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Polynesian., 1854-11-11

UTlNES AND LOU ORS.-The undersigned
w has just received per Steamer Peytona, and
schooner General Morgan, the following assoTt-
ment of Wines and Spirits which he offers Tor SAFE
in bond at the lowest cash prices.
Or. Casks Duff Gordon Sherry,
Bb'ls Sherry Cordial,
Casks (pure juice) Port Wine,
Bepitua Sherry Wine.
.lps 10 gain. kegs Brsndy,
/" Gin,
Whiskey- 1~sa
A constant supply of the above articles for the
use of shipping will be kept hand during the fall
season. -.
Orders for liquors Of all descriptions, filed a. sns
Lowest San Francisco prices from that port
Is~tf. &c. sPALDING.
Polynesian., 1854-11-11

Col. FRENoNr. We learn that this explorer
left Washington a few days ago to embark from
New-York in the steamer for California, with the
view of landing San Francisco, and proceeding
thence to the Sierra Nevada, to fix astronomically
the position of the Pass which he discovered in
that mountain during bis expedition of last winter.
The results Of that expidtion were published in
this paper as drawn up by the exdloror hlnsf, aud
great stress laid uhnn the discovery of the Pass
as being excellent in itfelf, and north of the Wal
ker and the Fejon Passes. and therefore more in
the straigh line from St. Louis to San Francisco.
and opening directly into the rich San Joaquin
Valley near the southern gold mines. COL Ere
mont Judged that Pass tc be about latitude 81;
but the importance which he attaches TO 1t as
point in the Central route to the Pacific Ocean IN
duces him to go to it again TO fix its position with
a precision which the exhausted condition OF his
party and resources did not admit of when be went
through it. We also learn that this EXPEDITION ike
his two last ones, has do connection with the
Government survey, and receives no aid from the
survey appropriatione.-Nat Intelligent.
Polynesian., 1854-11-11

NAPIER AHD THE INDIAN SwoRDsMNA.-We
give an anecdote illustrative of the unparalleled
dextertv of the Indians with the sword as well as
of Napler's simplicity of character. After the
Indian battles, on one occasion a famous jugg!er
visited the camp and performed his feats before the
geneTal his family, and his staff. Among other
performances, this man cut in two, with stroke Of
his word, as lime or lemon, placed in the hand Of
the assistant. Napier thought there was some
collision between the juggler and his retainer.--
To dlvipe be sweep OF the sword on mans hand
so small an object without touching the flesh, he
believed to be impossible, though a similar inci-
dent is related by Scott in his romantic OF the
Taisman.n To determine the point, the general
offered dis own hand for an1 experiment, and he
stretched out his right arm. The juggler looked
very attentively at the hand, and said thai he
would not make the experiment. II thought
would find you omit" exclaimed Napier. !" But
STOP" added the other, let me see your left hand.
The left was submitted, and the man then steady
will perform the feat" "But why the left hand
and not the right?n because the right hand il
hollow IN the centre, and there is risk of cutting
off the thumb the left is high, and the danger will
be less" Napier was startled" got frightened"
he said. a. saw it was an actual feat of deli
cate craftsmanship, and if had not abused the
man as | did before my staff, and challenged him
to the trial, ! honestly acknowledge would have
retired from the encounter. However,, put the
lime on my hand, and held ont my arm steadily
The juggIer balanced himSsf, and with swift
stroke cut the lime in two pieces. felt the edge
of the sword on my hand as if cold thread had
been drawn across II and so mueh, he added,
for the brave swordsmen of India whom our fine
fellow defeated at Meance." This anecdote is
certainly proof of sinserity of en- honest mind.
ready to acknowledge error, aud of breaevry sDdl
calnneSs expiaing that error.
Polynesian., 1854-11-11
Gbe polpnesian.
A Sailor in Japan.

The following gossipping letter was written by
a Sailor in the Japan Squadron, and lets one into
many little secrets concerning the Japanese not
before known to the world at large
The daily union., 1854-02-15
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY ., 1854.
RAILROADS IN MICHIGAN.

