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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25
Baby Shows.

The people Of Ohio have become quite
excited upon the subject Of baby shows
The matter has been carried to such all OK.
ten. as to call forth the following remarks
from the Cleveland Herald:
"The thing is getting to be disgusting,
when the contents OF the cradle and the hog
pen are judged by the same standard; when
fat babies are estimated by the pound, like
fat calves in the SHAMELESS"
" Barnum is the father Of this heather.
ISL humbug of exhibiting babies at Agricul-
tural Fairs, and we strongly suspec. that his
only offspring consists of humbugs -for no
one who cherishes the refined feelings o: a
parent would have thought Of such thing.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25
Communications,
ron TIE MIRROR.

MgssRs. EDiroRs:
In reading tho Mirror Of
tho 18th inst. I notice an article entitled
(" Homeopathy, as praciised in our
midst" in which several statements ire
made. First, that " Homeopathy is a
Humbug.' Now, of tho truth or falsi.
ty of this mere assertion, perhaps an in
telligcnt community are the best julg-
cs. For my part | am willing to trust
to their judgment, and abide the sane
ton of honest Investigation.
Second, that | gave allopathic moli.
cino to Mrs. w., decd. This state.
ment is altogether false; for Mrs. W..
died, us l believe, q natural death.
Third, that l "gave our respectable
townsman, Mr.. D., ! grain powders OF
that most powerful medicine, mOrpAiac'
which is also base fabrication.
Fourth, and last, that Homeopathy
is being abandoned in large cities, both
East and West,"-which is u kindred
emanalion and sinister misrepresenta.
ton f; for, were it necessary at this time,
statistics could be brought to refute SO
unfounded an assertion.
If it is opposition to or prejudice o.
gainst the system and practice of Ho-
mnopathy, that has induced bella
donna" to assume the attitude he has
chosen before this community and your
readers generally, he can be accommo-
dated. to any desirable extent, in dis
cussion Of the relative merits of Home.
opa,hy and Allopathy provided he will
enter into bonds to keep within gun
range Of the truth in his assertions as
we proceed.
Yours, respectfully,
A. C. MILLER: M. D.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25
Mr. SouLE.-Tho National ln.oIl!.
gencer of November 17tl,, says:


"Tho excitement caused by the 70.
pulse of our Minister, Mr.. Seule, has
already in great measure died away
1t will hardly prove ninc days Won
der. A little reflection has showed that
the stopping of our Minister was not
necessarily an afiront to our govern-
ment; that by the public law the act
was quite compatible with tho most
amicable international relations; that
it was for the French Government to
Judge Of the propriety Of tho step, aud
that it was personal to tho Minister a.
lone. These considerations, aud tho
general impression that it cannot bo
productive Of any misunderstanding be-
tween tho two Governments, has al.
ready Invested tho affair Of the iutcnsi.
ty of feeling which at the first blosh it
created. Further information may new
crthoess give different attitude to it.
To be sure, it was given out that Mon
sicur Ledru Rollin, the model French
Republican, at present an exile, and
residing in England, had been commits.
stoned by his compcers to prepare an
address to the American people, 10
make them sensible of the national in
suit they had received in tho person Of
Mr. Soule, and to arouse them to de-
mand of rotribution. But counsel from
such quarters has lest good deal of its
value in our country since the advent
of Monsieur Kossulh; and should such
an appeal reach US we have no fear that
it will carry majority of Congress or
of the Cabinet"
Tho Union, on tho other hand, says:
GAS to tho immediate action of the
French Emperor in refusing 10 allow
Mr.. Soule to pass through tho French
lominions, we have only to add, that,
with our present lights, the reasons that
have prompted this step must be grave,
indeed, to rescue it from the imputa-
ton of being a deliberate and intention.
al insult to our country"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25
The American Diplomatic Congress at Baden

