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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

THos. F. MARSHALL, recently elected q
representative to the Kentucky Legislature
who has been acting for some years pas
with the Democrats, has recently announced
his return to his first love, the Wings, from
whom ha had voluntarily divorced himself
His manner of doing it was characteristic.
At a Democratic meeting
Gle acknowledged that he owed his cleo
ton 10 them, and he set himself down as a
debtor for that. But he had supported Mr.
Polk, and otherwise done the party some
service for that he claimed a credit and cal
led upon the Democrats present to say on
which side the balance stood. Some OIL
them cried out, "Oh, we're indebted to you"
"Well," said Marshall, 81 forgive you the
balance, square the account, close the books,
and from henceforth am a Wing forever
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

New York SUPPLIED WITH P~ENNsyLvANiA
| CoaL.-All southern and western New York
will be supplied with Pennsylvania coal by
the Leggei's Gap Railroad. The railroad
takes it from the coal beds TO Great Bend,
fourteen miles southeast of Bingham:on, the
terminus of the Cheuango canal, whence
the interior counties will be supplied. The
Gap road will connect with the Erie, upon
which the coal will be taken both to Bing-
hamton and Owego. The Cayuga and Sus-
quehanna. road will take coal TO Ithica.
whence it will be carried 10 all the western
paris of the State. A canal will be con-
structed so that boats may be loaded direct
ly from the cars at Ithica and the transhlp-
ment at that point will be greatly facilitated.
The Leggett's Gap road will be completed,
it is said, in September, and opened for
business.
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Railroad to the Lakes.

A large meeting was held at Erie last
week 10 favor The construction of a railroad
from Philadelphia TO Lake Erie. We feel
an assurance that If this connection is once
decided on the Ca ttawissa ard WiIliamsport
route will be adopted. AT this Erie meeting
MIR. Miller, President of the Sunbury and
Erie railroad, Mr.. Biddle of Philadelphia,
Col. Jos. Paxton of Cattawissa, ]. N. Hutch.
inson of Philadelphia, Mr.. Ely, President o.!
the State Line Railroad, Hon. Jno. Ii. Walk.
er, Senator of the Erie district, Gen. C. M.
Reed, Morrow B. Lowry and Hon. Jno. Gal.
braith OF Erie T.ade speeches TO encourage
the proposed railroad. In abiding to the
n%eighboring gentleman who represented this
region, the Erie Chronicle says
"Col. Paxton, of Cattawissa, next spoke
He said he could not when he came up, buI
observe our beautiful harbor-a harbol
wherein the whole navy of England nigh
ride with ease and safety. He had observed
the harbors of Buffalo, Dunkirk and Cleve'
land, and they were, as every body knew
not for a moment to be compared with tina
of Erie. Col. P. spoke at length upon the
probable cost of the construction Of the
road and its importance not only 10 Phila'
delphia and Erie, and 10 the counties through
which the route was, but to the whole State
Col. P. manifested considerable enthusiasm
and showed himself well versed in foat
statistics, as also in the rcsourc1 TIT
State"
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wCoL. B,cLER's progress under his ap.

wrCoL. BlGLER's progress under his ap-
pointmenlS has been gratifying in the high
est ;a!sgree. We have seen accounts of the
mee,;nos "a addressed in Chester, Perry,
Upi,n. and Nor.bum,n., rladd, Unusual null
tiludes were present at all OF ,uSc.m an'"
ted by a common spirit of enthusiasm and
confidence. His progress seems like a tri-
umphal march; and if ever the signs of the
times ioreshadowed coming events, 1t will
close with an overwhelming majority. such
as has not been given in Pennsylvania since
Con. Jackson was before the people.-Key-
stone.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

By the following ACT of the last Legislature
will be seen that there viii be no November
term Of our courts, but that the next court will
be held in the first Monday Of December
next.
SECTION 6. That the quarterly terms Of
.ihe several Courts Of Columbia County chall
be hereafter held on the first Mondays o.
February, May, September and December
OF each year; prouided that This arrangement
OF the terms oil said Courts shall commence
with the December Term next; and the said
December term shall be in lieu of the No.
vember term next, under the arrangement
heretofore existing.' APPROVED 18th April,
1851,
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Democratic County Convention.

