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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19

Tie Greatest Snake Story on Record
On the eth of July, in Louisa CO., this
State, a Mr.. Chick and Mr.. Hall killed a
female moccasin snake, IN length three
feet, together with the brood Of serenity
Mrsc youngon Whenthe mother snake
was struck the scpcnty.tArec young 'ans
crawled ont oil her mouth. The Chaflots-
vile "JetFsrsonian" tells the tale, the truth
of which is vouched for by MIR. Jos Phil
fps. The above we don't ask our readers
to believe-for we eantby any possibility
st7staa cur 'rytisli's 10 tasr il IL,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19
REV, MIR oNCKEN,

We learn from the Christian Waterman
that Rev. Mr.. 0ncken. the German Baptist
Missionary who has been III this country
for more than year past, sailed for Germa.
ny OF Saturday last. Previous to his depar.
turc he was paid $4,000, the amour, award.
ed him for the injuries he received by the
Noywalk disaster
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19
Great Hail Storm,

Ripley aud that vicinity Of Jackson
county, were visited by most yiolen,
hail storm. on Monday morning last
Mr.. Ashbil Shepard, Of that place in
forms US that this was the most severe
and destructive storm he ever witness.
cd. in some instances, the hail-stones
were as large as u dollar in circumier.
encc, aud an inch and a half through
These, falling thick and fast, cut branch
cs from trees, completely stripped the
corn aud played havoc with vegetation
in general. In Ripley, the windows
having q northerly exposure were all
liddIed-.,hero not being left lights
enough on that quarter Of the town To
make one whole MISUNDERSTANDING
Gasctte.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19

Coal Nine in Kansas Ttyritory.-A
traveller, ON the Nemehaw river. in the
north Of Kansas territory, states that
there is fine vein Of coal three fee,
thick OH that stream, and that i, ia over,
laid with limestone, which affords a.
bundanco Of fine building ma,erialo,-
The Nemeha@ riveris the boundary be-
tween Kansas and Nebraska, and coal
in that region, where wood is compsra
'ivSIs scarce. is very ippoE'an'o6joct
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19

A NOBEL UNIVERSITY. Michigan is cnti
lied 10 the honor Of being the first State il
the Union offering the student from all por'
lions Of the United States complete courses
Of collegiate instruction free Of Charge
The income from her University fund is now
5000 per anaum, and is increasing.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19
Gel1cral Nous.
Reported Failure Of two Western Banks.

CINCINNATI, Aug. l1,-Reports have
been current in this city to-day, to the
prejudice of the Rensselaer, Bank" of
Indiana, and the I" Indiana State Stock
Bank" of Peru. During the afternoon
the notes of both of these banks were
refused by most of our city banks and
principal brokers.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19
SDlen,lid Melons!

Mil. CrrnEns has complimenied us with
tile presentot Jersey Water Melggn,isome
two feet long, and Of exquisite flavor. He
las a few more left Of thesam sort Give
tikm a speedy trial p -
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19

UT There IS asman'iest IMPROVEMENT "
the ma.tero Of Temperance in Preston, as swell
ss in The adjoining Counties There is at
present but ope liquo, Tayemin Knswood
aud there were bu, few persons around |,
during Court, who seemed to have been u.
quoriug,-while the house directly opposite,
,,,lmt gave out no alcoholic fumes, was crowd.
ded. The march of Improvement is onward.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19
The japanese /" Uppsr ZEN"

The Japanese are fond ofeggs; they
bail them hard and eat them al the dcS.
sert like fruit, frequently with oranges.
Sometimes they boil them 10 soup With
vegetables. For people Of distinction,
fowls aro'kcp, in,rooms, where they lay
their eggs, and are fed with rico, Thu
great people would not cot the egga of
fowls that run about at their viii ard
pick up what they can find. Many keep
also swans, goose and turkeys, but ouly
for pleasure, as we do peacocks, @hich
they also have. The gall Of the best il
nude by them into solid mass, and
used as a strengthening mediciae, fo'
weakness in the stomach anu u!her dtS.
orders. It's highly valued by the ia
punese FORTS medicinal virtues, and paid
for at q high price. ......
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19

y, Ger MILTON 4. CARR, son Of d.. Watson
Car, Of Wheeling WHO recently graduated
at The West Point Military Academy, has
heen appointed a Brevet Second Lieutenant
in Company D, first regimfnt Of United
states Drsgoons. Z si5 fs l.;fsf
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19

fes- 4 terrible riot occurred asS,. Louis
nm ile 7th.il.s!., occasioncd, Il is said, byap
Ifishman slabbine an American the polls
seyers, petseus were killed and wounded,
sna some iifty ofslsly houses. mostly low
y,orserie.. were destroyed The mob had
nh swav for three hour. and wsts f9aAy
d..l.lss.liky illrm VAR. \.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19
Iowa Election.

