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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14
An Important Decision in England

The Ecclesiastical law of England
declares that all the inhabitants of any
parish, no matter what their persuasion
are bound to repair the parish church,
and for this purpose, are bound to tax
themselves to the amount necessary
This tax, under the name of Church
rate, is usually collected just as other
tax. Attempts have been made in Far,
lament at different times, to put an end
to the injustice Of taxing people for the
support of church TO which they do
not belong, but all in vain.
In all the parishes where the friend?
Of the State Church have constituted
tho majority, this tax has always been
collected, those refusing to pay have
been compelled to pay, And in some
parishes where the dissen,er5 constitu'
led the majority, the rate proposed BY
the Vicar and the Church.wardens, has
been paid; but in others, the claim has
been resisted on the ground that the mi
nority had no right 10 impose burden
on the majority. This in many instan'
ces produced much disorder, and in
some cases, processes of litigation
This troublesome matter was finally
settled by the House of Lords, OH the
18th of last August.
The case which gave rise to this final
decision had its origin in 1887, at Brain
tree, small town in an obscure part
of Essex, where the dissenters are nu-
raorous. The church being out of re-
nair, the Vicar aud Church.wardens lev.
led tax accordingly. The maj o'ity
resisted this act as unjust, denying the
right Of the chrrch.wardens thus TO tax
them, and they refused to pay The
case was then carried to the Ecclesias'
tical Court, where it was decided in ia
vor of the Church. wardens; but writ
of prohibition from the Court of the
Queens Bench, prevented the eSecu'
ton of the sentence. An appeal was
then taken to the Court Of Exchcquer
Chamber, and The decision of the Court
of Queens Bench was confirmed. The
right of the majority being thus far es
tablished.
But in 1871 these church functiona
ries levied another rate, which was re-
sisted as before. 1t was again brought
before the Ecclesiastical courts and in
the Consis,ory Court the dicision was
given in favor Of the dissen,ers; but ii
The higher Court this decision was re-
versed in favor of the hurch-wardens
A writ of prohibition was again sued
out before the Court of Queens Bench
and in ls46 that Court decided that the
rate was valid. 1t was then referred to
the Court Of Exchequer Chamber, and
in 1850 the decision ofthe former cour'
confirmed,
appeal was then taken 10 the HOUSE
Of Lords, the highest court ofthe realm
Here six were in favor Of the rate, live
against it, and three took the time o
fourteen months to reflect on their de
cision, and on the l2lh of last August
decided against the rate, established the
principle that it requires majority 'f
/ levy such tax. This settles the ques
tion, and nothing but an act of Parlla
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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14
WANTED.
"WAsTED-A young man Of indus
try, ability and integrity" &C., NC.

| "hNTED-A young MA" y.
try. ability and integrity" &c., &c.
This meets our eye daily in the col
umn of Wants. and it is true as the
Penta,euch. Wahtedl or course they
are--always wanted. The market ca''
never be overstocked they will always
he called for, and never quoted 6nlI,
or mo SALE Wanted for thinkers
wanted for workcrs-in the mart, on the
main, in the field and the forest. Tools
are lying idle for want of a young man
tree to be feIled, plow to be guided;
a village to be founded; school TO be
instructed.
They talk about staples and groati
staples. Honest, industrious, able young
mon are the great staple in this world
of ours. Young man! you are wantedj
but not for Doctor. No, nor Law
yer. There are enough of them tor
this generation, and one or two to spare
Don't study a profession unless it be
tho profession Of Lrick.!aying or farm.
ing or some other of The manual pro-
fessions. Don't measure tape if you
can hol p it. It's honorable dnd honest,
and all that, but then do better, Of all
things, don't rob the women. Its their
prerogative to handle silks and Iaces'
| tape and thread. Put on your hat then
like man, don an apron, and go out
doors. Get good glow on your cheek,
the jowelry of toll upon your brow, and
good set of well developed muscles.
We would go If We could, but then we
were young, longer ago than we like
to think, aud you know when ones old
he can't. ... ......
Besides, ifyou becomea Doctoryou Il
have to wait-'b because you haven't ez'
perience,' says an old practitioner be.
cause you are too young. says all the
women. If you are Lawyer, and
likely 10 rise, they'll put weight on
your head, a Ia Swiss, to keep yon un-
dor, or, if you make good argument
some old opponent, as grey ds rat
will kick it all over, by some taunt or
other because you were not born in The
year one. And SO it will go, until you
grow tired and soured, and wish you
had been tinker, perhaps AN immor.
tai one, or anything but jus. what you
are. ,.s.z....---.
Be farmer, and your troubles are
over, or rather. they don't begin. You
own what you stand on, from the cen.
tro Of the EARTH. Us they used to say
up to the slsy;' you are Independent
all day, and tired, not weary, at night
The more neighbors you have, and The
better farmers they are, are more and
the better for you.
There's one thing more, young man,
You are wanted. A young woman wants
you. Don't forget her. No matter il
you are poor, DON'T wait to be rich
if you do, ten to oneif you are fit to be
married a, all, to anybody that's fit 'o
be married. Marry while you are young
and struggle up together, lest in the
years to come, somebody shall ad7er
iiiae Young men wanted, and none tc
be had.-TriJuns.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14
Extracts from Dow, yr.

