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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-27
Fatal Arcidint-,Prophetic Dreams

The Hartfotd Times of Friday last
says; "On Tuesday, the Gath inst, as
Orson WoodGGd, Of West Avon, was
saving wood Nth a horsepower cir
cular saw, tie saw caught in a
crooked stickgand was torn with its
shaft from its hstenings. II came in
contact with MIR. Woodford's right
arm, which way torn nearly of at the
elbow. lie survived the injury but
twelve hours. Mr.. Woodford leaves
a wife and twp children
A singular circumstance connect
ed with this SD occurrence is men
toned by a correspondent who sends
us the above statement Mr. Wood.
ford dreamed,for three successive
nights Of being hurt with that saw;
and on the morning Of his death he
remarked to Hs wife, on arising, 81
had that sage ugly dream last
night. ~" Pe'F,sbwg Express.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-27
The Cassabar Melon

There have been received at the
Patent Office quantity ofthe Cas-
sabar melon seed, seven; years old,
procured from Persia by the United
States dragoman at Constantinople.
These melons, it will be fecollected,
are of very sweet and delicious fla
yorr, very Iwholeso ONE and nutritious,
and are 20 simplesi n their character
that they may be eaten by invalids
with impGnity.. Those y; tho receive
the seeds for guilty alton should be ar
in mind that if planted in the vicini-
ty of any of the melon, pumpkin, Gu
cumbcr Or any Of the gourd-bearing
plants they are liable tobe hybrid
lied or mixed, which will change the
character of the eds and destroy
the purity of the variety; consequent
ly they should be planted in an iso.
lated position when influenced in the
manner indicated above Union.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-27
. Pass Him Rsund.

The good of society requires that
now and then ONE delinquent indi-
vidual should be passed round by the
press. The mos recent subject Of
such an operati on is VIM. G. Harris,
said to lie a native ofCaroline coun-
ty this State who went up to
Liberty, Bedford county, and gained
the affections Of several young 10.
dies, declared his intention to take
them each or all, for better or for
worse. About this time, however,
it came out that he had 4 wife living
in Nelson county whom he had de-
serted;9 whereupon an indignant
community eau sed him to make
tracks in a hurry These things we
learn from the Bedford Sentinel. =
Pass him round, r. III. IL FL.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-27
Degenerate England.

In view of the popular reception OF
Louis Napolean, by the English poo
pie, the New York Mirror exclaims;
20 miserable English press and
English nationality!--but yesterday
so abhorrent Of the Gallo peuurer
and to-day licking his shoe.buckles
and rejoicing to live in the light Of
his countenance--well may you say
wellington represents a dead era
and erase the name Of Waterloo
from all your galleries, and memoir
al shields. You deserve to be fog
ged, for you are no longer worthy to
initiate Elizabeth and Cromwell, who,
scorning alliance, made England
great and terrible among the ma
tons" Il -4.i -
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-27
Selections for ! Newspaper,

Most people think the selections Of
suitable matter for a newspaper the
easiest part Of the business. How
great an error! It is by all means,
the most difficult. To look over and
over, hundreds Of exchange papers
every week from which to select
enough for one, especially when the
question is not what shall, but what
shall not be selected, is no easy task.
If every person who reads a paper
could haveleditcd it, we should hear
less complaint. Not unfreqnentlyis
the case that an editor looks over all
his exchange papers for something
interesting and can absolutely find
nothing. Every paper is dryer than
a contribution box ,andyet something
must be had; his paper must come
out with something in, it, and he does
the best he can. To an editor who
has the least care about what he Sc
lects, the writing that he has to do is
the easiestpart Of the labor. Every
subscriber thinks the paper is printed
for his own benefit; and if there is
nothing in it that suits him, it must
be stopped, it is good for nothing
Just as many subscribers as an edit
or may have, so many tastes he has
to consult. One wants something
sound. One likes anecdotes, fun
and frolic; and the next door neigh
Dor wonders that a man Of good
sense will put such stuff in paper.
Something. spicy comes out, and the
editor is . blackguard. Next comes
something \argurnentative, and the
editor is a dull fool. And s 3 between
them all, YOU see the poor fellows
get roughly handled. They never
think what oes NIT please them may
please the next man; but they insist
if the paper does not suit them it il
good for nothing + Wash. iCity Globe
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-27

