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Michael Cross, Adm'r. PlF. }.
Us. In Ghancery.
MariaC ress, widow, &c. dts.

Pursuant TO the decree rendered in the
foregoing case at the August term Of the Cir
cult Court Of Preston county, 1888, J shall,
on Tuesday the second day Of the November
term Of the county court Of Preston county,
(it being court day. ut the front door Of the
courthouse in KingwoOd, proceed to sell the
Land in the bill and proceedings mentioned
consisting Of TWO TRACTS,-one OF lol
acres aud the other DO acres, lying in the
county Of Preston, on upper Sandy Greek,
near George Browns, oil credit of Q, u 4
IS months, the purchaser giving bonds with
approved security, bearing interest from the
day oil sale; lien will also be retained up
on tho same until the purchase money is
paid. The title is believed to be good, bu,
only such title as is vested in me by virtue
Of The decree will be made.
G. CRESAP, Commissioner.
October z, 1854.
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sll,roap Reaoi,ss.
aThe Whole Business Of Life.o


The amiable and gifted Jane Taylor,
The last time she took her pen, lit was on
the day preceding her dea!h,l wrote as fol-
lows:
eoh, my dear friends, if you knew
what thoughts have now, you would see
as DO, that the whole business oflife is
preparation for DEATH"
How much time is spent in preparing
tolive! How little preparing to die!
One who had lived more than fifty years
said as the hand of death was upon him,
al have all my days been getting ready
to live andnow ] must DIE"
Wouldmsn hut spend as much time in
/, preparing % die asthey spend in preparing
toliye, the physical gonies of death would
not so frequently be heightened by the ag-
onies Of despair.
aThe whole business Of life is TO pre-.
pare for DEATH" Thousands old eath-beds
-death,beds Of rejoicing, and death.beds
OF despair-have borne witness to this
truth. The reader will bear witness to
it-perhaps at an early day.
In view of this truth, this very day
should be spen. in preparing TO die. Our
chiefattention should this day be given to
those things which shall prepare US for the
closing day oflife. In The same manner
should all our coming days be spent.
Such course would not render life a
dreary waste. Far from it. That man
bertenioy,lifs whoisbest prepared, olsave
it. :,
Iii. a mournful thought, that, in all
probability, some reader Of these lines will
meet death with being prepared for its
dread realities.
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Glorious Development.

Rev. Mr.. Kincaid thus refers 10 the
prospects in Burrnah:
You will recolect how often | express
ed to you my anxiety in reference TO the
native ministry. The Lord has heard our
prayers, and we have gifts and graces such
as / have never seen before in Burmah.-
Burmans preaching with fitness OF soul,
from the heart and to the heat. ! have
longed to see this day, and our prayers
and have answered. Rejoice with US
] am anxious to see more, even q great
company ofthem that publish the word.
Why may we not hope TO see scores 81
mighty men fitted BY nature, BY education
and BY the. Holy Spirit working with them
to 90 forth as heralds Of Christ.
The gospel has power. If we will only
preach it and theathenism cannot stand be-
fore it. Ny way. is to take no notice Of
h.athenism, but just preach Christ and
him cruci6ed the way oflife forlOst men,
There is no subject the benighted heather
can better understand. Down, deep in
their soul.ihey are convicted, the BOod-
hism crumbles off like dry clay. is a
rare thing for a heather TO say one word
to sustain bis Boodhism. .
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From tbs Home and Foreign Journal.
Japan.

