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DAILY NATIONAL ERA.
DEMOCRACY OF THE PEOPLE CONVENTION IN
OHIO

Everything indicates that the People Of Ohio
will organize an Ohio Democracy which will
triumphantly yindicate Freedom and Free Gov
eminent against the Slave Power and its ad-
herents.
The Call for the Convention on the 18th Of
July has received many signatures, from men
OF all parties 1t will be emphatically Peo-
ples Convention.
The Call, with the names Of the Ggners,
should be published forthwith. In the mean
time, County Conventions should be everywhere
called, for the appointment Of delegates. In
this as in the Call, the People should take the
lead, without waiting for committees. Let a
Gull be prepared, signed by men Of all parties
and published forthwith.
We COPY few paragraphs from different
OHIO papers to show the spirit Of the press
The Cleveland Leader Of the Sd inst says:
"A copy Of the Call for State Convention
Of the People, on the 18th Of July, to purge
Ohio of dough heads and traitors, and to resist
the aggressi0ns of the slaveholding aristocracy,
il IN this Office for signatures. Other copies are
in circulation in the city, and also in every
county in the State. The Call suggests the
appointment Of one delegate for each five thou
sand inhabitants. This viii give Cuyahoga ten
delegates in q convention Of four hundred mem
bers, on the basis Of the census of 1850.
eve hope the call will be promptly signed
by every man who retains spark Of the fire
of'76n
The State Journal of the 25th ult. says:
"The issue is now fairly joined between the
North and the South, between SLAVERY and
FREEDOM, between Representations based ON
property in slaUes and the Free Voters and Free
Laborers Of the Land! The South has delib-
erately rendered this issue II cannot be de-
clined By any Free Son Of the North, and still
lag claim TO the name Of Democrat.D
The Cincinnati Gazette and other leading
papers, earnestly, cmphatically approve Of the
call. Better still, it seems to meet the univer-
sal appreciation Of the people.
10 Thos A. Shannessey's mill, at Newport,
Ky, was burnt on Tuesday. Loss 100000.
Insurance partial.
y Chief Justice Green, of Rhode leland,
yesterday resigned his seat on the bench.
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Nailing of ne HERMANN.

New YoRK, JUNE 1.-THE steamer Her
mann sailed to-day, carrying seventy passen-
gcrs and $500, 900 in specie.
Among the passengers by the Hermann, we
notice the names OF James Elliott bearer Of
dispatches to st. Petersburgh, and Of two 9TH
or bearers Of dispatches.
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New YORK, JUNE l7.-Therc were fifty
three deaths from cholera during the week
ending this day. The Board Of Health will
meet on Monday, to take action on the subject
of the city's health.
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For the National Era
THE HEBREW ExILEs.
BY REV. wAREHAM WALKER.

Where Babel's ruined bulwark
Its formless wreck uprearss
We sat beside the rushing food
And swelled 1t with our tears;
Tho murmur Of its wave was lost
In wilder burst of woes,
While the lovely scenes Of Soiyma
In dark remembrance rose.
They bade us swell the anthem
Of praise we loved before;
But how should lions oxiles sing
Upon a foreign shore?
Dcop sorrow dwelt in every eye,
And mute was every tongue
And, Wondering on the willow trees,
The harps of Judah hung,
Salon, If forget thoc,
Thou fair devoted land,
Let silence seal my lips for aye,
And palsy chain my hand
And blasted be my craven heart,
Ifjoyous it shall BIO,
Or, while thy gates are desolate,
Throb high, and not for thee,
Thy fall, the sons Of Edom
BeheId with enyious joy;
" Raze, raze to earth her walls, they cried,
!" Hor sacred fame destroy;
The mountains crest is Edoms most,
The rock his strong defence;
But, stronger STILL Jehovah's arm
Shall pluck the boaster thence.
And then, our ruthless spoiler,
Imperial Babylon,
Thy day of doom is near to como,
Thy ruin hastcns on;
Tho frowning heaven hath DER thee given
Tho red and wrathful sign;
And all our wrongs shall be avenged,
Proud foe, on thee and thine,
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Mem York Market.