Mr. STUART. Mr.. President. as the morning bus-
ness seems 10 be orer, move that the Senate take up
Tor consideration the bill granting lands to the State OF
Michigan for railroad purposes, which pending when
the Senate adjourned yesterday
The motion being agreed 10. the Senate accordingly
proceeded committee OF the whole, 10 the consider
alton OF the bill IS Sl) granting the right OF way and
making grant OF land TO the Stale OF Michigan, To aid in
the constr o the oakland and Ottawa railroad from
Pon,Iac to Lake Michigan, and branches from Corunna
and Grand Rapids TO the Straits of Mackinaw, and a
cohnuous branch iton thence TO the Montreal rver in
said State.
should not be called IN the absence of the senator
from Delaware, MIR. BAYARD,l who has the floor upon
that question lie is not IN his seat and presume that
he did not expect the bill would be called up this
Mr STUART | viii inform lhe honorable senator
from Georgia, that the senator from Delaware simply
moved TO postpone the further consideration OF this bill
until Thursday-that -, tomorrow; and, that motion
beng pending, my colleague moved TO adjourn.
Mr.. DAWSON The motion was made by the honor.
able senator from Delaware, as understand il, with the
Intention OF expressing hls views upon the subject when
should again come before the Senate for consideration
There was "A amendment also, which he proposed Offer
Inc 70 The bill lhnk that, in justice TO bin, the bail
should not be taken ~ in his absence.
Tue PRESIDING OFFICER, (Mr. FooT in The chair.)
The bill has akeady been taken up. and before the
Senate as IN conmiiee OF the whole, subject 10 the dis
! Mr. STUART | should be very glad 10 accommodate
any gentleman who desires to discuss the bull but will
be reeoccted that the Senate discussed several bills ohsr
10 BE- he'd may be had at once this morning. 80
that the ball may pass. not disposed to consume
the Tune oil ihe Senate 10 prevent any other senator
from expressing his views VINO desires to do so but
am very soIicoos that the bull should be passed ,bis
morning.
Mr.. JONES, OF Tennessee. should be very willing,
Mr.. President, 10 accommodate the honorable senator
IRON Michigan, but u - very obvious that cannot
dispose OF TINS bill this morning II we sbould commence
the consideration OF H. should, IN all probability, get
into last such debate as we had Last night. and il
could not be hnlshed when the time arrives to take up
the special order OF the day The galleries filled with
thereiors hope the honorable senator will permit this bill
to 20 over until to morrow
Mr.. STUART. should certainly consent 10 the sug-
geslon made by the honorable from Tennessee
bui have passed three bs this session precisely like
tbIs-iwo oil which were lor The State OF Wisconsin !;
aud the othsr-wbich passed yesterday morning
Tor the Territory OF Minnesota. As remarked, we
discussed he,e yesterday, by the bou together general
principles which are entirely disconnected with this bill
Tue greater part of the road designated in TINS bill runs
The daily union., 1854-02-15
any understanding. and therefore give way TO the
tor from Louisiana H ~

any understanding, and therefore give way the
tor from Louisiana.
RAILROAD IN LOUISIANA. gNE Nt.
Mr.. SLIDELL AS have now the floor, make the
motion TO take up Senate bill No a. #t8 ss
The motion agreed to- and the Senate proceeded,
n committee OF the whole consider the bill grant
ing TO the State OF Louisiana the right OF way and DO
nation oil public land for the purpose OF locating and con-
strncng railroad from Algers the Mississippi river,
to the Sabine river, in the State. 500
No amendment being proposed, the bill was reported
TO The Senate ensrossed read third time, and passed.
Ga motion by Mr. SLDELL, the title amended
to read thus bill granting TO Louisiana the right
OF way and donation OF public land to aid In the con-
stfucion ol certain railroads in said State. #e9
The daily union., 1854-02-15
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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17

mr Here, as elsewhere, there has lately
been much said aboutlhe Know Nothings.'
Everybody has heard Of them, and how they
have tipped the scale in Election matters,
defeating Wing and Democratic nominees,
and playing smash generally, but nobody
seems toknow anything about them. Rumor
has it that they have established Lodge in
Morgantown. Some writer, Of the meat-axe
and cross.cut saw order, pitches into them
through the Republican, like a thousand o
brick.n If there is such an organization in
town, its component parts will not admire
the epithetical literature which denounces
them as "cu,-thtoats,' "liars," "thieves,'
"conspirators,7 finest OF vipers," &C.; and
if there is not, what an amount Of the gall
of bitterness and foolscap has been wasted
in fighting creature of the imagination !
But, as we know nothing abou. the Know
Nothings,' we have nothing more to say.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17

