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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-30
Il BUFF PUTNAM COUNTY, IRGINIA, tAPI

i do, and the one that made it, re.
turned Mr.. Lee.
Has death then lost all its terror
to youl'
i would sooner court death than
I've my childan enemy to hercountry'
oo,,s y 'i'~ To- II | should join the Ameri.
Know that l des. :se !, n traitor
Then meet your 1a,> ret,,rnod
Rogers in a tone of forced ciin' Dnss
and leaving the aged patriot he sougsS,
the room Of Marion.
Have you consentedl' he asked
seating himself by the fair girls side
To WHAT returned Marion, smil
ing scornfully on the base Colonel.
To my terms
No! nor never shallp
Then your. father dies
Colonel Rogers, would you bring
down the curse of Heaven on you
black soulP ~!
1T matters not as to that, if syor
consent not your father dies
Sail hop shouted from the, mas
head at this moment, and Rogers hur,
rying from the room, hastened on tbs
deck! TX
Where awayl' asked the mate.
"A mile, right STERN
tits the memphis and we shall
have hot work unless We surrender,
added the Colonel.
Rodgers words were true, and in {
few minutes she was alongside-ant
after a short struggle the brig wa:
captured.
Marion was restored to her father
and Paul had the pleasure of board
ing the Colonel, and throwing. hi
lifeless remains into the dark waters
AS morning broke over New YorE
the Memphis was homeward bound
while uPon. her. deck stood a small
group consisting of Paul.. Lee, ant
NarNil lie Roy, with his prize, thu
Patriots Daughter. I.-....
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-30
! Rish sermon.

Where is the man with his harp 81
q thousand stringsf III
The following rich extract from 4
sermon will lose much Of its hunlor,
because we can't put in print the sing
song style and appropriate gestures
that accompany it:
My friends, sin makes the purtiest
young man or woman in the world
ugly -ah. And I'll tell you how ]
know-ah, 1 saw some young men il
the road-ah. And Thought one 81
them the purtiest young man / ever
saw in my life-ah. And as j drew
nigh unto them discovered that they
were playing nv maryels, and they all
drew nigh unto a place what they
called taw-ah, and they naryeled -ah,
And this purity young man was tho
last one 10 maryel-ah, and when he
maryeled, he jumped up and tapped
his hands like rooster does his wings,
and says lie, i wish / may be id
i'll haint fat-ah.' And oil my friends,
then ] thought that was the ugliest
young man I ever saw in my life-ah,
And ] opened my mouth and spake
unto them thus-ah; says l, sYonnq
man, this is not the way to salvation
And says he, odd horse, If yon had
been salivated as bad as / have, YOU
wouldn't wantto here talk Of silva.
ton
And now my friends, when that al
young man said he was fathe told q
lie-ah, for he was lean as that hungry,
looking sister over thar that's always
praying DO pious while theEhat is 4
bein' PASSED around-ah.
And now, my friends, ifthat young
man hadn't been blinded BY sin, he
never could mistukme for an Old horse.
Ia.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-30
Home! Sweet Home!

That wide, open, friendly fireplace,
with its lively, cracking mirth, or its
sweettwilight embers, always appears
to me the meet emblem of a contented,
great hear, answering back to your
shadows. And sometimes, surround
ed by strangers, tile object ofdull re
mark, or cold criticism, or Ignorant
condemnation, how have ! pictured
to myselfa world of warmth like I'M,
to the great fireplace at home, where
every man should be greeted with,
Welcome! welcome, brother!' and
q comfortable, snug cornerofhis own;
and where all answer to each other
with the sympathy and cheer1of shin
| ing faces over. the glowing hearth. -
Look kindly on the stranger, gentle
friend, thy looks are either 50 many
sweet, sunny beams, that betoken the
common fellowship of true humanity,
or SO many icy rays that chill him to
the heart-that freeze little BY little
| the fountains Of loye--that fill him
with distrust Of the world and hatred
lof his species. M man knows for
how much Of others wickedness and
wretchednesshe may lie held account.
able. A look of thine may breed
sorrow in thy brother, thougha stran-
lger. A look Of thine may doa good
decd, may shine from thy face to his
face, and be reflected, like o. ray OF
1.-THE sun, over half the globe. gs;F
4 Live, ye gentle scenes of fhome!--
Light up, ye bright fires ofthe domes-
lite hearthl Glow, epleasant fancies
LOT the wood tire!s Smile ever. ye dim
Ipled protraits on the wall Of child
hood! Come in, We sweet lilac
Ebreezes that rustic through the coy
curtains, the blossoms Of youth and
1.-THE airy old cobwebs of memory are
lshimmering in your light! Place
lnay change, friends come and 60,
Ihearis grow cold orwear away beneath
1.-THE drops ofcare till they crnmble Leland
'lmoulder beneath the clod Of the val
Iey, but apleasant home, where child
hood lived and loved, neyer dies. :
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-30
4 Noble Women

There's D noble creature whis-
pered a friend to US, pointing to a
,S,Idsome woman in the prime Of life,
w "A, converting With an aged
There ID sones.. :, mo ;o..;o shout
her. was our reply. '
The majesty Of goodness! e..,,.;,n.
ed our friend. wlow and soft liz.
voice, and what d world of love in
those dark eyes! And her lips
mark their fine but firm outlined
tell you, she stands a true woman;
and, though splendor surrounds her,
and wealth pours in upon her, she
once renowned fashion, fame, and
riches, fora man who was glorious in
his attributes, but poor in pocket.
lie had no splendor to offer her
nothing but a priceless heart. She
was lively, witty and very much &C
complished. Her parents had be-
slowed upon her all they had, to give
her a liberal education; yet she was
never, because Of their old fashioned,
simple ways, and unpublished CONVEX
sation, ashamed of them; for in all
that makes nature noble they excelled,
and in spite Of their bad grammar
she loved, and was : proud of them
| have seen girls-charming girls,
intellectually and physically who
never cared to know what make the
eyes of the poor old mother dim, OF
what kept her SO silent in their com,
pany; andI knewshe was thus brought
by the lazfness, cohceit and contempr
of these charming daughters-alas
But her old mother was no slave tc
her darling and beautiful child; fol
she sat down smiling in the cheerful
sitting room, while the sweet voice o
her daughter earoled forth from tn,
neat homely kitchen.
She married, and very soon came
pressing. bitter wailt--sickness bligh
ted the strength of her husband, but
she loved him; and Towing, what vii
not true andol With her owl
hands she toiled, with her hopeiu
words encouraged. until the. clouds
parted. aid the sun shown again.
Islander now jpineI hands with
envy to did in trampling out tht
brave heart; but in the end, they made
it much stronger. Like the little
flower that sends forth rarest perfume
when crushed, so that gentle hear
loved and trusted more exceedingly
And when that malignant sister
hood hedgea up the path Of her hus
tband, she had only to speak, and the
thorns bowed themselves, turning out
ward that. shroudel their stalks.
They saw, that with such q wife
that man could not be conquered o.
even for a moment cast down. 81
they ceased their Vaccinations, ant
fortune smiled, and friends came will
better times, and the true woman
stood before the world q model wifi
and mother!' asa.a 4
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-30
MliisttIIarleers.
] From the Wayerly Magazine.
u. MARION LEE;
Vi, Tbs Patriot's DauFhtsr'
~ THOMAS D. MITCHELL.

Twilight had cast her shadowy
veil over the lofty Highlands, while
thesilver rays Of the night gem stole
gently over the dark waters Of the NO.
BILE Hudson. 4. $50
On q high bluff near the residence
Of Julian Lee, o firm and true patriot,
stood q young girl gazing wistfully
down the river, as though watching
for some expected sail. The young
watcher was none other that Marion
Lee, the only child Of the aged pa
triot. a shade Of sadness rested on
her lovely features, and tears trem-
bled on her long, silken eyelashes,
. and she turned from the place.
This is one of natures fairest
scenes, Mics Lee said a sterA-vis-
aged man, in the uniform Of al Brit
ish officer approaching her.
ST is indeed beautiful, Col. Rogers;
the scenery is SO wild and picturesque
returned the fair girl, forcing q smile.
sTruly it is-yet may ! ask why
you have ventured forth alone, Miss
LeeP 4a
TO Danish the sadness that was
stealing over me. /.
sAnd why sad z be asked ina tone
which betrayed his bitter feelings.
Should not the cruel rayages Of
war. cause, one to feel sad sat finest
she asked es.g
True, but the war viii soon be
brought to q close, for the rebels can
NOT long withstand our well-discipr
lined troops-but, have yon heard Of
the capture Of the Memphis, Miss
Leer he asked, closely watching the
young girl features, - though TO de-
tect her thoughts. W
Heavens! ID. tile Memphis cap
furedp asked Marion, an-ashy pale
ness oyerspreading her face.
She Is, and the rebel, Captain Mar
vii Leroy is no more
What, did he fall in the engage
ment = gasped Marion. B
He did. II n sas IS
sAh! what fatal news, sighed the
fair girl, bursting into tears.
Yet wlIyweep for him, Miss Lee.
Has he not met his desertsl' asked
Rogers, whilst d fiendish smile played
over Ms dark sisages
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-30

The memory thereof is fortune, an
indestructibIe faculty Of self-renewing
joy.
What is heaven itself, but the re-
newal Of the fresh hearts and delight
full! pleasures ofchildhood's homes
A happy child looks forward to Q
happy home above. The hireling in.
itiated but too early in guilt and mis-
cry, or in misery without guilt, he
seldom hopes for better accommoda.
ton at the journeys end; and the
shadow ofhis childhood descends be,
fore him to the grave. lShoepact,
Recollecti0ns.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-30
Inc dsnt Of ths Revolution,
"tFoh TUNE rAvoRs, THE IRAvE.'

A military officer with whom we
have long been intimate, relates two
incidents connected with Grogan's
gallant defence Of Fort Stevenson;
one of which affords strong positive
and the other a stronger negative
proof of the above quoted iadage.
As the British and Indians, in their
operations, had violated their pledges
and the usage of civilized warfare by
wantonly numbering their prisoners.
the mem beers of Grogan's little band,
(onlv 100 strong. with a siX FOUNDER,
and:smrounded by600 British troops,
AMI thrice, that number of, ln1ians)
hal naturally agreed to stand their
ground to the last and sell their lives
as dearly "a possible. ..--,.
When all was ready, the British
commander sent messenger, under
i flag of truee. to treat for a surrender
Of the Fort Grogan. pointing to him
as he approached, exclaimed: :
1T will doto let him enter here
and see our weakness; who will vol
unteer to meet hima"
As it was certain that whatsoever
should leave the fort on such a mis-
sion, would be murdered by the das-
tard foe, there was briefpause, when
Ensign Ship replied: 4
81 will, upon one condition"
ssWhat is that" asked the captain.
"Pledge me your word, as an officer
and man of honor, that you will
keep that gun bearing directly upon
me, and that you will fire it off the
moment you see me raise my hand. !"
The pledge was given and Ship
went forth. 4.
To all the arguments and pcrsua-
sions Of the enemy, his unyarying re-
| ply was: IL ss.
~ am instructed to say that we de-
fend the Fort!s
Soon the Indians began to surround
him. One .clutching his eqaulettes,
another his sword. Shipp, who was
| a man Of herculean frame, released
himself by a powerful effort, and
turning to the envoy coolly said:
"Sir, ] have not put myself under
the protection Of your truce without
knowing Your mode of warfare.
You see that gun" said he, pointing
to their solitary six-pounder, sit is
we'll charged with grape, and have
| the solemn pledge Of my commander
THAT it shall be fred at me the moment
| / give him the signal. Therefore re-
strain these men and respect the law
Of war, or you shall instantly accom-
pany me to the other world
This was enough. Shipp was no
more molested, but returned to his
| comrades in safety, fought out the
desperate action that ensued, and OBJ
tanned promotion forshis brewery /
The counter instance referred to at
| the head of our paragraph was told as
i follows:
After the British and Indians had
withdrawn, Crogan missed one man,
only one who had belonged TO this
little band, and all efforts for his re-
lcovery were for some timeunsuccess-
IIfnl. At length hisremains were dis
lowered in the garretof one Of the
.[block houses, where he had crept fol
safety, and was cut in two By Q can
] non ball.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-30

Allthe rest considering chances Of
Of life not worth a thought, had only
sought to do. their duty, and escape
alive, from perhaps the most desper-
ate fight OH record. The only man
that was killed, happened to be the
only one that proved himselfa coward.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-30
Its . Fiddle or Violin.

Recollections.
It's q Fiddle or Q YiOlin!
y The following humorous sketch is
irofh 4he Editors Drawer ofsHarper's
Magazine. n
Half q centur, 900 81 los the Il.
ous, but sometimes escet;ons
Pond, dwelt in the quiet Village of
A. in the State Of steady haDiAa,
The Doctors ideas were liberal, much
more so than many Of his congrega-
ton approved; nevertheless, he kept
on the1eventenor of his way, and dis
regarded the prejudces; Of some Of his
people. chad a son named Enoch,
who at an early age manifested re-
markable talent for music, which the
father cherished and cultivated with
care. In the. same village resided an
antiquated maiden lady, who, having
no cares Of her own to occupy her
time and attention, magnanimously
devoted herselfIto those Of her neigh
bors. One morning she called atthe
Doctors, and requested to see him.
When he entered the room where she
was seated, he preceived at glance
that something was alntss, and before
heIhad time to extend to her the usu-
al tHow-d'ye-do,,' she began:
i should think, Doctor Pond, that
a man o. your age and profession
might have had something better to
do, when you were in New London
last week, than to buy Enoch a. fltl1e;
all the people are ashamed that our
minister should buy his son a fiddle.
Al .fda1e! Oh, deaE what is the
world coming to wheIministers will
do such things!' +
| 'Who told you / bought Enoch aid
dlel inquired the Doctor.
E'Who' told me! Why. everybody
says SO, and some people have heard
him play on it as theypassed the door.
But amt it true, Doctorl' @t
II bought Enocha violin when
went to. New london, .ar 4. \.
"a violin! what's that.
tDid you never see onef
FNever.'' (. s
| fEnoch, said tile Doctor. stepping
toI the door, bring your violin here.
| Enoch obeyed the command, but mo
sooner had he entered with his instru-
ment, than the lady exclaimed,
| ia! now, there; why it is a fddle!'
| do not judge rashly,' said the
Doctor, giving his son a wink; wait
until you hear it,
| Taking the hint, Enoch played Old
Hundred. The lady was completely
ndystifed; it looked like a fiddle, but
| then who had ever heard Gid Hun.
|dred played on a fiddle! It could moi
be. So, rising to depart, she exclaim-
ed, 4 am glad Tcame in to satisfy my.
self. La! me; just to think howpeo.
pie will lie!'
The following. also, comes from the
same source. h
! "A solemn-looking fellow, with q
certain air of dry humor about the
corners Of his rather sanctimonioui
mouth, stepped quietly, one day, in.
to the tailoring establishment Of Cal
and Tuttle,' Boston, and quietly re.
4 marked To the clerk in attendance. 3
i want to futile "
| What do you mean, Sirl
| We'll, ] want to FUTILE: noticed
the invitation over yonr door, SO
Galled; and now ] would like to. tut,
ihe.' NJ
lie was ordered to leave the estab.
llishment, which he did with q look d
angry wonder, grumbling to himself
| lfthey don't soatat strangers te
cali and futile, what do they put vi
d sign for, asking 'em to do itp
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-30

There he goes again, said Mrs.
Darlington ii the legislature, a. !
member stood up for the fifth time IL
speak. Of the question. There he
goes like Z soda fountain ind iust %
fuidly as winter. Now, Isaac, mind
him, and see if You cant become &
speaker Of the house ofreprehensibles
sometime. ! declared continued She
as \ new burst Of eloquenee reached
her ear, Ut does seem as ifthe mantle.
piece of Daniel Webster had fell 81.
to him, heis Sd bright E1 N
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-30
Good Advice.

4 Y
We find the following excellent AL
vice in late number Of the London
Comic Times. Bear It in mind:
If you have a rich aunt, don't talk
to her about billiards and brandy and
water.
II you intend to do q thing, DOM
change your mind; and if you possess
a ten pound note, don't change that.
Il you happen to say something In hi
ciety which causes q painfnl sensa.
ton, yon had better go out fora walk
for five minutes. sss ls,Ei
If you don't know what every body
else knows, you had letter hold your
tongue and ifyou know something that
.everybodyel else knows, yoa had better
hold Your tongue too. A ftstl
Should you be talking To o thin IA,
dy, ofanother thin lady, you needn',
describe the party alluded to al d
scraggy old maid.
II you require q person To become
security for you, don't ask the man
who promised be would do anything
for you when he knew that you didnsl
want anything done.
Ryou happen to know an author
don't ownit; one half Of the world
ontIbelieve you, and the other hall
wont think much Of it il they do.
Don't say yon neverta take suppers
excepting where you know they neyel
give any. u. M
Don'ftell q mother of tile faults b
d fayorite child.
Hyou want to sleep quietly, dom
praise another women while yourwifs
i undressing to get into bed N,
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-30
YKRMs.
8etttaI
~ Is 8
I. Bette.

III ifgt5E B.
Bette has the sweetest foot
Ever in 4 gaiter bootl
And the holden knows it; 4
I And, Of course. she shows it, 81
Not the knowledge, but the foot e
Yet with such modest grace,
Never seems it out OF place.
And there are not many,
Half 50 shy, Or sad Of mad,
Or wickeder than Bette.
Bette has the nicesr hair
or any Of the village girls:
II does not shower on he neck
In silken or coquettish curls.
I II droops in folds around her brow,
AZ clouds at night around the moon,
Looped with lilies here and there,
In many . dangerous festoon.
And Bette wears q Gypsy hat, ri
Saucily-yes, all Of thatl
An, there are not many
Half 90 shy, or sad or mad,
Or wickeder than Bette.
Bette lays her hand in mine
Bette speaks with naivete.
Bette kisses me---she doesl
In her own coquettish way.
Then softly speaks and deeply sighs,
With angels nestled in her eyes,
IN the merrie month Of May 81
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-04-30

SAIL Pox " 3roraIk
ppx hes made - 6opcrrnnc> f.
form II The desen5 ST |||.
tion II occasions h mona
efal.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1856-05-27
Tho Rescue q RIne IsocIk.

The recent delivery Of the men who were
buried in the Coal Banks at Blue Rock, and
the extraordinary preservation oftheir liyeS.
during their long and perilousimprisonment.
are matters Of universal congratulation, af-
fording an instance Of the prolonged suffer-
ing which man is capable Of enduring, IN
the hour of extreme necessity.
The work of rescue began; it was q her
culean undertaking, but it was brayely con-
sumated. 1t was rendered more difficult:
as but eight men could work at time:
thus eighty men labored faithfully day and
night, relieving each other in gangs. The
progress made was slow, and the lives Of
the excayators were in constant peril. AT
times, portions of the bank ZEN in, and the
prospects Of rescuing the buried miners
were for long time exceedingly unfavor-
able. The wokmen, however, with renewed
energy and hope, pressed on until last FRI
day; when their attention was suddenly ar
rested by sounds within. They paused, and
shouted; when a faint response was heard
from the entombed. The glorious news
few to the crowd without, and loud excla.
nations Of Joy rang through the Muskin-
gum valley. The scene at this time is doe
scribed as soul stirring. Some we're silent,
some in tears, others were convulsed with
laughter. A conversation was held with
the buried men, who said TO the workmen
outside, "Work on, boys! May God bless
youp M
A, last, after many interruptions. The lib-
Grated and their liberators met; their meet.
ing was scene Of silent joy--ali 90 over
come as 10 be unable to give audible ex.
preston TO their gladness.
They had been confined nearly three
hundred and sixty hours, without food, drink
or light, compelled to jnhale impure air, and
10 use the cold, damp ground as bed, with
scarcely the fainies, hope Of again seeing
the countenauces Of their friends, or tho
bright sunlight Of heaven.
When those men found themselves citec-
tdolly closed in from the world, they pre-.
ceeded deliberately 70 shovel up bed Of
dry dir,--believed by them 70 be . bed OF
dea,h---and like brothers, in each Others
arms they fell asleep. When they awoke,
the dim lights they had left burning, had
gone out, and the darkness oflhe cave added
terror 10 their situation.
When finally released, iheywere entirely
.conscious. having the appearances Of mea
ius, recovered from severe nluese; and
,,he lai,hful laborers who 30 patiently sssug.
eied Tor their rescue, had The joyful priv.
iege Or conducting them al suiely 20 sbeir
respective homes, @ .
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1856-05-27
J Tle clnclnnatl convention.

80 .
The National Nominating Convention Of
the Slavery Fillibusters commences on Mon
day next at Cincinnati. The three promis
nent candidates for President are Pierce,
Douglass, and Buchanan. It is estimated
that from thirty TO City thousand strangers
win visit Cincinnati at that time. Penn
sylyania will send ten or twelve thousand to
urge the claims Of Buchanan. These
Buchanan delegates have rented Wiswell's
Hall, on Front street, for head quarters -
The Doag!as delegates have rented Hughes
Saloon, about square below. The Con-
vention will meet at Smith a Nixon's Hail.
The proprietors Of tho Burnsthouse have
made arrangements to accommodate 5000
guests, and all the other hotels are ,snlarg'
ing their borders. Private houses viii be
thrown open to accommodate the crowd.---
The drinking saloons are preparing for I
greathapl. They haye;nearly all ordered
an extra quantity Of the sardent." and ma
ny new ones will bospeBed.g aAgndS"
Present indications favor the nomination
of Douglass. lie has already promised Mr.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1856-05-27


The Iowa LANp GRANr.--The political
stockholders about Washington City have
at length succeeded In obtainingthe pnsspge
Of an act BY Congress, granting about
100000 acres Of government land to aid
in the construction Of railroads in that State.
The Pfesiden, hoping TO obtain some favor
Of the people Of Iowa, has signed the bill.
Il provides for the construction Of four roads
through The Sale, and one branch road.
This Congressional speculation will have
The effec, TO close the land-ofices 10 Iowa
ugains, actual settlers, at least until these
railroad lands are located, and also 10 great
ly reduce The price OF land-warranis.
We are pleased 10 notice the name Of our
Represensative recorded against this swim.
lie Only tbreeS RRf. Ohio .delega,ion
.soted sseryth fega anFssfeeocl Al, Z @& 50 ID Eeiier
Nearly pgshifi of IL Salembers were alb
ssns WI 81 tie to,e wssiaken.