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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-27
DR.. balance.
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This shows that thaTe is : t='s. &C tile rs in
lost labor ana capital Of over aae hundred and
eighty millions of dollars.
So faras California is concerned, il is pre-
hable that this deficiency is replaced there by
the value Of property, real and Personal. which
the labor taken from t...s Tcgiea cf countFg
has produced there.
The Injurious effect Ct tbs vast cnigrsi lon
has ben felt il the undue stimulus it has given
TO the prices OF pToElUce, induced by diIDiD-
ished production and interest ID Z ;uand.
Another bad effect of this gold crop has
teen the influence it has iexerted in stimuia-
ting excessive importations of foreign goods.
In the last six years the imports viii exceed
the exports $500 ,000, ,000. Commencing in
l849 with an import trade OF 100000 Of
nominal balance against this country, it rsp-
idly increased, until in each of the past two
years, it has exceeded SCI, ,020, ,o0o.t tor.isrilis
Journal.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-27
S247 2t9 I23
Total coinace.

As these figures make the sum ~tn' Il of oIl
the gold coined at the Mint, e'.d l5ortion Of
ii is known 10 have been obtained rom other
sources than California, the credit will rather
be in excess than too small /; but still we pro
pose 10 add to this amount twenty millions
more, an allowance for unlimited gold sold
to workers in jewelry and plate, and which has
been consumed in the arts. The statement
viii then stand thus:
California, DIR.
To labor and outfits, s45o,o0c, COO
Credit by product sc COLA coin
and nature, e51 oty 22S
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-27
"Wha would be a turkey hen,
Fed and fattened IN pen,
Ic be cat by hungry men =

A good eraDl3ir-that set by the ehristi,ns
Church Elders ard others who officiated SO large
why ef eeloS-t;s,rs .Isstj-Esar u their ca-
vour's birth
J41t accomo9rtiRg a~cnf-James II. Caller, Stage
agent on the line from Tyrone to Bro0kviie ,c 5
a clever felIow, and deserves a puff for getting
shat package the other night. II you want Il fa-
ye~ call on Jim
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
Good News from Washington.

Unjust be highly gratifying to the people
at large, 10 learn, from a reliable source,
that the members Of Congress are getting
ready 10 go 10 work ain downright earnest"
They have been only four or five months
getting ready to do up the business of the
session. Read the following paragraph from
the Washington Star
MEMBERS GONE AwAr.-Somc thirty or
forty members are said 10 have left Wash.
ington very recently, to visit their homes, or
the northern cities. These flying visits
seem 10 be taken by fits and starts, rumor Of
the intended departure Of half dozen ope.
rating as an inducement for many others 10
follow their example. The stray birds will
nearly all, doubtless, be upon the ground a.
gain in the course Of The current week, pro.
badly greatly re.invisorated for the real
work Of the session, which must soon be
commenced in right down earnest.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
New Post offices.

The Fairmont virginian informs that Q
new post office has been established at The
house of Col. George W. Martin, about Sly
miles from Warrington, and Col. NJ. is pos,
master. This office will be supplied from
Warrington. %. ~
Another is established ut "Pierceton," or
the route from Baracksville to Blacksville
Moses Wallace postmaster. .u 4.-..
Another at Hessville." to be supplied
from Warrington. W. C. Davis, Esq. post
master.
Calhoun, in Barbour county, is the nam'
Of another new post.office. Mr.. Edmund
Hill is the postmaster. This office is located
six miles southeast Of Bankers Settlement
and six north of Philippi. 1t is on route
No. 1859, from Pun,ytown to Beverly, ant
will be furnished with mails three times
week. u.r.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15

At the Bourbon County Court day
Sd inst, at Paris, Kentucky, about g.
500 mules were sold, and property to
the amount of 100000 changed hands.
Mules two years old this spring, brought
in lots, Sl45, Sl20, 500, &c. One year
Odds sold at sl1O, 800 and $50. Mule
colts sold at $40. $50, and $50. Stock
cattle at S35, S25, and S17.
The result of the New Orleans cleo
lion was a triumph to the Reformers
over the regular Democratic nomina-
tons. The Reformers elected major
ity ofbolh branches Of the City Council,
and most Of the other officers. The
Democrats elected their Mayor
The revolutionary leaders, Kossuth,
Mazzini and Ledru Rollin, have ad-
dressed letter Of coincidence to Consul
Sanders bewailing his rejection by tho
us Senate as "a hard and mischiev-
Gus blow" 'fA
"orlered to lie upon the tabIs"-A
spiri,.mediun.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
Public Documents.

