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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06
A New State,

Some of the New York editors are talking
about erecting a new State out of Manhattan
Island, (the city, Long Island, and Staten
Island, to be called. legally, the State OF
Manhsttsn, and popularity, the State Of the
Three Islands. It would contain at this time
nearly one million of inhabitants. It is a
very pretty idea, but they will not get il ac-
complished. 1t would require the consent
of the State Of New York, which is not
likely to be obtained easily, and then it
would require the consent of Congress, as
little likely 10 be given as the other. We
think there is no probability that it will ever
be seriously attempted.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

A DUrL.-Mr. Stanley of North Carolina,
and Mr.. lnse of Alabama, quietly absented
themselves from Washington City on the
oath inst, and fought q duel. The difficulty
grew ont of language used some days since
by Mr.. Inge in debate, at which Mr.. Stan.
ley took offence. Mr.. Stanley, it lie said,
challenged MIR. lnge, which the latter accep-
ted. They fought with pistols. After ex.
chan ging shots, neither party being woun,
dol, tho affair was omirabiy adjusted by
he friends of the parties, and they returned
quietly to Washington in the evening. MI.
Stanley was accompanied by Mr.. Ashe, of
North Carolina, and Mr.. lnge BY Gov. Brown
of Mississippi.
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versal bankruptcy" With these burning
words of truth and patriotism, for up to this
time Mr.. Clay had not battered away these
two estimable qualities, for money or the
smiles of the rich, did he resist the rechar-
ter of the U. 8. Bank and with a prophets
tongue foretell what would happen if this
Bank should be rechartered. And how true
to the picture above portrayed did events in
1884 verify his anticipation? Did not the
U. S. Bank in that e~ventful period carry on
a frightful war with the Government of our
Country for supremacy and threaten the 20.
tai subvesion of constitutions al liberty In this
country? Again, did not this same Mr..
Henry Clay on the same occasion declare Z
81 conceive then Sir" addressing himself &c
the President of the Sc nate, the illustrion.
George CintoAjj THAT we are not empower.
ed, oy the Constitution nor bound by any
practice under it, 10 renew the charter Of this
oank." What then produced The miracu.
lous change upon Mr. Clay's mind in 1916
to use his influence to bring about its !enew.
al? Was it lucre, or the love thereof? He
under the operations Of the charter became
the s:ipendiary and the INSCRIPTIONS cham
pion of It's dangerous practices. 1t ould
seem by The developme nts made in 1894 Of
the transactions of the U. s. Bank thai
Messrs Clay and Webster stood charged on
the books of that audirious institution, with
heavy sums, as loans bonuses or largesses
for professional OF devotional services. Does
this prove, fellow democrats, that DIR libe,-
ties are in danger from the influence of mo-
new
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

. THE DEMOCRATIC REVIEW for March con
tains a portrait and biographical sketch O.
Capt. Kearney of the u. S. Navy and the
following articles on politics and Literature
The American Bar,
John Randolph,
Women Of the Revolution,
A counting house scene.
The Decline of England,
The veto power of The President,
The amicable and amiable in Ens lish pol.
icy,
The duty Of a biographer,
The last Of the Piquods,
New York Finances,
Financial and Commercial review,
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GRAHAM's MAGAZINE for April is already
on hand, and we can hardly imagine how it
could be better than we find it. Its contri-
buttons are not the current Mandy PANTY,
morbid scribblings of sentimental love.sick
milkmaids, or romantic whiskerandoes, but
A sound and substantial feast which makes
YOU feel, as you enjoy il, that you are in the
COMPANY O, sensible men & women. There
are in this numbecro of "Graham" poems by
such writer's as Lowell, Richard Penn Smith,
Geo. H. Boxer, Geo. D. Premns,ee and Samuel
D. Patterson, and an excellent PROSE- sketch
by J. M. Legare called "Deux Oies, venSs."
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