DunuouE, Aug. 1o.-Returns from
nine countless show majorityfor Grimes
the Wing candidate of 300, Hemp
stead, the Wing candidate for Congress
has The same majority.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19
Arrival Of the Cyane.

BosroN, Aug. 1S.--The U. S. sloop
of War Cyaue, Capt. Hollins, arrived
to-day from Aspinwall. She has on
board tho remains of Purscr Ashman,
who had been buried at San Juan, but
was exhumed ufer the destruction of
the town.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19
THE LloUoR QUESTION.

The county Ct Lewis has voted in ia.
vor,of License, by about 100 majority.
Per CogrnA,-.The county Of Har.
rison has voted against License by a
larger majorily. .'l
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19
MoRGANToWN, Va.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1864.
OUR AGENCIES.

pMr. C. PIERCE, No. &c, South Third ST.,
ph:ladslphiu, is one of our most 6bliging and
.sttantivc Agents. 4, "a ;stailS,,l .i'b5ls' +.
E. VICAR, Third street, opposite the FL
change, philadelphia, Is also our Agent for that
d. +. PARSONS, Gladly Creek, Barbour co.
has Kindly consented to act asAgent for the
M;tor.ilg ssg.nl sii-.2sp5 -. s.. y
u. NJ. Auv1L, Ncstorville, barbour VA.
s. cKEsAp, ESQ, Kingwood, Preston co., Va
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19

REFRESHMENTS OF TIE SEASON. First
course-blne pills, spiccd 'hubarO, milk pOr.
ridge; second do,-morphne, Doyer's pow.
dets, parego'ic, soda crackeT desser'--quin.
inc and Graham b'ead-Vashing'On Star.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19

n icsy We are pleased TO Team that new
Pos, Office has been established Al Miracle
Run, in dis county. ADAM b, TENANT is
aproin.ed Post Master 1911 lt..s
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19

10 Hon. Geui, Smith, in settling with
the Sergeaut at Arms, was entitled to abou,
$500 legal mileage, but only Took 900, being
as day willie coming aud going, aud sctu.
Al .-,ve,'irr ryreules.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19

The Hsgerssown IND J News speaking
of the draught says the coru and potato
crops Of the country for miles around SUI
fer much; the corn is so near fodder that
much off, might as we'll be cut down, and
many potatoss will scarcely yield the
sN,I
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19

Dos'1 LOOK LIKE a FALr7s,--0n We'd
nesday, 3700 bssks,s Ct peaches we've re-
ccivtd n NsS York,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19

. IO1HCIu1, OF HeaIIy no
Tho other returns given are somewhat
incomplete, but they are thought to be
not far wrong.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-08-19

Election In the 18th Congressional District.
The Clarksburg Register, of the 9th
inst, contains the following recapilnla-
ton Of returns from the late Congress.
sional Election: ~. .sa,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-09-14
GtouEs, Mf.
THE METROPOLlTAN.