DR.. GuYSoTT'S YELLOW DOCK and sAR-
sApARILLA, for tho cure Of disease, or as a
sprirg purifier efthe blood and as general tonic
for HE system, Is unriralled. ...
Tho curative powers of this Extract arc truly
wonderful, and all invalids should nuke immedi-
,,e trial of tho "YELLow Dock AND SAn'ArA-
n,1nAn I. cannot injure the most delicate pa
ticn,.
THEN FLY FROM MINERAL NosTRUMs
TO seek hope, life and vigor from this PURELY
VEGETABLE REMEDY. Therefore, however broken
in health and spirits, however loathsome to him
self and o,hcru, letno one despair oil recovery;
10. tho pa.en. only understand that hia hope OF
physical restoration lies in "Guysott's Extract
Of Yellow Dock and sareaparilla," and persuade
him 70, his LIES SAKE,
10 ,ry it. and we have no hesitation in predicting
hls speedy restoration to health
III. Bsssdver,,semsn.. E'i-h'
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17
jGleason's Pictorial.

This favori,o illustrated journal, form
ing sixteen octave pages weekly, com
mences newvolume on the LIST of July,
being the seventh volume Of the work
I. comes to us regular, freighted with
It's foreign and home illustrations and a
fund of excellent original reading mat.
ter. 1t is edited by MATumN M. Ball
Lou, gentleman long connected with
the Boston press, and published by p.
GLEASON, Boston ats3 per annum, or
sl.50 Gorsix months. Clubs often sub
scribers taken a. the ratio 81 per an
nun.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17

70 The "city fathers" are perhaps not
aware that part Of the bottom hasfa'len
out of the gutter, hard by our domicil.-
The gutter, there, is in dilapidated condi-
ton, and every heavy rain that comes sends
down booming flood which our olfac,ories
recoil from the idea Of having detained in
its passage riverward. By prompt repairs
the borough may save dimes where they may
have 10 expcnd dollars. The culvett below
will be choked with the loosened stone, too,
unless the needed repairs are made. !.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17

10 The anti:Small Note Law which took
eflec, on the LIST inst, has made very yisi-
bic and salutary impression n,the currency
hereabouts. The unsightly and in many CO.
ses unsafe shinplssters have measurably dis.
appeared, and given room to the "yellow-
boys" the pretty little gold dollar, the more
handsome quarter and hali.eagles, with a
sprinkling Of silver change. We believe Our
Merchants, clever fellows, still take them
in exchange for their acheap goods" but
they take them more as an article Of produce
than currency, and send them right home
That's the way to getirid Of them, and that
done the indications are that there is plenty
Of specie that will flow into the vacuum. :,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17

70 The probability is that the superbly,
fitted little steamer, "Monongahela Belle"
has been sold by her owners, and tina. she
will trade no more in these waters. A bid
was made, short time since, by an individ-
ual or company down the river and it is
likely she has been thus disposed Of. She
is "a well.built and pretty craft, and her own
ers need no. fear to 'blow her horn in any
water.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17

N r AsoNIC.---THE brethren of 1'anmont
wi Lodge, No. 0, A. Y. NJ. will celebrate the
s1nnroachinr anniversary of St. John the Baptist,
1fnnc s4,hI with tho usual and appropriate Ger
t Hmon;cs, Tho neighboring developments, Chap
tars and Lodges, and all scloarning brethren In
GOOD Standing, arc invited to attend and par.ici-
6ato upon the occasion. lAprl &c.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17
LoudOn County Agricultural Institute and
~ CHEMICAL ACADEMY. lH

