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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-27

WATCHING FOR GREATNEss.-Many persons
seem to be waiting for very special occasions
to do something great, or to acquire some
sudden greatness, or to make sudden strides
toward greatness. But if indeed men are
to wait for extraordinary occasions for great
doings. how should they wait? BY an in
termediate idleness, or by patient and con-
stanty working industry? Says Longfellow,
Livery man must be patient abide his time.
He must wait, not in listless idleness not in
useless pastime not in querulous detection ;
but in constant, steady, and cheerful endeavor;
always willing, fulfilling, and accomplishing
his task, that wien the occasion comes he
may be equal to the OCCASION" This is said
truthfuly and no d ubt experimentally. The
men who have obtained eminince, or achiev-
ed true greatness, always tell us it has been
by continued endeavor, presevering applica-
ton, and not by sudden flights and great oc-
casions.
Nor does truly worthy man watch for
greatness at ALL He simply goes his way,
seeking to discharge present duty. He does
not sound trumpet before him to tell the
people he is coming, but whittier duty leads,
thither he goeth forth; where his work lieth,
there he is TO be found toiling silently. He
seeketh not fame or name among men,
but waiteth and worketh on quietly, until
good men and special occasions seek him out
and call him forth. And then, such has been
his u:trumpeted goodness and noiseless quail
flying OF himself, that he is found man al.
ways equal to the occasion. This is your
worthy and great man. Waits not for great
strokes of daring and achieving, but he every
day does that which builds up character and
gathers around him goodness, which in the
lapse of years constitute true greatness. He
that would be great, must offer up the sacri
fee required, patient perseverance anc
thorough industry. This is the price you
must bring.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-27

A BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM Several months ago
it was proposed that on the first Sunday of
every year all the Christian congregations by
whom the English language was spoI en-
should unite in singing the sonorous choral,
"Old Hundred" to the words OF Watt we'll
known hymn,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-27
NOtis.e.

This IA to certify that have this day given my son. s.
B. Davis his time during the remainder of his minor
ty and that shall claim none Of his earnings, nor pay
any debts Of his contracting after this date.
ANDREW DAVIS,
Witness, MARTHA DAVIS.
North Duxbury, Dec p, 1858 l51w3t
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-27

Consequently last Sunday this hymn was
sung in our city churches; and as the notice
had been very extensively circulated, it is
probable that most all the Protestant congre-
CATIONS in America, England and Australia
Joined in this chorus.-N. Y. Eoeniny Post.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-27
~ acre Of gEsn',rv Sand.

mile distant, will be included with the mill property
If desired. All the above will he sold very low Terms
of payment easy. THEOPHlLUS SMITH.
Worcester, Vt, Aug. II, 1858. 1873
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-27
VALUABLE Mill. PROPERTY
For sale Mt "a Bargain.

I sIsVIHB Of saw MlTIj MachInt shop, Dry HOUSE.
Dwelling House aud Barn,
and thirteen of land situated on the North Branch
in Worcester, eight miles from Montpelier.
TIE HflL .4.VD SHOP
nearly new-h former being IS by "a feet on tbs
ground, and prigh and one tting off saw
The Shop adjons The ill., 81 by 46 feet on tn ground
and three storie H. The Ara door has been occ pied
for the manufac, VI ox-yoke The second toor which
is on level with tn mill, contains good new
? Ia B3 9 ,t.E HT w
clothes pin machine cumming machine, &C. The thirt
door Is occupied by machinery for manufActurin wash
boards. The machinery in said shop is propelled by
heavy breast wheel Is feet in diameter. The power
is one of The best in this part Of the STATE and il vel
adapted to manufacturing purposes generally
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-27

PoLITENEss IN oHILDREN.-In the Report
Of Rev. A. Smith, one of the Committee on
Public Schools in Ohio, he says very sig
nifcanty -
'fThat more regard should be manifested by
tho young to rules of etiquette and courtesy,
must be admitted by every observing mind.
There is too little reverence for age and au-
thority; too slight a respect to the law Of
both man and God The transition from boy.
hood to imagined manhood is altogether too
rapid, as by it the son is often placed above
the parent, and the taught become wiser IN
their own estimation, than their teachers
Boys in their undue anxiety to become men,
are neither men nor boys, but form new
peculiar race"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-27

NANCY ROBES WILDE sold cheap by
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01

