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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-02-06

and pfirileges Of sosereienty, 70 make
sreaties and form alliances with osher ma
tDns; and the Federal Gosernment vial
havs 10 right 70 htssiere win her, for
she has,complied with the lsw, asked for
admission upon an equal footing with the
other States, and been rejected. Con-
gress win and can have no right to de-
grade her again into the condition Of .
Territory. Il is true that the Federal
Government may have the power 70 %
ercs her into measures, osepPoWer herby
force, and hold her as conquered prov
ince, which al must admit is contrary to
the teachings Of the Declaration Of INDIE
pendence, the Constitution Of The United
States, and the Billof Rights.
The position we assume is this: That
whcneycr a Territory has complied with
the laws, formed a State government, and
applies for admission into the Union, and
her application is rejected, she is then .
sovereign and Independent State, made
50 by the action Of Congress- itself, and
our Confederscy win be by that action
mutilated and destroyed, for il is with
our Constitution as with the laws Of ma
ture-the chain that binds US together,
II one link be broken. whether "tenth o.
ten thodsandth breaks the chain alike"
To subject her by force would be contra
ry TO all the teachings Of freedom. Rea-
son and mutual benefits is the centripotsl
forcc which binds this Confederacy TO-
gether. The bayonet the broad sword
arc the arguments Of despotisms; and
whenever We resort TO 1t for the purpose
Of forcing people into the Union who
have<been sbsolyed from all allegiance TO
il by our own action. then the death -knell
Of this Republic viii be sounded, and an.
Earchy and confusion viii reign supreme.
Weshayc merely thrown out these few
hints upon a very important subject with
tho hope that they may attract the atten-
ton Of some ADLER writer and wiser head
dian ousR who will take the subject up
and discuss il IN all its bearings. We
belisye Il 10 be one which should claim
The attention Of all thinking men, especi-
ally at this time, when fanaticism and
blind bigotry rule the hour-when North
ern trsitors re thfeatning 70 tear the
chords Of our Union asundef, and South
ern Know -Nothings are playing into their
hands BY refusing to unite with the Dem
ocrats, the only national and Constitt-
tional party now in existence y. And =
prominent Southern man, John Minor
Bolts, is endeayoring TO reach the Presi-
dental chair By holding out a light for
them to see to do It by. We call upon
'the conservative men Of all parties 70
unite 10 stem this tide Of fanaticism, for
upon their action hangs the continued
Union or dissolution of these States.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-02-06
Foreign News.
ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA.

ARRIVAL OF THE AFRICA.
NEw York, Jan. 90.
The steamship Africa, with Liver
pool dates Of the 9th inst, arrived
this morning.
Her news consists merely Of an ex-
tension Of peace rumors received by
last steamer. ~
Russia's answer to the Western
propositions, could not possibly be
expected before the 10, and would
probably be delayed some days longer,
It is anticipated that it will contain
neither an absolute assent nor q re-
fnsal, but will name counter propo.
sails to be settled by renewed confer.
ence.
The feeling in England continues
war-ike, and in France is again be
coming SO.
The Russians are incessant in pre-.
parations for the Spring campaign.
Nothing important has been ire.
ceived from the Crimea. The docks
of Seyastopol were blown up BY the
French on the 22d Of December.
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y
flight, then swhole city is moved in ap-
parent sympathy; and all 70 Keep the
rightfsl owners outof their constitutional
rights. y 10 fblly erinced just . SCUM Is
the fugitive Slaves are beyond the reach
Of probable rcscne.
Tho most that can DO claimed for free
negroes in those States which provide
most literally for themIis, they are atlib-
Ferty toliye. If they can, against tho fear
full odds Of sharpers who are ever ready
% profit by the proceeds Of their labor.
And when theirabili,y or win to work
has passed away, they are left destitute
Of necessity; and when they can live no
longer, they are at perfect i5srty to lie
down and die, unprovided for and IN
cared for. Such is about the sum total
offree negroes liberties in the free States,
as q general rule. And that their con.
dition thus described is much better than
their brethren in their native country,
those who know will not call in question
and that Southern slaves are well proxi.
did for in sickness and old age, is a fact
well attested; therefore, the condition o.
the Southern slaves is better than any Of
the free Of their race; the fierce denun-
Citations Of ultra Abolitionists to the con-
trary Notwithstanding.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-02-06
Slavery Question,
=
I VII.

