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MARKS H. PLATT,


in the dark, where daylight will never go back to
End him. The other surprising thing is the aston
ishing success of
MARKS T. PLATT,
in their system Of selling
GOOD GOODS at Low PRICES.
They are now carrying out this system on an une-
qualled scale. Their
Large Clothing Warehouse
In Srong's Building,
is filled with stock of goods which for COM
petene,s and fitness for the wants Of tho community
throws into the back ground any similar establish
ment in the State 1t is safe to say that they have
the biggest pile of
Ready Made Clothing
ever brought into these parts since clothing
invented-about the time that Mr.. and Mrs
Adam were snaked out Of Paradise. And now that
the" winter Of our discomfort" is for all of us
in Burlington, and all ready for fresh start we
wish to say that prepared for the wants Of
the public during this
Spring and summer Of 1855.
Our Coats, Pants Vests light Over Coats and Gents
Furnishing Goods of every description made in the
--latest Styles and of Ne,U Goods,
will please the most difficult taste, and will be sold
at prices which will defy competition either by the
single garment or by the cord
And further suggest that our C L s 7 NJ
TAILORING DEPARTMENT., fully stocked with
late styles of Cloths, Ca,smeres and Vestngs, in
largo and choice variety, and prepared to
receive orders for garments made to measure, and
which VIC warrant to combine excellence in mate
rial, superiority in form and finish, and lowncss in
price.
One thing We III prove beyond dispute,
That MARES PLAT are bound to suit,
With taste, experience, skill and care,
And prices almost cheap as air,
Your fancy they engage to hit,
And you'll leave them with, not IN, a fl.
For the truth Of those statements, we ask no one
to take our word merely nut to rail and far him
sell. You save money by buying Of Marks 4 Plntt,
and you so ye time, which is money, by calling on
them first, before going elsewhere. That is so.
Country Merchants furnished with goods ut whole
sale and reasonable credit given.
MARKS h PLAT.
Wholesale and Retail Clothing Warehouse.
strone's building.
Burlington, April II, ddw
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-05-18
Dress Goods,

RAREGE, TISSUE, FOULARD SILKS, BRIL-
- liantos, Printed Lawns, Challi, DeLaines,
Ginghans, Prints, and other new styles Of dross
goods opening by
C. T. STAMFORD
May IL. d6w
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FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND COPIES

have been sold, of which there were upwards of
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND SENT BY MAIL,
attesns the high estina ton in which is held
liable popular Medical
ROCK FOR EVERY EENJAJ
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-05-18

Ribbons and Dress Trimmings.
NEW STYLES, md very desirable, worthy the
' attention of every lady. Also,
GRASS CLOTH q MOHAIR SKIRTS,
just received this morning at
LYMAN'S.
May It'll, 1855 d6wtf
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Furniture and Upholstery
w d Il Il

Furniture and Upholstery
w d IL h
with neatnes. and dispatch. We manufacture also,
Spring Beds of all knus fitted to any Bsdstead and
Mattresses Of Hair, Moss, Husk and Palm Leaf
(Which we ant to be such as are represented by
us in regard to quality Of maternal and marufact.t
at city prices.
r All Goods bought at this establishment will
be carefully put up and delivered at tho Cars or
Steamboats,,
Free of barge,
to the purchaser.
We have hi with Us on sale two Octave round
and carved case Pianos, which will be sold much
io,ce than the regular price of instruments of their
quality of finish and tonc. The public invited
to examine them.
Persons wishing to purchase such Goods, will do
where.
WIN. II. ROOT 4 co.
April IL, 1888. d3mosdwly
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-05-18
Fire in Spring field, III.


CnloAGo, May 18th.
A most destructive fire occurred at Spring
field, H., this morning, when the best lusi-
ness portion Of the city on State House
Square, was consumed. Nine splendid stores
were destroyed. Loss estimated at : 1870 800
which is mostly covered by insurance.
The slave Piracy Cnsc.
PnILADELrnlA. May 18Th.
The jury in the case Of Jas q. Darmand
charged in the L. 5. Circuit Court with
piracy and being concerned in the Slave trade
with the brig Grey Eagle, last night returned
verdict Of not guilty.
More iiIiibus,crinG.
\ dispatch from Washington intinates
that the state denrtmen has inC,rmn ion
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-08-08
For the Ladies.

