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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-27
Judge COnklin's Testimony.

Judge Conklin, Of New York, a
friend Of Willard Fillmore, and his
Minister to Mexico, in a late speech
made the following apology for him
signing the fugitive slave law: H. \
"Qf this, gentlemen, | have to say
"a few words, that, are due alike to him
and myself. THE friendly relations
that have long subsisted between US,
the high opinion ! entertain. Of his,
patriotism, integrity and talents; the
confidence he saw fit to repose in me,
and the great personal kindness have
received at his hands, while he filled
the Presidential office, all .conspire to
render it painful to me to withhold
my support from him; and had he
been brought forward under other
auspices, as | cherished a vague hope
he might be, it would have afforded
me d corresponding degree Iof salts
faction to Yield him that support.
am aware OF the perSiStent, and
7 do,,ht nj, 10 some eytent success
fpI industry with which for wears he
has been exhibited Nv those Who had
formed q different estimate Of his
character. in an attitude that. if j had
believed it to be just, would have
rendered it inconsistent in me, hold
inc fine nrinciplesI I'D relative 10 ala.
very to favor his Elevation to the
Presidency under ar,y Circumstances.
Rnt in ;mnutino ia him 4 willineness
To extend and fortifv slavery. 3 an
ns,,g,,o5ed lis assaHanta ILL., dons
I;,,, ;n;ust;ea. Ifbelieye.l III the con.
tr,ry fbat he at;H 6oIae Slavery in
the abstract. as he Il known formerly
to have done, in as great q5horrence
as they 90. Inc evidence constantly
citea 70 Justly ts,s sharse u u, s a4.a aa g
t 4, IN motive Slave bill. Tie aIterp a.
tive was to interpose his Veto. But
no one had a right 10 expect him to
this. for he had no right himself to do
liz. Either from doubt about its con-
stitutionality. or from Difference to the
opinion Of those who questioned it,
he did appoint the usual precantion
of submitting the bill to the examina-
ton of the Attorney General and ask
~. n N.,Ntt5 :.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-27

ssMa, didn't the minister say last
Sunday, that The sparks fly upwardsl''
Yes my dear, how came You to-
think ofthat?n
Because, yesterday saw consin
Sally's spark staggering along the
street and falling downwards.'
fsBriget put this child to bed she
must be sleepy. Y
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-27
Benton Electoral Tiskst Withdrssn.

] ST. LOUIS, Aug. IA The Benton
Democracy have withdrawn the elee-
torial ticket infayor Of the antics; but
without giving up past principles o.
doctrines.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-27

SoFTENING THE EXPRESSION. That's
q whopping big lie, said Tom. No,
replied Dick, s'its only afnlminating
enlargement Of Elongated yeracity.'
Tom took off his hat, elevated Ills
eyes, and held his tongue.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-27

The Fs. Fremont, Fillmore, Ere.
soil, Falsehood, Fuse, Fiddlesticks,
Foolery.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-27

DodtaI.
The Dismissed.
By GEORGE P. MORRIS.

Il suppose she was right in rejecting my
d. n prayers, e
But why, tell me why, did she kick me-
IF down. stairs?"-HALLocK.
j. The wing of my spirit is broken,
! My day-star of hope has declined;
For month not word have ! spoken
. That's either polite or refined.
Ny minds like theysky in bad weather,
When mist-clouds around US are curled
And viewing myself altogether,
I'm the yeriest wretch in the world
Fl wander about like yagrant-- y
Ispend half my time in the street;
Ny conducts improper and fragrant,
/ quarrel with all that meet
Mydress, tools wholly neglected,
a NV hat pull over my brow
And / look Ike fellow suspected
OF wishing to kick up row..
In vain I've endeavored to borrow
From friends "some material aid -"
For my landlady views me with sorrow,
When she thinks ofthe Bill that's unpaid
Abroad, my ac9uaintances aout me,
The ladies' cry, BLESS US, look there's
And the little boys cluster around me,
LII As sensible citizens stare.
+ One saws .:He's victim to cupid"
Another, ellis conduct is bad"
Athird. HE is awfully stupid"
A fourth, '.He is perfectly mad!'
] And then Lam watched like bandit,
Mankind with me all are at strife;
BY Heaven. no longer iii stand it.
But quick put an end to my life!
: we thought Of the means--yet | shuddel
4 Atdagger, or ratsbane, or rope;
At.drawing with lancet my blood, or
: Atrazor without any soap,
Suppose kshould fall n5aeduel,s
And thus leave the world@with eclat!
:, But to dieswith bullet il. eruel----y.
Besides, 't@duld be breaking the law!
Yet one, way remains: to the river I
III fly from the goading of care!
But drown!-oh!@@the thought makes me
A terrible death, declared! shiTer:
All, no!--I'll once more see my Kitty, 4
And parry her cruel disdain--
. Beseech her to take me in pity,
And never dismiss me again: js
!
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-27

