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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17
BURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA, THURSDAY. JANUARY H. 49,

laughed at and elahorate, as an evidence of
the mercenary meanHess OF the public men
of Pennsylvania Que such act as this, bold
ly carried out under the auspices OF the wings,
and their instrument, will be powerfully quo
ted against all the benefits rendered 10 the
country by our statesmen and orators. II will
affect equally the eminent men of both par
ties; and, in IL short time, unless a terrible
public Judgment overwhelms those who took
part in il, will make Pennsylvania by-word
and a Kissing among her sisters. How gen
llemen like Matthias. CEabh, Darsie, g. King,
can justly Their ,'ar ~ This miserable eXhi-
bitten, we cannot Imagine.
But we beg OF our counlyEeh 10 remem-
Der that, extraordinary as this act has been,
the authors of the whole affair are Wings,
and the object OF it, long ago; more than half
disposed 10 do Wing bidding. and 10 support
Whig measures. He has, for Two years, mis-
represented, by his votes, solid Democratic
district; the assured Democratic ma lority Of
which is at least 1000. If the act itself did
not dishonor the State, we should re dice that
Best has thus proved his title to Wing sup
port, by this public seli-degradaton. 1t will
al once show the Democrats OF Columbia and
Luzerne what viper they have been nurs.
ing in their midst. If he has been inHuen-
tal in creating any dissenions among them,
a common feeling of contempt for his con-
duct and character, will at once unite theil
In this respect. good will come on, Of his
baseness; and though the Pennay lyanian
may often feel the blush Of shame sutiuse
his cheek when in other SAFES, he hears the
name Of Best pronounced, As one who re-
ceived high honors, he may rejoice that it is
now certain tha that race OF politicians is Y
tincl, and Thai the lesson will produce healthy
consequences
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

SOMETHING NEW UHpca TIE SuN-A
thieves convention has been he'd in Lon.
don for the purpose of adopting measures to
rrocare an homes; livelihood Two hundred
and seven ayoweh thieves attended Tho
meeting was opened with prayer and ahynn.
An address was proposed to Lord Asley, ask
ing if any hope was presented Of their OBJ
tanning an stliving in the British Colon
les. His Lordship expressed his willingness
10 beIriend them, as i, was his duty 10 10 so.
He candidly told them that there was little
hope fol them, unless they turned their at.
,ention to the back settlements Of tho New
World. Suggestive of levity as may bo
these facts, there is something serious and
solemn in them. owe must steal or die"
was the response or one Of the thieves
''Prayer is very good, but it will not fiji an
empty stomach" Can any thing be moro
expressive Of the de7raying influences of
the social evils OF English socicty-Ledger.
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From the Pike Couify Democrat.

His own vote was necessary TO ect him,
and no one who has been acquainted with
his official lie, could doubt that he would
he would vote for himself, or do any other
dirty work of similar kiud MIR. Best, -
though elected as Il Democrat, aud from one
of the strongest Democratic districts in the
Stale, has, throughout acted and voted with
the Wings. For our part, we are willing to
pass him over, and feel thankful that we are
now likely 10 get rid Of him.,
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F.on, the National hnti-Siace,y Standard.
TEE FIRST SNOW-FAAL.
HY JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL.

gY JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL.
The snow had begun in the gloaming,
And husly all the night
Had been heaping field and highway
IVi,h a silence deep and white.
Evev pine and fir and hemlock
Wore erminc TO dear Tor an earl,
And the poorest twig on the elm tree
Was gidgod inch-deep with pearl.
From sheds uew-roo(ed with Carara,
Game Chaulic!ecr's muliIed crow,
The siH rails were -o!tpuGd TO swan :-town
And still i,u,tcred down the snow.
/ stood aud walchelby the window
The uoi.les, work. Of the sky,
And lie s-ddeu dugres Of snow-birds
Like a:owa Laws wai!!ing by.
I thought of mound in sweet Auburn
Where Il iiuia hcadslone stood,
How the Aabrs were folding it gently,
l. L..l robbins the babes in the wood.
In spoke our own lille Mabel,
Saving '.fu..cf, who makes /! SNOWY
And tu,J of ihe good A!liather
Who cares for Us all pe!ow.
Again ,ookcd at the snowfall,
aud thought OF the lcaden sky
That arched DER our first great sorrow,
When that mound was heaped 80 high
remembered The gradual patience
That fell from that cloud like snow,
Flake by fake, healing and hiding
The scar Of that deep-stabbed woe.
And again 10 the child whispered,
.!The snow that hushelh all,
Darling. the mcrcilu Father
Alone can make ii iall!'
Then, with eyes, that saw moi, kissed her,
And she, kissing back, could not know
That my kiss was given to her sister
Folded close under deepening snow
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

