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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-11-14
Anti.AmericanS.:

Such is the appellation which big
oted, intolorant. and upstart Know
Nothingism has the hardihood, effron-
terry, and shameless audacity to be-
stow upon all faithful, trusted and
trust. worthy members of the great
Democratic party. So THEY are styl-
ed whose only offence is. that they
stand unmoved and unterritied in their
loyalty to those principles. which in
their practical application, under
Democratic rule, have made their
country all that it is. So THEY are
called who hold to the faith, and treas
ure the memories, of the great apos-
Ties ofAmerican repnblicanism-Jef-
ferson, Franklin, Madison, Macon,
jackson and Polk. The Democratic
party is, the Anti-American party,
though it added an empire to the con-
federcy in 1903. triumphantly vidica.
ted the national honor in, 1872, crush.
ed the National Bank in 1892, brought
Texas into the Union.in 1s45, passed
the Independent Treasury and Reve-
nue. Tariff Laws of 1916, and in 1s4s.
terminated a Just and constitutional
war. by extended the boundaries OF
the Union to the Golden shores ofthe
Pacific. Lewis Cass is an Anti.
American. though his lannon's protest
against the Quintuple treaty saved
the American flag from insult, dis
grace and degradation on the com
mon highway of nations. William
L. Marcy is an Anti-American,
though he it was into whose hands
fell the first flag taken from the enemy,
in our second great struggle AGAINST
foreign aggression. Jefferson Davis
is an Ant. merican, through under
MS lead, and cheered on BY HIS voice,
the Mississippi Rifles charged at Mon.
terey, and rolled back the tide Of vic
tory at Buena Vista. John A. Quit
man il an Anti American, though HIS
sword pointed the way to the heights
of Chapultepec. and HIS hand first Of
all unfolded the American flag from
the halls of the Montezumas. James
Shields 10 an Anti-American, though
his blood flowed like'water, to attest
his devotion to the honor and glory
of his adopted country. Butler, Pill
low. Lane. Bragg-these, and many
more to whose patriotism a battle field
bore witness-all these are Anti
Americans.
On the other hand, they whose
fathers. forty and odd years ago. con-
cocted treason at Hartford. and burn
ed blue lights on the coast Of New
Eneland-they. who denounced the
war against Mexico as unprovoked.
unholy and unconstitutional they
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-11-14
.ENOAFEMBERf Is, 1855.

its eyes followed the nurse about the
room. And beside the smile, there
is an occasional laugh; but though i
direct characteristic Of humanity, We
like it not. II exposes toothless gums
and vacant gulf, and approxiinates
the first and second childhood together
with a distressing likeness. Its pro-
duccd also by tossing or tickling, Or
some foolery unworthy Of the little
beings dignity, for young children
are serious creatures, and when not
duly excited, seldom condesccnd to
such full grown levity."
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-11-14
no. 81

blyregulated. His stud was thorough
bred ami i'll excellent order. His
household books contain registrars Of
the names, ages ami marks of his fa-i
vorite horses such IS, Ajax, BLUE-
SKIN, VALIANT, MAGNOLIA, Gan Arab
&c. Also, his dogs, cllieAytox- hounds
- VULcAN, SINGER, RISawooD, SWEET
LIZ, FoRElsrER, MusIc, RocxwooD,
TRuELovE, sc.
lie was an early riser, often before
Idaybreak, when the nights were
long. OH alch occasions he Lit his
own fire. and wrote or read by candle
light He brcakfasted at seven in SUM
iner, at eight in the winter. Two
small cups Ot tea and three or four
cakes ofIndian meal (calle,i oecakeA
formed his frugal repast. Inmediat, !
Ily after breakfast, he mounted his
horse and visited those parts Of the
estate where any work was going on,
seeing to everything with his own eyes,
and often aiding with his own hands.
Dinnerwas served at two o'clock.
He ate heartily, but was no epicure,
nor critical about his food. His bev-
erage was small beer Or cider, and two
glasses Of old Madeira. He took ten,
Of which he was very fontt, early in
the evening, and retired fol- the night
about nine o'clock.
II confined to1 tie house by ba4
weather, he.took that occasion to ar-
range his papers, post mp his accounts,
or write letters-passing part Of his
time in reading, and occasionally read
ing aloud to the family. II
He treated lis negroes with kind.
ness, attended to their comforts, was
particularly careful Of them III sick
ness, but never tolerated idleness and
exacted q faithful performance oflall
allotted tasks.
Washington delighted il the chase.
Iii the hunting season, when he rode
ont early inI the morning to visit dis
tant part ofIhis estate, where work was
going on, he often took some Of the
dog with him for the chance Of START
ingIa fox, which Ire often did, though
he was not always successful in kill.
ingthem. He was q bold ri.ler AMI
admirable horselnail, though lie never
claimed the merit Of being an accom-.
plished fox-hunter. Irying's Life
Of Washington.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-11-14

