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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-07-25

N William Pitt and Henry Dundax
had been dining together, and on entering
the House of Commons, holding each 9th.
er up as they came in, Pitt said to- his
boon companion, "I do not see the spkak.
err Harry do you?"
SHOT see him, Rilly!n said Dundss,
g see too ,,s 2 ssiIaib lsls',l 5ssca
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-14
III Did as the Rest Did,

1 This tame welding spirit This doing
"as the lest did'-has ruined thousands.
a young man istinyited b. vicious com
panions to visit the theatre, oil the gam-
bling room 81 other haunts Of lieentious-
ness. Hebecomes dissipated, spends his
time, looses his credit, squanders his
property, and atlast sinksinto aa'untirne-
N grave. What rained him? Simply
.'deing what theIfest did" 4H'E'H
I A Esther has family Of sons. He III
wealthy. Other children in The same sit-
uatiotl Of life do so and so, are INDUCED lii
this thing and that. He INDUCES his own
in the same way. They grew up oilers,
triHers and tops. The father wonders why
his children do not succeed better. He
has spent 50 much money on their edu-
cation, has given them great advantages;
but alas! they are only . source ofysxa-
ton and trouble. Poor man, he is inst
paying The penalty Of doing As the rest
did," Vii 8H
The poor mother strives hard to bring
up her daughters genteely. They learn
what others do, to paint, to sing, 70 play,
10 dance and several other useful matters.
In time marry: their husbands are unable
10 support their extravaganza, and they
are soon reduced 70 poverty andwreched-
ness. The good woman is astonished.
Truly" says she, ~ did as the rest did,
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-14

Pemaquid he'd its share Of attention.
Great preparatians were going on
in the govelbr's mansion! It was
spendidly Illuminated. An assem-
blage Of wealth and honor and
beauty Of Tfimountain had collected
there: everything had conspired to
make the affair q brilliant one The
halls were beautifully decorated
and adorned with beautiful paint
ings; among Lem was a fine picture
of a shipwrec She windows we're
shaded with loyal purple drapery
curtains, lined Nib silk and trimmed
with gold l.e fassels u presyiit
from Queen Mars Of England, the
royal eonsort Of William, who was
crowned in 1854 Rare exotics and
beautiful flower from the garden of
opulence were ekhaling their per-
fumes on the air.S Soft and rich mu-
sic burst forth sand the light. and
merry feet responded to the stirring
strains. And the hours went by like
a pleasing dreanM But the chief OBJ
Ject OF attractions ayas the charming
bride Of the governor whose mar
riage was thensscelebrated. Then
was sanctioned and consecrated
those vows whiehshad been hallowed
in heaven, and gtre uttered long be-
fore by the youthful hearts at Penn
aquid, as their good genious babe
them never to despair. liz =
Beautiful wotaanhood added rath-
erthan detracted from the early love
illness of Mary. 4 calm and holy joy,
arepose Of spiritsknown only to the
virtuous and the happy, rested like
an angels smileyupon the brow of
Mary, then bride Of William Phipps
the Colonial Governor ofMassachu-
sets! -Olirc BeancA. 81.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-14
"A Virginia Artist in Italy.

The Florence correspondent ofthe
Newark Advertiser, in a late letter,
says: .:.i .f #|"+ :.
F. !" In this same vicinity is the studio
Of another American sculptor, who
was a year ago a Virginia lawyer,
but is now the author Of a statute
called 4 Coquette, which is quite re-
markable AZ a frs. work, and proves
that Mr.. Barbee was not mis-
taken i'm changing his profession,
turning from the legal bar to that Of
public opinion; not in yielding his
prospects in the New World for ven.
lures in the ola World of art. For.
tune often fayors the adventurous
spirit. Mr.. ,Barbee has found a pur-
chaser for his first statute 81, 900.
He has only I'd study and go ahead.
The expression of petty malice in
his coqlette, who is gloating over a
heart in one hand and pointing a
dart at it with the other, has been
adroitly managed, and tells the sto-
ry in q new way" Il
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-14