We are indebted to some Of our distant
contemporaries for the following interpre-
tation Of the'language Of flowers, II will
be found useful in courtship carried On
by mystic signs:
7 Dahlis- Forever thine. EH.I
Observation-Disclosures returned. Ffi|
Johnquil- First love. IEI
Blue Viplet-- Faithfulness, or must BE-
sought to b. found. III IA
White Yiolet-Modest Virtue. E|.l
Althea-I would not act contrary 70
reason. !. H.
[ Bachelor Button-Hope even in misery.
Cape Jassamine--My heart is joyful.
Cedar You are entitled to my love.
China Aster-- You have no cause FOL
encouragement. I#l
Bay--1 change but in death. I.IE
Broom Corn-lndastry. Et#E
. Hearts Easel Forget me not. |EE Il
Locust Sorrow endesh not when il
seemeth done. /. ,s- Al HAT
Magnolia Perseverance, Or you are
one Of natures nobility. FIJI
Myrth-Loye withered; love betrayed.
Peach Blossoms-Here l fix my choice.
Pink, yariegated-Yo You have my friend
ship, ask no more. tlLl#
Evening Primrose--Man's love is like
the changing moon. E5 EI. III.
|. Rosebud Thou hast stolen my aFec.
stions. f f \ EsH#f Is
Rosemary Keep this for my sake; I'll
remember thee. . z# Nh #@
Daffodil--Self-loyeI is the besetting sin
Ice Plant Your very looks freeze me
Lady's Slipper You are TOO wild fol
sober company. \.
XII honor youIaboye all others. NJ
=. White Rose--Art has spoiled youi
beauty. !. .. rI#EI
Tansy--I mean to insult You; | dc,
clare war against you.
Wheat Take care Of your ears; they
are the best part about you. Z.
: Miamaso-7Your t;Tritability hides youl
other good qualities. Fl h.
Box Vlce--I change not. . H -r
Wall Flower--My affection is above
time or misfortune. :. n.
Yearlingg-Now thy art is known. thy
spell binds me not. >1=F l.
Holly-Come near me II You dare.
+ Butter Cup-Dectit is often thus Gov,
cred. 1 I n If.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-27
An Argument for Advertising |,

We saw paragraph ina Virginia pape,
to this effect.
"A gentleman went into 4 printing d.
flee toexamine an exchange, coming from
aplace some fifty or q numbered miles dis
tant;with the view to discover the namoot
some lawyer there TO whom he might con.
ide the transaction ofsoms business mat
80 pf pressing importance, And after
turnMs his eye remarked--'Weib ! cant
lind the name ola single attorney III That
papar; and any rnemberof The profession at
that place couldhave obtaineda fee of fiif-
ty dollars from me, by having q card in
the paper. IS I,would willingly have paid
that amount rather than make the trilp 1t
this particular time. Let everybody ad-
vertiae, and everybody win Be certain 10
do god business ~ Wash Star.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-27
CoofAdyiee,

A person whoAhas evidently had
his eyes open, and that to somc pur-
pose, gives the following good advice
to those who woElld make good bar
gains: i t X
Before goingto purchase goods
look over the paper and see what
persons advertise. lfyou expect to
get good bargaias he sure to call on
this class. They are generally lib
eral-minded, case but little about,
and don't set their hearts on d pen
ny. 4 merchaat who don't adver-
tisc, seldom "theows in" skein OF
silk, stick of twist, hooks and eyes or
a dozen buttons Being trimmers,
many ofthem, hey cut close up to
the -yard-stick, I seldom give down
weight, and have but little hesitancy
in shaving you d few cents. So il
you want to make purchases, walk a
square or two tp buy of the man thai
advertises. Asa general thing you
will make monty by it, =
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-27
0rigi!ullI Yastrg.
For the "Star Of the Kanawha Valley"
~ neoxi.

