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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30
A Good Mans Wish.

l freely confess to you that would
rather, when l am laid down in the
grave, have some one in his manhood
stand over me and say, "There lies
one who was real friend to me, and
privately warned me Of the dangers
of the young; no one knew it, but
he aided me in time of need; l owe
what 1 am to him." or would rather
have some widow, with choking ut
terance, telling her children, There
is your friend and mine. He visited
me in my affliction, and found you,
my son, an employer, and you, my
daughter, a happy home in yirtuous
family" say, | would rather that
such persons should stand at my grave
than to have erected over it tho most
beautiful sculptured monument of
Partisan or Italian marble.--The
hearts broken u,terance of reflec-
tions of past kindness, and the tears
of grateful memory shed upon the
grave, are more valuable, in my esti.
nation. than the most costly cenotaph
ever reared. DR.. Sharp.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30
The Narrowed Gardens In Cities.

A great deal Of skill may generally
be exercised in making The best use OF
such materials as happen to be placed in
our hands. Spending a few days with
friend in one oi our large cities, we
were struck with the great variety OF
vegetable growth which had been intro.
duced into space Of % by 80 feet ol
ground. twas entered from under the
back porch, which was ten feet square ;
the space between the caves oi this
porch and its floor, on one side, was
covered with the scarlet trumpet hon
eysuckle on simple trellis; from the
front roof projecteda trellis-work droop'
ing roof, five feet wide, on which Ca
taWba grape vine was handsomely train
ed-the whole presenting much oi The
character of a country arbor. The
ground was surrounded by a flower bor-
der, and this was separated from an in.
ner flower border by a walk passing
round the whole. In these two bor-
ders we counted nearly an hundred and
fifty different species or varieties Of or
namental plants, considerable portion
in bloom, and part Of them were so
trained as TO cover the gar denwalls
with yerdure. The back Offices were
covered with one or two fruit trees by
ian training, and with single Boursalt
rose spread over surface OF ten ieet
in width, and twelve feet in height, and
on which we estimated the number Of
800 roses in bloom at the time. The
roofo of the back buildings was surmount-
ed by grape ,rellises, twenty-five feel
above ground, on which vines were
trained, forming a handsome sky outline
for the back view.-Couatry Gentle-
man.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30
THINnER AND LIGHTNING.

IN the summer Of 1851 we had very
few thunder storms in this part OF our
country, and as consequence quite q
number Of speculative philosophers
rushed into the literary field and gave
TO the world their reasons for the Pecu'
liar absence OF heavens artillery du'
ring that season. There was great har-
mony, we remember, among those So
ges, all having arrived at about the
same 50 conclusions, namely, that the nu,
merous lines oil telegraph wires and
railroads which had been erected absor'
ed The atmospheric electricity and pre-.
vented its accumulation in condensed
state in the clouds. None Of these phi
Iosophers have had the candor thisyear
to acknowledge theirerrors; that would
be too-humiliat,ng act, but at The
same time we have moi forgotten them
We do not remember Of a season
when we were visited with so many
and so severe thunder storms; the light
nings have flashed and the thunders
have ratified over our heads in sublime
and terrific grandeur. Accompanying
such visitations we have had many
whirlwinds, which, although continu-
ing but for brief periods, have done
much damage to life and property IN
various places.
We have paid much attention 10 the
direction Of the lightning, and have
come TO the conclusion that for one YER
tical flash that reaches the earth, fifty
are horizontal, dissipating in the atmo'
sphere like the fibres Of vine spread
out from the main trunk. Much inju-
ry, however, has been done by the light.
ming striking various buildings, and
which could have been prevented ef.
fectually if iron buildings were in COM
mon use. An iron building Of but very
small dimensions could conduct the lar
rest fash 10 the earth with the utmost
Certainty of freedom from any danger;
If cast-iron cottages and dwellings could
be erected at moderate prices, they
would surely be preferred 10 brick OF
timber. Their style of architecture
might be very chaste and ornamental
their assurance Of safety during thun'
der storms would be great blessing te
thousands, especially females Of an ea
silly excited temperament. We hope
the lime is not far distant when iror
will be manufactured and sold at on'
half the present prices. and when nea
cast iron cottages aud dwellings will b,
multiplied throughout the length and
breadth Of our land.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30
THE STREAM OF DEATH.