A ASuGGEsTioN--Ihe New Orleans Bulic.
tin, in commenting on the late disorganized
state Of the House Of representatives, sug-
gssls as an cGectuakguard to the recurrence
of such state Of things an amendment to
the Constitution, providing that whenever
either House shall not complete its organiza.
ton within ten days after the legal day of
meeting, that house should be ipso .taeto dis.
solved, and new elections shall take place
within thirty days throughout the Union
With such an amendment the organization
would always take place in due season.
Ledger.
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"SEE here, boy, how long will these 10.
curt rails las, p inquired a traveller of a wes-
TEN urchin, while riding past long string OF
fence made of this material.
"They'Il last Ioreyer!'' responded the boy
in confident tone.
"Forever.' exclaimed the sranger-'how
do you know that :"
"Why, my fathers tried it twice, and /
guess ought to know by this time, " said the
lad very grayely.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17
From the HeStcheSter Republican.

We regret 10 write these things of Senator
Best, for our personal relations have always
been friendly, and we have not unfrequen,ly
co-operated politically. But we cannot ap-
prove in him, that which we would condemn
in others. To be silent, even, towards con-
duct so disorgl lnizing and so much at var-
ance with all that is correct and honorable in
politics; would be trcachery 10 the Democra.
tic party.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

MoRE MAIL RoBBERIEs DISCovEREp-A
check for $4,000 mailed at Taylorsvile.
Bucks county on the lst of December, by
NJ. X. Taylor, payable to the order of N D.
Cor'righ,, at Maach Chunk, has never
reached its destination. 1t was mailed a
few days before the arrest of Mr. Hunt
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

TIE ACE OF HUMRuc.>-A Mr. MarIain
mystcriously Disappeared recently from
Niles, Michigan, and murder was inlmedi-
ately suspected A clairvoyant in the neigh
borhood saw him with his throat cut at the
bottom of river, which was dragged with
out producing the mutilated body A few
days after the man "turned up in Vermont
alive and well.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17
From tie N0rrfst0,ca Watchman.


1t does seem that the Democratic party
should have learned wisdom, long ago from
experience, in nominating men for office,
who are slippery in politics, and bring for
ward no man for office, in whose political
integrity there Can be any doubt. We know
not what standing Mr.. Best has heretofore
had with the sterling Democracy of Column
bia county, but certain it is he represents II
Democratic majority of more than two thou
sand votes, columbia and Luzernc, J and he
must be traitor of the worst kind that would
when his vo'e was necessary, TO sustain the
Democratic party, sell himself, ard the party
he represents, for mess of potage, to the
Wing party, and TO the consummalioh Of
Whig measures.
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10 TERMS-Two dollars per annum, or
wo dollars and hfy cents if not paid within
the year.sai
This paper, having large circulation, and
being rcid by those who take, will be found
a profitable medium for advertisers 10 make
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cheapIy and handsomely done 1.-THE Star
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sale.
Address, WEAVER s GILMORE,
BiocmsbuTg, Jan. 18th, 1850.
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The Pennsylvania Senate.

The press continues lis comments upon
the modesty of Mr. BEST We are glad to
perceive the healthy tone of the Democratic
portion upon the subject The federal por-
tion, without being satisfied with the traitor,
express their qualification at the result of the
bargain, by which he was elevated-we
trust, only 10 fall INTO the insgnificance,
which conduct, such as he has been guilty
OF, is certain 10 bring upon lis author.
From the Juniatl Register.
Mr. Best is now, without a doubt, heart g.
hand with the Wing party; and we only
hope that he will learn 10 be an honest man.
For our part we say 'yood riddance TO bad
rubbish"
From the Bedford Gazette.
V. Fest, "a protesting Democrat but un-
worthy the name refused 10 20 into caucus,
and by the AID of the entire whg vote, sue
ceeded in reaching the Speakers chair OF
the Senate, aver J. p. Brawley, the candi-
date of the party, and a firm reliable Dem
ocrat, every way worthy the position. That
man who will unite with those as processes
TO oppose, politically, for the sake OF eleva
ting himself, cannot command the respect of
the body over which he presidcs. Such
men should receive no countenauce from
Democrats.
Out OF the Stale also, this event has crea-
ted profound sensation. We have observ-
ed that several of the leading Democratic
newspapers have Indignantly commented
upon it but VIC have no space for extracts,
save 6ne, which we copy from the leading
Democratic press Of New Jersey, the Tren-
ton True american:
What a contemplate apology for man
must he be, who will lend himself TO the
opposition, for the trihing consideration OF
gratiyingh his vanity with an office. The
whole object OF the Wings was, 10 create
dscord in the Democratic ranks but his
childish desire 10 be Speaker, makes him
needless OF the intentions of the opposition
aud even lead him 10 the parliamentary
act of cot'ng for himSeG Verify, such ''men
ARE but children oil larger growth
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