Mechanics are the palace builders
of the world. Not stick was hew-
ed, not q stone was shaped, in all the
lordly dwellings of the rich, that does
not owe its beauty and fitness to a
mechanics skill. The spires that
raise their giddy heights among the
clouds, depend upon the mechanics
art, for their symmetry; the thou
sand Of noble ships that cover the
seas of the world; the magnificent
stearn efs that pillow the Northern
Lakes and Western Rivers; the swift
loeol motive that traverse through tile
States With the rapidly Of lightning,
are a 1.-The construction of thatnoblest
of human beings, the mechanic. .F5
Not an edifce for devotion, for
business, for comfort, but bears. the
impress Of their handiwork. How
exalted is their calling-how noble
their plirsuit--how sublime, their av-
ocation! who dares to sheer at such
a fraternity Of noble, high-minded
men? Who dares to cast odium on
such an eminent and patriotic race?
Their path is one Of true glory, am
bition and honor. -. &
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-14
IA Golden Thought.

We know not the author Of the fellew-
Ing but it it Is one Of the most beautiful pro-
auctions we have ever read: .fE1fIH
Mature win be reported. All things
are engaged in writing their history. The
plaaet, the pebble, goes attended BY its
shadow. The rolling rock leaves its
scratches on the mountains; the river IT'D
channels in the soil; the animal, itsbones
in the. stratum; the fern and leaf their
modest cpitaph in the coal. The falling
drops makes its sepulchers in the sand "
stone; not d foot steps into snow ar along
the ground, but prints in characters more
pr less lasting d map Of It's march; every
net Of man sinscribes itself on the memo
ries Of its fellows, and in his own face.
The air Ii full Of sound-the sky, Otto
kens; the ground is all memoranda sigma
lures, and every object is covered over
with hints which spead tothe Intelligent
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-14
Ladies III G Gentlemen. I.

A good deal gas been said, and
well said, too, akorlt men speaking
Of their wives n their ladies. p Ii
would onnd v4ts rt1i tulous to hear
a lajy 6all her hlsbald %my gentle
ma7," ~nnll il sotA Dr. ask another
la..y wli"ge 4r Gentleman was ~
when inquiringEe concerning her hus-
band. One is list as bad taste as
the other. Giving up plain ''hus-
band" and plaih wife," and plain
way of calling people by their right
names. -. III 81 II 49,
We shouldn't be at all surprised
if that class of society who hunt for
roundabout why's to express their
ideas, might id "a little while, when
enquiring about ones sons and
daughters, adopt such modes of ex-
preston as these: d II ~ +. =. =
"How is your eldest masculine off
spring." or "Howis your little fe-
male darling, who addresses you as
parent?" Il. =. = .F& .
We can imagine one ofthese high
flown "unnatriraP' individuals adj
dressing a complaint to a neighbor
in the following language: "
MY dear gentleman" your spec
linen Of the canine species was, by
your youngest masculine offspring,
setupon my ladNs feline pet; and had
it not been for your eldest feminine
Ethiopian bond woman; it would by
compulsipn, have been forced to de-
part this life'">fE . - !.
There is a COED deal Of deserved
satire in this. There is nothing in
reality more vulgar than an aiTcc-
tatien Of high Sounding languages
in cases where flie employment Of
simple terms, dSprcssive, One often
hears 'burstfisfor bus i, forehead
changed to 'foF,sard' and the like,
showing "villiahous bad taste" in
the man who used ii. Let it be re-
formed altogether" /. ~. !
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-14
IhtI'tpsl Lock-

hwife lay dying. SUITE ring had
wasted her beaAties-but from the
wreck other nerreharms, through
the sweet medium Of her meek and
faded eye, were Peering the lustre ola
soul prepared toago-as through the
crevices ofsome hoary and crumbling
bastion, shoot the. rays Of the even.
ing moon. And as the earth gre W
darker, and the Dash Of the sullen
waves Of death began to reach her
ear, she turned her pale face to him
who was weeping beside her-the
object fiber firA and latest love
and with ones long glance lone
beaming smilesone lingering kiss
departed to the better country. And
he went forth d mourner-but the
last look mingleS in his duties and
controls his visions.
A youth left hi native home for
the active theatre Of the world.
Standing upon the hill, beyond the
brook, he cast hiA eye back upon the
picture from which he would soon be
separated fore9es. There stood tn,
cot green with flh woodbine his own
hands had plaAsed-t there were his
parents and darling sisters looking
through misty cfes after their de.
parting idol. Hi gazed but a mo-
ment, such scenes are too tender for
the stoutest hearts land casting 81
lent kisses toward the group Of be-
loved, he dashed down the hill and.
returned no moe.
An old man whose hair was thin
and white, like tGe hoary frost, was
summoned from The council-chamber
Of the nation % enter "a way in
which he had Tot walked before"
The sage sanlc down In the halls
reverberated with his fervid elo-
quence, and licking around. muir
mureds Il en- eontsntr And bis
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-14
| "Sis Ssinper Tyrannls, ]"

