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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-09-17
Original.
For the Monongalia Mirror.
TO A COMET.

TOT INC M0honSdlW bTfoT.
TO A COMET.
Bright stranger, whence art thou,
Clcaving tic evening sky IN thy swift eight
Der vast immcnsity7
How tar,and where has swept thy train oflighti
Where Oh that fearful path
Is far loo steep for even thought 10 climb
Upward, through silent space
II lcads,till ciFcling worlds beneath thee shine.
Stillnrward, till the sun
Slrinks wlc and feeble OH creations plain
Till his weak, struggling rays
Scarce gid tho borders Of thy misty train,
And earth is swallowed up
Within tic wavclcss, iathomless profound
Down in tho dead abyss
Too deep for any ray ortllinc TO sound.
There, in the awful void,
Above the farthcst wandcrcr Of the skies,
Solemn, and dark and STILL
There, lovely mystery, thy pathway lies!
In lonely grandeur, thou
Wslk'st with fearless step through emptiness,
Unseen by all but Him
Whose spirit fllcth all the depths ofspacc.
Thence, from that upper deep [spccd
With kindling brightness, md with growing
Thou contest joyously,
Like some glad spiri! from It's prison freed.
Stay, lovely one! But no,
1hor'r. rushing madly down the glowing west
Stay, in that quiet skyr
From thy far wan'lcrings, for little, rest.
Gone! when wilt thou return?
viii tho old earth be here to gree. thee then
And these familiar stars,
Will Ger their light and thine so swccily b!cnd'
Farewell! last farewell!
With mortal eyes nc'cr shall sec thee more
Whatc'cr nfcartl or stars,
Long ere that day wy wand'rings will be DER
NJ.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-09-17
WAsNlNGTON---iN ACROSTlC.

With every grace tho mind of man adOr"l"g
Alive TO honor, to ambition blind,
Serene in danger MS Summer morning.
IIc came to bless, to dignity mankind.
In WAR tho frs. among tho sons Of fame,
Nor less in PEACE prc.cmincnt he stood,
Grated on each Columbian heart, his name,
Tic guardian genius ofhis country's good,
or MI the laurels victors ever won,
Nopc arc uns,ainrd like those Of Washington
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-09-17
FROM CHINA.

The late advices from China DO not
indicate any further important progress
of the rebellion. According to The O.
verland Register Of June 23d, there
was a lull in the movement. The
North China Herald states that the In
perialists had determined 10 attack the
rebels at Chinkeang-eThe main body
Of the insurgents were still lying at
Nankin, having retired to summer quar-
tiers. Their army is estimated a, about
10, 900 men. The North China Herald
says that they bold no spot Of ground,
but on which they stand ; and though,
from the apathy Of the people and the
cowardice Of their opponents, they ac-
quire everything they attack, get, srAen
they lcare the place. the mandarims
come back, anil things jul into TIER
usual course"
The London Morning Chroniclesays:
I" The truth is, the rebels have arri-
we'd at precisely that portion OF the
Empire where their strength bids fair
to be really tested. The Inhabitants Of
the Southern provinces, through which
alone the insurgent army has hitherto
passed, are VIGOROUSLY poor lighters
Il was north Of the Yans-tse-Kiung,
that our own troops encountered, on
the part Of the Mongols, the first ap-
proach to serious resistance during the
last war. Tien tih still fingers on the
banks of that river, reposing onhis Chi
nese laurels, and little inclined, appa-
rently, to 'catch TARTAR" q"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-09-17

A Freuchman, wishing to speak Of the
cream of the English poets, forgot the
word, and said, DE butter of do poets.
A wag said that he had fairly churned
the Kings English.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-09-17
The Worlds Temperance Convention

