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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-06

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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-06

RUTToNs.- COAT VEST, PANT
- pearl and dress buttoas,pa full supplya
JAM 49,. BAILEY & MAGuET's.
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recuced Their DEBT 70 $469 ~, wncn sney Suh owe
At the time we attempted to raise subscriptions
the yellow fever, with the maignity Of the plague,
swept New Orleans, and benevolence was turned
thither-hence the mal results attending our exer-
tions. In card, published in the HERALD 1t
the time was appointed by the committee, stated
that - 900 was necessary to send them 70 China,
and that 81 900 would be paid to Lievre to hquidate
their board bill.
All the sums received by me were all the time
acknowledged in the HERALD, and the Chinese were
aware Of every cent 80 collected
spent my time and money in trying to relieve
their wants. and spared no personal exertion to ad
vance their happiness. With all this we could not
procure funds sufficient TO pay MT. Lleyre With
had all the subscriptions been applied 70 sending
them TO China sufficient TO pay their passage. The
understanding was, that the first $1,000 should be
paid to Lieyre. Was this man to be ruined for his
Kindness He had boarded and was stil boarding
them; his house was injured by having them in it !:
their habits and associations repeed other boaxderss
they befoued and injured his furniture and rooms.
and were addicted to all the vices of Asiatics. He
had to provide separste rooms and tables for Lecng
caste than their other coun4ymen, and who would
neither eat, drink, or sleep in their company. They
led an animal existence. despsing each other, dis.
dained exertion, and depended on the kindness OF
Finally, the Commissioners Of Emigration pro-
vided for the Chinese on Wards Island, and they
were sent, know not how, from New York to their
country. know nothing relative to their transac-
lions with MI. e Dennis, except the fact that by
this gentleman their hopes and wishes were disap-
pointed. As to myself, pronounce the article In
the China Mail tissue OF malicious and notorious
lies, made by Leong Aghew, the interpreter, . man
who obtained every assistance from me, and who,
were he not an ungrateful fellow, would acknow-
ledge his obligations, instead Of assailing my mo.
tiyes and misrepresenting my exertions-
WALIAH SHEBAcH, 15t Bowcry.
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The Slave Systems or England aud the United
States.
COTTON crLTIv ALTON At TIRE sourH-BgIrIsH EAs
INDIA MONOPOLY.

CoTT0S GUILTY. ALTON At THE E0UTH-BRITISH EAST
INDIA MONOPOLY.
YDnoR HERALD.
The East India Company, to which the British
government is tributary have succeeded admirably
in their programme. Their commercial supremacy,
growing by what it feeds upon, cevets the mono
poly OF the chief staples of commerce 1t is not
denied TINT their Vaccinations ruined the West
Indies.
Their next move was the destruction Of the South
ern States. They would be willing that the horrid
tragedies Of the West Indies should be enacted in
the South, provided they destroy the rice the
sugar and cotton cultivation OF Southern States
II Is well known that such is the irreparable nature
Of these Southern staples that they cannot be pro
duced by free labor These crops are, az you may
say, one idea. The whole year Is spent in their dc.
yeopment. They have their unyieiding necessities,
and must at all hazards be needed. For instance. ia
the cotton picking the crop must he gathered
at particular time il ia all lost aud with it the
labor and expense Of the whole year. Could q
planter he dependent upon free labor liable at these
critical periods to leave him in hopes Of forcing
exorbtant wages? Could planter who was forced
to have sixty men within twenty{our hours, submit
10 the contingency of black mail
The English and French know that in tropical eli.
their slaves for term OF years and thus escape by
mere subterfnge the precise condition Of service Of
our Southern States.
will not argue the physical impossibility OF white
men succeeding the African in tropical cultivation
nor the adaptation Of the African for the use that is
made Of him. They are admitted facts which point
to the explanation Of the institution of slavery and
refer ii 10 wiser coansels than finite fanatics can
comprehend.
But the decree has gone forth. The institution
must be destroyed, though the Union is dissov.
cd. The American people feel and act. The Eng
lish feel without acting. Hence IL the American
mind is poisoned result w surely follow. The Eng
lish may have the same prejudice against slavery,
but arc poweross to compel the East India Company
10 act in obedience 10 an aroused moral sentiment
venture to affirm that all the alleged evils OF slave
~ exist by law OF England in and through the East
India Company, without the cognizance of the Eng.
lish people and if they know Of il, thew are
powerkss TO contend with the arrogant monopoly
Nay, worse, slavery exists under the East India Com.
pany with ts worst features without its compcnsa-
tory adyaQ'agc 70 the save. ASos
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The Tong-IIook-Tung Dramatic Company.
TO THE EDITOR OF TEE HERALD.