and his life-blood well from his many
wounds. The stranger would have
carried him from the field, but the
stout blacksmith refused. "You see
neighbor."he said in that voice husky
with death, IL never ,meddled with
the British until they burned INV home
till they-he could not speak the
outrage; bat his wife and child
were there before his eyes. "And
now Pve but five minutes life in me.
I'd like to have shot at the British
before die, d'yesee thatcherrytree
Place me there, give me a powder
horn, three rife balls and good rifle.
that's all Task" The WAGNER grant
ed his request; he liftedhim up to the
foot of the cherry tree, he placed the
rifle. the balls and the powder within
his grasp; then whipping his horses
through the narrow path from the
summit Of neighboring height he
looked down upon the last scene of
the blacksmiths life. There lay the
stout man at the foot of cherry tree.
his head sunk, his leg hanging over
the bank the blood was streaming
from his wounds-he was DIVING
Suddenly he raised his head: sound
struck his ear, party of British came
rushing along the narrow with car
mage and thursting for blood. they
pursued band of scattered Continen-
tails. An officer led the way, waving
them onward with his sword; the
blacksmith loaded his rifle; with that
eve bright with death he took the aim;
''that's for Washington" he shouted
as he fired; the officer lay quivering
on the road side in the dust. On, and
on came the British, nearer to the
cherry tree, the Continentals swept
through the pass; again the blacksmith
loaded-again he fired. '''rhat's for
Mad Anthony Wayne," he shouted.
as another officer BIT dust. The
British now came rushingto the cher
ry tree. determined to cut down the
wounded man, who bleeding as he
was, dealt death amongtheir ranks
A fair visaged officer, with golden
hair waving in the wind, led them
on, the blacksmith raised his rifle with
that hand stiffened in death, he took
the aim, he fired. The young Briton
fell with shrek. "Andthat, cried
the blacksmith, in a voice that
strengthened into a shout, "and that's
for-his voice was gone, his shrek
died on his white lips. His head
sunk-his rifles fell. Asingle word
dubbed up with his death organ
Even now methinks | hear that word
echoing and trembling there among
the rocks Of Brandywine, that word
was MARY" ,~< -.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-11-14
9atIelrL. R.aSine:
THE MEG HAN1c HERO
"a TALE or THE REVOLUTION.

IN ear Dalworth corner, at the time
oisthe Revolution, there stood a quiet
cottage. somewhat retired from the
raid. under the shade of a stout chest
nut tree. It was aEeuiet cottage, nest
ling away there in one corner OF the
forest road, adear home in the wilder
ness, sleping root, wallis of dark gray
stone and easement hidden among
vines and flowers. - i. j
On one side, amid an interval OF
forest trees, was seen the rough out
lines of a blacksmith shop. There
was small. garden in front, with q
brown gravelled walk and beds Of
beautiful flowers! Here, at the time OF
the Revolution, there dwelt stout,
hardy blacksmith working away in
that shady nook ofthe forest, for war :
What feared he for the peril of times,
so long as his strong arm, ringing
that hammer on the anvil, might gain
bread for his wife and childl All, he
cared little for war-he took little
note of the panic that shook the val
iey-when some few mornings before
the battle of Brahdywine, while shoe
ing the horse of d Tory Refugee, he
overheard a plot for the surprise and
capture of Washington. The Amer
lean leader was 10 be lured into the
folds Of the tories; his person once in
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-11-14
Washington. style II Living.

