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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-09-18
Johnston's .ssinken' Fund"

The Governor has issued his proclama-
ion announcing that since he has been Gov
.rn,,r Ire commissioners of the sinking fund
have naio, of some 100000 of the State
debt. But II il a ?ery material fact in this
that a ne,;, loan of 100000 was
made during this time, so lat real'y only
about 5000, 900 of the State dect .HaS oeen
liquidated. The cancellation of relief h''e'
has been stopped, and for two years past lie
Wings OF the State have been trying 10 foist
upon the people of the State another batch
of 81, oo0, 900 of small bills which would
have increased the State debt that much.
The amount actually paid on the State
debt IS less than the sun paid in three years
of Governor Shunk's administration, and
came from The hard toll of the honest yeo-
marry of the State. 1t has sprung from the
large increase of business upon our public
works: and we refer 10 the instance nearest
us-the North Branch Canal. The increase
for the present year to this time at the Beach
Haven office alone amounts TO over $500
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TERRIBLE RIOT
White Men Murdered by Negroes !! F.,

WINE Men by Negroes
A bloody riot occurrsd at Christiana, near
Parkesburg, Chester county, on Thursday,
which grew out of an attempt by a gentle
man from Maryland, accompanied by lis
two sons, and several United States. officers,
to arrest two fugitive slaves who were secre-
ted in the neighborhood. An armed body
of negroes, about eighty in number, having
been previously advised by abolitionists to
resist the execution of the law, assembled
and laid in wait for the party who were in
search Of the fugitives.-The moment the
officers and the slave owner appeared, they
were surrounded on all sides, aud a deadly
fire was poured upon them by the negroes
AT the first fire, the owner Of the slaves was
Instantly killed, and one of his sons mortal
ly wounded. One of the United States off
GERS was also seriously hurt. A Philadel-
phia officer was fired at five times, and mis-
sed. The murderers, having completely
o%verpowered the party which came in search
of the fugitives, fed from the scene of their
bloody acts.
This is one Of the legitimate fruits of the
infamous doctrines which Governor Johnston
has been promulga,ing throughout the State,
for several months past. If such outrages
upon law, and sacrifices of life, by negroes,
are to be tolerated, then indeed has the
"higher law" of abolitionism triumphed, and
the Constitution becomes a nulity t.!
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Another Game.

A few weeks ago we noticed that Cover
nor Johns;on's newspapers were calling out
for an extra session of the legislature, under
the pretence that it was necessary to Obtain
an immediate appropriation 10 The North
Branch Canal, Inc first note was sounded
" the Hilkesbarre Advoeate, and that was
echoed by smaller fry in the North. AS an
excuse, it was said that The State would be a
heavy loser if the contracts already made
were not driven through by the State. Now
the truth is that the State has not made IL
self liable FOR any penal damages by any of
its late contracts, if it does not Immediately
prosecute its work TO completion. A larger
appropriation 10 the North Branch has at
each of the last two sessions of the iegisla-
ture been asked for, and refused by Cover
nor Johnston's Wing friends, unless upon
condition that the State debtSshould be in
creased 81 zoe, 900 by the issue of a new
batch of relief notes.
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A o to

