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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-10

An examination Of the two persons, Eggleston
and Sullivan, charged with completely in the muir
der of Chas. Bell, alias Holman, on Friday even
Ing last, was yesterday held at the jail A great
appeared that they unanimously Ak the principal
crime on VIM Sullivan. Eggleston AYERS that If
he said before the Coroner's Jury he had commit
ted the crime, it must be because he was intoxica-
ted. He acknowledges that the bowie knife with
which Bell was killed belonged to him. The result
of the investigation was that Eggleston and Sul-
van were fully committed for trial-Nat. Intel.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-10

SPLENDID PAINTINGS AT THE CAPIroL.--We adj
wise everybody to 60 and SEQ the beautiful picture
Of Franklin, with American Commissioners, Dean
and Lee, endeavoring to persuade Louis XVI to
recognise the independence Of the American Col
onies. The painting is by Healy.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-10

sin in her hand. This little girl seemed to fear
that the owner of the flowers would see her. She
forgot that the eye of God was upon her-that
though she might escape the eye of man--that the
eye Of Him who never slumbers nor sleeps, Wit
messed the transaction, and that record Of it is
kept in his book Of remembrance against her. If
this paragraph should meet the eye Of that little
girl, and we hope it may, we besssch her to re-
member wherever she may be--by night or by
day, sleeping or waking" Con SEES ME-
WATCH RErURss--CharIotte Mason, cold, aged
IA, brought in by her father for disorderly con-
duct reprimanded and discharged. @3S4t
Morris Boiler, Ireland, came in for lodging.
GRocKRIKs, &c.-Robert T. Knight, ESQ.,, has
bought out the establishment of Mr.. Holmead, cor
ner Of Seventh st. and Maryland avenue. he is
prepared to supply the wants of all who call upon
him, and those who wish to obtain good groceries
&C., win call. @
CRIMINAL CoURT.--The trial Of Mr. Herbert, for
the murder of Heating, is progressing. P. B. Key,
the District Attorney, opened the case this morn
Ing, jury having been empanneled yesterday.
He was followed by Mr.. Radcliffe for the prisoner
Mr. Heating, brother to deceased, was then
called to the stand, and gave in his evidence.
MUTUAL BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF
WAsHIseros.- the information Of all those
who may desire to avail themselves Of the benefits
offered by this institution we publish the following
extract from the Constitution of the Association;
The plan Of this association Is amply this, It's
members are required to pay 81 per month for
every share of stock they may hold, and 81 add
donal per month for every loan Of 5000 they may
have received.
"For example, member wants to obtain 5000.
He must subscribe for three shares of stock, which
will cost him 90 per month, and after he has Sc
cured the loan Of 5000 he must pay % per month
additional for interest, making the total payment
% per month, but as several may want the mon-
ey in hand at the same time. the principle Ia
adopted of giving the preference to the Stock
holder who consents to pay in advance his interest
for the longest period for instance, $500 being
up for sale and two years interest in advance be-
Ing the longest time offered, the Stakeholder max
ing the offer is declared entitled to the loan, Two
years interest or $72, consequently, will at once
be deducted from the 5000, and the Stakeholder
win receive the balance, but his dues for two
years afterwards win continue to be but % per
month, he having paid the two years interest In
advance, but at the expiration Of those two years
he viii commence to pay the Is per month add
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-10

ISLAND HALL.-Petsr N. Pearson, Esq, offers
for SALE at the above place, groceries of all kinda.
You can buy goods of every description usually
cannot buy that.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-10

WASHINGTON MARkrr, July 10, 1865. Potatoes,
per peck, so cents; Tomatoes, rs cts q 81 new
Apples, 80 cts Beans, 81 cts I; Peas, 81 eta Gu
cumbers, per dog, 20 rs cts. Cimlins, Is cts.
Beets, per bunch, s q 5 cts; Onions, ga 8 cts. !;
Carrots, cts.j Mint, cts. Lettuce, per piece,
2 cts; Cabbage, q 10 cts. Cherries, per quart,
Meats--Beef, per pound, IA a IL Ia cts. I;
Pork, 10 IL Ia cts. Veal, a IL IL cts; Nut
ton, 10 cts. Lamb, loa ~ IL cts. Bacon,
10 Ia eta tt
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-20
Dancing Women.