~
1t will not be improper TO state, that
the Board have received most earnest ap-
peal from our brethren in Shanghai on be.
half Of Japan. They regard the way as
opening for the communication Of The gos-
pei TO that people. Are the churches rea-
dyto meet this call Of Providencel Who
will be ready to go. From the Journal
we learn that one Of the churches of the
South Sea Isles, made up ofconverts from
heathenism, is moving in this thing. TIE
Journal says:
The Hawaiian Missionary Society has
appropriated one thousand dollars, and
placed it at the disposal of the Board, for
the purpose of sending missionary to
Japan. The immediate cause ofthis &C.
tlon, was the arrival at Honolulu OF the
United States ship Of war sarasota, with
the news tha. Commodore Perryihas con-
cluded a treaty of amity and friendship
with Japan, thus atfording the hope that
the way is preparing for the spread Ofthe
gospel in those islands. "lf a missionary
or missionaries shall be sent" the Secreta-
ry writes, "then our Society will gladly
furnish further aid"
Healso adds: "The Lord seems 10 be o.
pening China and Japan in wonderful
manner to the gospel. Are the churches
prepared to occupy these feldsw The
Hawaiian churches seems 10 be "forward"
10 do their part; what response will the
churches in this country give ,othem.
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Michael Hartman, Pin. In pursuance of a
rs. decree Of the circuit
Israel S!t s.Gg S|. Joseph court Of Preston co.
Michael Kmiman, In pursuance Of de-
Is. cree of the Circnit SuPe.,
Israel ShGfer and ror Court Of Law and
Joseph Bishop. Chancery for Preston CO. %;
rendered in this cusp, the undersigned will
sell at the front door of the house IN
Kingwood, on the l4lh day Of November
next, THAT being the second day OF the next
quarterly term Of the county court oil said
county,) SO acres of LAND, it being the
same named and referred 10 in the bill and
proceedings. :.
| shull sell said Land as directed by said
decree, on crrd, OF 6, IL and IS months,
taking bond md security from the purchaser
bearing interest from the day Of sale, and re-
tanning a lien upon sad land for the purchase
money. Said land is situate about u mile
south of.Kingwood. and the title is believed
10 be good, bu, | will only give such title as
am authorised hv virtue Of said deere.
WILLIAM ELLIOTT.
October 7, 1854. Sheriff Preston Co.
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JVilliam Conley, &c. Plfs.
VS.. In Chantsry.
Lcmfs N, Stafford. Def.

1eWts Az S'upVa' bSh'
Pursuant to the decree rendered in :he fore.
going case at the Spring term of the Circuit
Court Of Preston county, 1854, shall, on
Tuesday the second day OF the November
term of the county court OF Preston county,
Ii, being court day at the from. door Of the
courthouse in Kingwood, proceed to sell 10
the highest bidder, the LAND in the bill and
proceedings mentioned, known as The 'Hap'
leg Place situate, lying and being in the
said county Of Preston upon credit OF o.
IL and IS months, with interest ffomihe day
of sale; the purchaser or purchasers giving
bond with approved security. lien vii! be
retained upon said land until the purchase
money is paid, The title is believed to be
good, but only such title as is vested in me
as Commissioner under the decree will be
made. r. E. C0WAN,
October Z, 1854. Commissioner.
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China WllI be Converted.

A deeply interesting state of things is
beginning TO exist in Annoy. Themision-
arie, ofthe London Missionary Society, by
recent intelligence, have been cheered BY
the hopeful concern gilmore than twenty
native Chinese. The day of china's re-
demption will soon come. For this let
our churches earnestly pray.
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ISRAEL ,''''' s' ; :: e a. In c'...s',.

Pursuant 10 The decree rendered in the
foregoing cause a, the Spring term Of the
Circuit Court Of Preston county, ls54-l
shall on Tuesday the second day Of the No.
vember term Of the county cour, Of said coun'
,y for 1854. at the front door Of the court
house III Kingwood, proceed to sell 10 the
highest bidder the LAND in the bill aud
proceedings mentioned, situate in the coun'
iy Of Preston, on the waters Of tile upper
Little Sandy, and consisting Of one hundred
and eighty acres, or so much thereof us may
be necessary TO satisfy said decree upon a
credit Of six, twelve and eighteen months
the purchaser giving bond with approved Sc
curity, bearing interest from the day Of sale;
lien viii I've retained upon said land until
the payment Of the purchase money. The
title is believed 10 be good, but | will only
convey such title as is vested in me by said
decree. L. E. C0WAN,
October I, 1854. Commissioner.
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1000 BOOK AGENTS WANTED !
Commissioners Sale Of Valuable Land,
IN PRESTON COUNTY.

IN PkESlON COUNll.
Eliza C. Lazicr, etal, pl'As.. Tn pursuance
Ferguson jenkins, ct al, Dop,s,, Of the Circuit
John lianway's Ez'cr, CourtofPrcston
vs.. County, render
Ferguson Jenkins, cd in these eau
ses, the undersigned, as Commissioner named in
said Decree, will sell a, the front door Of the
Court House in Kingwood,
On The 18Th day Of November nett,
(beinr the first day of the next quarterly term
Of tho County Court of said county, three scye-
raj TRACTS OF LAND, lying in said county, on
the waters Of Upper Sandy; one tract containing
ls5 acrcs,-one other tract containing loo acres,
and the remaining tract containing Ga acres.
shall sell the first named tract first, as direct
ed by said Decree, which tract is described in
deed from John Hanway and wife and G. r. C.
Allen and wife to said jenkins. dated Sth Septem-
Der, 1919, on credit Of 8, 6 aud months, ta-
king bond with good security from the purchaser,
bearing interest from the day Of sale, for the
purchase money. The remaining two tracts will
be sold on the same terms. u5
The titles OF said tracts Of Land arc considered
good, but, selling as commissioner, shall only
sell such title as am authorized by virtue oil
said decree. JOHN P. BYRNE,
September 9, 1854. Commissioner.
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IMPORTANT TO MANY.

