The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-12
L For the Siar of,he North.
Dottings Of q Sentimental journey.

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evening, and we have 80 miles 10 make be.
fore we can enjoy rest There is nothing 10
relieve the monotony of jolt and jar and a
semi-dose, except, as now and then about
midnight our Jehu stops moment at some
rural Inn (as boefding school miss would
call ~ and ye,is out for the ''suakes 10 wake
up Inc iizsrds." The moon had SUNK like
biuSniIg bride into the arms OF night, as
p1vsi writer would have it, that is TO say, in
plain English, it had gone down as it gener-
ally does, when there are nine passengers in
the coach and three outside--when you suf.
fer severely from the cold, and still more
from the apprehension of being every next
moment thrown from your perch down some
dark precipice. Day light and Tamaqua
burst upon our aching vision about the same
time, and we saw the smoke of the cars in
the misty distance as they were just about
leaving the town.-A pleasant reflection it is
after dangerous and dlsagreeable ride, 10
find that, like Sheriff Kitchen on one occa-
sion, we were "a leete loo late" "Too late
How much, how very much is in the words.
Now don't be astonished at my saying this
much of my perilous journey thus far, for
know that only two nights, after we came
the way, this same coach gotan astronomical
fit and in its revolutions fixed some of the
passengers as we expected to be served
that is, broke some of their bones. Thanks
10 Mr.. Anderson, the gentlemanly agent the
cars came back, and while we were loading
ourselves and baggage, we had just lime 10
glance arouGa and note now vastly changed
was the place, and how great its increase of
business and population, since we last rusti
Gated there. The food Of last spring made
sad havoc in the town, and Its marks are still
TO be seen along the schuylki We would
gladly have called upon our friend and host
of the olden time-Mr. James Taggart Esq,
who is now one of the town fathers OF Ia
maqua.
Next we note the capital OF the Democrat
ic state of Berks, upon the hearthstones of
whose hospitable Germans the fires of DEM
ocracy have been kept alive by such men as
the venerable John Ritter of "Adler, the late
lamened Muhlenburg, and the worthy sons
of these illusirious slres. Ii was my good
luck TO witness an argument of VIM. Strong
In the court, and | can say of truth that
few men possess more gift of finished ora
tory than he. Hon. ]. Clancy Jones who
succeeds Mr.. Strong in Congress, is also
man of talents and sterling radical Democra-
cy, and resides in this city.
Next we reach the Quaker City and feast
at the fare of McKibbens Merchants Hotel.
The city, as all know, contains more of
wealth and wretchedness, charlatanry and
cleverness, baseness and benevolence, pitt
ful, quakery and pretty Quaker girls than a
casual visiter can describe. | was pleased
to attend the great Union meeting, and every
true American must have enjoyed the pro-
ceedings, as patriotic and appropriate
The PROJECT of consolidating the City and
county Districts scarcely finds us much ia.
vor as at first. AT present the Democrats
feel sure Of carrying the county which gives
them members of the Legislature, and
two Senators, while the Wings feel equally
as certain of the rule in the City. If the
two are consolidated, the politics the whole
will be doubtful. Besides, it is now said
that the police bill of last winter will secure
about as much safety TO life and property as
can be insured TO that great fostering sore of
the body politic-a crowded city.
The Democrats of the county are a gall
liant and well organized party. They have
manifested this in their selection of such.
Senators as Messrs. Fernon and Forsyth,
gentlemen who do honor 10 their stallion and
party rather than drew lustre fIom them.
The members of the lower House loo are
good men, and of such practical minds and
habits as best fits men for Legislators Most
of them are mechanics
If you 20 with us on a rural excursion,
you will find little in each town which is
worthy OF note. Nonistown can boast of its
venerable courthouse, and of steady, Sc
date people Mr.. McNair, the new mem.
ber of Congress IN this District resides here,
at his otium cum dignitate. He fully illustrates
the American character-a self made man |
who has arisen to the enjoyment Of popular
ily and respect and now, in middle life, has
turned his attention TO the Practice of law,
and is preparing for his admission 10 The bar,
of which he has every prospect of soon be-
coming prominent member. His election |
TO Congress in that doubtful district is cer-
tainly handsome and meriled compliment
We come next 10 Willow Grove, a beauti-
full watering place between Philadelphia and |
Doylestown. Mr.. Heck's new Hotel, now
being built, illustrates the business done
here, containing some 60 rooms. The place |
is at least one OF sufficient note TO have bad |
honorable visits from Mrs. James Gordon |
Bennett of New York and the peculiarities
OF her habits WIN long be fresh 10 the man.
ory of the good people here, and furnish
fine gossip for the ladies'
Travelling from here westward into Upper
Dublin, we come into most beautiful
country--fertile soil, magnificent scenery,
and country-seats of splendor and fine taste.
Among the substantial farmers of this region
is DR.. Jones the republican Senator from this