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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-24

IoUlsvliIrs, Jan. II.


Ford d Brothers, commission ner-
4hanss doing business|in this city. failed
s .,asssrdav hsirliabilitiesare not known.
yoI p,;sa;e adyiccs from New Orleans r..
mort lie failure Of Fern \ Donegan cotton E
dealers.
The Mobile Register says the Kyow.
Nosh;oo Convention, LATELY In slssion Il
,here. Adjourned TO meet III April lagain.
NJ nomination for Governor was Hade.
II. w.Nothings ydre btally d.. |
f...ad Il the municipal election held 10 1
Atlanta. Ga, last Monday.
/ cold mine has been discovered near
Augusta, Georgia.
/ Gen. Scott apprehends very trouble ~,
some, II not protracted war Win .ne n.
1 dians. There are symptoms % large
combinations, and the Sioux particularly
~ nosscsscd with the ideaE that they can
hold the u. s. Army 81 baE. and this i
4 I'M secret Of their numerous depredations.
4 n the Dead Letter Office, at Washing.
ton. during the last quarter, 2S7s lettsFs
which contained money, were fo a,e y, ,.,a HI
lhe openers ana handed over IN ~. 1'efs
charged with their d'aba, MI 2.
M amount was Bee ro,s,arcd 8 al Il ss Ss
iu,,h Miners. on Tuesday, NO bags--cach,
~ tlining six bushclso f opened dead u.
II I'M !, work oflast qnar!erf-efe conveyed
tro, I'M H. rburbs Of Washington, and des.
II 1872 ~ 6te. @sa
/, LIZ. u 80 has grand schemes for tie
geff PeEs;a' Aff;.sia. He issintrigguing %
Ser RI . con 1a 2pistah and Bokhala I'm.
mcnt in oil the couinpy ppG ha pala.
Caspian and the Indus. III Il, Tween. tne
|, would be easier than tile cots nen nothing
. E1nenia, and making trouble :ausst q A &.
native princes OF India, inostof wing me
gladly enter into any sdheme th..tR om Will
Fsss ability u free them from Brittish teS q
, Etrol. The English III India are only 45lnl'
0D0 among q .subject popnlaEonsof $780,
oDO, 900, and if the war is 10 90 on. til
| allies Will evidently have filger field ii
Operations than they bargaidad for.
IA 8IfyoH wish to keep yourR town from
\ thriving, tnrn the cold shoulder to every
\ young mechanic. Or new beginner III bust.
moss, look upon every new conner with q
scowl. Discourage all you ban; If that
VI won't do, decry his work. and rather ID
abroad for wares Of his kind than give him
the money. Il
II Then 50 to seed. :"
II There isigreat distress amoilg the unem-
II plnyed mechanics Of New York city. a
procession ofabout 10000 was formed on
/ the 18th, who marched I'd the Park, where
There were exciting speeches made.
i lit appears that Governor Bigler was
greatly importuned 70 pardon Dr. Bcale,
Ijust before he retired from Office yesteF-
day, but he absolutely refused to exercise
such authority,
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-24