The American Diplomatic Congress at Baden
The New York Times says that the recent
Congress Of American Ambassadors at Ba.
den was called together for the purpose Of
preparing q report upon The condition Of pop.
ular sentiment in Europe, and it presents
the following as embracing an accurate sum.
mary Of the report on that subject, which
waste have been forwarded 10 Washington
by the last steamer: I'D
The Ambassadors agree in reporting the
utter absence of Democratic feeling in Eu'
rope. In Spain there are no republicans
Mi. Sickles went purposely to Madrid, and
reports as the result Of his observation
France is lost in admiration Of its prudent
and practical Government. Revolution in
Paris is out Of the question. Austria has
succeeded in gaining The hearts Of her sub
jects. Even Kossutl himself is quite for
gotten by the people, the Magyar uristocra
cy being his only adherents. Poland has nc
chances, except in the suite Of Monarchie
combinations, and Italy is completely tired
Of the madness Of Mazzinsm. So Of the
rest. Europe is satisfied. The People Of
the old Continent are not ripe for freedom.
Such, we are told, will be the spirit thai
will pervade the intelligence sent or to be
sent home By our Ministers in Europe-and
these opinions are given Us The explanation
of tho belief that our Government would
meet no support from any part Of Europe
in the attempt to gain possession Of Cuba
Spain will not sell the island, and there is
no feeling Of democratic sympathy with this
country which would support us in seeking
to effect its conquest by any other means.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25
Know Nothings VS.. Alti.Slavery.

The Ohio Columbian says: The Know No
thing elemen! had its effect in the late cleo.
ton. To what extent it contributed TO the
victory is uncertain. hone thing was plain,
ly pOrceptible-svhcrerer it generally prcrail.
cd, it smoihcred tho Anti.SIarcry feeling.
" Well, this is easily accounted for
People never mount more Than one hobby at
o time; and the fresh nag will generally run
the fastest. Tie Abolition pony is nearly
out OF breath.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25
New York Election.

NEw YORK, Nov. ls.-The lates. official
returns for Governor show no material
change from the general estimate Of yester-
day. Mr.. Clark is still about 300 votes n
head Of Mr.. Seymour, aud it is generally
thought thu, he will be finally declared Gov
ernor by about that plurality.
ALBANY, Nov. lS.-The official returns
for Governor, received at the office Of Sec.
rotary Of State, from 81 counties, correspond
precisely with the previously reported ma
joti,ies. The election Of Clark isplaccd be.
You'd doubt.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25
Marble Factory.

We hear something Of the establishment
Of a new Marble and Stone Cutting Shop in
town. iRumor locates it on Walnut street,
above Front but we are not expected to
know much about such matters until regu.
larly introduced;by an Advertisement. 1t is
said they are en,erprising men--if SO, we
shall soon hear from them.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25

Scarcity Of Brandy.-Lesters from Cogniac
and Rochelle, dated October 18th, say that
as the vintage will scarcely be sufficient for
home consumption, there will be no brandy
made this year for export.
Or No matter-we suppose that Apples
are plenty in New Jersey!
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25


According to these figures, the NOR.
tulity of hamGopathically treated pa
tients did not rise to seven per cent,
and | am convinced that it would not
have reached five per cent, ifthose per.
sons to whom the disease proved fatal
had not first had recourse to allopathic
remedies.
Now this was in public jisponsary,
where nearly half tho deaths occurred
in rorty-cight hours after the patient re-
ceived treatment. In marked contrast
to this statement, lctus place the report
of the Charity Hospital of that city, as
given in the New Orleans Medical ana
Surgical Journal, Of May, 1854, viz:
No. cases ofyellow fever, ..'3,3l7
Deaths, ......'...'.....'..l,S 500
Cured, LAZY
Under allopa,hic hospital treatment
MIRO than ONE HALF died."
1t is, then, in tho face Of such facts
and figures as tho above, that wo arc
informed that Homeopathy is hum
bug!" and that ait is being abandoned
in the largo ci,ios East and Vest
Such shameless misrepresentation will
not advantage Allopathy, nor will it ar
rest the Triumphant strides Of Homno.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25

Mr.. Wilmar,h, proprietor Of an extern
sive Touring mill in Pittsburgh in an ar
ticle in the Dispatch, advises to substitute
corn meal for flour as far as possible, be
says wheat will be scarcer this winter
than it has ever been known heretofore in
this country.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25
Fight with hdiaas.-A letter from
Corpus Christi dated Oct. IS, says: =

Gen. P. F. Smith is on his way from 81
Paso to this place. An express of bis ar
rived this day with the information that
Capt. Walker, with his Rifles, as an escore
to the General has bad fight with the
Indians, and killed six them on the spot
and destroyed their village. The Rifles
lost none but had several wounded.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25