Washington. by his marriage, had
added above 500, 900 to his already
considerable fortune, and was enabled
to live ample and in dignified style.
His intimacy with the Fairfaxes. and
his intercourse with brother officers
Of rank had perhaps their influences
on his mode of living. lie la1 his
chariot and four, with black postilliors
in livery, for the iise Of Mrs. Wash
ton and hcrlady visitors. As for him
self, he always appeared On horseback.
Ills stable was well filed AMI atlnl:ra-
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-11-14
. aldetieaI.
Democratic Song.

Sam came down from Yankee land, ~
-. ~. Few days, few days,
10 organize South bern band, IL. 81
. =. J. = Sans going home;
But Southern men are not such fools,
Few days, few days,
AS to submit to lying rules,
= ! : Sans going home.
5+.*s =
Sam thinks he is mighty man,
::r-++E,.. l.. Few days, few days,
With his abolition elan, 1921,
I 49, j. u.s. Sa ms going home;
But Southern men will show him quick,
. Ill: ri. Few days, few days,
How they'll expose his Yankee tricks,
~ + Sans going home.
Sam thinks he is very sly, 49,.
Few days, few days,
Teaching people hdwtp lie, :, =,
+ ~, 49,. !, Sans going home;
But Democrats will scorn to lie. ~.
t. : 4: Few days, few days.
Just for the sake of public pie, IL, =.
Sans going home.
Democrats don't fear young Sam. +.
j.. ! IL IA. Few days, few days,
They will give him such a SIAM f.
! =. ~. -. Il. .. Sans going home;
They will drive him back to hum,
F Few days, few days,
Back again to Yankeedom, y.
Sans going home.
The news from I'D Virginia shore,
Few days, few days,
Says that Sammy i no more, !. +
- r Sans going home,
For though he swore TO many lies, j.. +
:. -. Iii, r. Few days, few days,
lie couldn't beat old Henry Wise, y
f., H.. Sans going home;
And now the news from. Tennessee, g.:
50 .~#, Few days, few days,
Show Sans beaten yes, stree,
-=..,.. ! ~. - 'L Sans going home;
Andy Johnson's thras shed poor Sam,
F.: ! 4"% 4 Few days, few days,
Lord a,mercy what slam; y
.~.:,.. .l.- Sans going home.
Now the varment's crossed the line
81 Few days. few days,
But in November he can't shine, T.. =
s:- Sam going home;
With awful shake and shiver, i / -
- = Few days, few days,
He'll leave these pAr,s for old Salt River,
Sans going home.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-11-14
| Er.nIns EnguIry.

Have you made one happy heart
to-days- Envicd privilege. How
calmly you can seek your pillow, how
sweetly sleep! IN all this world there
Is nothing 50 sweet as giving comfort
10 the distressed -as in getting Z sum
lay into d gloomy heart. Children
ofsorrow meet us wherever we turn.
There is no moment that tears are shed
and sighs uttered. Yet how many Of
those tears, those signs, are caused BY
our thoughlessnessl How many 9
daughter 'vrings the heart Of i doing
motherby acts Of unkindness and in
gratitude, How nianyBhusbands, By
an unkind word. make y whole day Of
sad hours and unkind thoughts. How
many wives, BY angry rccriminstions,
estrange and clnbitterliyin hearts.
How many brothers and sisters meet
but to vex and injure each other,
making wounds no human art can
heal. All, teach worked upon this
maxim day BY day-.sStrivc to mako
some heart happy" - jealousy, 70
sycngc, madness, haste, with their
kindred evil associates, would forever
leayethe earth. And. as our minds
would beso occupied with the contenl-
plation ofadding to the pleasures Of
others, there would be- no room for
Al I. =. IL, Ga..ll. - JIs..1.1 W.@y - -
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-11-14

