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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15
CORRESPONDENCE.

Messrs. Editors
In my las, ! promised
to give you sketch Of whatever might
might occur of interest during my stay
in the Monumental city. and | no" MI
dertake TO redeem that promise.
Yesterday afternoon, at four O'clock
quito large concourse of persons as
sembled on Broadway, Fells Point, to
witness the ceremony oflaying the cor.
ner.stone of the edifcc of the second
Baptist church. Boards were thrown
loosely over the foundation. and plat.
form was erec,ed for the speakers,
which rendered it as comfortable as an
outdoor congregation could be situated
at this season of the year.
The Fair Ot the Maryland Institute
is now open, though many articles for
exhibition arc not yet arranged i'll their
places, yot there are sufficient NUM-
Der Of articles now to keep curiosity a.
live. Atcmcndous crowd attended tho
first night, yet there was room. The
exhibition room is tho largest single
room in the United States, and it's ercc-
ton speaks well for Baltimore mechan-
ism and enterprise. The Dimensions Of
the building are 1855 by 60 feet. AT
the far end there is q large engine,
which drives all the machinery, and,
when in mu,ion, it affords rich variety.
At night it is lit up by one hundred and
forty.one Gas.burnc,s, which makes ii
nearly as light as day, and it affords ono
oftlle most brilliant and striking scenes
One could hardly look upon
tho vast multitude before him without
mingled emotions. How many or'hesc
thousands (would impress itself upon
my mind) will dwell with Christ in that
day when he comes to mako up his jew
eIs,-or, how many Of this now delight.
cd throng will take up the lamcutation
at last, that the harvest is passed, and
tho summer ended, aud their death!ess
spirits unsavcd.
If find leisure may write again.
Yours, BUcKnASSoN.
Baltimore, Oct. 4, 1858.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15
Peace M Homo.

Ills iusi as possible 10 kecpa calm House
as u clean holse-a cheerful house, an or
derly house, as furnished house. i the heads
set themselves 10 do SO, Where is tue dill
Guilty Of consulting each others weakness,
as well ms each others wants; each others
lem ners. as well US eurh others character!
Oh il is By leaving the peace al home 10
chauce, instead OF pursuing it by system,
lila, SO munyhouses are unhappy. tide
Nerves nutice, also. any ono can be conr;e.
GUS, lorbcafag and patient in neishbof's
house. anything goes wrong, or is ons
Of tine, or dlsagrceable there, itl'ma''e the
best OF, not the wOrsl; even efforts are
nude to excuse il, and 10 show ii is, not
fell; or. il felt, tits attributed TO accident,
moi 10 design; and lhisis not only easy'hu!!
natural, In tile house Of friend. ! will
moi, therefore, beleveihat what is so nntu.
rul in the house Of another is impossible a.
home, but maintain without fear, that al
The courtesies OF social life may be upheld
in domestic societies. Ahusband iswiliDg
10 be pleased at home aud as anxious TO
please Ms in Ills neighbours honse, and o wife
as intent on making things comfortable eve .t
rs dsy to her family as on set days to her,
gnesls, could not iuil 10 make their own
home happy, Let us moi erade the pollt o.
these remarks BY recurring 10 the maxim O.
bout allowance for temper. 1T il Jolly To-
refer 10 our temper, unless We could prove
we had ever gained anything good BY giving
away 10 Il, Fits Of i'll hnmor punish US
nn;t,i as ,n,u.Ltif mt more, than those thew
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15
Mighty Interesting from tsae
Japan Expedition.

BY the overland Indian Mail. rcceiy.
cd in England, we learn tina, the Unit
ed States Expedition sailed from Loo
choo in fully last. for Japan, the Com.
mLdorc's lcrt, consisting of the steam
ers Susquehanna and Princeton, and
ships Plymouth aud Saratoga, to be fol.
lowed by the Powha,tan and Eandalia.
The N0rth CAiau Herald, Of July .,
says:--
Information has reached us private
" that while tho United States fleet
were in the neiglborhood of Napican
(Napaki0ng p, the Susquehanna and
Saratoga went on cruise eastward, and
touched at several beautiful islands,
where they distributed live stuck
They also touched at an island named
Bonion TO their surprise they discov'
cred few European residents. consist
ing of English, Scotch, Irish and Span.
ish, who had left whalcrs and establish
ed themselves there. Among them
were about eleven women. The Gov.
ernor Of the Island is Scotchman.-
He claims the island as his own, anc
has been settled there about twenty
years. He has a family Of several chill
dren, nne Of whom was drowned few
days before the Susquohanna touched
there, in endeayorng to cross the bar.
"The Commodore has made pur'
chase OF a piece Of land containing a
bout len acres, for $50. 1t is in goot
situation, On one of the best sites in the
harbor, aud is intended for Il Govern
ment depot. The island is mountain
Gus, aud the larbor excellent, having
from eighteen to twenty fathoms Of wa
ter at the anchorage. Shell-ish, such a.
Holsters aud crayfsh abound. On Land
plenty Of wild goats are to be found
pmms. bananas. plantains. and othei
varieties Of fruit are abundant on the
island.
"Thc Russian frigate Pallas aud a
Russian brig.ofwar, Immediately fol.
lowed the American squadron.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15
Tplcsrnph.i for ;hs Baltimore american.
ARRIVAL OF THE Ell DORADO.
SIXTEEN DAYS LATER FROM CALIFORNIA
Sl,3G0. 900 in Gold OLA Board.