Metat Metropolitan Hall, N. York
on Tuesday, tho 7'h inst. Gen. Ca
Trey was appointed temporary chair
man. and subsequently the following
permanent officers were elected.
| For President, NEAL Dow, Esq, o
Maine, together with 20 Vice Presi
| dents and 7 Secretaries.
| Three several efforts were made tt
secure the passage Of Resolutions al
lowing all sexes and colors to take
seats. We here present one which
was voted down:
Whereas, the cause of Temperance
lis worldwide in its divine mission
seeking the highest good Of the whole
human race. Therefore,
Rcsolred, That this Convention cor
dially invite all the friends Of human
ity, without respect to age, sex. color
or condition, to participate in its de-
alterations and aid in its glorious
work.
After this, other efforts were mnGe,
and the Rev. Antoinette Brown spoke
to the. question, but it was finally
disposed of by the adoption Of the fol-
lowing resolution, offered by Gen, S.
+. Carey, Of Ohio:
RESOLVED, That this Convention ful.
ly appreciate the value, the absolute
necessity, of the cooperation OF our
| wives, mothers and sisters. in the
great and holy cause Of temperance,
but we are Of the opinion that the
public platform of discussion is not
tho appropriate sphere Of woman.
The adoption of this resolution set
tied the question. and the meeting
adjourned, after adopting the follow
ing report from the business commit:
tee: ..,...
The committee recommend that
committees bc appointed to report
l. On the duties of temperance
men at the present time at the ballot !.
box. ...,,
9. On the political economy of the
Maine law as seen in its operations
and results.
8. On any peculiar difficulties
which may be in the way Of progress.
4. To prepare and report an adj
dress to all manufacturers and vcnd-
ers ofintoxicating drinks.
S. To prepare and report an I'D
dress to all Christian governments for
protection for their subjects against
the agents of intemperance.
6. To prepare and report an ad-
dress to the medical faculty, asking
them once more to raise their warning
voices against the use Of alcoholic
and drugged liqnors.
Z. To prepare and report an ad-
| dress 10 all ministers and churches,
as set to form the public conscience
and roach tho public heart, inviting
them to active cooperation in our
great work, and to seek earnestly the
blessing Of heaven upon all our To-
bors.
s. To prepare and report an ad.
dress to young men in every country,
cxhorting thom to grid on the harness
and take the sword against all that
corrupts and destroys, that all other
progress shall DO f"rgotten in that
which elevatcs and blesses the world
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-09-17

The fellow that was caught by his wife
huggiug his servant gill, sworc that il
was all owing tohis having taken heur'
~ supper on bears meat and couldn't
help it.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-09-17

It may not be generally known that
editors get one important item OF subsIs
,ence u, very low pricc-,h"y get tOrrr'
for nothing.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-09-17
POETRY.
From the London Afhcn'ram.
MY PHILOSOPHY.

MY PHILOSOPHY.
Bigh, things can never die,
Fen though they fade;
Beauty and minstrelsy
Dea,hless were made;
What though the simmer day
Passes at eve away;
Doth not the moons soft ray
Silence the night!
Brigh; things can never die,
Saith my philosophy:
PhRbus, tho he pass US By,
Leaves us the light.
Kind words can never die,
Cherished and blest;
God knows how deep they lie
Stored in the breast:
Like childhood's simple rhymes
Said DER a thousand times,
Aye, in all years and climes,
Distant and near. H,
Kind words can never die, To-
Saith my philosophy, ..,
Deepin The soul they lie,
God knows how dear.
Childhood can never die
Wrecks Of the past
Float on the memory
Fen 10 tho LAST -n.
Many happy thing
Many aaisied spring,
Flow, on Times ceascless wing,
Far, far away.
Childhood can never die,
Saith my philosophy,
Wrecks Of our infancy,
Live on for aye.
Sweet fancics never die,
They leave behind
Some fairy Legacy
Stored in the mind
Some happy thought or dream,
Pure as days earliest beam,
kissing the gentle stream,
In the lone glade;
Yet, though these things pass by,
Saith my philosophy,
Bright things can never die,
Zen though they fade.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-09-17

u The scarlet fever is said to be
raging in a very virulcnt form in JEFF.
ierson county.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-09-17

10 There are at present ono hun
dred and eleven evangelical clergy
men in California. They are divided
us follows:-
Methodist Church, South. &c
do do North, 3s
Congrega,ionalisss, o
l'aptists, 5
New School presbyterians, 8
Associate Prcsbyserians, l
Reform ell Dutch, II
German Reformed, .@ l
Episcopalians, 6
Cumberland presbytcrians, A
Old School Prcsbyscrians, 0
u The scarlet fever is said to b,
.,,;,r IN =, vorv v;ru1oni Io., I, AZ
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-02