Nv friends! How tender is woman! Shh
is as tender as a chicken, and as tough as
an old go5blrr. She must be screened
from the hot summer'ssun- sheltered from
the blast Of winter, and yet il she make up
her mind 10 do it, she can outset the SUD,
face northeas,cr, and be match IoFlhe
devil. Bu, inwardly she is tender as the
mercies OF Heaven; her heart is os,mpch
softer than mans as bees WAX than :
brick bal. Hersynpathirs Gre as tender
as down on angels wings, and her love
appears as fresh and unfading amid the
sorrows Of adversely, as the evergreen leaf
that rncircIes the brow Of ole winter
Her tenderness is too tough 10 be destroy
ed b. whatever change icttune or tim$
may bring; as tough astripe, and twiceas
common.
Nv hearers how loving Is woman? She
is amazingly sickiy in her attslnments.-
She will cling TO the chosen object Of her
heart like possumto gum tree. and
YOU can't separate her without swapping
Strings that no art can mend, and IesTing
portion Other soul upon the nPperleath-
er o! her affections. They will sometimes
see something 10 love, where others car
discover nothing TO admire; ard when her
fondnq. is once fastened on fellow, j!
sticks like gin and lassrs in bushy head
Of hair.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14
SOME MORE OF THEM ERE BEANS.

A Legislative assembly, gathered IS it
is from all quarters and from every pro-
Fessiop must necessarily include all va'
rie,ies Of character, some Of most a.
musiug kind.
Several years since, the town OF -
saw fit to elect q sturdy farmer. whom
the love of travel had never led out OF
the precincts Of his native county, to the
operous post Of "Member of the Gen
eral Court"
Arrived in Boston, our friend, being
somewhat hungry, and desirous OF Ia
king something substantial "tor the
.s,ornach's sake" found his way into one
of our principal hotels just at the din
ner hour.
He sat down 10 dinner, and, being
requested by the waiter to select from
| the bill Of fare what dish he chose, ex-
pressed desire for some baked beans.
This was brought him, and, from the
custo with which it was eaten. evident.
! " suited our Representative. The plate
was cleared in an incredibly short space
of time, and the attentive waiter was at
his side.
"Will you havo your plate changcdF'
Yes"
."What will you have y"
The bill OF fare was consulted. and
the guest announced his decision
a. reckon III have q fen more q
them ere 6'ans,"
The second instalmen, was net long
in disappearing. Again the question
was proposed.
"WiIl you have your plate chsngedi
"Yes."
"What will you take3"
"You may bring me a ftv more ef
them ere 6c0ns!'
The waiter turned away 10 conceal
a smile, but did as he was ordered. He
kept an eye on the new.fledged Repre-.
sentative, and, by the time his third
plate was dispatched, was by his side
with the old question.
"Of course" thoughthe, "he'l wan'
something else this time"
"What dish shall l bring you. sir Z"
The Representative took up the-hill
of fare and followed its various items
With his finger, till he came to the end,
process which occupied some ten min
utes. He was apparently puzzled but
in a moment his face lighted up aud he
said eS
II don, care If Ifassa q tss more
beans" 30
They were brought, and, we need
not say, went the way of their prede'
cessors. q
perhaps, sir, said the waiter, as
he tuok away the empty plate" you
would like some kind Of pudding Z We
have ell kinds
81 dont know" was the hesitaiins
reply. "Have you got any more q
them ere beansl"
"Yes, sir"
Then | guess you may br!sg me
G.e mere to yfnih Up giM. | dom
want any pudding"
For every day Of the session oal
country Representative pa'ronised hi:
favorite dish. When, at length, his ser
vices were dispensed with, aud he re-
turned to his constituents, he was asked
how he liked stopping in Boston'
Boston is a great place he ex
claimed, with enthusiasm; Boston 4
a graf p!aes for jakea dsans!"-y yaaks
Blade.
uo;r "a ro, q Coo;j l;uShon
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14
Forgot Now 70 Mix il.

