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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-01-09
Revere the Agsd...A Beautiful Paragraph.

Respect the aged, LOOK with rever-
ence on the silver locks Ind the bow.
ed form Of the old, even though they
be very poor. Speak kind words to
them, and cause a fresh fbunt of graft.
tude to spring up in their long desc
late hearts, and never make sport OF
their many infirmities, Or utter course
jests in their presence 4 Often have
seen the silent tear steal down the
furrowed cheek, caused by some, seem:
ing neglect. And thenagain, have
seen the wrinkled features grow clio.
quent with grateful emotions at some
slight attention, which Cost the giver
nothing, and which produces a thrill
Of happiness in other hearts besides
their own. Oh, yes! be kind to the
agel; they were once young and hap
py. The now dim eye may once have
We'd in lustre with the diamonds that
flashed in their thick tresses. or spar
killed. with their polished brows: The
now pale and withered cheeks may
once have blushed at ahe praise Of
their own lovliness; andthc now bow.
ed form has in days of youth and beau
ty, moved gracefully in the midst Of
an admiring circle of friends, beloved
by all. Naught now remains save the
memory Of those HAPPY days. One
by one the nearest and dearest friends
have departed and been laid in the
cold and silent tomb, until they have
sadly longed for q resting place be-
side them. Surely their cup of sor.
row is full, and shall We add another
drop to the trimming chalicel No,
rather encourage them with kind
words and gentle caresses, thus smoo-
thing LIES rough path before them,
so that, hopeful and trusting, they
may look forward to death as their
last and most glorious change.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-01-09
Ways|of Cennitting Suicide.

Wearing thin shoes danps nights
in rainy weather.
Building on the ssair tight prin.
.ciple.
Leading . life Of enfeebling stupid
lasiness, and keeping the mind in i
round Of unnatural excitement BY
reading trashy novels.
Going to balls in oil sort Of wealth.
er in the thinnest possible dress.-
Dancing until in . complete perspi.
ration, and then going home through
the damp Dir.
Sleeping o. feather beds III seven
by nine bed rooms.
Surfeiting on hot and very highly
stimulating dinners.
Beginning in childhood On tea, and
going on from one step to another,
through coffee, chewing tobacco, smo.
king and drinking.
Marrying in haste, getting ii, m.
congenial companion. and living the
rest of life in mental dissatisfaction.
Keeping children quiet BY teaching
them to suck candy. 3sEfs,'
Eating without the time To- masti.
cate the food.
Allowing love Of gain to SO absorb
our minds, as to leave no time to at.
tend I'd our health. z
Following an unhealthy occupation.
because money can Be made BY il.
Tempting the appetite with nice
ties when the stomach says no.
Contriving to keep upa continual
worry about something 81 nothing.
Retiring at night and risingat noon.
Gormandizing between meals.
Giving away TO fits Of anger.
Neglecting to take proper care 81
ourselves when . simple disease first
appears. fifs
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-01-09
/. Hope.


In the vicissitudes and changes in.
cident to human life; in the numerous
disappointments, sorrows, and. attic,
tions, whichin the allotments Of Prov
idence, we are destined TO endure; il
the sudden and untimely loss Of oul
nearest and dearest friends, when the
husband, at the moment the sun d
happiness begins to shine upon him
in all its lustre, is deprived Of his joy;
when the wife is doomed to roam IN
the wide world alone, unpitied and
unknown, what can cheer the mind;
raise the dropping soul; calm the agi.
tated bosom, and throw q cheering
light on the futurei It is hope
Sweet hope! thou heaven descended
maid visit thou the abode Of misery!
wipe the tear from sorrows eye; chase
away the anguish Of despair; sweeten
the cup Of affection with thine all
soothing dregs! II
When giddy youth shall leave the
paths Of virtue and honor, to wander
on the barren, yet alluring fields Of
vice, when the fond parent beholds
the impending ruin other darling off.
spring, do thou remain to afford com
fort and cohsolatio ion; let thy healing
influence take possession Of his heart
and yield relief. III X !
When fickl e fortune deserts the good,
to leave the tender one without a home
or q friend do thou put underneath
them thine all.supporting arm and
say TO them: II will never desert
thee" Fl T. s".:.: 4
And when mortality shall fail, and
the lamp Of life shall glimmer in this
feeble frame do. thou unveil thyselt
and bid me wing my. way to worlds
beyond the sun, to live and reign in
r-ending bliss. II /
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-01-09
Hsw 70 Pfe.psr II Basinss,.

