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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-12

The lately arrived steamship from. Califor
MA brought. letters from the emigrants known
here. and among others, one rom our young
friend JOHN d. Petriken, Esq, bringing some
of "the dust" to attest that he is yet in the.
land of living.
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Does this mean you.

II is always unpleasant 10 speak of our
selves, and itill much more unpleasant to
be dunning people but then it is not TO be
t supposed that the printer can do forever
! without mony-ihere you understand that,
don't yous Well tnuf ced.n We desire
especially that all business connected with
the late firm Of Weaver & Gilmore should
be settled up
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THE MARYLAND STATE CoNvENT1oN
napolis, Dec. 6--Nothing Of moment trans.
pired before the Convention to-day. A res.
olution in favor of the Legislature holding
biennial sessions was adopted.
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The late Mrs. Glenny, of Cincinnati, u
great wit as well as very lovely woman,
being asked by one of her numerous admi.
rers, why she was called the Great Western,
replied. "Because have SO many flats in
towp - s-,
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II We learn from The Lyeoming Gassae
that the merry blackeyed damsels of Will
Transport sometimes sell fat babies TO the
editors who attend tmrs in the Everlasting
state Who wouldn't be an editor
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The Georgia Election.

Augusta, Dec. 3-The results of eighty
five coun,iesfn the State have been ascer-
tanned. Only twenty disunionists have been
elected 10 the Convention. They are from
four counties
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~ Rev. F. KuihfalfI, Iare Pastor of the
Lutheran Congregations in Lewisburg and in
Milton, we learn has changed his residence
to Andesville, Pesry->ounty, Pa, in which
neishborhood he has taken charge of sever.
al Congregations.
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~ In the Diary Of John Adams, just pub
lished, is 1.-THE following entry :--"27--so.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. AL
spent in idlsness, or, which is worse, gallant
ing the girls" ,aa
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~ Col. w. H. Hutter, the able editor of
the Eas.on Argus, has been appointed by
the United States Circuit and District Jud-
ges, Commissioner under the Fug tive
Slave Law. sgs
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M1oxErYo TELEaRApH.--ltis intended TO
extsad the Telegraph from Danville to North
umbeFland, and thence through the West
Branch Valley, probably 10 Elmira, where
several lines viii terminate.
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~ John Case adyestises in The M,itonian
for two journeymen printers to help him
s.art his new paper at M'Ewensville Don't
all speak at once for so fat a chance as that
10 get money. sa s
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TAXING THE NoRTH.-The Governor of
Virginia, in his message, recommends a tax
upon all products of nom on-slaveholding States
offered for sale in Virginia.
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II Gen. McDowell's stolen goods are
not recognized among those lately found in
the western corner of this country in the
hands of suspicious character
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-12

n The West Chester Republican takes
ground in favor Of Sam Houston as the DEM
ocratic candidate for President,
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The Fugitive slave Law.

Honesdale, Pa. Dec. s.--A number Of Pc
titions are being circulated here for sigma
lures, praying Congress to repeal the Fugi-
tive Slave Law. They are very freely sign
ed, ~ F
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-12

Mas. WIENER, we understand has been
appointed Post Mistress at Northumberland
in tho place of Mrs. Boyd, resigned
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~ The Republic is out with an article in
favor Of reducing Postage totwo CENTS. for
all distances--iass same ic be prepaid
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-12

a Hon. Alfred Gilmore, M. o. from the
Butler district in this state, has married Ia.
dy in Maine.
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~ Hon. William Strong has our thanks
for Ms friendly favor in the shape Of q val
uable pablio=document.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-12

NJ A jury in Montgomery county were
out four days and three nights, without be-
ing able to agree, upon verdict.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-12

n Danviiie couri bssias next Monday
There viii be no jury trials atihis term.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-12

SrcsoR BLIrz, the unrivalled Magician il
SAID to be worth $4,000.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-12
Population OF Towns In Columbia Coun
ty June LIST, 1850.

Population of Towns in Montour Cous-
ty, June LIST, 1850.
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tOUR TABLE.

