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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01
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resource was before himf And who, knoV
ing his wrongs, wiilnow como forward and
rarraign his motives or impugn his conduct
1he foregoing statement does but partial
justice 10 the cause of MIR. Lawrence, Much
that is contained in the letters has been pas
fed over in silence, that the lovers Of scail-
dal would be happy 10 read. Remarks upon
ladies Of Louisville, and relatives Of Mr. Laws
renee in Boston, might have been published,
that would make no new friends, and might
surprise some old ones. Certain peculiari-
ties, that are not considered ornaments in c.
pistolatory correspondence. have been will
lingly suppressed. Nothing has been stated
that has not been deemed essential in vindi-
eating the course and conduct Of Mr.. Law
renee, and every thing herein contained, has
been brought forth by the zeal of the de-
fenders of Mrs. Lawrence, and the rancour
of her relatives, Letihosclast indulge in no
mdtmu-s of complaints. They have hero
no witnesses against them but themselves.
There is nothing hero stated that has not
been rendered necessary by their own acts
and agency. And whatever may be the
Judgment which the worlds tribunal shall
hereafter record in reference 10 this unhappy
trouble, that judgmen', if adverse to their
own wishes, they have invited upon them
splyas
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01
THE STAR OF THE NORTH
is published euery Thursday Morning, by
Weaver e. Gilmore.

OFFTCE-Up stairs in the Neio Brick building
ON the south side of Aain street, third
square beiuig Market.
TERMS Two Dollars per annum, if paid
within six months from the time of subscri-
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within the year. No subscription received
for a less period than six months; no discon-
tjnsance permitted until all arrearages are
paid, unless at the option Of tho editors.
ADVERTISEMENTS not exceeding one square,
will DO inserted three times for one dollar, and
{wcnty-iive cents for each additional insertion.
a liberal discount ,riH be made to those who ad-
Ye,iise By the gear.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

The CorroN CRor--It is estimated Il at
the cotton crop of the present year viii a.
mount to sis, 900 bales,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-08-01

AS Gold which he cannot spond will
make no man rich, so knowledge which ho
cannot apply will make no man wise.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30
AN ExCITING INCiDENT.-A man b,

AN EXCTTING INCIDENTAL mau by
the name of Thomas Brown, residing,
we understand, at Waterford, met with
a most thrilling escape from death on
"Wednesday last. lie was crossing the
Mohawk river at Il is place on a canal
b at, and when about one third Of tie
way over became entangled in a coil
of rope, and was precipitated over
board. He was carried under the boat
distance of about l5D feet TO the state
dam, which is ten feet high. The cur
rent being very strong, he was borne
with fearful rapidlty, and was watched
by the spectators on the banks with
the most intense anxiety. lie was a
good swimmer aud retained his pre-
sence Of mind, and upon reac hing the
dam endeavored to gain a foothold, bot
was hurled like feather into the boil.
ing surge among the rocks below
Not being seen for some time all hopes
OF his escape were lost, and every eve
was strained to discover his body on
the rapids. But to the surprise and
10y of all, he soon emerged alive and
struck boldIyfor the island below, as he
was borne swiftly down. On this be
soon landed, and assistance being
promptly rendered, he rejoined his
friends, without single bruise, to tell
Of feat which could not have been
thus, safely accomplished once in thou
sand times, and which well deserves
to be chrouiclcd as a rare instance of
presence of mind in great danger, at
tended with most striking providential
fayor-C COhoes Cataract.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30

The Ohio brings no la'er intelligence
from California, there having been no arr.
val on the other side since II last advices.
brought by the Georgia.
Tie Falcon, five days f ON Chagres, ar
rived al Havana on the 18Th, and the Geor-
gil on the l9lh. Both were to sail the fol-
ing day-'rhe Falcon for New O.eans and
the Geore ia ior Chdgres.
The Falcon left Chagres on the l2th and
Porto Belo the day alter. The Crescent
City arrived at Chagr on the I2h, and
vas advertised TO sail on The 18Th; but as
the steamer Tennessee was hourly expect
ed 1t Panama. with two weeks later intelIi-
gencc from California, she did no, probably
leave ill mex, day
The steamer Columbus arrived att Pana.
ma on the 9TH all well, 81 days from New
York. She made very fine passage out,
her running time being only Ga days. She
was TO sail on the 18th for San Francisco,
crowded with passengers. The steamer
West Point had passed the straits hut had
no. arrived at Panama.
The Ohio brings li7 passengers, Is of
whom are from Chagres, II from New
Orleans, and 81 from Havana. She also
brings $4,000 worth Of gold dus,, and
specie, $500, 900 of which are Cor WIN.
lloge g. Co, of this city, and abou, $780,
600 for the American Exchange Bank and
others, AID the balance for NJ. o. Roberts,
Esq.
In addition to the above, she brings SILL
600 worth Of Spanish loubloois, brough,
from New Orleans to Havana, which she
could not land as all business was suspend-
ed in consequence Of the anticipated attack
Oh the city Of Havana. - Com. ADJ.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30