And dost thou remember our meeting, -
Where crowded the happy and bright,
With the joys, so brilliant AID feeting,
!: W hich stole 10 our hearts from that nighti
ndtreasures THY bosom as dearest,
Those moments 30 hurried, tho SWEET
And clings round thy heart, ever nearest =.
!. The faint hope thst we meet again
The link that was broken. is't mendedi l.:
The words that were spoken, forgoti .
Is all Of our differences ended, 49,. =
And hard thoughts as though they were not
: Is the sinner forgiven his SHINING,
And thought on with smiles as Of yore?
Thy love free to give for the winning, :
As twas when he soughtit beforei
This heart, that before thee is bending +
With woes that il would not forget
Might eoldfy be forced into rending ..
The past from its memory yet
The plants of the Tropic may flourish y.
i In cold climes, iffguarded with care;
Forget but moment to nourish :" r.
Their branches-they withered appear. :
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-27
BUFFALO, PUTNAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA. WEDNESDAY, JUNE o. l85
yes, / hoped SOP

We'll, madam, you'll soon find out
that you are married~to man who
is not to be trihed with in this way.'
'oh, gracious, Peter what'll you
do with me ~ > =: |E'
'Pll send you back to your fathers
to your pinafores-to your nurse
ry-and:Pllleave the country for two
or three years, Until a divorce can be
obtained for separation. You may
obtain the divorce, madam. shall
never want to hold one Of your per-
fidous sex in my arms again. Wo-
men are one vast bundle Of folly
i am a vast bundle of folly sob
bed Nellie, spasmodicalIy; but all Of
them are not-they are not / can
prove it, .'.t>
+ Il desire no proof from a woman OF
your-of your-of your calibre.' +.
'Fnever was SO sorry for anything
in my life, Theodore. If you will
forgive me this time, l will try and
make you such good wife. Iwon't
disregard your advice, nor anything
--nor-'~ y
Mrs. Grenly wiped her tears on
the corner Of her shawl, and took oc-
casion to look at her husband as she
did so. ~
you may come here, >madamr
Madam went, knowing the victory
was won. Her tears were dry in {,
moment. MI
Nelly Grenly, look me rightin the
eyep IN
YES ! thercr
And she concentrated her glorious
laughing eyes upon him, trying very
hard not to make display of rebel
lious dimples. lie began to doub.
whether he had made judicious re-
quest.
Now, promise me- he said, that
as long as you live you never will do
anything disapprove of; .becusc its
clear you are perfect baby
'Oh! lean see myselfin your eyes
just as plain as day. =
Promise me-
Did you know thatyoureyes were
not all blue, but sire aked, and streak
ed? What is~the nature Of the eye,
tell me? What are its funetions?-
You are always talking about duty,
and functions, and all that
*Ellenr sternly.
What2,' very sweetly. OH! guess
| will go and get a drink, I =
|. No!you won't stir step, until you
solemnly assure me that you never
will go to any place that advise you
against. - ..
oh! l hate to make such a prom
ise.' 49,. =
The reason ! ask it is, bccause
thousands of INNOCENT women have
been miSjudged for innocent actions;
and would not have my little Mel
lie misjudged, when she is as pure as
an angel :.
3. Ipromise.'
How did you feel, Nellie, when
! threatened a separation -
Ifclt as it, you couldn't be coaxcd
into it, J.. (. =.
Get down, this instant!
And down went Nellie, with a lit
tie delicious peal of laughter. A
profound silence Of four minutes con-
tinuance. -. i:..
Il don't know that l care if you
come back -
And back went Nellie, keeping her
bewitching little mouth closed, until
she could drop her face upon her
husband shoulder, and laugh to her
hearts content.
Doyou know, Nellie, that some men
would have sulked month over your
conduct tonight? lIavn't you got
an indulgent husband ?
That have! You don't thrust
wrong constructions on my folly; and
that is the very reason | am going to
try and be as good and innocent as
you think me feel as i'll had been
acting so'wrongly. IN =
The Gentleman. n
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-27