~There has been at Menasha, and 10
now at Oshkosh, floating pottery, with
a lathe turned by bears. They are con-
tented looking animals. and do not seem 10
dislike the occupation. That is, indeed,
makingthe wildbeastssubsetvient oman's
purposes. r. ... Du...... .rF
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25

SIGNING BANK NoTEs Ny MACHINERY.
Bank Of England notes are nov sign
ed by machinery, by which saving Of
10000 year is affected. The ma
chinery is Of the most ingenious de-
scription, and is held for the exclusive
use Of that institutions. .H0" .4.s.s
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25

Dr.. Ives. late Protestant Episcopal Bishop
Of North Carolina, is about to assume the
cdi,orship Of Catholic paper in New York.
lie will drive Il briskly. New converts are
generally the most Jealous.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25

rYAIvin Wilkins, a wealthy banker Of
Pittsburgh; has been arrested on a charge
Of embeazling The funds of an insurance
Company, and incarccrated in prison
The prosecutors ore A. A. Carrier 6:
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25

A newspaper is about to be established al
Buffalo, Putnam county, Va, by Messrs. J.
Rumble and w. R. Murrel, who are said to
be industrious and en.erprising. They will
require large quantity Of both, and some
thing morc TO succeed. So says the Pa.kets-
burg News
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25

10 The Mormons are in favor Of Turkey.
Among the ,oasts delivered on the fourth Of
July, at Sal, Lake city, was the following
"Signs Of the Times: Christian Europe sus-
tanning the plurality 81 wives in Turkey
Uncle Sam, please take notice.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25

Dr.. Martin, of Rio, in his account oil
the yellow fovcrin that city, states that
tho number of persons attacked with
yellow faver, and treated at the Ho'
moopa,hic Dispcnsary, rue do Gnltana'
No. il, by myself, Drs. Arrauia, Co.
zares and Silva Pinto, from the 25th Of
February to the end Of April in 1854
was, 1886.
Died a few hours after first visit, Sc
Died in as hours. -...,...... 81
Died bet. LIST & 9th day,''.'''l59
Number of deaths, ....."....227
Cured, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Total, ..................3,2S6
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25
Dpt @o,a @aasGs,

Cooley for December, contains 10 full-page
plates, 100 pages Of choice reading matter
from GO contributors, and in all SO engrav-
iugs. One Of them-a devotional piece-is
surprisingly beautiful.
We are still prepared 10 club the Mirror
with Godey,iso as to furnish both for $3.50
per annum, besides postage This arrange
ment is SO accommodating as TO put borro~.
ing out Of the question.
Arihnr's Home Magazine for December is
splendidly as well as variously embellished.
The eng'avings arc generally Of practical u
tilhy, such as patterns for Ladies' gear, en-
broidery, &c. The reading matter is always
chuste aud instructive. For contemplated
improvements in this work SEQ advertise
ment.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25

w- Arrison, the man accused Of sending
the internal machine 10 Mr.. AlIisons house
BY which both he and his wife were killed
in Cincinna,ilas, summer, has been arrested
a, Muscadine, Iowa, and brought bash for
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25

u5-Itis said that more than two thousand
homes in England were desolatsd by The one
!, glorious yic,oypalAlma,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-11-25
THE MARKETS.
MoRGANToWN, Nov. rs.

plrTSDURG MARKETS.
. Tuesday, November 81.
Flour, per barrel, 5000 to 9.75.
Bacon, Shoulders, 81 per Id.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-20
FOUR DAYS LATER
IL R O MI u IT no PE

New York, July Is. The steamer Frank
lin, Capt. Wotton, from Havre and South
ampton the 5th inst, went ashore off Mon
tauk early yesterday forenoon, with 100 pas
sengers and 800 tons merchandise Her po-
stion is considered dangerous. The passen-
gers were safely landed, ard about 40 reached
the city at an early hour this morning.
2P. nj. Late reports from the Franklin
are more favorable and the agents feel conf
dent that she will be able to reach the city in
the course Of the ensuing "a hours.
A formidable revolt took place at Madrid on
the 28th, headed by Gen. O'Donnell. The
insurgents number 1000.
A despatch from the Spanish government
dated July Cd, states that the government
troops attacked the Insurgents on the LIST inst.
and gained signal advantage over them
also that the Queen was well received by the
troops and popuace. Madrid was reported
tranquil. The truth of the despatch was
doubted at Paris.
The Russians have not evacuated MOldavia,
and an Austrian force Of "a 900 men had been
dispatched to drive the Russians across the
Screth. A collision is considered extremely
probable.
There has been no important movement on
the part Of the allied fleets, but Sebastopol
was still threatened.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-20
THIRTY-THIRDS CONGRESS.
.TuEsDAY, July II.