LOVE GEoGRAPHY.-" Bob, where is
the state Of matrilnony ?" 1t is one OF
the United States. 1t is bounded by
hugging and kissing on one side, and
cradles and babies on the other. Its
chief products are population, broom
sticks and staying out o nights. 1t
was discovered by 4 dam and Eve,
while ying TO find northwest passage
ont Cf Paradise. The climate is rather
iltry, till you pass the tropics of house
keeping, when sqnally weather COM
monty sets in with sufficient power to
keep all hands as cool as cucumbers.
For the principal roads leading to this
interesting state, consult the first pair
ofb!ue eyes You run against
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30

NEaPoRT AS A WATERING PLACE.
Cranston, Of the Newpor, News, is "ill a,
ease" in The reflection that Newport is
watering place. lie almost mourns over
her fate IN being thus subject to the visits
OF fashionable society, and is led to ex-
claim "how long, th Newport, will thou
remain fashionable watering place -
Perhaps his exceeding modest manners
have been shocked by the "sea bathing"
performances at the beach, aud the fancy
balls" where sported the light, the Joyous,
the gay, of natures falres, creation, some
what excited his ideas Of The curious =
NeU London Star.
There is nothing very curious about these
matters, Mr. Star ; on the cor rirary, many
things herewith connected are quite too
common.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30

NJ There are Two or three suspicious
characters prowing about town, whom it
would be well for our citizens to have their
eyes upon the only safe course is to keep
your doors always fastened, ami in this way
you will be sure that no one enters your
houses who is not entitled TO admiilGnce.
II you happen to catch fellow in yoar en-
try enquiring for "Mr. Br, wn," or "Mr.
Jones'" or g MIR. Smith," just boot him into
the street, without fny ceremony, and fas-
ten the door upon him This is the best
precautionary medicine for such gentry.
We have word to say in regard TO ano.
ther class of persons who make night hide
our by their yelling, and who are constant
ly disturbing the peace of families by their
foolish devilry, such as ringing door-bells,
unhangipg blinds and removing them TO va
rious parts of the town, and a vane'y of
such intellectual and highly cuhirated amuse-
ments. We cannot conceive what sense or
pleasure there can be in such fantastic ope-
rations, for they are altogether too small
and contemplate for men to be engaged in.
Yet these things are constantly being done,
to the great annoyance e those wIi6 are
made victims Of The senseless folly and
worse than childish pranks OF those who
ought to know better, aud who, il they do
not, should be .teeiingiy instructed IN the
matter
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30
20 days Later from California.

The steamer Crescent City arrived at
New York Saturday afternoon.
We copy such items from the papers as
in hasiy inspection and the limi,s time will
permit.
The steamer Gov. Dana, from n. York,
has arrived at Sacramento City.
The sloop of war Vapdaa was to leave
San Francisco for Valparaiso, on the 25,h
of prl.
Two vessels from The new settlement at
Trinidad Bay returned To San Francisco on
the 10Th April. and reported that regular
Government had been established there.
There had been no trouble experienced
from the Indians in the vicinity.
VIM. II. Wolco;t. Of Waiertown, Mass,
and Calvin Blood and Ezek!l Upton, Of
Wallham, in the same State, lost their lives
by drowning among the breakers, in at
tempting to make landing. They were
passengers by the OxnaId to California.
1t. Bache, u S. ~, 1t. Browning. U.
s. N. John IL. Peoples, w. w. Cheshire
and John Purdy, were drowned by the up
setting OF Loaf four miles belcw Point
George.
Lieut.. Bache is well known as the CON-
Inander Of the steamer Senator, in her long
an perIlous voyage from New York 10
San Francisco, and was universally esteem
ell as a skilfnl offi:er and noble and wor-
thy gentleman.
The schooner Gen. Morgan also lost one
of her crew, bu, We have not yet found his
name in the papers before us.
The new settlement at the Bay has been
ca led Warnersvil'e." a monp the vcs-
sells Il ere, we notice The Jacob M. Ryerson,
with her original passengers on board.
Ii. B. NJ. steam fiigaie DRYER arrived at
San Francisco on The 18th of April, and
was to remain there about ten days
The store of Coverings e. Hoogs was
robbed of $1,000 worth of jewelry on the
18th of April.
4 bill incorporating the city of San Fran
cisco has passed the Legislature and been
signed by Governor Burnett.
The Alta Cal forna, of April IS, men-
tions that there had been another alarming
rise of water At Sacramento city.
Entertainments were made by order Of the
Mayor, aud other precautions taken.
Several thels by Indians and white men
had been perperated on Deer Creek, be-
lOw the town of Nevada. Trouble is feared.
The "back mails" of the Ohio and Cres-
cent City were received at San Francisco
on The 18th Of April.
\ bill is before The Legislature to pre-
vent the coming Of money BY individuals.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30
lrue copy witness.
CHRIS. f.. ROBBINS, Sec'ry.