A GnEAr BALL noN TRrr Il Nv: Ga
ard made ba,. bofl ASCENSION 1T New o..
leans, a few days ago, taking with him
six other persons. incl aing two members
of tho press, and after being up amongst
the clouds for seven hours, and travelling
8 10 miles. landed 4 5 miles from Port Glib
son, Miss, where he left several Of his
companions. He then re-ascended and
soon reached Vicksburg, 4 distance 81
about 400 miles from New Orleans.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-27
plartIor> Ne!p,bins.
Prom Arthurs Magazine.
. NELLIE.
BY MRS s. A. wENTz

"a self-wiRed imp, agrnndam's child:
And half plague, and half Jest,
Was still endured, Beloved caressed."
There she sat, withboth little hands
covering her face. 1t was twilight,
and beyond the little finger glanced
watchful eye towards the door, to
see ifTheodore. ,oould go She didn't
think he would. He came back.
is The little child crying?' he ask
ed, relentingly, as he took the pretty
fingers one by one, away from the
youthful face, hard as she tried to
keep them there. At last she gave
up, and broke into a merry laugh.
! You little hypocrite! said her hus-
band, in rather an incensed tone Of
voice-rnen do hate to be gulled into
soothing atlaughing wife, .-.-. :, -. T..
Well! can't go P pleaded the en-
chanting little creature, looking up
into his eyes SO 5eseechingly. J.:
i why, Nellie, it isn't becoming for
you to go without me- -
yes, It isp she answered, in a very
low way, as If she hardly dared say
it, and at the same time running her
fore-finger through the hem other silk
apron. May go? and she liftedup
her eyes in the same bes eeching way
again.
why are you SO anxious to go to-
night?' | |,
T. %, becauser " ["
But that is not a good reasonh'
We'll! want to dance little 2
Nellie, Ican't possibly 80 with you
! tonight. You are very young-yon
know nothing Of the world and its
malice r.. FL ...-..-..
But | C an go with Mr.. and Mrs. Viii
iiams, next door" . H..
: 'I>can't consent TO your going
without me, little pet +
Nellie put her apron, up to her
face, and actually did Succeed to
squeezing two tears to her eyes
she instantly dropped her apron af'
: ter this was accomplished, and look
ed reproachfully into her husbands
face. Suddenly a thought darted in
to her head. III /, I,:t.
when will you come home P she
asked, with a quiet mel ncholy Of
manner. =: f.. +.
'Ifear not before ten or eleven
dear. Good bye I arm hate, now T..
He went away, and Nellie set down
and soliloquised. H.. il"
Business ! old business If there
is anything hate, beyond all human
expression, it is this business. know
it was never intended there should
be such a thing. Adam and Eve
were put right in a garden, and that
shows that it was meant we should
play around, and have fun and live
in the country, and cultivate flowers
and vegetables to live on. | have
always fslt SO ! and | always shall.
] don't know that I'd be SO particular
about livingin the country, but the
playing part, hats what I'm particu.
lar about. II We lived on a farm,
suppose TheodoN would wear cow,
hide boots, and paqts too tight and
short for him, and swa llow-tailed
coat. declare! rmafraid | never
should have loved himT ihad seen
him in such gear, althouA Ihavesaid
forty times that should 1--we known
we were created for each Cher, II we
had met under any circumstances
but | didn't think what q dEerence
clothes make, Isn't he a Rgnif-
cent looking man ? WouldnT any
body have been glad to hayeAg got
him2 think it Is the most wonSr-
iul thing in the world, how he cir
III .:-.t III
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-06-27
The Concord Statesman, 4 leading whie

: The Concord Statesman, 4 leading wing
paper in The East. says: .r H.
! According to the present aspect Of at.
fairs, the Democ rats have the advantage
of/all other parties. They have been
damaged, it Is true, and beyond immcdi
ate recovery, in the North, but they are
the only men occupying position at all
national in character |. J.. Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-02
MUSICAL CONVENTION.


