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Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14
The CourtesieS Of Life.

| Under this head the Philadelphia
Inquirer has some iudicious sugges,
tions. If we look to men of success
in any avocation of life. We find that
with few exceptions, they have been
persons of courteous department and
generous impulses. We extract a
few passages worthy Of attention, es-
pecially by the Young. -
1--WE have more than once alludetl
to the beauty Of courtesy iu the ordi-
mary transactions oflife, The subject
| is an important one, although it may
not seem SO to the hasty ami inconsid-
crate. Manga man has lost a for
tune in consequence Of the wantot{a
little> courtesy. Amtnity of manner
and proRricty OF language should be
constantly >eultivated. They pssess
a magic and a>eharm that are a,lmi-
-rably calculated tospothe/an.l concl-
late: 1t is almost Impossible to CON
l.ceiye how. at times a kind word or
a gentle look touches the hearts The
effect, although Instantaneous, lives
and fingers for years. There are ma
nvlittl> AMI comparatively insignfi-
cant acts, that nevertheless develop
character and exercise influence. If,
therefore, courtesy be constantly adj
hcred to AMI carcfully practicel, the
effect cannot but e:great. And if
be ~ regularly violated and neglect
! ed, the evil influence must be per-
nicious. j -.
|. The Little courtesies of life cost
nothing. and vet their value can
scarcely BE- OVER estimated. Amemty
of manner has a power that is felt
more or less in everv walk or sphere.
It>inparts an additional lustre to
beauty. while it robs detormity OF
its repulsion. Who. indeed, cannot
point out some torcible illustration?
There are a thousand nameless lit
tie savings AMI doings which serve TO
sweeten the pathway OF life, AMI i'm
part to the SOCIAL circle a degree OF
refinement and delight that TO be APP
! preciated must be enjoyed .. .EY conr-
tesv .ofmanner we do not mean a col,
slant effort TO be dignitied and pre-
else, or a rigid adherence to certain
rules and formaFtjes. Far from it.
The heart should sreak on such occa-
sions, and fhc genial. spirit of sympa-
thy should be distinct and apparent.
An net of courtesy is never ont Of
I,larc:~~ln high life or in love. it is
like beam Of sunshine in the social
world. which Tat once softcns an
brjghtens. 1t ne recognized in
the beggar as we'll as>the king
The proprietor cannot be too~kind or
onsiderate to those in his EMPLOY
All should be treated not only as I'M.
man beings with human sympatlIies,
but as susceptible and as capable, as
well of understanding an act of rude.
ness, as ofappreciating one Of kind
ness and goodwill. &c.,.
There is enough r1,dcncss and as
perity among mankind, the natural
results of difference of views, COLI,
sions Of trade and elashings of inter
est. Let us. then, whenever we can,
Adopt the gentle and the generous
fpolicy. the refined and the consider
ate, AMI thus afford pleasure, by the
exercise Of the many little courtesies
which will have more or less at their
command, but which too many ne
glcct to employ I'M their intercourse
| with their fellow creatures. -
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

lsTHEi UNtoN. In his reply ID Mayor
Wood at the New York reception,
Mr.. Buchanan said: ST am one Iof
thosewh never apPrehend danger to
the Union Never. In It's darkest
days. Inever feared forditsintegrity /,
or that the people would prove lln.
true to themselves and to their conn
try by ssyering the bonds which held
them together in one common nation
atty. Alllmankind are interested III
the success Of onr glorions texperi-
Imentn tits cheering amid lowering
storms, and with the roar or break
ers in our ears, TO hear tliese words
Iof courage md confidence rom % old
inexperienced pilot,
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

Too LITTLE MANNERs.-Si Fetch.
er Norton was noted for bis want OF
courtesy. When pleading before
Lord Mansfield on some qestions of
rnanoral right, he CHANGED unfortun-
ately TO say, Ny lord, ! can illustrate
the point ID an instant ID my own
person. / myself have too lattlS man
ors.' The Judge Immediately inter.
posed with one Of his blandest smiles,
I'VE all know it, Sir Fletcher.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

EAT ii. A Englishman ofrecent
importation dropped into q restnraht
in this city, few days since, and
made q hearty meal, topping off with
q piece Of pie. The latter, upon tast-
ing. he.found to be cold, and, calling
the little black boy who stood near,
said to him: Take this pie to the fire
and 'eatit.' His CONSERVATION was
great when Sambo walked ID the stove
and quietly deyoured the pie.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