There is n stream whose narrow tidc,
The known and unknown worlds divide,
Where all must goi
It's wavclcss waters dark and deep,
Mid sullcn silence downward Sweep
With moanless flow.
I saw where, at that drcary flood,
A prattling infant smiling stood,
Whose hour was conc ;
Untaught Of III, il ncarcd the tide,
Sunk, as TO Graded rest, and died.
Like going home.
Followed with languid eye anon,
A youth, diseased, and pale, and wan;
And there alone,
He gazcd upon the lcadcn stream,
And feared to plungc-Ihcard u scream,
And he was gone.
And then form in manhood's strength
Came bustling on, till there at length
lie saw lilc's bound,
lie shrunk and raised the bitter prayer.
Too lutc-his shrick Of wild despair
The waters drowned.
Next stood upon that surgclcss shore,
A being bowed with many score
OF toilsomc years.
Earth.bound and sad he left the bank,
Back turned his dimming eye, and sank,
All full Of years.
How bitter must thy waters be,
O, Death How hard thing, all mo!
II to die!
muscd-whcn to that stream again,
Another child Of mortal man
... With smiles drew nigh.
"'Tis tho last pang," lie calmly said,
"To me, o death thou hast no dread
Saviour l come!
Spread but thine arms on yondcr shore.
! sec c!-yc waters bear me o'cri
There is my home"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30
APPLE Trees Killed with Potash.

Medicines in excess become pois-
onous. The New England Farmer"
mentions the case of an orchard of
one hundred and sixty thrifty Bald
wins that were washed with solu.
,ion of a pound, Of potash in a gallon
of water. The owner found in two
days, ,ha, lie had killed the whole oI
his beautiful and valuable trees.
Soapsudsor or ashes in waierare strong
enough. Guano is an excellent thing
for trees, and salt is some times good
but it is one of the easiest things in
the world to kill trees with them III
excess.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30
A DESPERATE FELLOW.

The St. Louis Republican gives the
following account of the arrest and
imprisonment Of man, named Mar
tin Garyin, in Troy, Lincon county,
Mo.
This man Garvin, it seems, is a
perfect outlaw, and has been for
years the terror of tho good people
Of that county, outraging in various
ways, in mary instances, the feelings
of many Of its citizens. Perfectly
abandoned and desperate, he set pub
lie law and morals at defiance. His
conduct latoly.has been of the worst
character and one day last week he
attempted violence upon a girl sixteen
years Of age, tho daughter of Mr..
Gwinn, a farmer, living near Troy.
He was fortunately detected before
he accomplished his infamous pur-
pose, but was not arrested at the
time. A warran, was subsequently,
sued out and placed in the hands OF
an officer who summoned posse and
arrested him. After he was taken
to the magistrates office, it was dis
covered that he was armed to the
teeth.
The magistrate ordered him TO be
disarmcd, when the desperate sprang
to his feet with a pistol in each hand
and cleared the room, and placing a
knife in his teeth, walked out and de-
fed them to arrest him. The officer
approached to within few feet OF
him and fired at him, but the shot
did not take effect. Garyin then fired
at the officer, the ball entering his
hand and sbattering the pistol which
he held. The crowd then rushed in
to take him, and several shots were
fired at him without doing him any
injury. During the melee, Garvin
cut with his knife young man ma
med Snip, severely in the shoulder
and arm. He was finally taken, ex'
amined, and committed to Jail. That
night large meeting of the citizens
was held, for the purpose of mob
bing him; the greatest excitement
prevailed, and it was their intention
to hang him. Wiser counsel, howev-
er, finally prevailed, and it was deter
mined to let justice take its course:
To this end, we understand, a special
term of the court has been called for
the purpose of trying him.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30
Extraordinary Scene In Court.