FJNHE FRIENDS OF SACRED MUSIC i'm Wash
l. ington, aad citizens generally, are respectfully
informed that MUSICAL CONVENTION, under
the patronage Of the
UNION CHOIR ASSOCIATION
will be held in the Smithsonian Institution on the
9th, 9th 10th, and llth Of NAV, termi rating with
PUBLIC CONCERT on Friday Evening the llth
The exercises will be und r the direction of Prof
B. Woodbury., of New York, whose books have
been so generally adopted by the various Chors OF
this city.
The Convention will hold three sessions each day.
commencing at 10 a m on Tuesday, the 9Th NAV,
during which Anthems, Oh ants, Trios Duets Solos,
and Gees will be practised, accompanied by course
of lessons in execution, style, delivery vocaIation
expression, articulation, &c. The Public Concert
on the closing evening, will also be Under the direc-
ton Of Prof. w.
This enterprise is earnestly commended to the at
tentiOn of our musical brethren the District and
in adjoining cities Circulars stating more fully the
objects of the Convention, can be had on applica.
ton to T. J. Magruder; ID street, near 7th.
TERas: s. ason Ticket, embracing also the clos
ing COncer,> 81.
Single Tickets, admitting tn any one of the ses-
sions, or to the Concert only,) Is cents.
Tickets can be had on application as above.
my 2-5t
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PIX KSONsI

....Jonathan Stoddard, u s. Attorney for
Connecticut during President Folks admin
tra'ion, died at Now Haven on Friday even
irg.
....Among the recent arrivals in New York,
at the Metropolitan hotel, are M. Stocked,
Russian Minister, B. Bodisco, Russian Lega.
ton; Hon: John P. Kennedy, of Md. and
Judge Hall, of Iowa.
THE New Orleans Picayune suggests the
name of William Christy, Esq, of that city,
as a suitable candidate for the Vice Presiden.
cy on the ticket with Live Oak George Law ="
....Francis Estrampes, younger brother
of the murdered Francisco Estrampes is about
to leave Havana for New York, where he de.
signs hereafter residing, and of becoming a
citizen of the United States.
Robert Bald, ore Of The frat persons
engaged in bank note engraving in the United
States, died in Philadelphia, on the 3Oth ul-
timo.
....Hon. Linn Boyd has en- making &
speech at Paducah, Kentucky, against the
Know No:hings.
The Maysville, KY, Express denies
that the Hon. X. H. Stanton has announced
himself candidate for re election to Congress
Mr.. Willoughby, of Louisa county, Va,
shot himself, last week, in consequence of be.
ing discarded by young lady to whom he was
paying his addresses.
The Germans Of Charleston, S. c., have
organised committees to solicit contributions
from German citizens, with which TO pure base
testimonial to Capt. Ingraham, of the st
Louis.
Phillip I. Schley, bas been chosen G.
II. P. of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter, and
G.. N. of the Grand Council Of the State of
Georgia, fer the ensuing Masonic year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-02
BALTIMORE CORRESPONDENCE
BALTIMORE, MAY |, 1876