A NEW AND SUPERIOR COOKING RANGE, man
uctured and for sale, wholesale and RETAIL by CHlLS0N
RICHARDSON, & CO., 374 Broadway, New York; also
81 and So Blackstone street, Boston.
II embraces all the modern improvements, combining
beauty durability and economy in the of fuel with
perfect efficiency in operation. The simplicity of its
structiOn and the consequent facility with which il is
managed particularly commend it TO the attention of those
in want OF irst-class cooking range.
The fire chamber is materially different in form from
that of any other range in present use being construct
ed that by spreading the coal large surface and
burning it in a thin stratum, the heat is equazed under
all the boiler openings.
The revolving CRATE supported by lever adjusted in
such that the re-chamber can be instantaneous
" empted while the range is closed to prevent the
escape of dust or ashes into the room,
The is Of extra size, with the ues arranged
to secure in the highest possible degree equal
of radiation every side, being elevated and level
with the top of the rechamber; the draft is entirely up
compositions which being nnn-conductor Of heat, gives it
the advantages Of a brick oven.
Under the is large and capacious Hot Closet
where is continually found mild and gentle heat, render
ing valuable service for warming dishes Of food
Being supplied with powerful watcr-back, the range
may be made to furnish without extra fire, large
of hot WATER at times for bath other purposes.
Provision is Also made for the attachment Of hot-air fix
lures. by which, in addition TO its culinary department, it
subserves an important purpose for warming a dining
ment in which it is placed.
The Flues are large and equally adapted for burning
Anthracite and Bituminous Coal, Coke Wood Ii
quires for tn use of either. For those
purchasing for transportation to distance, offers pecu.
liar advantages being complete in itself and in respect
dependent on brck-work for any of its hues.
In points of finish, Workmanship and general appear
ance, it will not suffer by contrast with any
In respect to cost, it compares favoraby with either
of the Elevated-oven Ranges now in market
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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-09-14
@rO 0O0 REWARD FoRANI
VEGETABLE,
DIR. 5. M. HARMON.

A CARD.--DR. HARMON begs leave In this man
IA to inform the public that he has connection
whatever with any 'rreguar advertising physician in
this city neither has he any sympathy with the well
known nodus operandi of those Of certain noorty who
make it their first object to fitch eXhorbant fee from
their unfortunate victims, without doing them the least
good.
Dr. Iarm0us mode Of practice does not differ materially
from that approved of and adopted by the eminent Hos
ptai practitioners of Europe and Of course, he is not
willing that it should the scrutiny only Of the
public generally, but also OF all scientific medical gen
Heneh.
To FEMALES, exclusively. The French Female.
Monthly Regulating Pills and Female Restorative be
obtained by applying either personally by letter. No
% Hurd Street. Lowell.
lowell. March 2S 1854
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-09-14
NAR. Hill TAKEs PLEAsURE Ia

HRR. HILL TAKES PLEASURE IN
GV announcing to the citizens of Worcester and othex
places, that his Office is at No. III Main Street.
word TO young and others, afflicted with smnaI
Debility, whether originating from certain destructive
habits from any other cause, with the train of bodily
and mental evils which follow when neglected. should make
an early application, thereby avoiding much trouble and
suffering, as well expense By this improved method
of treatment, DIR. H. safely guarantee a safe and
speedy in all Of disease that NAV come
under his care matter how long standing Either sex
invited to his private rooms without fear of nterrup
ton BY other PATIENTS as hundreds cured yearly by
his practical experience and great remedies.
READ AND BEFLECr.-The afflicted would do well
to reflect before trusting their health happiness, and in
many cases, their Ewes, in the hands Df sUs isno-
rant of this class of maaes. 1t is certainly impossible
for one man to understand all the ills the hun family
subject TO.
YEARS OF PRACTICE, exclusively devoted to the
treatment and study of Syphilis Gonorrha Glcet Stric
lures, effects of solitary habits Ulcers upon the body
throat nose, or legs Pam in the head bones, and all
Mercuria Affection, and all Impurities Of the Blood where
by the constitution has become eneebed enables the Dr.
care
TO FEAIALES-An diseases peculiar to Females, as
Suppressons Irregularities &C., speedily and efectualy
removed.
~ The French Periodical Drops and Pills, for the
above affections, have been well tested for the last ten
years.
DR.. Hills Preventative for married ladies, sent to
any direction, from observation. Price So Fer
sons distance may consult Dr. HILL by letter, (post
paid describing their case, have medicines securely
put up and forwarded any part Of the o. States with
full and explicit directions for Office arranged with
separate apartments that the patients none but the
Doctor
DR.. H. makes no charge for short consultations Posi-.
paid letters duly answered. Those requiring much advice
should enclose small fee, sufficient compensate for The
time required TO write the answer
p Office hours, from A. NJ. to p. M.
Very respectfully, Dr.. @. A. HILL
apis df Office q Main St.. Worcester
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-09-14

EBERSONS WHITING PIANO FORTES
Il OR MEL0DE0NS-Will do well TO call at Il. s.
NAS0NS New Piano Forte Ware Room, No. 200 Main
Street. and what they do there, before purchasing
elsewhere. dstf jels
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-09-14
FU e n A g q > !.