" a Sabbath Convention, at York, Pa,
on the 5tb inst, Hon Samuel G. Bonham,
presiding, adopted memorial to the Legis-
Iature, requesting, that all the lock on the ca
mails be closed, and the running of the cars
on the railroads in the State be suspended
OIL the Sabbath day
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

rY" Dr.. S. p Townsend, the New York
Sun says, has I'D out ihe goodwill of his
sarsaparilla business for 100000; and the
raw material and machinery of his manu-
factory at Albany for $26,o Mr.. Thomas
w. Cummings is the purchaser. Mr.. Town
send re..res with a very large fortune.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

"The Star of the North published at
Bloomsburg, in this State, is one of the a
blest and best of our exchanges Ii is really
refreshing TO read lis editorials, about these
days of bank viiany ard tariff humbuggcTy.
If there were Il few more such papers in
Pennsylvania, the laboring classes would not
now be bending their nocks 10 the ieudailsm
of prasoinn monopOlists.N
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

THE strongest case of love and devotion of
which we remember 10 have heard, says an
exchange, is that of Kentucky gallant,
who got into hollow tree, where lie lived 4
whole week, peeping through knot hole at
his trac love, as she sat sewing beavhin pet
ticoats at her window.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

LARGE DvmESD.-The st. Louis Gas-light
Company has declared dividend Of 10 $40
per cent. from the earnings of the past year.
1t is time that they had reduced the price of
the gas.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

DINIDENDs IN BosToN.-Neary two and a
quarter millions of dollars are 10 be dSburs-
ed in Boston this week in dividends on rail-
road, manufacturing corporations, city and
other bonds.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

Rivals TO Tom THuMB.-Two children,
aged seven and five, are now living near
Annadale, England, who are so small and
so intelligent as 10 promise TO rival Gen.
Tom Thumb. The eldest is no larger than
an infant of few months old.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17
THE STAR OF THE North
h published egery Thursday Morning, by
Weaver X Gilmore.

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A c nj mPorary says, the man who threw
that last brick has been discovered, but on
account of his previous good character, his
name has been suppressed.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17
From the Lclrishnrg Chronicle.

''The Berwick Enquirer has ceased TO
inlerrogate, and lis remains being carried to
Bloomsburg, it has arisen into STAR OF the
first magnitude and brilliancy Mr.. Gil
more has the efficient aid of R. w. Weaver,
ESQ.,, as Publisher and Editor--and they talk
Democracy (pariculaiy as regards Slavery
and Proeciion) in a way that would have a.
'mazsd Thomas Jefferson, The is bound
10 shine
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From the Lancaster Inieliigenccr.

"It comes recommended by an elegant eX-
terror, and discourse5 Democracy of the true
stamp. The editors enjoy the benefit OF
much experience in the editorial profession,
and will not fail 10 make the Star an able
and efficient newspaper"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

From the iiuncy Luminary, (Hhig)
''ihe Star is large, well executed sheet,
and we wish the editors success in their new
enterprise, in d pccuniary way, but desruc
ton politically"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

The "Iron Workers" of Pittsburg have
held a meeting and resolved TO resist all at.
templs to reduce their wages.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17
From the Caybon Democrat.

at is large sized, well printed and ably
conducted paper, aud we have no doubt It
will receive, what it deserves, wide circu'
la,ion."
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

GAS At YoRK The gas works at York,
Pennsylvania, were put in operation on Mon
day evening.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

The sum Of behaviour is, TO retain mans
own cigni,y, withou, intrudins upon the lib.
eraliiy Of others.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

There is no religion like that of the heart,
no charity like that which does not blow its
own trumpet.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

There were thirty fires in the city of New
York in November.
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From the PottsrilYe Emporirm

''The new paper is large, fine looking
sheet, handsomely executed, and edited with
spirit and ability
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

illustrated with cuts said young urch-
in as he drew his jack knife acroos the leave.
Of his grammar.
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From The P,7n9r!y7NiqH.

"The articles are able, pointed and thor
ouehly radical and the whole paper gives
evidence OF Il perseverance that must pro-
duce prosperity, MIR. Weaver is well known
as a fine writer and speaker, and MIR. Gil
more as the recent efficient editor OF the Co.
lumbia Enquirer
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17
From tbe LazcrHe Democrat.