In these days we have lectures upon al.
the isms of the present. and bygone times,
and yet very little of the useful III all the
froih aud foam spouted forth. We have for
eign emmissaries like George Thompson
travelling about our land, disturbing its
peace and belching forth their black trea-
son, like the cutie fsh-we have vagabond
spiritual rappers'' itinieratins about 10
fleece the good natured and curious public
in pay for silly lessons of delusion and in
short, we have almost every conceivable
manouvre 10 draw money for amusement
Now why should we not have a mixture
Of the useful with all ihisa Why should
we not have persons among us lecturing on
he subject Of agriculture? A man is not
allowed TO feel our pulse unless he has al
tended a series, of lectures, and why then
should any person without preparation start
out full fledsed as if by mag &c 10 manage a
farm of three hundred acres If you say
medicine is a science, we answer-so is
farming. The formation of the various pro-
perties Of the different SOILS into the fruits
and grains of the earth is as much a scien-
tific process as any thing in the history of
nature. To know what kind of product a
particular soil is best adapted 10 raise, re-
quires a knowledge of what elements con-
stitute the soil and The grains, and of the
chemical process by which the properties OF
earihs are turned to grain and fruit
True, the result of these things may be
learned by practice after many trials, but SO
too a physician might learn the effect of
different medicines by experiment, if he
could get victims enough 10 lei him kill
them. Different soils contain such varying
chemical properties as are each adcpted 10 a
particular grain or fruit. just as each med
ecine is fitted 10 particular disease or con-
slltution of the body, and TO learn the one
science requires just such a study as 10 In
derstand the other.
Then why not have agricultural schools
and agricultural lectures 10 teach in a few
words and for a few pence the result of ma
ny ages experience? The farmers some
times complain that high offices and posts of
profit are so generally filled from persons of
professional education. The remedy will
be for farmers 10 fit themselves for these
posts by a proper education, and TO give a
fit education 10 their children. We have
always seen that where the talents and gem
eral intelligence of the farmer is equal 10
that of a professional rival for advancement,
the former is sure 10 be successful.
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ANOTHER ANTI.RENT OUTRAGE IN NEyv
YoRK.-On Wednesday, a party of persons
disguised as Indians, visited the residence OF
Leonard Wilbeck, Deputy Sheriff of Renss>
eler County, compelled him 10 leave his bed,
and after putting on his pants and boots, for
ced him into a wagon and proceeded 10
Martins Lake, nine miles from his resi-
dence, and fourteen miles from this city,
where they deliberately Jared and feathered
him. They attempted tu extort a promise
from him that he would serve 10 more pre-
cesses.-He told them he should do his du-
ty, let the consequences be what they may.
They threatened him with another visit, in
CAGE he PERSISTED, and then left them. His
brother, anticipating the intentions of the
scoundrels, followed in a horse and wagon,
and, Notwithstanding the threats of the In-
dams, carried Sheriff w. back 10 his resi-
dence.
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seig1er e. Co.'S. Exhibition.

We invite attention to the advertisement
Of Messrs, Seigler g. Co. in another column
Of our paper. Panoramas have of late in
terested every body, and among the most in,
tcresting exhibition we ever enjoyed was a
liie.like representation of Italy by a panora-
ma, such as that with which it is proposed to
give our people on TO morrow evening a look
at The scenes of the sunny southwest.
This affair of Messrs. Seigler & Co., we
have observed, is well spoken of by oul
bsethren of The press elsewhere, and we
hope will adraw.n A second exhibition o.
the panorama will DO given on Saturday at
ternosn or evening, just as notice may be
given by programmes and on Friday eve
aing.
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The Christiaaa Tragedy.

A gentleman of Lancaster county in wn-
ting to the Philadelphia Ledger OF the late
reasonable affair at Christiana in which Mr.
Gorsuch was killed, says =
salisbury township, in which the affair
occurred, is a small, secluded district, lying
south of the Gap hills, and almost eSclu-
sively inhabited by Hickslte Quakers, who
are all abolitionists. 1t has long been known
as a sort of Getty of refuge" for runaway
slaves. aud the hills surrounding il are full
of negro shanties, occupied by colored PEG
pie of all grades, who are encouraged to set.
lie there by the abolitionists of the neigh
borhood.
Our authorities having been very efficient
in making arrests; and ifthe seizure of sew
eral Of the most active abolitionists, and
their incarceration in the Lancaster Jail, has
evidently struck terror in their ranks. They
have been upse Lancaster in droves, TO con-
suit with MI. Stevens, as 10 what should be
done in the emergency. The negroes of the
n~eighborhood have nearly all been arrested
or frightened off. May they never come
back!
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Freeport Aqueduct Frauds.

When tho wing papers published Col.
McCulloch's exposition Of The Freeport aque-
duct frauds, they should also candidly in
form their readers that James M. Power, the
wing Canal Commissioner, was present ur-
on The work during much Of its progress,
and either knew or ought TO have known OF
the commission of these frauds. As ho was
the western Canal Commissioner, the charge
of the work was naturally confded 10 him
by his colleagues, and the wing party are
therefore responsible for whatever frauds OF
other wrongs were committed.
. The c~onnexion OF a brother of Gen. Seth
Glover with the transactions complained of,
can certainly not be honestly charged upon
the democratic candidate for Canal Com
missioner. At the time of the commission
os the frauds referred 10, Seth Clover was
not an officer on the canal-was far away
from either the canal or Freeport, and had
no interest or connexlon whatever with the
public works or with his brother.
AIethe wings haze any thing to allege
against Seth Glover wezare perfectly willing
10 hear them, but we do protest against hav-
ing him held responsible for the sins Of his
relatives.-Harrisbvg Keystone.
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From the Pennsyluanian.
STROHM VERSUS JOHNSTON.