NEW YORK, August l3, 1870.
Your paper Of August 8 contains an article from
the Chino Mail casting unjust reflections on my
character. So far az ! am concerned the charges
therein insinuated are false and malicious. But AZ
the bare assertion Of any man is not sufficient to
contradict concIusvely minute detail Of fabricated
incidents, j will refer TO the following facts
Forty-one Chinese, belonging to the Tong-Hook-
Tung company, dramatic society, were brought by
George W. Beach, to this city, to perform, during
the Worlds Fair; after their wardrobe had been
pawned for their passage, they were left without
means at the Shakspere Hotel they afterwards
ATTEMPTED to perform at Nblo's, but the public did
not patronize them and their attempt failed; desert
ed by their employers, they were now thrown pau
pers on the charity of Mr.. Lievre the proprietor Of
the Shakespeare Hotel. His active benevolence
prevented them from starving month after month
he kept them, with their indebtedness 10 him
increasing and without prospect Of remuneration,
while his own circumstances were fast bccom
ing embarrassed. The greater portion of
their time they spent in their rooms in a
state of nudity, smoking opium until drunk, and de-
vourng the provisions of their host without prospect
Of recompense. They stopped with Mr. Lieyre from
April 20, 1853, until October ~, following. During
this time their number ranged from twenty.tonr to
VI,
II Iievre had turned them out of doors they would
either have starved gone to Backwelfs Island In
order that they might have another trial before the
public ] consented to 60 with them TO Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington. The expedition was an
entire failure, and the newspapers rdicued their
performance. had to borrow money in Washing
ion 20 pay their board bill at the Irving Hotel and
their fare back to New York. AZ Castle Garden
they did better in consequence Of the indefatigabc
assistance Of the NEW York HERALD and other
journals, and received from concert $3.50 so.
In August 1853, II resolved to raise suhscrip.
tons to send them home, and pay 81 900 to Lievre
on account. committee, composed OF Hon.
Jacob A. Westervelt the then Mayor. Charles
W. SANFORD, Mortimer Livingston and George
Christ volunteered their services for that purpose,
and was authorized to receive contributions, which
was obliged to acknowledge in the HERALD. aud
then pay them over TO the Treasurer, Mr.. Christ.
The entire amount received was 1881 IS, Of which
ss4 was paid Leong Aghew, the interpreter, for
pocket money Of the company. This money was
applied to pay the arrears for board. These sums,
with other small amounts paid Mr.. Licyre by the
Commissioners Of Emigration; Mr. Marshall, Of the
broadway Theatre; Mr.. Burton, of Burton's Thea
tire, and by the agents Of the company bringing
them from California, before they alsre9aea Rep,
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Our Cuba Correspondence.

