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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

keep or make, orin any copy or ccltifi
cate which BY this act he is required ,c
make or give, knowingly make any false,
erroneous or fraudulent entry, record,
registration or written statement, he shall
for every such offence forfeit not less
than one hundred nor more than five
hundred dollars.
81. Ifany person, upon whose infor.
nation or statement any record or regis.
tra,ion may lawfully be made under this
act, shall knowingly give any false in
formation, or make any false statement
o be used for the purpose of making
any such record or registration, he shall
forfeit not less than fifty nor more than
three hundred dollars for every such of.
fence, .rNslg
os. The auditor of public accounts
shall furnish the clerk Of every county
and corporation court and every com.
missioner Of tho revenue with all forms
and Instructions which he may deem
necessary or proper for carrying this act
into effect. r.s.-s sou Ea d.
. 30. This act shall take effect on the
first day Of July eighteen hundred and
fify.,hree. , ..r
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04
The llalaE.s Test Of Honesty,

A New England sea captain, who
visited India beyond the Gauges was
boarded by Malay merchant, a man of
considerable property, mud asked if he
had any tracts he could par, with. The
American, at o loss how To account fer
such singulsrrequess from such man
enquired:
"Wha, do you want with tracts, you
cannot read word Of them"
"True. but | have use for hem liev.
ertkeless. Whenever an" "-2 q Jour
conu,rymen or an EngIishman, calls On
me TO trade. put one tract in his way,
and watch him. If he reads it soherIy
and with interest. | iuier that he will not
cheat me, if he throw it aside with con.
tempt or proianc oath, have no more
to do with him-l cannot trust him.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04
POETRY.
THE MOUNTAIN FAREWELL.

l came from The mountains Of the old Granite
State,
Where tho bill, a.c so lofty, magnificent and
great;
have left kindred spirits in the land of.hs bcst,
And I've badc them adieu for the far distant west.
oh, thy mouutsins, oh thy valleys
In my old native State.
Thy hills and thy valleys arc sacred unto me-
No matter what in lands Of others l may sec;
may view scenes SO sunny, so fair, so smooth,
How think of my cottage that stands in the
grove. ~
Oh my childhood! oh tha. homestead,
In my old native State.
When think Of the fair one tia. once we, my
pride,
As she royed among the mountains, so closely By
my side;
And sigh for those days, that never can come
back, ...
Az she lies on The shore Of the bold Mertimack.
Oh that loved one, oh that graveyard,
In my old native State.
A mother dear I've lost she has gone to the grave
She was tho dearest blessing, that God ever gave;
Now 60 10 the spot, where buried lies her love-
And seem 10 hear her singing with the angels
above.
Oh my mother! I'll bless her as she lies
In my old native State.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04
The Moravian Missions, Judge Lane,

Judge Lane, Of Sandusky, delivered befcrs
the Cincinnati Mercantile Association a
very interesting all instructive discourse up
on the Morarian mis.iois in Ohio, a subject
of great importance, and hitherto sadly o.
vcrlooked in the history OF This State. 1t
is published in the Cincinnati Commercial,
The Murayian mission in Ohio was a sub.
jec, to which Judge Lane had given much
attention. In searching the earlier history
OF the brave men and women who esta bIisll.
ed schools and churches among the Indians,
first in Pennsylvania and then in Ohio, he
had come into possession Of some rare and
valuable manuscript journals, and othsr pa
pers whose importance 10 the historic stu
den, and 20 the antiquarian could hardly be
over.eslimaled. The lecturer held in his
hands the plainly and even elegantly writ
ten manuscript diaries Of David Senberger,
lso understood,) and cher Moravians, who
were the first white persons that built n re-
sidence in Ohio, and the first to obtain a
gran, Of land for the purposes Of cultivutiOu.
Mr.. Lane performed the part Of thorough
ly impartial historian in his narrative ofthe
Moravan mission. Ele loved his own Coun.
Try, but the truth made him admit that his
own countymen had sinned agains, the Mo-
rayians. Aside from earlier acts Of iajns'
tice, the expedition of Americans tTom
pittsbutg 10 the Momvian mission settle.
ment, OIL the Muskineum, Setwecn 1850 and
l790, would forever blot American history.
These Missionaries were always cncom'
passed by the severest ttials-trinls which
broke up one settlement after another, scat
tered the devoted apostles Of the wilderness
and finally ended in the most horrible catas.
,rorhe in The syuals of border life 0ret
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