tl New Orleans, October Sth.
The steamship Eldorado arrived at this
port, to-day, from Aspinwull, bringing dates
To The 10th Of September.
Tho steamship. J. L. Stephens had ARR,
Sed III Panama with 81 300, 1000 in specie.
The steamer Illinois had left Tor Nav
York with 81 100000 in gold. The pas,
sengers by the EIhoradO cane through in
20 days and lG hours.
The election on the 7th had resulted in
favor Of the DemUcrats-JOhn Biglrf had
been chosen Governor, aud Samuel Pnrdy,
Lieut.. Governor. The votes every where
had been close. IN San Francisco the dem.
ocrats had very small majority. The vote
polled was large.
LIEUT.. Beale and party had Arrived safely
al Los Angeles.
Intelligence from Rogue river states that
General Lane had effected treaties with The
ln,liuus, aud I.os,ililies had ceased.
The anniversary OF the annexation oil Cal
iruria had been celebrated al San Francisco
by great military display.
Kit Carson had arrived from Meross Plains
Lieutenant Colonel Mason died on 'ht
TIN ult.
? Fresh discoveries Of gold were daily be-
| ing made aud miners we.e doing we'll.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15
INIPORTANT!
To those Indebted on our Books

The Proprietor Of this paper, after
severe illness of about six weeks, is suf-
fcienlly recovered topay some attention
to business, and finds that his pecuniary
affairs require prompt attention. He
has several engagements that mast he
met, or his credit will suffer materially.
In this state of affairs he makes an EAR
NEST APPEAL 10 all who know them
selves indebted at this Office. either for
the Mirror or for A2rerti@iag or job
Work, TO make payment at their very
earliest convenience. .a
We had set ont ON collecting tour,in
August last, when our progress was ar
rested by disease and not being able
again to go abroad, VIC have no a'tcrna'
tive but to request, as a special favor, that
our friends will bring or send to the OF
flee the amount which,hcy suppose TO be
due TO us.
Those who are most prompt in thei'
attention to this request, will afford the
strongest evidence Of sympathy in OUT
recent allliclion, and Of u disposition to
help us to maintain our credit.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15
THE MIRROR.

Do you notice my Improvement in
tho appearance Of the MIRROR, this
week 7 You DON'T! Then look again,
and you will perceive that we have wi.
dcncd tho ".jorm," so as TO add about
IS square inches Of reading matter, and
as consequence have reduced the wide
margin that was SO unsightly, especially
to tasty Printer. We have also dis
missed from service portion Of typo
that was too much worn to be distinctly
lcgiblo; and we intend, by using small
type in our advertising columns, to find
room for as much interesting matter as
can be found in any of the "mamm0 9th
accekiics' from down East. 1t is our
full determination TO keep up with this
progressive age, both in the appearance
and intrinsic vuuo Of our paper.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15
suntn Annals movements.

The National lntellgencer Of Saturday
contains u Teller from the United States Le-
cation or Mexico. which expresses the opin-
ion that Santa Anna is not Rising al army
ei,her,o Cypress his people or TO tish, with
Tie United States, but for the purpose Of re-
s,raining the Inliansi in their unlawful m
cursions from the American side oil the Rio
Ciunde-a duty which is continued TO bc
neglected By The United States, although the
same i.sfully guaranteed under the 'leasy
uT Gaudalupe Hitlalgo.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15
The "Rev." Miss Brown,

