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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-02-03

A SAP MrsrAKE.-Two years ago, a
young EuyIishman was arrested in Bos'
ION forpassing counterfeit money, tried
convicted and sentenced to the State's $
prison. The money which he passc d
was five dollar bill on the Wenihem
Bank, which was taken by the person
receiving it TO the Suffolk for Deposit
The teller Of the Suffolk pronounced it
counterfeit, aud wrote counterfeit" d.
cross tho face Of it. On the trial, the
mark ofthc teller was. called to prove
the bill genuine, and the teleF's sldmp
went for evidence. About d month a.
20, the bill which had been safely kept
in the District Attorneys office, by ac-
cident fell into the hands of the former
cashier of the bank, when he irnmedi-
ately pronounced i, genuine. Where.
upon the young Englishman was set at
liberty after confinement in the States
prison of nearly two years. The qnes'
ton now is, who onghtto pay the dam
ages, the State or the Suffolk Bank !
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-02-03

Be% When Summcrfcld was on his
dcath-bsl, he exclaimed, 40, if l might
be raised again, hov could I preach 2
| could preach as | never have preach
cd before; I hare ka2 q lOO& into eser-
u,,g !"
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-02-03

Some modern writer beautifully says,
"No snow falls lighter Than The snow
Of age; butnone'is heavier. for il never
nelts."
To- OF the 500 students in The University
Of Virginia, ons.ffth ara spEofsssins Chris
,tsns,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-02-03

Suon Observation-Disclosures ono
thousand persons, including men, wo-
men aud child,en,. are out Of employ
ment in Lynn. The shoe mannfactu.
rers have been obliged 10 cor,rac, their
business, which THROWS ihaay outiof
work.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-02-03

Deponhrc Of Misstona,is;es.- The
barque Storm sailed on Monday, Jan.
Stll, for Hong Kong! The Rev. +.
Wentworth, D. D., accompanied by his
wife and son, is a passenger. lie goes
out to join the mission family in China
under the care Of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-02-03

e3.. One thousand Testamonts were
put in circulation at Ningpo, China, in
a single day, at q literary examination
in that city. There was not less than
5000 or 5000 literary men present,
from all parts Of the country.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-02-03

The whole number ofp,npsn 10 the
United Staies,sn 1888, supported, by pnbss
,lic funds. I34,oT3, IND In lss8-so
'3jS. s
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-02-03

It's said that Senator Dodge, Of Wis
cousin, had $4,000 in the Bank Of Sell;
den s. Withrrs at Washington, and that
iteompriseS tho bulk of3his private foIi
tune "
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-02-03
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Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-02-03

OK TIE jury The Wheeling Intel
Iigencer relates the following -" We
know Young man in au adjoining couu.
ty, who, when he was caugh, tho first
time and put on jury, unobser9ed by
the Judge and sheriff, quietly stepped
ont during a long speech ofa lawyer.
He was found outside the court house
quietly enjoying his cigar. When rep
rimanded aud commanded to return. be
tlidn't suppose it was any harm to step
out out few minutes and take smoke,
when there was eleven others to listeii
to tile speech" "a,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-02-03

CANT CoLLhdE.-The Sandwich Is.
lands cluster in the midst of the Pa
cilTc, which, within the memory Of the
middle.agad among u5 wero Inhabited
only by savage tribes Of heatlier, are
now christianiaed aud civilized, aud Have
recently added to their institutions Of
learning regularly organized college.
The President, Edward G. Beckwilh,
was inauguratcd on the 2jth Of Septom.
ber. Behold the fruit, ofpc rscyerins
missiousry laboU,sl
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-02-03

The following a9scae!s, related 10 US
the other day is d most capital satire
upon the 'sumptuous living in New
York:
Mr.. ~. = i. one d The merchant
princes Of the empire city, and though
living in one ofthe most spacious mansions
on the Fifth Avenue, his entire family
consists Of himself and his wife. Meeting
a friend from the country one day he in
yited him up TO view his house. Ths
friend was shown though tho gorgeous
rooms, with tesselatsd floors and m,gnif-
Gen, ffescoed ceilings, and finally was Ia.
ken into the lower rooms, with one 1ef
which he found small regiment Of. color
red servents seated at a boaniifl dinner.
On bisreturnthome he was asked ifheiiad
seen Mr.. 50 and-so I sOhyes.ss WHAT'S
be doing nowl' well when I saw him
he was keeping a anigger boarding Aouss
on the Fifth Avenue !!'-Rahway 1ar0:
cate. jg5,
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1855-02-03
The Mo,.,nol,s.