The Democratic electors Of Columbia
County are requested 20 meet at the places
of holding the general elections for their res
pec,ive 10 xnships, on Saturday the s0ih day
of August next, between the hours OF 2 and
8 O'Clock P. M. TO elect two persons in each
township as Delegates 10 represent them in
a Democratic county convention TO be held
in the Court House in Bloomsburg on The
following Monday, the Is, day OF September,
10 nominate candidates for the several offices
of this county, and this representative and
Judicial District.
HIRAM R. KLINE,
CHARLES KAHI.ER,
ISAAC YETTER,
John II. QUICK,
JOHN KELLER,
ISAAC S. MONROE,
FRANKLIN M'BRtDE,
Standing Committee.
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GEORGE PHARoAH.-This unfor.una ale man,
condemned for the murder of Miss SHARP
LESS, at West Chester, is 10 be executed on
The oslh inst. The T9ags Record says he
..,,;,s ~. ,rrivss!l of the time with apparent
tranquility. His religioS-- c -
the only visitors who are admitted 'oh'@
cell. Whether his heart and mind are pre-
pa.ed for the great change which awaits
him, no human penetration can discover.
His intercourse with his religious friends is
marked by few of the usual evidences OF
conlrition and spiritual Improvement.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

CHEAP TRAvELLINc.-The Pottstown Led.
ger states that passengers are now conveyed
from Boyerstown, Berks county, to Philadel-
phia, by stage and railroad, for rs cents
This reduction of fare is owing TO the com.
petition between Hartianft & Co.'s stages
and the Norristown railroad, and the new
stage line recently started by Guildin & Bus
kirk, between Shultzville and Pottstown, pas
sing through Boyerstown and connecting
with the Reading misunderstanding Ga
Seffe.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

PENNSYLVANIA PoLiTics.-The separating
lines between Colonel Bigler, tho Democrat
ic candidate for Governor Of Pennsylvania,
and Governor Johnston, who was lately re-
nominated al Lancaster as the Wing candi-
date, are pretty distinctly drawn. Col. Fig
Ter has openly and unequivocally declared
himself in favor OF the compromise measures
Just as they are, without any further linkering
by such hands as Seward, Greedy, Garrison,
Fred. Douglass g. Co. He thinks these
measures. for the sake of peace, and lar,
honest dealing with the South, had better
stand Just as they are; and just so thinks
every true common sense friend OF the
Union. Gov. Johnston, on the other hand
declares his unqualified opposition 10 these
measures, and advocates their repeal Oh
modification and herein stands upon the
same ground with the agitators and n%ullifiers
of the North. 1t rests with Pennsylvania
therefore, in The contest now pending to de-
eide between maintaining good faith to The
Uuion and their Constitution, and a renewal
of the wal upon the South. The present as
pect of things in Pennsylvania is decidedly
favorable 10 the success of Bigler and the
maintenance of the Democratic policy on
this question, SO far as that State is concern
ed. The result of this contest may therefore
be regarded as of the highest Importance &c
the future peace and stability of the whole
Un~ion.-Dayton Empire.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

The P~otatne. Rot saams to bS vary e~ten-
sive in New York State. Potatoes, which
looked fine only a week ago, are found
blighted. Many have commenced digging
them earlier than usual, with a view to sa-
wing them if possible but it seems 10 make
but little if any difference. In a few hours,
from fine, healthy bulbs, they waste away
with disease in a most unaccountale manner
Many of the potatoes Which are sold in the
Philadelphia markets are seriously affected
with this same disease. We do not know
in what particular quarter they have been
raised, but we noticed the fact and infer that
the injury has been quite extensive.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