Make up your mind to accomplish
whatever You undertake, decide upon
some particular employment, and per.
severe in it. All difficulties ore over.
come by diligence and assiduity.
Be not afraid to work with your
own hands, and diligently too. sA
cat in gloves catches no mice He
who remains ia the mill grinds; not
he who goes and comes.
Attend to your business; never trust
TO another. "a pot that belongs u
many is ill-stirred and worse boiled
BE frugal. That which will not
make . pot will make pot lid ,
Save the pennies, and the dollars viii
take care Of Themselves
Rise early. The sleeping FIX
catches no poultry. Plough deep
while sluggards sleep, and Won win
have corn to sell aud 10 keep. II
Treat every one with respect and
civility.
Never anticipate wealth from any
other source than labor. He who
runs after i shadow has i wearisome
race. sssG
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-01-09
YarIor 8taaii!ye.
4 Scene II Real Life.

g,
We do not often indulge in thesen.
.imental. But, occasionally in our
walks, our attention 10 called to events
happening before US, which leave an
impression upon our minds, and lead
us TO thoughts and recollections which
Il is well we, as all other men, should
indulge in at times. And as this is
the holy Sabbath, we viii eschew poll
tics and trade, for one day, and give to
our readers Q plain statement OF an
incident which took place in our
presence and hearing some time since.
i We had been on the North side. to
see an acquaintance at his hotel, and
returning up Clark street found, as is
generally the case when ainan is in a
hurry, the bridge open Flew min
utes previous, one Of those little busy
inventions, asteam ting, had passed up
the river with small feet Of vessels
in tow, one Of which had been cast
of. and had hauled in just west Of the
bridge. Seeing no hope Of getting
to our Office for some time, and know
ine that our compositors could not be
IN any worse temper an hour later
than they were then, we resolved to
bear il meekly and find mental occu-
patton BY observing what was going
On about Us. We littleexpected what
did occur. r..
The weasel We have mentioned had
been moored, or made fast outside of
several canal boats, and as we stood
! looking at the men upon her. one Of
them approached female, who had
beer. cronched upon the deck, and adj
dressing her, pointed to the bridge,
and then down towards the thronged
and busy streets Of living, moving,
headlong Chicago. She rose, picked
40 . small bundle from which she
meeting be signed BY the officers; that
drew forth Q coin which she ten.
dered the hardy sailor. he refused
Il Whsteyer tit was, and lending
her hand, helped her from the YES.
eel 10 the dock, and from the dock led
her up to the bridge. J By this time
alaroe crowd Of persons thronged the
north end Of where the bridge would
be. if Il was d bridge, and in contem-
plating the new faces, and the repre-.
sentaticns ofithe various classes there
aaae,nbled. we had almost forgotten
thc incident we have related. Our
sttention was called from q gain en-
daavor TO discover some hopeofa ces-
sation of tugs going up and down,
snd schooner and hrigs pulling IN
and ont, BY hearing 9 most audible
Job from some ono near us. i was
not the sob Of childhood, caused BY
sradeT change from gaity 10 grief;
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-01-09
! ! ue,..sflul 5RI,,.ors.

