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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07
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THE CRIMINAL WITNESS.
IT sYLvASrs COBB, u.

Ii the spring Of. '4s, | was called to
jackson to: attend court, having been
engaged TO defend a young man who
had been accused of robbing the mail.
/ had a long conference with my eli
emit, and he acknowledged that on the
night the: mail was robbed he had
been withfa party of dissipated com
panions overto Topham, andthat on
returning they met the mail carrier
on horseback, coming from jackson.
The roads were very muddy at the
time, and the coach could not run. -
Some of his companions were very
drunk, and they proposed to stop the
carrier and overhaul the bag. My
client assured me he had not only had
no hand in robbing the mail, but that
he tried to dissuade his companions
from doing SO; but they would not
listen to him. One Of them slipped
11up behind the carrier and knocked
him from his horse. They then bound
him, and having tied him to q tree,
they took his mail bag, and made of
into q neighboring field, where they
overhauled it, finding some five hun:
sdred dollars in money in the various
letters. He went with them, but in
noway did he have any hand in the
crime. Those who did il had fled,
and as the carrier had recognized him
! in the party, he had been arrested.
The mail bag had been found, as
well as the letters. Those letters,
from which money had been taker
we're kept, BY order Of the officers,
and duplicates sent to the yarious per,
sons to whom they were directed, an
nouncing The particulars. These let
tiers had been given me for examlna
ton, and Ihad then returned then
10 the prosecuting attorney.
/ got through with my private pre-
liminaries about noon, and as thu
case would not come up before thu
next day, j went into court in the ct
ternoon to see what was going on;
The fret case was one Of theft AMI
the prisoner was 9 young girl, no
more than seventeen years OF age
named Elizabeth Wadsworth. Sh'
was very pretty, and bore that mild
innocent look which we seldom fnt
in ] culprit. She was pale and frigh
tened, and the moment my eyes restee
npon her, ! pitied her. She hat
been weeping profusely, for her DO
som was wet; butas she found 80 ma
nyeyes upon her, she became To-
much frightened to weep more. ].
The complaint against her Set forh
that she had stolen one hundred dol
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07

next client from robbing the mail
and | will not deny that ! made q
considerable handle of the fortunate
discovery Of the letter which, had sa-
we'd an innocent girl, on the day be,
fore, in my appeal TO the jury; and il
| made them feel that \ the finger Of
.omnipptence was in the work, / did
it because l sincerely believed my
client was innocent Of all crime; and
/ am sure they thought so, too. ~
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07
MsySay. !

Welt, whatif they dea It may not
be true. Agreat many false. reports
are circulated, and the reputation OF
a good man may be sadly sullied By a
baseless rumor. Have you reason to
believe that what they say concern
inf yonr brother is truce Ifnot, why
should you permit your name to be
included among the ''they" " ho cir
culate D scandali SID bsgr@ b zr(@sa
THEY say. Who sayss Is any
person responsible for the assertion!
Such phrases are frequently used to
conceal the point Of an enemy's
poignard, who thus meanly strikes
one whom ne dares not openly assail.
Are you helping the cowardly attack
# They means nobody, then regard
the same as nothing. ' s:. es,.5
= THEY Say. Why'do they say
so? "a any good purpose secured by
the circulation Of the reporta Will
it benefit the individual to haven't
known: or will auyiinterests of soci.
ETY. bel promoted by#whispering it
abontl D If not LyouHhad betteremploy
time and speechto some more worthy
purpose. PETIT h.g -
: THEf To whom do they say
ita To those who have no business ii
the AFFAIR." To those who cannot hold
It or mend it, or prevent any unplear
SAINT resultsl That shows q tattling,
scandal loving spirit that ought to be
Irebnked. -t----s. s<---,ss
THEYfsAy-----.s Well do they say
| it TO himl Or are they very careful
to whisper tin places where he can
not hear, and to persons who are
known not to be his friends! Would
they dare to say it to him, as well as
about him2 No one has a right to
say that concerning another which he
| 10 not ready to speak in his own ear;
They SAY Well, suppose 4,
is truea Are you. notsorry for il, d
do YOU rejoice thatia brother has beer
discovered erringl on, pity him i
he has fallen into sin, and pray fol
him that he may Be forgiven and Re
stored s iss u, 2 Il |. ~. y
J If Il should b time, don't put i
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07
ii Noble Ast.