L,.lt L.f gseI
h RETRAcTIoN OyER TINE LEFr An
ingenious English statesman having
charged an officer Of the Government
with dishonesty, was required to re-
tract it before tie House 81 Commons,
which be didin tile following words:
81 said be was dishonest, I'll true.
and ! am sorrR for il. Z 81
This was satifactory. But what
was the surprise the. following day to
zee said retractian printed III the pa
lperth4s:
said he was dishonest; If il true;
and | am sorry for it.
Thus BY q single transportation Of
q comma and \ semi colon, the ingen-
lious slanderer Represented himself as
4 not only having made 10 retraction,
but as having reiterated the charge |
Es 4 poor rule that won't work both
ways,
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-27

VINO GoEs BEIow. "A Patlander
having hired his services Is cl,t' soma
ice, was asked If he could |use the
cross cut saw.
BE jabers, AL it's jist messlf that
can do il, I said pat,
/ He was accordingly sent in compa
ny with his co5laborer, Jimmy NJ
TWonlter, 70 gut some Ice ara on
reaching the centre ofthe pond the
cav was produced with both handles
still inItheir place. The yerdant son
looking ct the saw very coolly, put
his hand in his pocket, and drawing
|therefrom q cent turned to his com.
panion, and raising the cent, called 10
called to his friend: ),
Now, Jimmy, fair play head Or
tail who goes below
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-27

Why are youug ladiesof Missouri
sweet Because they are No lasses.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-27

4 49, <sf 81 astg aS
Boy In the garden, ia ia.
Mother w you have been swim
ing, you know how / cs6tioned Won
about going to the creek Twill have,
TO correct you. 81 IL vonr ba;r
how wet It is9', ,''''t 's
Boy Oh, ~ Ma. this e not water
it is swear
Mother IA, Charley, ! have
caught you fibbing. yonr sh;rt Il
wrongfside entl' 1F 4
Boy, triumph Oh, / aid that
just now Mar, cIiasb;no III fsncs s,i''s
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-27

Can't AFFoRD IT {. Come in Joe.
and let's take d drink.
THANK ye, Thomas, can't afford
it,"
"Well but I'li pay for it,
.Oh, I'm not speaking Of the mon
ey.
.What then!a
Loss Of health and energy, mora
principle, character peace Of mind
| self-respect and q sweet breath.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-08-27

Why Is q horse halfway through
gate Ike . penny Kase i Is heai
on one side and talon The other.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

MOUNT VERNoN-A writer in the Alexandria Ca
zette says that Nh. Washington will sell the Mount
Vernon estate to the State Of Virginia but to no one
else. The sale to the State Of Virginia, the writer
says, was not included in recent letter Of Mr. Wash
ngton to South Carolina lady, in which he stated
that Mount Vernon was not for sale The Gazette ex-
presses the belief that the writer states accurately Mr.
Washington's views on the subject. .@-
[Alr. W. offers two hundred acres, including the
tomb &C., for 100000 and eight hundred acres con-
tiguous if required, for$loO the tomb to bepre
served in perpetuity for the purpose now occupied
and also, as burying place for Mr.. John A. Wash
ngon and family half an Of land around it to be
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