CALIFORNIA MoRALs.-A California CORES.
pondent OF the London News furnishes a sad
picture of the morals of Eldorado. He saws,
perhaps the blacklist page of American
California is the history or lives of the fe.
males. Husbands arrive here with their
wives and families, but they are not general.
ly long on shore when their better halves
cut connection for other and richer men; so
that the poor ~disconsolate husbands, instead
OF mining for gold, have to nurse their wee
anes.' Young damsels, however ugly or de.
formed, are soon picked up and spliced. Fire
and sword are no barriers to mems passions
here, nor is age a preventive.
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II Remarks of the Hon. John Brisbin
IN the House of Representatives, February
II, 1851.
The Eouse being in Committee of the
whole, on the River and Harbor bill, MIR.
Brisbm in opposition to an Amendment, Of
fered by Mr.. Johnson, of Kentucky, said:
"Mr. Chairman, | hope this amendment
will not be adopted. am opposed to all
amendments. Hope the beauty OF this bill
will not be marred. 1t is now perfect in all
lis paris, dimensions, and proportions, and
most admirably calculated to accomplish its
design. A more perfect system of plumber
cannot be conceived. 1t ia true that we sell.
dom find PERFECTION in any bill, as it comes
from the hands Of q committee but this is
an exception TO all general rules. 1t was ev.
identity moulded by a master workman.
None other could have moved so many snags
rocks, dams, and sand bars. None Other
could have SO "a!!.iel the raging pillows, and
made every %riyulet, creek, or river in this
Union flow on so smoothly and harmonious.
ly, bearing upon their placid bosoms with
such unerring certainty the representatives
of this nation to the same haven, at the
same time, and for the same purpose. And
sir the current of these streams is not only
made smooth by this bill, but s,rong-so
strong, that all resistance seems futile and
unavailing. Such being the case, I hope
this craft may be permitted to float on unin
%terrnp,edly; let those on board have a pleas.
ant passage. But l would remind them,
that while they may ben down all obstacles
tee may present, they will have 10 steer
straight, or they may find their sails rent BY
u 5quati OF TIC peoples Indignation. l find,
sir, that in thi' bill there are %eighty-two dis.
tinct appropriation commands one vote. Now
sir, strike from this bill some ten or fifteen
OF the appropriations therein made, and
there is not another one contained in it, that,
standing upon lis w merits, would com
mand twenty votes in this House. No at
tempt has been made by the advocates OF
this bill to justify this universal distribution
ofthe public treasures, but the bill is brought
in here and attempted to be gagged down,
right or wrong. lis friends are exhorled 10
vote down all amendments, no matter what
their merits or claims may be, Now, sir,
votes enough have been secured 10 pass it,
and it must be swallowed as it is, no matter
how bitter the draught.
And if it must pass, if the Treasury IS
thus to be plun1ered, | hove it may pass as
i. Is, with all its enormities in full bloom
upon its face. If the people are to be rob.
bed of their money by this log-rolling sys
tenn, whatever course others may pursue, my
skirts shall be clear"
1.-THE five minutes having expired, the
Chairman's hammer here fell.]
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Canal Commissioner.

The Lancaster LnteHigeneer in speaking or
this subject says: "And on this side of the
mountains we have JOHN B. Barron, Es q
of Carlisle, editor of the American volun.
leer,) who will be strongly urged by Old
Mother Cumberland-a county that has fol
many years been sadly neglectedin the dis.
tribuiion Of offices, not only in our State
Conventions, hut before the Canal Board
Mr.. B. would make an excellent Canal Com.
missioner, and we should be pleased to see
him nominaied.n
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

~ WE are informed that some compliant
exists with the people of New Columbus,
Luzerne Co, and that ~neighborhood from
the non.recipt of onr paper regularly on
Friday, as they should get it by the cross
mail from Berwick. The Friday mail is a
most important one for those persons, and
we hope there will be such attention to the
matter that we shall hearno more complaint
The fault does not lay with us, for our pa.
per is regularly mailed on Thursday before
The mail leaves this place for Berwick and
Postmaster Chamberlin assures us that it is
duly sent on.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

A WARNING TO SLANDERERs A poor girl
named Martha Stock, recovered last week,
in the Court Of Common Pleas of Lancas.
ter, Judge Lewis presiding, $1,000 damages
o! a man named John Nef, for slanderous
words spoken by him agaius, the chasi ily of
the plaintiff. One thousand dollars was all
that was claimed, and the jury brought in a
verdict for the full amount.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

DELEGATES rRoM WEsraoRELANp.--The
Democrats of Westmoreland, held their
county meeting last week, and after passing
a series of excellent resolutions, they elect
ed the following delegates TO the Reading
and Harrisburg Conventions
Judieial-Hon. Henry D. Foster, Segaieri-
al; Hon. H. P. I aird, and Hon. J. M. Burn.
ell.
GubHrnatorial-lIon. J. C. Plumer, Col.
james Keenan,, and John Hill, Esq.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

THE McDoNoucH EsrArE.-Our readers are
aware that the State of Louisiana contested
the will of Jnq. McDonough, the wealthy
millionaire of that city, who devised large
sums of money in trust for the benefit Of
Maryland and Baltimore, at least that portion
OF the will which made the above devises.
The Court OF the Fifth Judicial District in
New Orleans, has decided the case in favor
Of the validity of the will, thus giving 10
Maryland and Baltimore, all the requests
contained in it.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

The CUBAN TRIALs.-The third trial Of
General John Henderson, at New Orleans,
for a violation of the neutrality laws in re.
spect TO the late Cuban expedition. was to
commence on the 18th inst. The Picayune
says two trials have been had, and the pros.
pect Of conviction diminishes. The second
trial resulted in ajury equally divided, while
the first had eight for conviction, and four
only for acquilal. The third. to Judge by
The current of things within the courtroom
and without, will not be more decisive, un.
less, indeed the accused be acquitted. A
conviction seems 10 be out of he question.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

