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Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1856-12-02

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For RENT.

1NHE4 Bull Creek Farm, on Goal River,
i recently in the possession of Andrew
d. lie Wis.
| Immediate possession given. Apply to
~ WILLIAM A. QUARRlER, or
v THOMAS L. BSoUN. -.
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HANDKERCHIEF SILK, Linen and
IL Cambria, for the pocket. Also, fine
Of Crayats, at mccoy & JONES'.
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ID. S. FORD,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Grocer and Produce Dealer,

Cor. Third and Court streets, GdlipOlis, Ohio,
Would Inform the citizens Of the Kanawha
valley that he has on hand large assortment
of Groceries, Hardware, Queensware and
Notions generally. which " i'll be sold low, by
ylnI D. D. =. FORD,
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SHAWLS-Splendfd assortment, for sale
- by Mccoy & JONES.
TOMBS-Ivory and horn, of all kinds; also
" A fine lot of Hair Brushes. at ~
.-~ mccoy & JONES'.
as: E:s:1 az: +: sS'':: $''
n -. SANNS' DRUG STORE.
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which have been selected with great care, Isl
ecially for This market, ID which he would
respectfully invite The attention Of the eiti-
Gems Of Buffalo and vicinity Ills stock has
been bought with thecash, Enabling lin 10 buy
much lower than those who purchase their
goods on ting. His stock consists in pant %
Dry Goods, n II
!. : Rcady-Made Clothing, n.
T. .a. .. Groceries,, EEa H
f.. y ! . .. confcctionaries, ST.
Call and examine his goods and pices, as
he is de'rnintd 70 s.ll them low. Eh* In.
N1GA RS AND TOBACCO. -I have oin
~ hand a splendid assortment OF imported
and common rigars. Also, d lot o.. fine chew
ing and smoking TOBACCO. *3E E.3H4
n36 Al 4. II. DoNSALLY. HI
MAcKEREb. - Superior article Of these
wi fish can be had a: III nj II
7 i. !+&I 7 A.y. DoNNALLY.s.
WANTED viii pay5the highest II mar III
;iy:, ket priice fof all KINDS of country pro-
duce delivered at my store. .s.#5 t.1t
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Tuited States Courtsfor Western Va.
Joux. w. BRocxESBRorGH-Jmige.
BowYER MILLER-Anorney for o. ).
JEFFERSON t. .MARTrx-Aarsh0N.
THoMAs L. >MooRE-C2erk.
Jons DRrpEx-Deputy Clerk at Edno'ohd
RopERr BLAlxE-D. Marshall at Kan.
This Court begins it's sessions, in Kan
swhs, on the 18th April and OF the 18th
September Of each year
Kanawha Circuit Court.
GEoRaE W. SuMMERs-Judge. 49,.
MATHEW DuEBAK-Aa. for Con'sealh.
A. w. QuARRlsR-ClerF: y W..
JonA L. MosELEr, } Commissioners
! AAI H,, 7; e.IDlfr' " c4s"o'y,
JonE SLAcx-Sher9.
J. II. FRr-Deputy Sheriff.
This Court begins its, sessions on the
92nd May and on tho end octobetof
each year. : =
Kanawha County Court.
JAcoR GosnoRx-C Chief .Justjcc.
A. W. QuARR1ER-Cierk. q
JoHx l. :, 4osELAr' Commandment:
ALEX. T. LAIDIEE 4 in Choncery.'' .
r. It's monthly terms begin on the third
Monday of every month-and its guar
terly terms are held in February, June,
August and November.
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II WISH totpurchase, fer my own : . =, n
j two young negroes "A boy ana ! y
the ages Of 10 and ~ yss'
for which j will pay liberal price.
L. CIGEO ORG 5. !. i
.n7w4. Buffalo. Putnam 80, 81 I,
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tanning it, will be furnished with copy Of the list
when published
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 3, 1856
Columbia Market.

