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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

DRowNED.-On Wednesday morning last,
Mr. Samuel Gross, of Greenwich township,
New Jersey, was engaged at taking Saw
Log acioss the Delaware river, about miles
below Easton. He got into an eddy in a.
bout the middle Of the stream, where the
log swung round and lodged on rock. He
left his Batteaux 10 loosen it, and accidental =
ly fell into the water and was drowned be-
fore any assistance could be rendered him.
Search has been made for the body Of the
deceased, but il has not yet been found. He
was about So years Of age.-Easton 4rgu.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07
Fanatacism run Mad.

Rev. Theodore Parker, the fire-eating,
Puritanic minister of the XVIII Congre-
ga,ional Church of Boston, few Sabbaths
ago preached political sermon Gas minis.
ters there are very apt to do) upon the fu.
gitve slave law lately passed by Congress
and in the course of the sermon broke 10 q se
in the following vehement style:-
"One thing more | think is very PLAN,
that the fugitive has the same natural right
10 defend himself against the slave catcher,
or his constitutional tool, that he has against
murderer or wolf. The man who attacks
me 10 reduce me 10 slavery, in that moment
of attack alienates his right TO life, and if I
were the fugitive, and could escape in no
other way, would kill him with as little
compunclion as / would drive a musketo
from my face. II is high time this was
said. What grasshcppers we are before the
law of men; what Goliaths against the law
of God.o
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07
Bounty Land.

BE 1t enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives Of the United States Of america,
in Congress assembled, That each of the sur.
viving, or the widow or minor children of
deceased commissioned aud non commits
stoned officers, musicians, or privates,
whether of regulars, volunteers, rangers, or
militia, who performed military service in
any regiment, company, or detachment in
the service of the Uniled States, in the war
with Great Britain, declared by the u States
on the 18th day of June, 1912, or in any of
the Indian wars since 1870, and each of the
commissioned officers who was engaged in
the military service of the United States
in the late war with Mexico, shall be ent-
tied to lands, as follows:
Those who engaged to serve twelve
months, or during The war, and actually se..
we'd nine months, shall receive one hundred
and sixty acres and those who engaged to
serve six months, and actually served four
months, shall receive eighty acres and
those who engaged to serve for any, OF an
indefinite period, and actually served one
month, shall receive forty acres, &c., &c,
sc.
The above bill was passed at the late ses-
sion of Congress The editor o: this paper
will act as agen, 10 procure the acknowledge
ment of claims Tor bounty land, for.those en-
titled 10 receive them under the above law.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07
Destroyed by Fire.

On the morning of the 17lh inst, about
8 o'clock, A. NJ, the large warehouse Of E
DYER, Esq, situated near the Tioga railway,
in the village of Covington, was entirely
destroyed by fire. The Blacksmith and
Wheelright shops Immediately opposite the
warehouse were also destroyed. The grea,
exertions of the citizens saved all other bull
dlngs in the vicinity.
The merchandise slowed in the warehouse
was consumed with the building The suf-
lerers by this fire are E. Dyer, of Covingtcn,
G. M. Lamb, Messrs. Bache s. Ross, and
Mrs. Anna Morris, Of Wellsboro'. No in
surance on the warehouse. E. Dyer's loss,
$4, 0O.-Bradford Reporter.
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Two Days Later from California.
Another Terrible Conhagration.
ONE HUNDRED HOUSES DESTROYED.
New ORLEANS, Nov. 2. A. M,

New 0ALEANs, Nov. 2, A. M.
The steamship Alabama arrived here yes
terday afternoon, bringing dates from San
Francisco to the l7th of September, being
two days later than those brought by the
Crescent City, at New York. There has
been another terrible conaagration at San
Francisco, by which one hundred buildings
were destroyed. Preparations were to be
made at.once, however, for removing the
rubbish and erecting more substantial bull.
dings. The financial arisls still excited much
remark, but it was thought the worst was o.
yer.
From the mines there is little TO add to
The intelligence brought by the Pacific. The
accounts are somewhat contradictory, but
still of a favorable character. New discov.
ersies were being made daily. The rainy
season was about commencing.
The passengers by the Alabama have
considerable gold with them.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07
Montonr County.