,,bor;zed ID appoint twenty -six delegates
- ths Convention, and that any other
IS 81 TIE county who may be
nrssent 81 the Cohsentiop, are entitled q
act il tl,e same. The blowing gentle
II ii Hopkins. Kiah smoot, 20 Bar
81. Griffin &. VAkars. Jno. SmoOt.
Andrew Parker, Capt. WIN; Smoot, Jno
Atkins. Mai. yno. Hagar. Obed Cooley.
n nu : 8 Miller. Tuncel Price, a. j..
Do I ESQ, Dr. Henry s: Hopkins.
~, vo.', ,rloa,,son ST., Jno. d. Massey.
Esq. Thompson Cooper. AleAsI om00''
farrell. ~
On motion Of Capt. Smoot' me Cha.I
man and Secretary were added % me i' =.
Of delegates, p represent this county =
said Convention.
On motion. it was resolved tnat tne
Kana,cha Valley Star be requested g
anhl;sh The proceedings Of this meeting.
u. 8. SAMUELS, Chm.
"a. r. BARRsrT. Sec'y
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01
Book Of Sermons.
complaint

WV. u SM1rHsoS. Esq. Of Washing
ton city, has published q volume Of Ser!
mons, from some Of the most distinguish
ed ministers ofthe NJ. E. @. South, con-
tanning IS sermons, with l8 steel-plate en-,
cravings accompanying -likensssesof the
authors Of thesermons. among the num-
Der is the likeness Of, and sermon from,
that gifted Divine, 50 favorably known
to this community, BIsHoP PIERCE. y
Price, muslin bound, only $l.75; il
pamphlet form, 10 cts a sermon. The
proceeds Of this publication is to be aP.
propriated to the liquidation Of a debtin.
Cured in building house Of worship,
for the use Of the N. +. @. South. in The
Capital of the Nation. Lei everybody
avail themselves ofa copyof these polua,
BE sermons. as they WIN receive in them
more than the worth d their money and,
at the same time, contribute to the estab
lishment Of sopthernism- Southern Aeta-
odisns in TIE city Of .WAsHrseroN.
Rev. VIM. Biekers expects in . few
days te1haays supply Of these books fol
SALE
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01
For the . Kana VIA Valley Star. +
pa. The Yotefs or Putnam. Il

At the time IS last approaching when
YOU will have to select Delegate for
our next Legislature, allow me 70 suggest
the prcpriety Of the reelection OF our late
and worthy representative, Capt. r. N.
B. THOMPSON.
II is needless ! should speak Of the
qualifications OF Capt. I'll. for they are al
ready known and appreciated BY lyou.--
AS the representative Of your county, he
proved himself an attentive and able dele
gate guarding with q lsudable vigilance,
The interests of his constituents.
Having become familiar with parila-
mentary rules and usage, it seems to me
that it would be better TO return him TO
the Legislature than to select q . new
man"
tits due to Capt. 7. to say, that this
communication is written without his
knowledge, but with the belief that he
would not refuse to serve his fel!3w-citi-
gems in any capacity in which they might
believe his sound Judgment and honesty
Of purpose befit him for
al PUrsAxs DEMocRAr.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01
stramcr Ohio No. 8

This magnificent floating palace mas
been completed, and i running between
cincinnati and Marietta. She Y COM
n,anded By the old officers who formerly =
m the Ohio No. 2. and who ary the
most popular men on the Ohio river
Th: 1rginia Home connects q FONT
Pleasant with the Ohio No. 3. on her
trips up and down The ohio, thus afT
fordino our citizens good opportunity e
travel oa the finest boat on the western
waters at 1 very low price. We quote
below. j description Of the boat from me
Cincinnati Gazette.
The new Ohio No. >. goes e Marietta
,o.day on her maiden trip. She y one
of tha finest specimens Of steamboat ar
cb;tac,nre that we have ever seen. des
anno;ntments are complete throughout.
capa;dlv we do think she is too Gne
siaamar for the Marietta trade. Her cab
n las been extravagantly furnished, fos
no vessel touching at this port can equal
III fitting out OF the Ohio. Her bridal
chambers surpass anything We ever saw VI
We cannot conceive. for the life Of Us. the
object Of building SO magnificent vessel
for this trade. Even the crew have 2
fine dining hall built and fitted up for
their ac ACCOMMODATION. The Ladies' Cabin
oIitters with rosewood and needle work
Cloth. Marble and silver plating and the
most costly carpet thecity could produce
meet he eve at the threshold of her spa
cious and beautifully painted cabin; cold
and hot water running into every state
room, while the Office u the boat is hand
some and convenient beyond description.
we have already given her dimensions,
DC. but never dreamed that The No 8
would be the vessel she is. Our advice
to an our citizens and shippers and par.
EEtieularly strangers is, do not fail to go
down and 90 all through the Che new
Ohio No. 5, and our word for i there
| viii b. none to gainsay the fact that she
7 is the palace Of the western waters. The
old Ohio No. Q. will continue I'D the Gin.
cinnati and Marietta trade, leaving this
lport every Monday. and Marietta every
Thursday. Capt. DEF. Sayre will com.
mand, and Mr.. Il. G. Frantz will be found
| Ia the Office.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01
Explanation.