Some two miles up the river from St.
Johnsbury, Vermont. is primitive sort
Of a little village called "rhc Centre -
Here, not long since, the rustic youth Of
the vicinity congresated for 4 dance
."and dance they3did," said, oul.informant
with nh JUNCTION unknown to Your City
bellsand bcaux." One interesting young
man having "imbibed' rather too freely,
became ''fatigued" in the course Of the
evening, and wisely concluded "retiIe"
fora shor Vt time TO rest. "a door a-iar
near the dancing hall revealed, inyitingly,
glimpse ola comfortable bed, pf which
lie took possession with a prospect Of an
undisturbed "sIooze.'' II so happened,
howbei that thiswas the ladies' withdraw
ing room, and no sooner had be closed
his eyes, thana hir Of blooming damscls
came in from the hall, and began adiust-
ing their disordefcd ringlets. the dim light
of the tallow-cande not disclosing The
tenant ofthe bed. The girls had tongues
(lkc most OF their sex) which ran on in
this wise: What i nice dance wc're
haviug!@ Have you heard any body Kay
anything about me, Jane?', .sLa, yes,
SILLY! Jim Brown says lie nevcr:sce sou
look so handsome as you do tonight. -
Have you heard any body say anything
about meg' "About youl why, sartin:
! heard Joe Flint tell Sam Jones that yor
was the pre,tiest dressed grim the room"
Whereupon the dear things chuckled,
fixed up" a little more, and made of to-
ward the ball room. They had hardly
reached the door when our half-conscionsi
friend raised himself upon his elbow, and
quite intelligibly, though slowly inquired
"IIa' you heard any body say anything
about Me-, girlss" Fancy their feelings
at that juncture. They fed william ex-l
plosiye scream. ~ Kaicker6ocker Magoziae.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-08-08
Sensltiyencss Of the Hair.

The following remarkable instance
of the sensitWeness of the hair, is de-
rived from a perfect authentic source:
sin the Hospital of the Royal
Guards at Paris, was a private soldier
who received aIyiolent kick on the
back ,ofthe head from horse. The
excitement, of the hair produced was
extreme, and could only be kept I'M
der by almost innumerable bleedings,
but local and general. Among a
series of phenomena produced by
this state of perternatural excita-
ton, the sensibiIty acquired by hairs
of the head was not the least remark
able. The slightest touch was felt
instantly, and cutting them gave
exquisite pain, 50 that the patient
would seldom allow any one to come
near his head. Baron Larrey on
one occasion, to- put him to the test,
gave a hint to an assistant who was
standing behind the patient, to clip
one of: his hairs without his preceiv-
ing it, This was done with great
dexterity, but the soldier broke out
into a sally of oaths, succeeded by
complaints, and it was some time be-
fore he could be appeased:" q
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-08-08
. rntlAsred Eloquenec.

+. 4 Cataw ba warrior in 1912, nam
ed peter Harris, made known his
wants to the Legislature of South
Carolina i'm the following language:
81 am one ofthe lingering surviy-
ors of an, almost extinguished race.
Our graveswill soon be our only hab-
itation. | am one ofthe few stalks
that still remain in tae field where
the tempest ofthe revolution passed.
| have fought against the British
for your sake. Tho British have
disappeared and yous are free; yet
from me have the Britssh taken moth
ing, nor have ] gaines anything by
their deGat. Ipursuad the deer for
subsistence the deersare disappear.
ing, | must starve. God ordained
me for the forest, and my ambition
il the shade. But tho strenth ofmy
arm decays, and my feet fail me the
chase. The hand which fought for
your liberties is now open for your
relief. in my youth Ibled ia battle
that you might have inaepend ence--
lot not my heart in my old age bleed
for want ofyour comnisseration."
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-08-08
:, A Sentimental Butcher.

A wealthy butcher Of New York il
keenly alive to the softer influenced
Of nature, and often INDUCES in rap
turous and highly poctical descrip-
tons Of his rual experiences. On
one occasion he was unusually warm
in his description. "Iast night" said
he, "was the loyeliest night that ever
was. Evoke up about IL o'clock;
the moon was shining so brightly
that in my room il was just as light
as day. got praised the window
and looked out. Such another scene
Of beautyI don't believe was ever
seen anywhere ID the world. AL
any rate, | never saw one to COM
pare with it. The soft light Of the
moon, reflected from d hundred pic
turesque objects--the waving foliage
- the perfumed atmosphere - the
murmuring of the brook-all these
combined to make q powerful i'm.
preston on my mind an impression
! shall never forget. The influence
was overpowcring! dressed myself,
went out, and Uent right to slaughter
ing 49, Musical Tines.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-08-08
.39l1ltttaI.
i. From The Georgia CqustithtIona!iSt. =
llou. Augustus D. .LOnrsirrt on kmOw.NOth.
! ingiSln, ..4'.. ~ 1