sixty converted Indians, and their faithful
tecchers-men, women and children, werf
Slaughtered by the expedition from Pitts
burg and their mousled corpses burned with
the buildings in which they lay. During
tho war Of the Revolution, the Moravians
were The constant objects Of British suspi-
con and cruelty; At all times they were
subject 10 the hostile excursions Of Indian
savages at war with the tribes in whose
midst they were laboting.
The Moravians had contributed greatly 10
The early settlement and agricultural dere-
lopement of the Mississippi valley, and for
this reason, as well us for their spsi,ua! To-
bors among tho Indians, deserved vel! Of
posierily. y,
In concluding his valuable lecture, MF.
Lane remarked that the manuscript journals
of the Mo,ayian missionaries, Heckeweldef,
Sciuberger and others, abounded in valuable
contributions to the early history OF Ohio,
during period when there were few records
save official documents; and he hoped that
Cincinnati would purchase them fos one OF
her pu6lc libraries.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

On the morning of the 18th inst, he
ute a hearty breakfast at q neighbor's
house, and started for the residence OF
his mother, 2 10 miles distant. He took
the road On which he knew Servilla ira.
relcd in going 10 school, and he caIcuIa'
ted to meet her. The schooI-house is
part way down long and steep hill
Some hundred yards beyond it he met
her, and she said Good morning, Hen
ry;" he made no remark, but took hold
of her right arm with his left hand, and
with his right instantly drew a seIE.cock-
ing, six. barrelled Aliens revolver, and
discharged it several times into the side
of her head, and she fell lifeless. In.
stantly he put one of Aliens one barrel
rife pistols perpenlicularly to the side
of his head, little above the car, and
discharged it, and the ball passed through
his head and he fell by her side sense
less. Her brother, IS years old, was
near BY. also some smaller children; and
they were terribly frightened. so that
before they had got the rows to'he near,
est house, two men came along and
found them ns above described.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

WILD RACE OF A LocoMoTrTE.-1n
the Cincinnati Commercial Of Satur'
day last we find an account of some.
what singular collision on the Miami
road at Milford. The engine of a
freight train ran into the rear Car Of a
passenger train. which was standing still
at the depot. The commercial says:-
"When Mr.. Watt, engineer of the
mail train, heard the crash Of the col
lision he supposed his own train would
be driven over him, aud, with his assis.
tants, sprang of. The furnace had just
been crammcd with wood, and there
was full head of steam on. Tho force
Of the blow uncouplcd the locomotive
and tender from the baggage cur, at the
same Instant jerking Tie lercr and hr0c-
ing tie throttle ralEe a0idc open! Away
sped the locomotive like an arrow, or,
ii we might so say, like n fiat of Omnip.
otonce, sweeping down the track at sew
.cnty miles an hour! God help any hap
less train met or overtaken; help the
city, but fall fourteen miles below, for
that distance will be devoured in fifteen
minutes! .... ...-.....
"Hsrnoss me down with your iron bsndt,
j Dc sure of your curb and rein;
: dBorIscorn the strength Of your pIny headS
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

GREAT MBw. How FALLEN!-Oue day
some days ago. there were taken to the
tombs in N. York, while in state OF
bcastly intoxication, lawyer who had
been somewhat distinguished in his pro
fession-a historian, the author ofa stan.
dard work-an editor once talented aud
of great respec,abiIiIy-.and lastly, a
clergyman, man Of refined manners,
and highly educated. The lawyer was
let off the next morning, on promise of
better behavior; the historian succeeded
in getting his liberty, TO ge. drunk again
in the morning following; the editor was
sent to the Aims House: and the clergy
man at the date of our information, still
remained in durance. What an exam.
pie this Of the loyelidg power of strong
drinks! Truly, it spares not the high
nor tho humble"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

Ger ur.-Thnt time is i'll spent which
some luxurious people pass inanorning
between sleeping and waking, after ma.
ture has been fully grati6ed. He who
is awake may be doing something; lie
who is asleep is iecciyiug the refresh
ment necessary to fit him for actioni but
the hours spent in dozing can hardly
be called existance.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