"a e4f Il t 4 q /
We understand some Of The former
Delegates to the Legislature from Kama
Mhas have fancied 10 themselves that our
leader Of last week was leyeled At them.
We will simply say that. that article was
not intended to include all the Delegates
who have been in the Legislature from
this section Of the State. under either the
fold or the new Constitution, and We will
also say,8for tho benefit of any delegate
who applied our remarks to Delegates
from Kanawha county alone. that when
We speak of Central Western Virginia, Of
|ofsthis section Of the State, we intend to
include other counties as well 40 Kama
wha. W. have never yst imagined that
Kanawha was I. Central Western Virgin
ia, y or that il included the whole q
!" this section Of the State Ifany Del
eeate from this county, Or from any other
eounty feels that our remarks hit him
|forcibly. We desire him to consider that
they were intended in part for him.
what we stated last week we still ad-
here to. and again state that the Delegates
from this section Of the Stale have, as a
/" general thing. been incompetent and
inefficient. We have occasionally had
mon Of ability from this and other coun-
ties; indeed, Kanawha has sent some
Delegates. both under the old and the
nev Constitution. who we're men Of Leg
islatiye experience and distinguished
ability, and for whom we have the high
est personal regard. But they werepo.
Itif;cdily wrong and, Notwithstanding
their ability. their political opinions hen
ldered them politically obnoxious to alarge
majority oflthe members Of the Legisla-
ture, and consequently vastly impaired
their efficiency and usefulness as repre-.
sentatiyes. :.
We intended our leader for all who#de,
serpsd it, ID this and other counties. md
for ~ others. There is one thing. how
ever. for which we censure the whole Of
the Delegates to the last Legislature as
well IS the preceding one, and that is, for
permitting an organization Of the House
| SO adverse To the Internal Improvement
interests Of the State. We hope to gee
the next House organized by the election
fof ! thorough going Internal Improve.
meutf Speaker. and the appointment Iot
firm and reliable Internal Improvement
men At the head Of the Committee Of HI
nance, and all other important Comm II
tees. The East has had the Speaker 81
the House for six years past, and is it not
time for a Western man to be elected 70
that position \
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01

We wsre showna daguorreotype like
ness Of Honest John Letcher. = day 81
two since, taken during the sitting ofthe
Constitutional Convention Of Virginia,
and the property 81 Hon. Judge Sum
mers. Having never seen the immortal
Johr, We declared the likeness to be thai
Of some hottest aud faithful minister 81 ths
gospel. No wonder our Eastern brethren
went 50 strong for him III ConvAntiou
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01
FIom The Alh.-

From The Alb.., ).
An Appeal = Man,, 'P's',,
Fathefs sons. and brotbe,, .r
Wculdyou do your isis,
Would you save our prsc;,',.
And help pseserye our b.sa,N
Buy usIthen ! new No.,
One 70 do our sewihe aas
One Of Grover & Bals,,
u Is ne beat one soiae. a'l
Would you like our faees Ir;,S,
As sunny rnornibgl
Would you see the lose az ha.l.
The cheeks you love adorn;,s.s
Buy Us then new NAL;
One 10 do our sewins
One OF GFoyet& Bakes!
Il Is she bestone roin.'
Weuld you have The forms Won !,
Riyalling the grsees I
Help to make their labor Hyh,
For care will leave lis trses.
One 10 do our sewins
One Of Grover 4 Bakes.
Il is tht best one goil, W
Now let each one do his pa,.
To make his own home snn,.
Don't think that you Ii 4 ceomsr
Without little meaey.
But buYIa once new VI,
One 70 do. Dur SEWN,
One Of Groyet& Baker,,
SaIstoEa Springs.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01
/. i Present Wosth Noticing.