RESOLUTION for a committee 10 receive
the books and papers, and TO Tile and
adjust the accounts of the late agent Of
the Providence and Pawtucket Turn
pike Campany.
Resolve |, Tha, Mes re-. Mathewson.
Sheldon, and +. Brown, ol the Elou e. and
Mr.. ). Whirple, of the Senate, be ap-
pointed committee TO receive fiom Thorn
as Burgess, late agent Of tie Providence
and Pawtucket Turnpike Company, aay
deeds, books, documents and papers in his
hands, belonging to said company to set
tie and adjust any and al accounts between
said company aad the said Burgess and
to receive any balance that may be found
due from him, AID deliver the Same to the
General Treasurer,
True copy-wi'ness.
CHRIS. L. ROBBINS, Sec'ry.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30

The ENGINES OF THE ATLANTIC. The
following is an exIrac, from a letter of Mr..
J. w. Rogers. Chief Engineer of the stc am
er Atlantic, dated Liverpool, Mayll
"Of the performance Of the engine and
boilers, am indeed a, loss to fId fitting
terms to express my appreciation. The
operation Of the boilers, notwithstanding all
that has been sail and written to the con.
,rary, have proved 20 be the boilers for
ocean steamers the engines, EXCEPT the
giving out Of the air pump bucket, have fan
exceeded my most sanguine expectations.
After arriving at Liverpool, Mr.. Rogers
went in'ide Of the boilers, which he found
in the most perfec, order, there beng no
appearance of scales or other deposits. In
another letter, Mr.. Rogers expresses his
full confidence that the Atlantic will make
the voyage in less than Ten days. Several
other letters, received by the owners Of the
line, all speak IN the highest terms of
the mac hinery, and anticipate a con ple,e
triumph in future.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30
True copy-wl'ness.
CHRIS. L. ROBBINS, Sec'ry.

A REyoLTING he
Hagerstown, Md. Pledge states that
on Saturday night last, some fiend in
human shape entered the Episcopal
burying ground in that place, dug up
the body of the child of Mrs. Brining,
and carrying ii to the house where the
mother lived, stood it Up on the roof
Of the back-over, where it was dis
covered on Suud,y afternoon, and re-
inferred. The child at the time of its
death was about two years old, and
had been buried 3 months.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30
'NocAton, CaEfornia, ApH IN, 1850.