HAVANA, ouy Oh, Aooos
Atairs in Heahh-The Weather, &c.
This ever faithful isle is as quiet as the grave,
SO far politics concerned, and in fact almost
everything else, though we hear from Europe the
rumblng Of the distant din-we hear that Barcelona
is moving with the commotion Of insurrection, and
that in the Cortes Vice Royalty here is catching
the devil in regard to his great fuss and feather
movements time since in regard to instructions,
flibuaterMn, and garoting. The proof has been
called for, but fear it will be difficult to come at
particulars as regards the latter-the garoting. L
opine there will be no proof to warrant the murder
OF Pinto, aad the great cause Of that m0urnful
tastrophe viii hnd It difficult to satisfy an outraged
world in this death, or his own conscience for the
sacrifice of man like Pinto.
We have news here that the vomit0 is making
sad havoc in Porto Rico. hear from good auth0-
rity--an officer Of rank--that already some fifteen
hundred Of the troops have died; and yet it RACES.
have heard from Matanzas, and learn that the
hateful garote was used there. few days ago, on a
poor Chinaman, though, in this instance, it Was
deserved. He, to revenge himself on the father.
killed one two children and he felt the power OF
the executi0ner. / wish could say all executions
here were as deserving as this. In Mstanzas all
trade has ceased, or nearly 80; there are now but
five vessels in port.
have written You several times, hut as have
not seen my letters in the HERALD, do not know
If you have received them. Just say in the next
number If they came safe.
[Tbey have all been received.-ED. HERALD.J
The weather is very hot. send this by sailing
vessel, as have several others lately. PNro.
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bFluft dnseVh Brfdghan, r17Q.
AUG. l3-lohn Lewis third te Of the ship Neptune
was examined on charge OF nssaulting James Walsh,
carpenter Of that vessel Nth a slune shot tou,nit-
Tor ria Inc same prisoner charged with stealing
watch The property of one VI the passengers On his he
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At the present moment the demand has sacken.
ed; but there would appear to be strong proba-
bility that farther ships would be wanted The
Ericsson was sent out with an expectation that she
would DO taken for this service. and the fact that
she is not, but is returning with cargo Of goods
TO this port, has created some disappointment here.
1t is currently reported that she was offered 45s per
month; and IL this il 20, it would appear like
handsome proposal. We have added the Star OF
the South to the list Of steamers chartered as we
heard by the last mail that she was engaged, al
though the owners here have not been officially
apprixcd Of Il.
The British government made some charters here
to convey their recruits from this city, although the
fact Of the proposed enlistment has been openly de-
MED. IN one case vessel, noniually under the
British fag but really owned in this city, was char
tered 1--WE believe for 50 000) without the owner
knowing exactly for what purpose, and being or
dered to drop down into the lower bay lay there for
week without being able TO proceed on her voy-
age. Our government got wind of the project and
with becoming energy broke up the whole scheme.
The ship owner claimed damages, and within few
days has actually received from the British author
ties check for 81 500 settlement Of the claim
There can be no question of the illegalty of at
teDpts TO transport armed force from our shores
TO invade the territory Of nation with whom we are
at peace; but the right of any American, whose ves-
sci is in foreign port TO charter her there to either
Of the bclllgerents appears unquestionabe, and we
know that 1t is so regarded by competent legal an-
stated by Mr. Buchanan--the liability of seizure by
the opposing belligerent. Against this danger,
which may be considered quite remote under the
circumstances, the French government give guar
anty in the charter party signed by their authorized
agent
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The above statement exhibits, upon comparison
with the LIST day of January last An increase in the
items of capital of 81 ,269s97 of net circulation
g. lss, of deposits "a 7Os s43, ofloans
and of specie 1904
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look blue: while al unite In inyectives against the
clerk Of the weather." Each indication OF per
msnent rise In the Thermometer starts the easy ones
and each boat load brings it's representative nom
different grades Of society. Here, o consumptiye;
there plain ,unassuming gentlemAn or lady, adapt
ing their dress to circumstances, and the place and
anon, q young fcp, just emerging into manhood,
never once conceivng bat that be 3 the leading at
traction and who fcndiy imagines that few X any,
greater or better looking men have ever lived-ali
grel mass.
must not neglect to acquaint you with the luxuries
toese woods afford, in addition to the pleasant shady
walks. l have seen blackbenies; have picked,
oonght, and eaten ditto; but such dittoes "a have
picked and eaten here, have never picked, bought
or eaten elsewhere. The whole fact Of the matter is
there is none such ont of the Jarseys" In justice
should say that some poor persons rent these woods
for the berries, and are undoubtedly justified in r0ut
ing the outsiders. For my part, am willing to pay
them reasonable sum. making some allowance for
our labors but to giving up The berries after all
the pleasure and pain endured in obtaining them ID
absolutely ont of the question. ALPHA.
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HIGHLANDS OF NEvAsINK.