Our thanks are due to Hon. ]. NJ. Mason,
Of the U. S. Senate, for Financial Reports
for 1928, and to DR.. Kidwell, Of the House
of Representatives, for the same documents
Of 1854.
We are also in receipt Of scores of Speech.
es on the Nebraska and Kansas question, for.
warded 10 us by Hon. Messrs. Douglass,
Mason, Kidwell and others-but we scarce.
ly know how 10 give thanks for an article
that we never use. Those who have an ap.
petite for Congressional Speeches will be
supplied, gratis, on application at this Office
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
RICHMOND CORRESPONDENCE.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
RICHMOND, April 9, 1851

hlChhuNDI Aplu " loof'
Mr.. Editor:
Thinking that it may not be
undressing to you and your readers
to know something Of the sayings and
doings in this our goodly city, l have
concluded to drop you few lines.
For the last week our city has been
the scene of unusual excitement and
hustle, this being the regular period for
the municipal elections. Political meet
iugs have been held in different parts
ofthe city, every night during the past
week, thus giving the various candi.
dates for office an opportunity of ad-
dressing the dear people," and urging
their peculiar claims. To the great
satisfaction of every order.loying, peace.
able citizen, Richmond is now restored
to its wonted quietude. The Polls clos
ed on Friday evening last. Mr.. Joseph
Mayo who has for the past year filled
the office of Mayor to the satisfaction of
all, was unanimously re.elected; various
other persons were elected to fill the
minor offices, such as Sergeant, High
Constable, City Gauger, Snperintend't
Gas Works, Shp't. Poor House, City
Assessor, Aldermen, Councilmen, &c.
On last Tuesday evening the annual
meeting Of the Virginia Bible Society.
was held at the Centenary church. AT
ter the annual report was read, address
SEES were delivered by Rev. George D.
Cummings, of this city, and Rev. Dr..
Cox, of Brooklyn, New York. The
officers for the ensuing year being cleo
ted, the meeting was dismissed, and all
went away highly pleased with the pro-
ceedings. ~ .isBR
Our city is rapidly increasingin sizes
and population, and on every side piles
Of brick and timber, under the archi-
tect's hand, are gradually being mould
ed into elegant stores and dwellings.
NEwspApERs.-There are six daily
newspapers published in this city, two
of which are politicaD besides several
weeklies. -Four of these dailies are
penny papers, which have an extensive
circulation. One qflhese is the Penny
Post, an excellent and valuable paper,
edited by Mr.. Hugh R. Peasants, a bro
Their Of the lamented John Hampden
Pleasants. There are four religious
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
CIRCULAR.

To lie Voters Of Monongalia County:
Asst has become custom, sane
toned by enlightened usage, for candi-
dates for popular preferment to address
their constituency, and refer to their
intelligence and judgment the claims,
imaginary or real, upon which they hope
to ingra,iate themselves into the kindly
regards of the q dear people," and thus
obtain their suffrages, have been in
duced to add my name to the long list
of suppliants for your good opinions,
and in compliance to an honored Gus
tom address you this my Circular.
81 rejoice" in common with many of
my predecessors, "that the power has
been taken out of the hands Of the few,
and placed in the hands of the many,
where it rightfally appeuains." This
was, heretofore, in my case, "a consum.
nation most devoutly TO be wished l
have had, before obtaining leave to go
gu, in my social comminglings with the
dear people," in times past, to assume
the most humble posture before the
Honorable, the County Court, and pray
the sanction of the law upon my pere-
grinations in society, when it was well
known that I have ever lent my best
energies to the making of laws conso-
nant with my best interests which are
so closely identified, in my opinion, with
those ofthe people, as to be one aud in
sepayabls. Your liberties, citizens ola
free county, ! have ever guarded with
an argus eye. Wherever they have
been invaded, have ever fled thither
with promp,itude and zeal becoming
the sentiment that eternal vigilance is
1.-THE price of liberty" When Legisla.
tors and Aldermen and Select Councils
have been solemnly assembled 10 cut
off your liberties, and prescribe my
glorious reign among you, | have gone
and given them kindly taste Of the
freedom Of indulgence, clearing their
minds and softcning their natures, until
they have not unfrequently adjourned
with shouts Of " long live Aqaa EtG"
For proof of this I need but refer you
tothe circumstances o'foppression which
assailed me at Richmond last winter,
aud the glorious triumph Iaehieved for
the lovers of-liLertg! II is bust just
that should here acknowledge the dis.
tinguished cooperation ! enjoyed on
that occasion, from my coadjutors in the
Iligher circles, the Messrs. Champagne,
lCogniac, Teddy, and Pale Brandy =
To their ceaseless aid, and wise coun-
ellis ! attribute large share Of the glo-
Inv Of that achievement.
The circumstances of my birth, edu.
cation and general deportment-as well
as mylame which has reached tue re-
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
Iron Furnaces.