HARrER's New MONTHLY MAoAzME-The
December number commences new vol.
ume with the fair prospect aud promise of
still higher success and further improvement
: in its excellence. 1t contains the cream
from the literature of the English Magazines
aud gives every token of satisfaction 10 its
$4,000 subscribers. The present number
sontsins Goldsrnith's Deserted Village with
series of pictorial illustrations.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1850-12-12

D The Sullivan Eagle is 10 be revived.
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THE DEMOCRATIC REVIEW for December
sustains the character of text book upon
the current questions of political economy.
II has a fine portrait and biographical
sketch of Hon. Alexander w. Buel of Mi
chigan, and articles of interest upon the sub
jects of Jamaica in 1850. The Higher Law,
q The late election, Military Rank, New York
politics, Pacific Reilroad, SC.
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The whole population of Column
bia and Montour counties in 1910
was 34916
% do pJp' do 0' CoInmbi, HIobi 10 iS'4S 4SS sl,lss
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II We can say nothing better for Gra-
ham's Magazine, than the fact that last week
we sent him twelve adva paying subscribers
from this place. He no doubt has clerks e.
nough 10 enter few more of the same sort
if any are left. He and his deserve a gen.
erous patronage and the public seem 10 ap.
preciate the excellencies Of his Magazine.
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THE Student is the monthly publication of
Fowler s. Wells, New York, which should
be in the hands of every young scholar, as
calculated alike TO interest and instruct
Terms 81 per annum
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What Pennsylvania Wants "RepeaIed.n

Attest. H. R. KLINE, Secr'y.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
sPEEoa or pIR. ROSS,

sPEEOa Of MR. ROSS,
OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Oa ths ddmissoa Of Caivoraia delivered in he House
Of Representatives, Apra 10 1850.
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The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the |
following communication from the Department of State
made in compliance with resolution Of the Senate Of the
2ist February last
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The grand jurors for the Lewis circuit, empanneed
the April ter 1850. would respectfully represent that they
have just In the columns of the National ntegencer
Of April 1880 notice of the presentation ofseveral petit
lions from citizens Of Lewis county, which pray .
I That the trial by jury be given BY law to fugitive
slaves when apprehended In other State than that from
ID That slavery Be prohibited in NIL new States before
they be permitted TO come into the Union
Sd That slavery and the slave trade be prohibited In all
the Territories Of the United States
4h That slavery and the slave trade be abolished IN the
District Of Columbia, the seat Of government be removed
That they believe said petitions have no, been generally
circulated amongst the citizens Of the county and that
bat very few Of them have had participation In getting
them u had any knowledge that such petitions
existence They beg leave present az their debsrse
opinion that who signed said petitions blinded by
n e. s utterly ooa q the s. as
That the opinion expressed by the distinguished
@ om Kentucky upon ss pn. q n ssd ~,
sentiments of large number Of persons IN TIE county
from which they came, any other county In Kentucky,
lew aboitonists who have found their way into tina,
quar 10 sustained 70 the fullest extent Dy me iac's Oh
The people or Lewis county We believe deyosedy
attached 70 the Union OF the sases and would be the last
BY any conduct Of theirs. IN snywiss, 70 prome'e Or
strengthen the which rag - unhnppiy disturbs the
We can but expScss our unqualified disapprobaon Of
the conduct of such Of citizens ~ secretly and lot
good and worthy purpose. obtain and transmit 70 gon
conduct Il unjust The community In which they live,
unworthy OF the Stfe and ought In our opinion, 70 be
deprecated and condemned by every true lover Of ms coun
Try. ete&afst6
And here are the proceedings Of large meeting at
which presided General Marshall the most distinguished
man. perhaps. in that country, and one OF our general
omcer N the Mexican war, denouncng, in still stronger
language, the clandesine in which these peti-
IONS were got up a. not expressing the minds d the
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Rsyrxsrcrs m WAsmsaror cIrvsHon Thc-- Butter King
Hon. WIN. N. Gwin; Hon. ,. Q. Fremont
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THE Mssd Of orlesns--e romance ~ the snsher d
Wstefdars Geg afNfffE Ht ai
Hisfop q Cyrus by Jacob Abbott.
Dsvning Street, being The third number Of cary'es LaefDay
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Gxh Volume Humes Eariand. HNt
TAYLOR 4 MAURy,
Ap0 Bookseller, OH street.
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ment, submitted by Mr.. boRLAND:
Strike all after the enactng clause and insert the FOL
That the present the printing Of
Congress- either Of them, be released and discharged
visions Of the joint resolution of Sd August 1885, entitled
Joint resolution directing the OF procuring the
printing Of The Two houses Of upon their ren-
Of their said contracts and that for all work delivered
and paid for they shall receive the
Congress the remainder Of Provided
That prices hereafter be paid shall exceed those
authorized by the joint resolution Of March g. 1872 deduct
OF the printing CONFORM, In every respect spua-
lions contained in the said Joint resolution Of March 1912
dwd BE- Il further resolved, That and ---- be
appointed by the houses the printing for
the remainder Of the 3st Conges who shall give bond
Senate and the Clerk Of the House Of
the prompt and neat and
h case any delay should be at any time
Secretary and the Clerk respectively shall be authorized
10 employ more other printers execute any por.
excess any there be- in the OF such printer or
printers for executing such work, above what Il herein al
owed 70 the printer or printers guilty Of such negligence
Isd farther resolved, That the printing required 10
be done for the various executive departments be paid for
A. ihe same rates as congressional printing sauhozed
And Il farther yssopsd That all law. and part. ofa
Joint resoluson be- and the same are hereby rsoessd
Mr. BORLAND. Mr.. President when he report from
the Committee Printing, which has Just been read
was made. some weeks ago, offered the amendment
was from the Committee Printing For myself indi-
viduay. offered the amendment stated them briefly
the which had governed the committee in report
ing the resolution under consideration by the Senate at
the present time, and also the reasons which had gov
erncd in offering that substitute presume sir Il is
matter Of some interest," and that II was attended 10 nj
the time; that consider il wholly unnecessary to 60
into anything ike detail In repeating the reasons then
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-06-28
PLEASURE EXCURSION AND PIC MIC
AZ "OLD IT," july 4, 1859.