WHAT a MAS LEAvrs.-"How much
did he leave :" exclaimed A., on one
occasion when the inquiry was made.
How much did he leave! Why, of
course, he left all he had. He did not
take the first cent with him. Penniless
as he came into the world, so, pennilcss
he went out Of it. Pardon me-" said
B., you mistake my meaning. What
was he estimated to be worth 7" All
as to that" replied IL, 9" DO not know.
Most people think he had immense
wealth. But what most effects me is
the fact that however much he had, ho
left it all. Not square inch Of his M.
merous lots, nor dime Of all his hoard
ed money could he take across the dark
valley" He leaves more. Hc leaves
that on earth, which lie carries to the
judgment seat. He leaves bis example
and character whether distinguished for
piety or for goddess worldliness, may
exert an influence on his children and
friends that will be transmitted in the
world for ages, Let US remember when
'aeathremoves US, that We -feave-Eninfu:
ence on earth for veal or for woe, far
more important than wealth.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

The best specimen of original criti-
c;sm we ever heard was in stage coach
ride to Berry Edge. Three of were
talking about Adam aud his fall. The
point Of discussion was the apparent i'm
possibility that perfect man like Nd:
am could commit sin.
"But he wasn't perfect" calculated
one Of the three.
Wasn't pcrfecs!" CALCULATED we in
Gmazement.
"No, sir, be wasn't perfect repeat
cd our commentator.
"What do you meant" We asked.
"Well," answered the authority, "ho
was made perfect, | admit, bathe didn't
stay perfect"
"How2"
why, wus not ono of his ribs reno
vedl If he was perfect with all s,ibs.
he was not perfect after losing one
was he, say'"
Our say was silence. Wc were con.
yinccd, tlleu, that woman wus the cause
sof mans original impsrfection. g's
The most difficult thing in the. world is
10 talk good nonsense. The horse can't
counterfeit, the ass's bray, ~
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

Pleading a, tho har-says western
editor, in trying to persuade bar.keeP'
er to trust you for three cent nipper'
Nothing sits 80 gracefully upon children,
aud makes them SO lovely as habitual res.
pee, and dutiIulIy department towards
their parents and their superioEs'
II is said that small twiss Of CEDAR
chopped fine and mixed with their grain
will cure cough in horses; and that hes
been used with complete success.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

Coon Aymsls.7-Ne7pr keep d pooti
naliormed animal 81 airy kind, il is better
to kill or give away such than incur the
expense Of keeping them, and the risk Of
having their peculiar deformi,edcommuni-
Gated 10 the resi- of your stock. The ju-
dicious CulIey has truly remarked that Of
al! animals OF whatever kind, those with
the smallest and cleanest bones are gene
rally the best and finest meat! they archie
hardest, heallhipsl, aud best feeders able
10 bear the most fatigue when living and
worth the mos. per pound when dead.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

AGRICULTURAL.
SAYINGS FOR FARMERS,
By Dir. FRANKLIN.

..... f0""" a..Fs a+N, - ~, ~.
sloth, like rust, consumes iss'eT ,.lan
labor wears, while the used Key Is ai"'As ai
bright, s..s a.., r..o.
Dost thou love life? Then DO ho'
rqsanbes time, iq5 that is the stuff !lie ! y
made Of. s,f
The sleeping 6x cathes no poultry:
He that riseth late must trot all day and
shall scarce overtake his business az
night
Early to bed and early ,ofise' makes
man healthy wealthy anu WISE
There ere no gains without pans
Atthc working mans house munger
looks in but never enters. ~,
Plough deep while sugars s.eep' 'AN
you sha'l nave COT" 70 Ssi' - As 7
Ons to-day IS woIih Two t0'mo.r'~S' T'.l
Handle your tools without nlltens--e AtIes
cat 10 gloves catches no nice rs s;s,
The eye Of a master will 90 more Worf
than both his hands Not e oversee
w0Ekmen is 10 leave them S y0a1E l'"' pu's'
open. ~ a.
little can DO DO al. great eat, m,,snie, Ins, a. ,s
wan. ol na'I ,sis so snos "%. n.s.ios, ' sor tba
want want Of IF nos bsr;. hs m sG5is sr was was is . 0s ms
want o. "Olss,Sas,,.S, '.,.,s. W., w;l1
~ ia' A''''s" .' man, 49,. a w.
IT tyou would oe f'cn' ''iaA u s''N1s %
well as ge'iing'
What maintains one voice wonld bring
Dptwo Children. :...
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WASTED.