TN this Institution, thorough instruction is
riyen IN all tho branches Of Mathematics and
Science, useful to tho farmer and the man OF bu-
sincss. The students are not taught the theory
only, but they arc instructed in tho practical APP
plicution of their studies 10 tho every day nj
fairs of life. They arc made acquainted with
tho phenomena Of nature-taught the properties
of sos-the composition OF minora!s--the util-
ity Of different kinds ofsocks--lhe requirements
OF plants-laws of mechanical iorces-calcula-
tons of tho cost, quantity, and strength OF ma
terials used for building and other purposes
surveying frms-leyelling watcr-courses-lay-
ing out roads-makins maps-mechanical draw
ing-and calculations required in the construc-
ton Of machinery, SC. Agricultural chemistry
is thoroughly taught, and illustrated by thous-
ands Of interesting experiments in tho lecture
room, in tho laboratory, and on the farm. ..,
The advanced students are taught how to pre-.
pare pure chemicals, analyzc soils; minerals,
marls, SC.
r A workshop is furnished with q furnace, turn.
ing lathe, and a great variety Of tools for working
in wood and metal. Hence the students have an
opportunity OF seeing all the branches OF me-
chanism, from the telling Of tho timber 10 the
polishing and finishing OF handsome and costly
apparatus; every part of which is iamiliarly ex-
planned. Their attention is not confined to tho
class-book; but they arc taken into the labora-
tory, tho workshop, the garden, and tho field,
and they arc made acquainted with Hundreds OF
operations which every body sees but few can
explain. o..
The design of tho Institution is to prepare
Young men for business; and, to accomplish this
desirable purpose, neither pains nor expense is
spared in obtaining every thing necessary for full
and complete illustration. The course OF IN
struction is varied to suit tho farmer, tho mcr-
chant, the engineer, &c. i.
The buildings arc new and conmodious; and
tho ncrhborllood Is not SURPASSED in morality.
The location husali tie advantage of purity OF
water, salubrty Of atmosphere, and beauty Of
scenery. ~ IErrl Un .sH ~
The regular sessions commence on the first
day Of October, and end on tho first day of the
following August. Young men wishing to enter
as students, should, if possible, make appllea-
ton before the closing of tho previous session.
TERMs.-S200 per session OF ten months. one
halfto be paid in advance, and the remainder on
tho first Of March. This inclndes tuition, hoaFd,
lodging, washing, fuel and lights. Students IN
tho Classical department arc charged $40 per
session extra-to be paid in ADVANCE.
Sons Of preachers and editors arc charged on
~ $50 per session.
Books furnished at store prices, for which the
students are expected to pay cash.
Farmers can have their soils analysed and
teachers and students can obtain pure chemical
reagents ut tho establishment!
BENZ. II. BENTON, Principal!
ALplE P.o., Loudoun eoanly,V Va,
June 8, 1851. ......,..,.,. I'll e.r
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17

70 That is a huge Coal-Barge on the
stocks up at Lynch s. Hagans' Boat-Yard-
hut they possess the energy and the perse'
yessnce up there to do a huge job, and in
good style, too. From the raw material we
see daily passing our Office, they must be
doing large business at thoir, Saw.Mill on
Decker's creek, in the lumber line.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17

U- We have had several penteous and
refreshing showers since Monday last. As
u consequence vegetation is much revived,
from the dropping appearance which the
recent dry weather had impaired to it.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17
qt,n.E THEY RAvE!l

JUs.r received per adams 8. Co.'S Express the
largest and best assorted stock Of Embroidctes
in Ills market certain. ALSO, another lot Of
Silk and Straw Boanets, Misses Flats, hand
made Aiitts, pink, blue, white and tan coloted,
ali wool DeLaincs, dotted swisses, &C., &c. Wo
would respectfully invite tho attentlon'of Ladies
10 the above goods, as being nice and cheap.
Msy 6, 1864 CARR, HAN1YAY 8 Co:
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17
i q 9 81 81 q q.

4-., NEWARK, New Jersey, Januarys5.
Mr., Bennctt-We take pleasure in stating that
your Yellbw Dock and Sarsaparilla, gives great
in every case. gN ii
A very respectable gentleman informed me
that his daughter was troubled with difficult
mcps,ruaticn and other diseases peculiar to her
sex. Sic had not lad her regular menstrual dis.
charges fora long time; but by the use of Dr..
Guyso,,s Yellow Dock and satsaparilla was rad
ically cured. She used rownsend's and others
without receiving the slightest benefit. He had
one daughter die from tho same disease.
II uftr.r J. B.. TRIP & Co.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17
Sale Of a Valuable HOUSE and LOT,
n in BranlOnyil!e, Preston Co. ~ !