UESDAY, July ii.
Scnate.-The bill for@a Telegraph to the
Pacific was passed, yeass2O, nays 10.
Mr.. Brown laid on the table a substitute he
intends offering for the Homestead Bill.
HOuSe.-Mr. Olds reported bill repeating
that portion Of the Post Office law Of 1853
which authorizes a reduction of so per cent.
on prepaid newspaper5and periodicals. He
looked upon the provision as bonus to the
city press against county papers.
THURSDAY, July Is.
Sendte.-Mr. Badger. offered a resolution
suspending tomorrow the rule which sets
apart Fridays for private bills. Agreed to.
During the day message was received
from the President, accompanied by tin box
supposed to contain the5apan treaty.
HouSe.-The River and Harbor bill was
passed by yeas 95, nays IA. The following
are amongst the appropriations made by it:
For the removal of rock near Falls Island,
Cobscook Bay, Me. $4,000
Breakwater at RocklaHd, Me-, $4,000
Improvement Of KenneBec River, $500
Breakwater at Richmond Island Har-
Dor, Me-, SO, 1000
SATURDAY, July Is.
Several Executive communications were
presented and referred,
| The House joint resolution OF the thanks of
Congress, and the presentation OF medal to
Captain Duncan n. Ihgraham, was then tax
en- up.
Mr. Badger moved, as amendments, strik-
ing out the vote of thanks, and that the reso-
luton directing the action Of Congress be sent
to Captain lngraham, and leaving it simply
resolution voting him medal for his gallant
and judicious conducA in protecting Martin
Kosta, &c. ms
The amendment and resolution were adopt
ed. y
House.-Mr Davis Of Rhode Island, pre-
sented a resolution The Legislature of Rhode
Island, reversing and annulling the sentence
rendered by the Supreme Court against Gov.
Dorr for treason.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-20

The Chief Justice ofthe United States is
Calhollc. Many members Of Congress are
calholics. You have catholics in your army,
AZ your navy, an large numbers, many Of them
omcers. 4 Catholic tpT short time filed
the Office Of Governor III this State. Catho-
lies were among the siSuers Of the Declaration
of Independence. Catholics helped fipht the
battles Of the revoldAon and aided in the
achievement OF our Independence. Lafayette
was Catholic. 90 RWere the officers and
men who fought the baftles Of the revolution
under him. MarylanaMas originally Cath
Ole colony, although foremost in establishing
religious freedom in the western world. and
the Catholic is still TIE predominant sect in
that State. Our raiIr6aastare built by CathO-
lies, our canals dug by.Gsatholics. To Catho-
lies we are indebted, i9JSqmmon with Protes-
tants, for what we are ssRnd on the foreign
emlgrant-on the CathUhc-we must i'm the
future rely tor and in accomplishing the high
destinies Of the republic
Mr. ID. said that foreigners have a right TO
come here, to live heresand to enioy their re-
liiglon here. The consolation and laws give
them that right, and w4sFare bound to protect
them In Its enjoyment. lie animadverted up
on that illlberal, proscHptive, aRti-republican
spirit which would uawmihIilnanmuaAuuqfl bf il.
The whole discourse, of which we have
given but an lmpertegF outline, on a single
point, was characterlzeA by enlightened, lib
eral and essentially ARerican views, credita-
BILE alike to the head ard the heart Of the rev.
erend speaker.-Age.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-20
Wing Resolutions.

The wings found much fault because the
democrats did not pass long string Of reso-
lutions at their State Convention. AT the
whig convention there was determination to
go it strong on resolutions. So they passed
about thirteen on Nebraska, and one on the
Maine law which appears likely to upset the
whole concern. Their Nebraska resolutions
were gotten up to CATCH all the anti Nebraska
material, and were consequently pretty strong !;
but on the Maine lay there were so many
"tender-footed" wings, they placed them
selves, as the Bangor Mercury, "a violent
wing paper) says, like the ass, between 1.-TWO
bundles of straw" unable to decide which
bundle to appropriate They declared them
selves "opposed toSthe repeal or essential
modification of any Of the constitutional rrovi-
sions of the Maine Law, in favor of its judi
cio,ls enforcement, uitil experience shall dem
onstrate that it is Intellectual or unwise."
Such is the dissatisfaction of the Maine law
wings at this resolution, that the editor Of the
Kennebec Journal, who is supposed to be the
author Of the ''ass,A has set to work upon a
learned legal essay b explanation. His po-
litical position, leaning lovingly towards free
soiIism, and coaxinely towards whiggery !;
forbidding the bannss like Gov. Crosby, and
anon going in for wedlock between whiggery
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-20
Fire.