The Purkersburg Gazette of April 9Th
says" There were some gentlemen from
Pennsylvania in town this week, on their
way up the Little Kanawha, TO examine the
Iron Orc in tina, region, with view 10 The
establishment Of furnaces, il the Ore is in
sufficient quantities TO justify them in SO
doing.
@ If these gentlemen from Pennsylva.
MIA do not find all thut they wish, on the
Little Kanawha, let them turn their al,en.
ton this way, where they may find mex.
hausiible beds Of Iron Ore Of the best quail.
ty, as well as Timber, Coal and Water Pow.
er 10 match.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
THE MONONGALIA MIRROR.

morest corners of the earth, and been
chanted by the bachannal on the isles Of
the sea-are familiar to you, so that
may leave that head of my circular to
the guidance of impulse rather than sys.
TEN. The readiness with which | have
appeased your troubles-the smooth
hand with which l have ever caressed
your racked hopes when calamity has
come upon you-the wealth have sud.
denly bestowed upon you, making old
nails Jingle like dimes, and dimes as.
sumo the hue of dollars-the talents ]
have inspired you with to grasp the tai
lest thought, and let your tongue play
with it like school.boys flut,er-wheel
by the brook-side-the many pains !
have assuaged; the wondrous cures !
have wrought for you; the assistance
have rendered the arts; will all appeal
to your sympathies in the day when youl
votes will be given for or against me.
For particulars of my life, read the
article on 1.-THE Progress Of iniquity,"
in this paper.
l am the friend of liberty in its broad
est sense. I go for the liberty to wear
crownless hat, toeless shoes, a SOLE
less boot, tailless coat, and kneeless,
seatless pautaloons, with no other con-
venience than place for tie flask! l
give to wives and mothers the liberty
to shed tears of unutterablo anguish,
yelling from the wounds Of bleeding
hearts; and to children the liberty to
count those tears, and starve amid the
horrors of orphanage. unhinge the
senses, debase the passions, unbridle the
lusts. and give man charter of univer-
sal freedman exemption from the
terrors of violated law, and an exemp-
ton from the keen lashings of an accus.
ing conscience. As l am now, have
ever been-as you KNOW me-so am
before you for your suffrages on the 4th
thursday IN May next.
/ am the candidate of no sect in poll
tics or creed in religion. have found
admirers, friends and advocates, in eve.
ry party, denomination, and division of
society, civil and religious. l expect to
receive the votes of men in all the rela-
lions of life--.in all the organizations of
society. If elected promise to pursue
the beaten path marked out as mine by
history-,-a path well defined oy blood,
along which the death.angel has posted
his hungry, CHASTITY sentries-..and to do
all that in me lies, by the aid of such
co.laborers as the Court may hereafter
appoint, to accomplish my destiny !
You will vote for ME when you vote for
License and vice versa.
JUDAS ALCOHOL.
"Miscry Hollow," April l2, 1854.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
ghtngs about Rome.
Guy R. C. ALLEN, Esq.