The Cincinnati Enquirer describes all
extraordinary scene which was exhibited
at the conclusion Of late trial in Judge
Spooner's court, in which Mr. Smith
had been convicted Of gambling. We can-
not see how a Judge can expect TO pre-
serve pure and elevated administration
Of Justice in his court il he allows his au-
thoriiy to be openly condemned and his
dignity to he compromised by such alter
cations between the bench and the bar
as are here detailed. For the honor Of
the judiciary and the legal profession We
hope that the report Of the proceeding Is
exaggerated. AS given in the Enquirer
it runs thus:
"After o good deal Of pickering ami
contention between the court and the
counsel. Judge Spooner desired Mr. Smith
10 stand up and receive the sentence OF
the court. Mr.. Long rose and objected TO
this procedure on the part Of the court,
and gave notice that he should enter
fcivi suit against the judge for damages
should lie proceed to pass sentence. The
Judge replied that he was perfectly viii
| ling ,ha, counsel should pursue any course
they might think proper. Here some
more side bar remarks took place, result.
ing in the Judge saying that he would
sign the bill Of exceptions last drawn up.
They were handed up by Mr.. Long, when
the judge proceeded 10 erase the part oo.
jcc,ed 10 by the prosecutor, when they
signed it. Mr.. Loag refused to accept
the bill Of exceptions as corrected By the
court; whereupon another passage ol words
took place between the court and Mr..
Long, at the close Of which Judge Spoon
er called upon Mr.. Smith 10 arise aud re-
ceive the sentence Of the court On be-
ing asked il he had any thing TO say why
the sentence Of the court should not bs
passed upon him, he replied: 4 have on.
| " 10 say th6t | have been illegally tried
by an illegal jury; and that il sentenced
BY this court il will be illegal, and that
shall hold the court responsible The
court remarked they were responsible,
ard should hold themselves so. Mr..
Smith was then sentenced to pay fine
Of five hundred dollars and costs of pros.
eculion, and to stand committed until
paid.
"Mr. Long. would notify The Mar
shall not to carry that sentence into eSe-
cution.
"Mr. RufIin. shall do it most assur-
edly.
"Mr. Long. give the marshall notice
that we shall hold him responsible for
false Imprisonment if he does.
"Judse Spooner. The court and mar.
shall are perfectly responsible. ,..-
"Mr. Long. should think they were.
and we shall hold them SO. Loud talk
will do very well here, but wait until
you &C, out Of tile woods"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30
Women and Ladies.

In the days of our fathers there were
such things TO be met with as men and
women; but now they are all gone, and
in their places race Of gentlemen and
ladies-or, to be still more refined, race
of ladies and genilemen'-hus sprung nr.
Women and girls are among the things
that were; but "la,lips' are found every
where. Miss Mshineau, wishing 10 see
the women wards in prison in Tennes-
see was answered by the warden, "Ws
have no ladies here at present madam
Now, so far q, the ladies' were concer,-
ed, ii was very well that none Of them
were in prison; but then it sounds little
odd-ladies in prison! 1t would seem bail
enough for women to go to such place.
A lecturer discoursing upon the charac-
teristics Of women, illustrated thus: "Who
were the last at the cross? Ladies. Who
were first at the sepulchre7 Ladies. On
the modern improvement we have heard
Of but one thing that beats the above. 1t
was the finishing touch 10 marriage Ger!
emony, performed BY an exquisite divine
up to all modern refnements. When he
had thrown the chain Of Hymen around
The happy couple, he concluded BY saying.
~ now pronounce you husband and lady,"
The audience stuffed their handkerchicfs
in their mouths and got out Of the room
MS quickly as possible to take breath. =
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30
TAKE THE RUBY WINE AWAY.

Bring me forth the cup Of gold,
Chased by Druid's hands Of DID,
Filled from yondcr fountains breast
Where the waters are at rest;
This for mc-in joyous hour,
This for mo--in bcauty's bower,
This for mc-in manhood's prime,
This for mc-in life's decline.
Bring nc forth tho humber horn,
Filled by hunters hand at morn,
From tho crystal spring that flows,
Underneath tho blooming rose.
Where the violet loves 10 sip,
Where The lily cOOls her lip;
Bring me tlis-and | will say,
Take the ruby wine away VS..
Take away tho damning draugh''
Bv the bachanulian qaailed!
Take away the liquid death
scrpents nestle in its BREATH
Terror rides upon lis flood,
Vice surrounds lis brim of blood,
Sorrow in its bosom stings'
Sorrow buoycd Oh pleasures wings
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30

REMEDY FOR CAYCER.-Colonel
Ussery, of the parish of De Soto, in
forms the editor of the Caddo Gazette
that he fullytestcd a remedy for this
troublesome disease, recommended
to him by Spanish woman. native
of the country. The remedy is this
Take an egg and break it, pour out
tho whito, retaining the yulk in the
shell, put it in salt and mix with the
yolk as long as it will receive it, stir
them together until the salvc is form
ed; put portion ofthis on a sticking
plaster, aud apply it to the cancer
about twice day. He has tried the
remedy twice in his own family will
complete success.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30
Bug in the Ohio Forests.