Boryry LAND WkssAsrs.-The Washing
ton Republic mentions the Case OF q solder
with a wooden leg, travelling aUant the
streets of that city, endeayoring TO sea z
bounty land warrant for 100 acres of land.
WHICH the Y, S. government mad given him,
but coupled with a restriction by which he
could not make i, assiynablo. The conse.
quence was that he could not sell it, and, as
his own condition would moi permit him to
cultivate the land himself, OF course tho
bounty was but of little benefit 70 him. Had
it been ~assignable it would have command
ed $3.50. Congress has made a great mis-.
take in this matter, which is equivalent TO
Jepriving the soldier of all the benefits they
Intended 10 bestow. We fully agree with
the Republic in its remarks, Ina, If the boun-
ly law is de signed TO be beneficial to the
poor, aged, and decrepid soldiers, who have
risked life and laid up inirmities in their
country's service, the warrants issued under
it ought to be made ~assiguable. Not only
are assignable warrants the more valuable,
but the unassiguable warrants are Of no val
ue exccp, just 10 that class of well to do per-
sons with whom it is 2 matter c. !n.l:G..snes
whether they are assignablc or not. Mon in
need of the bounty of the Government do
not profit by the law. To men who require
no such bounty, and who can locate for oc.
cupancy or sale, and wait for their patent and
a market for it, it is measurably beneficial
in its present shape.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

A POWERFUL APPEAL. An old patriot of
Reading Offers himself as q candidate fol
Mayor of that city, ana in card to the "deaI
people," enumeratss among his "claims'
that he supported the American flag as a
volunteer in the military service from 1912
to 1sls-that he has been for several ,ears
elected constable-that he has been for ~
years a deacon of the church-and that he
in fact contributed $50 to build the church.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

The Navigation on the Pennsylvania Ca
nal was opened at Hollidaysburg oil Monday
of last week, and on Tuesday the first boat
left for the East, loaded with mails. This is
ten days earlier than this canal has ever
been opened.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

HEAVY DAMAoEs.-A man named James
Gilmore brought suit against George Beatty,
in Harrisburg, for damages sustained by fall
ling into a cellar, which was not properly
closed, owned by defendant. The case was
tried last week, and the jury rendered a ver-
die for plaintiff of $500 damages.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

LUMBER "A number of RATS have arrived
at this ulace during the present week, and
in the course of a few days it is supposed
we will have a "goodly number" of persons
from the head waters of the Susquehanna.
Let them come; our lumber as we'll as our
dry goods and other merchants, are fully
prepared 10 receive them.-Co Columbia Spy.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

THE CaNaL.-The business on tho Canals
has commenced in good earnest. Already.a.
number of boats have started from thir place
loaded with western freight, mostly drs
goods. From present indications, and the /.
unusually early start, it is supposed that. a,
heavy bueiness will be done this season~
Columbia Spy.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

DAILY MAiL.--These days we are luckily
in the receipt of daily mail from Philadel-
phia. II reaches us SO that the Philadelphia
papers of the morning come TO hand here
on the night of the same day. A traveller
can now pass through from this place to
Philadelphia in, one. day.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

Hoiden's Maagsine passes into the hands Of
the brothers Deyckinck who have some
celebrity in the country as the editors Of the
"Literary World.p This Magazine presents
the fair appearance Of becoming the most
meri orious of American magazines.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

II There some 300 thievcs m San Fran.
cisco, who live by their profession entirely.
and who prefer to i've so rather than work.
Since t.ie organization OF the city eoyern.
m.eut, the Recorder has investigated sosi
cases of crime and misdemeanors.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

Rev Mr.. GILLEspIE's CAsE-The Rev. Mfr
Gillespie, a Catholic priest, who was tried in
Boston on a gross charge of indecent assault,
upon a woman, has been acquitted by a in.
ry, the evidence not sustaining airy such
He was also acquitted of an assault
upon the city watchman.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

LAND LIMITATION IN WIscoNsaK.-A bill
limiting ito 60 acres) tho area Of lhnd
which any person may hereafter acquire in
Wisconsin has just passed TO ito engrossment
in the popu lar branch of the Legislature by
a vote Of .s;r:.y;i-;iias 10 nineteen, or more than
IN one =
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

u The Evening Argns, the new Dem.
ocratic paper of Philadelphia, presents a
healthy and honest tone. and gives fair indi-
cations that its establi shment will be pros.
porous. and its influence good for the cause
Of the people.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

The chronological Journal for March is
quite a large book upon mental and physic.
al philosophy, aud merits careful reading
from the friends of progressive science.
The Water Cure Journal by the same pub
fishers (Fowler,& Wells) is after the same
order, but upon a different branch Of useful
philosophy.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