the occasion, and to demonstrate the ne
costly Of the measure.
Since the dato Of that report, intelli
gencel received from officers on the from
tier, and through the Department Of Tho
Interior, from Indian Agents and Other
sources, shows that the indians of the
| Western prairies and mountains are in
hostile and defiant attitude; that several Of
those tribes have entered into combinations
for the purpose Of making general war
upon the whites during the. approaching
Spring and Summer, and that these tribes
can bring into the field from four to six OF
eight thousand warriors. Had the In
crease of the army, which. was urged in
my report Of December, 1853, been at m
early period authorized, the force at the
disposal Of the Department would have
BEN sufficient to prevent these combiiia.
tions, and, in all probability, would hayo
prevented the lives Of many valuable ciL-
zens fiom indian massacre,
This measures, however, has not been
acted on ind at this advanced period,
should the Bills now pending in Congress
be passed, it will be found too late % of-
ganize a regular enlisted force and place
i in position in season to prevent the an
ticipated attack, orto suppress it until of
lh a. on. !; mischief shah have. been done.
IL 1 employment o. tafat ta..h!e Department.
with such oftho regular troops
i can be- collected3for the present cmert
ycncy, and it is, accordingly, recommen-
i'd that authority be a4kedjof Congress 70
,all into stryce 5000 mounted volunteers
o be o.gdnized into companions, Squad
,oms and Ibattallonss and % serve for 4
,driod Of eight months, unless sooner >dliis5t
,Aarged. i VI ...@!r |E+@tS. / N
Should The proposed increase of Gle artl
NY be authorized duiing the present sesf
ion, il is hoped that The two additional
egimen Isl of cavelry may be organized, IL
mounted and PIT imposition to relieve the
plunteers some time during the Summer
n Fall; and the two regiments Of intlntryRE
eGruited and organized for service IN the
of the Pacific, add On our cx-1
RENE north western frontier, when troops
re greatly needed. I III I'LL r.. F j. 4
Very respectfully, your obi scrv't /
/ JEFF. Dawes, fSec'y Of War. ! |
10 the President Of THO United States. r
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-24

10y. t~1t
De- sppoinssd electors On c0uhs
Putnam.
Resolved, 4th, That We M I, /. H. =, ~
appointment 81 The elected I !, NY 49,
gressiOnal district. made y Demo0t'''
~ Of Kanawha. N.
After tho adoption of Dove l E' II !.
tons, D. B. WashingtonFsq, mace 4
few appropriate and eIoa9 renliar i ! &. j.
Resolued, That the pro- Hings q NJ 'I,ls
meeting be published III ~ Star p .ne
Kanawha Valley. and III the lndepcn'
dent Republican, Kan3Aa kepup!i B, Z ]
Richmond Enquirer a Nchmond III Z
aniiner be requested tqbpy me same 'i'f =
On motion, 10 medng adlournea'
N GEO. 4 ALLEN, Chm.
LII McCoY, Sec. lsH stf
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-24
FAution AZ two Man.

at Gree psbutg. KY. On last Thurs
day, SrEpIts SnoRT and WILLIAM HAN
xrso, werthung before an assemblage u
six thous1d people. Short was executed
for the turder Of AxDREw IB. McF AR-
LAND, atClinton Furnace /. IA August
last, an flaming for tRe murder "
JoHS MLoNE, near GreennpsbuIg. about
The SAM time. Both confessed theifglilt.
and s1hitted their punishment Just
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-24

We would calf attenpn, This week, to the
new advertisement of ErszER, BrALr & Co.
This is one Of the bes metcantile houses in
this sectfan. Those wb wish to see model po-
llteness ekempliGed accommodating CLERKS,
jast[ea In durng busaess hours,
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-24

The weather hss been very cold the last
few day. After mild forenoon on Sabbath
last. the heavy rain In ne evening was
succeeded BY highwihd and cod ,snd on Mons
day and Tuesday Il was cold snlqsh for COM
mon purposes. On Wednesday Tight snow
covered the ground. and now the Tsospecs q
: thsw u apparent. Keep thisss inspaoran,
dun Of the weather. j. s16ss L IN hi
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-24

ALEX. vAxcr, Esq formerly editor of the
Gallia Courier was h town to.day( Wednes-
day. lie looks haIand hearty. We hope he
may live a thcusandfearS, and that when hi $
end will come, nc cloud shall obscure the
sun OF his declininGays. -. F.,
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-24
Notices Of the Press.