HEREprrARY DESCENT. = Dung Joe
King of the arthenon says he knows
"a Scotch lord, whose ancestors have,
forcenturies past, transmitted down
from generation 80, ataleast. ii runs
i'm the family beautiful head Of
red hair; and he thinks any ofour L.
gal big-wigs would accept this Is 4
primo tacie proofs of Hair,red. itary
Descent ~! unch. Il.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

battery. 1t was issued by Justice
Parsons. When the officers went to
serve it, however, it was discovered
that Mr.. Alderman had flown. 1t is
supposed that he has gone either to
Utica or Boston. Ii the latter place,
"Uncle Benjamin should expect an
early yisittrom a Maretzeh Moustache
and q duelling pistol. ~. ~
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

/ 3 y h " II J
How dolyon do, Mrs. Tattle; have
you heard that story about Mrs. Ludyl'
Why, no; really, Mrs. Cab, what
is lido tell!
oh, 4 promised not otell for the
world! II must never tell ont
I'm afraid it'll git ont. as ssi
Why, iii never tell son't as long
as live; Just as true as the world;
what Is lido tell. HI n.
Now, YOU won't say anything
abouttit, viii you9' as7aaVe
'No, Ineyer will open my head about
|it2', $3.50
Well, if yon'll believe me, Mrs.
Lndy said last. night, that Mrs. Trot
told her, that her sisters husbandwas
told BY person who sawit, that Mrs.
Troubles oldest daughter told Mrs.
Nickens, that she heard her mother
say. that q milliner.' told her, that
bustles we're going out Of fashion.'
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

Apoet infsdoing the pathetic be.
CANA stanzas thus: Sorrow came and
left itsltraccs' --whereupon d wag IN.
Eqnired if the bard could inform him
how Sorrow had disposed Of the rest
|of his harness. .sfs,H l sst
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

lWoRK Your OwslWAY.--It is the
highest duty, privilege and pleasure
for the great man and the whole soul
ed woman to earn what they possess,
to- work their own way through life,
to- bethe architect oftheir own for
Itmnes. nv Va Y ~ g8's st.H -
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

STEAM PowER EcL1rsED. The Lon
don Morning Chronicle announces
an important discovery. 1t il stated
that a great experiment sswas recent
" tried at Vincennes, il the presence
Of General Labitte and the officers of
the fort, The secret lof COMPRISING
and governing electricity is AZ length
discovered. and that power may there
fore now be considered as the sole
motive henceforward to be used. "A
small mortar was fired by the inven-
tor at the rate Of a hundred shots a
minute without flashing, smoke or
noise. The same power, can, It
seems, be adapted to every system Of
mechanical invention, and is destined
to supercede steam, requiring neither
machinery nor combustion. "A ves-
sci propelled by this power is said to
skim the water like d bird, and to fear
neither storm norhurricane. The in-
ventor had already petitioned for a
line ofsteamers from Il Orient to Nor
folk, in the United States, which pas.
sage he promises to accomplish in
eight and forty hours!'' s
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

III All Old clergyman, one Sunday, 1t
the close Of the sermon, gave notice
to the congregation that in the course
ofthe week he expected I'd 90 aonv q
mission to the heather. One of the
dleacons, il great agitation, exclain-
s why my dear sir, yol, have not told
lis one word OF this, before. What
shall We doT IA NJ. IL
81 on, said the parson, i don't OK
pect to 60 ont OF town. II
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14
BIT NARY L. LAWSON.

