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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
xtenrs Of Seems, Sc.

2,772,0o0 bushels Of Coal were ship
ped from Pit,sburg to Cincinnatiand Lou
isville, in Eve days, from the 18th Of a.
pril.
DPrince Demidoff promises to con-
tribute 400. 900 per annum to the expen-
ses OF the Russian war as long as i.lasts.
But it is said Prince Demidolf'is deepin
debt. IL
IThe Louisville Journal says the
steamer Thomas Swami, from Wheeling,
brought to that city, last week, a lot of6o
bars Of railroad iron, The first consignment
for one of.he western railroads, aud The
first railroad iron manufactured in the
West. g't ,.at
~It has been ascertained that there
were on board the Powhatan three hun
dred and eleven passengers, and twenty
nine Of the crew-making in all three
hundred and forty souls, not one Of whom
escaped the fatal wreck. e.'.4.
~Mr. Isaac Rollins was married to
Miss Rachael Nyainslcy, in Upshur
county, q few days ago. The Weston
Herald records the marriage, and states
that the bride is six feet three inches
high and 81 years old. The groom is
FIVE feet high aud 90 years old.
LEA large number of Mail Con,rac
tors and agents were in Washington, on
Monday, waiting the mail lettings for
the South and Western States. Tho
lettings are the largest ever held, and
much interest is attached from that
fact.
Railroad Connection at Pi4sJurg.-
A bill has passed both branches of the
Pennsylvania Legislature, which provi.
DIES for the connection between the Ohio
and Pennsylvania aud the Pennsylvania
Railroad at Pittsburg, by the route de-
sired by the companies concerned
This settles much disputed question.
The city Of Chicago has just decided by
popular vote 10 have tunnel constructed
under the river there, 10 supersede the
bridge at present used. The latter cost
Sl2,sO0 10 build, and The expense of re-
pairs and tenders for 1853 was about
$4,000 for each. It is thought that in len
years the tunnel will prove a saving Of
money TO The city, besides abolishing the
bridges.
Caatioa.-Counterfeit two dollar bills
on the Farmers Bank of Kentucky are
in circulation in this county, supposed to
have been put atoat by the man M'Avoy
recently committed to Jail in this place.
We understand, too, there are counter
felt SIS on the Farmers and Drovers'
Bank Of Pennsylvania.which were put a
float in Kanawha, by apedler who was
ranging through that county. DO on
your guard Citizens ITcstoa Hvald.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
The Nyails.

Our Mail facilities ought to be good and
sufficient, as we have Daily Mail to Fair.
mont, intended to connect with the Baltl-
more and OHIO Railroad, There is some
defect, however, in the connection. Our
Baltimore papers are often two or three
DAYS behind time, and so with our Western
exchanges. It's reported that the Mail Car
rier frequently leaves Fairmont without a.
waiting the arrival Of the cars from Wheel.
ing. The Post Office Department should
see TO this matter, aud have i. Corrected
We take no pleasure in complaining, but we
should be recreant 10 our duty rs public
Journalists should we not labor 10 have this
grievance removed. '
In justice to the Mail Carrier we should
add that he understands his instructions 10
authorize him TO star, from Fairmont a, !
o'clock, P. NJ, whether the Cars have ar
rived or not. aI, mi
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
What is Congress Doing!

