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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1854-05-11
Extraordinary speech of MIR. Thompson
Of kentucky--Un the Homestead Blii.
Delivered in Congress on the i7th Of Aprii
1854.

a
Mr.. Wade moved to amend ,he bin BY
striking out that part which limits lhe bese-
fils of il 10 those who al the time Of ils pas.
sage are residents Of the United Sases or
Territories.
Mr.. Thompson, of Kentucky, said this 8.
mendment was intended TO extend the grant
made BY the bill rot only to all Americans
and foreigners now in the United States, but
also TO all foreigners who may come here,
upon their filing declaration of intention TO
become citizens. To The bill, and especial
ly 10 this amendment, he was entirely OPP
posed. In the olher end of the Capitol il
had lately been declared that no proposition
10 give lands for the suppofi Of these nnfor-.
tunate people, insane, who, by The visitation
OF God. were unable 10 provide for them
selves, was unconslltu tional. But the Sena-
tor from Ohio finds no snch difficulty in pro-
posing 10 give homes and lands 10 all the
vagabonds, paupers, and criminals which
the arm Of public justice or political events
conpels 10 come 10 onr shores, and TO the j.
die and lazy loafers of our ewn country.
He had thought Of moving to recommit
this bill, with view OF making 1t more ..
quail in i,s bonnties. II Il be rieh, and just
10 give lands to the landless, and homes 10
The homeless, why aot give money to the
moneyless If anything like justice or equi-
ty be Intended, why overlook The mechan-
les, the professional men, ani all others who
know nothing Of agricultural pursuits p
Why shower all this bounty upon thoss who
can follow agriculture He had always un-
desiood that the public lands were soimniy
pledged for the payrnen, of the public debt
II this were so, he would like 10 know how
they conld be legally taken while under NOR
gage, and given away to persons were ,ali-
ems in language and blood, and TO .loaiers at
home
he wished 10 know amp good cause for Of
tering this bonus, 10 all those foreigners who
seek American shores--to All .hose who
leave ID IL country, perhaps, for their coun.
try's good, or who leave i, because they are
somehai liberal, yet moi liberal enough 10
tight for liberal princi pies and institutions
Why Offer This bonus to Ill The lazy, idle,
good for nolhmg loafsrs Al homs who never
had two hundSsd dollars to1bsy farm, Be.
icauss they were too idle sad larry 10 wotk
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1854-05-11

with Instant confusion and shame. an.
peal TO an presen, TO answer. .whv bs. Na.
iure herself provided tha, the faces Of m.les
should be velled with flowing beardsa why
/ if no. 10 teach the m bevood ,he o..;h;,;,
Of dispute, ,ha, they also should veil them.
selves 10 nosekness, modesty. asvo.edssss,
and all the ea,alosus Of domestic yirsuss
which have always constituted their Isai.i.
mate sphere, and wich make Tho true man
so charming and convenient, and comforta.
Die and excepiable to woman p
lWhirldwinds Of applause, and frantic
waving s'oit Of large psrasoIs.1 I,
In the midst of the acelamalions excited
by The last address, J saw well dressed
and neatly shaven gentleman mount the
rostrum bui hereupon arose tempest Of
iadisnaiion. smidss wich fcould sometimes
dis'insnisn cries OF 'bafe'aced baffacsRs'
and one iuf'ous Oil lady rushed towards the
platform, pointing with her large parasol,l
ana snneking; shame on ihe oafslaced man.
ana now 'he nproaf became SOY general and
ierrihc, tnat with that s'ngultr prudence
Which lo'ced 70 vaiof, 1as always been so
much admired BY our hfierds: II instantly
stepped aside through private door, which
iedfo q dark entry; and thence into The
sife
ing walked as beforo; until lae in the
al;e ooo; ] pansed momsntio rest. The
suTas declining; the red light erspt along
iroHsch,mney TO chimney, and lighted the
oprosiie windows; pane after pane, when all
at once u caught the fgu.s of farmer with
a scyth; on The weaihercock OF d house
which had passed and re passed 4 dozen
irmes without noncs but now, oh, magic
transformation Of sunset! | pefceivsd il 10
be the very square into which had emer-
ged on thai fatal day when left the cavern-
Gus opening
Behind me ona heap of large Irregular
stones, stood marble fgnfe with goblet
out oil which she was evidently in The habit
OF pouring fountain OF water at present
The goblet was dry.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1854-05-11
LINES.