BUILDING STEAMSHIPS FOR Russ1A.-A New York
paper says: 'a M ' H ~
The Russian navy officers who have been in this
ton of some large men-ofwar for their government,
have been recalled. Russia will now want steamers
for the Black sea instead of war vessels The re-
ported arrival in this country of Admiral Greenap,
one of Russa most distinguished naval officers who
was lately on special mission to Stockholm, may,
therefore, have connexon with the establishment Of
the proposed line Of steamers which must of COURSE
be built in this country since Russia-both govern
ment and peoples resolved to- free herself from the
tutorship hitherto exercised over her by England.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

SUICIDE OF A WOMAN BY JUMPING FROM A CAR
On yesterday morning s down train from Chicago
took place. A woman, name unknown; jumped from
the window of the saloon. The cars were in full
speed, and she was Instantly killed. She had with
her four children. At the time she made the fatal
jump, the cars were two miles west Of Sturges
From strangeness of manner exhibited by her dn-
ring the evening" the passengers think she must have
been insane. The children, we are informed, have
been properly cared for by people in the CITY, Toledo
Commercial, Gath llt. e. ace = st'Ets g31
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

phia, Ledger, for the purpose of showing that the
boasting of the English journals that the commerce
and navy Of this country would be swept Ont OF
existence Withna year after the decaration OF var
between the United States and Great Britain, mas
prepared a list Of the captures made by our httle
navy in the war of 1872 81 i;ssq. Ia Ia45sg5g
War vessels 56 in ALL carrying s6s guns merchant a
ships, 254 brigs 6l0; schooners, 52o sloops, 100
various classes reeaptured 750-naklng 2,56s yes
To this is to be added % vessels of. war lost by
wreck or otherwise carrying 500 guns and We have an
aegreeate Of 3ss vessels carrying 967T guns. From
this bref record it win appear that our
neghbors are boasting of their skill in game that
two can play at. So 57=lfa5a 4
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

There is tolerabe prospect that in the mountains
of Virginia there will remain snow enough to afford
good sleghing during the entire summer. CORES
pondent Of the Hardy Whig, writing from Pendleton
county, says the in the Allegheny mountains at
this time averages three and a-half feet deep; and
the writer is informed that it is drfted in places
to the depth of from hundred to one hundred and
fifty feet that the top branches of the taest trees
barely project above the surface. .s p Iu'nr. .
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17
"A Brown Study.

Il Isat me down in thought profound,
This maxim wise drew; 4. 4 .,5-,5-5a. I.
It's easier far to like girl. ,F-s5'
=" Than make girl like you! s&.lg
= But after all Idon't believe 58i#7
szI Ny heart will break with woe; t.sg 3
If she's inclined to, love g that chap" ,s1
Why, bless her, let her go Y.
q Why, bless her, let her go! -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

A DAUGHTER OF SOUTH CARoL1NA,-Mss Peggy
Land, q young woman of Pickens District, about
twentyfour years of age, after trying weaving card
ing spinning and sewing last year went to farming,
and made cotton which netted her $lO0. Her corn
crop was two hundred and fifty bushels, worth sixty
cents per bushel and she made thiryive bushels Of
wheat worth one dollar and fifty cents bushel She
accomplished this herself without any assistance
hiring: She plowed, drove the cart cut her wheat,
cribbed her corn, ETC. .d ,55. p -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

The Newark N. J.) Mercury says the. Western
numbers Of citizens are selling out their property and
preparing to follow those who have sold out before
and emigrated westward. The parties leaving are
chiefly mechanics and laboring men of the better
petence are greater towards the setting sun than
there Some of them will probably change their
opinion in the matter after short experience IN the
land of their hopes " eE.7S -s7'+ - -rN' wi ."
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