oALiiAohh, 4Ndy L, looV
II is now near 10 O'Clock, and the moons
ecliptic phenomenon il progressing with thou
sands Of gazing admirers The opportunity
for viewing it has been and is peculiarly IA.
vorable. Cynthia rose majestiealIy, and for
some time prior TO hsr approaching the earth's
intervening shadow, was encirclsd b. a golden
halo. This by degrees disappeared, and
heavens silver orb hung bright and beautiful
in the cerulean arch. Not a cloud was seen.
never beheld more lovely night At the
appointed time, as foretold, our modest queen
Of night began to retire behind the sable,
shsdowy curtain. She ia now, as 1 write, five
minutes to 10, about half obscured Ere long
she will have taken the black veil, and be
lost for a time TO the numerous audience
whose eyes are turned heavenward. There 10
nothing strange or wonderful in this phenom
enon. yet it proclsims the greatness Of Him
who framed the universe, and demonstrate
the exactness with which his laws are OBJ
served. No man can behold and contempt ate
the grandeur, beauty, exactness Of creation,
and not acknowledge the existence of God
The harmony Of the planetary world, and
the inc0nceivable exactness with which my
riads of orbs roll in the immensity Of space
should alone teach all intelligence to admire
and adore their mighty author.
The frst Of May came in upon US this morn
ing robed in vernal beauty. The air was
bslmy, and all nature conspired to lend en-
chantment. Hundreds, l may say Thousands
Of the young, were out Maying, gathering
wild flowers and enjoying those pleasures SO
conssnant with feelings of love and romance
The surrounding woods were vocal with sweet
voices, whilst many dreamy, loving damsel
had her heart gladdened by the presentation
OF boquet-May' first Offering, affection 9
sweetest, tendersst token. Soft zephyrs, bud
ding nowers, murmuring rivulets, and q
thousand similar congenial emblems of poesy
whispered these anthems of melting melody in
harmony with young loves dream. how
sweet to bask in the wild Iabv,inthian MACS
of youthful romance-to run back on memo.
rvs pathway, dwelling upon its greon spots
and halcyon gloriesl Would that MAY we're
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-05-02

eternal and spring could last forever,-thst
the bright, happy days Of juvenality, 30 per
ennial, and SO assl.nulsted to the fresh, green
roblng OF Gay, were never ceasins.
Inc beautiful sword, a national commitment
to General Wool, manufactured by eur dietiu.
guished artist, Samuel jackson, ESQ, was
taken to Washington this morning, by Mr.. J
in person, foc delivery to the parties by whom
1t VIII be presented. The blade ia thirty. one
ana quarter inches long. of the finest cast.
steel and emblazoned with national devices.
Inc NIT is OF solid gold. and is specimen Of
rare workmanship. The design Is an ear Of
ecrn, half concealed by the leaves of the shuck
surrounding it Tho upper part is spread
eagle, en- the bfeas: Of which is shield bear
ing the words Buena Vista, Feb % and %,
l047." The eyes of the eagle are diamonds
The cross of the hilt is the Mexican coat-of-
arms, the serpent and cactus, very heavily
wrought the eyes Of the serpents being gar
nets. The scabbard is of silver, thickly plated
with gold, and ornamented with solid gold
bands and rings. The end Of the scabbsrd is
OF solid gold and of unique design. Tho
sword was made after design from Lieut.
Benton. and costs 81, 500.
more appropriate and beautiful compli
ment could not have been awarded, nor could
it have fallen into more deserving hands
Honor is the soldiers reward, and here we
find it duly bestowed
1t is now twenty minutes past 10 O'Clock,
and the earth's shadow tas obsoured the
moon. She is dinly visible, through a seem
ing thick mist, and of ruddy hue 1t is quite
dark. The stars are brilliant, though gloom
hangs upon natures face. l shall not be
able to watch my pale friend any longer, and
shall leave her to the observation of others.
Within day or two past have seen sew
eral fine specimens of rye in head, brought in
from the country, thus verifying tho old agri
comes will head of rye"
L am glad to observe that breadstuffs are
beginning to recede in price. Flour declined
IL to Is cents to day, and wheat is 10 cents
per bushel lower. Corn also depressed. Money
is easy, and stocks improving ROpHRIck