We gave our readers, last week,
nm account of the ordination Of Miss
Antoinette l.. Brown TO the pastorate
of church in the state Of New York.
We have since learned that she be.
longs to the Congregationalists. A COR
respondent Of the Now York Home
Journal furnishes detailed account Of
a holding forth by Miss Brown, before'
city audience in Metropolitan Hail.
After describing her appearance and
demeanor on the PLATFORM (which esinc-
ed no scarcity of BRASS the writer says:
Another hymn, aud she began her
sermon-which was in manuscript
[Query-was it manuscript a lit
lie Yankee contrivance enabled her to
cxtemporize convenient desk. She
took a hat from the stage, placed it
upon the table, covered the hole where
the head is inserted with u ,palln-leaf
fan, laid her sermon upon the fan, and
proceeded calmly and deliberately to
read. Could any man, on his first ap-
pearance, have performed so novel u
preliminary with such GOODNESS and sue
cess :"
Of,hs sermon ilselfhc says:
THE sermon was remarkable for not
being remarkable. There was not a
grain Of instruction in it. tasscrted
much, took much for granted, but ex'
planned nothing, threw lighton nothing.
1t was not false enough to be spicy
aud not true enough to be beneficial"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15
ARRIyALof the STAR OF THE WEST.
LIRIYER EROM CALIFORNE.2.

J. l'IL ] II a. ~ ! 4N"sh4 VA 40 " At1'
New York. October 9th.
The steamer Star Of the West, from San
Juan. has arrived, bringing California dates
Of SEPT 10Th bronstIi b. the steamer Cor
trs. On,he 18th the Cur,es passed the un-
cle Sam bound up. The Star Of the West
brings 500 passengers, $500 900 in gold on
freight and S50O,0O0 III the hands oil pussen.
gers. The ptincire consignees are Duncan.
SHERMAN & Co, 100000, Durgoyne and
Plume $780, prexe! & Co., $50: 1000.
The majority for Bigler democrat, for
Governor, is unly 1000, while The remain.
der of lhe Democratic Ticket is elected by
4IdAO coo. Garrison, democrat. has been
elected Mayor Of San Francisco. and the
whole democratic city and county tickle, was
chosen. Both branches Of the Legislature
arc largely democratic. The people o:f San
Francisco had adopted the revised charter
The Sierra Nevada arrived at San Fan.
cisco on the 18Th.
Governor Lame, Of Oregon, and Lieut.. Al.
den, oia the Army. had been both wounded
in an engagement with the lndians, on
Rogue river, tho latter severely.
Advices from llDnululu OF the 18Th state
thu, the Small pox was raging there terri
& Dr. G. NJ, nuvslI, Of Maryland had been
lsho, dead IN street fight withS. ]. Downs,
.ol SACRAMENTO.
", II g c,,I;ss IN, been seriously min.
red in Il Street fight with c. X. Drow, OF
lrnnto lark Ind been killed al pownevlle
hr n mar, nan named sMm,z. In an at,pnp,
,n.,le Sys,hp riiSzels to lynch ihe latter,
;rhaailsts punly il)isttic, Attorney, had been
ottledtI ~ ffs
81 s'iS Z ss', M, 4. ~. = s.s Francisco
9o S., pS's .,,saa ""'''t " 90"
"Is o".s ,o rs, 49,, uo.,,,,,, s.o,o,
that strong political M, movement hid ,s,s beef .e,
commenced TO cNlnpel it's h'ns 10 u'sG"a ,as
his MINISTERS laaa a nSn atmSmo"E, IA, ' A.
t i"1 S'I"su ~ w r." - N.;os,,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15
THE RESPONSE.

~ The following notice had scarce.
ly been from the press an hour--last
Saturday morning-until it brought an
agreeable response. One of our kind
hearted neighbors-anl substantial
Democrat at ,hst-callel and paid his
bill like gentleman, as he is. He was
soon followed by others, not in crowds
to be sure, but sufficiently numerous to
relieve present necessities, and keep us
in good spirits-(not the ardent for
several days. But they are stopping oft
too soon. We have several claims to
meet in short time, and it makes US
quite nervous 10 think of meeting ere.
ditor with our pocket.book empty. We
presume our friends in the country are
unusually busy about their Fall work,
and have overlooked our appeal, or are
under the necessity of waiting until
they finish seeding before they come to
town. We'll, we shall hope to see the
friendly faces of a goolly number of
them at the next County Court. Mean
while we give the notice another inser.
ton, just TO keep 1t before the peop'e,"
as the politicians have it. Don't forget
ms, if you please!
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15
COMMUNICATIONS.
For he Moncngelia Mirror.