b. W. ~ II Il EE Cu''0
Warming and Ven,iEaiing Furnace.
Nine Sizes for Dwellings, School Houses Stores Churches,
Halls Factories &c, &C.
FANHIS FURNACE has found it way among some Of
the most practical and scientific gentlemen of our
land who firmly believe that Furnace exant excel
it in its power for Warming Efficiency in Pure Vena-
ton, Economy Fuel, Durability of Structure, Con-
veence of its Arrangement and Perfection of Principle.
Success entire wherever properly set.
Proofs that many hundreds of these are in operation
in all parts Of our country, and i'll some parts OF
Europe, to which we permitted to refer those who
want the best Furnace made.
CIVILIZATION
Is as perfectly secured by the modus operandi with this
Furnace with any other ever yet nventedand when
the true English and American principle applied, moth
ing thoroughly introduce pure air into all apart
meuts of building than the use of one or more Of these
Furnaces connection with proper Cowls and Nentiducs
We furnish plans.
AIso-The most approved RANGES with Hot Air, Hot
Water and Bath Boiler, &c, now in use.
Also-A great variety Of Penrhyn Marble Mantels,
Stone Chimney Pieces and Pier Slabs, Of the most elegant
and beautiful richest and rrest specimens the world aG
rs, representing the Italian, Pyrenese Egyptian, Gal
way, Spanish, Sienna, &c, &c In style and finish they
stand unrivaled, very highly polished, retain their
beauty much longer than common MARBLE and are not in
ured by coal gas smoke acids Prices from IS TO $40
each,
Parlor and Chamber Frame Crates, nj neat foreign and
domestic patterns.
Gothic and sni-crcuar Registers, Silver Tipped, fitted
to Chimney pieces, for nlets Of air from chimney instead
of floor
Iron, White Metal, Bronzed, Enamelled, and Silver
Plated Hot Air Registers and Crates, and School House
NentilatOrs.
Orders for the most approved Roof and Chimney Venti-
lators, answered at short notice,
Cooking, P3Elor, and Office Stoves, of Soap Stone
Iron, for Wood or soft or hard Coal.
Tin Sheet lyon. and Copper Work. to order.
soap tone links, Wash Tubs, and Bathing Tubs, and
Slate Stone Heartlls, worked to order at
III s. 113 Blackstone Street,
3. w. DUNKLEE * CO.'S,
Boston, March 81. d1y formerly SO 4 81.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-09-14
ARCANUM LIQUID HAIR DYE.

N1I-T-19z .JANKINS s. CL0UGH having used
~ ssJAz] ". all the different Hair Dyes, which have
TAEvA - been introduced to the market, they take
~ KS great pleasure in presenting to the pub
Ny5sTYn - lie, the above preparation superior to
S$3ts!Ii-f all others IN use for producing beaut-
~ g8S y full Brown or Black, in shorter time than
any other Dye, regardless Of the weather
and without injury to the Skin Persons wishing Color
the Hair Whskers will find less trouble in the use Of
this article, then in any other now in use.
Sold and applied at the Hair Dressing Saloon of JANK
ms CLoueH. Union Block. Also, sold Wholesale and
Retail at L. T. LAzELLs Druggist Store, 201 Main st.
JANKINs, CL0UGH, & WALLER,
aplZ du Sole Proprietors.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-09-14
4flc0itines.
AYERS
2 ( 4 I 5
Are curing the Sick to an extent never
before known of any Medicine.
INVALIDS, READ AND JUDGE FOR YOURGEL YES,