Moses Shellen ! The decree Of the Circuit
Us. }Conrt Of Preston county,
George ]. Leib. rendered in the foregoing
cause on the 18th day Of March. 1854, in
which the undersigned are named as Com
missioners, directs said Commissioners to
sell the House and Lo, in the bill and pro-
ceedings mentioned, 10 the highest bidder,
before The front door Of the Courthouse in
Kingwood, upon credit Of 6 land y months,
the purchaser giving bond and security with
interest from the day Of sale.
The sale Of said House and Lot will be
made on tho ID Monday in August, 1854, Ut
being Court.day.) at the place and on the
,ermsubove named. WM G. BnowN,
25th May, 1854. JSo. J. BRowE,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17
MASONIC CELEBRATION

TIME BRETHREN Of Newcomb lodge,
NJ, $40, held in Carmichacls, Greene Coy.
~ viii celebrate the festival of Sr. JOHN TIE
n ~, nT,sr. on Thursday, June 2ad, A. L. 1854.
D1 Iadacs. Chapters and Encampmcn,s, and So
;on nsb brethren in good standing in Washing
,on crscne and Fayct,e counties, and tho adon-
iun ' districts in Pennsylvania and Virginia, arc
.n as,,ailv invited to come and assist us in teach
inc C Good will to Mankind"
lug Tbc Procession will DO formed at 10 O'Clock,
A NJ and pass through tho principal streets Of
~. town. Tho services Of an able and eloquent
o co ,o rS md an excellent band Of Musicians, will
h" attained There will DO ample accommo-
d,,;ons for ali. Come, then, Brethren, ONE and
I'LL. and unite with US in honoring our Ancient
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17

W- We have had navisable river part
of the week, for their s.ern.wheeled males.
tics-but moi, a below 10 awake the echoes,
no, pattering wheel to disturb the fishes,
and last, but not least, not continental
dnsbat" to cheer the wharf.mas,er or TO re-
plenish the borough finances! Too bad!
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17

W The ever.memorable Anniversary Of
our National Independence will soon be
upon u.s. The Sabbatl.schools Of this place
are making preparations for a proper OBJ.
servance Of the day, we believe, and will
hallow the return Of "the Sa5bath-day Of
Freedom" with appropriate and becoming
exercises. ...l. N., EsI
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17
NORTH WESTERN HOTEL.

ru,lIE undersigned would respectfully announce
10 the public that no las leased 'the .. house
known as 'thc Northwestern Hotel," sitaatoa
in CLhRKsBURG,, Va. Tho house and ii!rni-
mre nre NOW Undergoing general course of re-
nair and renovation, which, when completed,
Nil render Ibis one Of the most pleasant houses
in tho country. The Rooms arc largo, airy and
conveniently arranged. a portion of the house
il now ready for the &C accommodation Of company,
and public patronage is respectfully solicited
No pains WILDE spared to render those who may
cneouracc this house comfortable, contentcd
and happy. SAMUEL WALKER, Proprietor
Clurksjurg, Va, June !, 1854. a' =
PISA limited number Of Boardcrs can be
accommodated with rooms. ,..'
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17

A Rsvcrcnd Riotv.-Rev. Thomas
Hicpinson n Unitarian clergyman Of
Worcester H has been arrested, charged
with being concernedin the riot in which
Botcholder was shot. lie was held TO
50, 900 bail.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17
IMPORTANT TO MANY.

A LII PERSONS indebted to the late firm Of
n Raymond &. Pickcnpuugh, and also to the
Estate ofNicholas pickenpaugh, decd. are here
bv notified that tho Books, Accounts and Notes
due said Firm and Estate are now in my posses
sion (as Executor of N. Pickcnpaugh, dec'd( for
collection and settlement, and all persons indebt-
cd to said Firm or Estate arc earnestly requests
cd to call and pay and settle their respective
debts, rs the business is bound to DO closed up
as sooq as practicable. ,,,,,,
juno 7, 1854. Err. Of N. Piekenpaugh.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17

A friend in Granville has our thanks for
string Of beautiful Catfish, fresh from the
Monongahcla. They were very acceptable,
as well as pala,able.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-06-17
Wool G)ardillg.

HVHE Subscriber respectfully informs the
Il public thut he intends 10 carry on the
Carding business, at his Machine one mile
below Nlorgantown, where he will do The
hest of work and on the shortest notice.
Ills prices will be cents per ID. paid down
or Ct cents if booked. ~ :,
May27. Sm J0HN HAl1A.