In the last preceding article some Of
the benefits descending to slaves were
noticed. We now propose to show tina,
the condition Of Southern slaves, as a
general rule, is better than any Of the So
called free of their race. And in presen-
ting this branch Of the subject, il is unne.
cessary to enter extensively into. rela-
tive comparison Of their condition IN
their native country with those various
ly situated in the United States, for the
most ultra Abolitionists will admit that
those living in the enjoyment Of what lib
critics are granted them in the free States,
are elevated far above those Of their ma
tive country. Hence, It will follow il
we can show that the Southern slaves are
in better condition than the negroes
who are living in the free States, our pro-
position win be sustained. ri -, =:
Whatever the preconceiycd notions oil
Iany may be. we are required to deal with
facts as we find them existing. When
we come to consider the relative position
Of free negroes. so called, we are forced
to the conclusions that the term freedom
is butts solemn mockery, when applied
to them. They are no where free, IN the
proper sense ofthst term-the term when
applied to negro. implies an abject and
detected slase. The highest tribunals OF
the nation have decided that they shall
not be recognized as citizens Of these
United States. Hence We are required
to consider the strange paradox of free
men deprived Of all civil hbertiesl Their
color, conduct and disposition necessari-
" exclude them from the enjoyment Of
cwilliberty. This test having been full
|ly made in the free Statee. some Of Them
have enacted she most stringent lave in
volving the interests Of the African race
making il q penal offence even to feed
Or employ them in any kind Of service.
Active industry is the only proper
foundation OF guarantee ofsucoess in any
enterprise; and all men require sinula-
ting Incentive 70 action: and as negroes
are lazy, INDECENT sort Of people, they
require more % prompt them 70 vigilance
than do athssa. Hence, when they one
left 70 themselves. unprotected and un-
cared for. they fall back into their wanted
Alsness Glide down tbs scale Of apps.
tats dsgeneracy until they ara lodged q
fttle below the brute beast. Such has
been the history Of their race when lcfi
to themselves. ever sinosz NoalPs male,
diction rested upon Ham.
That there are differences inthe treat-
msnt they receive in different communi.
lrties IN the free States l. admitted. but
that they are unprotected IN III is equal.
lly commended. except fugitives in Their
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-02-06
The Little FEInklsr.

Il Z. y
The Little Twinkler down in Buffalo,
last week, tried 10 assume the form Of a
Comet, and would be to US very frightful,
ifit had anything else than 8 polecat's
tail, by which il scattefs about It's usual
quantity Of falsehood and sldnder: We
are compelled to take no further notice
of that paper this week, for. the want Of
space.--Eanasska Repatlican.
"My naithefs ould, Biz, and she has
rather forgotten herself in speaking TO my
Teddy, that Gamma weel bidc TO be contra
DIGIT, las / kcn uaebody Ikea il IL they
could help themsells. y
II seems that the two editorialsin out
paper Of the 9Si ult., has succeeded in
putting the venerable editor Of the Ka-
nosaa Reps5liean into an awful rage, y
much 30 that be has mistaken the truth
for the essential essence. Of polecst. We
do. not vendor at this, for we are well
awars Of the fact that truth. to o Free.
soiler, Is .'atumbling block, and TO a
Know Nothing f0Olishness. The editor
cannot complain Of any discourtesy IN
our part, forhe was the first 70 call names.
We wait with psience b see what fur
tier notice he win take 81 our articles.
HE charge Of Islander and faisehood'
WIN net avsil Rim. He must "iace the
Ihusie." and sssad up 70 The truth, how.
evss f5sndye 1t may be 70 bis nostrus.
Psckpocksts always are The 6sstEs0 cry
out ''stop thicfp 's And h every con.
troyersy the one who frst gets out Of
temper and calls his opponent liar and
sslanderer, Is conscious 81 being in that
predicament himself. The quotations we
rnads from the Republican are correct,
and We contend We have . right y draw
the inference from them that We have
But we forbear, and will wait with pa
tience 10 see his defence. Z r
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-02-06
News Items.