We copy from the Richmond Mall
the following condensed view of the
proceedings Of grave Senators upon a
subject which has caused considerable
excitementin sections of our country:-
Spirit-Rappinss in the Senate.
In the Senate on Monday last, Mr.,
Shields of Illinois, presented a very Gu
rious memorial. 1t was signed by N. z.
Tallmadge and thirteen thousand other
believers in spirit.rappings-.and re-
questcd the Senate to appoint scien-
liGc committee to investigate the whole
subject of spirit.rappings, and lind out
what was to be understood by it.
Mr.. Shields, in presenting the memo
rial, said thatlhe Senate might suppose
from its size, that it was remons'rance
against the Nebraska Bill. II was, how
ever, of Il very different character
Mr.. Shields then went on to enumer-
ate the various popular delusions which
had existed at diAeren, periods in the
worlds history. He referred to the old
alchemis,s, who attempted to discover
method by which the baser metals
might be converted into gold, and to
manufacture the elizer ritae, which
would always preserve youth and bean
ty, and prevent old age and death. He
ins.anced the case of Roger Bacon, one
of the greatest alchemists of the thir-
teen,h century, who, while searching
for the philosophers stone, discovered
the telescope, burning glasses and gun
powder. He referred to Cornelius
Agrippa, famous magician of the sin
teenth century, who used to have the
devil following him about in the shape
of big black dog, and who had the
power Of raising the spirits of many
old fellows who had beon sleeping in
their lombs for centuries, and who did
actually on one occasion call up the spir.
its of King David and King Solomon
for the benefit Of Charles the Fifth
that monarch wishing to have some talk
with them on the science Of government.
In short, Mr.. Shields showed that the
spirit-rappings Of the present day were
mere moonshinc in comparison with
what had taken place in the olden time.
Mr.. Weller wanted to know what the
Senator from Illinois proposed TO do
with the petition.
Mr.. Petit suggested that i, be referr-
ed to the three thousand clergymen who
had demonstrated against the Nebraska
Bill. a.l 6go
Mr.. Weller proposed ,hati, be reierr-
ed tothe committee on Foreign Affairs,
as it might become necessary to hold
diplomatic relations with the spirits. 1t
was an important enquiry whether A.
mericans, when they left this world, lost
their citizenship. Such grave questions
should go before the committee on For.
eign Affairs. 1'9Wtm
Mr.. Mason suggested tha,it be referr-
ed to the committee on Military Afiairs.
What Mr.. Mason meant by that we
cannot understand.
Mr.. Shields was about to propose TO
refer tito the committee on Post Offices
and Post Roads, with instructions to en-.
quire whether there was possibility Of
establishing a spiritual telegraph be.
tween the material and spiritual world
but was willing that it should be laid
on the table for the present.
The petition was accordingly laid on
the table. aa
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
Post office Affairs.

The site of the Office at Fronchtown,
Lewis county, Va. is changed. Joseph
Groves appointed postmaster vice Sam,
uel T. Tolbert resigned.
Appoiatmeats.-Wm. L. stolnaker,
postmaster at De Kalb, Gilmer county,
vice David D. Wilson resigned.
Robert W, Lowther, postmaster at
Oxford, Richie county, Va, vice John
Shannon resigned.
Marquis G. Patton postmaster at Yves,
Milford, Harrison county, Va, vice
Eppa I. Misunderstanding Reg.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

INplAN OuTRAeEs IN TEXAs.-By the
arrival OF the steamer Louisiana at New
Orleans, we have advices from Galveston
to the Dist Of April. We find but one
item ofimportan, news in the papers:
An extra from the Office ofthe San An
tonic Ledger, dated the nth April, gives
intelligence that Mr.. Gallahrr's rancho,
about 90 miles from the city had been al
tackled by party Of Indians, supposed TO
be Camanches, killed and drove oifa num-
Der of sheep, and carried off or killed a
man and woman, the shepherd and his
wife. They also killedan American ma
med Forester, knocked bis wife down
with a club, and probably killed their four
children. Mrs. Forester made her es-
cape and came into town for assistance.
Parties had started out 10 overtake the
murdprers, and expresses had been sent 10
the different folls. We shall give the de-
tails early. ,..
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

WASHINGTON, April l9.-The vote
on the rejection OF the Mexican treaty,
yesterday. was twen,y-seven for tho trea-
ty and eighteen against it. The vote
rejecting the treaty can be reconsidered
within three days-that is TO say, within
three days of executive session. 1t is
not impossible that an attempt may be
made to revive the treaty. 1t is now
reported that the President will pro.
coed to take forcible possession of the
Mesilla Valley, which would be an act
of war, and would lead to war If Con-
gress would back him with supplies
But it is perfectly certain that neither
Congress nor tho country will Justify
such course. The Mesilla Valley is
as much part of Mexico as its capital
itself. The boundary was ascertained
in conformity with the treaty of Guada-
lupe. aud the action of the. ioint com
mission, right or wrong, was final, and
was binding upon the United States,
and, moreover, was confirmed by the
late administration. 1t is'no more in
the power Of the President now to
change that boundary than the bounda-
ries established by the AshhntOn treaty
or the Oregon treaty. |, was made in
conformity with treaty, and by treaty
it must be chauged.-Baltimorc Saa.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
OUR WHEELING CORRESPONDENCE,
WHEELING, May 8, 1854.
Editors Of lie Mirror:

Editors Of lie Mirror:
In commencing my letter to.
day, the first thing which suggests Itself ID
the fine Spring weather, which now seems
TO have opened GU, in earnest. To-day ws
have an occasional ligh, shower, followed
by warm, pleasant sunshine. Treesar be.
ginning to look beautiful, flower.sardens
are still more beautiful, while peep out in.
to The country displays lively landscape
such as charms the gaze Of the lover of ma.
tuie's projections aud mysteries.
Wheeling is a pleasant place in the Spring;
her citizens display great taste in the cult
walton of flowers and shrubbery Of various
kinds around their dwellings, and il gives
the city an appearance which affords live.
~ contrast with the works and strivings Of
men i'll the every day transactions Of life
Trees, vines, bushes and flowers make upa
pleasact variety around most Of the tino
residences in Wheeling and give the citya
fine appearance.
The most that claims the attention Of the
lockers on at present seems 10 be the River
and the River business. The usual throng
Of boats are doing a fine business, while new
ones are being launched AMI taking on heavy
cargoes for other ports. Capt Dillon's new
boat the "orb,7 is now loading for her first
trip, which will be for 81. Louis. She is
lreighted entirely with Railroad iron from
the Wheeling Mills. The "orb" is fine
boat, andis intended for n low water Union
Line Boat. Another new boat the "Al,a-
mont" was launched on Saturday last, and
will soon take her place in the trade.
Since the first Of May we have had a
May party. or n Fireman's parade, or Mil.
i.ary display, almost every day. The little
folks seem 10 enjoy themselves much in
their May parties and school frolicks. A.
mos, all the schools have had their Picnics.
Long professions Of children are seen FIRE.
quen,ly passing along The streets and over
the Suspension Bridge, to the Island, where
they have their "iun.' The Island is a
lovely place in the Spring.
There was solemn scene at the wharf
this morning, during the hour appointed for
the burial Of Mr.. Jacob H. Rub5, an officer
Of the steamer 'Alalanta. He died at his
residence in this city onSunday night, and
was buried to-day The flag on the A,alan-
ia was hung at half.mast, and the bells Of
the various boats at the WHAT were tolled
for half an hour. Mr.. Robb was well known
and much respected both in the city and a.
long the river,
The season for the first class Steamerss
nearly over. The low water will soon CON-
Ipel them to go below, or lay up for occa-
sional trips.
Van Amburs's floating Palace, with his
Menagerie is to be here hext Monday. It's
said to be splendid affair, bu, so was Bar
nuns Menagerie. This is an age of hum
bugs. .eNU
have just thought Of the old monition,
awhen you've nothing to say, say nothing"
SO I'll quit.
Yours, &c. NV. DIS.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

Sometime last month, two brothers
named Samples, living on Elk river, %
miles above Charleston, had a difficulty
at log-rolling near by their home.-
When they were called to dinner, one
refused to 60 in (; the other brother then
went out to him, and "a fight ensued.
While they were on the ground, their
mother went out, aud in endeavoring TO
separate them fell down and expired al
most lnstantly.-KanauAa Rep.
~ And it is no wonder-fgAting
brothers are enough to break any moth
el's heart! 81 M --..--. m
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
The Mcclure House, wheeling.

It is reported that Dr.. WATSON CARR has
leased the Mcclure House, and is making
arrangements 10 open it in an attractive
style. The Doctor is man Of popular man
ners, and has host Of friends wherever he
is known, with capabilities of adding TO the
list indefinitely. We are not quite certain,
however, that the report above mentioned
is true. The Dr. has mol sent US his "Card,"
nor have we seen it in connection with this
house, in any Of the papers. l.0. B.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
sl-eoeN

The Louisville Journal is looking
with much interest for the reply Of the
twenty-five Chicago clergymen to sena-
tor Douglass letter on lis Nebraska
bill; and expresses the apprehension
"that twenty-five saints will be more
than a match for one little sinner"
81 The Louisville Journal ought to
know that Senator Douglass is not Gone
lille sinner" by. a great sight. ."
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

