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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-16
Msanasss Extraordinary.

Sometime since while Capt. Ward
was sailing Q craft on the upper lakes,
a man fell. overboardin the evening.
The fact was Immediately discovered,
and the captain promptly threw q
number of loose articles into the lake
Tor the drowning man to seize upon.
Among these happened to be q bunch
Of shingles from thelot which the i'm
periled gentleman was having trans.
ported on the boat. When the vessel
was turned about. IL was fonni that
this bunch had Aoated within reach
Of the man, anil that he had sustained
himself upon It. He was taken on
board; and without expressing any
eratitu ie for his deliversnce, he told
the captain with considerable agita-
tion, that he shoult expsct pay for
HE shingles that had been thrown
,overboaaN Captain Wari replied
that be wasyery sorry that II hehad
known heshingles we're hia, be would
nat have done y. sy ~ srsa
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-16

Some years ago . Cincinnati paper
received and printed the first chapter
Of what promised to b 8 thrilling ro-
nance, with the expectation Of being
provided with the concluding portions
as they might be needed. The chap
ter was very ingenionly written, con-
clnded By leaving the principle char
acter suspended 6ythep eptaloons from
the limb ofa tree Qter 3 perpendicn-
lar precipice. ItSttracted the atten-
ton Of the press, and inquiries were
about 70 Be made concerning the con-
.tinuation Ofthe story and the fate of'
the hero.ip Day amer day the victin,ix.
publishers looked for the remaining
chapters, butin vain, they never came
tehand. Finding that they had been
sold, and wishing to put q stop 10 the
,joks . their Contemporaries were crack
ed ct their expense, they briefly. con-
,cluded the story thus;
Chapter iii. Conclusion. Affer
hanging to the trcacherous tree for
fonr weeks, his pataloons gave way
and Charlie, NJ .lvillsrollei headlong
over the yawning precipice. He fol-
. distance Of Ave miles, and came
down with. the small his hack across
a stake, which % Jared him that he
was compelled 10 travel in Italy for
his health. where he is 1t present resid-
ing. He is engaged iii the butcher
ing business, and is the father Of u
large family Of children!
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-16

A PUzzLEp IRrsH6AN. Nj. O'Ela.
herty undertook totell how many were
ct . party: II
The two Crogans was one; myself
was two; Mike Finn was three and
and and who and the devil waS
fourl Letme zee Counting bis ling
ersl the two Corgans was one, Mike
Finn was two, myself was three and
-bedad! there was four Of Us; butts
Patrick couldn't tell the other. Now
it, myselfth has it. Mike Finn
was one, the two Crogans was two,
myself was three and and by nv
sowl, | think there was but three ofusI
after all. sait
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-16
BpttnaiI..
Tho migrants Dying Child.

! & ) Ia " II r.
Father! I'm hungeredi give me bread;
Wrap close my shivering forml
Cold blows the wind around my head,
And wildly beats the storm;
Protect me from the angry sky,
Isink beneath its wrath, z@
And dread this torrent rushing BY;
Which intsrcspts our path.
Father! these California skies
You said were bright and bland {
But where, tonight. my pillow lies
Il this tie golden iandS H. E#.
IT'S well my little sister sleeps. s.tl..
Or else she. too, would grieve.-
But only see how still she sleeps;
She has not stirred since eve. ..=z z#.
I'll kiss her and perhaps she'll speak;
4 She'll kiss me back, ] know.
o, father only touch her cheek,
4 IT'S cold - very snowi
Esther! you do not shed atesr,
Yet little Jana has died.
o. promise when you leave ne here,
TO lay me BY her side! 4
And when yoa pass The torrent cold.
We've come 90 far to zee, !.
And you 60 on. beyond, for gold,
r. o, think Of Jane and mel
Father. I'm weary rest my head
Upon thy bosom warm
Cold blows the wind about my head,
And wildly bests the storml
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-16
MisttIIalltous.
:Tls boz RiII.L.

