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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-12-18
Correspondence Of The Star.
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10Th 1851.
YESTERDAY we had good time in the
Senate. Commodore Stockton presented a
resolution calling upon the President for all
information he may have in relation to the
imprisonment of John s. Thrasher in the
dungeon Of the Castle of Havanna, by the
Cuban suthori,ies. This movement may
prove pregnant Of great consequences, fot
Cuba is bopad to come into the Union in
some way. England seized upon the Mos
quito Kingdom without half the pretext We
now have to swallow Cuba. Ia this thing
then there may be work for Com. Stockton in
more than one way and the country may
rest assured ,ha. he is equal TO any emer.
gency. He will make an active and uselal
Senator, and leave his mark upon the ac-
lion of hat body. When Foo.e leaves,
Stockton will be lhe leading man Of work
here on the Democratic side. And if Spain
should get crazy aad kic up some fub iubs
about Cuba when our government demands
apologies &C., why Stockton would he just
gain before that happens.
Gen. Cass has introduced resolution cal
ling upon the President for information rela-
tive to The American steamer fromctheus
being fired iulo by British vessel. This
movement has fallen into the right hands
and here cannot help regreuing that we
have not al some court in Europe minister
of the metal Of Cass or Douglass. One such
American minister in Europe two years ago
would have saved Hungary, and the French
nation. When Gen. Cass was in Paris, he
checked The alliance Of England, Prussia
and Austria, and heard statesman of the
biggest kind of head remark few evenings
ago that if Gen. Cass had been in England
two years ago, Russia would never have in
terfered between Austria and Hungary.
1t is pitia5ie sight to see the foreign rep
iesentatives of our republic playing ,oady-
ism TO the puppets and mislresses of royalty,
and relying upon his 'good looks and fine
clothes" rather than upon his brains.
In the afternoon the performance closed
in the Senate by Foo,e and Hale making ia
ces. and poking fun at each o:her-admis
sion ss day. MIR. Summer of Massachu-
sets has The floor for this morning, and will
no doubt get of the most finished and mosI
classical speech Of the season. He can be
the best scholar in this NOISY school, if he
tries and don't get stubborn. l expect to
see him go up head to-day.
In the House Speaker Boyd has appointed
the Committees Mr. Houston is Chairman
on that of Ways and Means. He is not q
great man, but an honest and hard-working
member and that will cover up multi.
tude of fsiings. Mr.. M'Lanahan Of Pa, i:
Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, and
is in every way the biggest Pennsylvania
here, Tom Ross of Bucks Comes next in
order, WIZ for a man Of his small statute
! has wonderful tall soul
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II Charles H. Hess Esq, of MifIlin tsp.
has been appointed by the county Commits.
sioners TO be Mercantile appraiser for the
wear 1852.
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[Correspondcnee Of the Public LEDGER ]
LETTER FROM HARRISBURG.

HARRIsBuRG, Dec. 6, is5l.--A person ar
swering 10 the name of John Patterson, was
caught in the act Of stealing furkies on the
premises of Mr. j. ]. Milliken, rear this
place, early one morning this week. Mr.. M.
ordered him 10 come off the tree he had
climbed after a second "gobbler," but the
culprit shet in the direction Of the ''man a.
mons the iurkies, (which the naughty chap
received in his leg and thigh. He Is not se-
rons!y, though rather intentionally woun-
dcd-thireen or fourteen shot entered his
thigh, am told, and several passed through
the boot into his leg. He was lodged in the
Dauphim County Prison to answer for larce.
ny.
In looking over the MSS. of the "Coloni.
al Records" the 7lh vol. of which has just
been completed found the following item 4:
"Number of Roman Catholics IN Pennsyl-
vania, March 81, 1851
"English & Irish in Phlada., Males, II
I" Females, GO
1879
In Chester county, Males, 25
" g Females, Is
20
AT stated meeting of the Harrisburg Ty-
biographical Association, some time since,
Col. Bigler was elected an honorary member
and the Secretary ordered TO notify the hon
orable gentlemen of the fact. AT recent
meeting, reply from the Governor elect
was announced by The Secretary, stating
that alter locating himself al the Capitol, he
would be pleased 10 attend the meetings OF
said Society. The members of this Society
are talking about the proprie:y of celebra-
ting the Anniversary of Franklin's Birth. Day
and most likely will get up jollifcation Of
the right SORT.
Boats are still plying east and west, from
this place, well freighted with coal, produce,
&C., but navigation must speedily close, il
The weather continues as al present.
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CoMMESDABLE ENTERPRIzE.-The Phila-
delphia Pcansylcanian is beginning to report
city affairs more full and more accurate than
the Ledger. ,9
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70" Jenny Lind gives her farewell con-
cert in Philadelphia neYi Monday evening.
Tickets SO to So.
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DON'T FREEZE THERE, BUT
w I&StaSES
RIGHT I'm =!