=" tIe ~HOHVhS- 'tu @h''
It Looks like Plagiarism.
Messrs Editors-Somc naughty "gal" away
out in Ohio has hccn playing smash with the ten
der Suscepthlities Of some youthful genius in
these parts il We may judge from an clFusion in
the last F" Democratic Republican" respectful.
Iy dedicated to Miss Susan L. p, OF Ohio, By
T. Il. NJ" The poor fellow, under the inspira-
ton of cupid's ever wnkeful muse, Tor something
else not less prolific Inappropriate sentiment
NEST probably the !attergiyes vent to the hither-
to pen, up feelings of his ga!-s.ricksn sizzard in
some :" smoothly flowing verse;" To show how
two poets, under the same circumstances, may
employ the same ideas and Language, l submit the
following from an old Magazine, and invite CON-
parison:-
I'd offer thee this hind Of mine,
If could lore thee less,
But hearts SO warm and pure as thine,
Should never know distress.
My fortune, tits too hard for thee,
'fwould chill thy dearest joy,
I'D rather weep to see thee free,
Than win thee to destroy.
I leave thee to thy happiness,
As one too dear to love-
As one l'll think Of but to blesu,
While wretchcdly rove.
And oh when sorrows cup drink,
All bitter though it be,
lIowswect twill be for me to think
1t holds no drop for thee.
Now, I've no objection to this young genius
making demonstration upon the tender regards
of Miss Susan, but then don't like to see him
conducting his love afairs on borrowed cGp'tai-
that's all. TElIuANTEPEC.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

The steamer "MnHOsg0AeI@ Belle" is
about ready for launching. Tho work
men were busy caulking her the other
day, as we took an itemizing stroll to
the boat.yard. When that June fresh.
CT" comes, that ourttie@d' of the NAY.
Co. have been waiting for SO patiently,
this boat will DO launched Immediately,
aud made ready for our trade with all
convenient despatch.
The cupola Of tho Female AcGdemy
looms lot,ily over tho beautiful oleva-
ton at tho South end of the borough
This building has been put up we'll aud
promptly. rejecting credit on the con-
tractor, as well as to tho Trustees of
the Institution. We presume it will
not be long until this edificc will be il.
luminod with smiling faces, and checred
with the ligh, hearts ofnumerous pupils.
EyOur Merchants arc getting in their
Fall and Winter stock of Goods, ready
to answer the calls of their friends and
the public. Messrs. r. 4. Dcriag g. Co.
have taken the lead, in point of ,imc-
they having opened out an extensive as
sortmcnt of seasonable Goods-prcity,
cheap and captivating. The said stock
sgoing of rapidly, too, If we may judge
from the way their counter is daily be-
seigcd.
Mcssrs. Berkshire, at their Cheap
Grocery" have their shelves well re-
plenished, besides lots Of articles i'll box
cs, bales, bottles, Sc. Their variety Of
segars will please every grade of smo-
kers, and their general variety of goods
can be guessed at only by taking pry'
ing look into the concern.
to We have an idea that there has
been tall rcplenishment a. WATTS
Boot, Shoe s. Variety Store-but as they
don't advertise lately. VIC think it best
not 10 be meddling with their affairs.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15

Some idea of the liberal support cS-
tended to the schools of Wisconsin may
be gathered from tho fact thatthe amount
of school fund of the State, aud the
estimated value of the public lands ap.
propriated for schools and colleges, is
little less than ten millions Of dollars,
tho interes. of which is tobe forever ap.
poriatel tor educational purposes,
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For TIC Mononsalta Mirror.
.4N ACROS1YC.

D. W. W. S.
How precious is the sacred page
OF light and life, to every age.
Lo! thern celestial glory shines.
Yes, glory fills those sacred lines.
Dlcs, book! sweet treasure ofmy heart,
1ncvcr would from thee depart
Do thou my ever dear delight,
lie, INC behold, by thy bIcSt light,
Eternal glory ever bright.
Monongalia Deposit, Oct, 1859.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15

Tic Emperor Of Russia.-The New
York Mirror chronicles the following
story Of the Emperor of Russia:
"A friend of ours, who has just re-
turned from the East, thinks war is in
evitablc. Ho says that the Czaris on
y waiting for the marshes of tho Dan.
ube to freeze, when il the Sultan does
not yield to all his demands. tho Russi-
an troops will sweep all botoro them;
and within six days from the first con-
flict, obtain possession Of Constantine
pie. Our friend was recently present
at review of 100000 Russian troops
by the Emperor, whom lie describes as
a perfect specimen Of the physical man.
In height, six feet three, and admiras
bly, proportioncd, with snow white hair
aud ruddy coun,enance. He was plain
" pressed in dark green frock, with a
black chapeau. without feathers; and
mounted on coal-black charger, ot
immense size. the Car looked every
inch a King
As tho troops were passing before
him, he suddenly raised his hand as q
signal for halt, when he dismounted,
walked up to private in the ranks, aud
asked him 10 unbutton his coat. On
finding that the soldier was without
shirt, the Emperor promptly ordered
the officers of tho company to Siberia,
aud the officers OF the regiment were in.
Stantly degraded to Tho rank ofprivates.
Some two hours afterwards, Nicholas
made another inspection Of the condi.
lion Of the soldiers; aud finding all
right. promoted every officer in the Di-
vision, comforting tho orders with his
own hand. 1t is this kind of discipline
that makes the Russian army the most
efficient in the world, and tho head OF
it the idol Of the common soldier"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15