An old fellow in Missouri, who was
in the habit of mot belonging to the
temperance society," was in the act OF
taking nip one day before young
yirginian.
what do you drink'' asked the lat
Ter.
Brandy and water was the reply,
'Why don't you drink mint julepsP
Mint juleps!' queried The Old man.
why what III the name OF drinks Is
that!
"A most delicious drink, wac the an
swer, and III show you how to make
it, as I see you have mint growing al
most at yourdoor.
Tho young fellow soon produced the
iulep. and The old man was delighted
with it.
Abou, a month after, on his return
home, the Virgiuian thought he would
s,op a, his old friends aid indulge
but Judge Of his surprise, when his in
ouiriss at the door for his friend were
answered by an aged female darkey'
with
.oh, Massa's dead and gone this two
weeksr
.Deadv exclaimed the young man,
why, how strange! What did he die
Off
only iellor cum along about mont
oro and larnt him to drink grass in the
rum and it killed him in two weeks
A few days since, traveller stepped
into bank, and immediately after his
entrance pulled off his hat, coat and era
vat This done, he cast look ut the
cashier who was seated in the corner,
calm as summers morning, and with q
commanding shake ofthe head, said:
"tIadn't you better be gsttin' that ere
water heated.
The,oller informedhim that he was in
the "wrong shop" You arc in bank
sir, not in barber shop.
"Bank, eh!" calculated the stranger
dang mo, they told mo it was ''aO'HS
Iop,"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14
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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14

The editor of the New Orleans Picay;
tnc. speaking Of model subscriber
to that paper says -" We have on Our
subscription list the name Of one gen
llemsn who has taken the Weekly Pic
uyune ever since 1889, and has not once
during thu, whole period, that we re-
member, found fault with the appear
anco or contents of The paper or CON.
planned of being irregdlurIy served by
the mails. He paid his Erss years sub
scription III advance, aud has not paid
anything since"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14
POETRY.
The Golden Bowl Broken, or the lluSa
band Left Alone,

Twas midnight, and he get aloEe--
The husband OF the dcadi
That day the dark dus, had been thrown
Upon her buried head.
Her orphan children round him slept,
But in their sleep would moan:
Then fell the first tear he had wsP.--
lie felt he wss alone.
The world was full Of life and light,
But ali, no more for him
lis little world, once warm aad bright
II now was cold and dim.
Where was her sweet and lovely face
Where was her cordial tOnc'
He gsrcd around his dwelling place,
And felt he was alone.
The lovely wifc-maternnl care
The .clfdenying zeal
The smile Of hope that chased despair
And promised future wcaii
The clean bright hearth--nice table sfreaa-
The charms o'e. all things thrown
The swec,ucss in wha.e'ef she said
All gone no was aloncl
IlelookGd into hi. cold, wild heart,
All sad and unassigned;
He asked how be had done his part
To one SO t'ue--so kind
Each uuor past. he tried to tack
If fo,,aae would atone--
Would give him lifstO bring her back
In ysin--he wss alone
He slept a.las.; and then he dreamed,
Pstchanee her spirit woke,-
And soft light on his pillow glea MD
A voice in music spoke;
"ro,ge., forgiven, all neglect,
Thy love recalled alone;
The babes love, Oh, love protect
! rpll an all thine o~n!"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14
rrm dc Nsv York Bap.t:. Register:
. t4, r,,,.n-,n eevcrn