The Louisville yorr1af sayS:--sws defy
sd, sastefuI lasef Of poetry 10 read The fol-
lowing lines, without exclaimins- How
beautiful!a :
My soul thy sacred image keeps,
Ny midnight dreams are all Of thee;
FOR natrrs Then in silent sleeps,
And silence broods o'ei land and sea;
Oh in that still, mysterious hour,
How offfom waking dfeamsI start,
To find thee bot a fancy flower,
Thou chcrishe idol of my heart.
Thou hast each thought and dream ot
Have in turn ons though. OF thinei
Forever thine, my dreams will be,
Wha,'er may be my fortunes here,
ask not Lowell claim from thee
One oRly boon, gentle tear;
MAY blessed visions from above
Play brightly round thy happy heart,
And may the beams OF peace and love
Meier from thY glowing soul depart.
Farewell my dreams are still with thee,
Has thou one tender thought of met
Myioys like summer birds may Hy,
Ny hopes like summer blooms depart,
But there's one flower that cannot die,
Thy holy memory in my heart;
No tews that one fower'scu may fill,
No sunlight TO lis leaves be given,
But twill i've and flourish still,
As death.ess as a thing of heaven.
Ny soul greets thine, unaskee, nnsought,
Hast thou for me one gentle thought?
Farewell! farewell nv far off friend
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1854-05-11
From the Saturday Ereaing Post.
AN INCIDENT
tsTuE Eh
LIFE OF A SINGLE MAN,

THRouhEG SOME LIGHT ON TnE MYSTERY
OF MS HRsIAlsrke SINGLE FOUND
AMONG MS PAPERS
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26
6eneral smtelIigenee.


Captain Creighton-The Three Bells.-At
IL o'clock on last Monday morning the noble
hearted Captain Creighton left grateful shores
for his former destination. The steamtug Jacob
Bell took his vessel in tow. On board the Three
Bells large circle of select friends, who de-
sired TO Captain Creighton on his way. A
large concourse of people assembled on the bat
tely and the wharves in the neghborhood, who
showed their good will by continued cheers. As
the ship passed Governors island, iii tow OF the
steamer, salute of thirty one guns was fired from
the forifcation, and the soldiers who stood upon
The ramparts sauted the captain by loud and con-
tnued cheers.
Passing Bedloes island another salute of thirty
one guns was fired from the fort. after which the
soldiers, many of whom had cause to remember
the brave man with gratitude, cheered him hear
tly. The ensigns of the two nations saluted each
other. As the Three Bells passed the different
craft in the river she was saluted with steam
whistles. bells, and cheers. On passing the Africa,
still aground, that steamer dipped her ensign, and
fred several guns
The memorable storm of Monday night came
on, and il was deemed imprudent for the ship 10
go 10 sea. She accordingly anchored below the
quarantine ground. where Captain Creighton re-
galed his friends With much difficulty the escort
got aboard the steamer and returned TO New York
early the next morning
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

Mail Robbery. d. Gum, the mail-rider who
has been carrying the mails between this place
and Cahawba, for several weeks past, has left for
parts unknown, under circumstances which az.
tach suspicion TO him Of having robbed the mail
with which he left here on the Sd instant The
circumstances are these: He passed Rehoboth on
that day without stopping, or even making his an.
pearance there. On the following Monday. near
that place young man discovered, hid under the
roots oil fallen tree and partly buried beneath the
clay package of letters, all of which had been
broken OPEN This fact was mentioned 10 Mr.
hutchinson, the postmaster at Rehoboth who, upon
examination ascertained that they were mostly
letters mailed at this place. As the rider was ex-
pected there on Tuesday last, on his return, Mr.
Hutchinson Immediately communicated the fact 10
our townsmsn, William A. Glover. and requested
bin 10 reach Camden before the rider, and at once
have him arrested where the testimony would be
conclusive against him. The traps were all fixed
but. 10 and behold the rider who brought down
the mail proved 10 be another individual He had
been put in the place of the absquatuIated rider
who, he reported, had left for Georgia. If The
rascal got any money, il is not yet known what
was the amount.-Camden IS. C) Republican.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

CHILDREN AND INFANTS HATS and
u Caps, Of all styles and qualities. A large and
elegant assortment now on hand, at reduced
prices, at LANES
Fashionable Hat and Cap Store,
Feb 3--eo2w Penn. avenue, near Al street.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26
A Thousand Dollar Pin.-There is gentle