JULES HAUEL., ESQ., the well known perflmeR, Of
Chestnut street, PHILADELPHIA whose choice producN
are found at almost every toilet, says:
am happy to say of your CATHARTIc PILLS, that
use, than any other within my knowledge. Many OF my
trends nave reazed marked dement's from them ana CO.
clue WIN me III peieVns mat tney possess exIaoidl-
nary virtues or gvlns ot diseases and curing the suck.
1ney are MOI Only eneca pu SAFE ana pleasant 10 90
ak1i 9uSes S mnCi NUS !, eni V"ueo ny h0
puohc' "heh hey "Ie hho"h'
The venerable Chancellor WARDLAW, writes from
Baltimore, 18th April 1854:
cdr. J. C. AYER-Sir: have taken your Pills with
great benefit for the sessness anguor, loss of Appetite
and Bilious headache, which has of late years overaken
me III line spring A lew doses oil your Flls cured me-
family for conghs and colds with unfaing You
make medicines which cure, and feel it pleasure to
commend you for the good you have done and are dong
JOHN F. BEATTY ESQ., Sec of the Penn. Railroad
Co saws:
"Sr: Itake pleasure in adding INV testimony TO the
SSfy Of your nc having very
pie lam o usv IL UU, th anu @ G Hu nor shall
ever consent to be- while my means will procure them'
,, ~ i II e % D. % 'A1NS W. ~ VI "0s
Having used YOUR CAru.Rr,o PMS in NV practice.
certify from experience that thew are an Invaluable muir
gatve In cases of disordered 6Incons If The liver
Causing headache ndieestion cstivenes and the great
variety of diseases that follow thew are snTer remedy
than any other In all cases where purratve remedy
pubc as superior TO any other have ever found Thev
are sure in their operation and perfectly safe qualities
which make them an invaluabe article far nublic usa
have for many wears known YOUR Chsv Peeora as the
best Cough medicine in the world and these Pills are in
no wise inferior TO that admirable preparaton for the
treatment of Diseases"
&C 8eton Ma MN Of Is53
"DH ]. c. ArER-Dear SIR have been afflicted
from nv birth with scrofula in its worst form ard now
after twenty vears, trial and an untod Of amonf of sf
ferng have been completely cured in a few weeks bv
YOUR Pills With what feelings of rejoicing / write can
only be imagined when Won realize what have suffered
and how, long
Never until now have been free from this oathsome
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t1lcNicillEe.
ma CnNLNEl,s sNn1,p az clNsl

DR. CONINE'S SYRUP or GINSENG
~ AND MALVA.-fhis compound now established in
universal favor by its great and acknowledged merit is
used in every family and recommended by all Physicians,
This medicine IS based upon recipe procured IN China
by Dr. Coniue, the celebrated oriental traveller ls
deru properties for purifying the blood, and in all
plants Of bilious character everywhere acknowledged
For Inflammation of the Lungs, Splitting Of Blood Bron
chts and every disease of the vital organs this great
remedy is without parallel For Coughs Group, Whoop
ing Cough and all diseases ofthe Throat it is and
prompt 1t possesses the remarkable power of dis
solving, oosening, and removing, downward, all plegm
that may obstruct the throat aud is without question
Natures most potent remedy for CONSUMPTION and
all diseases that arise from Coughs and neglected Colds
has cur-d Canker Salt Rheum, Eryspeas, and scrotu-
R-dseases which have deded the power Of any other
bedcnes, have yielded to this 1t is palaable, aud rs
oestorer Of Appetite it stands unrvald. 1t has never
equaled Dyspcpe Remedy, and for Irritation
the Nerves, Lowness Of Spirits, Headache is sure
ure
The interesting history of the Ginseng, &c, is to be had
in pamphlets, gratis The compound is couaincdin quart
bottles 81 per bottle-sx bottles for S.
WILSON, FAIREANk 4 CO., Sole Propretors,
Nos 43 and Is Hanover ST., Boston.
Sold in Worcester by James Green, NJ. b. Green L.
Lazcll, and f. II. Marsh
Also for sale by the principal Druggists in the city and
country. dec13 d3law&w
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-09-14
ELENN'S TRUE VERBENA WATER.
III This delightful perfume, prepared by Chemical
process from the hot house plant,
LEMON TRIFOJTd

is confidently recommended the Ladies in particular
account Of its refreshing and delightful odour contains
all the fragrance of the plant itself in concentrated
FORM and will be found very useful for removing the Ian
guor occasioned by crowded rooms, &C. Also dec-
ious Perfume for the handkerchief and will be found much
cheaper than than the Extracts yet equally good, and
pleasant change for the Eau de Cologne.
For sale in Worcester, together with assortment Of
Glenns justly celebrated Perumery, by L. T. LAzEIL,
slBLEY ScorT, BUSH Co., E. Ii. MARSH, D. ScoTr,
JR, Nj B. GREEN, JAMES GREEN, Druggists, &c. and by
JSo. MoREY & Co., JANKINs & CLoUcH, Hair Dressers.
Manufactured only by L. W. GLENN, 20 South 4th st.,
Philadelphia to whom all orders be addressed.
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