a ND examine my stock of well-made
"A clothing, which warrant 10 be made
in good workmanke style. Ii is no. city
slop work, but male up in his place by
home industry, and in such way as 10 wear
and afford full satisfaction.
Among my full assortment you will find
0vmL290 AEH&s
From SO 10 SIS. Dress coats, plain sacks,
monkey coats, and knit womases, at the
lowest prices ever sold before in this place.
Also large assortment of ready. made
pants, vests, skirts, and sland-up. ior those
people who have their ears insured. A va
rely of hosiery and gloves, and among
these good homemade sock is also offer
ed. A loi of
Cloth, CassisMcrcs,
Satlineis and vesiings is also kept OH hand
TO fulfil orders.
Kossuth, Jenny Lind and Bloomer Gaps,
and fine Hats, also for sale.
Call aud examine for yourself at the Ex.
change Building, and no extra charges.
AARON KLEIN.
B!oomsburg, Dec. 16, 1861. y.r
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E3- The number Of common schools in
Pennsylvania has increased from 76s TO o.
200, and the teachers from sos to II, 500.
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tT Oui thanks are due 10 Hon. Henry
NJ. Fuller for document.
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WEDN EsDAY AFTERNOON.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
Well Summers not head after all-but
Stockion's all head There's just about as
much difference between the two men as
between gildsd carriage and seventy four
steamsLip-both "well enough in their
sphere" but the former by no means a
thing 10 astonish folks-unless by nicity.
Summers speech was all words-Slockton's
all thoughts the one all manner, the olher
all matter The FIRST all smiles and sunshine
the second all magnificent storm. have
heard of people falling asleep over the
sounds of sweet music, continued I'LL they
became monotonously tiresome, and so one
might a, hearing Summer, but no man ever
fell asleep when Stockton spoke within h is
hearing
The Kossulh business has been run into
TIE gtound here, and the resolutions have
got stuck fast 1t is a pitiablc sight 10 have
a grave and reverend Senators go through
such child's play as we have here prim-
tive debating club in the back woods would
have managed the Kossu,h business much
better. They would have consulted togeth-
er and manufactured a simple resolution of
welcome, in some anobjectionable form !;
the Oldest member of the body would have
offered it, and the hing would have passed
unanimously in two minutes after il was
read. That's the way too that Congress used
to manage these matters in our primitive
days, and am quite sure that, if, in the
time of our national revolution, when the
very biggest kind, of questions came up,
Congress had not acted instead of talking,
there would be no United States in these
days TO be talked about.
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FA r Nj + RS TTENTI 0N!!
-LooK AT TiIIsv-- j..
DRY GOODS
AT CO OST!!!

A ARON KLEIN announces 10 all good
IA citizens and The rest of mankind Che
ladies' not excepled) that he is anxious to
sell OF his assortment of Dry Goods, and
Offers them 10 purchasers
AN Ca1o&yRe "@
Ills stock consists OF an assortment Of tie
latest styles of dress goods, lately selected
and received from the Eastern gcilies A.
and deane shawls black and changeable
silks, FIR, nch merinoes, mohair and change.
able s 0sih
A Ia p A % a So g..
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CHOICE CALIC0Es,

And full variety of other goods too numer.
ons 10 neLlion, and SO cheap that no ono
who examines them can hesitate 10 pur-
chase. tA $50 '-F4rs
Store in the Exchange Building opposite
the Court House.
Bloomsbury, Dec. 16, 1851.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30

How WE Pay FOR TEA.-The imports into the
United States from China, in lo44, amounted TO
S6,GS6,l1l, while our exports to that country
were only S. 1920, l7tl-balance against us 80,
COL. In lS49 our imports were ) l,904.'o4,
exports 81 AGO ,945-baance against us > Sio,443,-
Sll. In five years our imports increased fully
sixty per cent, and our exports did not increase
over twelve per cent. 1t appears that during the
same period, that is, in lo44, the exports IRON
Great Britain TO China amounted to so3o,929,i32,
while her imports were only $l7,925, ,3oo-leav-
ing balance of trade against China oil ) ,Oo3''
772 The principal articles OF export from Grra'
Britain to crea,e this large bal ance against China
consisted of raw cotton and cotton iaorics; the
raw cotton from British India, and the cotton
fbr;cs from her home factories, both OF which
aud of better quality, can be more cheapiy sup
plied from this country.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30