On one occasion, a clergyman meet
ing a doctorIof his acquaintance who
was a protested deist, was accosted
by the doctor in the following man
ner: lin +" - p |.
"Do youfollow preaching to saye
souls! n -. - 49,. II II
Eyes" N >. :.". " 4
~ ~Rid = u ever see &c " 'onl''
- ~Rs'sy gu. ever h ga a 'o '' /
. "Rid } GU. ever taste a sonlF
"Did you ever smell a soul!'
No" + Et<HI y ]. 80.
"Did you ever feel a soul ~ ! =. 4
"Yes."r + :0- : ->'X #'.> /
"Well," said the doctor, ''there arr
four Of the five sens s against ono
upon the question. whether there is j
SOUL" . r.. H.. n Il
The clergyman then asked his I'D.
versary if ne was a doctor Of medicine
"Yes."% f.. /
''Did you ever see apain?'
1 "No." X - 80 -. /
ibid you everhear a paint" /
mo" H. > y -. r.. +. /
p Did you ever taste i . pain'" !:
DID you eve smc ell a lp1ain'"~ |
"No."t + I'm, /
. Did y you ever feel a pair ~. |
Nv ell, them said the clergyman
"there are four senses against one
upon the question whether there car
be pain, and yet, sir, you know
there j. pain, and | know there's .
soul" 4 " 7. !. ! + 7 RI, |
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-01-09

a soldier, who was present Ct The
capture ct Sebastopol relates the fol-
lowing romanti story:
a party Of men belonging 70 diner.
|ent regiments were paroling nom
house 20 honse ia search Of plumber,
when they came across = beautiful
female, 4 or 1S years OF age. They
commences 70 drag her about, and
would have used violence ~ her, had
not 2 Young man belonging to the
R'isth taken 9 musket and threaten
ed g blow me first mans brains out
thai touched her, wlereupon the lady
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-01-09

Dow j., says:-The man who
would refuse TO pay an editors's bill
for newspaper subscription, and work
done, Is mean enough to chase . fat
mnsquito through q five mile swamp
for the sake Of his suet-if he could
enrich himself thereby would snatch
the golden sky, sellsthe moon for old
brass and IT, sixpense were required
at the gate Of heaven, rather than pay
the ZEE, he would rise from his rest.
ing place at midnight, and pick the
lock witha tenpenny nail.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-01-09
The Sabbath.

Sweet day of rest! The morning
sun rises over a hushed and quiet
world; passions impulses are Gained;
thoughts and longlngs Of business.
racked minds have relaxed their in
tensity, and the hand of industry hath
ceased to, WELD the implement of la
Dor. The hayward child of fashion
awakes to thought and reflection,
while from the retrospect comes the
memory of early lessons, gentle teach
ings and holy counsels, which were
given by loved lips, perhaps long
since clothed in eternal silence, to be
faithful guides in future years; but
which were forgotten and deserted in
the pursuit ofseemingpleasure which
rose with its exposed skeleton hands
stretched upon distorted minds, phan-
toms that glare hours of agony in
moments, and will not vanish. The
peaceful home, the. simple song, the
smiling children, the guiltless sport
Joys which once formed a paradise
that paradise, like the first, desert
ed, swells out before them as a mock
cry o. their present woe and discon-
tent, while tears and tremblings fol-
low the threatenings which probe the
memory with ruthless hand.
The yotaries of ambition, who have
been hurried on by a thousand novel
ties, occupied in chasing shades which
>elude instantly their grasp, dazzlod
by the prospect Of ever retreating
with happiness to her haunts of:beau.
tysand pure wisdom, which shine in
undying brightness over a mind con-
tented with, and thankful for that
which a Divine Creator has allotted
him, find in reflection no soothing to
the heart, NO balm to the troubled
conscience. Thoughts are to them
ever like the threate ming thunder
cloud, pregnant with destruction and
avenging wrath-the tempest which
envelopes them in gloom and dashes
from their vision that pure sky, the
skyof faith, which. we must ever be-
hold or else despond. 49, J.
But there are others to whom men,
oryis beautiful, calm armament Of
stars. twinkling hope and thought,
like the glorious ray of moonlight
dancing over the expanse Of waters
on which the bark Of life gently rides.
To them the holy day Of rest and
thought comes as a glad messenger,
with sweet, seraphic Inspirations, for
it approaches like an universal being,
delivering captives from the hod Of
bondage, striking off the chains in
which the spirit is bound, and finds
their struggles nobler, purer and more
advanced in the paths which lead to
eternal peace. With them the ina
.ges which thought sketches upon the
canvass of memory, and bright prom
ises, which cause the heart to throb
with happiness. To them the deeds
Of d well.spent life come back, giving
the hues Of hope to the future, and
forming the outlines Of holy promises,
which are justto them who obey the
laws of God. Then is the pure life
of contentment and hope, sure and
safe amid worldly temptations, for the
riches Of faith hold them safe in the
haven of purity, 1... g. = F.. 1.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-01-09
TRrsrrxc InNocEScr. "A 81