I sat amid an eager crowd = 5z.55 4
His world famed eloquence to hear;
The champion Of our Nations laws
Who charmed listening Senate's ear
And while expectant thought was quick
i To strike wild notes from faney's Tyre
! painted deep dramatic force, i.
An eye of flame, a tongue of fire. Z
He came-so simple, quiet, gravel z
With noble and majestic mein,s
The Statesman and the Patriot ---
n. With massive brow and eye serene.
One ofthese men, deemed was lost.
= Forever with that chosen band,
Who fought with hearts like well tried stee
i. For freedom and their native land. ).
He spokel-each fitting care Of life ~
Each earth born thought of hopeor teal
Receded as too mean TO hold
Its paltry place--when he was near.
Virtue -sublimed to angel heights
T In glowing colors met the view II
Virtue4--so opening heavens gates, II
!. someportion Of its lightshone througi
And Washington alone the theme +
h His life, his childhood, manhood aye
The warrior, statesman, patriot, - III =.
H. The wise, unselfsh, thoughtful sage!
And those that Hesso long had held .T 4
! High on the stored lists Of fame,
Sunk as if yelled in clouds Of night H..
!. Contrasted with that mighty name
And he.wbo spoke had power to feel
4 Each lofty aim for human good,
When man even in his fallen state
] Claims with the angels brotherhood
And ruffian power and polished guile
IL And mighty deeds that shake the worle
.Measur'd with strength of goodness seen
Like Lucifer. to ruin hurled. /.
Al! not till then had / believed II
That isloquenee like this could be;
The Actors studied tricks Of art, +1A
! Appeared SO poor, SO tame 70 me, +.
When words whose purity recalled
The due arising 70 the sun Fl .tF@
Forever blent the immortal names
4 OfEyerett and Washington.
~ r r & + Fl Wa
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

What II the difference betwesn "a
auction and sea. sicknesgl One ii TIE
sale Of effects, the other The eaecta,
II 4 sall.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

There is q Yankee down East who
has invented a. jack plane TO do the
shaving in . barber-shop- He i'll d
brother Of the Individual who uses q
fiat-iron to smooth the ruffied temper
ofhis wife.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

WHEHE IS rHE DIFyERxScE II d gcr.
tleman tells You, osyonlie,7 you knock
him down; but ifa Q lady says; Al,
now, yoiltell stories, yon smile, and
say pleasantly, 'Iassure yon ny dear,
II y. So lEt sst6a ~ aE III "
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14
.podira:l..
. From the Pennsylvania Inq
Washington.

On hearing the Hon. Edward Everett de-
$z. liver his lecture on the character. of
/ Washington. Il = 4 II s.:
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14
OR Ggip a|ashst

They telIgood stories now and then.
Of sShie of the members Of the pious
old drthod9x stock ID / Massachusetts,.
elderg gentleman ofsthisf class,
yefurninghome on Sunday fromchnrch
began TO extof tile merits Of the SER
mon to Hill SON. The following short
dialogue tells the story - :.
i have heard, Frank, said the old
gentleman, sone Of the most delight
fhl sermons ever delivered before .
Christian society. It carried me %
the gates Of heaven.
We'll, Think, replied Frank, won
had betterahaye lodged ID. tcr you
pCill aecerkaresucA aaother CHANGE
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

THE OH LINE Vines. The Know
Nothing party of this State, are con-
selling themselves with the idea that
the nomination Of Willard Fillmore for
the Presidency, will havethe effect Of
securing the support of the old line
Wings, who have heretofore refused
to cooperate with them. Never was
a party doomed to more grevious dis
appointment. We know many, who,
however much they may have hereto
fore admired the political principles
Of Mr.. Fillmore, are SO incensed at
the iiea Of his attaching himself to
the Know Nothing party they cannot
BY anv means besinduced to give him
their votes. heard Irregular built
old Clay Wing remark the other day,
that s,the fact of Mr.. Fillmore being
the nominee Of the Know Nothing
party, WAS sufficient to drive every
honest Wing from his support.
Wdr1sntoa Fi0g. AIi7f
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

REFoRMs IN Russia AND POLAND.
According to the lndependdaace
Beige, the abolition Or serfage ii
Russia has been much talked Of late.
ly in that country. A ST. Petersburg
correspondent states that a plan for
the accomplishment Of this measure
hassheen submitted tothe examination
Of the Emperor Alexander, and that,
before he left the capital for Finland,
the Car issued a nkase, BY which,
hereafter, the sertsyill have the priv
ledge of sning their masters for their
freedom, before the tribunals Of the
realm. Formeriaws granted tho serfs
this power, but il was almost i1npos-
'sible for him to make q practical use
Of it. ,Henceforward the mobiles ear
no longertransferthe serfs to anoth.
er district, or incorporate them into
the army, without being authorized
to dose by,thed decision Of q compo.
tent tribunal. lrf ltgsT Ell
Communications from St. Peters
burg, iofs date March 10, announces
that the following important reforms
are about torbe made I'M Russia 20
land: Aa Ne .ts41
1. The grantingof ageneral amnes
|ty,for allpolitical offences.
2. The introduction Of the Polisi
Language into the universities.
~ 3.aA new divisionof provinces AMI
revision Of irontiers
\. Permission 70 wear the Polisl
Uniform. 1e,e
It's Thought BY these means to ct
tach al Poles to The thecause Of Rms
sia, and forever obliterate the idea o
independ ence. 1t ~ W.
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