Speaking Of The possibility ola collision
between the Mormons Of Utah and the
United States authorities growing out Of
the appointment Of Colonel Steptoe to the
governorship of that Territory, the Louis
vile Journal says.
"Terrible as a collision. Of this time be-
tween the General Government and the
Alormons might be, We say unhesiatingly
let it come, il i. must. Let The legitimate
authority ofthc United States be maintain.
ed in the Territory of Utah. even if, in
order to that end, the whole Mormon pop
ulalion have to. be driven out or annihi!a-
ted. All appearances indicate unerring-
Iy tha! soonersor later, a conflict between
tie mormnns and The lawful authorities
Of the nation must takeipiace, and ifso
surely the sooner it takes place The bet
Ter. And it is especially desirable, and
vastly important that whenever the con-
'hict occurs, our Government shall be
clearly and indisputasly in the right as it
certainly will be in asserting the naming
by force, its right to appoint the Cover
nor Of Utah. The Mormons are a most
pestiIen, people, and a great many persons
insist that the General Government shall
put down polygamy among them. We
have no IDEA that the Government has
right to govern Utah as it governs other
Territories; and, as conflict at no distant
day must from The very character of Nor
monism, and the whole conduct Of its de-
yotees occur from one cailse Or another
we are not unwilling that those horrible
fanatics should take ground for the main
lenances Of their proaigale prophet as
Governor, and bring on the issue now,'
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-26

WoMAN's sPHERE Charles Dickens
never wrote anything more beautiful and
true than the following: "The true wo-
man, for whose ambition husbands love
and her childrcn's alteration are sufficient;
who applies her military instincts to the
discipline of her household, and whose
legislations exercise themselves in making
laws for her nurse /: whose intellect has
field enough for her in communion with
her husband, and whose heart asks no 9TH
er honors than his love and admiration a
woman who does not think it weakness
to attend to her toilet, and does not dis
dain to be beautiful: who believes in the
virtue of glossy hair and well-ftting
gowns, and who cschews rents and rayel-
led edges, slip-shod shoes and audacious
make-ups; woman who speaks low, and
does not speak much who is patient and
gentle and intellectual and industrious
who loves more than she reasons, and rare
ly argues, but adjusts with smile such
a woman is the wife we have all dreamed
of once in our lives, and who is the moth
er we still worship in the backward dis
tancc of the past such woman as this
does more for woman's cause than all the
barristers, judges and MEM
bers of Parliament put togethcr-and
God-given and God-blcssed as she is.''
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-26

WONDERFUL JUGGLIYG.-We extract the
following from an article in The Crayon, des-
crlptive of travels in British India. The scene
ofthe occurrence is laid in Madras:
"But the most wonderful performance that
we saw this morning was feat of pure Jug
Cling, of which have never been able to find
any solution. One of the men came forward
upon the graveled and hard-trodden avenue,
leading with him woman. He made her
kneel down, tied her arms behind her, and
blindfoded her eyes. Then bringing great
bag-Det made with open meshes of rope, he put
1t over the woman, and laced up the mouth,
fastening it with knotted INTERVENING cords
IN such way that it seemed an impossibility
Tor her to extricate herself from it. The man
then took closely.woven wickerbasket that
narrowed toward the top, lifted the woman in
the net from the ground, and placed her in it.,
though it was not without the exertion of some
force that be could crowd her through tho mar
row mouth. Having succeeded in getting her
into the basket, in which, from its small size,
she was necessarily in a most cramped position,
he put the cover upon it, and threw over it a
wide strip OF cotton cloth, hiding it completely.
In moment, placing his hand under the cloth,
ne drew out his net quite united and disentan-
gled. He then took long, straight, sharp
sword, muttered some words to himself while
he sprinkled the dust upon the cloth and put
some upon his forehead, then pulled off and
threw aside the covering, and plunged the
sword suddenly into the basket,
Prepared as in some degree we were for
this, and knowing that it was only deception
it was yet impossible to see it without a cold
creeping of horror. The quie. and energy
with which he repeated his strokes, driving
the sword through and through the basket
while the other jugglers looked on apparently
as much interested as ourselves, were very
dramatic and effective. Stopping after he had
riddled the basket, he again scattered dust
upon its top, lifted the lid, took up the basket
from the ground. showed it to us empty, and
threw it away. At the same moment we saw
the woman approaching us from clump OF
trees at "a distance of at least fifty or sixty
feet
Through the whole OF this inexplicable feat
the old man and the woman were quiet remov-
ed from the rest of their party The basket
stood by itself on the hard earth, and so much
beneath the verasdah on which we were sitting
that we could easily see all around it. By
what trick our watchful eyes were closed, or
by what means the woman invisibly escaped,
was on entire mystery and remains unsolyed.
The feat is not very uncommon one, bat no
one who had seen it ever gave me clue to the
manner in which it was performed
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-26