STAR o. THE KASAwHA VALLEY.-Mess.
RS. RpsDLE q MuRRELI. have commenced
publishing at Buffalo, Putnam count, a
weekly newspaper. bearing title as above,
Tho fest twinkle Of Che ,Star is brilliant
and dazzling; we therefore hail its rise
above the horison, and welcome it To the
galaxy 1f bright and shining lights, whose
beamssiilume the political ornament. May
its eoafse be onward and upward, until,
having reached zenith Of influence and
prosperity, 1t shall become one Of the elk
ed stars in the constellation of newspa.
perdoml never TO "sct'' nor go down in
darkness and gloom. Judging from the
editorial ability displayediu the first num-
Der, thisis bound to become Star of the
first magnitude--may Ids rays never pale
or grow dim I'arkerSS9,g Ga.tRe-- We
srARl pF THE K4sAwiiit r Of . paper
have reissised the f"9;.publlshed At But !
bearing fhe otounty, Va. II is hand /
falo, Rslanted and exhibits much editorial
.A'ent.--ssoyolt+ Deacon. 49,. '. 81 !
The Gst number of the ''Star Of tbe
Kanawha Valley" paper inst started Nat1
Buffalo, Putnam county made its appear
ance among our exchanges few days.
since. IufiS neatly printed, and its editor
ials crin&a considerable. ability. One Of
It's editorssAlr VIM. r. Murrell, was form
aly, for nshort time, n resident Of this
place.-LRf,heRie yotonW. :, i
STAR ol. THE KASAwlIl .TALLEy.-The
first nuniihr. of this new weekly paper,
publiscd is Rundlt, Murrell and Kenne-
ly, at Bnaalo, Pdtnam county, Va. bas
been receired. 1t is neatly printed and
we'll conducted. I'VE wish our young
friends great success in their Undertaking.
Virginia, which but D few years
lgo deserved the appeliation of"benightdd
ngi6n, {" seems nowFt be taking the lead
If other ststtons in the number and char
lcter Of hef weekly Iewspapers. -4Reigs Co.
- !. r. lis 81
STAR or THE KAN,AwHA VALLEY is The
title Of a new and well printed paper just
,tarted in Buffalo, Putnam, comfy, Va,
" Rumble 4 Murreli-nc utral in politics.
-IFHMW0NR ua=eHe. e.. <. /
STAR or.aIlE KAN wnA VAL LEY.-Thc
irst numbeg df this paper is Of our tablc
# exchanges, which took its origin with
he commencement Of the year 1866. ! Ii
$ published at Buffalo, Va, edited by
dessrs. Raadle u Murroll, and Judging
rom the itatiatory n lumber We have. no
,csitaney il saying that the "Stdr" will
,e hrilliaia one Of the f rst n magnitude,
viii doubtlSss do much to illuminate the /
many travellers alongthc path oflile, Civ,
ngIight, No. only 70 the pepPleof Putnam
.onty, but 20 hundre EDS adjoining (may
he utmost pf harmony exist in the "lone
tar.")-Aieefiea { Md.) I'atni@
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-24

McCowS and KEY are removing their stock
Of goods in the lowr story OF the Star Printing
House. Their sturfoom is the nicestln town.
II you want eheaIgoods give them a call.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-24

The ParkFsburg Gazette has lately donned
an entire noR dress, and now ranks among the
'best lookis" papers in Western Virginia,
which giyesevidence OF the Gourishing con.
diticn of tht ably conducted sheet. Long
may she wye. .t,r .E,sI(E Mr. q.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-24

f. W. Mecou4s, II +, The Demo cratic can
didato for Litn&nanti Governor, ad dressed the
cit liens Of this placJn the evenin + Of Tues
day last. The audidce was large and otten
tive. r -, =,
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-24

We see itstated that new paper, to be
called ne "Aherican Guard, I, win be started
in Parkasburg, " Messrs. Gilmer and Drake.
The hrst number VII be issued on the ID We'd.
nesday h March ne2s
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-24

Mr.. CHatLEs n. MccRAwls our authorized
ageptto reie Give subscriptions and advertise.
ments in the city Of Louisville. / i.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-24
Prlntsr Wantsd.