'Nochton' CaEiornia, AuH tn, 1850.
Mr.. EDITOR -
This is Sunday, as you will perceive ty
reference to tie date, that is, if we are
rightly posted up" in regard to time
here in California, but i, seems like anv
other day but the Sabbath. This day
brings with it no cessation OF business. but
on the contrary, everything goes on as
though we were not commanded TO "re
member and keep i, holy" Perhaps I
should make an exception the mechanics
as general thing, brt then they might as
well be at work, as spending their weeks
earrings in gambling, drinking, rolling ten
pins, and playing billiards f; to say nothing
ct dog.fghtlng, and not unlrequent fights
betweet those who call themselves men
| have heard Of, and seen no less than
half dozen of the last mentioned fights
to-day, AMI. as matter OF course, one or
the other of the beligerent parties got a
black eye and bloody nose, and perhaps
a stab al two with knife, for in these
rows knives and psto's are often called in
10 requisilon. This is a great country.
and as democratic as it well could be in
fact it is little too much so, for the
safety OF the community, for there are those
here who inss, on doing as they D.
please and in about nine cases out of
ten they succeed. A few evenings since
two or three Americans entered the ten, of
a Mexican who resided in the suburbs Of
the town With his Ian iIy They insisted
on entering the apartments occupied bv
the females, but on meeting with opposi,-
ion, they deliberately shot the Mexican
through the head, k ling him dead on the
spot, and then left him, probably to Al
tempt their niggardly game IN some other
quarter. Those men arc still at large, and
not the least attempt has been ma /, to
arrest TEN, nor anything done about il.
eNcep: that coronor's inques, was held ON
The body of the man shot, for the purpose,
suppose, Of asceraining whether or no
he was really dead. The people here say
" Oh, he vas only greasr, "a term of
rcproach applied to the Mexicans } and i,
is OF no consequence" Some time since
there was District Court holden here,
presided over by Judge Reynolds, but "the
people abolished that, some five or six
weeks since, by politely informing Judge
keynols TO leave town, and that, too.
very su denly, which he did "betweeo
two days" | know nothing Of the judges
qua ihcatons to & the office which he did:
but he certainly dil not preside with any
very great degree Of dignity, to say the
least. 10 one end oi the court room was
monte table, and in the other bar, no,
OF justice, although extensively praciiced
at by The court , nd II was not an unffe.
lnent occurrence FOR Judge Reynolds to
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30

Pro OMNIBUS BlBo.-The Amcri-
can Ambassador, on returning thanks
for his health at the Mansion House.
said on Easter Monday, that "when the
LOVING cup went round, he drank for
hcc"ty-t~o millions ofhis count,vmen "
The report says" Dunk with all the
honors )" aud really, after such a draft
as that, we do not wonder at it. But
suppose every Ambassador drank to the
same extent, the Lord Mayor would
have to provide drink for all tie world
y Mansion House dinner would be-
quI'e ian exhibition of the drinking IN
dustry of all nations. "-PHncb.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30

A New LITERARY PERioDIcAL.-H Harp
er & Brothers intend issuing on next Sat
uIday, the lst of June, the frs, number Of
new literary periodical, to be entitled
llarper's New MoLihIy Magazine. IT will
be devoted entirely to the collection and
preservation Of The choicest periodical liter
ature of Grea, Britain aud the United
States, embracing no, on'y Reviews, Is
says, Papers on Scrnce and Ant, and The
speeches and addresses of distinguished
men, but the fictons of Dickens, gulwer
and other eminent novellsts. II will be a
handsome ocla, o Of LA pages, published
at the rate OF SO per annum.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30

ODgpTENcE.-Ignalius Loyala, the
founder ofthe Jcsuits, who, having sery.
ed IN the army, well knew the value Of
discipline and subordination, always in.
cuIca ed IN the most impressive man
ner the doctrine of impH:H oJedience,
in religious societies. lie often said
that lfa superior ordered an inferior to
embark on board a vessel without ri.
lot or rudder, he should obey without
hesitation. Hence one prominent
cause of the extraordinary success of
'ha, religious order.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30
MURDER OF A Observation-Disclosures Ian

MURDER OF A BIsnoP.-Bishop Jan.
n, Bishop of the Sweedes' Colony,
Henry county, H., was shot dead on
the 18th by man named Root, who
had prcvi us quarrel with the Bishop
in relation to the wife Of Root. Jan
son was standing in the Court room
during the adjournment of the Court.
when Root entered, drew a pistol and
fired with fatal precision. The mur
derer was arrested and committed for
trial.-1ibany alias.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30

a SwEET-TEMPERED ALGERINE. - We
find the following short paragraph in late
number of the Newport News:
A Glorious Change.-Among the edl,o-
rial revoull ms at Washington, il the ab-
specialization of Edmund Burke from the
charge of The Union. lie leaves the frs
OF June for parts unknown, where may
God In his mercy keep him the balance OF
his liie
What splendid specimen of The mild
and gentle and lamb-llke and plous La,c
and OrderlSm Of Rhode Island What a
pity that such sweetness Of temper shou d
waste itself year after year, in the fogs of
old Newport! How much relief our friend
Cranston must have felt when he had fin
lshcd this paragraph ; and how his gener-
ons heart must sink within him, should he
find that Mr.. Burke has really NOT left the
union-iS really not going to leave it =
Poor man we pity him to our very
thumbs.
Mr. Burke, why won't you be so kind as
TO leave the Union {" Tor Z" parts un-
known' Go somew here, If you please
where the poetic nerves of our amiabie Al
ecrine editors will never again be disturbed
ny your coarse voice or your iron pCn.-
Proc. Post.
The editor Of the Post need not manlfes,
too much anxiety on our account. A resi-
meut If fellows like this Burke could never
dls,ur' our nervous system. We OILY wan,
him consigned TO that place which his infa-
nous R'por, on the Rhode Island Question
has entitled him to, according to the promi-
ses of the Scriptures.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30