Inseveral oil the northern counties ot
Ohio, the foliage Of the trees has been,
in certain districts, SO generally devour-
ed, that most Of the limbs are entirely
stripped Of their leaves by brown bug
which flies at dusk and settles upor
them. II is about an inch long, and
quarter Of an inch in width across its
back.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30
POETRY.
A GLANCE AT LIFE.

COMMUNICATED.
A GLANCE AT LIFE.
LIFE is not what it seems to bc
In tho wildcring revels Of youth and gcc,
When the heart beats light, meath cloud
loss sky,
And a spotless sun beams from it high:
Itisnot a shadow as some may fcisn
Fast moving forever from hill and plain,
Unmarked and unnoticcd in coming years
"a Nv sad rccolections and friendships tears.
1t is not flower which blooms to-day,
And cxhalcs tomorrow its life away,
Its petals bruised in the footman's path,
Or consigned unkncllcd to an Insects wrath
lis not strcamlet still hurricd on,
With an unchecked beauty in silence down,
70 return mis-. to native bower,
And rcplcnish its fountain in gentle shower
It's n reality ushcringin
Where naught but shadow bcforchath been,
Itisa perennial just being blown
Whose beauty and fragrance may never be
strown.
II is cloud which may not pass sway
And leave the sky clear in its sudden decay,
1t timparts tint in its pathway dim,
Which lives in proportion as life hath bccn'
NARCISSA.
MIDDLE ISLAND, July, 1852.
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ABAD MEMORY.
The Lancasterian tells this anus

The Lancas,erian tells this amusing
story:
An old farmer, residing within a
short distance Of this city, paid us a
visit a few days ago, and was much a.
s!onished 10 find that the old court.house
had been torn down, and that new
one was in course Of erection. lie
came 10 town on business, having dis
posed Of farm; and stepping into the
office of a conyeyancer, requested him
to prepare the necessary title-papers.-
When asked by that gentleman for the
Christian name Of his wife, he grayely
replied
"Well, indeed | don't recollect wha'
is. We have been married Tor up,
wards Of forty years, and | always call
her sMam."
The conveyanc'r left blank in the
deed 10 be filled up when "Alam's" name
was ascertained.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30
The Room with the Light in IT.

The following anecdote took place
in early times, in Tennessee, in which
General Jackson (,hen q young man)
was one of the principal actors. The
writer heard the story often in the
town where the occurrence took place.
The General was riding the circuit at
the time referred TO, as a lawyer, and
the Court was sitting in the little town
of R--now not much larger. 1t
was pleasant summer evening, and
a group of the gentlemen Of the bar
were standing in front of the only
tavern in the place, engaged in dis.
cussing the news Of the day, when
a stranger rode up to the door of the
tavern and dismouuted. There was
much of the dandy in his appearance.
He stalkod into the house, looking
neither right nor left, and paid no at.
ten,ion whutever, to efriendly greet
ings Of the gentlemen before men.
tioncd.-The house was kept by an
aged widow lady, who was respected
and esteemed by all who knew her.
The important gentleman sought her
presence, and demanded, rather than
requested "a room to himself and a
ight in It," Mrs. R. politely infor-
med him that as Court was then sit.
ting, and her house was somewhat
crowded, it would be impossible to
accommodate him in the way propo-
sed, but that he could have room, il
he would share it with another gen.
tleman. This he refused; and final.
!ly becames insolent and annoying in
his remarks upon the want Of accom-
mediation, that the lady sent for Gen,
eral Jackson, as one in whom she
could confde, and requested his ad'
vice. ''N3
To him she stated the case, and
he desired her to leave the matter to
him. Hc Immediately took a servant
and made him enter the little log
corn.crib, rake tho corn all on OF one
side, and sweep the floor.-The
light so much wanted, was placed up
on tho floor. Tho entrance was Q
holo about two feet square, with Q
door, or shutter which fastened with
padlock.-The General then repair
ed to the great man, and told him hi
room was ready, with light in it
The grinning darkcy took another
light and preceded lin, while the
General, with due Difference, brought
up the rear. Jack led him to the
hole at which he stopped, with ever,
manifest token of rage. "There''
your room," said the General :
"Don't keep US waiting!' Do yot
mean to insult me I" stammered the
stranger, as he encountered the flash
ing eyes of tho General livited upor
him. "Ge, in sir twas all tho reply
or by tho Eternal, you shall go il
neck and heels. Jack ITO the negro
help him in; he wants aroom to him
self" Jacks aid was not needed
The dandy crawled in, the key wa
turned, and as insisted upon-hc hat
a room to himsey, ~iM a ligM in a.
-BostOa Times.
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Prohibitory Thirty Reasons.