Affection like sprfng-fowers breaks
through the most frozen ground at last;
and the heart which seek for another
to make it happy viii not seek in vain.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-11-14

Integrity, however rough, Is better
than smooth Discrimination. q
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-12-18
NIIrs Andrews.

The Peersberg Express advocates a Suitable ac-
Acknowledgement by the Virginia Legislature of the
noble conduct of this heroic young LADY, in the try
Ing times of the Norfolk pestilence. The tribute
which the Express pays to her character is emf
nently just and well deserved. In the very morn
ing of life, surrounded by loving friends and all
the Injuries of fortune she surrendered all the
and enjoyment of wealth, and voluntarily came TO
plaSuestricken city, in which, from the beginning
the end of the terrible visitation, she proved her
self "mnistering angel indeed sustaining many
a stricken human being in the last agony, and
soothing the more fearful pains of breaking hearts
Her modestv, intelligence and refinement shed
mild lustre upon heroism which was never equal
led in the battlefield, and made up such charac
ter IS the sernest Of our may well contemplate
with blended admiration and love-
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Mortality statistic. of the rn,,.,s

The New York Herald collects som. in.a..
facts upon this subject from the ''mortatv -;
hesofthe seventh census of the United Statesn -,
braeing the cause of death, the age and sex. th,.
color and condition, the nativity, the season of dis
ease, and the duration of illness Of the persons re-
ported to have died in the year to st June
ie'ss--a work OF exceeding great ivalue: as wei.
from the variety of the information it contains A.
RON the lucid manner in which that informatis :.
presented.
Allowing for various causes of inaccnr.ssx !. !.
believed this work throws more light on the nara
tnonnt subjects of health and disease than av vol,
nme or acts OF volumes that have gone before it.
= According to the census of 1850 1--WE adopt the
statistics as quoted by the Heraid the total po,u
iaion Oh the United States-wiite free colored and
siase-was .3lsl,o76; of these 22i4. Obs weya
foreign born and l7,7l29l5 white natives. ne.yr,-
nine millions were over and under 90 and nearly
nine iaiilions over 20 and under 20 leavi,g d..
millions and half for infancy and'old ,a0e M -
the age of 20, the males are in slight exccs, h,
altsr that age the females slightly prepouderat..
o. the free white males, 1,:596a65 are Engaged in
H~ie' manufacturer, mechanic arts and mining.
2.soos5 IN agriculture; la0, 32e in law, 49, al.
yiaify and other eallngs requiring education. ana
H6i5 10 tbs civil and military service of the State
Prom tho mortality records Il anue.rs Al an.
total deaths during the twelve month. r,rsy,ou. ),
Isl June, 1850. number 3ea0ea, Of which % eo,
we're whitf This u round figures, nearly an.
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Reward of Xal0r.

The Montreal Herald describes CriInean medal
which the editor has seen, with three clasps on
which are borne the words 'ALMA. BALAKLAyA
ISKERMANN," and on the rim is the name Private
John Doloreux, Goth Regiment This man enter
I'd the army at il years and 10 months of age
After the Crimean campaign, he was discharged
blind. lie has now returned to his family, a Chel-
sea outpensioner. The reward OF this brave Bri-
tons devotion is the medal and pension of scren
pence dag for tseo yearsi and half. This is the
prIvates share of glory aud emoluIncnt in the ar
mics of Britain.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-12-18
The Nicaragua Minister.