A Democratic friend in Montour county
e~ncloses us a handful, or circular, which
has been distributed in that part of the State,
the object of which is to show tina, the pub
lie debt was increased under Democratic ad-
minisirations, and that under Joseph Ritner's
administration not a cent was added TO it
This, ii will be remembered, is also John.
ston's ~favorits argument. Looking over
some Senate Reports the othe other day, our
eve fell upon that of Hon. John Strohm, OF
May "a, 1889, made from the Committee on
roads, bridges, and internal navigation, in Or
der to show the condition of the canals, &C.,
at that time. That report was a vindicatlon
of the Ritter policy and yet Mr.. s'rohm
speaks as follows:
"The officers under the late administra-
lion [Rilner's] not only expended the whole
approximation made for repairs, but incurred
a debt of one hundred and huty-seoen thousand
dollars in making necessary repairs to keep tho
Improvements in proper repair"
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blooming Youths.

Some nice young men in Harrisburg seem
to be getting in a bad way. The Ledger
correspondent says -
eThere is a rumor current here that the
modestly inclined and fashionable young
men of the Capitol are getting up an Anti
Boomer Society. They advocate (for gen.
tlemen's weary Partisan b~onnets, silk dres-
ses, with lots of %lounces mantillas or Tur-
key shawls, Optional with the gent; j kid
slippers and parasolettes. All this will look
admirable, especially when TIE gentleman
wears a huge pair of whlskers or goatee, or
has a ''long nine' between his teeth. Their
motto is 10 be Excelsior"
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DIED.

In Salem on tho ed of August, JAcoB
WILLIAM, son of John Groffenaner, aged 2
years 5 months IL days.
In Salem August 26th, CHESTER Fl. sou of
William Pollock, aged 6 years 5 months 10
days.
In Salem. August 25th, JOHN, son Of Cod
frey Kline, aged | year 3 months ! day,
In Blackcreek Township, Luzerne Co. Au-
gust 80, Mrs CoRNELIoUs RIrTENHoUsg, aged
&C years . month / day.
Id Salem on the 9Th inst, after a lingering
illness, whice she bore with Christian pa
thence, LYDIA, wife of John Kisner Esq. aged
as years 10 months "a days.
In Briarcreek township, on Monday ave.
ming, Aug. 8, Mrs. MARY DoAK, mother Of
John Doak Esq. aged about "a years.
In Roarngcreek ip., on Sd inst, SARAH
CArHARIEE, daughter oil Elijah aud Mary
Price, aged a years.
In Danville, on Tuesday evening, the 9th
inst, of scarlet fever, WILLIAM EDWIN, son
of Paul and Jane F.. Leidy, aged one year,
five months and nineteen days.
In Roaringcroek township, Montopr coun-
ty, OH last Saturday, Nh. DANIEL HELLER.
aged about Is years.
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We regret to record another melancholy
death, by drowning, this week, which hap
pened TO Mr.. Fletcher Cortright, at Lock No.
4, upper section, Lehish Canal. He was
employed at the time of the accident in pas
sing boats through the lock, and while in the
act of pressing the drop-gate down with u
pole, it slipped, throwing him headforemost
into the lock. 1t is supposed he struck his
forehead against a portion Of the fixtures be-
low, thus disabling him from swimming,
as he was known 10 be an expert per-
son in the water. He was a son Of Andrew
Corirlght, of Salem, Luzerne Co. a man
about az years Of age, and was much res
peeled for his kindness Of disposition and
goodness of heart. He has left a wife and
tour children TO mourn his unexpected de-
parture Carbon Democrat.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1851-09-18
M. e. Jackson ESQ.

THE nomination of this gentleman for
member Is well received. TheI WkcsbarTe
Farmer in speaking of it says
GIVE observe the nomination by the Con-
f%erees, of Montour and Columbia counties,
of M. L. JACKSON, ESQ, of Berwick, for
Representative. This is an excellent and
judicious selection, and reflects honor upon
those making the choice. Mr.. jackson is
an able and faithful Democrat, and will
make a Representative of which his district
may be ~proud.p
The LuSerne Democrat notices it with this
commentator -
"CoLUMBIA + MoNToUR.-WE are glad to
see these two counties agreeing on a candi-
date for the assembly. M. L. JACKSON Esq,
of Berwick we observe is nominated. Mr..
Jackson is in every way a competent man
and sound democrat. He will make an ex-
cellent member. OF his election, there can
of course be no doubt or question"
Mn. Skinner of the Le,0isbWg Democrat
who knows Mr.. JACKSON and our county
says
'THE selection is a good one, and will
unite the Democracy of that disirict--as it
should"
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The Trevorton Affairs.