Yesterday, the steamer A. w. Quxh-
RrEK arrived Il our landing. from the Ka-
nawha Salines, working but org engine.
Very few persons are aware Of the cause
Of it; nor would they guess any other
than that her machinery WAS broke
II was true that the machinery was out
Of order, and had they seen the mann,
moth and delicious silver cake, decked
with wfeaths and pyramids Of flowers.
and directed to the editor Of the Kama,
mia Halley Star, which was % board,
they would have had but very little troi.
bic in surmising that her engines had
been strained beyond their capacity in
bringing the rich present from the Ladies
Of the Presbyterian church Of KanaWha
Salines, TO this place.
Our pen cannot command language
sufficient to express our sincere thanks
for the compliment The ladies have paid
us. but we assure them that We will
forever cherish for them the kindest re.
membranes our head and heart areI capa'
BILE Of conceiving.
/ We understand that the Ladies' Sup.
per was splendid affair. and that the
nett proceeds amounted to the round sum
of One Hundred and Twenty Eve Dol
lars. We think, in view of the hard
times and scarcity Of money, they die
bar excellence. n
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01
OBITUARY..

Departed this life, at the residence dc his
father, Thomas Atkeson, near Buffalo Put
nam County, Va, on Saturday night, as 10
D. clock, the 18th day Of February, 1859,
FLoYD w. ATkEsoN, in the 18th year of his age.
Seldom are we called upon to lament the
loss Of one more universally teloyed, than the
subject Of this humble tribu,espf respect. His
sterling integrity and his mild, studious, re-
tired and gentle disposition eHdeaIed him to
his family and friends, who will recur with
melancholy pleasure, to the sweet and delight
full associa tons or other years. while his feia-
tlons will cherish his name u the casket OF
memory, like precious jeWel-bnlliant with
all that is hSautifnl and lovely.
This young man poSsessediu any line traits Of
character. He was afEectionatei and kind to
all, the stranger. as well as bis most intimate
friends. His in6rmities inflicted injury on
none but himself. Bnt with All his amiabllity
Of heart, in the morning Of life, he has fallen
before the enemy, and over his honored grave,
the tear Of affection and friendship must long.
long continue to flow. $,
In recording the sad particulars connected
with this young mans departure land being
also an eye witness Of m Ich of'his suffering II.
this world,1 feel degree of sadness which
IS calculated 10 lead The mind away from the
shutting scenes of this eyentfUl life, to those
which lie beyond, where all is peace and love.
The disease ofwhich be died wasinhammatisn
Of the brain, in IFS most malignant form, and
ifIall who die Of this dreadful disease expert.
enee the same amount of suffering. do not
hesitate to say that such death in one the
sufest processes BY which we are made fanaill
iat with The spirit land.
f When blooming youth is snatohed away,
BY deaths relentless hand,
Our hearts the moufnful tribute par.
Which pity must demand.,t
In the death or this young nan, his fond
parents have been deprived of one Of the most
dutifnt and affeciionate sons; bis sisters and
brothers. Of most DEVOTED brother.
pellrium, during bis brief illness, prevented
lin from saying much about the state Of his
mind. EI
Nay Godin his goodness. sanetify this event
OF his providence to the good Of his heart
stricken parents, sisters and brothers. May
He conf fort aud Sustain them IN all their trib-
ulations. and all his friends and relations that
he has left behind strive to reach that world
Of bliss, where
Sickness and sorrow, pain ana death,
Are felt aud feared no more
& Buffalo, Va Reh, 2Fd. 1889 5.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01
no PasinlaSters.,

We have complaints constantly made
to Us by subscribers, that Postmasters,
in their respective neighborhood. allow
persons to take the Star from their OH
ces to read id; or. 10 other words. they
lend subscribers papers 70 friends and
loafers. So frequent has this unlawful
practice become, that some Of our sub
scribers seldom receive a paper oftener
than once i month, others get their 10 1
week pr two after i has been received 81
the Office and then in mutilated condition.
Will not Postmasters respect5their oaths,
without being made to % 50 by prosecu7
ton ? We do mot like TO be- continually
parading the names Of remiss Postmas-
ters before the public, and hope that We
will hereafter have no further cause for
complaint. \.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01

!" Can you tell me. !, said "A. to B. fore
man Of The grand jury. what was done
with the bill against Struggles for horse
stealing z"
B.. Yes, sir, we have ignored i.
A.-And what did you do with the one
against MelloWskull for arson
B.-We ignored that, too.
A.-Well. how abont the one against
Blazeaway for murder ?
B.-Well,. that too. Ne had to ignore.
0As---Well. Mr.. B.. you viii allow me
10 say, I have never heard Of 90 much
ignore apce 10 one grand jury in ny life.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01

Alta meeting Of portion Of The Dem
ocrats Of Boone county. held at the Court
House, On Monday. the 10th Of February,
Col. I. s. Samuels was called 10 lie
Chair, and A. ]. Barrett appointed Sec
retary.
The Chairman explained that the OBJ
ject of the meeting was to appoint Dele
gates to represent this county in the Sem
atoriaI Convention, TO be held At this
place. on the 18th Of March next. where
upon it was on motion, made and second.
ed. unanimously.
Resotsed, That the Chairman be SUI.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01
Kauawha Riysr,and Park.rsburg Packet.