to be represented at this avore theatre to night The
casts include the appearance of Mr.. Robinson, Miss
Mitchell, and Miss Albertine
PosIposEMEST MADAME SosTAo's BRooKLyS CONCERT
The grand concert advertised to be given by Madame
Sontag in Brooklyn next Saturday, has been post
poned till that day week-Saturday the 18th instant.
To night LINDA d Chamounix' Is to be presented at
Nibo's Tor the third and last time
CRcus-The Bowery amphitheatre has been well pa.
tronsed this week. notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather Wallet the celebrated clown is to appear
again this evening in junction with the entire troupe
OF gymniasts and equesrians His benefit is TO off
Friday evening next.
CnRIsrY's OPERA HousE.-Cbristys Minstrels continue
10 delight crowded audiences by their excellent delnea
tons OF the character. The programme lot TINS
evening is exceedingly attractive
Woop's MINISTRIES whose performances are always
received with tbe utmost satisfaction oy large assem-
bages have prided another good programme for this
evening Horn, Briggs, Brewer, Newcombe, and camp
bell, will appear
ROBERT HELLER This celebrated necromancer, whose
soirees Mysterieuses have always been extensively pa
tron2ed, continues as successful as ever he oners
good progra mme for this eseping
FRIEYs TnANRs-This beaut full painting is to be
bbited again this evening" at 400 Broadway. 1t should
be seen by the admirers Of beautiful paintings.
BANvARDs PANORAMA THE Holy LANp-The exhi-
billions Of this splendid attenCed with
great success as eser
NINE vAIESrNI's CONCERTS will be continued all this
week at Hope Chapel, ABroadway. She sings with
slider able judgment anataste Mr.. Hogans accompani
ment on the piano is excellent.
BALLS MODEL OF SAN FRANCISCO has become quite
attractive exhibition in Bro adway 1t should be
every one.
ILLUSTRATED SCIENTIFIC LECTURES DIR. Boynton, whose
lectures and entertainments have ated quite rore
at the South and West will commence short Of
his illustrated lectures at Metropolitan Hall Thurs
day evening The high reputation Of the lecturer, well
the interest OF his subject together with the low price
OF admission will insure full house. 1t will be seen by
the advertisement that large number of the fashion
able magnaes Of the city have solicited the course
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-02
IS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

The Bank of Washington reported January LIST, 1858
Bank of the Metropolis reported January 4th, 1853
Farmers and Mechanics Bank Georgetown, reported
January 4th, 1853
Patriotic Bank Of Washington city, has not reported.
Merchants Bank, of Georgetown, has not reported.
The Legislature Of Maryland having granted per-
mission to the Canton Company to issue $25 shares,
in lieu Of the DID, there will Of course, be quadruple
the former number, but it is, nevertheless, antci-
pated inasmuch as the nominal value of the share s
thus materially reduced that the speculative charac
ter of the stock will be greatly increased The COM
pany have valuable property and so located, adj
Joining Baltimore, that any addition to the popua-
ton of that city in eastern direction, can only be
accommodated on the Canton lands Or the capital
stock, large majority is now owned in Baltimore,
the capitalists Of that place having recently made in
vestments, based on their local knowledge, and we
may therefore, conclude that henceorth all interest
in this concern will gradually be withdrawn from our
narkaf
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-02

The annexed is the general statement OF the con.
dition of such Of the banks of the District OF Column
bia as have reported to the LIST of January 1858
gathered from official sources at Washington
BANKS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-02

Mr.. Van Buren, then proceeded to address himself
to that point, and was followed in reply by DIR.
O'Conor and Mr. Field. Ex-Chef Judge Bronson
closed for the plaintiffs, and Mr.. Field was permitted
to file afiidavts in answer to those of Mr. Hilton.
The matter was then adjourned to Saturday next,
when the sentence of the Court will be announced.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01
ELECTION.

The following named persons were appointed mana
gers of the General Election to be held on the first
Monday and day following being the 18th and 9Th days
of November 1853.
At Colunbus.-R. D. Haden, J. S. Lull and w. w.
HUMPHREYS.
Bdrton-Jas. NJ. Collins, John Hutchns and Robt.
McGowen.
Soearingens. T. Connen Thos. G. Banks
and Allen Motley.
Prairie H'a-M. odeneal, E. A. Erwin and Jos.
J. Toland.
Charlottesville F. Carr, Alfred Smith and
John H. Irby.
Moores Bluf-W. H. Ha-groye. Jno NJ. wither-
spoon and Thomas Kyle.
r. B. EAis'.-JoeI Halbert, R. b. Ellis and Amos
Acker.
r. B. Miron's-F. T. Weaver, E. Leech and
Jos. Hackleman.
CaledOniq-John T. CASTOR, Geo. B. Watts and
VIM Egger.
Colunbms.-For Beat Eections,-E. e. Leech, ].
A. Sandford and Joseph Stallings.
The election precinct heretofore established at
Smells Shop is changed to R. B. Mixons.
The election precinct heretofore established at Nash
vile is changed to R. B. Ellis
The election precincts at Jamisons Mills and West
point abolished.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