y ,5' F. Z II
Patriotism is avirtue, honored in
ages--and perhaps q man can per-
form no act which will command
more admiration and gratitude, than
to lay down his life. fol. his country.
The Swiss, as long as time shall last,
will honor the memory of Arnold Of
Winkelried,I q gentleman Of Under
val. In the year of 1896, at the bat
tie Of Sempach, this soldier seeing
that his countrymen could, not attack
the Austrians, because these, com
pletely> armed and dismounted to form
a close battilion, presented q front
covered with iron, and barricaded
with lances and pixies, conceived the
generous design, of sacrificing him
self for his country. ..Friends, = said
he to the Swiss, who began to be dis
mayed, Il am going to lay down my
life for procuring you victory; all ]
have to recommend ito you, is my
family. Follow me, and act as you
will see me do."a With these words,
he disposed them in the form Of a
triangle, Of which himself occupied
the point, and so marched on the
enemy. Now close up with them, he
>caught as many Of the pixies as he
comd lay hold Of; and then falling on
the ground, opened I'd those who fol-
lowed hima way for piercing into this
thick batallioh The. Austrians, once
broke, were conquered, the weight Of
their arms becoming fatal to them. n
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07

There was d fellow ID New FORK
State that asked i young lady out to
ride. The lady agreed; he drove
around to the house at the appointed
time; . young lady made her appear
ance dressed in the prevailing fashion.
Having got herself and hoops into
the cutter, the young man saw there
was no chance for him, Wherenpon
he mounted the horses back, and
drove of intriufnph. Gallant young
man!
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07

4 A5
HAzELrErED GIRIs Major, Noah
says that '.hazel eyes inspire at first
q Plantonic sentiment which gradu+
ally but surely expands into love e.
securely founded as the rock Of Glib
raltar A woman with u hazel eys
ssosrs1opes from 4 srans6cndf new
erschats scandal never sacrifices her
husbands comfort To her own, never
finds mrlt, never talks ito much nor
tolittle, always;is an entertaining, ii.
tenectual, agreeable and lovely crea1
ture." I'VE never knew, says q
brother editor, ssbut one nninteresting
and unamiable woman with d hazel
eye, and she has Z nose which looked
as the Yankee says, like the little ehd
of nothing whitfield down 10 aspoiit.'l
The grey Is, the sign aof shteVdn6ss
and talent. Great thinkers md cap4
tains have It. In women, itindicates
4 better head than heart. The dark
hazel isnoble in Significance, ~ ID iits
beauty. The blue eye Is ahiable, but
may Do feeble. 4 The black take
care. atsss E;os b 81
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07

q An exchange paper tells the story
of . man who was found on 9 Sunday
morning without q hat, sitting 90 81
block Of granite with his bare feet ia
a brook, trying TO catch 4 bad coldsoE
as to sing base at church.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07

abroad to bis injury. It win not
benefit you or him, nor society, to
publish his faults. You are as Liable
to be slandered, 81 to err, as your
brother, as ye would thatihe should
defend or excnsc, Or forgive yon, do
you even SO to him. ~ n .
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07
NO. 8
0nr Gbip AasAst.

IF He CANEvery man opght to
get married If he can.
Every man should do his work To-
suit HE customers IL He can.
Every lawyer should tel the truth
spfpetimes-if he csn. r I. & i.
z Every man ought to mind hi, own
and let Others alone ii he
cam sfbssH ai q y 1ssa
Every man should take a newspa-
per and pay for without the least
shadow Of doubt.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07

''Snigglefritz, viii you have some
|ofthe bntter.n asaaiY Il
Thank you marin; Lifelong 10 the
temperance society, andI never tako
anything strong" sls
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07

A man had q sign up Cheap La
dies Shoes for sale here.pa He found
that not|a lady entered his store. No
wonder--the ladies do not ike to beI
called cheap, they want to be called
dear. s. &
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07

a husband complains sadly At the
price Of s.ducks. His wife recently
bought three for $276-vyiiz: . duck
Of d dress, a duck Of 4 pafasol, and
asducks Of q bonnet.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07

What is backbiter2'. asked the
parson Of his Sunday School. This
was poser, till little urchin answer
ed, BE it q fear II S
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07

