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Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

not for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Of any
State or Railroad Company. There
exists not q sliadow Of constitutional
permission or direction, for their use
in any such manner. The project is
dishonest in its intent impossible OF
adoption ana impractical ID execution
and its author and supporters know
Eit TO be soI AMI yet upon this film,
sy liquidation they are now engaged
in vain effort to reorganize their,de-
feafed and disbanded party organiza-
zion! From Whiggery they decend-
ed to Know Nothingism, and now
still lower from Know Nothingism to
ECarlileisml A few short months, and
We will have to record, slow GREAT
WAS THE FALL :TiiEREoF l'--Parkers-
5urq 5fe,cs. * .~ j.: .
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
Remarkable Affair.

A correspondent Of the Fayetteville
IN. g. Observer, writing from Stanly
county, says: '-.-.-
. On the 18th of January, there was
Killed within three-quarters of mile Of
the writer, a hog four years old, and on
dissectiag the hog, there was found be-
tween the ribs and the feak fat piece
Of brick that Weighs aboute ounces and
on, examining. there is no scar op the
surface where il has ever been introduced
from the surface, The facts in the case
are pndeniable, AS it was seen BY three
respectable Witnesses when it was taken
out: Ifany of your readers can give an
explanation how the brick got to that To-
cation, we would be glad to hear from
them.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
An .Ariful Misrr.

Some time ago q gentleman called
upon a certain noblelnan, a very
wealthy and inordinatcly mean char:
acter, and found him at the breakfast
table, quite alone. and doing his ut
most to catclFafy which was buzzipg
about the room. NJ
"What the. deuce are you aboutl'n'
demanded the astonished visitor. TO
whom tho spectacle of an old>man
amusing HIMSELF l:y ]. catching flies
seemed singular, t" say the least, T.
~ "Uush +" cxthtimed tlso otber.--s
I'll tell yon presently p
Afterm efforts, the cid fellow
at last sl1ectelei in cHtrapping the
fly, Taking the insect carefully be-
tween his thuuib>. and foreGnger, he
putit into the sugarl bowl and quietly
dropped the lid over1his prisoner
His visitor, more annoyed than ever,
knowing as he did the avaricious
character of the man before him, re-
peated the question.
f'l'll tell You, y replied the miser, q
triumphant grin oyerpreae ing his
colntenance as lie spoke. 81 want
to ascertain if the servants steal the
sugar !"-Paris Letter,
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
KANAWHA VAIL Ely STAR.

The folBwing sublime and well ineri-
ted words we, clip from the Richmond
Wig, in reply TO the Mayor Of Rich
mond, by Richard Yeadon ESD. q
Charleston s. c., on the reception Of the
remains of the gallant and chfyaarous
Brooks, Of South Carolina.
Mr.. Mayor:-Thea sympathy of Vir-
oinia, whether in veal or woe, is ever
Grateful to the Palmetto State. Our
hearts, sir, are deeply touched by the cx-
preston of that sympathy on the ocea-
sion of our sad bereavement, and by your
kind offer to place the remains OF orr
deceased friend and brother within
the precincts of your State Capitol
South Carolina regarded him as one of
thetbrirhtest Of her jewls, and cherished
him as one of the best beloved and
most valued Of her sons. She mourns
him with n mothers grief and her sons
al daughters moisten his bier with
the tears Of ffaternal sorrow, While
he was living. we know, SIR, that
Won unaed with us in twinihg tina! liurcl
forhis manly brcw-and>now that he is
dead, you Join us in strewi ing the cypress
anl willow ON his grave Busour sol
cmn office and melancholy duty are ito
bury MT - pFssse the deal--so bear his
mortal rtmains>tS their final resting place
in his naive S.a:S\ We mus. b. pard
oneI, however. FIR SAYING lhat his high
Gifts. ia c!lec>uf! .til moral, his brief but
brilIian. ca"cer, his geniatspirit an1 com
panional qualities, which endeared him
to all who associated with him, al4l above
all, the Sudden stroke. which, in the prime
and viyor Of Iife---inEthe very midst Of in,
oreasing usefulness and fama---saoasigus
his mtnIy firm TO ap untimsly. but hon
orcd eraye, an / has sent his spirit to, the
Cod Who ";lye i;r~liave struck IN chord,
Which has vihrated iH.rcsponsiTe sympa.
thy throughout the land, save where the
heart has been palsied by ftnaticism, or
rendered callous hy sectional hostility,
to huHY.ne, aid generous feeling. / Sir,
we gra,clulIy:accept the homage Of your
sympathy, and com init the body Of our
honarcd and talented friend to your tenn
porary charge. -:
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
More Cures,
.PnfIAprIfHrA. I'd mo "a "a,