The recent election in ST. Louis has
given great joy to the friends Of Col.
Benton. The Benton candidates were
elected by an average majority Of 1900.
Oflhe result ofthe election the Nilsson.
ii Democrat says:
' at settles the question ofthe re-elec-
ton ofThomus H. Benton tothe Senate
Of the United States. 1t is known and
conceded by all that the counties which
have been invaluable in their attachment
to our old Senator, sending sixty-two
members, together with the county of
81. Louis, sending nineteen members to
the next General Assembly, will give the
Benton Democracy eishty-one votes, or
a majority opjoint bullo, ovcrboth Wings
aud nullifurs."
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
WelIs, Patent Grass Seed Sewer,

Wells Patent Grass Seed Sewer.
A cheap and effective machine for
sowing grass seed has long been de.
sideratum among farmers; for all are a.
ware that sowing small seeds like clover
and timothy, eccnly, by hand is an oper.
alton that but few can perform especially
if the weather happens to be windy. as
is usually the case at sowing time. tits
well known, too,tiat much injury results
to the crop, as well as loss ofseed, from
uneven sowing. as more or less of the
ground is left bare of plants, while the
rest has too many.
We have had for some days past in
our office, one of"WELLs' Patent Grass
Seed Sewers" which we have examined
and tested its operation, and designed
using for sowing a field OF ten acres,
but our seed being mixed with Fescae
Grass, it would not pass through the O.
penings. With clover and timothy seed
it works admirably, and from its slight
cost, (only So ease and speed ofopera.
ton, and its durability we think there
can be no doubt GIFTS coming speedily
into general use. 1t consists of a small
box or trough ten feet long, with zinc
bottom, perforated with holes, with a
sliding rod which is moved by small
lever operating by hand. The machine
is made quite light and is easily carried
by a belt passing across the shoulders OF
the person operating it who walks across
the field as in sowing by hand.
Mr.. Wells, the pa'entee, lives in
Virginia, and We are not sure that ar
rangement have yet been made for the
manufacture and sale Of the machines
generally in Ohio and other western
States. but Mr.. GEO. Pollock, of Ora
,io,, Muskingnm county, informs US that
he owns the Right for several counties,
and intends to manufacture large num-
Der of the machines during the coming
year. "'
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
yetoing the Post Office.

Col. Benton has fallen out with the
Post Master at St. Louis, and has re.
solved to punish him by transferring his
patronage from the Post.oaice to adj
ams's Express. This new move, and
an amusing one. We incline to think
it won, pay. The cream of the joke is
that the Colonel, as member of Con:
gress. pays no postage!
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
rlc n. Y. Knickcrbocker.

sold Knick," is out in an article sustain.
ing Governor seymcur's veto of the prohib-
itory bill passed by the New York Legisla.
lure. This is perfectly in character. Ar
dent spirits should stand by each other TO
the last extremity. The Kaiek. need not
bore IT'S for another puff. This is positively
our lasti
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

70 Among the several Daguerrean artists
who have fourished in these parts, none
have presented stronger claims TO the pa
,tonage of our citizens, as thorough prac-
,itioner in the profession than Mr.. Lane, up
at Towers building. His l'kenessss, as
such, challenge admiration.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
The Weather has at length become

The Weather has at length become
seascaable aud pleasant. Refreshing rains
and warm sunshine are giving quite slim
ulus to vegetation. Corn planting is gong
on apace the Farmers seeming determined
to make up the time lost BY SHOWS and 9TH
er unreasonable hindrances.
THE RIVER is again up to a fine boating
stage.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

A dim savings bank has been estab'
lished in Piusburg. 1 s.'tf' '.
~ Tho above is cut from one of our
exchanges. We have heard of"saving
banks" SO dim that the depositors could
never see their money after it was
placed in their vaults. We presume
however, that dime savings bank is in
tended. ... L
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

CO. The last steamer from California
brought Two millions Of dollars worth Of gold,
and another is reported on the way home
with one million and half! With proper
management, we shall soon have coin enough
to dispense with small notes.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
M0RGANToWN, Va.
Saturday, May 10, 1854.
OUR AGENCIES.