An exchange, ia q modest dun to
its patrons, says: sSufef little sums
to come INTO rs, for ofsuch is our IN
come"
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TRRMy;
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Prom the waverley Magazine.
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;. .l,t III > - ,35ss ~< *
IT'S 4 twelvemonth that I've loved her
Faith, it may be something longer, n
Yet my love has never moved her, H.
Growing daily, hourly stronger.
Think it strange, upon my honor,
That the darling does not know it,
For / look with love upon her,
~ Just as any other poet.
Still I think ! have a notion, . "
/ II my mem'ry serves me rightly,
That she set her love in motion, ff
Loving daily, loving nightly. -
Sometime in the last December,
When the snow was falling lightly,
Then it was. l well remember, st
That she loved, and looked 50 sprightl!
But tits Leap year; and the question
+ Is, I'm certain, for her popping
Thenswhy don't she waive digestion, {
And break through the rules of "shol
7 For, SO long as I've been a lover, lping?
Most impartial and devoted. Is
! That she could not but discover IN
That Tam manly-for Rvs voted. 7
II it was not for the reason fs7
That this Leap year now has tarried
i would plead my. cause in season,
=. In good April to be married. Bal. Il
But since now It's the fashion t4gsGi
For the ladies to be wooing, II,
I'd be counted quite a rash 'un,
Z Did / pop the question TO EN-, Ta
30 I'm doomed, ! think. to wander
r In this world SO cold and dreary,
Till, indeed, understand her ~ 4. g
That her single life is weary. ''t
Then, OH then, upon my honor, tAs
With the greatest of affection, n 3
J Will shower love upon her, ~
And demand, too, an-election.
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Simon sitting beside bis sweetheart,
wishing Sally, I wish ! was . fsh
and you was bait. Lordee, how I'd
bite. 81. he
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-07

II TIN FrvE DAUaHrEEs. IA gentlsl
man had FIVE daughters, all;of whom
he brought up to some useful and re-
spectacle occupation in life. These
daughters married one after the other
with the consent Of their father. The
first married q gentleman BY thename
of Poor; the second, q Mr.. Little; the
third ii MI. Short; the fourth, i M.
Brown; and the fifth 81 Mi. Hog. At
ter the weddings were over, Che old
gentleman said to hisguests:- Ihavs
taken great pains to educate my fire
daughters that they might act well
their part in life, and from their ed
vantages and Improvements, 4 fondly
hoped they would do honor to ny
family; and now I find that all ny
pains and expectations have turned
out nothing but q n oor, L;ttle, S1ors,
Broom, Hog. III
Daily American organ., 1856-03-04
Look at One Side.

Against the insidious wiles Of foreign influence,
conjure you to believe me, fellow citizens, the
jealousies of free people ought to be constantly
awake. History and experience both prove that
foreign influence is Of the most banefl foes Of
a Republican government Washington's Fare
tceI address.
Foreign influence to America, is like the Gre.
clan Horse to Troy; il conceals an enemy in the
heart We cannot be too careful to exclude its en-
trance. ."--hddison.
II can scarcely withhold myself from joining in
the wish Of Silas Deane, that there was an ocean
Of fire between this and the Old World. "-Jefer-
son.
II is true that we should become little more
Americsnized. ."--Jacksoa.
They make our elections a curse instead Of a
blessing. "-Aortin Van B,iren
Lord preserve our country from all foreign in
fuence Last Prayer Of Gen jackson.
The people Of the United States, may they re-
member, that to preserve their liberties, they must
do their own voting and their own fighting "-Har
Tison
Daily American organ., 1856-03-04
FOR THE AMERICAN ORGAN.

