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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29

| on the Mississippi river and which, having
airline connections with Washington city,
Alexandria, Richmond, Petersburg and indi.
rectly with all the cities further north is des.
tined il Il railroad shall ever cross this CONT
nent TO be the greatest thoroughIare in the
world, aud will be the greatest in this country
whatever other railroads may or may no, be
constructed, must be considered, notwi,tl.
standing The large tract Of country that in.
tervenes between the two lines and between
their immediate termini, as the only real ri.
val Of the Monougahela and Ravenswood
railroad. (of course we speak of both with
their conncctions.) The one taps the Mis-.
sissipp river at low point; the other may
tap i, shurt distance higher up-in Ken.
lucky. Both will be ending for any Pacific
road that is to be made; both will bear TO.
wards the seaboanl in the same general d..
rection. And there is so vast current Of
trade and travel always setting north and
east, and south and west, as 10 render il prob
able that both would do al immense business
and ,ha, every road which does now or shall
hereafter cross the Blue Ridge and Allegha.
MES will be prosperous. a. r.
The City Of Philadelphia il she could be
made to appreciate the value to her of such
road, would undoubtedly cause The one
projected 10 be built. It would not be q
matter Of surprise to US if she should take
nearly all the stock. or otherwise provide for
raising the necessary funds; but she would be
regarded as blind 10 her highest interests If
she should turn cold shoulder towards the
project Virginia nigh, be accounted gene
rous in the extreme for that she has granted
q charter for such road; but Philadelphia
can no more be expected to throw away this
charter than can King Monopoly be expected
10 give up a struggle. Commerce is Midas
that touches nothing which does not turn to
gold; and he will bathe himselfin any stream
if the sands will but yield to his transmitting
tact. Commerce is a miser that will clutch
not cast away, such treasure as this charter.
We have learned that the 18th of
June has already been agreed upon in
the river counties, and as none of the
others have yet appointed delegates, the
citizens of this place think it best to
have it understood that the convention
is TO be held on Thursday the 18Th Of
Juae.-Fairmont Virgiaiaa.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29
sco,t,s 1sun Flour Mill.

Most of urreaders remember "Jadge
Miller" who used to do up jobs OIL
COope,ins, and discuss politics, in the
building which we have since transmog-
rifed into Printing Office. They re.
member, too, his misfortune in the burn.
ing of his Mill on SCOTS Run, and pro.
badly thought that calamity would final.
ly lay him upon the shelf. But the
Judge is persevering. He has fitted up
his Mill with excellent b4rrs, and is
grinding flour equal to that which comes
from Craig's or Bats, and that is say.
ing a great deal in few words. We
have been furnished with an ample spe.
cimen of his flour, and therefore write
understandingly upon the subject.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29
WHEELING, April 25, 1851

=
Editors Of tile Mirror: g,I4.
Since my last nothing of
special interesthas occurred in this city.
The unfortunate man Fickieson, who at
tempted suicide by cutting his throat
few days since, died this morning
He has been gradually wasting away
since the occurrence. The circums,an-
ces attending the sad affair are as fol-
lows-Mr. Fickicson is German, and
has been in this country nearly three
years. He was, in Germany, betrothed
to young lady. and preparations were
partially made for their union. They
differed in their religious sentiments,
she beinga Catholic aud he a Lutheran.
Neither was willing to sacrifice their
opinions, and the contemplated mar
riage was broken up. Mr.. Fickicson
left for this country, hoping that in a
new country and among his relatives
from who lie had long been separated)
he would find relief from trouble. lie
came to Pittsburg, where he thought to
find sister, but he found that she had
died about three weeks before his arri.
val. Deeply affected with this sad news
he started for some town in Ohio, where
he had a brother. He found lim-but,
alas he was raving in the delirium Of
a scorching fever, aud could not recog.
nize his brother. This was more than
poor Fickieson could bear, and his rea.
son was dothroncd, but was afterwards
restored. He has continued in very
melancholy mood since, until his death
in this city this morning. He has resi-.
dcd with his brother in this city, and
been engaged in his Music store. He
was highly esteemed for his gentleman.
ly department and high musical attain.
ments.
Two little boys were drowned in
Wheeling creek last Thursday. They
were driving the wagon from Messrs
s'aP iuctory, ana very I'm.
prudently drove into the stream, which
was very much swollen by the late snow
and rain, and all-boys, horse and wa.
gon were swept off. Only one Of the
bodies has boon found. The horse was
drowned y"
The Markets of this city are getting
almost out ofthe reach Of the poorer
classes. Meats, butter, eggs, &C., are
very high. Beef 10 cents per d., but.
tor % to 40, according to quality; eggs
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29
WESTERN VIRGINIA.