On last Friday Montour county acquired
temporarily an independent existence. The
officers of Columbia now exercises no juris-
diction in that county, not even for compile.
ting unfinished Business. The records of all
undetermined. suits, where the defendants re-
side in enontour, are transferred 10 that
courty. But criminal suits in this, as in
Similar cases, must be tried in the county
| where the offence is committed; though a
warrant issued in Columbia and merely en-
dorsed by Justice in Montour will author.
ize the arrest of the defendant there.
Judgments or mortgages now entered on
record here will continue lien on land in
\ Montour beloning to the defendant or mort.
gagor; and thus in order to learn the incum
brance on real estate in Montour, i, will be
necessary to examine the records at Blooms.
burg. The officers for the new county are
all commissioned and doing business They
are according 10 the following list:
J B. Anthony, President Judge.
damn DANIEL ifSRHr' Foiim'er, Associate Judges,
VIM. $. Davis, ProtEonotary, &c.
Daniel Frazier, Sheriff.
Samuel Yorks, Jr.,
James Ml,,Mahan, 4, sr, Commissioners.
Samuel Shck, ..
VIM. c. Johnston, Register ond Recorder,
George Mears, Treasurer,
5s@ss RSDss ! Ps''s'sG"' sptosis Avai,o,,
Philip +. Maus,
i. X. Rhodes, Prosecuting Attorney.
David Yeager, Coroner.
Thomas J. Galbraith, Surveyor.
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For the Star Of the North.
A Word dedicated to MIR. Pips.
ny MISS AMELIANA SHIPS.

When / see young man "exquisitely
NICE" with more hair on his face than
brains in his head, attempt to charm his la.
dy acquaintance by his fascinating grace,
his broad cloth and jcwelry, while his dan.
cing-mastsr and tailor are unpaid for the
past two years-mistaken young man thinks
|, Mrs Gruudy will hear of you.
When | see young man look serious at
church on Sunday IN orning, who has spent
The past night over the bottle and gaming ia.
ble-alas young man thinks l, Mrs, Gr1ndy
will surely see yon.'
When see newly married man fire..
quent the bar-room and gaming. room, when
he should be at work in his shop or Office
take care young man thinks l, Mrs. Grundy
might talk about you.
When | see newly married man spend
his time talking politics in the bar-room or
on the public pavement and corners, while
his business is neglected and his family in
want-poor man thinks I, Mrs. Grundy will
have 10 note your case.
Light Street, Nov. 4, 1850.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07
DANCING.

This is 10 be great winter for dancing,
and by the time it expires, will stand with
out an equal. By some it is considered a
great evil, yet we regard it as social and
civil amusement Young people win asso.
cate together, and unless Il is decreed by
Heaven it is impossible 10 separate social
beings. Let these outsiders read the book of
Psalms, and they will find that in those times
they held music and dancing as token of
Joy. We are told that a rib from man
made woman-a companion of man, to
make pleasant the ways of life; also we
fiud Solomon, who perhaps was wiser than
any man now living, says that there is a
time 10 mourn and time 10 dance, while
good old Luke also puts in word about
dancing. A New York editor says, we don't
like 10 hear ministers of the Gospel de-
nounce this practice-especially as noted
clergyman did IN This city, not long since
Tor VIC think it wrong. If dancing is an evil,
under what head do church members place
fleighing parties, or other social gatherings,
where hauling, pulling, hugging, and kis-
sing is carried on? Place these innocent
amnsemen,s by the side Of music and dam
cling, which requires order and civlity in its
performance, and which is the most civil? 4?
We think the clergy are rather in the wrong
on this point.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07
MARRIED..