These words upon the Virginia
Goat Of arms accompanying the
representation ola PROSTATE tyrant,
with the foot of Q goddess upon his
neck have a singular precedent in
the Bible. r~ HUI \.
In the conquest Of the promised
land by Joshua and the house Of Is.
rael, an account il given of five
kings who fed and hid themselves in
the cave at Makkedah, and great
stones were rolled upon the mouth
Of the cave to secure them until the
victory was concluded. Then Josh
ua commanded the mouth ofthe cave
to be be opened and the five Kings
10 be brought out, and he said unto
the captains Of the men ofwar which
went with him: aCome near and put
your feet upon NE nccks Of these
Kings" and they put their feet upon
their necks.. Then Joshua said,
"Fear not, nor be dismayed, be
strong and Of good courage, tor thus
shall ne Lord W u all your enemies !"
Sic Scmper Tyrannis.
Whether the Virginia Coat Of
Arms. Is q historical allusion to this
incident, we are not informed, and
would enquire Of those who are
learned in this matter, The paral-
lei is a singular one IL it be acci-
dental, merely. I.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-14
parlur Rrahin9.
NEVER DESPAIR.

-: In 1910, Maine had here and there
scanty settlements along the coast,
and on the banks of beautiful rivers,
whose sources had never been touch
el Or tracked BY the white man.
Near the mouth ofone ofthose ,teans
which flow broad and deep into the
sea was Pemaquid.
There lived, long ago. q family Of
the early settlers Of New England.
Il consisted, according to veritable
history, 1--WE refer to Holmes Annals,)
oftwenty six children. William, one
Of the youngest sons Is the hero of
our tale. He was q hardy, brave
and daring boy. He had fair,
open countenance, which disclosed
among other desirable qualities, ener.
gy and q fixed and stubborn will, to
accomplish whatever he deemed
worth while to undertake. His man
ners might seem rude In o brilliant
dress party Of the present day, and
to partake more Of the run ofth
woods than the culture of fashion.
At the age Of seventeen he cotn:nen
ced q trade with a ship carpenter.
He quickly proved his ready ability
and inclination to do his duty. Still
be found time to fall In love with his
inaster's daughter sweet and gem
lie girl, yet Of strong mind lin whose.
society he was thrown. Hehadgsin.|
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-14

last look il like . living picture, In
scribed with those sublime last words
even 10 this present upon the hos
oms Of men. III ii,
A lover LEFT his idol. Beneath the
trysting tree Of early hours, there
went they for their parting. With
promises strong as oaths-with kiss
Is sweet as honey with tears plen-
|tifnl as rain, they tore their hearts
asunder! Thcla look twas exchan-
ged, and the sickness Of absence
commenced. The maiden dreams
there atleaz of HE ,lnhrqkeR com
Partnership. Alas, for her, when
She awakes from that delusive Wis
ion.
Every beginning hath an end"
The most painful ingredient in the
cup ofElife, is its uncertainty. "A
parting with the assurance of re-
union, would not seem so grievous-
it is the sting of such an hour--that
we may not meet again. 5E
h We do not possess life but by a,
precarious tenure. Each look may
be our last. Each day may be next
to eternity. The morning begun
amid those who love us, amid the
busy haunts of men, may terminate
in the loneliness and silence of the
country. beyond. And only he can
be at peace who carries in his heart
the assurance that his last look is at.
the gorgeous beauties of Heaven. ~
With such an assurance one may
smile at dangers and sleep upon a
bed of flowers. I'M,
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-14
my B.sllsr,
y aas. =. ]. a.naEtox.