IpMr. C. PIERCE, No. 46, South Third ST.,
Philadelphia, is one Of Our most obsins and
attentive Agents.
w. CARR, Third street, opposite tho Ex.
change, Philadelphia, is also our Agent Tor that
City.
Dr.. +. PARSONS, Gladly Creek, Barbour Co.
has kindly consented to act as Agent for the
Mirror. ~
d. Nj. ANVIL, Ncstorylc, Barbour CO., Va:
G. CRESAP, ESQ.,, Kingwood, Preston CO., Va.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

~ Professor H. w. EMERY will de.
liveru Temperance Lecture at cassville,
in this county, OH next Sabbath, the l4'h
inst, at II o'clock, A. NJ.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

"a lille more grape, Capt. Bragg.-col'
Thomas Bragg, "a brother Of The brave Capt.
Bragg, Of Mexican war memory is the DEM
ocra,ic candidate for Governor Of North
Carolina, His Wing compe'itoEis Gen. Al
fred Dockery. ".'~
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

UA chain bridge, in course of erec'
ton a. Little Falls, on the Potomac.
fell Monday week, causing the death of
several of the workmen, and also of Mr..
Ryder the contractor.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

10 One thousand bushels of dead
letters we're burnt few days since at
Washington city, by order of the Post
Office Department. What strange
medley of sense and nonsense has gone
to ashes
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

w Subscribers who wish TO pay for the
Mirror in small notes had better be in haste
abou, it. We can only receive them a few
days longer. Gold coin would be preferred
even now. ~
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
Foreign, News.

There has been no arrival from Europe
for week or ten days past. The news
mongers are looking Oceanward with no lit.
lie anxiety for the next arrival.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

Daily Mail to 1Heston-Ths Post
Master General has authorized the pre-
sent contractor (Nlr. Sinnett) for carry
ing the mail from Weston to Clarksburg
to carry he same daily from May to
November, in two horse coaches. The
mail is now 'rl.weekly. The new ar
rangement will afford our citizens daily
intercourse with Baltimore Weston
Herald.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
The TIredericktown, (Md.) Herald

The Tredericktown, (Md.) Herald
gives u full account ofthe complete sue
cess of an Artesian well in that city
The well was commenced last Summer,
al the place recommended by Mr.. SAMUEL
sAuNpEns, Civil Engineer of Charleston
Kanawha county, Va, after careful sur
ycy oftbe ground in the vicinity. The
we'll hadSbeen sunk,o the depth of556
feet, when current ofwater was struck
which Immediately rose to The top of'he
earth, atfording stream Of pure water
to be sufiicientsosupply' 1.-THE city,
The expence is said not to exceed five
thousand dollars.
There are six hundred -conyicIs in the
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

The bill to abolish capital punishment
debated at great length in the Ohio
State Senate, was finally lost by two
votes.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13

TIE WAR.--ln England the opinion is
being adopted that the war must be long
and hard one. They are looking careful
ly into their state Of preparation 10 carry
il on. In The House of Lords, on the 7th
inst, Earl Grey made speech showing
that the administration of the British ar
my is now and long mas been in the high
est degree faulty, extravagant, and oppo.
scd to efficiency, rapidly and unity in the
service. The care and provision Of the
troops he proved TO be Of SO very deftc-
tive description, as to leave room to eS-
pect Injurious consequences in the army
now sent 10 Turkey; and he held up a
radical reform in the administration Of
The whole military establishment ms abso-
lutely essentia! 10 success in the present
war. His speech justly made deep, i'm
preston on The House, and no doubt will
carry with it the opinion Of the public.
The London Times gives II powerful
endorsement.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-05-13
rorrign-The Afrlca's News.

The Cunanl steamer Africa arrived
at New York yesterday, MAY 81 with
Liverpool dates to the 22d ult. Though
nfiiGrs remain in nearly tho same posi-.
ton as we were advised by the last
steamer, the news possesses many points
Of interest. The treaty Of closer ALI
ance between England and France, and
also an offensive and defensive treaty
between Austria aud Prussia, has been
signed. Sweden is stated to have posi-
lively concluded a secret treaty with
Russia. Rumors from Vienna and Pa.
ris hint at new Prussian mediation
Affairs on tho Baltic and Black seas, and
on the Danube are unchanged. Des-
patches from Omar Pacha confirm The
successes ofihe Turks on the Danube.
All the Russian ports have been block
aided, aud ten of their merchant vessels
already captured.
From Spain the intelligence is of es.
pecial interest to American readers
The Black Warrior affair. SO far from
being settled, is reported to wear a
threatening aspect, and is urged on by
Mr.. Soule with extreme violence. The
mos, fearful anarchy aud disorder was
also prevailing in parts of Spain. All
decree, requiring the regis
lerng Of all tho slavesin Cuba, had been
issued by the Spanish government.
Baltimore american.