New YORK, JUNE l7-Flour depressed sales
Of 1000 bbls. State Mt S7.37 1897, Southern
at $3.50 1887. Wheat-7,000 bushels Gen.
escc Mt S2.45, red Sl.95, Southern white so "a
Corn-sales OF 80 600 mixed ut so, yellow ut
3d. Oats sold at SO. Cotton frmer, slightly
upwards Stocks quiet. Money tight.
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Ohio Riper.

WHEELING, JUNE Five feet six inches Of
water in the channel Of tho river at Pitts
burgh, FIVE feet.
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EDITORIAL CHANGE-W. D. Gallagher has
withdrawn from the Louisville Courier, in
consequence of radical differences of opinion,
rs to the duties and proprieties of editorial
conduct in certain contingencies" between
himself and Mr.. Haldeman, who retains the
paper. The parties separate q by mutual con-
sent, and without breach af friendship
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MovINc.-Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan,
will hold Conventions on the 18th Of July
the anniversary of the passage of the Ordi-
nance OF 17S7-to consider the Nebraska bill
and Compromises with Slavery in general.
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a free colored man, aged 1903 years, native
OF Africa, named Louis, died very suddenly, on
the 4th instant, in New Orleans
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A Police OFFICER SUsTArNED.-At Utica
New York, yesterday, the jury in the Gaze of
Summers, the Waterman, indicted for shooting
man named Rooney, last December, rendered
verdict Of acquiital, and ccnsurcd the ac-
cused for not shooting the man sooner than he
did
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moral evil

Anthony Burns has gone back to the condi-
ton of a slave William Batchelder slumbers
in the grave, four citizens of Massachusetts, lie
incarcerated in Boston jail, charged with the
commission of a capital orime and eight other
citizens walk the streets under heavy bonds
and a charge of felony.-Erch.
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NEBRASKA AND KANSAS ApPoINTMENTs--A
despatch from this city, yesterday, says:
at is now generally understood hore, that
General VIM. 0. Butler of Kentucky has Sc
cured the appointment of Governor of Nebras-
ka; ALSO that Gov. Wright, Of Indiana, has
been appointed to the Govcrnorship Of Kansas"
The authorities are taking active measures
70 have the city thoroughly cleansed Of all filth
and impurities IntsH
Ii this be strictly carried out, the Abolition
lists will be swept from their main sewer
Washington Sentinel
A intake: this will be but the application
of Abolition principles to physical as well as to
moral evils
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The city Of Matanzas, in Cuba, is shortly t.
be lighted with gas.
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10 Mr.. Chastain, of Georgia, said in his
Cuba speech, the other day, that, If nothing
else would do he would 90 for an undis-
guised, open war, for taking Cuba by force Of
arms" The Union in publishing this speech,
ssid-a His positions will be heartily respond
cd to by the country" Not afirmatiycly, per-
hape
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10 A Washington correspondent says that
the members of Congress seem indisposcd to do
any business since the passage Of the Nebraska
bill. The anaconda, after swallowing such a
monster as the Nebraska bill, is inert and lies
at the mercy Of his dcstroyers.
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A party Of young men, composed Of mechan-
les and workingmcn, is forming in Albany, 70
emigrate to Nebraska They propose 70 turn
their attention to farming and mechanical arts.
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The Washington Union predicts, that at the
next election in New York, !" the friends Of the
Administration will roll up a majority We
don't believe they will roll up anything but the
whites OF their eyes Louisville Journal
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PURIrIcATIos or WAsHrsGTos.-If any
place on earth is in need Of supply of pure
fresh water, it is Washington city, and Con-
gress ought not to be niggard Of the surplus
funds, or refuse q share Of them for this benef-
cent purpose. We would have the pure eIe-
ment bursting forth in every house, and at cv-
cry street corner, and would grant the appro-
priation asked for without hesitation Disas-
trous fires might thus DO prevented, streets
could be cleansed, and as the water to be in
troduced is said to DO wholesome, none would
have the excuse they now have, Of putting bran
dy 10 it for tho stomach's sake. Private morals
would thus be mended, and public affairs would
be partially redeemed from the discredit they
have fallen into,--PhH Eve. Bulletin.
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Epson B. OLDs, Of Ohio, one Of the slavco-
cratic members of Congress, was once an out
Theodore d. Weld, under whose influence he
professed to have been converted TO the cause.
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THOMAS H. BESToN.-Time, with it's sootb-
ing influences, wears out prejudice. Colonel
Benton has conquered and subdued an army
Of enemies. He stands up in Congress, where
he has stood for thirty years, SOLITARY and
alone" the only survivor Of a Senate Of giants
And he stands there without any impeachment
of his honor or integrity. He stands there, on
q great national question, among the ablest and
truest champions of justice and freedom.
Albany Evening Journal.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1854-03-02
Libel Law IN ohio.