LATER FROM KEY WEsT.-By the arrival at Mo-
bile of bark ". H. Brodie, from Havana, via Key
West have dates from the latter point to the 9Th
inst. The Key of the Gulf Of the 10th inst, has
the following: a=Fs rSa aeytbhG a9a8oi1 4a r
The sloop Plume arrived here On the Sd inst bring
ing intelligence of ship being ashore at Tortugas
The agent of underwriters returned in the sloop.
By the arrival Of the U. s. schooner Activa, Capt
Watlington we learn that it is the ship Jas Guthrie
Of Portsmouth, Va, Capt Chase, from Mobile bound
to Farol, in Spain, with cargo of spars. She ran
ashore on the 2sth ult at P. NJ in fog, on North
Key Flat. She is said to be very fine ship Of from
700 to 800 TONS about one year DID, and draws nine
teen feet of water. When the Activa left an anchor
with one hundred and twenty fathoms Of chain had
been got out ahead, by which it was thought she
might be hove off. She has taken assistance from
schooner Flying Arrow, Capt. Sawyer, and sloop
Globe, Capt. Greene. She will probably get off and
proceed to New Orleans for repair. The Actiya left
| ToCtugas on the I'd inst - = = -
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

Town ELEcrroN.-The municipal election on Mon.
day last, resulted as follows Mayor E. Leet, DEM,
no opposition; Treasurer, E. Hills, American; Clerk,
w. W. Packie, dem, no opposition; Councmen, Jno.
Il. Henshaw J. F. Irvine, J. BarkduIl, J. Whiteman,
G. Hofman-three Americans and two Antics; Con-
stable, Lewis E. Turner, American, no opposition
[Bayou Sara Chronicle, 18th inst. J.s 4. Il, "
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

GooD.-The Wisconsin American q, State Council
has repudiated the nomination of Fillmore and declar-
ed for Black Republican Banks. That's the way with
the Freesoers everywhere they can't stand Fill
more, who did all he could when President, to crush
them out as Pierce has done the National Democrats
of New York. The Fillmore fires burnn1ore brightly
for the riddance 5l,E4: Gs7HprE Fqtsfs:tf atAgrsJ
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

"Where was I, ma" said little urchin one day to
his mother rs he stood gazing upon his drunken and
prostrate father, where was when you married pa
Why didn't you take me along? could have picked
ont 2 hetter man than he isH '-r
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

KASsAs.-At meeting in Abbeville, s. G., 400
were collected aid for Kansas emigration, and
gentlemen pledged themselves, severaly to give one
hundred dollars for the same object if three moro
could be found to do likewise. W.T. ~.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

THE Riots AT DEMARARA QUELLEp.-By the bark
Montezuma, from Demarara. March 22d we learn
that the riots at that port have been queed by the
Government, and that the Governor has appointed
Commissioners to ascertain the damage done by the
liza
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17
llen Orles,l,tIs;5 4, .,llaiilu Gresesm
Time to Me this truth has Taught


Time to me this truth has taught, M rag.,.
Otis truth that's worth revealing
More offend from want Of thought 2a I'5.+
Than from any want Of feeling--Esigs as4
If advice we would convey, IL \ q y.y ~
There's time we should convey it, fg
If we've but word to say,
There'sa time in which to say it. '..E'.A p!
Oft unknoWingly the tongue az, Nh ..,5;o
Touches on chord so aching,
That word or accent wrong, 8l-'@l2 e
Pains the heart almost to breaking
Many tear of wounded pride, 4; .:gg
Many fault Of human blindness, ...t.+5
/, Has been soothed or turned aside
By quiet voice Of kindness.
Many a beauteous flower, decays, .,.-.. Is,
Though we tend it e;er 50 much
Something secret in it preys, G5iiiSs$
Which no human aid can touch. III !s55
z So, in many lovely breast ,3& e .
+, Lies some canker-grief concealed, i, ,s.
That if touched is more opprestA 1850 q .ztl4
''a Left unto itself is healed! ~ VI
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

F1RE-A fire broke out this morning, at about half.
past ten o'clock in the residence of Capt B. White,
consuming his dwelling and several adjacent build
ings. Loss about $4,000. No insurance.-[Bayo
Sara Ledger, 18th. 4 a e .'4ssl ~ .nf- j.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

COFFEE IN CALlFoRNIA.--The California Farmer
expresses the opinion that hereafter coffee will be
grown in that State, for their own consumption and
also for exportation. ~ 49, n.aL. .L--l g.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

The CONNECTICUT ELEoTroN.-We have returns
now from every town in the State, but one, for Gov
vote ever cast in this State Ingham the Democratic
candidate for Governor lacks 1854 of an election by
the people. The House stands, Democrats 1O4, and
Opposition 127, with one to hear from, The Senate
has Democrats to Il Opposition. The American
State Ticket will be elected by the Legislature on
joint ballot.-[N. Y. Express 10th.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17
lOUAC HITA RIVER.