On the 5th. lust in Bloom township, BIZ
Rev. Henry Funk, Daniel Snyder jr., OF
Bloomsburg, and Miss Sarah, daughter" of
Andrew Crivelihg ir.
On Monday, Oct 2sh in Berwick, BY Rev.
j. H. Young, Mr.. BENJAMIN VANpERMARK, of
Hanover township, aud Mics HANNAH MARIA
Cool, of Hollepback township, Luzerns
county.
In McEwensville, on Thursday 29lh nlt,
by Rev. D. Cling, Mr.. JACOB NJ. FoLLMRR, of
Limestone, Montour county, TO Miss SUSAN,
daughter of J. P. Hackenberg, Esq., of the
former place.
On The 18th u,., by Rev. j. P. Hudson,
Mr. CHARLES WALLIsE of Lewis township,
North'd CO., TO Miss MARI MILLER, Of An
thony township, Montour county.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07
Daring Attempt to Rob Bank Death of
one of the Robbers.

Boston, Oct 3i.-A desperate attempt was
made last evening, BY gang of six persons,
to break into the Village Bank at Danvers,
Mass. They were frustrated in their design
by the vigilance of the watchman inside,
who fired upon the robbers, and shot one of
the parties dead on the spot The others
sought safety in flight. Upon examination,
it was ascerained that the one who received
the fatal shot, was John C Paige, sou of one
OF the directors of the Bank, who resided
with his father next door 10 the institution.
He was 40 years of age, and unmarried
His father heard the report OF the gun, and
went out 10 see what was The matter, when
he stumbled over the dead body of his son.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07
Union Meetings.

An immense Union meeting was held a
Castle Garden. New York, on " ednesday
evening of lasa week. The call had been
signed. by thousands of both political par
Ties, and the meeting was an enthusiastic
one for the Union ard Constitution OF the
country. Letters from Daniel S. Dickinson
and Daniel Webs,er,were read and highly
applauded. George Wood presided oyel
the large assemblage and the speakers were
James w. Gerard, Charles oCoL'ner, Will
liam Ever,s, Edward Sanford, Ogden Hoff'
man and James F. Brady Esqrs Abolition
lam and Freesoilism suffered the severesl
dehunciatiods, and Van Buren and Sew ard
were marked objects for inyeotise and re-
.bufe. A meeting Of similar character win
.bs held in Philadelphia in shot time.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

Devoted TO the Daguerrean and Photogenie Art;
Also, Embracing the Sciences, Dirt and
Literature
THE first number of this Journal, consist
ing of 80 octave pages, commencing the LIST
will be published on the LIST and 18th of
each month
Its principal object will be 10 aid the Dag
uerreian Artist; TO obtain all useful and de-
sirable information at as early period as
may be practicable.
1t is designed, not only TO show the artist
The most approved plan of conducting his
operations, but at the same time, TO lead all
10 thorough investigation of an art which
has since its discovery been deservedly held
in high estimation; and 10 show the impor-
tance OF its being conducted with the utmost
care and skill.
Most Artists have long been cropping their
way IN the dark, occasioned by want Of a
reliable medium, through which they could
receive the desired information.
We shall en- deavor 10 make this Journal
worthy OF the Confidence of our Subscri-
oers possessing Merit Practical as well IS
! |, theoretical Knowledge, interesting alike TO,
the Artist and person OF cultivated taste. An
opportunity will here be found OF interchange
ing views, best calculated to aid in the rising
progress Of Art.
The Journal will also embrace the, Scienc-
es, Art and Literature. It will readily be
seen that we shall endeavor To- present as
great variety as possible in making lis pa
Ses a source of valuable interest, q.
Tha, this Journal may be wilhip the reach
of all, we have fixed upon the low, price oi
THREE DOLLARS year, in. advance, and a
dopt the principle Of the, newspaper press
admit of a small nnmber,of advertisements
from Daguerrean Stock, Dealers. Manufac,u-
rers, and Artists, which will be Of great in
terest TO its readers; particularly those al .
distance from the market Heretofore such
information has been quite limited. j
S. D. HUMPHREY, Editor and Fa5l1he
2s5 Broad.G1y, New York..
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07
Flying in the dir and Dippinp in The Vnfs