The NEXT CoNcREss.-The tu enty-second
Congress will be largely Democratic. OF
the 60 members Of the Senate, SO have been
elected, and of these ihirty-ive are Demo-
Gratis, and twenty-four Wings. Two of the
Democrats and three of the Wings are what
are called Free Soil. There are three va
c%ancies, viz '-one in Connecticut, one in
Tennessee, and one in California. The
Legislature of Tennessee just elected is SAID
to he Wing in both branches, which of
course secures the election of Wing Senator.
The California Senator will probably be
Democratic. Connecticut doubtful. OF the
233 members of the House, 1911 have been
elected, of which ITO are Democrats and 81
Wings, a Democratic gain of 81. Eight
States have yet to elect their representatives,
and taking the last Congress as a test of
their political character, the return will be 10
Wings and 80 Democrats, making the total
strength of the two parties in the House
stand as follows: Wings 81, Democrats l42.
If by any chance the election of President
should devolve upon the House, the Demo-
cratic candidate will of course be elected.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21
I~nGanficide.

A male infant Of full size was found in the
weeds, secreted In a fallen log, near Scran-
ton, last week, apparently not having been
there longer than twenty-four hours. The
appurtenauces of birth were attached, and
the navel end drawn tightly round the neck,
causing strangulation, beyond doubt. I'm.
doubleday the cbiid was born living, ana
was stranslod. A Jury of inquest was called
AMI brought in q verdict of "Strangulaiior
by some person or persons unknown"
fLuzerne Democrat.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21
ELEPHANT SroR,Es!-We published, yes

ELEPHANT STORIES I'VE published, yes
terday, an account of a recent dental opera
ton on a crazy elephant in Paris. 1t is quite
interesting, but nothing to the wholesale
tootn.drawing by the Yankees in India Inc
story is told by Tom Corwin, OF ohio' now
Hon. Secretary of the Treasury. Slumpins
i, through Connecticut in the canvass OF '44'
MIR. Corwin was invited TO look at comb
factory-horn, bone and ivory-by way OF
rubbing up his tariff figures. After passing
through the lower story, and viewing the
machinery,s engines, coal-furnace, &C. he
assembled the upper floors, when looking OUT
he spied in the yard what he mistook tor I'm
mense stacks of fre-wood. "Why SO much
wood 2" he inquired of the proprietor sup.
posing he used anthracite. "Wooa, Sill
wood! !" he replied, "COrds Of elephant teeth,
sir p 1--WE have agents all through India TO
collect them, and no elephant is deemed
worthy of Christian burial in that country
until the Yankee takes his teethw We do
not vouch for the truth of the story. Out
West Mr.. Corwin is considered something OF
a wsg,-Publc Ledger.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21
Let Fair Dealing Prevail.

The time when The Democratic county
convention meets is drawing near and a
number of candidates for the various offices
have been named. We may be allowed 10
say a word in the way OF caution, and TO
calf a~ttertion 10 this subject.
1t Is highly important that fair dealing
should prevail in The convention, and that all
parts of the county should be treated with
impartiality in the distribution of officers.
Let the Convention deal justly with all men,
bu, first let it deal Justly with the Democrat
ic party. Lei il take warning from the I'M
fortunate ami dividing spirit of faction and
disorgamza:ion which arises from the nomi-
nation of men who have felt free to vote
against regular nominations whenever these
did not suit their passions ard preJudices.
Let il be remembered that the attempt 10 re-
ward men for having voted against fair and
regular nominations must always sooner or
later recoil upon the party and be attended
with disaster and defeat. 1t Is giving a pre-
MUM 10 disorganizalion, and is a license to
each member of the party 10 vote against
the regular nomination Whenever he chooses
to do SO. Nay, it is going further, and say
ing that such q course is commendable.
The nomination Of such men must engen.
der ~faciious strife and petty contests in the
Democratic party, which cannot fail 10 in
iure its character and impede its success. In
fact, the nomination oil men who vote against
the Democratic ticket just when they please,
is not q Democratic nomination, and every
member of the party will feel himself bound
by no stronger rule Than that which held the
xxvuxuuz
Let The convention then act t~houghtfully
in making the nominations. Let it make
Democratic nominations for the whole party
and not for a faction. Let it form such a
ticket as will receive the harmonious and
united support of every Democrat, choosing
men whose private and political conduct
heretofore is above suspicion and reproach.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21
Machine Poetry.