The course pursued by the Senator from
ibis dis'ricl we cannot approve. We are sor-
ry indeed 10 see this district represented as it
has been ~ Mr.. Best. As a Democrat we
elected him. He was presented by Column
bia county and we Went i'll for him in good
faith, and did all in our power 10 secure his
election. He has now literally abandoned
the party, and embraced the whgs--nay,
more than this, he has done what an honora-
bic man wo I'D not do--vo.e for himself for
the chairman of the Senate
His committees prove the bargain he con-
cummaled with the wings He has aought
new idols and hence forth he will worship at
their shrine. He is not of the Democracy of
Luzerle ard Columbia henceforlh and tor
ever.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

lie who cnlarges his heart restricts his
:ongus.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

He who gives for the sake of thanks knows
not the pleasure of giving.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

From the L3comiag Gasctte.

"The first two numbers which we have
received are well printed and ably edited"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

A sign in Gotham reads, "Dough hmestc
blead"
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From he IjIlkcs5ayTe Far,

"The last weeks BIoomshurg Star is a
.ewel OF a number. The Star ls earning Tor
itself high chaTacte. for ability and sound
DemocugY.n
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17
Ernm fhp ihlncm Lnminnl.m [

"Ihe first number gives tokens Of enter
prise and success"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

FromtIe NiRoHian, (Hhig)
at advocates Democracy, and makes quite
a credllablc appearance"
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From The PhrnirUiRe Ledger.
"The Star Of the North one OF the best
journals in the Stale"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

Tha, their friends may see how the paper
is received by the press abroad the publish
ers annex here a few Of the many common-
dations received during the year from pa.
pers of the State
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

SOME innocent compositor for Gle of our
exchanges, instead of following copy" and
setting up the genuine Latin "dat ur" angli-
cised by inserting in lieu thereof the words
'tat licks"
To have a clear head, have regard TO what
you put in your stomach.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-01-17

fIn ton there is STRENGTH"
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G

Tie Franking Pririlege Of Posimdsicrs-
The Postmaster General has decided that
when Postmaster is agent for publisher
lie has power to frank letters forwarding sub
scriptons 10 such publishers. The following
is the letter containing the decision:
PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
/ppoiaimem 0Jiec, Dec. 81, 40.
Sir the Postmaster General, after care
ful consideration of the question as TO the
right Of Pos,masters that have the privilege
of frauAng, 10 frank letters to publishers OF
newspaper conveying money for subscrip-
tions or the names of subscribers, has, dsci-
del, that when the Postmaster is Agent for
lhe publisher, he has the power TO frank
such letters, and his agency will be presu-
med from the fact thai he franks them. AS
no postmaster has any authority 10 frank
these communications but when he is such
an Agent, it is proper 10 regard hun as acting
in tnat capacity when he so conducts, until
information is received to the contrary. In
doing this business, the Postmaster must be
regarded as entirely the Agent of the pub
Usher, and not of the Department.
Very respectfully, &c,
FITZ HENRY WARREN.
The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-12-19
hnccdOlc OF John G, CalbGUu

| was in Yale in 1908 and 6, and
think it was in 1905 that John G. Cal
houn took the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
Calhoun, even al that time, was looked
upon by his fellow students as an extraor-
binary young man. In his classical studies
and attainments, he was not so very su-
perior TO some of his mates; but in general
literature, and in those studies relating TO
politics, he was unrivalled. do not now
speak of party politics, as il is too often
understood and practiced in these days,
but of that kind of policy and politics
which teaches us how to promote the
good, and avert the evils incident 10 ma
tions. In this science, Calhoun had no
competitor.
At that period, our ideas of membeas of
Congress were more exalted than at pres
ent, and they were presented TO us with
gray hairs and sedate, digni6ed faces, and
not unfrequenly with powdered heads
They were not so numerous then as they
have since become.
On one occasion, Calhoun was seen by
familiar friend, long since dead. pouring
over Malthus, while al his elbow lay
Smiths Wealth of Nations.
Why" said his friend, "wly, Cal
houn, will you waste your time over these
works, which you cannot bring into use
for twenty years TO come, at the soonest!'
mot bring into use ~ said Calhoun.
"And why not''
why not % replied his friend. "why.
because you cannot apply the knowledge
you gain from them, except as statesman,
or member of Congress and that station
you cannot expect 10 attain for the next
twenty years.
Twenty years twenty years !" re-
turned he. "Why, my friend, if did not
believe that before ten years have passed
away, should be in Congress, pledge
you my word | would leave college this
moment"
The declaration. though it excited a
smile of incredulity on the lips of his
friend, was more than fulfilled, for | be-
lieve in about eight years afterwards, he
was eloquently sustaining his country in
the then war with Great Britain.
Charleston Aeycury.