l. A writer inthe WeslonL county,
Herald, speaking Of the large emigration
recently 10 Randolph, Pocahon.as and
Nicholas, and consequent rise in the
price Of lands in those counties, invites
purchasers to RlaSton and Gilmore, where
lands, ",frequently produce 100 to los
bushels Of corn per acre." can be purcha'
sed at IA low price. The writer speaks Of
the fine climate, good water, healthy re-
gion, ,he introduction ofturnpike and 9th
er roads sin every direction" and believes
no more profitable investment could be
made than by the purchase at present Of
Western Virginia lands.
We agree with the writer. We have
long entertained the opinion tia! the lands
of Virginia are the cheapest in the Union
all things considered-when we take into
view her central locality in the Union,
her fine and healthy climate her good and
abundant waters, and soladap.ed 10 pro-
duce beautifully every variety of grain
and other valuable agricultural products
indigenous 10 the United States Many
Of our friends have discovered the truth
ofwhat we say, by actual and sad expert
ence. Yielding to the notions Of the day
thew have left Whe home of their tathers''
for a home in the wilderness Of distant
States, where they were deprived Of near
ly allth benefits Of civilized life. Com
paratively lost to society, with few or no
church privileges, no schools sufficiently
convenient 10 educate their children and
cut off from numerous other privileges and
blessings enjoyed by the people Of The
State which they had turned their back:
upon, soon they became sensible ofthe ad.
vantage of their old home, and yearned &c
return oil: and many, at great pecuniary
sacrifice, returned, fully satisfied that The
"glorious West' was no better, and ir
truth not so good, ass'gloriou Old Virgin
ia."-Richmon2 Enquirer.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29

The Monongalia Mirror did not learn
from us that w. c. Davis, Esq. had
been appointed postmaster at Hessville,
Squire w. c. Davis is the postmaster.
The Mirror attempted to be "wise a.
bove what was written" esquire" is a
name as well as a title; and in ills in.
stance it is the former. There is no,
thing very strange in the fact we imag.
inc. In Hampshire county there lives
Tor did live) man whose namei is Com
modore' Perry Wolford.
70 The above paragraph is copied from
the Fairmont True virginian. 1t is not a
matter Of much consequence TO us whether
the P. NJ. at Hessville is Squire Davis, OIL
Davis, Esq, but whether "1riser or other.
wise, we mean to be right this time, ind
therefore we announce 10 the public tina,
Squire W. c. Davis, Esq has been appoint,
ed Postmaster at HessviIle. Long may he
wear the llonors, and faithfully may he dis.
charge the duties Of the station.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29
= &C.. COMMUNICATED.
LONG. REACH, Tyler Co., Va, |
.' April 18th, 1854.
EplToRs OF THE MIRROR:

EDITORS OF THE MIRROR:
l wish to call the ut
,ention of tile afflicted and all who it
may concern, to mineral well in Mon.
roc county. Ohio, near the Ohio river,
about mile from Cochransville, aud o.
bout the same from Sistersville, Tyler
county, Va. I think, from the best in
formation, the water is equally as strong
as most of the mineral wells on the
Little Kanawha, several miles from Par
kersburg, Va. II this should meet tho
eye of any one that would like to keep
a clearinghouse at such place, there is,
perhaps, good chance for doing we'll.
as the proprietor Mr.. William Bell, is =
poor man and not able to put up build
ings suitable for public convenience. 1
think the place could be made pleas
ant situation, lying so near the river. |
think ] have received considerable ben
eft myself, from the use Of the water,
although hayo been afflicted for many
years, and think the water may provo
valuable. for many diseases if properly
used. You will please publish thisin tho
Recorder, and would be glad that 9th,
er neighboring papers would copy the
same, as it may prove a public benefit
WILLIAM JOHNSON.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29

BRlcK-I, is said tina, the experiment Of
using coal for the purpose Of burning brick,
has been successfully tried in Maryland
Each ton Of coal will burn four thousand
brick, with two hands to tend the furnaces.
IN a Exchange Paper.
S. E Sharpless, of this borough has been
successfully experimenting for year past
after the same decentralization Pa. Re
sister.
% The above experiments were made
with anthracite coal. Have the brick burners
hereabouls tiled our biiuminoHs coal in theil
business and if so, what has been the result
Please report.-ED. MlnRoR. ID.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29
Mistake Corrected.

we understand tia, the general impres.
sion in this community is that the money
accruing for licenses 10 sell ardent spirits
&C., goes into the County Treasury, and
helps to pay our County expenses, and thus
reduces our taxes. This is an entire mistake.
The money received for licenses goes into
the State Treasury, and is used for State pur.
poses alone. Voters should understand this,
and vote accordingly on the license question.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29
License or no License.