~ WIZ De seen by the following card that Col Rh
uecinaeo tue congressional canvass We are clod
as we prefer seeing Col Davis quietly bis
!, VIVA Oh internal Improvement of vast importance :,
e Commerce OF the world, and direct adyanta 90 ~
1a g see nm IN the Halls Of Congress- which in late ~
loS oeen sort OF bull pen for pugilists and blacld -
telr boxing skill in. Congressional bonors o,e a.
'"ou,scouht about as worthless as Brandon money
COL DAVIS has been called in at late ho3r 70
my means Tor the road That his talent will haze fl NAV we
ana mat his services considered valuable bv the d.
Is clear from the salary he gets some 5000 der
r. ABERDEEN. Sept. 9th, 1853.
mr. u. D. Ctoyton:-DEAR SIR Having de-
'ermined to withdraw my name from the canvass
as candidate for Congress from the State at lar@e
l take this mode ofmaking it known at the earliest
period. have no apologies to make for the man
nc nel became candidate, and l ask no pardon of
'nose VINO condemn mel thought then I was
I,ght IN my position, and still think So decline
the canvass because have been invited To become
the agent of the New Orleans Railroad from Cam
ton 10 the Tennessee River The success of that
PROJECT is of the utmost Importance to the whole
0Iate OF mississippi, and should be therefore adj
vanced with rapidity and dispatch By its friends
IL IS OeheVed that an active a. ent can do much in
raising the amount necessary to its speedy comnle
tlon, and IN obedience with that conviction thew
nave called on me, to take charge of that interest
ana have accepted. | return to those who have
generously sustained me in this contest. nv sincere
thanks for their kind wishes
have the pleasure to be
Your ob't Servant,
RETTRFN DAVIS
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

ABERDEEN, MISSISSIPPI.
THE next session of this Institution will commence
| on Monday, the 3rd day of October. The Board
of Instruction will stand as follows
Rev. A. LEA, Principal and Professor of Mental
and Moral Philosophy, and Ancient Languages.
THOMAS G. RICE, Associate Principal & Pro
fessor of Mathematics and the Natural Sciences
THOMAS MORSE, Professor Of Music in all its
varieties.
Mons. P. LARRY, Professor of Modern Langua-
ges.
Miss S. E. MEACHAM, Assistant Teacher of
Music
Miss n. J. CRAvENS, Principal of Preparatory
School and Assistant in the Higher Branches.
Miss S. L. LINDSAY, Teacher of Ornamental
Branches.
Mrs E. J. LEA, and Mrs J. A. RICE, Superin-
PENDANTS of Social and Domestic duties.
The Members of the Faculty, are all experienced
Southern Teachers. Rev. A. Lea, has had long and
successful experience in the management of Female
Schools Mr.. Rice has had four years of experience
as Professor Of Mathematics in LaGrange College.
Mons. P. Larry, has been known for the last several
years, the best teacher Of Modern Languages in
the city of Mobile. Mr. Morse is an intelligent, high
minded gentleman, and is prepared to give thorough
instruction the Piano, Harp, Melodeon, Guitar and
all kinds of wind and stringed instruments. Misses
Creavens, Meacham, and Lindsay, are well prepared
to give entire satisfaction in their respective depart
ments, and such Ladies Southern Parents should
be pleased to have associated with their daughters
Inc Ldules ol the frnclpdlS VIII give ther united
attention to the pupils boarding in the Institution
that in sickness and in health they will receive every
needed comfort and enjoyment. The new and inpos-
ing Institute building situated between and on the
same street with the residences of the Principals
capable of accommodating two hundred pupils. The
Institute is furnished with Chemical Philosophical
and Astronomical Apparatus, and Lectures on the
most of the subjects taught will be given the pupils
Terms the same as those found in similar Institu-
tons of the country.
ADDISON LEA,
T. G. RICE
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01
Shall We pay the yniCn Bank Bonds !