~ Professor Frsu, Of the College at
Waynesbnrg, was ordained to the work
of tile Gospel Ministry u week or two
since.
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DIR AGENCIES,

irT- Mr.. C. PIERCE, No. l6, South 'rhird st.,
Philadelphia, is one 0! our mos, obligmg and
attentive Agents.
Z. W. CARR, Third street, opposite the Ex-
change, Philadelphia, is also UuE Agent for that
City.
DR.. Z. PARSONS, Gladly Greek, Barbour co.
has kindly consented to &C, as Agent for tho
Mirror.
y. NJ. ANVIL, Hcsiorvillc, Barbour CO., Va.
g. CRESAp, ESQ.,, KngwUod, Preston CO., Va.
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FAR ADs7 AND TARlE-FURNlEG.


not he says. that it was necessary on
my account, for my conclusion respect.
ing its nature was souu arrived al, and
is not changed
He proposes publishing, i; tho Afle-
ncum, the details q, length Of his exrc'
rimen,s, bur in The meantime announces
lis plan Of experimenting. and i's ie-
sal,s. Assuming that the tables were
moved by gaasi involuntary muscular
action Of the operator, Fa'alay's first
1,oint was to prevent the mind having
any undue influence over tho effects
rroluced in rcla,ionoo the nature. Of
the substances employed.
A bundle tquerr layers y Of plates,
consisting Of sand paper. miIlboSrd,
glue, glass, plastic clay, lii foil, card.
hoard, gutta percha, vulcanized India.
,ubbcrsl&ool and resinous cement, was
therefore made up und lied together.
and being placed un table, under the
hand of turner, did not prevent The
transmission Of the powcr--tho table
,,rnoI ~ hcrorc. Hence no objection
ronll he taken TO The use Of those sub.
STANCES in tho Construction Of the ap.
pnrarus. The next point was TO deter
mine the place and course OF motion;
that is to say, whether the table moved
,heshand or the hand the table, To as
certain this, indicators were construct.
"a. Oae Of these consisted Of "a light
lever. having It's fulrrum on tho table.
its Short arm attached 10 pin fixed On
a card board, which could slip on the
,surlace Of the table, aud It's long arm
projecting as an index Of mutinn, 1t
ia ey;dcn, ,ha, il the experimental will.
3ed the table to move forward the left,
and it did so move bcy0rc, the hands pla.
ced at the time on the cardboard, then
the index would move to the left also,
The fi,!crum going with the table. II
the hands involuntarily moved toward
tho left 0ith0at The table, the index
would 60 toward the right; and, II mel
Their table nor hands moved, the index
would itse't remain imm"Sao'e,
Tho result was, that while the oper.
ators saw The index. It remained very
steady; when it was hidden from them,
on 'he! .'o ,, I"" ,5a '. %., II tho,
,hcy always pressed directly downward;
and when The. table did not move there
was SUI 81 ehM'u'ns's, !" .st"s y, "
maud force III inc llEee.,on ,s@a a;l wa ~,
eft tofmako the iaole move move! ihls y. ",
sal'ant OIL nana i"sce increases ser asa.ns
fingers ana 'an"s become SUI, na'ne
and lnsens'0'o ny communist P,essa'a'
'.llit becomes a" amount Snl''slfhl 10
move the table MI fsEuauy nas H.,
fected ms testing apparatus; , 4. ~, II, ~
placed Y on yiew To !.e Pnol!s' ~ .hs'
store OF Newman pEiI'snphiea, lhs't'.'
ment MAKER 80 ls2 hessa e;g street.
london
But tliemost curious eiiecsoftsis test
apparatus is, the corrective powcr4it,
possesses over the table, turner. AS
soon as the index is plpccdsyi'hin view,
and the operator pgrcciyes that it tells
truly Whether he IS pressing d"w :,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-10-15
8Sps @2ooe gassGs.

I" Christian Progress; Sequel to the
Anxious Enquirer after Salvation by j.
Angel james. Boston Gould &c Lin
con-pp. $50. ~ A little work that
nigh, protitably be put into tho hands
of every young christian, and which old
professors may find cdiiying.