The following 10 90 much OF the
bill passed at the recent session OF the
Legislature of Virginia imposing
taxes for the support Of government, "
O. most interests our readers: e.
J On all lands and lots with the i'm.
improvements thereon, not exempt
from taxation, forty cents on every
hundred dollars value thereof, and
herein shall be included all lands and
lots, with the improvements thereon,
not exempt from taxation, Of incorpo-
rated joint stock companies, saving
institutions and insurance companies.
2. On ell the personal property,
moneys and credits required BY the
said net TO be listed, and not exempt
from taxation, except slaves under II
years Of age, forty cents on every
hundred dollars value thereof, and
herein shall be included oil the capt.
al invested or used in any nanufac-
turing business, or invested or eni-
ployed in any trade or business, ex.
cepting agricultural, for which no Ii
censcis required, and oil the personal
property and moneys Of incorporated
Joint stock companies, except the
moneys aud personal property that
constitute part of III. capital Of
banks, and except the moneys AMI
personal property that constitute part
ef the capital Of the banks,
and except the moneys and personal
property Of saving institutions and in
] surance companies which have de-
clared dividends within one year
preceding the frst day Of February.
B.. On every dave over - years Of
AGE, one dollar ana twenty cents; and
herein shall b incluied all slaves
over ~ years Of age, owned or hired
BY any company, institution or per-
son whatsoever. On every male free
negro between n and IS years, one
dollar. On every white male inhab-
limit who has attained the age Of q
year. eighty cents. !. I
!. 4. On the interest or profit which
may have been received BY any per-
con, or converted into principal 20 ~
70 become On interest bearing sub
ject, or otherwissa pproprissed, with
in the year next proceeding the LIT
day. Of February Of each year, arising
from bonds and ceftidcates Of debt Of
this or any other Stu or County. or
,of any Corporation created BY this or
any other State, elk and two.thifds
par centum. u 80 III Z
On the income or fees received du-
ring the yedssepding tie hrst day Of
February Of sach yeerin consideta-
ition ofthe discharee Of anyOfics a
enploymeut H. ths services q the
Staie, (otherEshan dirt o. a ollcef
receiving sslsry % of ths tssssaFy)
0f % co1Sid eEsticn ~ - dlScherge
Of any once q employi1e1t ii ~
service oE1by eofporSA ion, d d he
sFtyiS n any eAPsps. nm p -
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-16

We have often heard of men Who
had but one idea in their. heads e i
time. Il j. not 50 with my uncle
Joshua. AZ he sat down to dinner
the other day he asked d blessing mi
these words: ssFor what We are shout,
10 receive. may the Lord make % d..
" thankful; and added, 10 the same
breath. 'sSally, that steak i burnt %
4 crisp!p |,
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-16
IL The Rev. M. Smitk,na.

PATHErlc. Tic Rev. Mr.. Smitk,ns,
who, by tue way, was . holy horror Of
grammar and orthography, thus de-
scribes the departure 81 ! ''saint:'s
when ! arrove 1t the house Of my
diseased friend, Ne was perspirine
his last. Istood byhis bedside, and.
said, as he was too far gone 70 talk,
brother, if you feel happy now jist
squeeze my hand; and ne sqnose Il it. 's
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-16

The census statistics Of ofone par-s
ticular village il Iowa are drolli
enough. ifthe word Of the wag Who
make themnpcan be relied on. Re.
turned as 4 lows Irish It's; Am.
sfer'rm Dutch. 100; 81 str. ! d Dutch
300;s Whites, 007:-total population
AL This was the very iast census.
taken. ii II
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-16

An elderly man travelling ID 1 syaes
coach was amused BY 4 constant dre
Of words kept up between two ladies'.
One 81 Let kindly inquired 1.-THE con.
versation did not make bis head ache,
to which he replied. .s sSsf
No, ma'am. khsve been married
twenty eight years.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-16

A young gentleman 1t j ball. III
whisking about the room, ran biz
head against . lady. He began n
kind Of dandy like apology for his'
head work. Not word, sir aaid
the lady. sit il not hard enough to
|hurt anybody I" Dandy disappeared
among The crowd. ~,
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-16

a Pcsr OyYicE CCnIoor7sx The Solf
lowing ID i iac simile ofthe directiof
of ! letter dropped a. fhe Post O1lcs
q Bridgewater within sisR daya:
~fsJon pope
haly phacks allaas.
Probsbly intsndsd for 5ohn Ropey.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-16

Thsway tos Wis mans heift =
through Me head.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-16

sDiddy, lIas thet surly m
~ a ~ onoW ftom the p61eno1''
q. .sur 2. sDid: he cIcSr II a. ~
: :s''ss' s'asy' q u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-01-22
Proceedings of To-day.
The Senate was not in session to-da,

The Senate was not in session to-day.
In the House, to-day, after a call of the
House was refused (by yeas and nsys,) Mr..
Boyce offered preamble and resolution, set
ting forth that the condition of our relations
with England made it necessary that the
House should at once organize on such basis
as will give peace to a distracted country and
enable us to present an united front to the
common enemy, &c.
Mr.. Stephens wished to hear the facts on
which this resolution was based. If on the
eve of war he certainly knew nothing Of it.
Mr.. McMullen moved to rescind the resolu-
ton prohibiting all debate for week ; me
ton laid on the table.
The House then proceeded with the 10th
vote for Speaker, with the following result,
viz:
Whole number of votes cast, 1876; necessary
to a choice, 9S:
For Richardson g. Banks 81, Fuller 20,
Campbell of Ohio 5, scattering 8.
No choice being effected, they were en-
gagged in the 12Oth vote for a Speaker as we
went to press
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-01-22
SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS

Inc I"fefftgsncer speaks in the highest pos
slole terms Of the movement of Mr.. Rust yes
Serday-the introduction of resolution in.
Viting all those who have been voted for for
Speaker, so far, to withdraw. The editor
says;
when this resolution was offered we learn
mat there was prompt manifestation on the
part OF majority of the candidates to anti
cIpate its adoption by Withdrawing their
rames at once, but the calls to " order" pre-
vented their doing so at the moment. The
resolution was finally withdrawn, for the pur-
pose, perhaps, of awaiting a more propitious
moment for its introduction.
The gentleman who presented it deserves
credit for the move, and we think if it were
again offered 1t mig ht find favor with the
House and lead to its organization.
The UHtOm denies the charge of the LateLLi-
ssneey, that the Democracy of Congress and
the Union itself are the parties responsible
for the present condition of the House, and
presents very strong argument to disprove
the allegation of its opponent. The same
paper "reJOiceth with exceeding Joy" over
the soundness of the " platform" adopted by
the recent Democratic State Conventions of
New York and Ohio, which do, indeed, afford
evidence that " the party in those common
~ealths have at length fairly " slushed'' of
their late Abolition adjuncts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-01-22
EST GUNS FOR THE INDIAN
SERVICE IN 1856.
OFFICE INDIAN AFFAIRS,
InuarV 81 1SR

January Il, lCDO
PROPOSALS. WILL BE RECEIVED AT
L the Once In5ian Affairs until noon Of the 2Cth
dav Of February next for furnishing and deliver
ing-one half on OF after the st day Of May, lS56,
and one half on or after the 18th day Of June next
one thousand Northwest guns FOR the Indian
department to be delivered To the agent Of the de
paftment at either Of the cities Of New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, De
troit. st. Louis, or Chicago, as the bidder may
elect; and the right will be reserved TO require
the above amounts at one time or at different
times at and after the specified dates, or to Order
at any time In the year 1855, at the same price
and Of the same quality, any additional number Of
guns actually required In the service.
Each bidder will be required to exhibit a sam
pie OF samples Of the kind and quality OF gun or
guns he proposes to furnish aud the department
res srves the right Of accepting such bid bids
are believed to be most advantageous 20 the In
dams, considering seTviceable qualities, price,
&c; but no bid will be considered unless accom-
panied by a sufficient guarantee that II the bid Of
the party is accepted he will enter into contract
accordingly, and give security for the perform
ance Of his contract within ten days after the
award.
The sample or samples Of the accepted bidder
will be retained at this office and all guns TO be
delivered must, in every respect, De similar ano
guns, each one will be subjected 10 the mos
thorough and rigid inspection and comparison
with the sample gun, and those that are not found
similar and fully equal In every respect, will b
rejected.
A bend in an amount exceeding that Of the bid
will be required for the faithful execution Of thu
contract on the part Of the successful bidder.
PAYMENT for any quantity or Quantities receives
WIN be made through the United States tIessur
Immediately after the delivery and acceptance
thereof GEO. ii. MANNYPENNY,
jan 2-d3t&3tawtl9thFeb Commissioner.
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BALL OF THE
Washington Highlanders,
FOR BENEFIT OFTHE POOB