. SINGULAR INDEED. A woman dis.
.gnised in the habilimerits Of d mar
recently married Miss Lewis, one d
the bellies Of Syracuse, after aAbriel
icourtship The father had llef ar
rested, when she confessed the truth.
1t is remarkable, @however, that the
bride never gave an intimation Of the
trick which had been practiced, and
still clings to her woman husband,
insisting that the arrest is a conspir.
acy against them. They were allow.
ed to meet in one of the ante-rooms
of the police Office and embraced each
other with the greatest mark Of af
lection. @a aaa' IA
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1856-05-14

i Coon sCoMPANy.Be very circuns'
spcct inthe choice of your company.
In the society Of your equals you may
enjoy pleasure; in the society ofl your
superiors You may find profit, but 10
be the best ID company is to.be III the
way. to grew worse; fhelb best meansto
improve is to betheleast there. But
above all, be the companion Of those
who fear the Lord and keep his pro
cepts. Numa Pompilius Thought tlie
company Of good men 50 real q Plea
Isnre, he esteemed II preferable TO j
diamond, and when the Roman am
bassadors solicited him to accept the
government, he frankly declared,
among other reasons for declining it,
that tie conversation 81 men who as
sembled together to' worship God,
and maintain All amiable character,
was his business and delight.
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Died.


Suddenly, Mr.. RonERT GLENN, aged 45 years.
The relatives and friends Of the family and the MEM
bers Of Empire Lodge O. Of o. r., and the members Of
Atlantic Lodge of Free Mas0ns invited 10 attend the
funeral, from his late residence SO Spring street. this
afternoon at o'clock His remains will be taken to
On Monday, Feb. 49, ef consumption, Mr. MATTHIAS
MoKRcY, aged 4a years. late of Yougha county Cork,
His remains will be removed to Calvary Cemetery from
his late residence 14 Madison street. at two O'Clock this
afternoon.
Cork Exam liner please copy.
On Tuesday, Feb. 10, suddenly, Mr.. JACOB LAMBERT,
native of Den Hague, Holland aged 30 years.
His remains win be taken to Greenwood Cemetery this
On Tuesday morning. Feb. 10, ERNEST EHRAAss aged 40
The friends and relatives are respectfully invited to at
tend his unsra tomorrow afternoon, at O'Clock,
from his late residence 70 Ninth avenue, between Eff
teenth and Sixteenth streets His remains will be taken
In Troy, N. y, on Monday Feb 1s, at 10 p NJ HENRY
TAroR, iron merchant, in the 5eth year Of his age
hefuneral will take place at his late residence No.
Washington place. Troy, tomorrow afternoon, at three
On Tuesday evening, Feb. IS, of consumption PATRICK
HIS relatives and friends are requested to attend the
funeral tomorrow afternoon, at O'Clock, from his
late residence, 264 East Thirteenth street.
On Sunday Feb. II, WILLIAM H. WHITE, formerly of this
city, late Of San Francisco, aged AZ years.
The relatives and friends OF the family respectfully
invited to attend his fanera, this afternoon at
o'clock without further invitation from the residence Of
the late thomas Harrison, Cold Springs, L.
On Monday, Feb 49, JONAS HAw, infant son OF George
The friends and relatives Of the family are respectfully
invited to attend his funeral from the residence Of his
parents ia East Twenty seventh street. at four O'clock
this afternoon, without further invitation.
California and Canada papers please copy
.on rara ~ ~ On iInesday rep ~ o. cons sun Pr
Capt Charles Spear, Of Dorchester, Mass.
The remains viii be taken to Portland Me-. for inter-
Maine Massachusetts and California papers win please
notice.
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and general debility prepared by his dispenser
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and Mrs. Hays, Brooklyn.
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Knox's hat store.
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liver oil the only article that sustained reputation
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