~ /
81 believe a woman would do a
great deal for Q dance" said Doctor
Growing; ''they are immensely fond
ofsaltatory motion. ] remember once
in my life l used totflir with one who
was a great fayorite in a provincial
town where l lived, and confded to
me she no stockingsto appear in, and
without them them. her presence at
the ball was out of the question. p
THAT was a hint for you to buy the
stockings" said Dick. mo, you're
out, "said Growling.s "She knew that
l was as poor as herself; but though
she could not rely on my purse, she
had every confidence 10 my taste and
Judgment, and consult me on a plan
she had formed for going to the ball
in proper twig, Now what do you
think it was!" GO in cotton, 1 sup
pose, returned returned Dick. s'Out
again, sir--you'd never guess it; and
only woman could have hit upon
the expedient. It was the fashion in
those days for ladies in full dress to
wear pink stockings, and she propos-
ed painting her legs!" "Painting
her legs, they all exclaimed. "Fact,
sir" said the Doctor, and she relied
upon me for telling her if the cheat
was successful Sand was itl"-
asked Durfy. ''Don't be in a hurry,
Tom. l complied on one condition,
namely-that shouldbe the painter"
"Oh, you old rascle," said Dick. "a
capital bargain" said Durfy- "But
not safe covenant" added the attor-
ney. "Don't interrupt me, gentle
men," said the Doctor. ~ got some
rose pink accordingly, and / defy all
the hosiers in Nottingham to make q
tighter fit than | did on little Jenny;
and a prettier pair Of stockings Inev-
er saw" ':And she went to the ball, "
said Dick. 'She did" "And the
trick succeeded" inquired Ddrfy.-
$50 completely" said the Doctor,
''that several ladies asked her to. re-
commend her dyer to them. So you
see what a woman will do to 60 to a
dance. Poor little Jenny! she was a
merry minx-by the by, she boxed
my ears that night for a joke 4 made
about the stockings. IJenny.n said
|, ''for fear your stockings should fall
down when you are dancing, hadn't
you better let me paint pair Of gar
tiers on theml" -TEE = TDT7 - =
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-20
MistsIIalpanlis..
From Harper's Magazins.l
MI. Buchanan's courtship.

Some years ago a member of the
United States Senate, distinguished
net only for his talents bnt for his
fine personal appearance, was seated
ina richly furnished parlor in the city
Of Washington, engaged in lively
conversationswith one ofthe most am
iably and accomplished married ladies
that ever honored our national CAPT
telIwith their presence. The subject
was common and most agreeable one
of marriage; and the lady with q bean
tiful enthusiasm natural to her char
acter, was pressing upon the notice Of
her distinguished bachelor friend the
claimsof a young female friend, whose
position insociety aniable disposition,
and liberal education, eminently rend-
cred her fit to be the wife ola distin-
guished statesman, who had seeming
y already spent too many years with
out a proper companion to divide his
honors and bear with him the ills Of
life.
The gentleman, who had for Q long
time entered with D hearty good viii
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-20
IMAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 90 1856.

time publicly announced, to give his
support his cordial and energetic
support, to the nominees Of the Gin
cinnati Convention However much
he had heretofore admired Mr.. Fill
more, the conclusion was irresistible
that, he, Mr.. Film ore, was not emit
tied to his support orto theconfidense
Of the American people as their Chief
Executive officer. fHe had become
a member Of a secret political organ
ization, dangerous in it's tendency,
destructive to the freedom Of public
opinion, and at war with the theory
ofman's capacity for self-goyernment;
an organization, proscriptive in its
character, and intolerant of religious
freedom" RI Z I RI. r.
Mr.: @. does not think that Mr.. Fill
more could get a single electoral vote
in the free States, and the hopes of his
most sanguine friends that he W uld
carry Delaware, Maryland and Ken
lucky, would be totally unavailing;
neither has Fillmore any chance Of All
election by the House. He considers
any one "blind to the signs of the
times who relies upon Fillmore's cleo
ton, "and he justly considers TALL
votes given for Fillmore for the pur-
pose Of defeating the election of the
people, and Of throwing it. into the
House, as votes given to promote Ere
mont's election; and that those, who
under existing, circumstances, and
with such an object, east their votes,
are unfriendly to the South, and re-
sponsible for all the consequences
which may follow. - Richmond En-
quirer. FL q&I...
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-20