A LII PERSONS indebted to the late firm Of
n. Raymond & pckcnpaugh, and also to tho
Estate Of Nicholas pickenpaugh, dec'd.are here
by notified that tho Books, Accounts and Notes
due suid Firm and Estate arc now nmy possess
sion las Executor Of N. Pickonpaugh, dec'd) for
collection and settlement, and all persons indebt-
cd to said Firm or Estate are earnestly requests
cd to call and pay and settle their respective
debts, as the business is bound lo'be closed up
as soon US practicable.
R. L. BEEBaAlRI.
Juse !, 1854. Err. d ". P'ts:fnaaSst..
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Lei those nog buy rho nerr bought before,
And those who Always bought now buy The more
n LARGER STOCK
Than ever heretofore, may now be found at
Rogers & Fogle's Cheap Cash Store.
Large stock, low prices, and new styles,
Staples aud ianccs, piles on piles,
The assortment large and quite complete,
With competition 10 compete.
We sell CHEAP goods for CASH you know,
And that is why We sell so low. tits
Our Fancy GoUds we first will number,
And try your minds not to cucumber
With sundry things Of small dimension,
And which are not worth your attention.
Therefore VIC mention silks and satins,
OF which We have superior patterns,
OF every style and every fashion,
To suit Tho taste OF every nation:
The red, the white, the black, tho blue,
With pink and buff, the changing, too,
Whose beauties cannot fail 10 win
A smile from those who cannot grin
And some, no doubt, will laugh outright,
To see so rich, so great sight.
The next in order you must know
Are goods Of dress and calico.
We have all kinds and every brand,
That's manufactured in the land.
Next comes our Prints, Hats, Caps and Boots,
Which canno, fail VIC think 10 suit,
Preceding onwards in tho race
Before your minds we next will place,
The Queenswares, a little Hardware, too,
splendid stock, clean, nice and new
In order that you may be able
To ornament your dinner table.
We have good pepper, too, and spice,
Soap, alum, ginger, mace and rice,
Coffee, sugar, tea and rope.
Come friends, we do sincerely hope
That every person large and small,
Both young and old, low and tall,
Will give us an carly call.
The Subscribers would by this method tende
to their friends and customers their thanks 70
the patronage We have received at your hand
during the past season. We feel deeply thank
full for past iavors, and hope TO make oursclyc
in no way unworthy of their continuance. w
have not appeared before you to say what W
have done, can, or will do, but would simpl
point you TO our career during the past season u
an index to the coming. Call and see US, friends
as we will be glad TO sec YOU whether you pur
chase or not. ROGERS FOiLE.
P.S. All approved trade taken in exchang
for goods at cash prices.
Morgantown, Va, Sept. %, 1854.
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ssumS DRUGS AND %
- MEDICINES y
TpANK, NJ. CHALFANT,

A, ,hc Slim Of the Golden Mortar, corner
nam, ,T AlIey and Main street, has the freshest
Dia'',om aa. " .,nck of Drugs and Medicines ever
G n%nd i IN Morsantown For the truth Of this he
loGna III INV ~ sI the Physicians who haro exam
refers you W., ~ ~ ~" July s, 1864.
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" DIR. ]. B. ANARCHISTS
CELEBRATED CATHOLICO
FOR THE RELIEF AND CURE OF
SUFFERING FEMALES.

1t stands pre-
eminent for its
curative powers
in all the discas
co forwhichi 10
recommended,
usually called
Fee lie
Complaints.
Ofthese arc Pro-
iapsus Uteri, or
falling Of the
Womb; Fiuor Al
bus, or Whites
Chronic kfam-
nation and u
ceration Of the
IYomb: Meiden-
tai Hemorrhdge,
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GUN-SMlThElNG.
Morgan,own, Sept. ., 1854.
NORTH-W ESTERN HOTEL.