ave find in the last number of the
Nashville Union and American, a
lettcr on this absorbing question, from
this distinguished native Georgian,
now President Of the University OF
: Mississippi. The nameIof Augustus
B. Longstrcetis cndeartd tothe speo-
tple OF Georgia by many ties in the
history Of the past. i ! is a name
which>we were taught TO revere in
earlyIyouth as syn onymous with, oil
that was bold and fearless in the
character of the advocate. with oil
that was parental and dignified in
the sage instructor, and with all,that
was pure and honest and upright in
the minister Of the gospel. The old
men Of Georgia have been accus-
toned to love him as a brother; the
Young md in; scattered throughout the
State, who, from his lips, have heard
the lessons OF wisdom, continue 70 re-
we're lin as a father. There is no
man i'll Georgia who will dare stand
up and say that Al B. Longstreet
speaks from impure motives. The
indignant frowns OF anfhenest peo-
pic would paralyze the sacrilegious
effort, Judge Longstreet has been
forced from his retirement to come
out and speak upon this question;
ut1haying come out, he has met the
issue with that boldness and honesty
which characteristics the man. He
speaks 10 tho, peoplein the voice Of
warning and wisdom, and tells them
TO beware Of an organization, which
must lead to a religious intolerance
and persecution,
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-08-08
Newspaper Writing.

J.. The New York Evangelist, some
time since, had an excellent artic lie
on this topic. Some of its hints are.
of universal application ~"Some
think" the writer Says, chat they
cannotmake an effective article with
out ample space. They must have
room to spread themselves. But
small bullets often do grcateAecution.
:A:paragraph, pitbily expressed, is
often quoted from one end of the
land to the aother, and becomes a BY!
word for millions. In a few piquant
sentences a keen writer may hit off
a folly Of the day, OF rebuke a vice,
or rcpel sheer of inlidelity, or put
into portable form an argument for
religion. Such an article is not light
and friyolus because it is brief, In
that small compass may be packed
a tremendous thought and power Of
expression. 1t may be solid as n
cannonbalI, and cut down everything
before it," II -. /
True enough. And how much
trouble might writer's save us miser-
able drudges Of the editorial profes-
sion, ifthey would take a little pains
80 pack their thoughts close tQgtthcrp
aye who write for this busy age,'
he adds, speak quick; use short sem
fences; never stop the reader with a
long or ambiguou > word; let the
stream of thought flow right on, and
men will drink it in like water" !
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-08-08
laughter.

Laughter very often shows the
brigt side of a man. 1t brings out
his happier nature, and shows Of
what sort of stuff he is really mi de
Somehow/we fe el as if we n ever
thoroughly know q man until we
hear him laugh. The solemn, So
Der visage, like Sundays dress tell
us nothing Of the real man. lie
may be very silly on very profound;
very cross or very jolly Let us
hear him laugh, and we can deci-
pher him out at once, and tell how
his heart, beats. Carlyle says That
no man who has once he's rtily
and wholly laughe ed can be alto
gether and irreclaimably lost"
Much lies in a laugh, the. .eypher-
key, wherewith we decipher the
whole man! Some men bear an ey-
erlasting barren simmer; in the smiles
of others lie a cold glitter of ice.--
The fewest are unable to laugh, hit
only snifer and litter, and sniggel
from the throat oritwards, or at best
produce some whiting, huskey ca.
chination as if they were laughing
through wood; Of none such comes
good. The man who cannot laugh
is only eft for treason, stratasems
and spoils;;" and his whole life is al
ready a stratagem. r-* /
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-08-08
Emily Rising.

Dr.. Hall, III his Journal Of Health,
comes ontagainst carly rising as unhealthy.
AZ sunrise. intlie summer, he says, the
molaria which rests On the earth, when
taken into the lungs and stomach, which
are debili;ated BY long fast since supper,
enters into circulation, poisiningthe blood
and laying the foundation Of disease; and
in winter, the same debilita,ed condition
Of the vital organs allows the blood 10 b.
chilled. ifthis BE- true, theg great major
ity ofpersoDs IN large cities ought u Be
very healthy, IS they take precious good
care not 70 injure themselves by early
rising.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-08-08
1Sottr1.
The Little Suicide.
,(pUBLlsnED BY REQUEST. J