Our citizens, and especially our bust
ness men, viii be gratifed to learn that
the beautifulIittle steamer Hiryinia Home
will enter the Kanawha River and Par.
kersburg trade on Monday next. She Is
advertised to leave the Kanawha Sslines
every Monday and Thursday, thus max
ing two trips a week to and from Parksrs;.
burg.
We have long needed a. boat IN Thu
trade, and we have but little doubt thai
the j" Home" will make a profitable bust
ness oft. y 5.
Petersburg to US, isa place Of great
importance. and with boat running di.
rect between the two places. and our turn,
pike completed to Petersburg, will vast
~ increase our travel through. and bust:
ness with thar place.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01
Well Tried.

We are much pleased 70 learn. that the
Navigation Of Coal river has not benin
jured BY the frequent and very high rises
that have occurred on Goal river. during
the last few weeks. The month Of Feb
ruary was remarkable for thunder storms
and very heavy rains, and therefore the
navigation works were s0sH tried. This
argues well for the future permanence Of
this valuable improvement.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1859-03-01
Demotratis Meeting. |.

= =
Atameeting ofthe Democracy Of Roahe
held at The Court house Of said county, II.
II. Hughes called the meeting 10 order
and moved that VIM. R. Gof be called to
The Chair and E. G. Phelps act as Score
larry. H. F. Hughes explained that the
object Of the meeting was 70 appoint del
egates to the Eext Congressional Conven-
ton 10 be held at Parkersburg on the l4th
day Of March 1857. to nominate q Con-
gresham for the eleventh Congressional
District. On motion OIL G. Phelps, the
President was authorized TO appoint "a
Committee to- draft resolutions for the
meeting. The President appointed George
w. Duval, H. F. Hughes and G, Hiyely.
who offered the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted Re-
solved that: y
Whereas, we hold thatthe interest ofthe
people, the union Of the States. and Me
perpstuity of our institutions are more SCI
curesin the hands Of The national Demo-
cratic party than any other party known
to the history Of our Government that
the history Of our Government FIR the
last half century. proves the Democratic
party TO be the only tine, national. con-
sentative, Union-loying. permanently -ex-
isting party knoNd I'm our country there
fore be it IN II
list. Resozs<d, That I'VE recommend q
thorough Organization Of the Democratic
party ill<Roans county on its broad and
constitutional principles.
I'd, RESOLVED That We are 10 favor Of
The proposed Congressional Convention.
10 be held liz Parkersburg on the 4th day
Of March next. and thatthe Democracy
of Roane county ought p be represented
i'm said Convention.
Sd. Resolred. That wehave entire con
6dence in and approve the course pursu-
ed BY the Hon.sA. G. jenkins, our pres
ent representative in Congress. II
4th, Resolved, That twill be our pleas.
ure at the spring election to support for
Congress whoever said Convention may
select. #E
9Th, Resolped, That W. will support
with our best energy. most cordially the
nOtnlIl66 VI Lll0 1dU0 aS1uUdIudbVIIAL SOu
yention held at Petersburg. ].
9Th, Resolved, That We recommend q
convention to be composed Of the Demoe-
racY Of jackson and tRoane counties as
soon as practicable for tAafpurpose Of So
Letting 4 suitable personlto represent us
in the next Legislature Of Virginia.
On motion of the secretary resolved,
that the president appoint delegates from
each precinct in the County. The Pres.
ident appointed the following delegates
lst Distriet,-H. F. Hughes, G. w.
Duvab A. G. Ingraham and G. W. Cain,
End District, WIN. *. Board, A.
Cain, Henry Nelson and Jacob Ingraham.
Sd District. John Hughes. John Fer
rell, Joseph Shoulders and Stephen Hart.
4th District.-C. Hively, p. a. Lorenz,
David Atkins and James, o. Hara
On motion Of G. w. Dual the Presi.
dent and Secretary were added to the list.
On motion Of the Secretary F. P. Turn
er andR. s. Brown were appointed alter
mates.
On motion of the Secretary resolved,
that any citizen Of the County Of Roane
who is present be 4 delegate.
On motion Of the Secretary the meet
ing adjourned, sine die. #.
WIN. R. GOFF, Pres.
e. g. PuELPs. Sec'ry.