~ We are gratifed to learn that GEO
NJ. HAeANs, Esq. Merchant, has become
associated with Capt. LYNCH in the manage
ment of the Boat Yard, Saw-milIs, &c. at
this place. This blending of foresight and
capital with energy and perseverance, will
make a strong Fim-ana taking into view
the great facilities afforded Eere for building
Boats, and the near approach of the Slack
water, the most favorable results may be an
ticipated.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15

connection either with Philadelphia or
Baltimore, without being under the ne
cessity of crossing the Ohio river.
Suppose you get the Editor of your
county paper to suggest Convention
on the subject to be held at Fa'rmo !,1
about the middle of June, and we Will
not only second the suggestion, but u we
will appoint delegation, and ii inc
thing takes in the other counties, you
may expect numerous delegation from
the counties of Mason and Jackson on
this side ofthe Ohio, and from the co,in-
ties of Gallia and Meigs on tho other
side; and am told by some ofthe most
intelligent citizens in Pomroy and GAL
lipolis, that those counties would SUD-
scribe largely to the stock, and am
sure Mason and Jackson Counties
would subscribe to the full extent OF
their ability, and | cannot think of any
better mode than this to interest Phlla'
delphia in the matter.
What say you to the suggestion !,
Please give me your views on the sub
ject, and if you approve the suggestion
and get your Editors to advise it, please
send me copy Of the paper, and have
another sent to tho columbia Messen'
ger"
Excuse this unsolicited commuhica'
ton. have written in haste. With
much esteem,
Very respectfully yours,
JOHN HALL.
CIV n A,,rr Eso
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
Foreign News.
ARRIVAL OF THE EUROPA.
TWO DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
Progress Of the War Movement.

The Anglo-Eenel Uztimatum- Var
on tie Danu5e-Russia and Turkey
Preparations for the INr-Eag-
1and-France, &c., &c.
The Cunard steamer Europa arrived
at New York on Saturday at A o'clock
P. NJ, bringing Liverpool dates to the
10Th ult. The Sarah Sands arrived out
on the oath ult.
Through the attention of our New
York correspondent, we yesterday morn
ing received portion Of our foreign
files, from which we have selected full
details of all the important points Of
intelligence by the Europa.
The London Times states that no
authentic information has been receiv-
ed of the Emperor Of Russia's answer
to ultimatum of tho Western Powers.
tits said, and not without probability,
that the Emperor exclaimed on hear
ing the communication addressed to
him, that hc could answer it in six min
uies as well as in six days.
The London Daily News Paris cor
respondent says, the house of Monteaux,
bankers of the Palais Royal, has failed.
The treaty between the Porte and
England was signed on the 18th.
There were skirmishes at Kalafat,
from the lllh to the 10th, but with Sigh,
loss Of life.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15

DIsHoNRSTY.-Elias Suddoh, oil Tip
pecanoe, O., has been taking the Register
Tor two years, and has not paid one cent
The P. NJ. ptders his paper discontinued
He is entitled 10 the premium for honesty at
the next session Of the worlds fair. Other
Newspapers will look out.
10 The above paragraph is copied from
the Christian Register. We have been afllIct-
ed with few such subscribers, whose names
we have not yet published, but we are pro
badly doing wrong in Withholding them
Persons who leave the country, or refuse to
take up their papers, without first paying
the Printer, should be exposed for The ben
eft OF other Editors,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
The Anglo-French Ultlmatum.

lht HSlO-ElCuSh
I From tie London Times, March 25,h.
We have received the following de-
spatch of yesterdays date from our
correspondent at Beriin:-
"Count Nesselrode has communica.
ted to the English and French Consuls
that the Emperor will give no answer
at all to their joint summons"
We have also received the following
despatch from Berlin. dated yesterday
FRIDAY y
"Russia has acknowledged the neu.
trality Of Sweden"
"There is no change in the Danish
Ministry"
aThe Dict was to be closed on tho
24th."
We have received from our cores.
pondent in Paris a despatch of yester-
days date, of which the following is q
translation =
we are informed from Narcotics
that three divisions Of the cxpedliona.
ry army will have probably embarked
by the end Of the month, and that the
fourth will follow in tho first days of
April.
alt is though. that the French will
stop ut Gallipoli, and that the English
will establish themselves in tho Gulf of
Enos. After short time for repose,
the Anglo Frencharmy WILDE despatch.
ed either to Adrianople or to the Cri-
mea.
"They are preparing a, Marseilles a
grand fete for the Duke of Cambridge
and Prince Napoleon.
alt is said that the subscriptions to
the National Loan reach to-day The u.
mount Of 40o,0OO,OoOE
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
Rhode Island Election.

Providence, R. l., April 6,-Returns from
The whole Stale for Governor, foot up, Hop
pin, wing, 9,ll2; Dimond, dem. CASA; scat
lering 23l. Hoppin's majority over all is
1887. The Senate stands, wings 10, demo-
Gratis and independents Is. The House
wings Al; democrats and independents 81
Wing majority on joint ballot l6.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
The Census.

