensation, was attached
in tina, city on Friday for a board bill Of
thirty dollars.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

Gen. Scott is at West Point. He is
slowly recovering the use Of his arm,
injured some time since by a fall. It is
doubtful lha. he will ever have the full
use of il restored 10 him.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

Bloodcd Stock for Farms.-The
steamer Humboldt, at New York, has
brought over from Europe fifteen me.
rino sheep, a valuable Norman stud.
horse, and five brood mares.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

A letter from West Union, Doddridgo
county, contains the following pos,scripi:
"The glorious fourth passed Oft hero
orderly, Notwithstanding large p,oces.
sion was formed composed entirely Of
Irish, who, 10 their credit, celebrated The
day in quite native style"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

Ills said in tho Ohio Cultivator that
q bucket or two Of water given a horse
to drink just before riding him, takes
from him all disposition for caperlng
and renders him perfectly sedate.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

The physicians of Alexandria, Va,
state that "since the 18th Of last May,
seyenty-three cases oftrue Asiatic chol-
era have appeared among US. The
deaths have amounted to thirty-four.-
For some days pastth disease has been
gradually declining, and at this time but
one case is known to exist"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-23

A band of s,rolling Gipsies were at
Washington Pa. at the last dates, telling
fortunes, selling their willow baskets, ira,
ding, &C. They are better dressed and
have better vehicles and horses than or.
binary. According to their own account,
they cmigrated from Lancashire, Eng
land. ss, sa