In Cincinnati new department of bus
mess has been opened, but we think will
hardly pay. Libel suits are now pending a.
gainst four news papers, in which the dani-
ages claimed amount TO $500 900. Several
OF the papers lately denounced the fancy
gentleman who live in palatial splendor,
with fine furniture, elegan, mansion and
splendid horses--upnn credit alone those
who live like nabobs, buying everything and
paying for nothing. No name was used 10
at least one OF the publications, but fellow
was found who said the articles meant him,
and SO brought suit. The jury il seems
thought he was meant, and found verdict
Of s2,2gl for the plaintiff But The defend
ant, Mr.. S.arbuck of The Times, says this re-
sui. was arrived at by the "masking" pro-
cess, in which each juror marksthe sum be
thinks right, and these being added are di-
vided by twelve for the.verdict This sys-
tem is of course wrong, and If the court can
get al the facts, should be promptly rebuk ed
as no doubt it will be.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1854-03-02
RIGHT.

We notice that DR.. FosTER, the talented and
fearless chairman OF the committee on banks
in the Hons Of Representa- YES, INTRO ducsd
iuio thar body last Moday joint resolution,
authorizing and requiring the State Tfeasu .
er 10 commence suits for the recovery of The
amount of notes ont the bank Of Snsquehan-
ma County. and the bank Of Lewisiown,
held By the department al the time OF the
failure of those institutions.
The facts of the case, as they have come
to our knowledge, are these -
Shortly before the failure Of tho bank Of
Susquehanna county, lhe department became
suspicious that all was not right, and refused
10 take it's bills. Notice was given to that ef-
feet 10 the persons interested in and con-
nected with the bank but not wishing TO in
jure the bank if their saspicions wero
groundless, the notice was accompanied
with statement, that If responsible persons,
in the vicinity of the bank, anil acquainted d
with its affairs, would state 10 the depart
menl that The bank was solvent, its notes
should be received. Whereupon Judge VIM.
JEssuP and perhaps one or two other per-
sons nie rested in the bank, made the requi-
site statements and recommendations in
writing which were filed in the department
as YOU chefs and the notes were received
AT the time of the failure OF the bank large
amount of i.s nolss wefs on hand. The
Lewislown bauk stands about in the same
nnsiiiou and III il po,y Y,,onosad tn ;ne,;frts
suits in behalf Of the Commonwealth,
against the persons wiring the iecommeuda.
tions on which the money was taken, and
recover the amounts from their personal es-
Iates if sufficient TO P ay them
The resolutions will pass both Houses at
an early day, probably By unanimous vote
for we doubt that any member will take the
responsibility Of voting against it, II is time
that men who do not scsuple 10 palm of such
frauds,' should be talsh, that though
they may DO il on poor and defence
less citizons and escape, they cannot,
do ii on the treasury of the Common
wealth ; aud when they attempt il, as in
these cases, we trust the State aulhori ties will
pursue them 10 the end, as well 10 vindicale
the honor Of The Commonwealth as 10 pro-
tcci herself from snch frauds in the future;
aud punish the guilty. We say pursue them
10 The end. even though 1t shall cost double
the amount recovered, for II will be money
well spent. 1t will be warning for evil do
ers, and likely protect the treasury from more
s.upendous frauds hereafter. We hope 10
see our interchangeable attorney general lake
hold of these cases in good earnest-wilh
his accustomed energy and ability, as he uns
doubtedy will, and we do not fear The result
Keystone.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1854-03-02