some serious pain, only soothed by
narcotics che sent her faithful but un-
suspecting servant and friend to a
neighboring drug store for laudanum,
received it, expressed q wish to be
alone, and seemingly retired to sleep.
The following morning not making
her appearance, the family became
alarmed, broke open the door, and
found the young lady dead-in her
hand the little keepsake retained from
my correspondence. The uncle, DIS
if comprehending the particulars
which led to this dreadful tragedy,
had the body encofined, and with it
returned to Lancaster. Placing all
that remained Of this:lovely being in
the parlor, he brought the mother for
ward, and displayed, what he was
pleased to term, the result Of her
work. !. I ~
Il was sent for, and arrived to wit
ness the eloquent agony ofthat moth
er's heart. Overthe cold remains Of
the daughter she revealed the particu-
lars that led to the awful result. My
letters and hers, by untiripg Industry,
the command of large resources, and
paid agents, had been all intercepted.
The reason of my prolonged absence
in Philadelphia had been explain,
ed as the result of the fascinating
charms ofcity bellies; even an engage
ment had been pronounced. All this
while the victim had been fnll ofhope.
She had heard Of my arrival in Ian
caster, but not of my accident; for
long weary hours sat iii the parlor
waiting my presence, but doomed to
disappointment. Here was seeming
indifference, a confirmation of all that
she had heard. On the other side, i
was made the dupe of the mothers
arts, and the fend who had poisoned
my ear was merely the gent to carry
forward the great wrong. The last
interview have described, which re-
suited in the return of correspondence,
was enshrouded in the consequences
of all these plans. The result was
death to one party, and the burial OF
the heart of the other, IN the same
Craze that closed over one who could
not survive the wreck of her affec-
TONS" 49,. !
Many years have passed away since
the Incidents detailed in the above
sketch trarspired; many years since
they were revived by the incidental
conversation in a family circle Of
Washington society; but the country
becomes. interested in the event, from
the fact that the white House may
possibly have a bachelor FORTS occu-
pant; but one; not SO because ofindif-
ference to woman, but really from the
highestappreciation ofone ofthe love-
lest of the sex. -. !. y
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-20

are the fathers, the god.fathers. the
sponsors in baptism and the thing
that springs from their loins.
1t is useless for this party Is. sup
pose that they can keep their secrets
or escape detection--mnrder will out.
We will track them through water
and fire.
The following are the docume nts to
which we call public attention:
RrcHaoND, June 2sth, 1856. !.
DEAR S1R:-At d meeting Of Del
egates representing portion Of the
friends ofthe FIL1MoRE AND DosEL-
son Ticket, held in this City on the
18th Of June, plan Of organizat;on
was adopted, which il sthoroughly
carried into effect, must ensure rs TIE
State at the approaching election
May we look to yon for support in
this matter9 If you wish to aid Us IN
carrying outthe plan proposed, please
answer by return mail, and also send
the names Of five TRUE and rsliable
co-workers in your comfy, together
with their Post Offices. Upon the
receipt of which the undersigned will
send YOU full instructions as to the
manner Of proceeding. t
=. ~ 'rHiS ID FIEWIc+
sd 81 fA1AA
y . Corresponding Secretary.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-20
The Canvass in Maryland.