Any suggestions which may be induced
by an examination Of the tables Of the Uni
ted States Census for this County, should be
forwarded at an early day TO Mr.. DeBow,
Superintendent of the Census Office at Wash,
ington, with viewto the correctness Of o.
Their publications from that Office.
~ The Documents may be examined al
the Office of this paper. rtste
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
Correspondence Of the Dallimor-e, american.
PnlLADELpn1A, April 10.


A destructive fire occurred here on
Sunday afternoon. in the omnibus stable
of Moore & Cook, on Coates street,
near the Schuylkill. At,he time of the
fire, sixty horses were in the stable, on
ly twenty-three of which were rescued.
Several more were taken out of the
stable before the fire reached them, but,
true to their instincts, they rushed back
and we're Destroyed. A Mr.. Swain was
badly burned in his endeavors to save
the poor brutes. In addition to the
horses, twelve omnibuses were also con-
sumed. Mr.. Moore's dwelling, and a
boarding house adjoining the stable,
were slightly injured. The entire loss
of Mr.. Moore Gun not be less than eight
thousand dollars. The Mechanic En-
CINE in proceeding to the fire acciden-
tally ran over Constantine O'Neil, one
of the members of the company, and
broke his neck. The coroner held an
inquest over the body and returned a
verdict of accidental death.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
MORGANToWN, Va.
Saturday. April I5, 1854.


UMr. C. PIERCE, No. 4s, South Third st.,
Philadelphia, is one of our most obliging and
attoativo Agents. y,
E. W. CARR, Third street, opposite the Ex-
change, Philadelphia, is also our Agent for that
City.
Dr.. E. PARSONS, Gladly Creek, Barbour CO..
has kindly consented to act as Agent for the
Mirror.
b. NJ. ANVIL, Ncstorville, Barbour co.., Va.
G. CREsAP, ESQ.,, Kingwood, Preston CO., Va.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15
Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court for this county con-
vened on Saturday last, and is still in ses-
sion. The time has thus far been taken up
with one case-Stewart VS.. Combs-and the
Jury is said to be hung as we 60 to press.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15

Fish.-A Washington City paper of A
pril Sth says-River Fish were selling yes
terlay at 81 and SD per thousand for her
rings, and shad brought the unprecedented
price of SIT per hundred.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15

~ Governor Seymour has vetoed the pro-
hibitory liquor bill recently passed by The
New York Legislature. Governor S.will
see more shortly than ever he did. The poo
nls will veto him.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15

AswE ExPEcrED.-The prohibitory liquor
bill SO long before the Legislature Of Penn
sylvania, was on Wednesday last reiectedin
the lower house by vote of 81 TO 81. 1t
had passed the Senate. is
70 Ii requires sober men TO pass and sane
lion prohibtory law.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15

~We learn that the Contractors for the
erection Of one or more Of the dams for The
Sluckwater extension, have purchased the
crane. boats and appliances used in The con-
struclion of the Railroad Bridge above Fair
mont, and are preparing TO push ahead with
their work with considerable energy.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15

The Washington Star calls upon Con-
gress TO promptly discharge the debt due
TO the State Of Virginia, for the latter's ad-
vance of $4,000 in aid Of the original
construction ofthe public buildings in that
city. II says:
The United States have long enjoyed
the use of this money, and the State Of
Virginia, always comparatively easy in
her financial affairs, has not until very re-
Gently, bad occasion of late years TO ask
repayment. The rise and progress other
extensive system Of internal improvements
has, however. made it necessary at length
that she should strain all her available re.
sources 10 cause such works within her
limits 10 advance pari passu with internal
improvements in any other State OF the
North American confederacy. She has
acquitted herse!fnobly in this matter, and
now has pressing need for the money ad-
ranced.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15

0T Subscribers to this paper who have
changed their residence will please notify US
promptly Of the fact, so that they may lose
nothing in the way of getting the news.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-15

" The Car Nicholas knows how
to manage. A wealthy merchant of
Odessa very generously, as he thought
subscribed 10000 roubles towards car.
rying on the war against the Turks. but
Nicholas differing with him in opinion
upon that point issued his orders that
the merchant should fully equip two
cavalry regiments and support them
for two years. The rights OF private
property is not subject that the Gear
ever thinks oftroubling himself about.