The Nicaragua Minister, Col. PARKER H. FRENCH
who has arrived at New York, will have the chance
Of vndicating if he can, his own character, while
he takes the public interests of his own little
Republic of Nicaragua. He certainly ought for the
credit Of the new government to see that his skirts
are cleared of some charges that are on record in
the journals of no less body than the L. S. Sen
ate.
Gen SHIELDS, from the Committee on Military
Affairs reported bill to the Senate accompanied
by report, the Both January last for the relief
Of 1t Benton, and Majors Babbitt and Longstreet
1t appeared that these officers were stationed a,
San Antonio, Texas, in 1850, under Major General
Brooke--that Parker H. French (now Col French
the Minister,) the chief of enigrating party.
presented himself in July of that year, with lei,
ter of credit from Rowland 4 AspinwaN Of New
York. to the officers aforesaid; and that under
authority OF the regulations of the War Denart
ment allowing officers to sell supplies to emerants
and by the advice of Gen. BROOKE they so)d 70
French Ordinance stores, Sl02IOi; Ouarter,oas.
ters stores, S5l993! subsistence stores S44s 90
for which they received from F. separate drafts on
Rowland Aspinwall These drafts were pro-
tested amt it then discovered that the letter of
credit exhibited by +. was forgery, and all his
representations were false" In his report Gen
Shields says Several of the best merchants oe
san Antonio were at the same time and in the
same manner imposed upon for large amounts Of
money DC, and the iinpostor has fled beyond tho
reach Of the law ~ "
Very properly the officers were exoners,ea f,o.
Tue payment of the money But wba, ia 90 na
sala OF the Minister 1t may be that ercum Sa noaS
oeing altered SO is the case-that the ar,ss -,
." pa, ana the letter of credit be quietly ds,,,ed
%. ooh French, in communication to the "
herald represents Nicaragua as aboupd;n, :, -,
ana s,ser mines' and ought, therefore 70 Co.
wan the means Of redeeming his charac,o,. '"'''
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The Ladies' Fair of the Germa

Y -, Eyang Lutheran Congregation on 9th st.,
between Clay and Leigh streets, win be
opened, Providence permitting, OH MONDAY EVE
MING, l7th instant ut o'clock aud be kept open du-
ring the week from 10 O'Clock A. NJ till 10 O'Clock,
z. NJ. The inhabitants of Richmond and vicinity are
respectfully invited to attend, and to encourage this
enterprise. The Church WAS organized about three
character, has experienced many trials during this
brief period. 1t is now, however, in very flourish
ing condition aud has the most catering prospe for
the future and the Sunday School as well Is Day
School connected with the Church, increased very ra-
pidy, it thought necessary by the Festry to
build SchoOl-house tor the better accommodation of
both day and sabbath school, which they Were for
merly obliged to hold in the Church. To defiay the
expenses of this Schoohouse, is the object OF the
tended Fair and confidently trust and hope that
the friends OF every religion and of the Sabbath school
cause viii literally patronize undertaking. The
exhibition will be Fair end consisting of The great
variety of articles admirably suited for Christmas
and New i ear Presents A refreshneut table, with
all of Cakes and Jellies viii be spread and we
feel persuaded that one who will honor with Il
call will leave the Fair without satisfaction.
DE- 17-it*
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TExHoRAxaIC. MHWa
WErdarEp 70 ri nib b.