/. The able, candid and patriotic let
ter of Senator Pearce of Maryland,
which we publish this morning, ut
terly destroyes every CHI nce Of the
Fillmoreines carrying that State, up
on which they SO confidently relied.
His demonstration of the reliableness
Of Mr.. Buchanan, in the present cri-
sis of the Union, and of the utter i'm
possibility Of Fillmore's election UNI
der any circumstances, must WELD q
powerful influence upon the many
friends of Senator Pearce whom, in
the language of the Baltin more Amer
lean (Know Nothing,) his former po-
litical friends and admirers have de-
lighted to honor, and felt proud of, as
a sound and conservative Wing, pat.
riot and statesman" That this letter
will have telling effect, is manifest
from the manner in which it has been
received by his former allies and "the
deep and unfeigned sorrow, not with.
out some show Of modification" they
openly exhibit. " +. + ~...I
This letter of Senator Pearce, that
Ex-senator Pratt, and similar demon
strations from leading Old-Line
Wings show clearly that a conserva-
tive, patriotic spirit is abroad, and
that the State of Maryland will rally
to the standard of Buchanan and
Breckenridge, the Constitution and the
Unioo. If Maryland deserts Fillmore
las she surely will, can his friends with
the smallest show ofreason, count up
on single Southern STATED That NJ
Northern State will go for him, il
made more clear by every days de.
aelopments. How, then, can any
Southern patriot hesitate in his
course2 .+... \ H. = III
Among the other eloquent signs Of
the times in Maryland we may refer to
the course of Jno. w. Crisfeld, Esq,
ofSomerset county, one Of the ables,
and most influential Wing leaders il
the State. His late address is mark
ed by statesman-like and patrioticsen.
timents. Devoted Wing as he has
been. he feels that the contest is now
between Southern rights and North.
ern fanaticism, and that it is his i'm.
peratiye duty as Q Southern man, in
defence Of his constitutional rights,
ITO lay aside ancient prejudices, and
fraternize with that party which Of
fers the best guarantee ofsuccess, and
| of safety for national and domestic
institutions; and in the performance
lof his duty, after dispassion ately ex'
aiming the whole subject, he had come
Ito the determination, now for the hrs
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-20

=, The tear itself often, glows like a
diamond on the cheek where the rose
and lilly blend. Its moral beauty as
q perfect daguerre Of compassion, and
benevolence, is still greater. Itshone
thus on the Saviors cheek at the
tomb of Lazarus, when he wept over
Jerusalem. It still shines in his dis
lciples in their missions Of mercy
There are, indeed, tears ofdeceit, like
those tabled of the crocodile. Let
them pass. There are tears Of graft
tude and joy. These sparkle like the
morning dew. aE f#5.l
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-20

RArHER ToUGH. AT a party a Ia
dy treated her company with stewed
pears. A gentleman at the table put
one as he supposed, into his mouth
and attempted to pull out the stem;
after pulling some time he was oblig-
ed to give it up, and on putting it on
his plate he found he had been tugg-
ing away az mouse, which had pro-
badly fallen into the ladies preserve
Jar. With the utmost GOODNESS, he
inquired Of the lady Rshe had . cat
In the house.
eyes. sir, whyl"
"Well, Iwould like tohaye her take
this mouse away-that's all.n
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-20
Buchanan.
By Z. NORMAN GUKEIsos.

He stands the hero, patriot, sage,
His passions cooled by ripening age! =
No North, no South, enchuins his eye,
Our country is his rallying cry. 49,
America, his native land, =
To which he clings with heart and hand
Now calls him with a thunder voice. :
To be the ruler Of it's choicel
Our war cry rises East and Vest
Resounds from sea to sea vs..
Freedom Of speech, freedom of press.
Buchanan. LIBERTY!
Heralded by the peoples voice =. .
He. CONFESS free-born nations choice!
He comes across the rolling wave
To guard the birthright of the brave;
And soon in righteousness his word i,
Shall stay the trouble which the herd
OF rebels make on Kansas plains,
And still the tide in Factions veins.
Then let us raise the rallying cry
The war CRY Of the free = Ia III
Freedom Of speech, freedom Of press,
BucHAnAE, LIBERrY! 4.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-20
4: CHis. II. LEWIS.
Corresponding Secretary.
American LEAGUE. OFFICE,