TRcsrISo INxocrScE. ia back.
woodsinan who had never seen . pair
Of sugar-tongs, being invited to 4 tea-
party, reqnested . person who unhap-
PLY sat near him to give some infcf.
nation respecting its use. Its 3
very ingenious instrument, said tke
cruel wag, which has been lately ~.
vented for the purpose of blowing ~
nose. i ID now ID nse ia genteeI 10.
ciety, and Il ID expected that the di6.
gusting custom Of using the dnfero
will b altogether abolished. his
sugar-dish was handed around: th6
unfortunate lion seized Tie Ton
and the polite part Of Tie 1ic6nk|5
were scandalizea 81 Tie o.tFS -.
cation Of tie instSument nnd ~
|mendonA explosion which followed
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-01-09
Az AFFECTING APpEAI.-An I,

An AFFECTING APPEAI.-An m
fortunate editor in Kentucky, thus Cd.
dresses his delinquent subscribers
Friends, we are almost penniless- j.
Jobs turkey was millionaire COM
pared with our present depressed
treasury. To-day, II the price Of sall
was two cents s barelfnl, va could' III
buy enough 70 pickle ay-birl.
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ifnot paid within thirty days, %, will invatIs
bic be charged. a--
s.s Postniaslets are authorised to act a
Agents for the ..Star = IT F. IT. r.. J.
la.slll
I. Yo.tital, s..:
j. Coed Night. +. :.
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e n. =. ~."-*a& - -: d..
Good night + !
TO all sweet sleep tonight s..
ssr.phs while thssearth 10 sleeping
= Shall thei. glorious watch BE keeping,
Though unseen TO mortal sighsl
Good night +. f.. +.
49, Good night! III .1..
70 oil sweet sleep tonight :
Innocence shall slumber fearless;
Happy eyes that closing fearless,
Shut out care 'till morning lightt
i. Good night r: ~ -.
= &. Good night! # u
To eli sweet sleep tonight +.
Angels 60 to bosoms mourning, +
Whisper hope ana JOY returning a
To the trusters in the right II
:: II. Good night H.:
e Good night
: To al sweet sleep tonight !
Nay our very dreams be precious,
visions Of the seraphs gracious,
Bsck'ning 70 sn upward flight
Good night - ~.
Good night! IL
70 all sweet sleep tonight
Heavenly Father 70 thee praying,
Save Us from the harms dismaying
Which the couch Of guilt alright
1s..~ Good night ~ "a
Good night 4 f IN q, :
To.all sweet slsep tonight 4
Emblem Of the grave long resting,
Nay our sleep our faith be testing :,
Calm a. Death IS own calm delight!
i. -.f Good night a.~j : a.
; clalsrtAsssuRo. Sept. !, 1855 81
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-24