The sale of intoxicating drinks as a
beverage, says D. P. Brown, Esq, an
eminent lawyer OF Philadelphia, should
be prohibited bylaw, because
/. They deprive men Of their rea-
son for the time being.
2. They destroy men oi The great
est intellectual strength.
8. They foster and encourage eve
ry species of immortality.
4. They bar The progress of civill-
za!ion and religion.
5. They destroy the peace and hap
piness Of millions Of families.
6. They reduce many virtuous
wives and children to beggary.
Z. They cause many thousands ol
murders.
8. They prevent all restoration Of
character. aa
9. They render abortiVe the strong
est resolutions.
10. The millions otproperty expen'
ded in them is lost.
II. They cause The majority OF ca
ses Of insanity.
12. They destroy both the body anc
the soul.
10. They burden sober people with
millions Of paupers.
IA. They cause immense expendl'
lures to prevent crime.
Is. They cost sober people i'm
mense sums in charity.
16. They burden the country witt
enormous taxes.
II. Because moderate drinkers wan
the temptation removed.
IS. Drunkards want the opportunity
removed.
10. Sober people wantthe nuisance
removed.
20. Tax payers want the burden re
moved.
81. The prohibition would saw
thousands now falling. ~
%. The sale exposes our iamilie
10 insult. rs
90. The sale exposes our families tt
destruction.
"a. The sale upholds the viciou
and idle atthe expense Of the virtuou
and industrious.
25. The sale subjects the sober 4
great oppression.
&c. Il takes the sober mans ear
nings to support the drunkard,
81. II subjects numberless wives t
untold suferings.
%. II is contrary to the Bible.
90. II is contrary TO common sense
80. We have right 10 rid our
selves Of the burden.
RvM AT DlscouNr.-Michigan loom
I'M for TEMPERANCE. The vote Tor th
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TO MRS. NJ.

arc beautiful, and We think they should b'
Ealdc public.
TO MRS. NJ.
Ave, weep thou on; for thou hast lost
What time can never more restore.
IT'S well that o'cr such precious dust
Tic heart its floods of grief should pour.
Weep on for they have borne away
The babe that on thy bosom smiled;
And half thy hope, and heart, and joy
Arc buried with that darling child.
The head that nestled on thy breast
While slumbcr o'cr his cyclids crept;
The hands thy check so softly prest;
Tho lips that ed,-thc eyes that wcp'
The little feet that followed thee; ,-
The voice that such sweet music gave;
And all his pretty childish glcc,
Are prisoncd in the narrow grave.
The Garth now holds him tcndcrly,
With closer clasp, in deeper sleep;
The wild birds sing his lullaby,
And stars their nightly vigils keep.
wecp, stricken mother, gently weep.
For light is stealing through the gloom;
And music soft, and low, and deep,
Floats through the portals of the tomb.
A bright, far.rcacling pathway leads
Us to the Source of light and love;
And winged footsteps fcetly tread
That highway to the world above
See, as tho vision clearer beams,
A chcrub bowling ncckly down,
Hiding his face behind his wings,
IIc worslippeth the Holy Ono.
Tia, radiant brow hath not scar,
Tho feet nc'cr trod thorny road,
There's not stain Of sin 10 mar
Tic whitcness Of Lis flowing robe.
lie never toilcd through weary years.
Nc'er sighed in anguish to be free;
lie never shed such bitter tears,
As grief l,as wrang from me and thee
o, mother of that clierub child ~
Is there no joy in this for thcc,-
That he, unsullicd, undcfiled,
Fled from thine arms in infancy'
Say, could'st thou wish that glorious one
Clothed in his mortal flesh again?
Would'st have him fold his shining wings
To walk this world Of sin and paint M
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-07-30

Whatever situation in life you wish
Or nropose for yourself, acquire q clear,
~ ,nt;d idpa oil the Inconvenience attend
iO,i iOs i, and brace yourself for the work.
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There is a power in numbers men
tally as well as otherwise. Who, for
instance, could be eloquent with moth
ing for an audience but four apple wo.
men and an indentured apprentice'-
No one. cause why' II is impossi-
bic, and "can't be did," Before ma.
tion can producea a Demosthenes, 1t must
first produce mobs. Place men an hun
dred miles apart and such thing as ell,
oquence would never have been heard
Of. Ideas, like horned critters, are gre
sarious in their habits, and only become
sublime when properly hemmed IN BY
sympathy.