GEx. S. F. CARY.- This Justly Gel.
ebrated temperance orator lectured al
the University Of Virginia, on Satnr'
day week, and at the close Of his
eloquent speech, seventy-six OF the
students attached their names to the
pledge. "./
SUNDAY LIoUoR LAW III INEw Or
LEASs.- In New Orleans, recently, q
Sunday law was proposed, closing on
the Sabbath all rum shops and place:
of amusement, except theatres. The
measure actually passed one branch
of the city government, but was de
feated in the other. III #
UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN
Washington dates of the 22d says
negotiations Between the u. States
and G. Britain, are still open, de
spatchcs having been sent by las
steamer. Nothing has transpire.i
since the Presidents message Il
change the aspect Of our relations
abroad. NJ
The Democrats Of Alabama, il
State convention assembleb have ex
pressed their preference for Genera
Pierce for President.
The Petersburg Democrat notice.
lin circulation there tho followin.
counterfeit notes: IS on the Bank o
Georgetown. SIC; IS Oh the Me
chanics and Farmers Bank Of George
town, 8. G., los on the Farmers Banl
of Virginia; and Sc OH the Bank o
Kanawha. tHr#
Grain markets throughout France
show further tendency to decline
Last years crop was not DO defcien
as interested parties represented.
DREAplu DIsAsrER-THIRrY LIVE
LesT.-The ship Dennis, bound from
New York, for Hayre, foundeFed o
sea ON the 9th when the captain, see
ond mate, three cabin passengers, anl
part Of the crew, thirty il all, wer'
lost. Sid. H.. H:. IT.
DEAp.-Mr. John OutteR, an ole
citisen Of Portsmouth, died in tina
place, on Sunday night last.
Rev. VIZ. BuEkR. One Of the ven
cradle pioneers of Methodism in thu
west died . short time since. Mr.
Burke was born In Loldonn county
Va, in ITO. I:
WAsHNGroH, Jan. 92.-Amid con
fiicting statements authentic infor
nation warrants the following asser
tons: Champions recall has been de
manded, and the ExequatDrs Consull
at New York, Philadelphia and Gin
cinnati will be revoked. Buchanan
haslnot and viii not be recalled, un
less at his own at request No spe
cial message, relative to foreign Of
fairs, has been contemplated to either
House of Congress, much less having
been subjected to q cabinet consulta
|fion. III IN ~:
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-02-06
By the Santa Re Nail. |
4 ST. LOUIS, Jan. 90,

7 l. = ST. LOUIS, Jan. 90.
The Santa Fe mail arrived at In
dependence yesterday. The new
from the Territorylis unimportant. !
A fight occurred between the Capot,
Indians and the Mormons. Severa
Of the latter were killed and mucl
property taken.
The difficulty originated in an at
tempt to drive the Indians off theil
own land. 4 IN r. -.
The Legislature had been in session
three weeks. E
There was much snow in the noun
tains and the weather was intensel,
cold. 49,. s- .--.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-02-06
From California. /
NEW ORLEANS. Jan. %

~ NEW OkLEAN6, Jan. 20.
The steamship Daniel Webster has
arrived, with dates. from San Juan Ia
the 10th inst, and San Francisco to
the 9Th.
The Star of the West left San Fran.
cisco to the 9Th. / "
The Star of the West left San Fran
cisco with $50 passengers, and ST..
900, 900 in treasure for New York.
A severe shock Of an earthquake
was felt in San Froncisco on the Sd
inst.
Attachments amounting to nearly
one hundred and fifty thousand dol,
lars, had been issued against Lucien
Herman, an extensive money agent
of San Francisco.
Silsbee, the Yankee Comedian, died
at San Francisco on the 22d nit.
The Sacramento Valley Railroad
had been opened twenty-five miles.
New rich diggings had been dis
covered on the American river.
News from the mines generally
was encouraging.
Trade was dull, there being little
demand from the interior!
Flour and grain were dull.
The Daniel Webster brings dates
from Oregon to the Goth December.
Nothing has been heard of Col. Kin.
ney's party that went TO attack Fort
Walla Walla; which wis in possession
of the Indians.
The Indians still continue their dep.
relations in Northern California.
George N. Chase, american Con
sui at Eaharnia, is dead.
Nicaragua advices to the 22d state
that Walker was receiving accessioni
BY every steamer. His effective force
amounted to $50 men.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-02-06
/ Kansas