A comtotitor will find situation by making
immediae application at this ONCE.
The American patriot., 1855-02-07
Another Bear Story.

a short time since we published tho state
ments of St. Louis paper in reference to the re.
markable history of the woman and the bear of
Durango in Mexico, and now we copy the follow
ing story of the exploits of Bruin and boatman
on the Niagara river. The story is related in
this wise: - n4la
A boatman was crossing the river a short dis.
tance above the rapids in skifl, which he pulled
with pair of sculls When about quarter of
mile from the American side he cspied a large
bear in the water few rods below him, swim
ming Justify for the spot where he expected to
land, just below Schlosscr. Bruin had evidently
started from the lower end of Grand Island from
the main land. The boatman forgot his danger
GUS proximity TO the rapids in his cagerness to
secure the bear, and, Immediately turning the bow
Of the skitf down stream, with few vigorous
strokes he came near enough the animal to strike
him with an oar. Bruin turned to bay, and as
his assailant aimed second blow at his head, he
knocked the oar out Of the mans hand. Here
was dilemma of the most perplexing descrip-
ton. The boat was manageable in the swift
current with single oar; it was fast driving to-
wards the upper rapids, and the man was in des-
pair. The bear too became sensible of his dan
ger, and seizing hold of the bow of the boat, he
climbed on board; but, apparently overcome with
terror as he approached the rushing water, seated
himself quietly, without offering to molest the
boatman. The poor fellow looked at the bear
with horror, and then at the rapids with in
creasing alarm. Bruin behaved himself with per-
feet proprety, however. To be sure he did not
proher his aid in propelling the boat towards
shore; but he regarded his fellow navigator and
his operations with increased interest and on I'M
commonly benign countenancc. 1t was evident
that he considered himself mere passenger, and
while he wished his companion well, he felt bound
in honor not to interfere with the management Of
the craft. Meantime the boat had reached The
Schlosser Rapids, and bear and man must scon
be beyond all human aid. Being an expert swim
lncr, the man leaped overheard, hoping to reach
the land at o point below known as the French
Landing The bear followed him immediately,
the twain struck with the vgor impaired by dcspc
ration, the bear keeping as near the man as pos
siblc but without making any hostile demonstra
tion They finally touched the shore nearly al
the same timc both exhausted by the efforts they
had mede. On reviving, the boatman fled witt
all the speed he could make, and he was as much
surprised as delighted to see the bear running
still more rapidly in the contrary direction. sH
The story is pretty tough one; but there is NJ
fact in natural history better attestcd than tina
the most ferocious animals become subdued
peaccable and harmless in the presence of al
! overmastering danger.
The American patriot., 1855-02-07
in perilous situation and the lady suffered all
the horrors of intense anxiety now but imperfectly

in perilous situation; and the lady suffered all
the horrors of intense anxiety, now but imperfecty
veiled beneath her usual gay and careless air.
For the first time in her ife our coquette felt that
she had to reply before God and man for the life
which her levity had placed in jeopardy. She
passed the nightin pacing her chamber, in weeping
bitter tears, in prayers which rose from the heart
and not the lips. At early dawn next day the
General entered her chamber. She was already
dressed; she had not lain down during the night;
her face was pale, her eyes were full Of tears. Her
uncle stood for moment and looked upon her
sternly and sadly. "Camlla," said he, at length,
have bad news for you. This cousin Of yours is
no Frenchman. He is an Italian noble, condemned
by the justice of my MASTER the Emperor, to death,
if he ever sets foot in Italy. He is in love with
you, you have wantonly triAed vita him, and he
has been mad enough to follow you here. But
you need not dread his annoying you any more;
you will never see him again. a,
"Never see him agains" gasped the Baronne,
clasping her hands; 'then am ! indeed punished
by Just Heavei." .F-r g
'The police have tracked him to my house;
have received information from them, and have
myself examined him, and heard the whole history
of your wrongs toward him. My duty forces me
late the sanctity of my own roof and arrest him
even here. At this moment he ought to be dead. "
A gun doomed in the distance, and the unhappy
Camilla tainted. When she recovered her con-
sciousness, she saw the Count kneeling by her
side and chatting her hands. oi 3m
SAY, weep" said he in tender voice; "for
your cruelty has almost had its victim. But
forgive you, Camilla; we always forgive those we
love-" r..,--...
"Up, up, my children" cried the Austrian Gene
rail- ''enough Of looks, signs and tears. Make love
as far away from Milan as possible. have risked
my head, sir, to save yours; you shall thank me
for it when you are safe back again in France Be
off at once, and Heaven prosper you!"
"And my death warrant" said the Count.
II must regret that received it too late-I car
do no more" -srr lr... fr4.a.5 ia.,
"And to you, my chld," said the General. as
he pressed the repentant coquette in his arms to
you Iwould say, that the woman who is a coquette
deserves neither peace in this world nor joy here
after. She has separated herself from all human
sympathies; but a time must come when those
who fatter now will leave her for a younger idol
and then she finishes her worthless life as she
began it; she will die as she lived-alone!"
But, as Camilla had no wish for such solitary
fate she did penance for her faults and folies by
taking upon herself the vows of obedience, ant
shining henceforward as a duteous and loving wife
The American patriot., 1855-02-07
THE AMERICAN ODD FELLOW.