"Hc hath wasted his goods,"--LusE xvi. ]
Wasted!
Precious pearl Of time,
Moments rich as diudcms!
One by one they come unnoted;;
One by one aiar they foatcd!
One by one! till myriads sped
Far away TO join the dead,
Till that lost life, sliatrcr'd broken,
Won no heaven born light nor token
Drited 10 the fearful shore,
Helpless, hopeless evctmore! .
Wasted!
Gifts Of doubtless mind
By the Hand Eternal given;
i! They had mounted to the skies, -
! Meet and ,reyerent sacrifice ....-...l u
To the Majesty ofhenven; ~
But that spirit.lyrc, erst strung
To swec, haEnonies unspoken,
Shisercd and its deep chords broken,
Murmureth but of songs unsungi
ofrich melodies flung wildly
offamc's gorgeous altar FIRE;
One brief moment in its brightness
Flashing swiftly to cxpirei
On high purposes all blasted!
Talents hidden, treasures wasted!
Consecrate al Mawmon's shrine,
Owing no. the Hand Divine.
Wasted. ..
Founts ofdccpest love.
GiAs Of mercy from ADORE,
Layistled OH human breast,
Striving for an earthly rest;
On human idol pouring
Treasures from affections deep,
A. a human shrine adoring.
Waking but to writhc and weep;
Starting from its dream ofrapture
At the touch Of mortal care!
On its shisercd idols gazing,
In the frenzy ofdcspair.
Heart sore stricken! Love Eternal
Woos thee from heavenly throne;
lie, the worlds Redeemcr, asks thee
Now TO trust the unchunging One!
wastcd-youth's rich golden hours
was,cd-lotticst, michtiest powers!
Wastcd-munhood's glorious prime,
Hopes, and aims, and thoughts sublime!
wcep's, thou7 Ere life's setting sun,
Ere Times fecting sands be run,
Rouse thee from ignoblc rest,
Toll to win the land more blcst.
Swiftly arc thy moments flying;
Up! ere hope be dropping, dying!
Ere high purposes all blasted
Speak thy life forever wasted.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

Salt ,Jar Sdep.-Fron experiments ii
is found that sheep which are led with
about one-teuth of an ounce oi salt daily
will increase In weight just double Of
sheep that are not thus rrgulary saltcd
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

wovHDs OF CsrrLr.-The most as
grnva:eA wounds Of domestic animals
urc easily cured with portion of the yolks
ofeggs mixed inthe spirits ofturpentine.
The part affected must be bathea scys-
raj times with the mixture, when e par
feet cure will be effected in as hours,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

To prevent scourS in young calves, a
little chalk is recommended to be put in
the milk. ,s43l5
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

pA company Of FIVE men shot nine
hundred pigeons in one evening at the
great roost in Tisemingo county, Missis'
slppi; and John Ross and William Duncan
siso, and killed each other in a dght on the
occasion.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

Revsngois n common passion, itistho
sin of the uninstruc,ed. The savage
deems it noble; but Christ't religion
which is tho Sublime Civilizer, emphat;I
ically CONDEMNS it. Why} Beeapse1
religion ever seeks ,o,ennoble mani and
Ro,hiug SO lcbascs hin as revenge,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-02-04

English railway companies new re-
fnso to take lsfuccl coin from passengers
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law of Virginia.
AN ACT

Concerning the registration Of births,
marriages and deaths. Passed April
II, 1858,
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NoRGANToWN, Va) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1854
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sioth, like rust, consumes iasser thar
labor wears, while the used key is always
bright.
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-01-05
RICHARD MARVIN,
On Third Street. ST. pouI.