DISCOVERY OF DIAMONDS IN VA.-On
Monday, the 2sth of August, a most sin
gular discovery of two diamonds was made
at "Dudley's Ferry" King and Queen
county, the residence of WIN. Brooks.
Esq. A correspondent of the Richmond
Wing details the circumstances of the dis
covery of these diamonds, which are in
deed somewhat remarkable. 1t appears
that as Mr.. Taylor was engaged saving
the timbers for boat, out of an oak root,
his saw struck some hard substance, which
upon being punched out and examined,
was found to be diamond of the size of a
black eyed pea-shortly after smaller
one was also found in the same root. The
teeth of both saws were knocked out by
the contact.
The oak tree to which this root belong
ed was probably hundred and fifty years
old, and was growing few weeks ago in
the ground bordering upon swamp upon
Mr.. BIS place. These diamonds were in
shape octahedron, as most diamonds are in
their natural state-of course they cut
glass finely and were translucid, apparent
ly of the first water When found they
were imbedded two or three inches from
the surface Of the root, causing defect
in the wood of it for some distance around
Can any one state another instance of a
diamond being found as these were, buried
in root beneath the ground probably for
nearly hundred and fifty years.
1t will be remembered that about year
ago, laborer, while digging in the streets
of Manchester, just opposite Richmond,
a diamond, a few feet below the
surface Of the earth, which proved to be
one of enormous size, and was valued at
some four or FIVE thousand dollars. Con-
meet the recent discovery with the one Of
la st year, and it would seem that there
are many of these precious stones imbed-
ded in the soil ofold Virginia Petrs5urgh
Express.
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-26
WHOLE NO 2s5.
Another California; erhaps.

We learn, from authority in which im-
plicit reliance may be reposed, that the
Territory acdGired by the United States
Under the Gadsdcn Treaty with Mexico,
is rich in mineral wealth, containing both
gold and silver in great abundance. There
has been great diversity of opinion on
this subject in our community Many
persons who claim familiarity with the sub.
ject, have boldly proclaimed the Terrific
ry absolutely valueless for any purpose of
civilization; while few have irresolutely
maintained the opposite opinion. We be-
licve there need no longer be doubt on the
subject, and that another California awaits
the pick and shovel of the hardy miner,
within the territory of the United States,
promising a bountiful reward for the en-
terprise and labor which shall unearth it's
treasures.
We will rot attempt to particularizc at
this time further than to say that the au-
riferous region is not confined to single
locality; that the precious metals are
found in many places along our new line,
and in localities distant from each other.
Nor is the mineral district confined to our
new acquisition. The mines extend across
the line, and for some distance into the
territory which remains to Mexico in con-
sequence of the Senate's amendments to
the treaty as origin ally framed. Major
EMORY, having discharged the duty as
signed as Commissioner to run and mark
the new boundary line, may be expected
to report in person at Washington within
few days. He is well known as an ac-
complished engineer, and careful, practi-
cal man, not likely to be l. d astray by
false lights when engaged in the duties Of
his profession and his reports in refer
ence to the Territory in question will be
received with interest and confidence
That the Major and his broth officers on
the surveys will fully confirm our advices
relative to the mineral wealth of the re-
gion in question, we have no doubt.
We noed scarcely remark that this dis
covery of new Ell Dorado on our bor-
ders is fact of great interest and impor-
tance. The first fruits of its thorough
confirmation will be large emigration to
the new Territory, to be followed speedily
by the almost magic creation of towns and
cities, on sites now almost as desolate a.
the arid plains of Arabia and a few weeks
later we may expect to hear a new State
knocking for admission into the Union
Nor is this all. The boundary line be-
tween the United States and Mexico is
not marked by stone wall; and even if
it were SO, the barrier would be insult
cient to restrain our miners within the
limits of our own possessions IF the
''lead' of gold or silver entices them in
that dire ction, they will flock in hordes
into the territory of Our Mexican neigh
bors, and thus, in all probability, precipi-
tate another collision, the inevitable re-
suit of which will be the acquisition of
another and large installment of "our
Sister Republic" to be taken by force and
paid for afterwards A little reflection
will show that consequences of vast i'm.
portance to our country must follow the
confirmation of the fact we have thus an
nounced.-N Y. Tribune
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-26
Billiard Saloon.