Brother. brothsIl storms ere sweeping 81
Through the skiss a wings Of gloom;
And to-day | hare bee1 weeping
Al rising thought y home.
] Oh. the place when ~ We center
All the love ofesIlj years,
When l,fe's stormy elah We enter.
1 How is memory pronpts out tears'
Brother. does the seniSl sunlight Il
Fall the eans % ths 80 woodi 1
Sings mat stream as full o. mnsicf
OF hath. winter changed il moodi
Are cowslips stllIa fragmentl
Still as pure their golden light. &
Showing the sweet brookletsE pathway Il.
Through the meadows fresh and bright
Do the zephyrs soft d. even 6
Gently wave the clambering vinei u
Do the brilliant gems Of heaven 3.t
Make the+nigbt about thee shinei
Are the fields around thee lying #H
Radiant with their former lightf VI
Though above them clouds are flying, .#
MeRry sees them always bright! I.#
oh! there is no place--no other M.
I. Where the scenery seems so fair! a
While after my dearest brother. hi
Still thoughts are ling'ring there. I'M
Could wish the sun declining ill
/ Till the skies with crimson burn, s|
TIL the moon beams softly shining iii
Might forgotten though. return. E1
Gould take my seat beside thee, N
Where the bees soft lull is heard, 8E
And the young maturing foliage III
By the breath Of home is stirred!
Wherefore, wherefore am turning #tfH
To conceal my bitter tears! EEtt
Wherefore. o my heart this yearnins HI
For the home Of earlier years! EEIH
Dearest, ever faithful bother, Ill
Is that home unchanged to theel
While I wonder with another, HE
Does thy hearts love follow mei VII
Dost thou miss me in the morningi E#
Am | missed at close Of day. III
| Canst thou let me be forgotten II
III r.. ~ = tEI jF
Let me know my brother loves me, E5tHEEI
That the learts OF home are warm
Then the heavens may feawn above ne,
And Twill not heed the Storm #H5
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-14

Troubles arc like dogs-the small
g they ere thsEmc1e they annoy yon.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-02-14

For the ttStsr Of the Kanawha VALLEY"
III. Epistle Of the aStsF'' Devil to lis Sweet.
Heart on st, iaiss.iEeIs Da?. .s
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-11-10
Trustee Sale Of Real Estate.

BY virtue Of a decree Of the Hon. James NJ.
Buchanan, Judge Of the Circuit Court for
Cecil County in Chancery the undersigned as
Trustee wifi offer at Public Sale. at the Court
House in Elkton on Saturday the 10th day Of
November next, all that valuable Farm Of
which Samuel Wilson died seized, it being a
part of a tract Of land called "Stra ban" and
containing sixty two .acrs more or less
This property is situated in Cecil County on
the Public Road leading from Fair Hill to
Newark Del, one mile and half from New
ark adjoining the lands of Sharplcss, and
others. The situation is healthy, convenient
to Schools. Churches and Mills and the land
OF excellent quality and easily improved
by the Use Of lime and other manurcs. The
improvements are comfortable two storM
dwelling in good repair and the usual out
houses. There is an excellent well of water
ut the door. A plot will be exhibited on the
day of sale.
THE TERMS OF SALE.-As prescribed by
the decree require one third of the purchase
m Oney to be paid in cash on the day of sale
one third in nine months from the day of sale
aud the remaining third in eighteen months
from the day of sale the credit payment to be
secured with interest from the day of sale by
the bonds or notes Of the purchaser with sur
city or suretics to lie approved by the Trustee.
Sale commence at IL o'clock A. NJ.
JAS. T. MCCULLOUGH.
Ekton Oct, 18th lS55-ts. Trustee.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-11-10
20 FARMS FOR SALE.

TNIIE subscriber is about establishing an
Il agency for the sale of farms in Cecil and
Hartford counties, Md, aud expects to have
for sale from 20 to 30 farms of various sizes
and qualities, from land without any improve
ment to that in high state of cultivation;
therefore he fatters himself he will he able
to suit almost all who are in want of farms in
either of the above counties. Those wishing
to purchase farms, will have them described
and pointed out by calling on the subscriber
residing on the Magraw farm, formerly owned
by John ID. Kitchener, five miles nerth of Port
Deposit; or address him RISING SuN, Cecil
Co., Md. or JAMES WILSON, Druggist. Port
Deposit, Nd. JAS. NJ. BURGESS.
N. b. Those having farms for sale, in
either of the above counties, will receive i'm
mediate attention by application personally
or by letter to the subscriber or JAS. Wilson.
Charges very reasonable.
JAMESM. BURGESS.
Rising Sun, June Is en-
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Il. +. Nav
d. +. May
OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE.
HIS JUST OPENED
A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF
Fall e. Winter (.nOds-