NORTH-W ESTERN HOTEL.
VNHE undersigned would respectfully announce
Il 10 tho public that he has leased the house
known as I" tho Northwestern Hotel" situated
in CLARKSBURG, Va. The house and iarni-
,ure arc now undergoing general course Of re-
pair and renovation, which, when completed,
will render this one Of the most pleasant houses
in the country. The Rooms arc large, airy and
conveniently arranged. A portion of the house
is now ready for the accommodation Of company,
and public patronage is respectfully solicited
No pains will be spared to render those who may
encourage this house comfortable, contented
and happy. SAMUEL WALKER, Proprietor.
Clurksburg, Va, June !, 1854.
PISA limited number Of Boardcrs can be
accommodated with rooms.
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NO HUMBUG!
And DOWN WITH THE GAS HOUSES!

TIE undersigned, thankful to the citizens OF
organ,own aud vicinity for their most liberal
atronage during the p asst season, take the liber-
to inform our numef Gus friends and the public
generally that We have received the largest, mos,
fashionable and cheapest stock OF
FALL g. WINTER CLOTHING,
ever brought to this part of the country; and as
our Clothing is OF our own manufacture, We offer
it to tho public MS a better and cheaper article
than goods purchased from other merchants, or
at auction, where generally all the trash is sold.
We arc confident thu, our stock will please the
most fas,idious, and hope that those who are in
need OF anything in our line will call soon while
our assortmc nj is complete.
Our Stock cons lists in part Of all kinds Of Over
Coats, double Coats, Boys Goats, fine irock Goats,
Business Goats, Pants of every description, a
large assortment ofvcs,s, Crayats, Collars Boots,
Hats and Caps, Under Shirts and Drawers, and
in short full assortment Of all kinds OF Mcn's
and Boys apparel.
Morgantown, Sept. %, 1858. SIN.
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For Cash Or Trade only!
Fresh .GrriUGs at The
Variety Store & Clothing Emporium MOL
High street, Morgunto,cn, Va.

High street, MorgaatO'en, Va.
GROCERIES, Hardware, Quecnsware, Glass,
ware, Stonewarc, Iron, Nails, Salt, Castings,
Hill side, Ohio Shaver, Patent Lever and True
American ploughs, Plough Points md Landsdes.
Ladies' dress goods, of almost every desirable
pattern, dress trimmings, white and fancy color,
ed Grape shawls, and almost everything the ladies
may want, and very cheap, too.
Gcntlemen's and Boys wear for Spring and
Summer; black, blue and brown Sack, Frock
and Dress Coats; pants, vests, drawers, cravats,
shirts and shirt collars, gloves, pocket and neck
handkerchieis, hats, boots and shoes, and every
article gentlemen may want TO complete their
wardrobe. We invite everybody to call, as oul
stock is complete and we are determined to be
second to none.
We buy for cash; We sell for cash; we have
but one price, and will sell our goods at the very
lowest figures. We can and will sell as low as
any house in town, east west, north or south.
If attention to business and honorable dealing
will give us friends we arc determined 10 have
them. Our motto is Quick Sales, small profit:
and ready pay. LAZIER & FLEMING.
Morgantown, juno 3, 1854.
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JUST RECEIVED,

At The Nep Drug Store:
Rushton & Clark's pure Cod Liver Oil,
Nlunn's Elixir Of Opium, ~
Juyne's, Louden's and Radway's Medicines,
Liyerwor, and Tar, and Ayers Cherry pcetoraI
July s, 1851.
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or Flooding: Painful, Suppressed and Irregular
Aienstruation, &c., with all their accompanying
evils, Cancer exccpted,) no matter how seYerg
or of how long standing. RI. u
The Cathoicon far surpasses other remedies in
being more certain, less expensive, and leaving
tho system in better condition. Let all inter-
cstcd call and obtain pamphlet (rREE) contain
ing ample proof, from the most respectable sour
ces, OF the beneficial results Of its use togeth-f
or with letters from highly experienced Phy,t
clans, who have used 1t in their practice, sSo
speak from their own observations. Ou
REFERENCES: =
p. b. pEcRMAM, M. D. Utica, MY. L.
Id. ELrMISo, M. D. Canandaigua, N. r.
NJ. II. Hills, NJ D Rochester, N. Y. ti.s
D. Y. FoorE, NJ D Syracuse, NY. 70,
Professor DUNBAR, NJ D Baltimore, Md. The
&c. ORaIcK, NJ d {" -. l.;
W. W. REESE, NJ D City ofNew York. ui''
W. pREscorT, M D Concord, N II. %
J.p. NEwLANp, NJ D, Utica, N Y.
Rev. C. S. BEARD, Glenn Springs, S C.. h''-
Pamphlets can be had gratis at the Store Of
E. w. TOWER & Co., Agents,
Druggists and booksellers, Morgantown, Va.
And sold by LOGAN & CARR, Pairmont, 3
DR.. VIM. EYSTER, do
J.&.W.B.K KERN, Middleburne,
DR.. T. C. HAWKINS, Waynes-
burg, Pcnna, and by most Of tho
leading Druggists in tho adjoining counties.
!w See the following letter:
HUNTSVILLE, Yadkin county,N O.
November %, 1858.
Dr. John B. Marchisi:
Sir: deem il my duty to express to you
my sincere thanks for your discovery Of tho cell
ebrated Female Medicine, (Cathoicon.) Ny
wife has been more or less troubled with flood
ing for eight or nine years, and found nothing to
give her relief, antil by accident, got bottle
Of your medicine, and found 1t Just the thing
wanted. 1t acted like charm, and has given her
entire relief Of II permanent character. .H
With much respectf your obj serv't,
(Signed) WILLIAM ]. BoLrs.
J. B. MARcnIsI & Co. Proprietors,
Central Depot, 3o4 Broadway, Y.
February II, 1854. lf
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Iron and Hardware Store.
OR, EVERY ONE MS OWN PHYSICIAN