Flying in the dir and Dipping in the Water.
"A flying machine protector undertook to
ascend from Jersey City, on Wednesday, in
his balloon. The balloon went up sufficient
ly to clear the earth, but unfortunately it Ian
ded, as Hiberian would say, in the Morris
Canal; and the enterprising inventor found
himself floating in an element more buoyant
than the atmosphere. Asboat rescued him,
but the balloon took Aigh upward, aud was
soon out OF sight. = 4 sasns..l s.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

7, Powers Statue of Calhoun has been at
last recovered from the wreck of the ship
Elizabeth. The only injury it had sustained
was the loss of a part of the right arm, but
as the fracture is concealed by the drapery,
the loss can readily be replaced. With this
exception the statue is as perfect as VIXEN
the last touch of the chiselswas given to it,
having received no scralch or stain OF any
kind. I"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07
Boro ugh Hall.

We understand that the Town Council has
contracted for :he erection of new Borough
Hall, on the lot o wned by the corporation, in
the South west end of the public Square. Il
is 10 be of brick, three stories high-dimen-
sions, "a by SO. The lower par. of the bull.
ding is intended for the Humane Fire Com.
pany and II upper part as meeting room
for Councils Argus.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

As the s,ags was passing between Belle
fone and Lock Haven, on Sunday last, 1t
was swept off the road between the canal
and Bald Eagle bridge at Pennington, by
The overflowing current of the stream There
were two passengers in the stage at the time
and narrowly escaped being drowped--Mil-
tonian.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07
''.f- = !, : = -
Census Of Pennsylvania Towns.

We have been at considerable pains 10
compile The following statistical table of the
population of a number of towns and villa.
ges in Pennsylvania as exhibited by the cen.
sus Just taker. II is gratifyin to State tride,
TO note that nearly all have materially in
creased in size and consequent importance,
during the last ten years. Nj.
The census Of 1910 is omitted in few
cases, because we had no data at hand by
which i, courd be ascertaned. Reading Ga
Sette.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

A Washington correspondent of the Bal
timore Clipper predicts that the Cuba ques
ton will form prominent element in the ag.
itation connected with the next Presidential
election. He also intimates the possibility
of :he acquisition of the Island by the Uni
ted States in a pacific and friendly way.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07
A MURDER:

HoLLIDAysBuRo, Pa, Oct 3o.-William Cor
such was killed 10 day in house Of al-fams
at the lower boat yard by Hugh Deary, who
stabbed him in the neck, cousihg death in /.
very short time. This 10 the second murder
committed in this place within the past
month. Deary was arrested aud lodged in
all
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

II We are pleased to notice that VIM b.
Foster Esq. has been appointed Superinten-
dent on the North Branch Canal by the Board
Of Canal Commissioners. MIR. Foster has
bee mp 10 this appointment the Chief Engi-
neer upon that work, and his appointment ia
certainly good one. ,.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07
DIED.

On Thursday of last week in Briarcreek
township, infant daughter Of jeremiah Hess,
aged month and 10 days.
On the 25th ut, in Nescopeck, HANNAH
daughter OF Isaac Rimer, aged 2 years 8
months and % days.
On Friday evening of last week, in Cen.
tire township, WILLIAM KELEHNER, in his 55ih
year.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

HANDlwoRK OF MISS FILLMoRE-None of
the articles on exhibition at the Fair of the
American Institute, in New York, just now,
attracts more notice than a large Gothic
chair, backed and cushioned with beautiful
wrought needle work, in worsted the handi-
work Of the daughter of the daughter of Mil
lard Fillmore, President.of the United States.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

IloLDESs DOLLAR MAGiziNE.- The No
vember number of this popular monthly
contains portrait of the late king Of tho
French-Louis Phillippe-and an interest,"
ing variety of contributions to please the lit
eiary taste
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