.Alr-"carry me downto I'll bnrying ground:''
J. The following thrilling song, as sung By
r lcrctia A. Wright, is One Of the most af-
flcfing pieces that has been presented to
HE public for many years. The incidents
= ,,poI WHICH these beautiful and heart
rJnding lines were written. are as follows:
Al small lad, some six or eight years Of
= aee, attended a school, where he was rid
iculeG, and had the finger Of scorn point
ed at him, because his father was drum
kard. The little fellow could not bear
the shame any longer; he went home,
where he found his moth err lying very i'll,
and with tearsrin his eyes, he procured a
rope, and went to tho barn, and there com
mitted the awful deed of:seIf-desruction.
When found by the inebriate father, the
poor little boy was dead: ~. y
0hI1et me go home, :. ...~~:... y,
=. There's no more trouble for me,
I'm going 10 roam in b ppy home, /
I: Where dTnnkard's chi dren are free. I
I've played with my ma es, ..--.>.. !
.'- With pleasure been half wild, d: -.
But now the boys suspend their joys, r.
To frown on drunkard child. n
>.:ss... cIIoRts. r.
-" o, boys this cruel world, ! ~.
b. wish that could die,
-. iii soon lie down in the burying ground
Mother, don't you cry. :
: y, s. let me 20 home, i .
And see my mother once more. I
"A nd then away to the barn to-day,
And to deaths dark door. e..
I'D use for me now: Nit ~.
=. live played the last OF myplay; =,
For my fathers shame bear the blame,
I'm dekpiSed and driven away. = "
. " CHoRus- Q! boys, &c. j.
Farewell to the boys, l
With heats 50 happy an light;
In study and play theyspend the day
- i And have happy nome at night; i
Z Farewell TO disgrace, - .. i. n y.
Ny tattered clothes YOU see. \. I
I'm goirg to live wheEe the law will give !
Projection to mother and me. :;
CnoRus-o! boys, etc.
Farewell 10 our hut, T.. T. =.
8 Not fit t. be called our bono; -
w ben there go,'lis sorrow and Woe
- iii father so down to the tomb.
Fatt%e 10 the man + .~
That made my father n Wretch;
lrcIll come hope and remove the rope :
Fromarollnd my filrrowed neck. r..
= = Oh! boys, this cruel world, -
! now SWING of and die; (.
=. 50 carry me down to the buryins ground,
~ .. Mother don't you cry. = j.
. Farewell, little boy, (. -.
From earth you are driven away
And fed by law is the hungry man, q !
That devuurcd thee up to-day.
How dark is that crime, 4 ~.
That makes brute Of man; IL
And dives child TO maniac wild, -
Prescribed by'a legal ban. i. !.
Cm4nrs. | - i
: Farewell, poor little boy, M: ::
:. No wonder YOU choose tpd die; H.
- We'll carry You down 10 lhrying ground.
r And for reformation cry! t. .,.. -
l.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-08-08

Mr.. Moorebead, the Know Nothing
candidate for Governorin kentucky,
has married tco Catholic piucs. His
first wife was a Catholic, and the
daughter Of an .Irishman. When
she died, he married her sister. -
Now, pretty pinks, do pirate your
fears from Catholics tell the
world Of your beautiful consistency
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-09-06

himself down into the sea. With almost incred-
ibe efforts, he succeeded in reaching the frigate
when it was about to perish; and by his intimate
acquaintance with the port,was able to pilot her
in, in safety. On the next day, he sent work
men to repair the injuries which the vessel had
sustained, and she was soon fit TO return to Eng
land
The English admiral testified his gratitude By
sending Captain Jervis back to Masseilles with
a splendid seryive of plate and complimentary
and grateful letter for Plcville. His noble con-
duct on this occasion met afterwards with what
he esteemed o much higher recompense. Dur
ing the war of 1878, his son was taken prisoner
No sooner did the English Admiralty learn who
the young man was, than they not only ordered
him to be set at liberty, but permitted him to re-
lease several of his comrades. sa.E
The telegraph which still exists ON the Hotel
de la Marine, is proof OF Plevilles noble disin.
terestedness. Appointed in 1877 Minister of the
Marine, he was detected to make a tour ofinspec-
ton along the French coast, and 10000 francs
were allowed for his expenses. He spent but
5000 and on his return Immediately sent the re-
naming 30 900 back to the Public Treasury
The Government however, refused to receive the
sum, and Pleville employed it for the good of q
nation in erecting telegraph. ~
After glorious, happy and a useful life,
having been made chief officer of the Legion OF
Honor, George-Rene Pleyille-de-Pelly died at
the age of 30 years, on the I'd of october, 1866
A. simple monument, bearing epitaph compo-
sed by NJ. Lemaire, was raised to his memory III
the Cemetry of the East in Paris.
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-09-06