TWENTIETH vOLUNE-PUBL1sHED IN BOSTON.
THE oldes. and certainly the best family paper for
L Odd Fellows in the country. Its design has ever
been to present the principles Of the Independent Or
der of OddFelows prominently before the public and
also such intelligence as to the progress of the Ins
tuition shall be Of general interest The depart
mcnt devoted to matters pertaining to the Order,
though comprehensive and complete, occupies COM
paratively small portion of the paper.
Various other journals Of the Order having been
added to it during the past few years, and recently
the journals of New York State, namely, the Banner
of the Union, the Golden Rule, and the Mirror Of the
Times
Having had for years large and extended patron
age, we appear before brethren Of the Order
with greatly enlarged circulation, and shall do
best to merit the confidence and esteem of the thou
sands Of readers added by our new arrangements.
For some wears past, as there have existed various
journals of the Order in different parts OF the coun-
try has been considered necessary that the Brother
or the Lodge who would be informed OF the progress
of our principles should take than newspa-
per devoted to the interests of the Order but this
cessity Of taking than weekly journal is en-
trely obviated by the arrangements now made as we
have at great expense secured not only the lists OF
subscribers and the good will Of all these weekly
newspaper establishments, but the large and excellent
corps Of correspondents attached to tcm and it will
be endeayor to give not only the latest intelli-
gence from every part of the country, but to publish
every article of information which be of interest
to any member Of the Order throughout the United
States. .f ... I.Is.
We have disposition, an ardent desire, to furnish
the Brothers of widespread Order the best jour
nal Of the kind published, and with their efforts
We will do it. We ask their assistance in sending US
communications for the paper
We have long been aware that it was not for the
interests of the Order to have too many weekly news
papers. One journal Of this kind we have always
supposed would receive adequate support, while the
amount of patronage divided among several,
would afford to each meagre support indeed. We
have therefore, after great eXeron and expense con
cent ated the entire weekly press of the Order in
Journal The American Odd Fellow and Golden Rule
and it shall be constant aim and effort to make il
the ztalous exponent of the principles Of our beloved
Order. TERMS.
Tie price Of single subscription is 50 per annum
in advance three copies for S5 five copies for IS; ten
copies for SIS; twenty copies for S25 thirty copies
for $50.
The late subscribers of the Golden Rule will be
furnished with the American Odd Fellow at the above
rates. Advance payments arc required from all sub
scribers. JOHN B. HALL, PROPRIETOR,
Boston. Mas
The American patriot., 1855-02-07
From the Know-Nothing and Crusader
The Bible.