A LECTURE on Temperance, and the
duty of Voters in relation thereto, will
be delivered at Sugar Grove Meeting
House in this county by DR.. A. J. Bow
man, on the first Sunday in May, at II
o'clock, A. NJ. rD t..
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29
~ See the Advertisement of Messrs.
Wheat & Chapline, of Wheeling, and
try to satisfy. their craving for rags.
Fire in Fe,terman.

A gentleman who came down from
Fe,terman Thursday night, informs us
that FIRE occurred there that night
which destroyed three dwelling houses
and two stores, and that building con
tanning some fifty barrels of powder
barely escaped observation-disclosures
Krgiaian.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29
uNIoNT0WN RAILROAD.

Notyit hstandinr the lisconra pinr let ;.
fer lately addressed by tic President Of
The Central Railroad, we are not with.
out homes that the Upioptown Brancl,
NAV vet be made within n short time
Our friend James +, Cannon has lust
returned from a yisi, to Philadelphia,
for the purpose of holding an interview
with the President-NIr. Thompsop,-
Mr.. Cannon states that Mr.. Thompson
says positively that the road leading
from the Central road will be made q.
long the Western base of the Alleghe.
ny mountains, to connect with the great
Southern road, now in course of con-
struction from New Orleans through
Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, &c.
Mr.. Tompson speaks Gifts construction
as a question of time. He infor.
med Mr.. Canon that lie approved Of
the project; and will recommend to tho
Board Of Directors Of the Central road
at their next meeting, the construction
of the Uniontown branch as a link in this
grea, Chain ofRailways, expecting how
ever, as we understand it, that the $780,
600 necessary TO make the road, shall be
raised by the friends Of the Uniontown
branch. Mr.. Canon stated to the meet
ing on Tuesday evening, that for a
bonus of one dollar per share, he will
furnish any amount Of stock which may
be required.
A new impetus is about TO be given
totbis nroiect by a movement, commen.
cinc in Western Virginia. Our readers
wifi find in his paper an article from
the Morgan,own Republican on this
subject; and a meeting was held at the
CoSr, House, in this place, on Tuesday
evening last, strongly endorsing the pro.
iect. at which a LARGE delera,iou was ap:
pointed to attend The Convention to be
held at Fairmont, Va, on the 18th Of
June next. We hope now that the Vir-
p;uians have taken IN This subject that
our people will 90 into the project
with cordiality and unapimitv. In the
immense web of railways with which
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29
Our Book Table.

Graham for May is received. A highly
interesting No., illustrated and beautifed
with Fashion Plates, sc, The prominent
articles are, Realley's Washington, Legend
Of the South, Life of Brigadier General John
Lacey, The Game Of The Season, &c.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29

" The office of the "IIardy Whig,' at
Moorelleld, Va, is offered for saIe by the ad.
ministratOr of the Iate proprietor, Here is
chance for practical printer who has tact
and energy TO conduct paper.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29

End ofihe Oakland Tragedy.-Th grand
Jury Of The present term OF court refused 10
find true bill asains, Cornelius johnson,
charged with The killing Of Dr.. Conn, at
Oakland, on the 10Th day Of February last
The witnesses in the case were discharged
from further attendance, and Jchnson's bail
released. Cum. Tel.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29

~ We regret to learn that boat
containing lol tons of Pig Metal, from
Clinton Furnace in this County, was
sunk few days since, at the /" Little
Falls" Of the Nlonongahela, seven miles
above this place. Its said the loss is
covered by insurance.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29
M0N0NGALIA MIRROR.
MORGANTOWN, Va.
Saturday. April 30, 1864.
OUR AGENCIES.