TIME SUBSCRIBER would announce to the
i public that he has just received at the
Commercial Buildings, Morgantown, Va, alargc
aud general assortment Of
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY,
Consisting in part of Mill, cross.cat Hand and
lemon Sswsi broad, Hand, and chopping Axes
llatcliets, Hammers, Adzes, Ausurs, Braces aud
Bits, Gouges, Chiscls, Planes, Rules, Squares,
Guuges, Spirit and Plumb Levels; great rari
city Of Door and Window Fastenngsi TIL and
Chest Locks; Brass, cast and wrought Butt anu
strap Hinges. A fine assortment Of
Table Cutlery; 3.
Scissors, Shears, Ruzors, &C.; Hand and Bench
Vices, Smiths Vices, Anvls, bellows, Stock and
Dies; Scrcwplute; Files, Rasps, English, Ger.
man and American Steel; Guns, Gun;locks and
Gun.barelsi wall, paint, cloth and hair Brushesi
Brass and lc.meta Kettles, together with a va
riety of other articles which he will sell WHOLE:
sALEoR RETAIL, at prices which cannot fail
As he does business on the "Ready Pay" sys.
tenn. he adds no extra per cent. for bad debts.
Iron !: " .: e. e.. : s:s:
prising all tho various sizes Of Iron and Nails,
{ his own manufacture and Of tho best quality.
+. II. 0LIpHANT.
Morgantown, Dec. 10, ls52.-l7bmtk
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THE MONONGALlA MIRROR.
Hurrah for Good Bargains /!
At tDe TWO BIG RED DOORS.
n LARGER STOCK

Lei those nOs buy ,rho nersr bought before,
And those who Always bought nop buy The NOR
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MARRIAGE

Reouires tho falflmcnt of several conditions, in
order that il may BIO really the cause Of mutual
happiness. Could the veil which covers the origin
Of domestic wrctcheducss be raised, and its true
source Il every instance disclosed iu how many
copld il be traced to physical disqualifcatons and
their attendant disappointments! Apply then
while i. is yet time, in order to have your unstrung
and relaxed organization rebraced, rcsirifcd and
trenrlhcncd.
The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1854-07-11
A Scathing Rebuke.

Judge Butler, of South Carolina, administer.
ed, on Monday last, severe, but Just rebuke
to the Abolition Senator from Massachusetts,
Charles Sumner, in reply to the latter individ
uaI's remarks respecting the Fugitive Slave
Law. Junge B. said that his idea on this ques-
tion was, that there ought not to he any neces.
sity for Fugitive Slave Law. Under the
Constitution each State for itself ought to pro-
vide for the rendition ofsll fugitives from labur
to their masters. This WAS certainly the de
sign of the Constitution. He WAS surprised to
hear Mr.. Sumner indulge in rhetorical displays,
which, conceived in bad taste, did no credit to
his own character or that Of the Senate. His
speech was unworthy of the Senate and of a
scholar. If he had kept it while longer, and
dressed it up little, it might have answered
for Fourth of July oration in some localities
He would remind The Senator when Otis spoke
in Faneuil Hall, when Hancock acted, and
when Adams wrote, they did SO as the repre-.
sentatives of a slaveholdiig State. The ap
peals made in those days of Boston and Mas
sachusetts, we're addresses to saveholdne
States. The men of Massachusetts of that day
were Shareholders and gentlemen. He regret
ted much the character OF the Senator's speech
There WAS a great difference between it ane
that of his colleague (Mr. Rockwell) Ons
was o calm, honest, sincere expression Of be