The Phila. Ledger states tine deficit in the
account of the late Cashier OF tho Philadel-
phia Bank, has been adjusted by parties in
terested in the Trevorton estate, paying TO
the Bank $4,000 in cash, and by the Banks
acceptance of Trevorton bonds to cover the
remaining $4,000 of the abstracted sum.
We understand also that the funds necessa
ry 10 proceed with the improvement and de-
velopment of Trevorton have been provided,
so that, in all probability, no material loss
will be sustained.
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Who're the Money Comes from.

As evidence that the money wherewith
the State is enabled 10 meet her liabilities,
comes from other sources than out of Gov.
yyohnstoaiz pockets we rote the astonishing
increase Of tolls on the North Branch Canal,
The tolls on that important branch o(zeur
Internal Improvement, has already
10 the first instant the sum oil NtaeI9 Nhe
thousand one hundred and sirty four dollars
and fifty seven cents, and exhibits an increase
over last year, 10 same date, of SIXTEEN
THOUSAND MIMI HUNDRED N TwENTY-oNE
DOLLARS AND T~wENTY-EIGHT CENTS. The
revenue from that source alone gives prom
Use the present season of an appropriation to
the sum Of 1875 or $3.50, 900.
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|. o. o. F. STATISTICS OF TIL STATE OF
PENNsyLvANIA.-From the Annual Report to
the Grand Lodge Ga copy of which has been
furnished us by M. w. G. S. VIM. Curtis)
we perceive that this body is composed of
453 subordinate Lodges, numbering 3642
Past Grands and AZ, 1894 subordinate mem
bers. The total receipts for the year amour.
ted 10 1921, sos. 73. Total amount paid du-
ring the same time for relief was $102, 769-
90, of which $751; 1876 60 was for the relief
of brothers, $6167 10 Tor relief Of widowed
families, $3.50 Os for the education of Or
phans, and Sl5,2l3 AZ for burying the dead.
The number of Brothers relieved was 5,723
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~ The Philadelphia Ledger thinks the
State Treasurer should initiate the Nation,
and keep the funds himself, Independent Of
Banks. /, is quite clear that banks have no
claim upon the funds of the State: and
shouId not be entrusted with them.
So do we. The sooner the Sub-Treasury
system is adopted in our State finances the
betier.-Let the peoples money be taken
care of by the peoples servants, the State
Treasurer who is the proper custodian OF the
State Treasurer. We hope he next Legisla-
lure will pass a law making its i'm perative
for the Treasurer 10 withdraw every dollar
now on aeposile in Banks, and all future dis
bursements to be made at the department in
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Standard.
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A MAN SHOT.

Muncy, Sept. II, 1851.
An old resident of this place by the name
Of James Fowler was shot, yesterday after
noon, either by accident or otherwise, about
four o'clock. The contents of a pistol,
which was loaded with shot, taking effect
in the upper part of the LETT temple, and
of Mr.. Edward Wilson, also a resident of
this place. Wilson was arrested ard an in
vestigation held this morning before Justice
Schuyler, but nothing was elected 10 war
rant his commitment. He has been held
however until 10 morrow morning when a
further investigation will be made.
Fowler is still living but is in a very criti-
cal situation.
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The Hloomer Costume.

The Boomer party is like the Mormons,
extending its sphere of operations 10 En-
rope. The ladies' of Valencia, in Spain, are
about joining it in great numbers. Some OF
the ton, in that city have appeared on the
public promenades, dressed as the rules OF
the sect require. This departure from ira
tition has occasioned great scandal among
the worshippers of the past, and there is
some prospect of an Interference by the gov
eminent.
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COMMISSIONER FOR ONE YEAR,
ISAIAH JOHN of Caaawissa,
The Yankees alive and kicking.