II Mr.. c. PIERCE, No. &c, South Third ST.,
Philadelphia, is one Of our most obliging and
attentive Agents. I4
Z. W. CARR, Third street, opposite the Ex-
change, Philadelphia, is also our Agent for that
City. .-.,.-... .s-.-...-
Dr.. E. PARSONS, Gladly Creek, Barbour co.
hns kindly consented to act as Agent for the
Mirror.
D y. NJ. ANVIL, Nestorvillc Barbour CO., Va.
G. CRESAP, ESQ.,, Kingwood, Preston co., Va.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29
RAILROAD TO RAYENsReOp,

Tho citizens of Faye,te county, Pa,
had spirited meeting in Uniontown,
on the 1lth inst, at which large del
ega,ion was appointed TO attend the
proposed Convention ut Fairmont.-
With respcc,to the lime Of the meeting
of the Convention, the Pa. Democrat
says:-
In order not 10 compel delegates TO
travel on Sunday. we would suggest to
the friends of the Railroad Convention
at Fairmon', the propriety of changing
the day of meeting from Monday 18th,
to Wednesday, 18th of June.
We presume our friend of the Mr.
ror will second this motion, cheeriully.
What say ye2
~ Yes, we second the notion
The 15l, of June is the time now fixed
upon. Come on, in battalions .t+
II The following article is also cop.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29

No Printers TrERr.-The report Of
The inspectors Of State Prisons in New
York, discloses the very gratifying fact
that of,he large number of conyicts now
in the prisons oflhat State, there is not a
single printer, while nearly all the other
occupations are represented. This is a
fac, honorable 10 the craft, and aifording
evidence oflhe general good character Of
those engaged in the business.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29

( GD-A lawyer, not overyoung OF hand
some made many attempts TO confuse a
young lady whom he was examining as a
witness. She however remained calm.
AT last determined to perplex1 her, the
lawyer said, sAliss, upon my word, you
are very pretty!"l'he young lady very
promptly replied u, would return the
compliment, sir, sitifI were not on oath"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29
WASHINGTON, April II.

10 or 70 inches of snow fell TO day,
melting as rapidly as it came. No. much
snow on the ground now.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29

"A terrible DeaM,-A master brick
layer, at,oched 10 the Stanton Iron Works
, Id South. Derbysllire, England, while
effecling some repairs upon the wall Of a
furnace, was precip!atedlrom bis position
Ly the giving way ofsome bricks, into,he
midst ola mass ofmo,ten lead, The oper-
a,ivpswho sawhim STOPPING with his hands
and feetinthe red hot metal, could do no.
thing more more than pour vast quantities Of
water upon the fire ndupon the person
Of their unfortunate fellow-Workman.
When the, heat ofthe furnace was some.
what snbdued, so as to allow ofaccess 70
Tile body, allthat coulsl be found Of there.
mains was a single shriyelled fragment Of
the trunk, two or three feet in length.
Fern tispfoyoking fora r:fI
wou,a an who has worked all aymending
an old cout for her husband TO find q
love letter from anolhef woman his
pocket. = 7*<
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29

The expulsion Of the Greeks by Tur,
key has been determined upon.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-04-29

II The following article is also cop.
led from the Pa. Democrat:
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-01-12

proyementS:
For relaying the north track Of
the Columbia railroad, -sg55, 500 90
For the construction of a new
road to avoid the Inclined
planes ON the Allegheny
mountains, 656, ,034 90
For the completion OF the Wes-
tern reservoir, $3.50 Al
For the North Branch canal, l,000,0 eco 0C
For the new locks Oh the Del
aware Division, S0,000 0(
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-01-12
$I,40I,090 Is
Difference between the two

Difference between the two
peroaS Sl77,66I Is
1t will thus appear that the floating ialil-
tiles are $I77,G6I ID less than when T as
sumed the duties of my present station. II
should be remarked that floating debt. as q.
bove stated, is no new thing. 1t has ALWAYS
existed to a greater or less degree, bat has
not usually been exhibited in this form. A
balance OF unpaid appropriations is unayoid-
able, and has not been SO small for many
years as at present.
During the years 1852 and 80, the follow
ing appropriations and payments have been
made towards the construction of new i'm
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-01-12
Total amount Of funded