From the Know-Nothing and Crusader
= The Bible.
Roman, spare that book,
Touch not single Leaf, -.
Nor on its pages look
With eye Of unbelief
Twas my forefathers stay
In the hour Of agony; -.....
Roman, go thy way, r9 .....
And let that Old Book be. ....
That good old Book Of Life
For centuries has stood
Unharmed amid The strife
When earth was drunk with blood:
And wouldst thou harm it now,
And have its truth forgot;
Roman, forbear the blow.
Thy hand shall harm it not. .r
Its very name recalls y.
The happy hours Of youth,
When in my grandsire's hall
heard its tales Of truth.
I've seen his white hair flow
Ger the volume as he read;
But that was long ago,
And the good old man is dead.
Ny dear grandmother, too, ..
When I was but boy,
I've seen her eyes Of blue
Weep o'er it tears Of joy.
Their traces linger still, .... ...
And dear are they to me,
Roman, forego thy will .....
Go-let that old Book be.
The American patriot., 1855-02-07

RosEBUDs IN WINrER.-Thc wife Of Mr.. Solomon
Rose, of Cincinnati, made her husband Christ
mas psesent of three blooming boys. The Cincin'
natl Sun thinks this pretty fair specimen Of bud
ding for Rose in winter.
The American patriot., 1855-02-07

CLINTON LODGE, No. 27-l. l.O.O.F.
MEETS regularly every WEDNESDAY EVENING,
VI at early candle-!ight the Drug store Of Dr.
Ia-gvor!.y ic7
The American patriot., 1855-02-07

AT a party few evenings since an enthusiastic
young gent was emphatically cxtolling the rcmar.
kable beauty Of certain lady, and among other
remarks comparing her cheeks with o ripe, rosy
peach, when he was interrupted by dignified
judge, who, with a long drawn sigh, calculated:
thcreupon joined his hands and walked away ab.
stractedly. The air was rent with boisterous mrth
much to tho discontinue Of tho young gallant,
Boston Post.
The American patriot., 1855-02-07

A Curious PHYSIOLOGICAL FAcr.--A French Of
icer, while making reconnaissance near Sevasto.
pol, was knocked down by the wind Of . cannon
ball, and the shock was SO severe as to cause .
paralysis of his tongue so that he could neither
move it nor speak Obtaining leave Of absence he
returned to Marseilles, and placed himself under
electrical treatment. After few shocks he could
move his tongue with more facility, and at length,
after an unusually powerful shock, his speech waa
restored, and he was fully recovered. .st-l
The American patriot., 1855-02-07


INSULT TO THE MEMORY OF FRANKLIN.-A letter
from Manchester, N. H., written by Christopher
Sweeney, is as follows: =..l I55 .ay
ION Sunday morning, November nineteenth,
asked Mr. Mcdonald Catholic priest Of this place)
if he would baptisc child Of mine; no said he
would, and told mo to have the child at tho church
after vespcrs was there at tho appointed time,
and he got ready to perform the service He asked
me what name would call tho child; I sad,
Franklin He asked me if I said 'Francis.' l
told him Franklin He then asked, What makes
you want such name as that?' | told him | liked
the principles of Benjamin Franklin, and should
be glad il my child should ever attain even small
portion of his wisdom or knowledge. He then
said That is no saints name, and won't baptize
it; and you ought to know better than to ask me
to do any such thing-an ignoramus OF . fellow
like you-with your mustachios." !" ,a5saa
Thus do impertpcnt priests insult the memory
Of ono whom A'ery American holds most dear
The American patriot., 1855-02-07

NOSE AND Lrrs.--A sharp nose and thin lips aro
considered by physiognomists certain signs Of .
shrewish disposition. i.-.. 0tl 54 .Dsl,.
As criminal was once on his way to tho gal.
lows proclamation was made that, il any woman
would marry him under tho gallows, with the rope
around his neck, he would receive pardon
~ will" cried q cracked voice from amid tho
crowd. 7l@Ig. 5r..F Ia .1.t.2 otr
The culprit desired the eager candidate for mat.
rimony to approach the cart, which she did and he
began to examine her countenance. ij iia1A A'f
"Nose ike knife, said he, "lips like wafers'
Drive on hangman" l.g