HtaBLASps oY NgvAsrSK, Aug. u, 1855.
ofhogrdphg Of the Nome--7As Vc0ther--Hop IL
Afeets he Landlords aud Boafmen--B e,vung ia
Ne Woods.
Observing much diversity in regard 90 tho orsho.
grsphy Of Sevasink, have taken some little trouble
TO ascertain i correctly and il may not be uninter
esting or out place 70 mention IL here Nevssink
", from the Indian, applied TO the river and bay.
and means. as am reliably informed safe anchor.
age for vessels or tanamount 10 that and is spelled
as above. (See Barber and Howe's Historical Coer.
sons Of New Jersey.)
We are visited with very peculiar weather FOR this
time OF year, not at all favorable for boarding
housessultry days, and nights chilly that is
really glad to avail himself Of blanket; while
the heavy dsws render the night air not beneficial TO
consumptves So as evening advances, those fe eble
ones VINO have regard FOR their health remain in
doors.
know OF but few places that presents. a greater
variety Of human nature than night be found here
in the course OF season. One day the hotea are
fol TO OVERCOMING, the NEXT they are comparatively
vacant. The hool pso look yrum; tbe bostmcn
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The following British and American steamers
huve also been chartered by the French government
at rates ranging from 45s to 63s. per month for
each registered ton, the government finding cOals:--
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FoRT PHRRE.-The War Department have al
vices OF the arrival at their destination Of the troops
not long since ordered TO garrison Fort Pierre, ne
most advanced (westerly) post occupied by United
States troops from this side II was recently pur-
chased by the government from the Indian Trading
Company Of Chouteau 4 Co., to be occupied in con.
nection with the proposed expedition against the
Sioux. The troops for this expedition, are rapidly
moving towards the Upper Missouri for conccntra-
ton nj the points where they ordered 10 assem-
BILE, and nom whence they are " commence opera
tons
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THE GREAT Elm OF BosToS.-Dr. John G. War
rem has inst published in neat svo. form Of twenty
pages, The History Of the Great Tree on Boston
Common with an engraving showing the elm as 1t
now appears, and reduced map OF Boston, taken
by Captain John Bonner in l722, on which the
great tree ia designated The account here given
OF tn pfimeval giant, the most remarkable tree in
New Ingland, and probably the Oldest Of which we
have any account, is the most authentic we shall
ever have. The tree Is unquestionably over $50
years old drawing Of it taken by Miss Hannah
Otis one hundred years ago shows il in q state Of
decrepitnde and decay, as there was then ori6ce
in the trunk large enough TO admit boy ten ars
of age. BY care and coating Of canvass and clay,
this defect has healed over and is now obterated.
The Doctor proves by anaIogy that this native Anne
rican elm had its origin previous To the time of
Governor Winthrop in 1880. or Of Mr. Blackstone,
prior TO that period. The author refers TO the many
interesting events and circumstances that must have
occurred under the shadow OF its outstretched
branches from the time OF Sycamore John" to the
middle of the 10Th century. Among the most ira
cical he names the duel fought by benjamin Wood
bridge and Henry Phillips, two graduates of Har.
ward which terminated in the death OF the former,
July g. l72s, and which was SO graphically given
by The sexton Of the Old School, In his interest
ing series in the Transcript, April 25, 1851. This
vniuabe historical work Of DR.. Warrens can be oil,
tanned Of all our leading booksellers Boston Tan
script, august IL.
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Sulphur SPRINGS, VA.
SALT SULPHUR SPRING, VAL
August ., 1866.
The Cro,rd- Fhncy Dress Bali.
i drop you few lines to say that these Springs at
Mis- time, are well attended by gay and fashionable
crowd from all parts Of the country, and the num-
her IN rapidly increasing. There win be grand
fancy dress ball here the evening Of the god inst,
Of which more anon.
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BANKS or MASSACHUSETTS.