rron de Ntu York Baptist Register:
A WINTER SONNET.
Close by my door,
Pass on the poor,
With trembling limbs,
And help implo,e.
Thar ts,tered clothes
And feeble frame,
Their griefs disclose.
ofyaried name.
trace their steps
To their rude homes
Where eyes rejoice
To SEQ them come.
TAeys, want ezpec.'i
And children crave
come blest relief,
Some food to save. ..
Bot oft the cheek
Turns pale again,
To hnd the search
eor food in vair.
The weeping eycI tl
And sigh suppre.,edi
Show sorrow deep
Pervrdes the breast.
su, when some hand
Gives its supplies,
The li,,lc band
With thankful eyer,
nlise their glad hearts;
In praise and love
To Him who feeds
Them from above.
'D.:r readers, seek
Ths poor mans door;
With spirit neck,
Go help the poor, E..
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14
How 10 get a Good Husband.

Never marry for wealth, Wo:nan's
life consisle,h not in the things she pos
sesselh.
Never marry afop, or Que who struts
about dandy.like, in his silk gloves and
ruflles, with silvercd cane, and rings o!i
his fingers. Beware thereiss trap.
Never marry q niggardly, mean sordid
close listed wretch, who saves every pen
ny, and spends i,grudgingly. Take care
lest he stint you to death.
Never marry stranger, or one whose
character is hot known or tested. Some
females Jump rightinto the fire with ,heil
eyes wide open.
Nevernsiry a nope or lrone, one
who drawlsor draggles through life, one
foot after another, and lets things take
their own course.
Ncvermarty aman who,rea;5 his mo-
ther or sister unkindly or indiIlerently.--
Such man can never mako good hns'
band. :,
Never marry a sloven, man whois
ncgligen, in his person Or in dress. and
is fI,6y in his habits. Tho external ap'
pearsnce is an index TO tho heart.
Shun ,herake, DO asHaks viper, avery
demon.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14

Tie Press This morning people
stand agape with disappointment md
astouishnent, because there is no morn
ing paper issued. They feel entire;.S
lost-,Itore so itan if they had been
without their breakfast, 10 which this is
always q most agreeable concomi'ant.
A deprivation, even for n single day. OF
so great blessing, gives people more
than ever befurs \ reaiziug sense Of its
sterling value. They can do without
sunshine or any other Of the great gifts
of Providence, for 9 sessca, and not
miss them Sc much as they Do 'heiy
morning paper. Truly the press is a
great institution, IN y. liirror, I'd.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14

o. tle ,1EIzg,-~Abo Pihr passed
through town onlast Friday right on his =
way west. baiiug escaped from jail at
phillippi Ele sent ward 10 Mr. .Ggoi; the :
Deputy U, S. llarshol, tI,a, he should pe-.
ser again see him nWes'ern Virginia,
thanking him for his Kindness towards
hin, aud bidding him a!iectona;e fa'e--
well. ar 4
pi.rr had been. held 70 bail by Mr.
Goff, whose security lad given him up
after his confinement in the Phi!lippi
jail.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14

Dickens Tribute to Ameriea,-Dick-
ems closes bis Child's History OF England,
In the Household Words oi December 10,
with the following tribute TO America:
"ltwas in The reign Of George Ill. that
England lost North America, by persist
ting in taxing her without her own con-
sent. That immense country made 'nde'
pendent under Washington, and lelt TO
itself, became the United States: one oI
The creates! nations ofthe earth. In these
times in witch | write, il is honorsbly re-
markablp for protecting its su6jec's; where,
ever they may travel, with dignity ane
determination which is n model for Eng
land. Between you aud me, England hal
rather lost groundin this respect since the
days ol Oliver Cromwell.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14

Di,c1drgea.-Edward S. Gill, who
suddenly and unexpectedly" "ieft Wesl
Union, Doddrilge county, last srmmeT
returned to Marion county, his Eovmar
place of residence, last week, wien he
was arrested aud ,aken3to West Uuiou,
.apon a charge of taking with him oss!
stsai'ngJ a horso and buggy hel6o5irs
to Join A. Gallahnc, deceased. The.
suit was brought on BY the executors os
Mr.. Gellahnc. Gill had a bearing on
Monday morning, before J. Bee, Esq,
and was discharged; it oprealing that
the property taken away was bis own.
-Ciarks5grg Rcgisier.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14