&EPnTED . - He hlsF = H.
Arrival 81 O En- = Cllys
NswY Dec. ~ he 4eamex Eml City
arriytS here sthis mloriiif, having 1cN Afrihwall
At midnight of the 9Th inst.
She brings n. 500 900 in treasure.
There isnothipg important frpmthe Hthmns
nusirtss at yaiparasoI wss approving
wasreported that ArsQnllpas and some * The
southern cities q Searagoa had declared IN favor
The revolutionary movements in Bolivia had
The Ansoskeag Veterans. e.ir
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Amoskeag yese
were received at noon by the full District brigade
They visited tho President and War Department
and wil go to Mt. Vernon s1 . uofi'tsesH
Conversational.
WASHINGTON. Dec. i7-.Sea@e--The Senate to-
day after receiving and referring several bills Of
minor Importance, adjourned. t
Hoase--In the House to-day, Mr.. Dunn, OF In
diana, made personal explanation In reply 10 an
attack on him by Horace Greeley, in the n. York
Mr. Banks of Mass made few remarks in re-
ply to Mr.. Dunn. ri T& ~
Mr. MeMuleD, of Virginia, introduced eompro.
mise proposition to the effect that the House should
elect speaker to preside until the general appro
priation bills could be passed, after which all the
members should resign their seats. tfs s.
The resolution was laid ON the table,
Three ballots were then taken, the last of which
resulted as follows .a
n p. Banks, (Ab) Mass. .................... Jos
w. A. Richardson, Dem) Ill..... "a
H. NJ Fuller (XhigO Pa............... b
scattering. ............s... .'.ss...... Q
This ballot, compared with the last taken Satur
day shows that Fuller loses 9, Richardson l. and
Banks remains unaltered. -.... ...r
Mr. Thorington, of Iowa, then moved the adop.
ton of his resolution to elect the Speaker by a
plurality vote.
Pending this motion the House adjourned
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s l-s-'~~>--s-.Sr r. rscr lures Of the South.
,,,,e onc has sent us, for what purpose We ssa
!. .,rccIye, a number Of Northern paper, ~.
,.iuinv a communication from a Northein WV s, y :.
.hs sea,h. written from Charleston, >. ~, AZ.
rcaturing In the usual cockney style =, ~ 4 !
~, ANA self comp,accney. men and things VI u''
S,,,,h ,sAe fexters Of these fsee soil tourists are
,v,, ,,, ,,,l.atous Of the epistles which FORMER
r.,;sh .,rris,, wrote about America, cnatsetsf.
,ye nv nj, their aiignisy and reckless contempt OF
ruth and decency, but destitute entirely OF ther
wi, roint and vigor The letter before us IL q
fasr spocimen Of the information candor ana man,
. mars OF tho Northern cockney The poor country
through which our railroads pass, Is looked upon Is
a specimen of Southern soil and cultivation the
people are illiterate and behind the age they
are dependent upon the free states for food an"
cther necessaries, as well as luxuries of ine' the
North can whip them into the Union, or INT" 'he
ocean, If II should be necessary It's NOT "o''"
while seriously to combat such nonsense a"u
would be altogether unworthy oil h''"e' o"'
that just such newspaper caiicatures 81 'he ehaf
aeters habits and resources of orr people are 10
ing more mischief at the North than any difference
In the institutions or conflict In the Interests (Which
does exist of the two sections could ever &C
complish.
10 answer these tnin2s mere uoes No koou, iof
the Northern public which has read the libel would
never see its sefutation. II the Northern newspa-
pers publish that portion of the census of 1850
which shows the agricultural productions Of the
Southern States their readers could easily decide
for themselves the truth Of the statements which
represent the South as unable to feed itself, and
destitute of all the means of Independence. They
would find that not only the cotton, hut the bread
stuffs of the South are matters of soiicitude to
Northern consumers, and that the North is so en-
tirely dependent upon the South for naval stores.
that but for Southern productions, not single
Northern vessel could put to sea. As TO the tall
brag about the Green Mountain Boys driving the
Southern masters and their negroes into the Poto
mac and the James in the event of war, we have
only to say that they would be truly green set of
lads who should undertake that enterprise. We
VIII not underrate the courage of the Northern peo-
pie even in reply to such idle tauns and boasting
hat should the two sections ever meet in the CRAP
pie Of civil war, the party which assumes the ag-
grcssive and profanes the soil of the other will
fare than the British invaders in the Revolu
ton. ~