The Champ'ain District Tent, No. %, Iudc-
pendent Order Of Rechahiies, at their last Quar-.
terry Meeting resolved unanimously to celebrate
the next 4h of July by II pleasure excursion
npon Lake Champaign, and a ri: Me, and ap-
propliate addresses in the grove near the Old
Fort at Tconderoga.
The mcnaers ofthc several Tents in the Dis
tict with their ladies'. will be out in full Regs.
liza, and extend a cordial invitation to the mem
hcrs Of the several Divisions of tho Sons Of
Temperance, aud Tents of the & NJ. T. o. r..
in the vicinity Of Lake Champlain, and to al,
persons interested in the promotion OF tiIc cause
OF Temperance.
Large delegations are confidently expected
FAYETTE Tents. Troy, \. Y, also from FoREsT
ana SCHo-NCGHTA DA Tents, Albany, and
CANADA, UNION, PEGsEvER AYcE and BRlTAyYIA
Tents, from Montreal c. T..
The Steamer United States has been specially
chartered for the occasion, and will leave Port
Kent at g. o'clock, A. NJ, and proceed thence,
touching at Burlington, Essex and Westport,
and arrive at Ticonderogt at about o'clock
The Committee have made very favorable
arrangements with the Champlain l'ranspor;a.
ton Company, and the fare has been fixed at
FIFTY CENTs-or OYE DOLLAR PER CoUPLE-
thus placing it within the means of ALL to
visit Fort Tlconderoga An excellent Band OF
Music will be in attendance to enIiven the oc
casion.
Ample provisions will be made by the COM
mittees, OF the several Tents for refreshments
for all who may attend
Addresses will be delivered by the Rev. Co.
NANT SAWYER, Rev. WIN FoRD, ano S. W.
Hewlett; and if time permits, several volun,
teer addresses.
To ALL we cordially extend the invitation to
participate with US in celebrating the comm !
Anniversary the place selected by
the Committee to be peculiarly appropriate, and
to Nermonters HALLowED by The recollection OF
the daring deeds of sold ETHAN !"
Let us have GRAND RALLY.
SAMUEL B, NICHOLS. Com. from
JOHN NASH, Broherly Tent,
HENRY MURRAY, No, 29l,
Burlington, June -, 1870,
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really became a question of life and death.
when the flames reached out towards him. no
saw but one alternative His heart was nerved
in the moment and fear disappeared. The
thought struck him that he must behave a.
when IN the lake bathing, and being a good
swimmer he might save himself lie leaped
down the side boat and had scarcely reached
1.-The water, when one of the fender ropes was
burned off and the fender fell into the lake near
him lie seized hold OF it and found it capable
OF tuoying up more than himself At this mo.
ment his attention was arrested by the wife Of
the head waiter another female, and three chill
dren, who were clingng to the side of the boat
nearly exhausted. lie went TO their assista nee,
took them on the fender, and swan to the wheel.
house, where the six remained cinging to the
paddles or rim Of the wheel until the boat came
and took them on shore.
Mr.. Forsyth, Clerk of the Troy who spent
an hour at the scene Of disaster on the after
noon OF the occurrence, states that there were
80 cabin passengers on board. and $50 Storage
mostly emigrant5, nearly all Of whom were
lost. But few of the bodies found could be re.
cognzed or known by name.
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Whig state Convention.
BURLINGTON, VI