,PHfLADELfHIA, Sd mo 20, 1880.
RESPECTED Frifnd.--I had for several sears
beer afflicted with Dyspepsia, and occasional.
ly General Debility. ri accldrntelly fffiea
thy medicine, IIoofand's German Bi.t.rs. in
the flrst place upon daughter, she hayiaQ
severe spell Of sickness. Thy Hoofaad,s
German Bittsr rs had such cffect npon Ter gen,
eral debility, that was induced 10 try ii myt
self then gotta bottle, and used Il accord
ipg to the directions, and ii relieved me an,ar9
than anything had before used, giving
tome and strength to the stomach nd system.
Last fall hada very severe smell 81 The Diar-
rhGa, which CONTINUED for SEINE lime. Ny
life, for time was despasedef. Thy Bitter,
again being used acted very happily upon.the
stomach and intestines. anilsooia relieved me
from the grea tpain | suffered, and gave ma
general health to the system. consider it
doctor, one of the most valuable medicines
ever used, and shallstake great pleasure in
recommending it to others.
Respectfully Thy friend,
SAMUEL HUTTON.
Third. vs.
10 Dr. G. NJ. Jackson, 100 Arch St. Phila.
delphia.
See advertisement.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
New ORLE.Ss. Feb. %.

The steamship lGahawJa, from Ha-
v.ma, with dates to the goth, brings
the re,nains.of Dr. Kane. His body
was escorted to the City Hall by the
Continentals, VII ere he lies in state
till tomorrow evening, wien it
twin be=escorted to the steamboat
j WooarutAby tl.e citizens, and var
iQus military companies and societies
oftbe city, en- ronte for Louisville and
Philadelphia. The Highest honors
Mere paid bin blythe highest officials
Of Cuba.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
Death Of Dr.. kane.

NV ORLEANS, Feb. 93.-The steams
ship eahawba, from Havana with date
@ the, Goth, brings the remains ofDr.
Kane. His body was escorted to the
City Hafby the Continentals, where il
lies an state till Tomorrow evening, when
1T will be escorted to the steamboat J
Woodruff, BY the citizens and various
military societies ofthe city, earoute for
Louisville and Philadelphia. The high
est honors were paid him by the highest
officials of Cuba. = = -
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
J. WENwoRrm.--lIon. Jno. Went

j. WENwoRrm.--Hon Jno. Went.
worth, formerly member of Con-
gress from Illinois, and at present
editor Of the Chicago Democrat, il
spoken Of as the next Democratic can
didate for Mayer ofthat city. ssLong
John" a name BY which he is fanil-
iarTy known in Washington, emigra,
ted to the West some years since, "a
penniless journeyman printer. He
has since amassed IN immense fer
tune, and is now one of the most
men in his adopted State,
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

To cure a pain ia the breast procure !
we'll made wollen'drcss--wii,hs an eo.allr
weff-constructad woman inside fit Ana
press close tofthe part effected Repea,
the application ill the pain ceases. This
recipe, when the directions are carefullv
observed. las rarely beena known to fa;f
in effecting q cure. The medicine Is
found in alinostevery household and NAV
possibly cost trifle. IL
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

PIAsr1se SHADE THErs.-N Nothing ADJ !.
more toshe comfort, as well as health =
towns and cities, than shade trees. M 4,
is especially 90 in our southern climate
Now is the time 70 be about ii. Ifali fan
our citizens will but determine that onr :.
side walks shall be shaded by trees nlas.
ted in front Of their'property. a few Years ,,.,
demonstrate thatthey have added feps Il
thousands ofvalue to It, at very trif,;a, !,
outlay Of money and time,
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
legislative .Aefian.