Total sH 47s go l,o44 $50 $685. 1os, 2el
The aggregates Of city and country hanks compare
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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
tsKKEKNBRIAR, VIRGINIA, August 8, 1865
The Fashiomabies at the Virginia Springs NsD
Fork Belle Anoag Them.
Ny master, Pore-C nyon, being too much absorbed
10 his fair cousins to give you description Of our
present visit to the Springs, thought that
would drop you few lines, giving an account of the
saiety, fearing that you might feel jealous of my
masters too evident partially for Hdrpers' Dka-
gas;ns.
Il is useless to dwell upon the beautiful scenery,
after his interesting description. viii tell you
how pleasantly we mountain people amuse our
sckcs. In the morning, after walk to the spring
asd glass Of this invgorating water, the gay pep
PIE repair to the elegant and commodious drawing
rooms, where they are favored With charming sing
ing, from two or three ladies' among whom may
mention the elegant Mrs. L. Of Washington, and
Hiss T. Of Richmond.
Whiting and bowling occupy great portion OF
The day, while those inclined to Irritation betake
themselves to the shade Of the wide spreading oaks.
Though they have hop every evening, last even
ing was the grand ball of the season, and ], from
ny post at the window, concluded that the white
folks were having very "tali time." Among the
bellies the fair Representatives of Alabama the
Misses III, Miss lis, and Mis- C---m. It is
needless to say that the Old Dominion was, usual
well represented. Among her fair daughters the
hall and graceful figure Of Miss Med was con-
spicuous.
The palm, however, seems TO have been awarded
70 Miss Sd OF your city, and the Misses W-d, OF
Washington, whose beauty and winning manners
have descrvediy gained them. universal admiration.
OF course my master was present, with Miss Min.
ME and his sister, who were looking very charm
ing. Although my letter Is not equal 10 those Of
Master Portes who we were last here, still hope
my color will serve ample apology, and you will
give it o place in your columns, hoping that /
may not be considered intrusive. MICE.
PSI should baye mentioned before, in reference
10 the ball, that the elegant and commanding
figure Of Prince John of your city, as the qualify
The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-07-02
TO the TRADE Of st. Paul and tie Merchants
OF THE UPPER COUNTRY.
AN IMMENSE NEW STOCK OF FRESH GRO
CERIES, WINES, LIQUORS AND
PROVISIONS.
Great inducements to Trade in Saint Pau
Upon an Undertaking Cash System

NJ Z. TYSON co. have been and are now receiving
oy every arrival from the Eastern and Southern
r1'os EVER BROUGHT TO MINNESOTA, and than
BILE that which was thought to be entirely large
been purchased and brought here thus early
for the that there might be low water later
period during its continuance and consequently the
ded charges of high freight and incidental outlaws have
been avoided We therefore, prepared now to sell
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FOR CASH OR APPROVED PAPER

The utmost care has been exercised in making up this
selection of goods and it is confidently believed that II
comprises a full and choice assortment of
EVERY ARTICLE IN THE TRADE
Merchants from the Upper Country solicited TO make
personal inspection of stock send their orders
which will be promptly attended to- Every facility will
be offered for the speedy transportation goods and
chasers may rely all their and directions being
strictly attended to.
All goods sold guaranteed to be of the quality rep
resented and is certain that purchasers in the trade
can find in stock articles numerous at prices
as low, they be obtained in ST. Louis any of the
Eastern markets. comparison of our prices with those
OF ST. Louis and Eastern cities, is invited and when the
expense of travelling is considered, the loss of time in
transportation the dangers of navigation the wear
and tear OF packages may be entirely avoided by pur-
chasing of think stand something more than
Trade.
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Parker & Carver,

MILL make collections-pay taxes-loan money
ana attend to all the business Of General Collec-
ing Agency. March 2s, ls55.ylyd
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Foster & Davis.

FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS
IJAVE built large and commodious Warehouse at
ship freight They also keep well selected STOCK OF
GKOCERIES & PROVISIONS.
Of all kinds Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes and Ready
Made CiotMng People need not 60 to St. Paul t, buy
their Tor we are bound to sell goods as che as
they 90 in 81 Paul and all we ask is to give cali be-
fore going 10 st. Paul
All kinds Of country produce taken in exchange for
Goods. Terms strictly cash.
June s, 1856. dax+f