TfIFE attention of the Ladies Is particularly cal
L led to the catalogue found below
French. Cloak lgs in various colors: French Mcr-
inoes in do; French all wool plaids for dress; Thi-
bet cloths in various Colors Plain and Plaid Cash.
mercs all WOOL Mouslin deain"s Mousin deIaines Of
low grades; Canton Cloths and Alpacas: Best Bay
State Sack aanne's; Blk 4 Cord silks hest brands
Prints It Ginghams in great v,ricty: Shrosling
fanncls; White Red yellow fannels of best grades
Mantilla Vevets A. wide; BIcached Muslins from
A. to Ia wide Unbleachcd do :; Canton aannels
Cold 4 Bleache'l; Cold Cnmhrcs in variety: Pa
per Mus!ins in many Colors; Towel diapers h
Crash; Superior Jeans Bcached 4 cold drilings
SHAWLS SHAWLS
Stella. Cashmere. Thibet WOOL Best Bay state
long square in Blk Co,ors.
BOYS WEAR
Of the ncatcst styles Cassimnres Tweels Jcans
Sattenetts Tahby VeIvets Caps of best furnish
GLOVES & HOSIERY in great variety.
TRIMMINGS.
At wholesale or retail such as Bonnet Ribbons Of
best styles quality satins in various coors silk.
many colors Nelvets in do Florcnccs Innings Caps
dc. Und"r s'eavcs French worked collars laces
Edgings. Inserting 4 Buttons in great variety
CATERS & SHOES.
Ladies' Cord 4 Blk Caters lace boots 4 Shoes
Misses Childrcns Boots & Shoes of hes. make.
Th'nkful for past patronage. the public are res
pcctfully invited to call and examine the present
new stock BF MAY
Elkton Oct IS IS55.-tf.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-11-10
ELK IRON WORKS.
A n d far ma for Sale.

Situate on the Big Elk ~ miles from Elk
ton Md. The Rolling mill is in complete or.
der, and is a powerful mill. with Rolls &c
inches long--4 Furnaccs-the head and fall
lG feet (part of the dam has been taken of
by the late freshct) Saw and Grist Mills, 7
Tencmcnts large Stone mansion house Stabl-
ing &C., with al o 1t IL acres of land:
ALSO.
The Farm adjoining of about 2O5 acres %
in wood the balance in high state of cultiva-
ton and very production.
Frame Mansion House and Kitchen. with
good water-large double decker Barn. gran
airy and every thing complete The mill and
Farm will be sold together or separately. and
will be sold low if immediate application bc
made. Apply to F. G. Parkc on the premises
or the subscribe. JAMES McCACLEY.
Oct. 18th l955.-tf. Elkton Md.
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COACH MAKING
AT TIE
BRICK MEETING HOUSE.

n .NHY TIE Subscriber thankful for the
ESz-Et1G liberal share of public patronage he
X.2-Q- has enjoyed. takes this method of
informing his numerous friends and customers.
that he is now prepared to furnish them and all
others with ready made Carriages of various styles
fn'h and prices; made of the very best materials
and by the best mechanics. lie will also make to
order all kinds of Fancy Carriages. Buggies. Sui
klcs, Kockaways. &c. and will be found at all times
well prepared with as good seasoned stuff AS can
possibly be found and is at all times prepared with
the best mechanics to do the different branches of
work belonging to the business. lie also purchases
his stock in large quantities. at the lowest cash
prices and therefore. can do a better job for the
same money. than can be got within a reasonable
distance of him
Having procured the services Of d superior Smith.
he is prepared to do all kinds of Carriage iron.
work. with neatncss and despatch.
~ Constantly ON hand second handed Carriages
of various description
.g All work warranted for one year. if fairly usol
The pnblic womld do well to call and tx mine
his stock of work before purchasing elsewhere.
Feb 3 1y* WIN. j. MARCIlBANK.
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