Eigror Law in Boston On Friduy
last. VIM. z. Prescott was fined sl0o
and cos,siu the Boston Municipal Cour;.
f3t selling liquor. and required to CIV
bonds in sl60O nol. TO sell again. lie
ca5hed the bill and gave the bmis
This is the first case,ol{ Successful pros.
ecution under the $lslS law in the;
city, and is thereforeiap2syeu; Of spe-
rial interest,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14

A new case Under Tho Maine Liquor
Law occurred III one Of the Massschu
se,ts cities lately. A jug os rum was
;akcn by the authorities 1Iiom : mar end
laid up to await decision. Tie rjv
claimed that, under the law, The l';& =
light to seize the liquor bnti%t s,c
that was his prnpetty, and tfA #t..,a
nothing ofsit The legal. eles,lca ~.
sc,'led'bytnFmpg odtt9e liqqoy, an y.
turning the Jug.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14

Tovtdfgl Hsroi;m Re,scrded.-Lsst
week little boy, abou, eigh; years old,
who had faller into the water at West
Cambridge, was rescued ftcm drowning
BY Patrick Leonsld. about ten years old
who jumped in aastshin' TIE rescaer
was rewarded bSsa sifpof new suit Of
clothes, from The. Parents Of the lad whom
hehad.sayed. when cautioned abort The
danger which ebyironea hin in his al
tempt to rescue his playmate, he is report
ed 10 have said: "l'll Try 10 save him, il
] gel drowned inthe stlempt."-eo'fcs
3Courisr.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14

A singular disease affecting the eyes
has made it's appearance in NIiddIeiowm
Valley, Nd. Whole fEmi'irs have suf'
reyed from il.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14

IwGsn. Cass has no, been sick 70
folly years
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-14

yThe late Ausou c. Phelps has
left hsauests amounting to 1871 900 tn
the, Religious and Beneyolspt Societies
of,New York.
6s&
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1854-08-03

gins bis vile work, leave your bed at once
aud thus put an efeciual stop TO his villain.
Gus Intentions. Iraally cannot remain an.
other moment.n
He left the lady in a terrible rage, who
wbis refectirg upon her wrongs, entirely
forgot her illness. The unconscious Carter
returned, and without wasting words bsga n
vigorously hacking al the. elegant mahoga-
ny bedposs. The wife, with the fury of a
tigress, leaped from the bed and completely
overwhelmed the astonished man with in
veclives and accusations of the most bitter
and Wind iciive character.
He thinking her insane, fed from the a.
partment, but she followed from room 10
room, giving her rage fnl. scope and do
him and the widow Smith as the
vilesi and most criminal Of mankind.
After long and ludcrous scene of domes-
tic commolion, matters were satisfactorily
explained by both parties. The lady was
cured of her fancies, and be-
came an excellent wife, bu, it was long
time before she forgave Bush.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1854-08-03
KAUGUsT3

removed by ,hass means Treat eli mental
impurities as physical diseases--tfsai them
psrseveripgly on the hydrophaiio psincipls,
and you cannot fail TO bring up obsdient,
plesanl tempered children. ss5.
IN case Of great violence Of temper, there
may be occasion for immediate physical
forte. Mr. Richsfds, princ,pis Of the Phil.
adslphia school for ieiois, relates Of one lit
lie girl, iha, she was so violent she would
drive every one out Of the room, break or
tear everything in her reach and screaM
frightfully. In one OF her paroxyms, after
using commands to no purpose, he placed .
napkin across her mouth, holding il firmly
al the back Of her hssd, leaving her nostnls
open but efec:ualiy stopping al sound from
her mouth. Taking both her hands in his right
and holding the napkin in bis lefi, he camly
held hsr, waiting for her 10 yield and 90 con-
.lnued 10 hold her for six hours. By that
time she grew calm, profssssd repentance
and promised obedience. Once again he
applied the same remedy, but only for half
an hour, and she became pleasant child,
particularly fond of him. Punishment for
children should consist, at most, In restraint,
and that no mora than 10 necessary to over
come their resistance and make them feel
the parent or guardian is stronger than they
that they can can reslraiuthsm and will,
but only for their benefit. No punishmen,
should assume the appearance of revenge,
and should always be administered by a
person in perfect command Of his or her
own temper. No one should attempt TO go
vern child until he has acquired the art Of
governing glhimself. Piftsburg Tsiior.