JUNE 9th.
Cotton.--At the close of our last weekly report
our market was dull and inactive with very small
sales. This week has, ifanything been more dull
and prices have fallen off fully ic since our last
report. On Wednesday evening, intelligence by
the India was received to the 3lst ult, with but
limited demand for cotton, at unchanged rates.
On Friday, the Niagara arrived with Liverpool
dates to tile 24th ult Cotton had declined 3D.
on the lower grades, while the better qualities
were sitter, with sales of 38, 900 bales including
5000 to spectators, and ], 800 to exporters. The
transactions in our market have been so limited
this week. that there was no quotable effect pro-
duced by this arrival. The sales of the w.ek
were 1856 bales at to 10c. extremes.
Bacon.-There is large supply of Tennessee
and Baltimore bacon in our market at this time,
and but limited demand. We quote Sides of
the former, by the quantity, at II to l23c.;
Shoulders, 10 to 10Ic. Baltimore Sides, by the
hogshead, II to II fc.; and Shoulders, 10 to 104.
Wehave hearl of no sales of country bacon, and
cannot therefore give quotations.
Hor.-There is still large supply of common
and medium grades of -four in the market and
sales have been made at falling off from our
last prices, viz: S5i to SGT in bbls. and sacks
Extra brands of family -four Mt S72 to So.
Corn.-We have no change to notice in this ar
tice and therefore continue our former quotations
of Ga to 68c. per bushel of 56 lbs.
Oats.-The supply good, demand moderate
We quote 38 to 42c. per bushel.
Peas.-Our market is we'll supplied, with
moderate demand at former quotations, of 10 to
75c. per bushel.
Fodder.-No change to notice this week. Sup
ply fair, at former figures, viz: SIT to $13 per
hundred lbs.
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orkville, June
GEN. ALsTON'S LETTER.


To tie Editors Of tie YoRKvILLE ENQUIRER:
Gentlemen-I noticed in your last issue short
communication over the signature of Many Friends
of Temperance, suggesting me as suitable can
ddate to represent the people of York District in
the State Senate and stating that my acceptance
of the nomination would be gratifying to them.
This mention of my name, couched, as it is, in
the most respectful terms, is certainly very graft
flying and, must be permitted to say, was as
unexpected to me as it is unmerited. The very
high estimate which Many Friends of Temper
ance have been pleased to place upon my humble
abilities, can only attribute to old and, trust,
abiding friendships, and to their Jealous devotion
to the principles of that great moral reformation
in which they ore now engaged-which permit me
to remark, recommends itself to the serious con-
sideration of the Christian and the Patriot, and
cannot fail 10 attract the attention and elicit the
admiration of the great and good throughout the
civilized world Personal predictions, therefore,
and the lively and commendrbe interest which they
feel in the glorious cause Of Temperance, doubt
less, have caused my kind friends to overlook
Constitutional obstacle which stands in the way
of, and absolutely forbids, my complying with
their wshes-a difficulty the mere suggestion Of
which will upon moments reflection lead their
minds to the conclusion that it is out my power
to be q candidate. l must, therefore, with pro-
found respect and heartfelt gratitude beg leave
to decline the prohfered honor. am, gentlemen,
your obedient servant. JOHN A. ALSTON.
Messrs. MILLER MELTON.
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To Periodical Publishers.

The editor of the Washington ID. c. Spectator
designs to publish, about August next, list Of
all the periodicals from monthlics to dailes in the
United States-cmbracing California and the Ter
ritories-with terms and general character, so far
as he can ascertain them
To aid in making up his list, and in carrying
out his further plan, he invites all publishers to
send him three copies of their publications, first is
sued after the fourth of July, (or such as shall
contain fullest accounts of the occurrences of that
day. These he proposes to hind-one set to be
filed in the Congressional Library-one in the
Library of the Smithsonian Institution-the other
for his own sanctum.
He also requests this notice may be inserted
once or more times, in the editorial columns of
his cotemporaries. Those publishers who give It
aplaes and send him e copy Of their papers con.
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THE NOMINATION.

From our hasty sketch of the results of the re-
cent Democratic Convention at Cincinnati, our
readers will learn that Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN, of
Pennsylvania, has received the nomination for the
Presidency; and Hon. JOHN CABUL BRECKENRIDGE,
of Kentucky, for the Vice-Presidency
While We readily and cheerfully declare our
acouicscence in this decision of the Convention,
we must give place at the same time to an express
sion of disappointment and regret. Recent events
had rendered the nomination of Mr.. PIERCE an
act of very doubtful policy, and put his success
entirely out of the question; but we confidently
indulged the anticipation that his mantle would
fall upon Judge Douglas, an equally acceptable
and reliable champion of the South, or, in the
event of his defeat upon some Southern States
man who would with equal ability and faithfulness
maintain the rights of the South, and sustain the
cause of the Constitution and the Union. Of all
the promnant aspirants, Mr.. BUCHANAN was to
us least acceptable. But in view Of the present
state of political parties in the country, and the
vital Importance of the overwhelming success Of
the Democratic ticket in the ensuing canvass, we
concede the wisdom of the nomination, and shall
give to it a hearty support. The contest will be
determined between Black Republicanism on the
one hand, and on the other the Democratic party
with BUCHANAN as its standard-bearer. In such
an emergency the South can have no Choice
South Carolina, ateast, will not hesitate in know
ing and performing her duty.
Only in his equirocal position upon the slavery
question, however, do we find q pretext for regret
ting the nomination of Mr.. Buchanan In every O.
ther respect, no statesman in the country is more
cmincntly worthy of confidence and support than
JAMES BUCHANAN. The record of his public life
is long, and throughout its extent is marked by
the characteristics which belong to elevated and
able craftsmanship, skilful diplomacy, a strictly
conservative policy, and great earnestness, integ
rity and purity of character. During period of
thirty FIVE years, spent in both Houses of Congress-,
and in trying positions under the administrations
of Gen. JACKSON, of Mr.. POLK, and of Gen. PIERCE,
Mr.. BUCHANAN has been distinguished leader,
and has uniformly commanded in an imminent
degree the respect and admiration of the whole
country. In the hands of such man, able, ex-
perienced, prudent, and faithful, the country will
be safe.
The nomination of Mr. Breckenridge for the
Vice Presidency, though entirely unexpected, will
of course meet the liberal views Of the Southern
people, and will serve we'll to reconcile any discon-
tent arising from the promotion of Mr. Buchanan.
Mr. Breckenridge is comparatively young man,
but he has already passed through brilliant and
distinguished career, and in his firm adherence to
the measures and policy Of Mr.. Pierce's admins
tration, has won o title to the cordial support of
the South.
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On the first ballot for Vice President, Brecken-
ridge received 55 votes Quitman, CO. Boyd, SO;
Fitzpatrick, II; A. " Brown, %; Herschel, "a
Johnson, 81; Rusk, 2; Polk, S; Dobbin, 49, On
the second ballot, Breckenridge received q unani-
nous vote.
The platform adopted by the Convention, re-af
frming the Baltimore platform laid down in Ma
tional Convention in 1852, and also declaring the
views of the Democracy upon questions of later
origin, is in the main consonant with the broad,
national, conservative principles which have ever
constituted the creed of the party. We do not
mean to indicate our unqualified approval of every
feature on the contrary, several clauses, which
we have neither the space nor the inclination now
to point out, strike US as of doubtful propriety.-
Upon the main questions, however, the declara-
ton Of the future policy of the party is eminenty
satisfactory, and we think, sufficiently positive
and unequivocal to command the assent and Sc
cure the cordial support of the whole Southern
people.
The South Carolina delegation were in attend
ance in full numbers, and, as far as we have been
enabled to learn, carried out to the letter the will
of the Palmetto Democracy. At the outset, they
held meeting, and resolved to vote "as q unit
for Mr.. Pierce for one hundred ballots, provided n
Hampshire would adhere to him unwaveringly all
that time !" They resolved also to support Judge
Douglas as their second choice, or "the Southern
candidate whose chances might appear most ia
vorable." The delegation nobly stood to Mr.
Pierce to the last and when, on the fifteenth
ballot, his name was withdrawn, their vote was
cast for Douglas. Upon the final ballot they, in
uccUI Iincv with Tic CUSTOM, wlnl over III body
to Mr.. Buchanan. Of the number, Mr.. B. H.
Wilson, of Georgetown, was one of the Vice
Presidents and COL c. W. Dudley of Marlboro
on the Committee on Resolutions.
The selection Of Charleston rs the point for the
assembling of the Convention of 1860 is worthy
of note. In every point of view, it must be re-
garded as very marked compliment to our State;
happy and well-,imed response to the move
ment of our people towards closer atiliation
with the Democratic party of the Union and
signal rebuke to the exclusive self-suffcient, mr.
rogant and terrapin-like policy which yet sought
to be fastened upon the State. Wonder, if there
be any danger of carrying ones "bOdy-serrant'
to Charleston and if there is now any wit in the
stupid, silly "free-nigger" argument used by some
of our presses to "scare' people from Cincinnati
How now?
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and magnanimously responded toit We give them
all honor-for nothing can be more honorable
and We assure them that while the friends OF the
public we'll being-and none other are worthy OF
regard-will applaud their act, all men will es-
teem them infinitely worthier to represent
the interests and attest the character of an intel
ligent constituency
We think there is room for congratulation, too,
in view of the indication thus afforded of the pro-
gress of the cause of Temperance amongst us;
and we take the occasion to express the hope that
oil others who are seeking Office in the district
will, with the same promptuess and public spirit
defer to the we'll ascertaincd demand of public
sentiment. Without such action, the work is but
half done: indeed, it is well-ngh useless for the
Senatorial aspirants to range themselves with the
sober portion of the community, while other can
didates persist in treating. We confidently appeal
to them, and, in the name Of our people, call up
on them to follow the example, and thus enable
every voter to exercise the highest Of all privi-
legcs in manner becoming the character and
dignity of free men.
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EPPS, SPRINGS, N, c.

Pleasure-seekers, invalids and travellers around
in general, will find something of interest in the
advertisement of Mr. Patterson. Persons who
have visited this watering place, speak of it in
the very highest terms The location is very fine; /;
the medicinal qualities of the water, we are told,
are very highly recommended; and the accommo-
dations, far better than persons who have visited
that neighborhood might reasonably expect. Be-
sides all this, the man who "struck Billy Patter-
son" lives HARDLY; and it is certainly worth the
trip to get an eye on him. In your pleasure
journey, this Summer therefore, don't forget Epps
SPRING.
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ed an alliance, and would not become competitors
both expecting to get the article at their own
price, and thinking there would be an abundance
All these things combined first to run the market
above Liverpool, and then, with out = correspond
ing decline there to depress prices in an unequal
ly large ratio. Some Of our factors, however,
grew stubborn, and would not submit to the fig
ures offered; and on last Friday and Saturday
prices began to advance little and 4 good de-
mand has sprung up. Sales of 1000 bales were
made Saturday at from to 1 advance on former
quotations. This activity in the demand may be
in some degree owing to the late political stir
with England, which some regarded rs threaten
ing to interrupt commercial intercourse, and on
which they may have been willing to risk the chan
ces. Cotton might advance very high in Europe
if England were to indulge n foolish fit and sus-
pend commercial relations with the United States.
But such an event is ra.her predetermined, think
The market for -four is very dull, and prices
have gone down almost to the figures common in
'old times" The stock is not heavy; but there
is no export demand, and the receipts are sufh-
cient for the city consumption. Common grades
of Fine in barrels sell at S5.75; Supr6ns, at
$6.50@S6.75; in Sacks of 9S lbs at half the
price of barrels. Corn sells at 60 cents pes BUSH
el, including sacks-dull at that.
As the period for harvesting the new crop is at
hand, land from what learn the crop will be good
it may be interesting to your farmers to hear some
thing about the prospects of market for wheat
Every preparation is making to buy all the wheat
that can be brought to this market; and there
will be, 1 think, O good demand for the entire
Southern CROP ut fair prices. OF course tits use
less to expect last winters prices-at the North
-four is worth from S5.25 to 81, but last winter
it brought from So to $12 In Liverpool, it then
sold at from so to SIS shillings now, the price
for good -four is 80 to 35 shlings, and just at the
time when very abundant crop is ready for mar
ket. I think, then it would be unreasonable to
look for anything near the same prices during the
ensuing season. II farmers put out thier wheat
early and get it ready for sale before the North
western wheat comes into market, they will be
able to realize 80 to 90 cents, or perhaps $l.00,
delivered in sacks at your Depot. No doubt your
merchants will be ready to give as much as it is
worth. The most fatal policy for the farmer, at
all events, is to hold back for higher prices, until
the Northern produces comes to sale.
Our city is remarkably healthy, and I am glad
to notice that very little fear seems to be enter
tanned of a return of fever during the Summer.
Yours truly J.
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KEEP COCLi

This is duty we owe to ourselves at all times;
but just now, when the political cauldron is boil
ing over and the weather as hot as veritabe dog
day season, the importance of the advice becomes
peculiarly pressing. Our friend Mr.. DAVIES a.
grees with US: and accordingly he has fitted up
a cool, shady retreat in his garden, and, there,
very kindly proposes to refrigerate his friends by
the agreeable application of ce-Cream, nicely pre-
pared and altogether delightful. Generally speak
ing freezing sort of polienessis not to be sought
after, but we have our own experience for it that
Mr.. DAVIES courtesy is entirely charming. Try
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THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION.

This body, which met in Cincinnati on Monday
the End instant, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for President and Vice President of the
United States closed its sessions on Friday last,
and adjourned to meet next in Charleston, s. c. Or
the seventeenth ballot JAMES BUCHANAN, Of Penn
sylvania, received the nomination for President; /;
and on the second ballot, JOHN C. 8EcKENRIDar,
Vice President. Taking into consideration the
many sources of conflict and discomfort arising
from the several factions into which the great par
ty is here and there divided, we have cause for
congratulation in the harmony and singleness of
purpose which seem to have marked the delibera-
tons of the Convention. and in the entire success
which has attended the efforts of the Democracy
to preserve an unbroken front and the highest
hopes for the canvass. The event of these deli
berations is of the utmost moment-of far more
Importance upon the future well-being of the Re-
public than any similar occurrence since the for
nation of the government Without trenching
further upon the proper limits of our article upon
the nominees, we may say that, for the greatest
good of the greatest number, all things have been
done we'll, and it will be but the work of time to
write this action WISE
After the adoption of the platform, and the set
tlement of the dispute between the Hards and
Softs of New York, granting IN equal representa-
tion to each faction, the Convention proceeded to
the balotting on Thursday, which was continued
through portion of Friday, with the following
results
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THE CANVASS FOR SENATOR.

The attention of the people Of our District is
called to the Card, in this weeks issue, aunoun-
cling the pledge signed by COL l. D. W1rHERsPooN
and Col. R. G.. McCAw, our Candidates for Sena-
tor.
In making such publication we cannot refrain
from heartily congratulating the good people Of
York District. In one point of view, it is true,
proceeding like this is well calculated to bring hu-
initiation to every lover of order and good morals
Humiliation, because in this day of civilization
u!l = ,-t..u4cd .asi.ly " call ueu
up before the bar OF public opinion, and pledge
them to refrain from corruptng, debasing and de-
moralizng tho people Bnt 50 it is: here and
elsewhere it has come to pass that men who seek
promotion must resort to system Of eectioneer-
ing, dreuching the country with continuous
stream of noxious pollution, making good men
weary and faint, rendering bud men worse, and,
for the time turning every congregation Of the
people to riot, disorder and crime. For this Ia
mentable condition Of society we do not mean to
say that our candidates for Senator are RESPONSE
BILE; ; nor do We think that by so pledging then-
selves they suffer any the slightest imputation-
Hitherto they have reluctantly obeyed require
rnent from which timid men have thought no es-
cape could be possible; but us soon rs high
toned public sentiment, strong enough to inspire
respect, called upon them, they eagerly, nobly,