rTNHE SUBSCRIBERS having recently purchased the
l. Saloon known as WILSON'S SALOON on Broad street
would inform the public that it is their intention to
make it as heretofore, A GREAT PUBLIC RESORT for
the Masses desrcus of refreshing the Inner man. or
Of San francisco
The b AR, which is under the supervision of JAS Il.
PATTERSON, will alwsrs be supplied With CHOICE
WINES, ALES. LIQUORS. CIGARS &c
Attached to the SALOON is a BILLIARD ROOM fur
nishcd with Two COOP TABLES and other necessares for
pleasant game.
E-Files of late California and other Papers may be
found at our Reading Room at any time.
JONES i HARIING TON. Pro1rietors
August To- lS55-3nl
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-26

DEAL ,GESrIY.-Deal gently with those that
stray. If there arc signs Of repentance there
is hope, and kind word or smile may bring
back the wanderer--a frown, a bitter taunt
may send him into the lowest depths of infamy
A kiss is worth thousand kicks Draw back
the crring one by love and persuasion. Knock
at the door Of his heart, feel your way up the
winding stars, and percbance pious mothers
tears may have kept corner moist and tend
er-touch it gently and tenderly, stirtho pres
cious Seed and mayhap you may pluck the
ripened fruit in the spirit would Deal gently
with the erring. "1o err is human 10 for
give divine" A Kind word is more amiable
to the lost than mine of gold. Thick of this
and be on your guard, ye who would chase to
the grave an erring brother
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-26
MEMENTo MoRr.-The Sacramento

MEMENTo MoRI.-The Sacramento.
{ (May) Tribune pays the following tribute
to John Cinnamon,
'If the Chinese understood Latin, they
would have this motto inscribed over the
archway that leads to their burial grounds,
They do remember death.'' No peo-
pie in the world take so much pride.
pains and pleasure in visiting and decor
ating the tombs of departed friends and
relatives as they. Yesterday was the oe-
casion of their semi-annual excursion to
the tombs. They repaired to the grave
yard at an early hour of the forenoon, in
carriages, buggics, etc., making the air
hideous as they proceeded, with the dis
cordant scratchings of their execrable fid-
dies and cracked voices Over the graves
of the departed the usual sacred rites we're
performed--sacredt to Josh-mummeries
in the eyes of an educated Christian
Crackers were fred, red tapcrs stuck 10
the ground on small sticks and lighted,
incense burnt, feasting INDUCED, and nu-
merous other oral and pantomimic devices
resorted to, such as did Chiaaman's
heart good, but would make "Meliks
man" smile
These ceremonies arc very crcditable to
John, however meaningless they may ap-
pear to US. They embalm mothers hal
lowed name in the memory, and bring
back, fresh as the incense of spring, rent-
inisences of wife's or a sisters gentle
love. They revive the thoughts and min
lister to the longings after an Immortality
beyond the grave. Let no man, there
fore, despise John Cinnamon for enacting
the "Feast Of the Dead" Although he
does not, like the American, wear shirt,
he knows how to render becoming HON
age te shroud.
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-26