Ever since the Worlds Fair opened we
have seen s%neering extracts from John Bulls
papers telling the world that Brother iona.
than had brought nothing TO the show worth
looking at. Most of the cringing lickspit-
1les< who attempted 10 represent the
American interest at the Fair were so daz-
zled and bewildered by the glare of Eng
9ish royalty that they could not get their
breath TO say a word for their %countrymen;
Notwithstanding that they were mostly fell
lows who at home frolhed and foamed won
'arously about protecting American indus
try"
We wished all along that a hundred Of
buxom fat and fair, farmers daughters of
America could be pitted up in the Worlds
Fair against the same number of the pale
furnishing children of Ireland. The world
would then have seen something worth look
ing at, and might have understood the true
superiority of America. We care net with
-@hat machines the people of a country do
their work. We care not what image is
Stamped upon The soap with which they wash
themselves. 1t is nothing to us where the
perfume they use is manufactured. We
want 10 know whether the labor OF The
country is reraid by that which will insure
health, comfort and competence 10 the fami-
by. We look only to see the image of hon.
or industry and contentment upon the face
of a nation. We care only that there should
be the odor of virtue, happiness and plenty
about the hearthstones of a people.
Lately however, a couple of real live
Yankees have got over into England, to
prove that there is some ingenuity in our
country. One of BUR locksmiths succeeded
in picking the celebrated English Bramah
lock, which had always been regarded as
thiefproof; and then successfully challenged
the world 10 pick a lock of lis invention.
A Yacht race came off a: Cowes, England
lately, for a cup valued al $500, given g
the Royal Yacht Society. Eighteen differ.
,ent vessels were entered for the prize, inclu-
ding the America, owned and commanded
by Commodore John c. Stevens, of Hobo
ken, New Jersey. The Yankee craft beat
the whole Royal squadron, and won the
prize ; the English accounts admitting ''pih-
in the first minute after starting, the immense
superiority Of the America became rissble." At
The Nab the America shot ahead, and at the
Needles was seven or eight miles ahead of
the neares. Yacht. The Queen went OF to
the Needles in the Royal Yacht 10 see the
race, but tho Yankee craft showed no re-
aspect TO persons, and showed its stern 10
royalty also. The America was loudly
.cheered by all ashore and afoat. Won't
some Hinglishman indulge us with the old
song, "Brittania rules The Waues?'
Our ships have ever been admitted TO be
superior in the construction 10 all others in
the world, and the naval service of Ameri-
ca proves that they are generally well man
ned.
A large number OF our agricultural i'm.
plemenis at the Worlds Fair will draw pri-
xes as being of the most convenient and in
genious construction. The Yankees are
sure they are right, and determined TO GO
AHEAD.D
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Hydropathic Encyelopedia.--This is a very
useful and instructive work upon physical
science, designed 10 teach mankind TO know
themselves, and how TO take care of won
derful and good handywork-the human
system. The different functions and parts
of the body are all explained in a style clear
and easily understood. The work will be
completed in 8 parts for 50 or 25 cents each.
Number 3 is now published by Fowler and
Wells; New York,
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Meredith and Chambers against the Peo-

In the Convention of 1898, 10 amend The
Constitution, a motion was made 10 give
Hlhe Legislature power to repeal or alter an
bank charter whenever in their opinion the
same is injurious to the citizens Of ike Com
monwealthn But Meredith and Chambers,
two of The Wing candidates for the Supreme
Court, voted against sais amendment. That
is, they preferred the banking interest TO the
interee, of hc people. What ssfety can there
be in electing such men to the Supreme
Bench See . vol. Jour. Con. PIP. 237.-
Pennsylvania.
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OFFICERS.

Danville, Sept. II, 1851.
The stockholders of the Susquehanna and
North and West Branch Telegraph Co., met
yesterday at the Montour House, and cleo
ted the following officers.
Presidential. c. Goell.
TreaSurer-T. o. Vanallen.
Sccretary-G. M. Lesley.
Direetors-J. w. Emo, L. B. Rupert, M. C.
Grier, A. E. Kapp, Thos. Hayes, and Jacob
Cook.
NC. Grier was appointed general Super
intendant, by the President.
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D AS the Wings have no official organ
of their own in this county, we have been
requested to publish the proceedings Of their
county meeting held on last Tuesday in this
place, and they will accordingly be found IN
another column. The Representative con-
ferees appointed by this meeting met with
,hs Wing conferees o: Montour in this town
ms, after The adjournment of the county
meeting and ncmi.ated JONAS HAYMAN
of Greenwood townshi;;.2 isas Representative.