!. We devote few thoughts this week to
very important subject from pre-
sent appearances tho Congress of the
United States will soon be called 10 act
upon, and upon that action will depend
the psrpituity or dissolution Of our Union
-ye mean the admission or rejection Of
Kansas into the, Union wien she has
fulfilled the requirements of the law and
becomes sovereign and independent
State. La. II 4. Eli
s. The Constitution says that "newStates
may be admitted Into this Union by the
Congress Of the United States" And it
also says, 1.-THE citizens Of each State
shall be entitled 70 allithe privileges and
immunities Of citizens in the several
Ssates." Now what We, wish Il. come at
i this: Suppose Kansas. when she has
ber requisite number Of inhabitants, forms
her State government, and recognizes the
right Of her citizens to hold slaves as
property, or, in other words, she applies
for admission into the Union as q slave
State, (which she has an undoubted right
70 DO, for theright legally. TO hold the
negro in bondage is one Of the privileges
and immunitiB granted to the citizens Of
the several States and her application
for admission i rejected. would not this,
IN effect BE- q dissolution Of the Union
sevar;ng or Topping Of . portion Of our
territory BY the act Of Congress- !? We
think il would. As long as it is Ter
ritory il belongs to the United states--
the whole not part; and the Congress Of
The United States has 4 right 70 exercise
jurisdiction over it. as far as the constitu-
ton gives them . rightIt do I. Bm as
son a the Territory has sufficient popu-
iation 10 become Slate, and forms her
State government BY the formation Of :
Constitution and the election Of her Off
cers. that jurisdiction ceases.
The government has entered into q
compact ofan agreement with the citi-
sens Of every State, tothis effect: that Il
you 30 into the Territories Of the United
Ststes, and settle there. you shall be pro-
iecsed in all the rights and privileges Of
m american citizen, and the law viii
protect yca in the enjoyment and pa Of
AZ properly recognized as such by the
Constitution. - long ss i remains 1
Territory; but - coon e Il baOomes q
Gsats. then Congress ceases TO haye any
jurisdiction over i. nntl il 3 admitted
intothe Union, With IN tbs rights and
lpFirileges Of The other sGes reserved toit
Thus. Il Congress rejects Kansas and
rcfnses To admit her into the Union afsel
che becomes a State BY complying with
the laws. and ding IL that Is required 81
her on her part. she win be. by the action
81 Congress, absolved from any allegi.
aice % The Federal Government and b.
a slsct. ! free. sovereign and indepen-
5ent State Bee 70 exercise al the rights
-
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-02-06
HOUSE or DELEGATES.
Thursday. Jan. II, 1856

Il Mr.. Christian, from the committee
on Roads, &C., reported q bill to in
crease the capital stock Of the James
River and Kanawha Company, and to
authorized . subscription thereto by
the, Commonwealth. .7
BY Mr.. rutherford OF reporting
a general law imposing additional re-
strictions upon oil the Banks Of this
State.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-02-06
SENATE.

The Senate bill to provide for the
payment Of the bonds Of the James
River and Kanawha Canal Company,
which are guaranteed by the State,
originally contemplated the payment
ofthc interest for 1856 and 1s5I.-
Tho House amended the bill so as to
provide only for the bonds falling due
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-10-09
CITY OF WASHINGTON. THURSDAY MORNING. OCTOBER g. 1856

sed under The contract sha have been removed
yard specially authorized BY The department
IL will be stipulated In the contract that default sn DC
delivering all o. any OF he afuees
the and places above osiaed
In the said parties VIII oe aud pay 70 me
qudated damages sum oil money equal 70 twice
Of herein agreed upon a. he Per 70
b. paid for The articles actual delivery thereof which
damages recovered nom time 10 time as they &C
-
The sign the contract and their responsibility Ger
collector district a'loIhey OF some sef
person satisfactorily known 10 the bureau,
the that the bureau shall have the
without damage To the gov
smment Congress shall have made sufficient appfopha
The completion OF the works es
and which this advertisement Is based and shall also
diminish the quantities named Ia the
schedule hye
offers shall be accepted will be notified by letter
ofce which shall be considered saeien
supplies sPeclnsd with
the date OF notice from tue bureau Of me accept
bid will be made with some onef person or
such defaung bidder VIII be held
sponsbe for all deiinquencies ~
strict conformity with this advertisement
will, a the option of the bureau, be rejected
accepted viii be nohed ana CON
will be ready for execution thereafter US may be
practicable.
Sep lg-law4w
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TO Druggists and the People.