"THEY SAY" there Is good deal of scandal
always going on in small villages; that every.
body (he or she) doesn't mind his or her bust.
ness. This may not be SO for "They say
himself is a great scandal .monger, and has
done deal of mischief in his time, by insinua.
ting what he dared not distinctly charge or as
sert. But if there be any impertineLt persons
male or female, married or single, who do no,
find it convenient to "mind their own busi-
ness" we commend to their careful attention
the following lines
rs it any body's business,
If gentleman should choose
To wait upon lady.
If the lady don't refuse ?
"Or, to speak little palmer,
That the meaning all may know,
Is it any body's business
If lady has beau !?
rs it any body's business,
When that gentleman doth call,
Or when he leaves the lady,
Or if he leaves at all
o. is it necessary
That the curtains should be drawn,
To save from further trouble
The outside lockers on?
"Is it any body's business,
But the lady's, if her beau
Rideth out with other ladies,
And doesn't let her know
Is it any body's business,
But the gentleman S, if she
Should accept another escort,
Where he doesn't chance to be?
"If persons on the sidewalk,
Whether great or whether small,
Is it any body's business
Where that person means to cal7
Or if you see person
While he's calling any where,
Is it any of your business
What his business may be there3
"The substance of our query,
Simply stated, would be this:
Is it any body's business
What dno,her's business is?
Whether It's, or whether 'tisn't,
We should really like to know,
For we're certain, if it isn't,
There are some who make it so.
"If it is, we'll join the rabble,
And act the noble part
OF the tattlers and defuners,
Who :hrong the public mart
But if not, We'll act the teacher,
Until each medder learns,
1t were better, in the future.
10 mind his own concerns"
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-26

Porsr OF ATrRAcTIoN.-A large owl was
caught in the country Saturday, and being
brought into the city, was displayed Sunday
morning on the sidewalk Of Commercial
street. A large crowd collected around, and
seemed to be somewhat at loss to observe
the large yellow eyes of the bird glaring upon
the passers by, and yet maniiestly perceiving
nothing. The black pnpil in the centre OF the
eve would contract and diate very naturally,
but one could put his finger in the eye without
its being known to the bird except by feel
iug.--fIta,
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-26

MusIc FOR THE MILLION Broadway wharf
was thronged with people yesterday morning,
listening to the music of well-timed brass
band, which was engaged in drawing custom.
ers for steamboat excursion up to Benicia
The crowd seemed to enjoy the excellent mu-
sic; but from the appearance of the deck of
the boat, it was altogether problematical if
there was much partiality for the excursion
Alta.
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-26

The DEAD MAN TAx.--We understand
that under the Act of Congress of March 3,
1855, the Collector of the Port has received
Sl,4lO tax from the Nicaragua Company, on
account of deaths among the passengers. The
rate of tax is ten dollars for each death.
The fund so collected belongs to the State, and
is to be administered by Board of Commis-
sion for the benefit Of sick or destitute emf
grants Sun.
The Nevada journal., 1855-10-26

ENLARGEMENT OF THE AsToR LIBRARY
Mr.. William B. Astor has presented to the
Trustees of the Astor Library lot of land s.
feet front and the same depth of the present
lots adjoining the same, on which to erect a
large addition to the present fine building
This is valuable donation.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-03-30
country NeWspapers.

It is very common thing for editors OF
country newspapers to urge their readers to
take home paper in preference to one
from The city; but the following from the
Iiberal-minded editor Of Life Illustrated,
we we're hardly prepared fOr-tbat paper
being published in the great city; ave Oc-
casiorslly receive letters" says the editor,
"in which the writers express an intention
to stop their country or village paper, ond
take our publications instead. We always
reject such intimations. We think a man
ought to support his own paper first, and
then if he can afford to take paper pub
lished at distance lei, him do SO, and We
shall be happy to supply him with Life Il
lustrated-' The country press, in our opln-
ion, is the most important in its effects on
the enlightenment of the nation conveys in
three thousand rills, the Intelligence of the
age, from the various source Of intelligence
to nearly every home in the country. The
country press ought to receive cordial
support Every place should try to have
its paper of such q character that the peo-
pie can be proud of it. To this end, let them
pay promptly, advertise literally, recon-
mend warmly, and in every way stand By
their editor" Is that not generous, coming
from city! Heed it, ye who prattla
about mammoth dollar weeklies.