In thirty -four years the entire expenditure OF
the African Colonization Society has been ST.
25O.OOO. With this small amount SIX hundred
miles of sea coast have been redeemed from the
slave trade, and hourishng Christian State
founded on the African coast, with d population
of about $50, 600, chiefly native. The number OF
emigrants sent out by the Colonization Society
and its auxiIaries, in the expeditions from lS2o 10
1851. inclusive, is GIG. not including about ooo
sent out by the Maryland Colonization Society,
10 the COLONY Of '.Maryand in LIBERIA" OF the
whole number sent by the American Society,
23l5 were born free, l65 purchased their freedom,
and 1886 were emarcipa,ed with view to going
to Liberia. Virginia has sent larger number
than any other State, viz: 1858. From New
York lO7 have gone The number Of liberated
AFRICANS sent by the U. S. Government, including
the captives Of the "Pons," (756 in number) is
lU44.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30

BRIBERY IN THE New YoRK LEGIsLATURE.-
Considerable excitement has been created in New
York by the discovery of some apparently sue
cessiul attempts to corrupt the membeis of the
State Senale 1t seems that stringent bull for
the suppression of gambling was before the Senate,
and in the hands of the Committee. Mr.. q. w.
Bull Sergea at arms of the Senate, undertook,
according 10 certain docume nts made public by
Mike Walsh tn have this bill defeated, expecting
to be well paid for his trouble by the proprietors
Of certain gambling houses in New York, where
the business would be i.iJured by the new law.
lie is said TO have re ;eved several large
from various members of gambling professions, but
one person oil whom he depended for aid, MIR. ). A.
Suydam, refused to go into the business, and d.
vuged the whole matter. From letters published
Mr. Bull appears TO have operated with some sue
cess on some members OF the Senate committee
their names are C. ID Robinson, 5. Ii Johnson
and A &. Sloue. The matter was brought be-
fore the Governor and Senate, and was talked
over by the latter body yesterday with closed
DOORS The members of the Committee are saIi
to have each made explanations, but the iact has
not transpired. Finally Select Committee was
appointed with power to send for pFr'ons and
papers. Mr.. Bull the Sergeant alarms, got wind
Of the affair and disappeared suddenly before he
could be taken. L. is supposed that he escaped 10
New York city.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30

To SLEEP TO DIE-Never was there a
more practical and terrible application Of
Hamlet's memorable doubling, question
ing, life-or-death soliloquy. than in the
case of the three negroes in Texas, two
of whom-a man and his Wlte-were
lately found by return party OF the Mex
icap Boundary Commission in a state of
starvation, having killed and nearly de-
voured their comrade. The Lavaca pa
per says they had lived for many weeks
on roots and such things as they could
pick up, but, finally becoming so nearly
famished with hunger that one OF the
men proposed thas they should cast lots
10 see which of the three should be kill
ed and eaten by the others; but Henry
would not agree that his wife should cast
lots, for if it should fall upon her to be
killed he could not eat a mouthtul OF her.
SO the two men agreed chat the first one
got to sleep Should be killed by tile other.
Henry, who had his wife to help him,
proved to be the most waketnl, and the
other fell victim to the demands Of
hunger.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30

SrEADiNEss OF PURPosE In whatever
YOU engage, pursue it with steadlness OF
purpose as though yon were determined
10 succeed. A vacillating mind never
accomplished anything worth naming
There is nothing like fixed. steady aim.
1t digaifes our nature, and insures our
success. Who have done the most tor
mankind? Who have secured the rarest
hocors? Who have raised themselve S
from poverty to riches? Those who were
steady to their purpose. The man who
is one thing to-day, and another to-mor-
row-who drives an idea pel.-mell TINS
week, while it drives him the next-ls
always in trouble, and does nothing from
one years end to the other. LOOK anc
admire the man of steady purpose. lie
moves noiselessly along, and yet. wha'
wonders he accomplishes! lie RISES
gradually we grant, but surely. Inc
heavens are not TOO high for him, nel1her
are the stars beyond his reach: how
worthy of mutation.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30
New orleans Cotton Market.
Crescent OFFICE,
ADril 10. lS5l,