FOR THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
The nomination of Mr.. Fillmore for the Presden-
cy will no doubt be hailed with delight by every
American who loves his country. There is no man
who commands more respect, at home and abroad,
than he who stands out pre-eminently great among
American statesmen. During his administration
our foreign relations were, without exception of
the most amicable kind. Whilst respecting and
maintaining the dignity of the people he repre-
sented, he suffered no Infringement no abuse or
violation of existing treaties, but commanded the
admiration of all foreign governments for the dig
nifty and justice which distinguished every act of
his administration.
Milard Fillmore is the man of the people. Ever
ready to listen with patience and kindness to every
one who approached him, he never forfeited the
respect of those whose prayers he could not graft
fy. Never did Millard Fillmore fawn or flatter
those whom he needed, nor repe those who need
ed him. tuo
There never President who sustained a
purer character, more suavity Of manner, more
regard for the feelings of others, than he whom
we hope and trust we shall again behold occupying
the chair he 30 gracefully filed. To him Amer
leans, no matter fiom what section, were equally
dear. In his heart sectional prediction never
had resting place. The Union, with all its sa
cred "reminiscences, solemn obligations, found in
him patriot and warm defender. He was in
Washington the same he had been in his native
State, cherished citizen, the beloved Chief Ma
gistrate, and the kindheared, unpretending Chris
tian. In the White House he exhibited the same
humility and modesty SO natural to the man. In
public he claimed no homage, no subserviency.
In the administration of public affairs there was
in him what is not commonly met WITH a respect
for the dignity of the Office which he filed, and
likewise respect for the claims of the foreign
governments to whom we were bound by trea-
ties, &c.
Without finching without yielding to party in
huence, when conAictingIwith his duty, he knew
how to conciliate the aspirants of faction, and
elicit the applause even of those whom he could
not CRAFTY.
Where is the man so universally popular p
Where the President whose departure from the
seat of government almost looked upon as
public calamity? From North to South, from East
to West, there was but one voice, and that voice
resounded in merited and literally bestowed
praise Of the administration of Millard Fillmore.
A KNOW SOMETHING.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 90, 1856.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-04
Sauatter Sovereignty.

Or the right of the people of Territory, through
their Territorial Legislature, and while they are
in Territorial condition, to prohibit the intro
d,Ictioa Of slduery therein.
incompatible with the constitution. y Union
and Americdn.
A doctrine, "of all Others" the "most odious
to the South '-NashviiLe Union and american
1.-THE most monstrous doctrine ever advanced
by an American statesman. John g. Calhoun
Worse than Wilmot Provisoism. G., Cal
hout.
"As indefsnsible in principle and dangerous in
practice as Wilmot Provisoism - Democratic State
Conventions Of alabama and Virginia, in lS4S
Will never support any candidate for the Pres-
dency or Vice Presidency who maintains it--lSamc
Maintained by Gen. Cass and Stephen A Doug
las.-Ndshrilte Union aud american.
Maintained by Hon. George w. Jones' Of Ten
nessee.-- Congressional Debates.
Maintained by the entire Democracy Of the
North.-Fdct.
Publicly avowed by Mr.. Richardson, while a can
didate for Speaker.-Cong. Debates.
We of the South viii never submit to it,
Richmond Enquirer.
Never denied or repudiated in any Democratic
National Platform.-,See Platforms.
Democracy Of the South preparing to submit to
it-Fact
Declared by ex-senator Shields (Democrst) OF
Illinois, 30 potent in behalf Of freedom that il
would not only keep Kansas and Nebraska what
they are now-tTee-but would, by its full and fair
operation, If acquire the continent TO the 18TH
mus of Darien, work with such powerful force and
effect, that no man would ever see another slave
Territory on this continent"
sE The Democratic party Of the South in low
ing embrace with the Democratic party at the
North, which maintains it.--Fact
Daily American organ., 1856-03-04

PHILADELPHIA, March 2, 1856.
TO the Editor Of the american Organ
SIR: / am referred to in many places as the
adopted son Of Gen. jackson. Permit me to ask
that you will give this note an insertion in your
columns in order that the mistake may be correct
ed The adopted son of Gen. jackson bears his
own name, and is now living at the Hermitage.
The General was my uncle, and my guardian and
friend from my infancy to his death.
The mistake has doubtless originated from the
fact that the General in the habit of addressing
me as his son, and that was SO long and so init.
mately associated with him. was his aid de camp
from the time entered the army until he left it,
and his Private Secretary throughout his Presiden
cy, a confidential relation which was never inter
rupted as long as he lived.
/ am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. j. DONELSON.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-04
Endorsement Of the American Platform
and Nominations.