This question is asked every side and men are growing
anxious for How any who believes the bonds
legally right, and morally honest aid in
any feasible policy looking therpayment in FORM
a- earliest day, is mystery The bonds due The
Courts the State have decided their legality ard the moral
w declining the question OF payment and fixing
Ir ppcv OF rang the means is very questionable. If the
tblagaly honest ought to be paid No time should be lost
rupU.ing pay We have right fix the time
distant day. say FIVE years. Commence paying is the
way. l. honest say your debt is honest and
DUE bur have idea Of saying before five years whether
VIII pay Won You shall not have the advantage OF
knowing whether intend commence paying at the end Of
1--WE wears Now this is shuilmg. Say will
saying the end OF five years that will pay
I The that stops the mouths of candidates
ion answering, will stop hcm five years hence Sue
the thing and the who dodge answering promptly
ought not 10 be voted for This hide and seek policy politics
> he coEdeancd No shall get vote who re-
fuses answer plainly and promptly any and every legitimate
question failure do this is evidence of disposition TO
Dodge and lodging politician is the meanest OF all lodging
animals
Ii,is the issue now We statsit publicly and wish
candidates for the Legislature meet it. Resolutions will be
Introduced the Legislature, setting forth, finally and
definitely the objections and determination never to pay
the Union Bank Bonds. The reasons, morally and legally,
will be put forth the final defense and concluding act of the
People the State Of Mississippi in reference to these Bonds
Now every Lowndea county should shape his vote to
The Union Bonds Unconstitutional, and will Not be
PAID by the People of the State Of Mississippi by any public
system Of Taxation.
The People of the State of Mississippi legally bound
the debt incurred the sale of the Bonds for the benefit
OF the Union Bank.
The People of the State of Mississippi not morally
bound pay the debt incurred by the sale OF the Bonds FOL
the benefit Of the Union Bank either by system OF public
laxaon by the disposal public lands property OF any
kind.
Now our members to the Legislature from this county Will
be called to declare by their vote,
t Whether the debt incurred by the sale OF the bonds o
The benefit of the Union Bank, Is Constitutional
md Whether the people othe State of Mississippi are e
gay ormoay bound pay the debt incuredby the sale
the Bonds for the benefit ofthe Union Bank
How will they Vote Let the Tax Payers think OF this
hyou wish to have members in the Legislature who VIII
vote that the debt legal and should paid you can nave
them.
How would Col. Cobb Cen Wade, Ely Williams and Jno
scales vote on these question Beware Tax Payers OF Oo
mat you do let Unonsm beray you to your OWL
Hu neTels deep game being played See that you &c
hO' call afteryou have thrown down your hands.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01
Land For Sale.

Land For Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER will sell at public outcry, in
the town of Columbus, Miss, on Wednesday, the
18th day of October next the following described land
on credit till the 1st January 1855-purchase giving
note and approved security for the same:
The S. w. / of Sec. s, Township 90, R II w.
+" E. of S. E. l, 90, Is w.
I" N. E. ! ofN. E. u, 90, l8W.
Said land lies aboutthree miles North of the of
Nashville Lowndes Co., Miss, and about hundred
acres been in cultivation but has not been tended
in the last three four years-he balance ofthe
is we'll tmbered,. Said land is entered on the map
of Lowndes county, in the name of Darby Hurley.
WIN. H. TERRELL.
Oct. l, 1853. SO 2w.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

The whole number of languages spoken IN the
world amounts to 1884, 587 in Europe, 936 in
Asia, 976 in Africa, and 1864 in America The
lnhapitants ofour globe profess more than 1000
different religions The number Of men is about
eoual to the number of women. The average OF
human life is about 80 years. One quarter part
die previous to the age Of years; and one-half be-
fore reaching II years Of age; and those who pass
this enjoy felicity refused to one-haf the human
s s To every 1000 persons only one reaches
100 years in life; to every 100 only reach the age
Of sc. and not more than one in 5000 live to 8o
years of age.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

DREADFUL MORTALITY IN CUBA-Letters from m
Hayana to the 29th ult., state that an epidemic oil
choleric nature assisted by the pernlclous ever
ers with frghtful rapdity in the interior OF ouoa
Some estates numbering from two TO 'nree n ~ :
dred slaves, had been SO reduced in the space ei "
week, that there were scarcely men enough lec'so
bury the dead. 1t generally proves iata IN a lou
ar FIVE hours. In Havana, new corners are aiso'
heinz attacked. The immense military and other
bosntas are crowded with soldiers and sailors, one
third of whom, it is stated, do not recover. Inc
steam frigate Isabel segunda whose crew numbers
o5o souls. had not 80 hands capable Of attending .
to dutv: and the steamer Gen. LEO had lost 81
ont of a crew of SO men.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1853-10-01

A NOBLE BoY-We find the following para
graph in the st. Louis Republican
Two or three days since, boy presented him
self at the Mayors Office, and with unaffected SIM
plicity told his Honor that he had passed two years
in New Orleans, that he had received some favors
there, and that he desired to contribute his mite
for the relief of the sufferers by the yellow fever
He thereupon placed in the hands of the Mayor
five dollars part of his own hard earnings, and
left. We did not hear his name, but understood
that he was attached to some one of the printing
offices in this city: