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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-07-09

: - .dna ,caersas, SINCE the foregoing dec
laration wis uniformity adopted by our
predecessors in National Com eMtfons.
an adverse political and religion test has
been secretly organized by a p:gt i. claim
ing 10 be exclusively \ meriean, lis pro-
per that the American Demo ty 1sho d
clearly define its relations. thereto, and
declare its determined opposition To- all
secret political societies, by whatever
name they may be called. !. -'b:
Resolred, That the foundation of this
union Of States having been laid in, and
its prosperity, expansion, and pre-emi-
nent example in free government, built
upon entire freedom in matters-of relig-
ious concernment, and no respect Of per.
SON in regard to rank or place of birth !:
no party can justly be deemed national,
constitutional, or in accordance with. A
mefican principles, which bases its eX-
elusive organizationsupon religious opin.
ions and accidental birth place. And
hence a political crusade in the nine
tcerth century and in the United States
Of America, against Catholics and: fora
eign- born. is neither justified BY the past
history or the future. prospects Of the
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-07-09
CHARLES G. GIBHART, Il
Corner Front Street and Lower Fern,
CHARLESTON VIRGINIA, 81
DEALER IN
Dry Goods, GrocerieAH
Hardware, Queensware, Glassware,
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, y

1dIUWdECS NuccMSW0IGs NlG8SW0f6H
Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, u
Saddlery, &c. g4.
LAYING just received splendid stock
IL new goods, which has been selectA
with The utmost care, feel warranted i'll sas.
ing to my customers, that Lean sell ss low y
any house in Charleston. ! have conplet
assortment Of Dry Goods, consisting in partcf
ladies' dress goods, Of every description; fit
lot of cloths, cassimerts. satiinets, jeans, fah,
nels, white goods, bleacled and bro u Il nlusl III
linen, handkeIchiefs, gloves, hosiery, &C. III
the Gfdcery depsItement ray be had white aIt
blown sugars, best coffee, molasses, gresi
and black teas, spices, rice, FISH indigo, oils
window glass, powder, shot, lead, gun caps
Lcordage liquors, dye-stuffs, &c. lIardwarrId
all kinfs,rsuch as: mechanics tools, nailL
shovelsI cutlery, chuins, ploMs, castings de.
QueenswaIe, OF all kinds. Glassware Of ever
description; also, housekeepers' articles, such
buckets, tubs, tinware, stonewafe 10 ton sai1.
brooms. brushes. combs. &C. Saddlery--sad
dies Harness. brides, bits, stlrru girts, sp,fs
Bride reins, check lines, DC.
/, sln35tf CHARLES Ga GIBIIaM
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-07-09

.yANMArRE HOUSE, f.. 49,.
cor. Main t. Bedc5n :stsJ, Wcst Columbia.
II. O. r. yANMATRE, PROPRIETOR.
This house is ft,elsup in TIE best style. and
every attention III be paid to visitors -
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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-07-09

! ouires that we should hold as sacred the
principles involved in the Monroe doc
ttrine their bearing and import admit Of
no miscontruction they should be .ap-
piled with unbending integrity. y !. !
|. %. Bes0fred, That the great highway
which nature as well as the ssent OF the
States most Immediately interested IN its
maintenance, has marked out for q free
communication between. the Atlantic and
the Pacific. oceans, constitutes one o. the
most important achievements realized by
| the spirit Of modern times and the I'M
ronqucrsble energy Of our people. T hat
result. should be secured by a timely and
efficient excr;ion of the control which, we
have the right to claim over 1t, and no
power on earth should be suffered to i'm
pede or clog its progress by any Interior
ence with tile relations" it may suit our
policy" to establish between our govern
~ment and the governments Of the States
within whose dominions it lies. We can,
under no circumstance, surrender our
prcponderanre in the adjustment Of all
questions arising out Of it. ~ .
4. Resotyed, That in view Of so com
handing an interest the people Of the L.
States cannot but sympathize with the
efforts Which are being made by the peo-
Die Of Central America to regeheratc that
portion of the continent. WHICH covers
the passage across The lnteroceanie 18th
mus. 49,, - |,
5. Reso1rfl, That the Democratic par
/ ty will expect Of the next Administration
that every proper effort viii be made 70
insure our ascendaucy> in the Gulf Of
Mexico, and 10 maintain a permanent
protection to the great outlets through
which are cmptied into its waters the pro-
ducts raised out of the sail, aud the com
modilies created by the industry Of the
people of our Western valleys, and of the
Union at large. s..
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-07-09

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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-07-09
GALLIPoLIs
furniture Store

The subscribers would heg MI. N
their friends and the public s,s q inicfn
they are receiving tie most spe aa;S s..ll 49,
OF iufnture es.; offered for sale; ii tbs ms :
ket, Consisting in part,of - II -
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
THE cAMELs HAVE COME.

The United States storeship supply"
has arrived at Galveston, Texas, from
Smyrna, with thirty-fve camcls on board.
The supply" was sent out last fall to pro-
cure these camels for the purpose of trying
the experiment of transporting the mails on
them across the plains to California, &c.
One of the animals only died on the voyage.
Several Arabs accompany them as keepers,
and an inclosure of ten acres has been pre-
pared at Indianola, Texas, for their tempo
rary accommodation, where they will re-
main until fully recruited. The experiment
is novel one, but there is every reason to
believe that it will succeed (unless molested
by the Indians) and will be of great public
accommodation until the ''iron horse COM
mences his rapid fight across the great
plains.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
IMPERIAL STABLES.

A letter from Vienna to the Springfield
Republican gives the annexed description
of the stables of the Emperor of Austria:
Il have visited some picture galleries,
twenty or thirty churches, great many
CT binets of natural history, few palaces,
and most interesting of all, the Imperial
stables, where six hundred noble steeds are
lodged most royalty and fare sumptuously
every day, dutifuly attended by three hun
dred servants. The apartments of their
equine hghnesses are at once splendid and
comfortable, free from the scent of the
stable and clean as a lady's parlOr. Their
blankets are embroidered with the Imperial
crest; their harness, saddles, and all their
equipments are of the most costly kind, and
generally in excellent taste. In one large
hall are some two hundred carriages, of
which the cheapest cost two or three thou
sand dollars, and the coronation carriage,
adorned with paintaingS by Ru5ens, and
covered with diamonds and gold, wheels and
all, cost about two hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars. Another hall, filled with state
saddles and trappings of various descrip-
tions is still more magnificent. But the
animals themselves, unlike most occupants
of palaces, far outshine all their exterior
adornments. The bright, fiery, intelligent
eve; the proudly arching neck, (the horse
is the only animal whom pride really be-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
Oems of The Ban.
N1cARAGUAN MEETING.

There was large meeting in New York
city on Friday evening the 9th instant, to
render material aid to Nicaraguan Walker.
Judge Dean, Gen. Walbridge, and Capt.
Rynders, were the principal speakers.
Gen. Cass telegraphed from Washington,
the following note to the meeting:
WASHINGTON, May 7, 1856.
Messrs. Rynders, Dean, Oahsmih, Clan
cy and Phittips:-It is not possible for me
to attend your meeting, though l sincerely
hope that the movement of Walker will be
successful. think the best interests of
this country, of that country, and of the
world, require it. 1t has all my best wishes.
LEWIS CAsS.
Capt. Rynders, in his speech, declared
that our Government was about to recog
Mise Father Vigil, Walkers Ministers; but
we think there must be some mistake in
this, for we see it stated that Vigil, who we
take to be vigil-ant person, has not even
limited to the Administration that he desires
a recognition.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
SPEECH OF THE EMPEROR OF
RUSSIA.

The Emperor Alexander has visited Mos
COW, accompanied by the Grand Dukes
Constantine, Michael and Nicholas, and u
numerous staff. The Emperor gave au-
dience to Count Karewski, the military
Governor. Deputations from the mobiles
and from the civil and military authorities
accompanied him. The Emperor addressed
them for some time, in speech of which
the correspondent of the Paris Constitu-
tionnel gives the following sketch:
"GENTLEMEN: The war is over, for l
ratified the treaty of peace, which had been
signed at Paris, before l left St. Peters
Durgh. 1 am happy to be able to announce
the news to you, and to repeat to the nobility
of Moscow the words which | addressed to
my people in my last manifesto.
Russia was able to defend herself for
many wears to come, and | believe that no
matter what forces were brought against
her, she was invulncrable on her own terri
tory. But felt that it was, my duty, in
looking to the real interests of the country,
to lend an ear to proposals compatible with
the national honor.
War is an abnormal state. and the
greatest successes obtained by it, scarcely
compensate for the evils it occasions. 1t
had caused an interruption of the CONNER
cial relations of the Empire with most of the
States of Europe. l should certainly have
carried it Oh had not the voice of neighbor
ing States pronounced itself against the
policy of late years.
My futher, of imperishable memory, had
his reasons for acting as he did. | know
his views, and | adhere to them from my
very soul; but the treaty of Paris has OBJ
tanned the object which it was his ambition
to obtain, and prefer this means to war.
"Many of you, am aware, regret that |
should have so readily accepted the pro-
positions made to me. 1t was my duty as
a man, and as the head of great Empire,
either to reject or accept them frankly. |
have honorably and cOnscientiously fulfilled
that duty. ] am sure that allowances will
be made for the difficult position in which [
was placed, and that shortly every devoted
friend of Russia will render justice to my
views and intentions for the welfare of the
country.
Il have thrown open the ports of Russia
to the commerce of the world, the frontiers
to the free circulation of foreign produce.
l wish henceforth, that the greatest facility
shall be afforded in our markets for the
exchange of ware of every origin and of the
g. 6
Various projects will shortly be cOmmuni-
Gated to you, the object of which will be to
give an impulse to home industry, and in
which, trust, every nobleman will take a
share"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
THE ELEPHANT.

We hear, says the Columbus (Ohio)
Capital City Fact, of an instance of sagacity
practised by the elephant attached to Herr
Driesbach's menagerie, which deserves
record. Coming into Newark, Ohio, last
Saturday, the elephants keeper fell in a fit
from his horse. The whole menagerie i'm
mediately came to halt, and some mem
bers of the company went forward to pick
up the man. But the elephant would not
allow any person to approach the scnseless
form of his keeper. Taking him up with
his trunk, softly, he would place him on his
horse, but finding that the man was sense
less, he laid him on the ground, and kept
watch over him. Many members of the
menagerie tried to soothe the faithful ele-
phant, who had now become furious at the
supposed death of his master, but to no
purpose, and there the man lay watched by
the sagacious animal. After laying in this
condition for some time, physician, who
had been sent for, arrived, and yet the ele-
phant would allow no one to approach. At
length the keeper became so far conscious
as to command the elephant to let the
physician come near, and the animal was
docile and obedient in moment, and the
keeper was properly cared for-the elephant,
all the while, expressing the utmost anxiety
for the sick man.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
CAPITAL FOR YOUNG MEN.

1t is consolation for all right minded
young men, that though they may not be
able to command as much pecuniary capi-
tai as they would wish, to commence bust
ness themselves, yet there is moral capi-
tai which they can have that will weigh as
much as money with persons whose opinion
Is worth having. And it does not take a
great while to accumulate a respectable
amount of this capital. 1t consists of truth,
honesty and integrity; to which may be
added decision, courage, frmness and pre-
sevrance. With these qualities, there are
few obstacles which cannot be overcome.-
Friends spring up and surround such a
young man almost by magic. Confidence
flows out to him, and business accumulates
on his hands faster than he can ask it. And
in few short years such a yonng man is
far in advance Of many who started with him
having equal talents and larger pecuniary
means; ere long our young man stands
foremost, trusted and loved. Would that
we could induce every youthful reader to
commence life on the principle that moral
capital is the thing after all.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
THE WAY he LEPT.

Major Donelson, It will be remembered,
says he left the Democratic party because
he could no longer sustain its principles,
which reminds Western editor of the
wanted in certain company told his story:
"Why did you leave old man Smiths SO
early last night" was the question. Why,
you see, called to see Miss Nancy, and
she wouldn't have anything to say to me.
So sot awhile, and the old man told me /
had better go. And l sot a while longer,
and then one of the boys came and took me
by the collar, led me to the door, and kicked
me out-and then l thought maybe my
company wasn't wanted and so-I Lef.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
5 T TUESDAY,, MAY 20, 1856.

comes;) the form of perfect >, ,4-.naetg5, the
delicate but powerful limbs, the grace OF
every movement, the gentleness and cour-
tesy with which they receive every little
attention bestowed upon them, the high
bred nobleness and dignity of their whole
department, filled me with admiration. l
would rather have my choice from those
six hundred horses than the Imperial crown
of their owner. The carriage horses are
all white, but those for riding are of all
colors, some magnificent black"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20

stain is flung upon the brightness of her
memory, and she is nameless evermore.-
An outcast-branded with guilt-hunted
from place to place-unpitied- none
to speak the word of kindness, that falls like
refreshing dew upon the wasting heart
seeking in vain for some refuge where, rob-
ed in sorrow, she might in solitude ezpa-
tiate the past. But no, nor dream, nor rest,
nor shelter. Oppressed and scorned on
every side-no hope to lay upon the spirits
broken shrine, nor shed upon the fainting
soul the halo of sweet divinity-distrustfu
of pardon or of mercy, she rushes to her
fate. On one side lies the path which she
perchance has entered, and feels that to
pursue mast lead to deeper ruin-where San
and shame, twin sisters, flaunt hand in hand,
decked in their robes of splendor, that but
the priceless purity of soul may purchase;
and, oh she feels that when the jewel is
bartercd, squalid poverty walks close be-
hind to tread with her the precincts of per-
dition. The laving tide close at her feet
with its ceaseless murmurings, torerer offers
a resting place the cold world denies her
here, and sinking meath its waves, the over
burthencd spirit has gone-God pity her
achitter? How bravely do we grid ourselves
to rebuke an erring sister-all forgetful that
though we know ourselves to-day, we are
but frail humanity, and an hour may see our
pride of virtue trail its glittcring pinions i'll
the dust, even sets tO-day in a bright
flood of molten gold, may sink tomorrow
meath cloud. Think on this and drop
the tear of pity while the harsh rebuke lies
hushed upon the lip, for every crystal drop
lies like sparkling gem upon the sufferers
crown of thorns. Close, then, those sight
less eyes whence the light has fled, nor
shrink from that poor unfortunate. No
pollution rests upon her now; and though
no consecrated dust surrounds her, the once
lowly Nazarite, who sits upon the throne of
Heaven, will measure justice equally with
her who fills a pauper's grave and the proud
one shrined in some princely mausoleum.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
ALL THE NEWSPAPERS IN THE
UNITED STATES,

The editor of the Washington (D.C.) Spec
tator designs to publish, about Augustaext
q list of all the newspapers and periodicals
from monthlies to dailes in the United
States-embracing 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 issued after the fourth of July, Tor such
as shall contain fullest accounts of the oc-
currences of that day. These he proposes
to bind-one set to be filed in the Congress
sional Library-one in the Library of the
Smithsonian Institution-the other for his
own sanctum. He also requests this notice
may be inserted one or more times, in the
editorial columns of his contemporaries
Those publishers who give it place and
send him a copy of their papers containing
it, will be furnished with a copy of the list
when published.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20

BARNUM TENDING BAR.-One of the
examinations of Barnum, to find out how
much he is possessed Of, came off in New
York, Thursday morning. Among the
questions were the following: @. What
business are you now engaged in! A. My
only occupation at present is tending bar.
Q. How long have you been occupied in this
business! A. Ever since the lawyers have
been pulling me up to the bars of the
different courts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
THE DOG.

One day last week, says the Newbury-
port Herald. a dog in the family of the late
Mr.. Isaac Pearson died from actual grief
for the loss of his master. The dog was
over ten years old, and Mr.. Pearson had
always taken the utmost care of him, giving
him meat and drink with his own hand, at
certain hours of the day. After the death
of his owner, he went into the house, and
appeared, as much as any person there, to
know the event that had taken place, and
from that hour he refused to eat or drink,
and went mourning about till he pined away
and died, without any appearance of dis
ease. Do dogs reason!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
THE NIGHT.
BY PRAED.


And now tits loves most lovely hour,
And silence sits on earth and sky,
And moonlight fiings on turf and flower
A spell of deeper witchery;
And in the stiffness and the shade
All things and colors seem to fade;
And the garden queen, the blushing rose,
Has bowed her head in soft repose;
And weary zephyr is gone to rest,
In the fow'ry grove he loves the best.
Nothing is heard but the long, long snore,
Solemn and sad, of the watch men four,
And the voice of the rivulet ripping by,
And the drowsy wing Of the sleepless bat,
And the new of the gard 'ner's tortoise shell C,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
THE LITTLE ONE Is DEAD.

Smooth the hair, and close the eyelids,
Let the window curtains fall;
With smile upon her features,
She hath answered to the call.
Let the children kiss her gently,
AS she lies upon the bed;
God hath called her to his bosom,
And the little one is dead.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20

DODGING THE LIQUOR LAw.-The 'eva-
ders'' in Columbus, Ca, have adopted "a
new Post Office arrangement" This is
the plan described by the Columbus Sun:
1--WE were much amused by a visit which
we paid to a new Post Office arrangement
on Sunday last which has been established
on the lower end of Broad street. 1t has
been got up for the purpose of evading the
late Sunday law established by the City
Council; and in our opinion, completely
succeeds. In one end Of the room we dis
covered row of boxes numbered as drawers
in the Post Office. Each one of these boxes
has lock and key, and IS rented out at a
certain rate per month; the holder of each
box leaves word on Saturday night how
much and what kind of liquor he wants in
his box the following day"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20

ONE OF THE MOTHERS OF '76.-Sarah
Philbrook, of Hardwick, VT, widow of a
Revolutionary soldier, and whose age is
ninety-four years, made and sold last season,
from two COWS. six hundred pounds of
butter, besides milk and butter for family
use. Mrs. Philbrook has no assistance ex-
cept what is rendered by her boy, who is
not quite seventy years of age, and who
does not intend to marry while his mother
is able to do her work.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
A DISASTROUS MONTH.

The month just expired will long be
memorable for its disastrous confagrations.
So far as we have information, there oc-
CURED during this period thirtytwo fires
where the loss exceeded $4,000 in each
instance, (thirteen of which originated in
manufacturing establishments and the ag-
gregate loss resulting reaches the enormous
amount of 81. .847 900. The following were
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
GRATITUDE.

The hound will fawn on any one
That greets him with kind caress;
The flower will turn towards the sun,
That nurtures it in loveliness.
The dropping bird with frozen wing,
That feeds in winter at your sill,
Will trim his glossy plumes in spring,
And perch about your window still.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
THE CoNvENTIoH.

D A steamboat has been chartered to
leave Pittsburg on the 9th inst, with dele
gates to the Cincinnati Convention. The
Pennsylvania and the Baltimore & Ohio R.
Roads will issue through tiokots to persons
going to the Convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-20
amongst the losses

In addition, destructive confagrations
have swept through the forests of Virginia,
inficting serious losses. To this may be
added the loss by fire in Philadelphia on
Wednesday, the last night of the month,
which was over 100000.