NOu hereby against spurious limitations Of D De
Grahs aElecnc O,n shall prosecute parry who
my copyrighted bills TINS genunol Electric OIL has cured the
mayor of Camden o piles and fheumadm also, Hon Iohn VII
hanson gdnn, Hon y. kngsuh, (whm took Of his
oche day and than 100 Others IN Philadelphia
have been published In the Philadelphia Ledger
wholesale dealers n Phsdopha would
scamp ray Of tho ascaity o counsng ln Harrisburg Pa
John Wyethe weksown druggist there, The
and imprisonment Of Valentine who attempted
uoh of ibis valuable remedy.
pHLlpKLyEtA, May 5, 1855.
10 hs People and DruEE hTourhoui hs Omitted Saiess
I of BY Prof De Gratis Electric or Joe Free Yves
Philadelphia NJ rheumasmj Mr. Rodenbos MONTGOMERY county
bowels Maynnd Providence shingles and casct
bsa Mr. Spence Chestnut street, felon and neuralgia
Henry Campbell Lower Marion, Of burns and scarlet oVer ans
eighteen others
or druggist the only genuine Electric oil
made proprietor his old Oee, 70 which
all orders be addressed 20 procure the genuine.
Prof CHAs. DE GRATH,
Old Once, 20 South 9Th street., near Chestnut
Tor sae bv CHARLES ,srOTT,
Jply ie"9 Washington, b. c.
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proposaIs for Ere citing the Custom House, a. c..
at Georgetown, ID. q.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

-.ar
September "a, 1856.
pAED PROPOSALS. will be received al this department unt
day OF November A. d. So az ~ O'Clock for
3 Georgetown custom house and pot once ae
% as 10 6e elmer building for
Snt hnds blIs OF parcels should accompany each
Sd win each Kind IL work, aud the total amount
ed ou the right 10 reject accept
sssst on e United requires III the department also
bids of persons whom
a IA us believe will faithfully prItorn The
attempted 10 obtain by indft cuoo and
m bids and all T. upon below iar price
10 the work t,,...,. ,,., :.
such bidders until details are FURNISHED
which shall b subject revision of the department,
bid shall be equuby appoIionod upon the whoe
work guide the department In making payments ,
done ana materials
e sImtle uf an agenl department appointed for hat
noe will be paid na the work progresses, and
In p completion OF the Contract ana ac
by the agent aforesaid and be forfeited
IN Of non iuhiment OF contract.
S only y sa 81 h eq ssefea
tho Treasury will be forfeiture OF The same.
must accompanied by written signed
by persons, (ceed be by the Unied States
district Judge attorney of distret in the OF $4,000,
popoionate amount II Tor part,
bidder WILL when TequiTed ms proposal De accepcd
ier bond and sufficient securities for
faithful performance.
Plans working drawings be examined af
days. information Obtained on application TO the
department. 80, 49,, = :,
Custom House, will be opened O'clock the
lastd day named for receiving the same. ~ -
Secretary of the Treasury.
sent 24-2aw6Odays flint. s. Star
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Proposals for furnishing the Paper for the Pub
lie Printing.

UTFIUE sprKRIKTEKpKEr or rHE PUBLIo PRIKTINs,
Washington, October /, 1855
pursuance provisions Of the Act provide for
cutting the public printing approved 90 1882 sealed
proposals WI" be received al this once, IN he capitol uh inc
Tst Monday i day. of DScembeT at twelve O'CLOCK
iashng required the public printing TOT
the Of December 1880, and enans
on the lat day Of December 1857.
The snoined lat specifics nearly be asceraned the
quantity quality and description OF each kind OF that wiz be
required;
10000 printing paper, uucaendered "a BY
80 Inches and 10 weigh forty hve pounds TO The reanI si
4eO sheets.
1000 hne printing PaFer faendered TO measure q BY
" inches, aud weigh ny-sK pounds TO The seam OF
4oO sheets
CLASS Ill.
5000 supoine caenhered printing paper 10
measure "a by 80 inehes and 10 weigh any wo pounds 10
the Team of 4oO sheets.
CLAssV.
80 supednc hadsized and caendcred printing
measure "a by ~ inches and 10 weigh forty eight
pounds 10 the ream OF ioO sheets.
CLASS W
be required, corresponding in weight with
paper measuring 10 by "a inAes aud weighing nty
pounds per Of AGO shee6.
Glass vi.
900 supeIhne plate paper (caended uncaendeed
be requed) 10 by "a inches md of such weight
per rean may be required
The fibre OF the of each of the above classes be of linen
and all adueaon with mineral other sub
stances, fair whcness, and qufes Of -four
and
4s0 sheets. Uniformity and weight
will be required and bundle exclusive of wrappefs)
under hve the standard weight will be
ceived and weight will all required MIXING
Of thcknesses up weight
Will be considered a violation OF the contract