Our devil has creased up his poetical ma
chine, and after feeding it with a column o
two of the cards of candidates for Count,
offices, it produced the following:
"There's a good time a comm, boys,
A good time COMM"
Lection day is drawing near,
Lots of chaps runniR'.
Briskly move the candidates,
Growing mighty clever,
Saying nif you voto for mo,
Pm your friend forever"
If you meet with n Of them,
Before you've time TO think,
Ten 10 one, il you've a vote,
He'll ask you Cup TO drink"
We people are 'the so%vereigns,"
The candidates must please,
And when they don't just treat MS right,
Wen "fax 'em out" with ease.
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b. p. FRICK.
Foreman,


In the pauper case between Bloom and
Greenwood townships, the court decided
that John vansicle, the subject of the order
10 emove had a legal residence in Orange
township, subsequent TO his residence in
Greenwood, and that hence the present order
10 remove be quashed. If he has no resi-.
dence in Bloom township he must be kept
by Orange.
In the Indictment against Isaiah Brink for
altering county orders, the recognisances Of
the defendant and his bail were forfeited for
no, appearing 10 answer.
The suits Columbia County Us. Montour
county, and Columbia county against Aman-
dus Levers have been referred TO Judge Pol.
lock for his decision upon cases stated.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21
Sad Accident,

A fall of slate occurred in the mines Of
the Pennsylvania Coal Company at Dun
more, eau sing the death of Alfred Wood, a
German by birth, in a few hours. His inIu-
ries were extensive externally-but those
internal were the cause Of his death. lie
was a young man of twenty-five or therea.
bouts, and his'general good character and
proper department renders his death much
TO be regretted. He was a member Of the
Odd Fellows Lodge, and was inferred will
the usual ceremonies OF the order.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21
The Cuban Affair.

The Steamer Georgia is reported TO have
brought news of the suppression of the in
surrection, and that most of the battles and
victories were fought out only in the New
York and New Orlaans papers for The bene-
ft of Liberty throughout the world, general
ly, and Cuba in particular. This again is
contradicted and the N. Y. Sun makes q
o-ea; parade oil battles fought and victories
won. Whas .next!
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

OCEAN STEAMSHIPS ON THE PAclFIc.-There
are twenty-nine ocean steamships now run
nirg between San Fraacisco and the vari-
Gus ports on the Pacific. There are others
which will soon be added to the list, so Thai
the number will soon be sufficient 10 allow
the departure of a different steamer every
day in the month. All this steam IN has
sprung up in the last W and a half years
and the San Francisco Herald predicts thai
before the next five years expire, steam
communication will undoubtedly be opened
with the Sandwich Islands, and the other I'M
por,au, groups of the Pacific, Japan and Chi
ma, Australia and the adjoining British Col
onies, and probably with the rich Islands o
the Indian Ocean. The probability is, tina
by the end of that time there will be a grea'
ter number Of steamers sailing out OF Sar
Francisco than any other city in the world
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

Shadraeh. the Fugitive Slaus-A Montreal
correspondent of The Cleveland True Demo-
crat says
Did you ever hear of one shadrach Mink
ms the one that ran away from Boston the
very same. Yes, here he is, 1924 North
Dame st. l went with Mr.. r. Maxcey, a
gentleman from Mississippi, 10 see Shadrach'
at MIR. M request.
Shadrach is keeping a saloon and doing
well, but says he had rather live in Boston,
all other things being equal.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21
m The eiizeus of Reading talk of esta'

n The citizens of Reading talk of estab-
fishing in that place a first-class steam forge,
for the manufacture of heavy wrought iron
work Of every description, such as steam
boat shafting, locomotive and other engine
work, axles, mill gearing, &C., if successful
in obtaining the requisite amount of funds
for the purpose. A capital of $4,000 it is
supposed will be sufficient, of which $685.
900 have been obtained.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