The Albany Duichman states that a gen.
,leman of that city has recently invented a
waterproof shirt, for which he has taken
out patent. The fronts are made of sheet
iron, while the ruffle consists of hand.saw,
with the teeth set wide!
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

Br Edward A. Penniman and Washing
ton J. Jackson Esqrs. good Democratic men,
bers of the Legislature from Philadelphia
county have been named for Speaker Of the.
House of Representatives.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

w We invite attention TO the prospectus
OF the Daguerrean Journalin ai.olhsreolumn.
The frs, number Of the Journal indicates
that i, will be a scientific work ofihterestl
aud usefulness.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07
democratic state Central Committee.

The Democratic State Central Committee
will meet at McKIBBEN's Merchants Hotel,
in the city of Philadelphia, on Wednesday
evening, ssihe goth of November, at z O'Clock
p. M, 10 consider the propriety of calling
together separate State Convention 10 nom-
inate judges of the Supreme Court.
JOHN HICKMAN, Chairman.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

BANvARD, the American artist, with his
huge Panorama of the Mississippi, is now in
Paris, drawing crowds of people, and ma.
king his fortune.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

~ An Anti-Law Society has been organ
ganized in the Niagara district, Canada. Its
object is to promote free-trade in law, or
make every man his own lawyer, we pre-
sumer
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PictOrials.

AS the Holidays draw nigh the big picto-
rial sheets begin 10 delightthe young folks.
The frs. of these has come to hand and is
called pictorial for The Million, being an
extra of the Philadelphia Commercial Intel
lisencer. 1t is splendid large sheet Terms
-One copy cents---3o copies si-:75 cop.
les $500. -
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

%" The Richmond Republican calls the
Fugitive Slave bill the "black vomt," be-.
cause it causes the North 10 disgorge its ebo-
hies Pretty good-for virginian.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

v A Charleston paper carries its doctrine
of non.intercourse SO far, that it hopes Jenny
Lind will no; visit that city, because she
comes from the North.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

The Lady who was forty years old at the
taking of the census in lS4o, reports herself
at thirty seven. this year e
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

Mn. BARYuM, within the year past, has
given over $1,000 to various charitable asso.
ciators and charities.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

n Mr.. Staley was ihaugurated last Tues.
day as one of the county Commissioners in
the place Of Mr.. Lake. !. lss.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

"Susannah" gets great deal of syinpa.
thy. The street musicians are constantly
beseeching her to dry her tears.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

tS' The New York election took place or
last Tuesday. d"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

SNow.-The mountains in Western Mary
land were covered with snow on Sunday.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

ossiAN DoDGE's Concert in Boston, cleared
over $1,000. The Lind ticket se, him up.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

B- Several Slaves are held among the
Deseret Mormons.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

~ The Democrats of New Hampshire
have nominated Hon. John Atwood for Gov.
ernor.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

CoSvIcrs from Bermuda have been sent
10 Halifax ss we'll as the United States,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

tzD' Secretary Corwin's health, it is said
will induce him to resign his pos: in the Cab.
inet. .r.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

w Several Whales have been caugh,
lately in the St. Lawrence, below Quebec.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-11-07

~ Thanksgiving day will be on the 1ath
Of December, instead Of. November; as we
last week got it in mistake.
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THE DAGUERREAN JOURNAL.

Deuofed TO the Daguerrean and Photogenie Art;
Also, Embracing the Sciences, Dirt and
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-18
GENERAL yAPoR hath.

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TO the most sautary Of the operations of the far
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to be particularly serviceable to the organs of
spiration. Instructions and rights for making and
use furnished. Also, powerful, but safely grad
uated Electro -galvanic and Magnetic machine,
for nervous and other complaints Applied at
City Hall, east wing, first floor, Convenient for the
lane,) No. 49, and at residence of sick Probatum
est. BOYD REILLY.
Cent oo,tr