Last evening, about half past o'clock, a
fire broke ont in The two story building, Occu-
pied as carpenters shop, al head Of The coal
wharf Of J. g. Lowell. The FIRE caught in
the second story, near The western end, and the
building was soon enveloped in flames.
In the rear Of this building, and extending TO
the end oflhe wharf. was long building used
as coal house by MIR. Heath. The wind,
which was fortunately very light, drove the
flames on to this building, and the fire spread
thrO IFS entire length with great rapidly.
Il was entirely consumed. We are informed
that there was but little coal 10 it. The fire.
also communicated 10 the coal house next south,
and though the roof and side was badly burnt,
the hire was eXtlhgulshet.
To The north Of the building where the fire
originated, was two story dwelling house
occupied by Benz Chadsey, which took FIRE,
and was entirely destroyed; most Of the articles
of furniture were removed, but we regret to
state that The fishing boat Of Mr.. G.. which
was aground in the rear Of the building, to-
gelher with the sails and tackle, were burnt.
Also lnt Of dried fish which were in the
porch attached To The house.
Most Of the contents Of the lower part Of the
carpenters shop were removed, and portion
of the goods in the upper story. The second
story was occupied by Mr.. Hiram Chase, a
young man who had just undertaken 10 do work
by the job and had just got out most Of the
stuff for the cabin work, &c., for the ship Of
Messrs. Clark, Small & Lowell, which was
in immediate proximity TO the FIRE, and was
at one time in considerable danger. The stuff
was entirely consumed. A large quantity Of
knees aud other timber took fire and was con-
sideraby damaged. The fremen were prompt
" on the ground, and worked with their
usual energy and effectiveness. - Tribune.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-07-20
A New Test.

We can hardly credit the evidence we have
is rife among our religious teachers in New
England. Can it be possible that the sacred
office is 10 be desecrated TO the purposes of po-
litical harangue, and those who already belong
TO or apply for admission TO the churches, are
TO be interroQaied as to their views of this OF
that political question! Yet TO certain ex-
tent this appears to be the fact.
We learn from the Dover Gazette, that al
East Alton on the last Sabbath in June the ordi-
nance of baptism was administered to quite
number Of persons who have participated in a
recent revival at that place. Before repairing
to the water, Reu!! Mr.. Merrill, Of Sand
wich, who was present and took part in the
exercises, proposed to one Of the candidates, the
following questions; What are your politics.!
i mean, said he, if pro-savery man Of
your party was set up for Office, and an anti
slavery man, not Of your party was set up
against him, which would you vote for! An
swer-' would vote for liberty. He further
said, There is law-I mean the Fugitive
Slave law could trample it under foot, and
so should every honest man., and 10 give en-
phasis to the expression, and consequence 10
himself, he stamped violently on the floor. He
also said that whole congregation could be
compelled by tina. law to turn out to catch
fugitive.
He further said, he made it a practice not
TO ADMIT any members TO his church who
would not agree to be governed by these prin-
ciples. Quite a number Of the better portion of
The audience left the house during this disgust
ing TRADE.
II is high time, in view of such facts, to in
qure whether the religious power and influence
Of the country is not actually in open rebellion
against the laws Of the land and the Constitution
Of the United States. If so, there must be
and her institulions-the gospel, preached in
its purity-and We hope for its sake, that those
teachers who have 50 far forgot their calling
as to make political rosirum Of thei- pulpiis,
will repent ere it be too late. One of the sub
jects presented at the recent religious confer
ence in Bangor was the means Of securing
fuller attendance upon the means of grace.
We think one Of the means will not be found
to be preaching political sermons and denuncia-
lions Of the La,os of the land in the ears Of those
quiet religious people who 60 10 church TO
hear the gospel.