CO The man who has the courage always
20 do right, is man of power. II is evinced
IN the manner Ia which he overcomes mental
and moral dificulties-in the mul,itudnous
objects and relations which he ever keeps in
view-in the complicated and various crea-
tions OF his mind and within the beauty
and dignity of the result attained. He is not
like the bold adventurer, who has mounted
70 the top Of some high spire, secure only in
his courage, safe only in his fearlessness,
lost il he hestitates, dashed to pieces if he
looks downward, or pauses to consider his
footing. He is like one, who, seated on a
and surging around him-conscioIs that he
~ safe.
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HAIR ID WARE AND CUTLERY.
Baldwin & Evans,
Afihe Old Stand

AT the Old Stand,
Cor Main and Fourth SITS, Keokslk, Iotcd.
~ 0W have in store unusually large stock of
y Hardware and Cutlery, 10 which they invite
the attention Of country merchants and Others.
Among which may BE- found the following:
Axes-Ifunt's, Collins and Nognes,
Broad Axes-Collins' Simmons and sharps,
Scythes-yrass Grain and Brush,
Snaths--six different kinds,
Hay MANIFESTATIONS qualities,
straw kniyes--do.
Corn Knyes-do,
Hay Forks and tine, assorted,
Manure Forks--Long handle, assorted
do d do
Handled Hoes-various kinds,
Carolina Hoes-Ircn and Steel,
Handled Axes-Hunt's and kent's
Harden Rakes-Iron and Steel
Shovels-Ames' and others,
Spsdes--to,
train Scoops-Iron and steel
Horse NAils--G and American
Wrought Nails-All sizes,
tut-do,
Finishing-do,
Strap Hinges-All wrought,
Hinges-do,
Hooks and Hinges-all SKIES, English,
Sad Irons-2 qualities,
eiyardsAall sizes,
Scale Beams-do,
Coffee Mils-Good assortment,
Brass kettles--from TO le inch diameter,
Tea ketties-Cast and wrought
Glue Pots--Tinned and enamelled
Fry Pans-Tinned NIL sizes.
In addition TO the above, We have a large assert
ment Of Building Hardware and Mechanics Tools,
which determined to sell AZ low A. the lowest
my20dtfwy BALDWIN EVANS.
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col. WOODS MUSEUM
or
WING WONT RS.
Positively for Two Days Only,
AT CONCERT HALL.

Monday Tuesday, May 28th d 97th.
GREATEST natural attraction in the world
~ Wonder apon wonders Seven great curiosi-
ties all in one exhibition. Was visited by 900 peo-
pie in St Louis, mostly ladies' with the greatest de-
light.
GRAND COLLECTION,
consisting Of the following great freaks of nature.
Among the number may be found
THE SWISS BEARDED LADY,
me Clofluia, the greatest curiosity of the centu-
ry, and the subject of slniration and wonderment
to ali persons in Switzerland, France, England and
the United States.
THE AMERICAN GIAN-Rss,
Miss Sylvia Hardy, from Winton, Franklin county
Me, VINO is nearly eight feet high weighs 3sI lbs,
and requires lS4S yards Of dry goods to make her
complete dress
THE YOUNG xsAU,
Son Of the bearded lady, ~ years old, with pair of
whskers his back and body are covered with fine
coat OF soft hair, and is of the most sprighty
NJ well as the most beautiful child in the world.
The queen OF fairies Smallest lady in the world
MRS. ELLEN BRIGGS.
Nothing excel her loveliness I; the very god of
beauty has made form almost divine: very intell-
gent, and speaks several languages fuently, has
been married IA years, and is the mother Of three
beautiful Children. She is accompanied by her hus-
band, fine sized gentleman, and she is the same
size Gen. Tom Thumb
The Illinois children, or the
SUCKER BABIES.
Two largest children in the world. boy IA
years old, weighing 547 lbs; girl years old,
weighing 49, lbs. Both very intelligent and
fne looking The boy is IS inches round the waist.
Also, the
SWISS WARBLER.
young man that will initiate all the fcathcred
songsiers OF the grove, and will discourse most beau
tifui music on the Jewish Cymbals.
Doors open from to 6, and from to 9AP.H
Admission TO all so cents; children and servants
20 cents. my2odtd
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From the Newspaper Advsrtising Agency Of
VS. swYnnBn,
"a Soso.I Street. 81, Louis, No,