o. The schcoi er Roanoke, Capt Stow
ell one Of the vessels of The Newport FISH
ing Company, arrived y s,erday, after "a
cruise of six days. with 90 barrels of Mack
erel they were uroaded ard packed i'm
meilatcly for market. The Cindarilla has
been in with 45 barrels, an ,hc Amanda
with 40 barrcs. This is very good
beginning, and if tie season is ouy
prosperous one, we have every reason to
believe that this Company will increase
Their number of vessels, another year, aud
tha, our people generally will go extern
slvely into this kind Of business. We
earnestly hope that they may make mon
ey by il, and Il at the Ma cke, el Fishery
may become an important feature in the
business Of Newport.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30

CLEAR PRoFITs.-Mr. WIN. Niblo, of
NibIo's Garden C, lebrity, is one of the own.
ers OF the steamer Senator, which runs be-
tween San Francisco and Sacramento
The Senator is large and splendid vessel;
she formerly ran on the New York and
Fall KlveE route. Being the first steamer
OF any size il Californa, as may be magi-
ned, she has been more profitable TO her
owners than was The tabled hen of old.
whir! laid rolded eggs. The receipts OF
the Senator have averaged s9, 900 per ,rip,
ever sincc cr arrival out, netting for Ler
owners $4,000 PEI day clear money.-N.
y. SIN.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30

! HousF.-Afler the reading of the jour
nal &c., Mr.. Putlam reported bill for ,he
construction of roads and bridges in Ore
gon.
!, was then moved that the House 60 in.
to committee of the whole on The private
calender
The yeas aud nays were called for and
the motion was voted down.
/ The llous thea resumed the consdeIa-
tion of the army b Il and Mr.. Carter obtain
Cd the floor.
He spoke warmly against the commit
ment, aud in favor of the bill.
lie recommended rerenchmen, in the
navy.
Mr.. Carter was frequently interrupted.
WASHINGTON. Monday May %.
SENATE.-Mr. Turney reported
back the patent bill, with an amend
ment.
Mr.. Downs offered resolution res
PNN'ihs tiN SOiIti dS' IOi man stChiliCIS
between New Orleans and Chagres,
which was modified by himself and
adopted.
The consideration Of the mint bill
was then resumed
Mr.. Davis renewed his proposition
for the establishment of two assaying
Offices in California and advocated it
briefly.
Mr.. Underwood followed in some
pertinent remarks in favor of the es-
tablishment Of a mint in San Fran
cisco.
HoUsE.-After the reading of the
journal, &c, the report Oh Doorkeeper
Horner's case was taken up and briefly
discussed.
Mr.. Brown of Mississippi offered a
resolution in favor Of dischargng Mr..
Horner.
hlr. lnge n owed to lay the whole
subject on the table.
And the house is now engaged in
taking the yeas and nays upon the sub
ject.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30

Quick WoRK.-William Brown, convic,
ed ot robbery in Newport, has been sem
fenced to ten years imprisonment in the
State prison.-PrOu. JOuEal.
Our friend of the Journal has added eioh,
years 10 that which the Court inflicted. -
We like the sentence Of his Eycellency,
Gov. Anthony, however, much better than
we do that of his Honor, Judge S,apes,
and only wish that it possessed legal eflica-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30
RESISTING A CoRoNER's INQUEST

RESISTING A CoRoSER's INQUEST.
Mt Louisville, on the | l,h ult, the Cor
oner was summoned, and he in turn
summoned jury, to hold an iuques,
over the supposed deld body of Davis,
a man who had been shot. Upon arri-
wing at the house, he met the dead man
in the door, alive and well, and deter
mined to resist all attempts to sit on his
boly.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-05-30

RESOLUTION relative to school money
apporiioncd To The town of New Shore
ham.
Resolved That the Commissioner Of
Public Schools is hereby authorized and
directed to draw an order in favor of the
Gown uf New Shureham for the amount of
The school money apporlioncd to said town
for the year eighteen bundled and forty
eight, whenever satisfactory evidence shall
be furnished TO sud Commissioner that said
town has raised the one third Of said sum
necessary 10 eniitIe il by law to said appro.
priaton.