eHrcARco, Feb. Is-The Governor ol
Nebraska has vetoed all bills passed by
the Legislature chartering new banks.
The Minnesota Legislature is occupied
with plans for State organization.
Bills have passed the Wisconsin: Leg.
islatnre giving s. n. Booth, editor of the
Milwaukee Free Democrat. power to re.
.pleyfh his press, recently seized BY the
United States Marshall. and another Il
the progress the Garland Slave case.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
Exemplary Damages 5,iOO-.SteHaH Ea.
gle rs. the James River aud Eanawha
Company. ssI i IN +

This was suit instituted BY the plain
tiff, a'young man resident ofthe County
Of Greenbrier, in the County Court of
kanawha1 to recover. damages for the
breaking Of IFS leg, ~hich..was caused
By the fall Of his horse whilst crossing
one Of the bridges belonging to and I'm
der tile contract of the James River and
Kahawha compapyAI It appeared from
the5testimony that this bridge was out Of
repair, and that there was a hole in one
I Of the planks Of the bridges, which caus.-
ed tth6fall Of the horse. The cause came
on to be heard IN the County Court (chief
Justice ,Goshornt presiding on Monday
last. and was 1elaborately argued b,
Messrs, Jno. S. Swami and Thomas, B.
SNann for the plaintiff, and Benz II. Smith
and Isaac n. Smith for the defendants. A.
We had the pleasure Of hearing the open.
ing argument Of Mr.. Jno. S. Swami, and
We do not hesitate to prouounee. his re-
marks both eloquent and impressive. =
Ata late hour in the evening the jury re-
tired ts-tieir room, and after a briefcon.
.spl'atiof returned i verdict in behalf 81
the plaintiff for $500. A motion was
made before the Court next morning fol
4 new trialEwhich motion the Court over.
ruled. ~
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
TUESDAY, MARCH 3. 1857 I :: !,
: - = = - - lie r. u. a
FOR CONGRESS:
AL BERT @. JENKINS ;.
OF cABELL couSTY. -
The Great American Meeting

/, Held onrithe first day Of The Febrma',,
/ CONT, together ,cah an account Of tchd
mas thea said and dong Overwhelming
; Bush SsFo,tsating Crosd-Grea En-
.. tAxsiasm-Loud Cheers Where ,cert
thsa1aRow Candles, The Brass Band
and The rest Of the e pomp aid cream
ssdncs of Har. '''-l4 full and lNinut'
! Report! +. J.. -. j.. &. ~.
Pursuant TO notice 10 the faithful; duly
published in thcl Kanawha Republican
E;nos and Norris we're coagtegatcd to:
gethcr in seine SPOT ipthe town of Charles
ton, to this Reporter unknown, and there
fore, out Of these materials'"a large and
respectable meeting 6ftEe American citi'
zens Of 5Kanawha county was organized
by calling Norris to the chair, and re
serving ,Enos as audience Suffice il
TO say that after the organization was
effected, Enos constituted the whole con,
vention. Credentials being called for,
in addition % the Charleston council,
Briar creek was found,to be represented
by the following credentia u: =
p. "a ReSolrea, That E. be authorised by
the Briar Greek council, to play our
+hand duntmy, in the game Of 6rog, TO be
PLAYED inc Charleston on the first day Of
The February COURT" r.. srN. p
. assuming the chair, its occupant,
after gracefully referring to the size and
responsibility Of the~zconventiop, his
gratitude at this unexpected compliment
laid his hand upon his heart and wept
'ineonsolablF, Loud cheers and deep
sensation. At this point the conyen-
ton, going out for a moment. the speaker
pursued his7subject in the form ola So
Hoquy. The convention returning, he
closed as follows ~ ~. =. isl
Il" My fellow delegate from Charleston,
and sole dummy from Briar creek =
WhenFyou and Isshall! have contributed
The vast influence of this meeting to af-
feet the nomination of CarileIwe shall
,occupyin the eyes ofsthe world the lofty
position occupied by those savans and
heroes Of antiquity, Dogbefry and Yer
ges." i'Applsuse.1 : - = II. # |.--r RI
j The convention thenzproceeded to bu-
.siness, which was the appointment Of del
scgates to the Know Nothing convention
q Parkersburg, to be held on tie 4th Of
March next. After long andslaborious
session fisk days, prolonged often into
the smallhours of night, and after 800
ballots, suitable delegates.,Tere selected:
The numerous convention then dispersed,
and with two tallow candles in thin paper
lanterns On their two shoulders, marched
up front street to appropriate music, res
ceiSing the blessings Of the grateful pop
ulace1as they passed along. The pro
1eeedings Of the convention were sent to-
FIIahce by a special messenger, with d.
rections to call at Washington on his$wayt
thither., TheyswiH appear next week IN
:" Laa Prose- , and 9szNonitcurSs' with
comments by Louis Napoleon and Quiz OF.
The news of theIconyehtion also created
great excitement at Point Pleasant. "A
mob was anticipated, Col, Beale was
armed to the teeth. ,.@, F. fl {
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