=. ,- f. hlCHMoND, July 20, 1906.
Dear Sir Enclosed find d plan Of
organization adopted for the campaign
You will proceed to organize BY se-
curing the attendance of five Or more
reliable friends of the cause, select
ing a President, Vice President, Sec
tary and Treasurer. When this is
perfected You will report the. names
and post office address Of officers.
With the means furnished to the
League at Richmond, it is proposed
to keep every county in the State we'll
supplied with documents and all in
formation which will tend to further
the progress of the cause.
In organizing you will use the pre-
caution to secure only those who will
keep inviolate the proceedings Of the
League, as its existence is only known
to those who are active and energetic
friends of the cause.
Yours, truly, Oh. LEWIS.
Put this organization in the hands
OF those you can most depend upon.
1t is spreading rapidly.
THE AMERICAN LEAGUE.
ORGANIZED By 4 CONVENTION or
<>/ r. AMERICANS,
~ AND FRIENDS OF
FILLMORE AND DONELsoN,
- HELD in THE #
CITY OF RICHMOND,
~. { JuSE IS, 1856. III.
+ IRICHMoND:
PRINTED AT THE WING BOOK Avn Jos orr1cx.
.s.E1l III If 1856.
OFFICERS.
I. President,
Dr. JOHN DOVE, of Richmond,
/ Yice Presidents,
LIST. r. Porterfeld Kinney, Of Staunton.
ed. Charles T, Stuart, Of Alexandra.
Sd. Geo. w. Stainback, of Petersburg.
4th. Robert A. Worrell, of Norfolk.
9Th. D. 7. Booker, of Lynchburg.
9th, Alfred Caldwell, ofWheeling.
9TH, Joseph Tidball, Of Winchester.
+ = / Treasurer,
1, F rankin Stearns, of Richmond.
.fs Corresponding Secretary,
Is:.. Charles H. Lewis.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-20

penses1 Of the League, shall be COL
lected by the Treasurer. Each League
shall make monthly contribution |of
ten cents per member from it's trees
|ury, for the support of tie Grand
League.
MEMBERS LIMITED.
County Leagues shall not have
more than thirty members to each.
Ward leagues OF cities or towns, not
more than sixty; anless an applicant
receives unanimous vote.
CHARTER FEE.
A Charter Feeof five dollars shall
be charged for organizing . League.
which amount mast BE transmitted
with the application for Charter, With
the names Of five applicants.
MEETING OF TEE GRAND EE4auE.
A meeting Of the Grand League
shall b holden in the City Of Rich
inond on the 3Othof September next.
Delegates from Subordinates are re-
.quired to be furnished with certifi-<
Gates Of election.
s COMMUNICATIONS.
Letters seeking information. docu-
ments, and allmatters connected with
the cause. should be addressed 10
CHARLES II. LEWIS, OF Richmond. Va
who will attend to them promptly.
The Secretaries Of Subordinate
Lodges shall make 4 report on The
first and fifteenth Of every month, Of
the number Of members attached to
their respective Leagues, with The
names and post Office address Of ALL
persons undecided as to whom they
will vote for.
#I BYLAWS.
Each Subordinate League NAV
adopt such Bylaws as it may deem
best for its own government.
The Corresponding Secretary shall
keep q regular record ofthe Leagues,
in the order in which they are organ.
lied. giving to each i'll appropriate
number.
This organization shall in no wise
conflict with the present organization
OF the American Party, but shall be
considered az an auxiliary.
INSTRUCTIONS. Is.
F1RsT Each League shall prepare
q careful register Of every voter resid-
ing within its jurisdiction--keepingi
three columns, viz: Americans, lem
ocrats. and doubtful; making the
doubtful column sufficiently large to
include every voter who can be swery
ed either to or from the support 81
the American Ticket.
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SUPERVISORS
Speech ofa New Mexican ii Congress.

The Hon. Mignel a. Otero. III
whose favor the contested seat in tie
House Of Representatives, as delepate
from New Mexico, was decided |a,t
week, concluded a speech III his own
behalf il the following eloquent
strain:
1 piaHf my hopes upon no party
PLATFORM; | seek aid from no party
sources; | rest my claims upon its
merits upon truth, upon justice, and
upon that sentiment which will re-
spect the sovereign will Of New Mex
leo, whose son am; for / am d native
there, and to the manner born. |
come here, not as a successful adven
rurer from the restless water Of DO
litical speculation; Icome because my
people sent me. | shall only return
TO them when You reject me. But
whatever your actions may be, I shall
never cease to believe and promul-
gate the sentiments have always
entertained, that the brightest and
happiest day that ever dawned upon
New Mexicofwas that on which she
was annexed to this Union. And Il
Here, 90 | have there, Congratulate her
most heartily upon the happy event;
and hope that she, wheeling n the
line Of her adopted sister Territories. i
and GLOWING the train ofthis bright
constellation ofStates, shall, BY strict
observance Of the constitution by q +
proper devotion to- the principles Of
liberty by keeping step to the music
Of the Union, present, in the future 81
America, no mean glory, or canse
her sister States to blush, either for
her want of fidelity to the bond Of
Union, Or the patriotism and virtue
that make yon one and indissoluble.