The following is an extract from letter
from Catholic gentleman of New York, to
tho Fr eeman's Journal, dated
RcmE, Thursday, Jan. 10, 1854.
A few evenings since, attended a soir ee
at the residence of Mr. Cass, our Charge
d'Affaires. The party was Pursiy American,
and given as a compliment 20 ExPresden /
Van Buren,, who has been residing IN Rome
for some time. Among The guests were
faces that recognized as having seen in A
nouiriug very earnestly into the Catholic re-
gion. He has had several conferences with
Cardinal Wiseman, who is also here, and il
Is not unlikely Mr.. Van Buren, may become
conven. There are great many strangers
here from all parts, but the English are in
the ascenGancy, BY FIVE 10 one Of every other
nation.
Dr. Ives and lady Of North Carolina, and
Mr. Chandler Berrian Of New York, fpe
here. Messrs. Ives and Barria u, are, as you
know, converts Mrs. Ives not yet, Father
Dsvlin, Of the Irish University, is a so here,
on journey recruiting his health. He has,
lieve, quite recovered, but is still little
thin. During Holy Week last year, there
were no less than 80, 900 strangers in Rome;
how they were accommodated considering
the inadequacy Of the hotels ana lodging
houses, does not seem very clear. The res.
iden, population of the city is l72, 900. Ii
has no less than 800 churches, nearly 1000
priests, 2.72s friars. over 1900 nuns, 72 car
dlnals, and any amour, oil students educated
in every language, fron all parts of the earth
OF the LOG students in the Propaganda, there
are 20 Americans.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1854-03-02

II The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher Of
New York, an John Mitchell, the Irish pa
iriot, now editor of The Citizen in New
York are now engaged in controversy and
lampooning of each other. Mr. Mitchell re
fuses to join IN the crusade against slavery,
upon which the Rev. Mr.. Beecher reads
him lecture on inconsistency, to which Mr..
Mitchell replies. The following Isa spicy
extract of his reply:
'Yes-I find your abolition 10 be not othy
nonsense, but treason. Euglishmen come
over here as its apostles, and it has on il the
slime dUial OF Exeter Hall. And do you
believe iha, The ex,erminators of Ireland,
the iough,shod riders of India, the armed
spectators in Chinese lives, sincerely wish
for the liberty of any being under the
sun' Do you ihiuk the English care about
this whole quesioD of American Slavery,
save as machinery for breaking up the
great Republican confederation VIII reof En-.
gland and every other power has such NOR
lal jealousy and eur. Exeter Hall shapes
its bamy benevolence in the form of
wedge to drive between North and South,
aud you Reverend Gentlemen hammer up
on tha, wedge " ith all your might every lime
you hump your cushion, and the British
Press cries "Bravo Beecher!
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1854-03-02
Mems aao Notions.


~ The people oi cafoendale seem 10 De
greatly agltaied upon the sabIectet "sp'H'oa'
rappiags."
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have been arrestedin Philadelphia, for con-
neciioa with the 5urglaryiE Mr.. Wright's
house 10 9Th Street. One OF them named
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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1854-03-02
COUNTY NEWS.