w.. RANSOM Il CO.,
Formerly Wonderly 4 RANSOM
NJ .. Az +. l.. corner of Main and Cherry streets,
IN ST. yDUIs, MO-, Manufactures of COPPER,
sHRET IRON AND TIN WORK, such ~ COPPER
PIPES FOR STEAM DISTlLLEkIES AND STEAM
ENGINES COPPER STILLS, Brewing Kettles, W ell
and Cistern Pumps, Soda Fountains aud Generators,
Breeding, Chimneys and Escape Pipes, and every
other article in their line of business.
They also manufacture aud keep constantly on
HOTEL COOKING STOVES of all sizes.
Particular attention will be given to all kinds Of
DISTILLERY work, for DiSTILLEhIES MASKING
from 100 to 1899 bushels per day or any other size
that may be wanted Satisfactory references will
be given in regard 10 our DISTILIERY work as
there are several in successful operation, through
the WEST and in this city of our manufacture.
mch3l Dim.
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". y. Spencer,
General Advertising and Collecting Agent,
l04 RaAdolph.s st. Chicago.
q nnn FAC GES OF NE W
O.UUU GOODS.
Davis, Moody & Co.,
Wholesale dealers in
Dry GoSAs,
BOOTS. SHOES AND HATS

II SOUTH WATER STREET,
Between Michigan and " abash Avenues.l
Being Branch Of the House Of
s. c. DAVIS j. CO.,
OF 81. Louis whose experience for the past twenty
FIVE years, together with ample means, give Us ia
cilie in the purchase Of goods rarely equaled and
second TO none other.
We would assure all purchasers that our Ware
house is unusually extensive, which enables to
offer large and complete assortment In each Of
the lines Of goods above named, can be found in
this market and that our goods are entirely new,
bought in the best markets, and we will guarantee
entire satisfaction in prices and terms, TO all who
may fsver with their patronage.
anrS-ddW2m
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Office,

consequence of the change indicated above, 81 be-
comes indispensable that the business of the firm
of baldwin, Evans Co. be closed ny without de
Law
Those persons knowing themselves TO be indebted
on note account, earnestly requested 10 make
i'm mediate payment to the undersigned
my2Od1y BALDWIN EVANS
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CAUTION To WESTERN MERCHANTS - WOLFE :
scHIEnAN AROMATIC ScRsAPrs. - This celebrated
medicinal beverage is manufactured at the factory
OF the undersi gned, a. Schedsm, Holland. He is
the sole importer, well as the exclusive manuf &C
Of the article, and preparation bearing the
of .Schnapps, that is not procured either
from his ESTABLISHING in New York, from his
agents in other cities, is genuine and reliable.
lis made from barley OF the finest quality, Sc
iected with from the products Of the most eel
ebrated grain growing districts, is favored with the
of the aromatic Juniper Berry of Italy, and
lie rectihcd by peculiar process, which expels from
the spirit every nerid particle.
AS Q means Of preventing and correcting the dis
agreeable and often dangerous effects produced upon
the stomach and bowels by change of waters Wis
itstion 10 which travellers new settlers and all
acclimaied persons in the West, the South, and
Southwest peculiarly liable-the Schiedam Ar
omatic Schnspps " i'll be found absolutely infsll
BILE; while in Of dropsy, gravel, obstruction
of the kidneys, diseases Of the bladder, dyspepsia,
and general debility, it is recommended most en-
phatically by the most distinguished members Of
the medical profession.
Ii is put up in quart and pint bottles, in Of
one dozen, with the name of the undersigned on
the bottle and cork, and fac simie Of his sigma
ture On the label
UDOLPHo WOLFE,
Nos IS, 20 and % Beaver street, New York