A New Process of tanning leather il allu.
ded 10 in the New York papers. Calfskins
tanned in from four to twelve days, aud COW
hides from fifteen to twenty, are fully equal
IN appearance and durability TO the best tan.
ned leather BY We old process. which 10
some instances requires as many weeks as
the new demands days.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

u A writer in the Star Of as North brings
forward the name ofour friend JOHN B. BRAT-
TON, Esq Of The Carlisle Hoiunteer, as a can.
didate for Canal Commissioned. He would
mako a good one --Fukon Democrat.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

Americans at the World's Fair.-Ffazer,s
Magazine commueicates the surprising in,
formation that 10000 z merlcans have SO.
cured berths 10 go TO the Worlds Fair.
There will be a considerable addition to sths
number before the exhibition closes.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

A New Magnetic Telegraph Line is now
being erected between Harrisburg and Holli-
%daysburg, intersecting the line at Holidays
burg to Bedford. The wires are now being
placed, and it will soon be in working order.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

The Laneas.erian asks, "Whsn will the
people learn to send men Of sense 10 sWash.
ington !" We answer, when men of sense
attend primary meslings.-JeGsrsoaiaa
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

GEN Tom THUMB was arrested in sayan.
nah, last week, for driving his state carnage
upon the sidewalk. The law does not owe.
ook the most insignificant individual
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

RsApiEc --one hundred ssd thirteen new
buildings were erected IN Reading last year
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-03-06

u A defalcasion OF Sill, 900 has been
in the Treasury Of York countyPa.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-13

vIcroaIA RreIA.-The President Of the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society, Caleb Cope, Egg, has, most be-
raj expense in constructing dollhouse expressly for lis ac-
commodatoD, succeeded in growing plant Of this m,eni-
6cent water lily. II is expected that flower and leaf will
be exhibited at the hall Of The Society, Chinese Saloon the
stated meeting tomorrow evening This will be the FIRST
and only plant that has boomed in this country The leaves
Of this specimen now growing at Sprngbook Farm the
seat Of the President in NUMBER the largest OF
which 10 six and half feet in diameter, Caller placed on
edge. than any in the city Of Philadelphia Of ccusr
form and great beauty they entirely the surface Of the
water in tank twenty feet in diameter The flower
this hour Is not fully expanded. but from the pdy Of its
deveopents IL 10 thought will b that OCCASION II
will then be Of the gigantic proportions described above in
form resembling the nymphaa odorata, water lily Of this
country, and Is alike fragrant in color is white dscatey
tnd rosy pnkish hue. The sze attained BY flowers Il
Chshwotb the grounds Of the Duke Of Devonsh and
the Royal Gardens at Kew, England, fourteen inches
in diameter and have been the wonder and admiration Of eli
who have had the qualification Of seeing living plant The
seed from which this plant grown OBJ from Sir
William Hooker, the Director Of the Royal Gardens q,
Kew, tho 2st day Of March last thus showing the inn
mense rapidly Of its srowth--E,eaing Bulletin.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1851-09-13
GAY SCENE IN ENGLAND.


The London correspondent Of the 81. Louis In
telgencer gives quite graphic picture Of the pro-
rogaon of Parliament thus:
"A that England can boast Of rank and beauty assem-
bled within the gorgeous House .of Lords this occasion
The lords in their ermne coaks the ladies' ia feathers
and diamonds the bishops in full robes remember last
year how the old Duke entered leaning the arm of the
beautiful Marchioness of Wellesley, whose portrait Of
your readers may have seem painted by Lanseer, in last
years exhibition Of art The Queen in full state, with
consolidated Of diamonds her train carried by four
pages Of gentle blood peer bearing the Of state
another the sword duke another the sceptre &c, form
interesting procession. BY the side Of the Queen walks
Prince Albert He takes seat her efon the right of
the throne is the Of the Prince Of Wales. Hitherto he
has attended One Of the bishops read short prayer
Two counse in black robes and wigs demand the Queens
certain bills The Queen bows each time. The
counses bow in return and excaim in old Norman French
La Refine k peuf. = d
"a rushing noise then heard on the corridor like pack
Of Elton schooboys sa ~
Hon. House ofCommons rushing up stairs When
this proar had subsidized the QUEEx who has been
ing with Lady Londonderry rises and in voice clear
silver BELL the metallic Of which penetrate into every
Of the hail. roads the speech Of Propagation amidst dead
silence. The procession then leaves it came blast of
chvarous umpes God the Queen strikes up by the
band Of Guans deaening cheers outside of loyal popula
ton. and the Of artillery, close the session. Il is sight
which every foreigner should endeavor II possible but
The tickets very limited All the Ambassadors attend ia
full costume" Fish Fa s& Is ss53}e8s3