A yonng bride riding ont with Il.
happy husbaDd IN Montreal, Canadss'
a few days since, was. frozen toIdeasl'
by her husbands side. Physiciaeaa'
testified that her death was caus ,sa
by frost on the brain, from the expo
sure of the top ofthe head TO the colats
She wore flslli enable bonnet.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

AEElTAh OF ! ROMAN yEssEL.--
The Roman barque .0oasiglierJelino
arrived at Boston gu Saturday morn:
ing, from Palermo. She has, o full
cargo of fruit, consisting of oranges,
lemons, nuts, ETC., consigned to
Messrs. Wheelwright & Cobb, Of that
city. This is the first Roman yes sci
chat is, of the States of Italy under
the government of the Pope, )that has
ever visited that port. She bears the
Roman flag.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
Steamboat Cnllisinn.

Epw onrEAss. Feb. 93.-The steam.
boats Belfast and Humboldt came int
collision on FRIDAY The Hunba ,i,e
was bound for Nashville, and i . ~,
loss, with twenayof her crew, mostly ., nal
groes. The Belfast,is uninniured. Is III
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

NEW York, Peb. i2o.-The testimony
before the Grand Jury in The Burdeil
case. is unusually interesting. a new
aud startling theory of the murder has
bee6 developed: The police are on track
Of a Now party, who is suspected as the
perpetrator of the murder.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
-, vs.rror Sr.p n. r

TnE WEsrEas SrAR.-Mr. jaime, 4
TAYLOR has sold his interest in this nm, !.
to John c. Wade, Esq. The Star i f n,,s
Iished at Christ,ansburg. Montgomsa,ss
county, Va. II handsomely printed. i.
vocates Democratic principles. and rieh.
" deserves the confidence aud supportaf
the intelligent and thriving section !.
which it circulates.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

WmgELISG, Thursday. February i 9.
The Democratic Congressional Con-
vention, held today at(Moundsyillc.
nominated Sherrarl Clemens by ac-
clamation. ! Il
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

BALrIMoEE, wednesday, February
i8.-T,S. Ludwig, formerly editor
Of a Germaa paper in Baltimore was,
arrestedin SaSapnah OH Friday as an
abolition agent. He was notified to
leave the city under penalty Of coat
Of tar aud feathers.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
New York. NIB. 11th.-Little al

New York, Rsb. 18th. Little ad-
ditional testimony taken yesterday,
in the Rudiell caseS An attempt
was made,tosshow that Eckle and Mrs.
Cunningham were the parties who
entered the store for the purchase Of
a dagger on Friday, but the witness
failed to identify. Mss. Cunningham
was committed toI the Toolnbs. /
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

Loso SENTENCE The Yazoo Civ
Miss Banner says John Cotton. WHO
was found guilty Of manslaughter III the
second degree. was senteeced BY Judge.
Henry, on Saturday last to fifty years
imprisonment in the Penetentiary.1f'
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

BosroS, Feb. 11.-Deyclopmants
in relation to the death of Gardner.
Postmaster at Hhgllam, has caused
the arrest oflls wife upon suspicion
s "
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

Commander Rowan, who has Just been
dismissed from the United States Navy
By the President, in pursuance .of the
sentence of Court Nartia which lately
tried him % charge ofintanpefance. has
served for nearly thirty7fxe years in the
navy. Heeriginany entessd the service
On the tenth Of August, ! e2S
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

BILLlousFEyER is produced By derange
ment If the liver and the secretion Or bile, Il
whichever occur With those who uses4Csr.
Ter 3sISpanish Misture. MI. g. B. Luck, q |
Richmond, Va. who was subject 10 bilious
ness for many years sta,es fact. that ID has
prevented IFS retufn every Fall BY the free3uss
oftkis valuable assistant 10 nature.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