The favorable news brought by the Liverpool
steamer Africa, had, the date of our last weekly
review, produced quite an active demand In the
cotton market, and the business of Friday ('he
llth inst) showed an advance of fully of cen"
Imme ediately after, however, owing in some oe-
gree TO unlavorabIe news from New York, the
market rrlapsei into comparative dullness, ana
the sales of The first four days-Saturday, Monday'
Tuesday and Wednesday-were confined 10 some
$500 bales, buyers having constantly the advan
tage, and prices no, only losing the previous ad-
vance, but in many cases yielding 4c more
upon the low and medium qualities. On Thursday
the Americas news being due and anxously ex
pected, the sales were but $500 bales, at easier
rates for purchasers. Yesterday, the Americas S
news of Ai decline being received, the market was
unsettled, and only some 5000 bales were dIsposeo
of, at easier prices: making the total sales OF the
week % 900 bales taken chiefly for England, but
partially for the Continent of Europe and our
Eastern ports. Prices are ia1c lower than II week
ago. when under the excitement of the Africa S
advices, and our quotations are changed accord
ngy.
Inferior. 7as4 Good Middling, loiaiit 7
Ordinary, e3a9a Mddling Fair, ll1ail
Middling, lOal0t Fair, IL al2d
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30
From ST. HELENA AND CAPE OF Coop Hope =

FRoM ST. HELENA AND CAPE OF Coon Hope -
Advces from 81. Helena TO February have been
received. There were then seven slave vessels
in port conde nned, and about $50 slaves on the
island; three more prizes were daily expected.
Later accounts have been received al st. Helena
from the Cape of Good Hope, which represent the
Caffre war as still raging to fearful extent.
The Governor: Sir Henry Smith, is in fort
surrounded by 5000 Caffre warriors, and entirely
cut off from escape: He has with him in the fort
about 500 English soldiers, scantily supplied with
provisions. Unless he is speedily reinforced tie
Governor will fall a victim. 1t was expected that
a regiment at St Helena would be ordered inn
mediately to that point.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30
STIH ON & CO.'S
New York. New Orleans Il Mobile
L. X PR L s s


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Ohio, Illinois, the Western States generally, the
Mississippi and Alabama River towns, and the
prominent places in Georgia and the Carolinas.
Our facilities are SO extensive and perfect, that
we can secure the safe and speedy transportation
Of freight, trunks; packages and uoluable parcels,
from one end of the country to the other, and
bet,oeen the most remote points.
From our many years experience in the Ex-
press business, while connected with Messrs.
Adams Il Co, and numerous advantages in
other respects, mot the least OF which is the
confidence and patronage Of the New York COM
munty,) we feel assured that we shall never cease
give the most entire satisfaction to our friends
the Jewellers, Bankers and Merchants generally.
We beg leave to call attention to our California
Express from New Orleans, and our Express be
tween New Orleans and Mobile.
Offices St. Charles Hotel Building, ~ Orleans
and l9 Wall street, New York. f9:
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30
Notice.

T HEREBY forewarn all persons from trading
/ for three certain promissory notes Of hand
executed by me to George O. Britt for six hundred
dollars each, and dated January llth, 1856
one of then, due January LIST, 1852; one January
LIST, 1858; and January LIST, 1884. AS said
notes were frauduently obtained, and the con-
sdera,on for which they were & wen having
failed, | am determined not to pay any of them
unless compelled by law
JAMES w. PRIM.
April 7, 1851. 1863
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30
lei m Fl M9DM M& NN Qs0
"Portray the Fashions as they pass,

"Portray the Fashions as they pass,
Changing as ia the looking glass"
& s. BOSS informs his friends and the public
~. in general that he carries on the Tailoring
business at the old place, and at the old prices.
He has just received the Paris, New York and
Philadelphia Fashions for the Spring and Summer;
also all assortment Of Spring and Summer Goods,
composed Of Cloths, Cassimeres, Tweeds, French
D'Ete, White, Brown and Striped English Linen
Drilling, Cotton Drilling, Cotonades Satin Vests,
MarseiIles Vests, and Vesting, Cravats, Shirts,
Drawers, Suspenders, Socks, &c, &c, which he
VIII furnish and make up in any style that may
be ordered. Shop door south of Dr. Jetts
Drug Store. Attention paid TO cutting and max
ing Ladies Riding Habits.
Washington, April 80, 1851. l73
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30
WASHINGTON. ARKANSAS.