Total amount Of funded
debt at this.time $40, ,272, ,235 OF
II meet this apparent increase Of $II7,-
557 50 Of the public debt, it should be ob-
served that, by the cancellation Of six per
cent. bonds, we have a saving of $50, 600 an
nuaily TO the treasury, which is equivalent to
a virtual payment of $500, eco of the 5 per
cent. bonds. The amount thus saved viii be
"A permanent resource, without making any ex-
action from the people, and constitute sub
stantial addition to the sinking fund 1t will
be a virtual reduction Of the public debt tc
the amount of $282, ,222 A..
The floating liabilities and current demands
upon the treasury, at the period have indi-
Gated, were as follows:
Damages, balances on contracts, and for la
Dor and materials on the public works
prior 20 January, 1852, and since paid, as
appears on the books Of the Auditor Gen
eral, S3SI752 Is
Temporary loans 398. 600 90
Unpaid appropriations 62I,338 90
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-01-12

81, l54, 457 As
$4,000 90
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-01-12

Total S.
The floating liabilities Of the
Commonwealth, and cur
rent demands upon the
treasury at this time, are:
Z. K. and canal
debts $327,734
Temporary loans $4,000
Unpaid appropria-
tons 305,69
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-01-12
MESSAGE
OF THE GOVERNOR.

To the Honorable The Senator's and lNenJers
Of tts House Of Representatives. Of the Gene
raj .4Ssen5lu:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-18

PRICE OouLON, Plumbers, I07 poydras
New oIieans the pabe
I'M z IN tSs absvs
y, ENGLISH snd FRENCH WATER CLOSETS, hsE
FouNTAINS BRASS FAUCETS OF I'll kinds, COOKING
- NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., HYDRAULIC RAMS: LIFT at,
~ Fusg fitted up II the
asag zig and sEiEF LKAD and BLOCK aays 81
aaas sllr aad STEAMBOAT WORK neatly up
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-18

/ I saII =. IlMPoRTANT DISCOVERY -Ds.

IGHLY IMPORTANT DISCOVERY DIR.
JAMES would respectfully call attention o citizens and
g me facts; He all Diseases with
81 any other poisonous drug namely
@ @ seminal, Nodes Ulcers Trora
W o. the in Dr. would
those who have injured themselves by private and
IN and solitary me
them for either soeioy The fol
are some Of the ead melancholy produced BY
s9 .s e rsws Pon
ions Msnai the fearful effects mind are more 10 r.
Loss q eme Confusion Ideas Depression OF Spirits
Society," Sa Dstrrs. Love
ttanal,dity &c, are some q the eg iaProduced.
ere with the above symptoms hould
ri James and % restored pecs
ay astcaSy pIsgsnt yon but apply Immediately,
maady Weakness Of ths rrrn ~ As tsflpia
rertoYsd: s -N'N'A'sS safseta inn Yigor
p JAnis haa from his Office No. ii 81
& street., oesWeen Royaland Bourbon streets. :
p g. p.,so,. ~ DIR. JAMES. y
70 lhs address, by giving full particulars hy
=, ten dolara.. NJ [rave lgdswl 81 DR. IA1iEs
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-12-18

/ COuAl ih1t1ISl, bl6. Nv
J. ID ohS AEBILITY, DISEASE OF TIE KIDNEYS More
OF the strongest kind
adeIpha " $50 - - " ' sSfe'oH' / MI
sraced from the Christian Chrenicle " 4 - $50 -
-, MONfROSE, snsquehanna co., Penn. Feb, 1885,
nfA. " ai gACksORDKAR SIN: believe your stseruan
are hss they than one
year nave haen cabled with Chronic perhaps
OF The time until about the middle when
ensebled finally My stomach Tho
Of bowe became d7sAdniy diseased and
active IN thas condition. called
my case aud checked the disease
y bowels But sill stomach were not right INV
TO DO much cated frequently b.
ne but partially performing reeulst
with extreme debility. Being agent
ae noieed Or. Hooaand's Bser
ard eveaI certificates annexed,
@ m sinlar to mine sent agent Tsrrs
any procured two bottles and
@ before had used up the fat bottle
Ag lat neink removed from
becoming natural and regular have bottles; ny
nave been materially helped and have
oens Ieofed whereas The dsea working
was brought low that
published In the Christian Chronicle Of December s..
pR M a that but few,
ABOUT your bitets there are hun
N lh VINO might 20 by tbs these Bters
fohfs respectfully 5lG J. VI. PAREER.
ikR Forssis nE respectable dasessayeTy where.
- J. WRIGHT q CO., New Orleans.
E.ls IS a. Ua ~ WhniaH Ansnt