RULES An eastern paper gives the following
seasonabe and excellent rules for young men
commencing business:
The world estimates mon by their success in
life and by general consent, success is evidence
Of superiority
Never under any circumstances, aSsume re-
sponslbiiity you can avoid consistently with your
duty to yourself and others.
Base all your actions on principle Of right,
preserve your integrity of character, and i'll do
ing this, never reckon the cost.
Remember that Self-interest is more likely to
mark your Judgment than all other circumstan-
ces combined; therefore, look well to your duty
when your interest is concerned
Never make money at the expense Of your rd.
putation.
BE neither lavish nor niggardly; of the two
avoid the latter. A mean man is universally des-
pissed, but public favor is stepping stone to
prcferment; therefore generous feelings should
be cultivated.
Say but littlc-think much, and do more.
Let your expenses be such as TO leave bal
ance in your pocket. Ready money is friond
in need.
Keep clear of the law; for even if you gain
your case, you are generally a loser.
Avoid borrowing or lending.
Wine drinking and smoking segars are bad
habits; they impair the mind and pocket, and
lea d TO a waste of time.
Never relate your msfortunes, and noves
grieve over what you cannot prevent.
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-09-06

RACINE d MISSISSIPPI r. r. BoNDs.--
The N Y. Tribune of the 10th in its money
articles has the following notice ola sale of
these bonds:
Messrs Marie IL Kanz have concluded a
negotiation with the Racine d. Mississippi
R. r. Company for $50, 900 of the per
cent bonds of the City of Racine issued to
that road. The negotiation was made at
about IS. as8a
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-09-06
MRS. P0MEEs0Y,

FASHIONABLE DRESS MAKER-Would re-
spcctfulfv inform the Ladies of Kealosha and vi,
cntv, that she has opened her rooms ON Nam 81.
No IL Opposite 4. LedciS 4. Son, where she intends
10 carry on Dress Making in all its various
branches, in the most Fashionable and approves
STYLES 'Fs@F Fashions received monthly from PHI
iadcphia, in diagrams and tissue form Two OF
Kryn.,I, tNIav 81 1885 1S- 6mn49
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-09-06

STOVES AND HARDW ARE--Every variety of
Stoves of good material and manufacture for sale.
Tin Sheet Iron, and Copper Mandatory. Cutie
nv. Wire work. &c. sc. for sale. See advertise
mCnts.
KxSosHA, No. 20, Main street.
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-09-06

MORTAR FOR CHIMNEYs.-In building a
chimney, put quantity of salt into the
mortar with which the inner courses of
brick are TO be laid. The effectwill be that
there never will be any accumulation OF
SCOT in that chimney. The philosophy is
thus stated:-The salt in that portion of the
mortar which is exposed, absorbs moisture
from the atmosphere in every damp day.
The SCOT thus becoming damp, falls down
in the fire place. In consequence, there is
never any accumulation, and as it is only
a little that there is to fall, no inconvenience
results. This appears TO be an English dis
covery. 1t is used with success in Canada.
--LeriSton Journal
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-09-06
lime A. WARREN.

PAINTERS-TIouse, Sign, Carriage, and Ornamen
tai Painting and Paper Hanging. 10 We oitei
our services to the people of kenosha and vicinity
After long practical experience in the eastern c
tics we tattcr ourselves that we can do any JOB t.
order aud give entire satisfaction 6mn4o
SS-Shop on Market ST east of Main, kenosha, Wis
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-09-06
Eailrond Accident.

HIIauOIPHI", @Au6' -"
The railroad train which left New Yorh
at 10 clock, for:this city, ON the Jersey R.R
was thrown off the track near Burlington.
Six reported kiled--no further particulars.
A special train of surgeons has been dis
patched to the scene. 1t is reported that
the engineer, fireman, brakeman and bag
gage master are among the killed.
A later dispatch from the scene OF the
Railroad disaster says thirty-fye to forty
Killed.
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-09-06

ATTORNEY at Law, and Pension and Bounty Land
Asent Il agent also for several of the best eastern
INSURANCE Companies. 70 See advertisements.
. u,FlylA VI
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-09-06

GE A young beauty beheld one evening
two horses running off at locomotive speed
with light wagon. AS they approaches
she was Mortified at recognizing, in the 90,
cupauts OF the vehicle. two gentlemen 81
her acquaintance. Boys" she screamed
in terror. 'jump out -quick-jump out
especially George" 1t is needless to cay
that her sentiments as to George were
from that time forth no secret.