THE MANAGER IN ANNOUNCING THIS
i Ball would most respectfully ask the public
TO extend their aid In behalf OF the Poor Of this
city who are now suffering for the want Of the ne
cessares Of life, and would respectfully refer the
public to the certificate Of Major b. b. French,
published in the Intelliglncer on the eth, 18th,
and 10Th instants, as 10 the use made Of the money
last wear. The Ball will take place at
NUMBER s ASSEMBLY HALL,
MONDAY EVENING, January 18th, lSJ6.
TICKETS ONE DOLLAR.
The commuters, &c, will be designated as fol-
lows Floor Managers, tTi-color rosettei Mana
gers, blue aud red ribbon; Ladies Reception Com
mittee, white Iose.te; Doorkeepcrs, blue rosette.
MANAGERS.
On behalf Of the Company.
Capt Balm, 1t. REYNOLDS, Sergea Balm
Lit Campbell, 1t. McCloud, PriV'e Narrower.
on b. holt of the CtttzenS.
Hon Jobn r Towers. William Winters, Esq
Richard WaIlach, ESQ. Columbus Monroe, Esq
All hats and caps, except those worn by the NIL
itary must be left in the hat-room
Cap, John Balm, Treasurer, $50 MasSac husetis
avenue, next 10 WashinstOn marker, 10 Whotl all
communication. are to be addressed.
ian 2, "a, &c Is it
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List of Patents issued from the United
States Patent Office, for the week ending an
y, lo5b-oaCh bearing that date:
Benz F. Avery, of Louisville, Ky-For
machine for bending pillow handles &c.
j. A Ayres, Of Hartford, Conn For method
Of opening and closing farm gates
ThOs. Crane, of Fort Atkinson, VISITOR
improvement in Touring mills
VIM w. Hubbell, Of Philadelphia, Pa
For improvement in eccentric explosive shells.
John M. Jones, Of Palmyra, N. assignor
to Newton Foster, Of same place i'm
pIovement IN cotton seed planters.
David IL. Kennedy, of Reading, Pa-FOr
| improvement in the arrangement of tan watts
Jos. w. Killam, of East Wilton, N. H-For
machine for dressing sticks to polygonal forms
EmmOns Manley, of Marion, NJ Y.-For i'm
proved riveting machine
Jos S. Manning, of Philadelphia, Pa.-FoI
improvements in moving machines.
VIM. III. Medcalfe, of Baltimore, Md.-For
method Of ventilating railroad cars.
Jean Pierre Molliere, of Lyons, France. -
For Improvement in machines for hammering
| leather, for the soies and heels of boots and
shoes Patented in France July %, 1856.
John j. Osborn, Of New Orleans, La.-Fol
| improvement in CRATE bars.
Francis Peabody, of Salem, Mass.-For i'm
proved method of regulating velocity of wine
| wheels.
Freeman Plummer, of Manchester, Ind -
| For improvement in seed planters
James P. Ross, of Lewisburg, Pa For i'm
proyement in means for operating the steam
valves in blower engines.
Chas. Schmidt, of Union, Mo.-For i'm
proved method Of boxing carriage wheels.
| Horace Smith, Of Norwich, Conn, and Dan
lei b. Wesson, of New Haven, Conn, assignor
;" The Volcanic Repeating Arms Company,
81 view Haven, Conn.-For improved prime
| LOT cartridges Of fire arms.
oUnn II, NANNY, Of Rockford, Ill.-For i'm
pi9'enent IN grain aud grass harvesters.
John IL Nanny, of Rockford, IlI.-For i'm
proVement In harvester cutter bars.
] hs-'ss1es.-Benj. Hardinge, of New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-01-22

N. Y.-For improvement in apparatus for dis
solving silica. Patented May s, 1855.
Allen b. Wilson, Of Pittsfeld, Mass.-For
improvement in sewing machines. Patented
November II, 1850.
Designs. -isrrettson Smith, Henry Brown,
and Jos. A. Read, of Philadelphia, Pa, as
signors to James g. Abbott and Archilus Law
renee, of same place For design for cooking
stoves. Ante dated Dec. 81, 1855
Garrettson Smith, Henry Brown, and Jos
A. Read, of Philadelphia, Pa assignors TO
A. Z. Warfeld, of same place For design
for portable furnaces. Ante dated Dec. 81,
1855.
Garrettson Smith, Henry Brown, and Jos.
A. Read, af Philadelphia, Pa, assignors t.
A. Warfeld, Of same placo.-For design
for portable range. Ante dated Dec. 81, 1855
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The DAY STAR OF AMERICAN FREEDOM; or
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AGRIcULrURAL NErEoROLOGY.-Ata recent
meeting Of the trustees Of the Essex AgricuI-
tural Society, held at Salem, Mass, the fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted, and copy
OF the same has been sent to each Of the Mas
sachusetts delegation in Congress:
he'otUed, That this society cordially ap-
proves the plan proposed by Lieut. Maury in
the August number Of the American Farmer
Tor extending to the land, for the benefit of
agriculture, the system Of Meteorological OBJ
serVations, which has done SO much for the
improvement Of navigation and commerce
heSolrcd, That we commend the plan TO the
favorable consideration of our brother farmers
IN other states, and request the members of
congress from our State 10 procure that degree
OF encouragement for agricultural and santa
~ meteOrolOsy which has been so wisely and
oenenclaliy extended to the meteorOlogy of
the seas, and that the secretary Of this society
De, and he Is hereby, requested to forward a
copy Of the resolutions to each member Of the
congressional delegation from this State.
MOSES NEWELL, President.
ALLEN W. DODGE, Secretary.
We learn that the resolutions on the subject
at the recent session Of the United States Agri.
cultural Society in this city have been printed
and will be forwarded to the members of Con.
sress whenever the House perfects its organi
zation. The replies to the letters accompany.
lns these resolutions will show what the reaI
interest OF each member in agriculture is, al
the committee are instructed to report them
1t has been too often the case that solicitation,
for Congressional countenance in agriculture
matters have been thrown under the desks
while the honorable recipients would oceup,
hours IN acknowledging invitations to SOM
little political barbecue. And yet, what
large proportion of almost every gentleman
constituents are sgriculturalists We hop
that when the memorial of the National Agri
cultural Society is presented it will, at least
meet with that consideration which the grea
interest from which it emanates demands
There are two millions and a half of farmer
IN these United States, and every man of thel
has right to vote.