F1,HE undersigned has commenced the Manu-
4 facture of Furniture, opposite the courthouse.
where he is prepared to furnish. at the shortest
notice, any articles in his line, manufactured Of
the best materials and in substantial and work
manike manner. He will keep general variety
constantly hand TO which he invites the at
tehtion Of purchasers. Having determined TO sell
low, his terms will invariably be cash. Repairing
done with neatness and despatch. Orders for
Furniture will meet with prompt attention.
JOSIAH T. COLLINS.
Washington, April 80, 1851. ,7tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30
Notice.

4 LII persons indebted to the estate Of w.
II Fleming, dec, requested 10 make i'm
mediate payment to the undersigned, executor Of
the last will and testament of said deceased, and
all persons having claims against said estate are
hereby notified to present them properly authen-
ticated within the time required by law, or they
will be forever barred.
+. VI. FLEMING, Ee'r.
April %, 1851. l7:3
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30
New Goods.
Great Bargains for Cash.

Great BargaInS fOr CASH.
TN addition to our present stock, we are >>-N
L receiving a general assortment OF new .SSrx.
and seasonabe Goods. Our stock consists -
of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods. Hats, Caps,
Bonne,s Boots and Shoes, Clothing, Hardware,
Cutlery. .Crockeryware, Tinware, Saddles, Brides,
Woodware, Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Molasses,
Liquors, Soap, Candies, Starch, Spices, Preserved
Fruits, Fish, Cheese, aud many other articles.
We will make it the interest of purchasers TO give
us their custom, who wish to buy cheap for cash.
Gail and try
D'ARMOND & SILLIMAN,
West Of the Hotels.
Washington, April 9, 1851. l4af
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30
a administrators Sale.

DY an order the Honorable Probate Court of
ID Hampstead county l will sell, on Tuesday
the 18Th day of May next, in the town of Wash
inglon, the personal property Of the late Samuel
Moore, dec, consisting in part of library of well
selected law books. Attorneys would DO well 10
attend should they wish to purchase.
A. b. WILLIAMS, Admr.
1870
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30

PosToFFICE RoBBERY.-At Nashville
Aubry Wilson has been arrested for hav-
ing been concerned in the robbery OF the
Pos, office al that place, OF s2o09 and
| several checks.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30

A magnificent cave has been discover
ed on the southern extremity of Equinox
mountain in Manchester. VT. 1t has
nine apartments. and terminates III an
abyss, at the bottom of which there ap-
pears 10 be pond.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30
For Sale.

A No l six mule WAGON, with double cove
II and Harness all complete, for sale low.
Apply to B. +. HEMPSTEAD.
April l6, 1851. is
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30
Military Land warrants.

CLVERAL Military Land Warrants for l6C
- acres each and Choctaw Certificate fol
800 acres, for sale by
TRIMBLE g. JOHNSON.
April %, 1851. [l6:
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30
e. "A. M q IL Il l. l..
LSTERER,

WILL attend to any business in his line
w Mattresses made to order, and Paper Hang.
ing executed with neatness and despatch. He
may be found at Highs Hotel, Washington. Ark.
March 10, 1851 IIl:3m
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30


THE WoRLD's FAIR IN THE UNITED
STArEs.--ft having been resolved that the
Worlds exhibition liz 1852 shall be held
in the United States, at New York, some
of the persons interested are already NOV
ing in the matter. A meeting of the
delegates of the various railroad ard
steamboat companies was held at the
Astor House, New York, few days since
with reference to the increased facilities
that will be required by the public on
the occasion of the proposed Fair Res
olutions were adopted to hold an adjourn
ed meeting at the Astor House, at II
o'clock, Oh the 30.h April. to consider
the means Of accommodating the IN
creased amount of travel which may be
expected, aud earnestly requesting the
attendance of the directors of all The
railroads and steamboat routes, and the
proprietors of steamboats, and stages
at such meeting Our countrymen must
be up aud stirring. for the French are
talking ofhavinga Worlds Fair next year.
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30
PAIN TIN G,

INHE subscriber takes this opportunity Of
l. making known to the citizens Of WASH
ington and vicinity. that he is pow well prepared
to co House and Ornamental Painting in a neat
and fashionable style. All work warranted.
WN. r. CROXTON.
Washington, March S, 1851. f9:
Washington telegraph., 1851-04-30
MARRIED.

Tn Columbus on Sunday evening the 9th inst.
by Rev. ]. J. Roberts, MIR. RoDERT o. STUART t.
Miss SARLH WIER.