WAsAfNGgoN, Feb. 2o.-The friends of
Gen. Cass hcra state to-day lie received
the appointment Of Secretary Of State. !
The Hon, ]. Clancy Jones, of Penusyl-
vania, declines y Cabinet appointment, 4
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

VIRGINIA VESSEL IN DISTRESS.
Bark Krginia,a, Kennedy, from Rio
Janeiro for Baltimore. was spoken
18th ult., Bermuda bearing east 100
miles. The V. met the severe gale
of 18th ult., off Hattesas lost rudder
and sprung aleak Of 3 1000 strokes per
hour had three feet water in thehold
for three days, and had thrown over
some Of her cargo. The officers and
part Of the crew were sick, and CAPT.
4. was endeaEoring to gel the vessel
into Bermuda. The vessel belongs
to Richmond, Va.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

TREsros. y. j., Feb. ao-The Hon:
Jno. r. Thomson, has been reelected
United States Senator for six years. from
the 4th ofMarch next. I/z
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

Gen. James Shields has had 4 public
dinner rendered him III New York, bya
large number Of prominent men The fiji
is headed by General Scott.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

FLoop AT TRor, N. Y.--The Hud-
son river commenced to rise about I
O'Clock Sunday morning and contin-
ues to rise at the rate Of a foot an
hour 1t is now about six feet over
the docks. A large quantity Of ice
from the Mohawk and Hoysic river
has broken mp, and the river is clear
as ltdown as two miles below the
hail factory. It is rising very fast
now. 1t rose four feet between four
o'clock aad seven this evening i The
nail factory isabout a mile and d half
south of Troy.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

ANOTHER PIoSEEE GoNE.--John Strawn,
aged nearly hundred years, and for if
ty years resident Of Kentucky. an old
soldier and man Of energy and worth,
died at Alexandria. Campbell county Ky.
on Sunday last. The old landmarks are
fast fading away. p
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

BosRERY "A boarder at the Spen-
Ger House, named Hutchings, and 4
friend who occupied a room with
him, named Banks, both robbed
OF their watches on Saturday night.
In addition the former lost about
500 in money. Their room was
entered By the robbers while thew wore
a sleep.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
Married.

On the 10th ult. BY ]. L. Medley. Mr..
John Armstrong, Of Sheltyville, Tenn,
to Miss Sallie j.. daughter Of Rob 't.Si1all,
Esqr., Of Putnam Co.,sya. i.s.'s's u
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

There is 4 slave in Memphis who
is said to- possess an estate worth
$50, 900. Thisnegro belongs to Ills
wife, free eolored woman, in whose
name the property is held.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03
SAMUEL SAUNDERS,
Civil Engineer and Geologistl
rs prepared to bore ARTESIAN WELLS ON
the most authentic principles. &.
Address this Office. mas.
BLACHLY, SIMPSON ( CO.,
Importers and Jobbers Of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC

No. a Pearl Street. Cincinnati, o.
Have now IN store large and varied stock o.
.sIa pie and Fancy Dry Goods, Notions, &c..
De constantly sreceving additions during the
season. g 60 81 q. ''s
They ask The attention Of merchants, visit
ing this city this spring, q their stock.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1857-03-03

TIE FoRrIIcoMTNG tNAuGuRArtos::-
The Washington Union Of the 18th
says: ~, - b.,
For several days past the hotels
and boarding houses havebccn stead
ily5tHmg up by the arrivals OF visitors
IN anticipation Of the inauguration
Our, contemporary OF the Star thus al
>ludes to the crowd as follows: Z
, The leading hotels arc all over
flowing, while all the boarding houses
of Washington have already a COOL
supPfy~d guests, attracted by the
wonderful things to be done and seen
here on the 4th proXimo-and short.
y thereafter. : There are more stan
ger ladies, Questionable cxteriors in
Washington at this time than eyer
before saw here except on Inaugural
ton day.. Their presence gives Il
glow of animationnot only to the i'm
mediate surroun lings Of Congress,
the parlors of our fashionable hotels
!. the Smithsonian Institution, the Pat
ent Office building, ana other public
editices visited bynearly all strangers
tho come hither, but to PennsylEa-
MIA avenue, which glitters with them
when the sal shines, until it perhaps
equalled Broadway itself yesterday
afternoon H..