Is NO" ENGAGED EXCLUSIVELY AS DEALER IN GLASS
GLASSWARE, cHIN,wARE, oUEEsswARE AND
CRoCKERV, on THE souTu OF THE
STREET, NEXT DOOR rREsLEy's,
And nearly opposite the Post Office 7
BELIEVING that the trade of our town will now war
rant an establishment devoted solely to this branch
Oh business, the subscriber calls the attention of his
friends and all who in Of goods in his line to the
act mat he is prepared To receive them on the most
liberal and accommodating TERMS and has on hand and
now arriving, very large and well selected stock nj
goods, ordered expressly for the market COMPRISING The
usual Nariees and many other articles not to be met
With ell. ewhere in this town
T.. 4. blue edged, dip painted printed white granite
nown. Line and mulberry eaTthenware:
Pure white, enanellcd, lusre blue figured and gold
band, English china;
White, gold band, end decorated french china;
All '"e 'aTlcties o! American cut PLAIN and pressed
glassware OF Eastern and Western manufactures;
German and Bohemian glassware, \ great variety;
English i. d. pipes; American pipes and pine heads;
Alarse assortment al looking glasses elegant apuu,d
tea trays OF our own imrortaton;
britannia coffee and egpots casters. pitchers etc n
great variety Of first rate quality;
large and elegant assorimt Mt of Cornelius g. Co 5
celebrated solar lard LAMPS chandeliers girandoles etc
gilt. olive, and damasK;
Together with large variety OF articles not usually
imported for this market.
an prepared 10 offer large stock of goods ordered
expressly Tor ts trade, unusually favorable terms
Asserted crates pacNcd for the country trade in the
best manner KEEP coTstantly ON hand.
My goods ar put mp the best manner by careful
and experienced packers, and may be trans ported any
distance by wagon otherwise, without risk or break
age.
Call and examine goods for Yourselves
Particular attention is invited To my STOCK of Window
Glass OF all SIZES AID qualities which will bt sold here
Tor less prices than ever before offered in st Paul and
very sinai ADVANCE upon the cost AT the manufacturers
for cash III hand. RICHARD MARVIN
ia IA. a Il,
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-01-05
EARSl

fvNlE undersigned, direct from st. Louis, would in
u form the,citzens Of st. Paul and vicinity as well
as The rest OF MINNESOTA, that he has permanently
iabished himself in ST. Pan for their special
mosatio, ana for tho purpose OF carrying his old
business in which lac feels assured he has already won
good reputation. He keeps constantly ON hand all
kinds oil Cigars, OF the best quality, Chewing and
Smoking Tobacco of various brands, with a good as
sortment OF Pipes &c, &c All Of which he can and
will sell as cheup as Can be bought in ST. Louis Ga
lena. lie wishes it distinctly understood that he has
come to ST. Paul make IL his home where he homes
TO 'ive and let live" and feels confident he can supply
all parts Of the Territory with every thing his line on
the most reasonable terms And any article purchased
of him, and failing give entire satisfaction can be re-
turned and the money will be refunded.
All ne asks Is come and see'' al his on
Third street. few doors above Jackson, where he il
always on hand ready and willing to wait upon his
friends, and no trouble TO show goods.
7-tf I CANpREII
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-01-05
BELLS! BELLS. BELLS:

|SNlE Subscribers manufacture and keep constantly
n On hand al sizes OF Church, Factory, Steamboat
Ferry. Locomotive School House, and Plantation Bell.
These Bells are hung with the Patent Iron Notes with
movable arms. They can be turn around so that the
clapPer VIII strike in place which is desirable
alter bel has been rung few years. Springs
hXed III rev way TO prevent the ciapper from resting
on The Bell thereby pro'ongiNE the sound These Bells
are manuao ured from the stock and cast in
iron castings Al this Foundry these were FIRST used
and are found to he great Improvement. We give n
written warrantee that if Church Bells break within
one year from date of purchase, with fair usage, we
viii recast without charge. The of all Bells
warranted. Nearly 5000 Bells have been sold
from this Foundry, which is the best evidence their
superiority. We have IS Gold and Silver Medals
awarded from the various Fairs for the best Bells for
sonorousness and purity of tone' We pay particular
attention TO getting up Peals Chimes and can refer
to those furnished by Our Foundry within few
rods OF the Hudson River, Erie Canal, and R,ii Dads
running II every direction As this is the largest csta
lishment OF the kind in the United States and has the
LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF BELLS, orders can be filed
with great dispatch We refer TO Bells in ANY of
the States. Old Bells taken in exchange for new ones
Levels, Compasses, &C., constantly hand. Address
A. MENEELYS SONS
l5-ly. West TROY N Y
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CONFEC.


TIE subscribers in returning their thanks TO their
patrons and the public in General for the liberal
encouragement they have received, desire to inform
them that the! have machinery and other facilities
supply the Territory with Plain and Fancy Candy of
their own mannheim among Others. all of Stick
Candy, Rose and Burnt Almonds, Coranders, Ansse
Acidulated Fruit and all other kind Of Drons; Candy
and Sugar Toys, &c. which they will sell by the box
NJ lower rates adding freight, than il be bought in
Salens or st. Louis with the advantage of ha wing
fresh article. Also, French, German and English TOYS
and Fancy Goods All orders for Cakes and Ice Cream
promptly filled ut the lowest possible prices
~ REM * kARCHER.