EThe township elections will be held
throughout the county on Friday the l7lh
inst. In .his township the officers TO be cleo
ted will be two constables- one assessor
thfee supervisors, four school directors, tw o
oyerseers Of the poor, one judge and two
inspectors of the election, The same Off.
ces will have 10 be flled for Scott township,
and III addition two justices of the peace are
TO be elected. The election for Bloom, will
be held at the Court House, and that for
Scott township, al The public house of Reese
Fairmsn, in Light Street.
rS~rhe large new furnace OF Messrs Me-
Kelvy g. Co, near this town, is now nearly
finished, and its proprie'ors design 10 have
ii in operation about The frat OF April. 1t is
a we'll Constructed fabric of The larges, size,
and no funds or trouble have been spared 10
have il buil right with the latest improre e.
inenls in the arrangement of its hot blast
fixtures. The work is a credi, 10 our town
as well as 10 its projectors and builders and
with the present activity in the iron business,
the owners of this work have fair prospect
of such recompense as they deserve for
their investment of money and eEie rprise OF
mind
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1854-03-02
Expansion.

Prices are still going up in all departments
of business, and every Thing looks like an
expansion in commerce. An acre OF coal
land now sells for $500 in Luzeme county,
which but short time ago sold al SIS. The
coal merchants now charge as high as SO
per ion for coal delivered in Wilkesbarre. -
The boaImen on the Schuylkill held meet
ing 10 fix the freight for the next season 10
cents higher than las, year. Mechanics on
the Csttawissa Rail Road got 81 per day,
aud some as high as SO So Flour is still
So 25, and wheat 81 so in Philadelphia.
The prices Of coal dslivered in boats in
the spridS at the Wyoming mines, are fixed
al 81 so for lump and 81 5per ton for pre-
pared coal These rate. are an advance OF
25 cents per Ton on the opening rates OF last
s3nbg.
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Extension of the Bounty Land Law.

In the National House Of Representatives
Mr Warren from the Comitiee on Public
Lands made personal explanation, by
which /; sppeals that the adverse report of
that Gempilss On lhs.s biz extending The
provisions OF shs Seyerai bounty land laws
is not to be taken as proof that the Com
milee is opposed 10 any mod ication Of the
laws. So far from this they will so on report
bill with this view. The bill which was
re ierred 10 them proposed 10 give 100 acres
of land TO all soldiers serying in the war of
1912, AID the Indian wars subsequent TO 1890,
whether the service was for ten days or as
bill would take one hall oil The public lands
and occupy al least Ten years TO carry its
provisions into effect. We are not particu lar
in what form the aid asked for the veterans
OF 1912 comes, ou! their prayer for relief
should net be smothered under The paper re-
por ol Secretary, or lis endorsement by
committee. II the facts are such as are sta
led by The Secrelary of the interior, let soma
clause be inserad III the bill that will take
the edge from i'ia objection. Where there
is a will there is way, aud in such holy and
sacred cause as that of binding up the
wounds OF The defenders OF their eountry's
honor, aud making the evening of their lives
calm and con,eu'ed, there should be no OBJ
s,acle too potent 10 overcome. The Com
mlltee OIL public lands cannot do more to
crafty the people Of the nation than by re-
porting bils in aid of the old Soldiers at an
early day SO that it can be acted upon def
niieiy during the present session. Each day
that it is delayed some one of the veterans
drops into he silent loHib with his wants un-
cared and uuprovded for aud that, 100, while
the treasury. is oyeraowing. and the public
land being dona,edby millions for railroad
and other purposes. With the facts standing
out ID bold relief, il is no marvel that the ma
'ional voice is clamoring at The capitol for
justice TO lie old soldiers. Let it come, and
speedily.-Phira Argus.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1854-03-02
New Advertisements.

There is no prettier place than Borden
town New Jersey, and none where the quiet
and orderly influences of society IN a town
would be more healthy upon the minds of
the young. The establishment of Female
College in the place was happy idea.
The Rev. Mr., Brakeley has fair reputation
for teacher and Pteceptor, aad he is assist
en- in the institution by four ladies' who teach
in The departments of Music, Drawing and
Painting. 1t is schoorwhich is designed
10 educate the mind and heart thoroughly,
and 10 fil the scholars 10 become good and
true women. We commend it 10 The stten.
tion of our readers.