Leaves on THURSDAY, 18th inst, at s P. NJ.
, ~ r e G ULAR EVERY OTHER
FEEt, = Thursday packet-Fcr Camden French Port,
Beech Hills, Miller's Bluff, Champagnolle Moro,
Landing Ouacha City Loclomonde Mouth D. Arbone, Tren
ton Monroe Pine Bluff Casters Landing, Coumba Harrison
burg Trinity Black River and all intermediate landings on the
The fine fast running Light draught
packet steamer Judah Tauro, G. l.: Kouns, master, j.
W. Tobn clerk will leave above. For freight passage
having superior accommodations, apply on board or to
alO LEWIS SNAPP Il CO., 81 Front street
nrReturning, will leave Camden on Wednesday April 9th,
at A. NJ, stopping at Champagnoe Wednesday evening,
Marie Saline Alabama Landing Thursday morning,
ochomond Thursday evening" Trenton and Monroe on
day morning. Haronburg and Black River Friday night
arriving at New Orleans Sunday morning. .ls ,7,.st
E-Through bills ladng given, with privilege Of reshipping
R. H. Lindsey Freight and passengers guaranteed
to be taken to their place Of destination.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

FrRE.-A great coniagration in Philadelphia, on
the night of the 10th, destroyed $25o0O0 worth Of
property, including the plates Of Commodore Perrys
Japan Expedition. There was an insurance Of one
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

3," 4" Adam Somebody; his father was Nobody; and
he never had mother on account of the scarcity Of
yyomeDn 5zr5 is - 4s.5s fsz 84t8$i.5z5
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

GROWTH OF THE WEsT.-Dr. Root, of st. Louis,
has just sold for $24s75 site in St. Paul, Min,
which be purchased for 5000 six years ago. ~ y
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

ARCTIC SEAS IN NORTHERN LAKEs-Mr. James
strang, the monarch" Of Beaver Isle, Lake Michi
gan, the celebrated Mormon leader in sending to the
Smithsonian Institution his meteorological returns,
says: ~ W." "i's' w. '''Ii"- ~
As the mail is sent by man on snow shoes eighty
miles and back at my private expense, do not get
off but one or two month. Our winter so far, has
the field Of ice is immense beyond all example. 1
think there two thousand square miles more Of ice
north of the Maniton Islands than have been known
before within the date of the earliest tradition Nine
feet Of ice found by cutting through off South
Fox Island where ice was never seen before. This is
to be attributed as much to the stiffness of the water
as the severity of the cold Very little ice is banked
Most Of it remains undisturbed where first formed.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

,ARrLEss S1MpLIcrrY.-Ones of the sweetest Incl
dents which we have noticed for many -and
one which shows the effect Of early training assisted
by pure and undefled Imagination just fallen
nnder our observation. It is thus related Aslady
visited New York city and saw on the sidewalk a
ragged, cold and hungry little girl, gazing wistfuy
at some cakes in o shop window. She stopped and
taking the little one by the hand led her into the
store. Though she was aware that bread might be
crafty the shiyering and ororn one she bought and
gave her the cakes she wanted She then took her
to another place, where she procured her shawl
and other articles Of comfort. The g1atefu little
face, and with artess simplicity, said, g Are you
Gods wife?n Did the most; eloquent speaker ever
emnloY words To better adYantaga2
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

9 good and generous man is happy within himself
and Independent of fortune kind TO his friend. tenn
perate to bis enemy igiplsly Just. indefatgahy
aborious and discharges every duty with consistency
and congrnity of action.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-17

The man who held an oifiee, Y got tred and let
60 for the purpose of resting himself d short tire
when thea afice got away, and has not bseA heard
from since :. 83ssstszsr.z.