II The San Francisco correspondent Of
the Journal Of Commerce, under date of Ju-
ly list, says that a cargo of ice had arrived
there, and slowed in il were $50 barrels Of
Baldwin apples, nicely packed, and each
apple carefully enveloped in paper. Not
withs,anting their perishing condition, flavor
gone, and many of them decayed, and none
that would keep sound a fortnight, they rea-
Oily found purchasers at $50 per barrel in
parcels of ton, OF $50 per single barrel. They
are rstailed about our streets at rs cents
each for those that are sound the others,
three for a quarter, according to the number
OF "specs,"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

.UThe Wings of Union county lately
formed their county ticket, and finding
among themselves so many hungry patriots
passed a resolution in favor of the ONE TERN
principle. Whether they adjourned then
with three cheers for The re election of Gov
Johnston deponent .sayelt. not.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

EYThe business on the Telegraph seems
to be steadily increasing. On Saturday last
the largest number of messages were sent
from the Muncy office, that have been des-
patched in any one day since the opening of
the Office. There is no doubt but that the
line will pay a handsome per cen,age.
lMuney Luminary.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

~ correspondent of the Danpiis Dem
-ocraf urges that the Railroad when compile
ted 10 Catiawissa should be extended on the
South side of the Susquehanna to a point
opposite DanvilIe and there cross the river
on the route TO Milton.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

II The Harrisburg estate Journal" one
of the leading wing papers in the State, has
raised the name of Willard Fillmore 10 is
mast head as its choice for the next Prest.
dency. The Hanover Spectator" a nation
al whig paper published in York county, has
hoisted the name of Daniel Webster for the
Presidency. What will the Scott men say tc
this.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

E8- The wings do not relish the fact that
Henry Clay's old district should have return
ed a democrat to congress. The people have
but returned to their first love, and the great
orator himself, for the last few years, has
quite as much confidence IN a national dem.
ocrat, as he has in a Seward wing.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

BLoomER BALL.-At Monterey Springs
one evening last week, says the Haserstown
News, some half dozen ladies rusticating at
that delightful watering place. appeared in
the ball room arayed in the neat and COM
Bloomer attire-short skirts and
pants. Thus arrayed they all joined in the
dance, much TO the qualification and amuse-
ment of all present.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

To BE MARRIED AGAIN.-A letter from
Kentucky, says that Sallie Ward, the queen
Of western beauty, who was once Mrs. Law
renee, is soon again to be led to the altar.
The happy " individual who is about 10
take sweet Sallie by the hand is DR.. Hunt, a
near relative of Henry Clay.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

grThere is some talk of starting a DEM
ocratic newspaper at Danville. II is said
Best is a little frightened by the proposal,
hut a Democratic soil must be found before
the good seed can grow prosperously.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

wThe Democratic Wings and Wing
Democrats of Montour have given notice
that they mean 10 hold a couple of conven-
tons at Danville on the 1st of September,
delegates 10 be elected on the preceding
Saturday. The Democratic Wings are 10
pick what officers they fancy, and then the
Wing Democrats are 10 have the balance.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

Ms. WEBSTER, the New York Herald says
in one of its Washington Dispatches. will
not return to Washington as Secretary OF
State. When Congress meets he will ten
der his resignation.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

~ The greatest lump of pure gold ever
found in California, was, according 10 The
California papers, taken out by Messrs.
Brown, Beach and Forests, on Scotps Bar,
Scott's River, IN June last. Its value is s3i-
so, and il is said that there is not q particle
of quartz mixed with the gold, and the en-.
lire lump is free from spot or blemisb..
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n A Land of Liberty is a land of news
papers. had rather have newspapers with
out a Government, said Jefferson, than q
Government without newspapers.
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ARMED PoLrcE.-The citizens OF New
York are discussing the propriety Of arming
the night police with swords. The recent
murder of Two of the night patrol is The i'm
mediate cause of the discussion.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

"BLooMERs IN EseTAsD."-Several ladies'
at Harrosa,e, England, have adopted the
Bloomer costume, and Il is said to have
made lis appearance in other places.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

Mas. AMELIA BLooaER publishes a card
in one OF The Boston papers. denying that
she has returned 10 "lons skirts"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-08-21

Ex-Governor Johnston is stumping il in
she Western part Of this State.