The Wings Of Vermont are requested TO
meet in State Convention Mt MONTPELIER
ON WEDNESDAY TIE 18th OF JULY
next, at 10 o'cloc, 4. W., Cor the purpose Of
nominating n State ticket, and making other
suitable preparations for the coming election.
In view If The importance Of this election,
hcing the first under our new Constitution, a
full representation from every section of the
State. is earnestly invited.
It is hoped that all the members Of the Coun
~ Committees will be present, as it will afford
them an opportunity Of comforting together, to
adopt suitable measures calculated to continue
the harmony and success Of the party.
A. p LYMAN,
JUSTIN ). MORRELL, VIII S,,,o
DANIEL II. ONION,
PORiUS BAXTER, CoW"'"eeS
ORRJN SMITH.
Nav 2lst 1850.
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CONGR ESS.

Both Houses are chiefly engaged, as usual ,
with apparently inerminable discussion of the
Slavery Question the Senate on the Com
promise Bill and the House OH the California
Bill. The speeches are Of every variety strength,
weakness, Indignation, patrotism " wrath and
cabbage" and have a clear tendency to keep the
political pot boiling. When the time Dies come
if it erer comes, for VOTING, then let gentlemen
who indulge in any dismal notions that they
may avoid standing square up to one side or
the other of the rack, without being observed
just look out This Congress has got itself
into position where a pretty emphatic DEcI.
SION has got to be made with dir c. reference
to the extension and fostering of Slavery by
this Government and the PEOPLE mean to know
HOW and WHY it is made.
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Esy Last Nights Taaiss.
W ashingtou, jane 81.

w dNHlI1 GOV, June Ill
House.-A0er the reading of the journal,
Mr.. Kaufman asked the con,ent of the Iou-e
10 introduce a resolution uquiring of the Pre-
~ideut, what authority, if any had been given
to Co. Munroe to convene the paop'e of New
Mex CO., and to prevent disturbance between
themselves aud Texas.
MIR. Carter OBJ Cted.
Mr.. Daniels NOV, d that the House 90 into
committee OF the whole upon the private ca,en-
llr
Mr.. Jones moved thai it be upon the state of
tie Union.
The latter moved prevailed and the Discus
sion of the bounty la ID bill WAS then resumed
and caused 7rotracted scene Of confusion.
Members rose t. several points Of order.
There was also considerable merrim,ut
Mr.. Baker moved that the committee rise
but Withdrew his motion.
O dr. was then restored and members com
menced making five minute speeches.
After most irregular, confused, and dlsord-
crly time, call Of the roll was made, in the
absence OF a quorum, and various amendments
designed mostly to XII the bill were INTRODUCED
bat the committee rose without coming to a
conclusion, and the House adjourned Till NJ ON
day,-TF DeSpaici to Boston D1IJ AIDE.
TIE CONNLCu,Ur LEGISLATURE, after re
peaed attam, Is to elect Ualtcd States ma
tor las voted to defer the election unlil mex
year. The democrats, unit ng with tn third
party in the > ate, have minority in the Legs
lture, but could not work together as to men.
they were wiser than their neighb-rs as t.
measures, and principles; they can still ms
truct Us all how we ought TO act but when i,
became necessary for the combined forces to
select some one man who should have the glory
of representing their combined doctrines in