The American State Council of New York,
in its recent session at Canandaigua, endorsed
the American nominations and platform, with
out dissenting voice, as follows:
Whereas the American party has, by a large
majority Of its entire representation in convention
assembled in Philadelphia, presented a national
ticket and platform Of principles eminently worthy
OF the sufirages Of the American party in the Uni
ted States and whereas, as loyal men to the hon.
orable sentiments and solemn obligation we have
assumed, we are pledged 70 principles, not men !:
therefore
Resolved, That this grand body soemnly real.
firm the principles foreshadowed in the above pre-
amble and that we viii firmly resist the spirit Of
faction whenever, wherever, and by whomsoever
attempted, and that we solemnly and mutually
pledge ourselves as men 10 the union Of hearts,
union Of hands, and the Union Of States forever.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-04
The Americans in the New York Legislature

The Americans In the New York Legislature
have adopted the following resolutions:
ResolUed, That the undersigned, members OF
the American party, and Of the State Legislature,
hereby endorse the nominations of Millard Fillmore
and Andrew jackson Donelson as the American
candidates for President and Vice President Of the
United States, and that we pledge to each Of them
our earnest, honest, and undivided support be-
lieving them 10 be true supporters CT the princi-
pies OF the American party, and that they will, if
elected, maintain that party in its integrity its pu
rity-and be with it, and of tin all its measures
Of reform.
ResOtved, That in accepting the candidates nom-
mated in Philadelphia, as the leaders of our party
aud exponents OF our principles, we invite the
closest scrutiny into their antecedents as Ameri-
cans and Unon-loying men.
Resolved That the unanimous endorsement ofthe
nominations of President and Vice President by
the State officers and representatives of the peo-
pie, Senators and members Of the Legislature OF
New York, proves that the assertion of the ene-
mics OF the American party, that its members can
not forget their old party ainites for the sake of
great principles, is false; and that behind the
standardbea who carries inscribed on bis flag,
Americans shall rule America" all true Ameri-
cans will press in solid column.
Resolved That we cordially invite Democrats,
Whigs and men OF all other parties, to Join with
US in placing before the country, and in the two
highest Offices in the gift Of the people, men who
will serve the nation with fidelity and faithfully
maintain its interests and its honor at home aud
abroad.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-04
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The following statement win show comparison
of the receipts and expenditures Of the general
fund for the past three years
Receipts. Expend's. Exc. Of Exp.
June 30, 1853. s85,080 10 $l54,043 10 $6S,7s IS
June 80, 1854. 90,277 43 l52,S94 SO 72,6lS 40
June 80 1866. 1889 81 17S,507 70 99,9s4 %
The amount of taxes collected for the half year
ending December 81, 1855, was $l02,6l1 49, There
has been collected during the months of January
and February, 1855, the sum of $25 567 II, making
the gross sum of 178 55 for the current fiscal
year to the close of February. Taking into con-
sideration the reduction in the rate of taxation
from seventy cents in the 300 last year, to sixty
cents for the present. being reduction of upwards
OF per cent, the average receipts of this year.
far are equally as good as those Of the previous
| year, notwithstanding the great financial pressure
under which the community has labored. The
present Indebtedness consists entirely of outstand-
ing debts, 1.-THE anticipated revenue" having been
paid during the past Year, and does not exceed the
sum Of $4,000; and the Mayor anticipates that
the receipts for the remainder of the year will at
least leave the Corporation in as good financial
condition at present. He says he shall continue
| to apply the revenue to the payment of the cur
rent expenditures and outstanding debts in prefer
ence to executing new improvements
The reduction in taxation, above alluded to,
amounting as it does to $2o, 900 per annum has
prevented or delayed many important improve
ments, and probably prevented an entire liquida-
ton of the debts of the Corporation.
There has been no change in the funded debt Of
the city since June so, 1854, which is $793, $50.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company has paid
$500 80 interest on funded coupons, in full to 0c-
tober !, 1866.
The Commissioners of the Asylum report for the
year ending 30th June, 1855, their whole receipts
at $5, 240 26, of which 81 500 OIL was from the
farm, &C., of the institution; and the expenditures
at 81, ,468 10, showing an excess over receipts Of
s2,228 40, Of which latter 1888 s5 was the def
cheney Of the previous year.
The act authorizing the endorsement of the
Alexandra and Washington Railroad Company,
to the amount Of 100000, has been carried into
effect, and the execution of the work on the road
pushed forward and almost entirely completed
The great Importance Of this connexion has been
demonstrated by the experience OF the past win
ter, and the contiguous railroad companies giving
assurance of a harmonious and profitable co-ope-
ration. The semiannual interest on bonds, due
lst January, was promptly paid by the railroad
company