A Thousand Dollar Pin.-There is a gentle
man in town who sports a breastpn, which we
are credibly informed cost him thousand dollars
and the original price of the pin was fifteen hun
dred dollars There is quite little history con-
nected with this pin. 1t was got up" in Madrid
for Spanish grandee he went to Mexico. gam
bled, lost his money. then his valuable banble,"
the diamond pin. The sharper" who divested
the Casian of his 6yomeyte was gentleman
from New Orleans, who having made his fortune
retired from the Mexican capital, was robbed and
assassinated near Vera Cruz by the guerrillas the
guerrilla chief was taken, the diamond pin found
upon him; he was shot, and the pin sold to gem
man doing business in Vera Cruz, and who after
wards set up the pin at rattle it was won by
steamboat captain, who sold it 10 Cincinnaiian
for one thousand dollars. We believe The history
Of the pin 10 be authentic, and the pin is beaui.
fu and dangerous piece of lewelry; the present
owner, having had il stolen twice, once by
chambermad, in New York, and once by fellow
who snatched il from his bosom, as he stood in
the doorway Of a concert room in this city. But
the pin is still safe--Cinctnnatt UHton.
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Entertainment OH board the United states
Steamer Susquehanna.-The Hongkong Ga.
sefe of December 7th, contains an account of an
entertainment given in that harbor on board this
steamer by the troupe OF Funny Fellows" as
party Of amateurs attached TO her call themselv
The Gazette saws:
"A pleasant easterly breeze and a smooth sea
rendered the passage from the shore TO the vessel
an agreeable trip, and the comfortable seats on
the wheel bridge forming the boxes of the theatre,
together with the polite attentions of the officers
10 the many visitors, including good sprinkling
OF officers OF her majesty's 59lh regiment, and Of
the several men-ofwar in port, were in excellent
keeping with The endeavors of the crew, of whose
means the iheatrcals were provided. The pieces
selected were the celebrated drama Of Rob Roy
and the very laughable farce of The Old Gentle
man. with miscellaneous interlude ofsonns and
a fecitlton. The great width Of the Susque-
hanna's deck enabled the amateurs TO fiji up
theatre on the starboafd side Of the foremast as
large positively as some Of the minor places Of
performance in England, and the scenery and le-
corations were admirable"
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

NJ There were any suicides in New York city
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

IL AT Tahuta, Mississippi some boys tied a
pack of fire crackers TO dogs tail, which ended
ithe trick, not the taiD in the destruction OF two
hundred thousand dollars worth OF cotton.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26
Russian Cruisers Fitting ont m American

Russian Cruisers Fitting ont In American
Ports.-Such is the startling caption of an edito-
rial article In last Saturdays Courier des Etdts-
UntS, the influential French daily in New York.
Its statements contain some startling announce
ments aud if true should attract the immediate at
iention of our government. The Courier gives
the statement as facts, although some OF the New
York papers put il down as an important rumor"
The substance of the article is that several Rus
sian officers of high rank in the naval and military
service OF the cZar. are now IN the United States,
in New York city, ostensibly for the purpose of
experimenting the construction oftwo steam fri
gates now under the shipbuders' hands, but
really engaged in recruiting sailors for the Rus
sian marine.
But this is not all The Courier intimates that
they will not stop al the enlistment of men in
neutral country during the European war but
they contemplate the equipment of privateers and
cruisers TO be employed against the commerce of
England and France
The following paragraph from the Conrier'S
article gives the naodnS operandt of these agents
of the cZar:
A small number of agents, selected with ex-
treme care and skill, have been first bought over
and enrolled, and then set TO work among the host
of sea-faring and other adventures, with which
the Union has been swarmng for some years past
Through them il has been cleverly ascertained
what would, in certain cases, be the reception
corded by certain individuals TO categorical prop
ositions openly inviting them 10 act against the
French and English shipping. Conferences, OF a
more less explicit nature have been brought
about with particular parties, varying in their
character according TO the person thus approach
ed lists have been drawn up; tables of crews
and equipments prepared, and the very ships Sc
lected which would be most likely TO suit. So
thoroughly has this work been done, that, upon
The receipt Of intelligence that the first cannon
shot has been fired in the Black sea, nothing would,
remain TO be DONE but the filing up OF etters-of-
marque, in order 10 cover the Atlantic with feet
OF American privateers carrying the Russian flag
al their mast -head.n
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

MUSHROOMS IN CANS, HERMETRI-
lNl caIly scaled, for sale by
SHEKELL & BAILEY
No. s, opposite Centre Market.
Feb 2l--3tif
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

~ The late tornado in Ohio destroyed over
fifty houses.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

Testimonial to Captain Watkins.-A dinner
was given at the Revere House on Saturday 10
Captain Watkins, Of the San Francisco, at which
Captain R. B. Forbes presided. Mr.. Mellen, the
mate of the San Francisco, was likewise present
The noble sailors were nearly overwhelmed by
the torrent Of compliments that poured upon them.
Speeches were made by Hon. George s. Hlard,
Captain Forbes, George B. Upton, Father Taylor
and others. valuable present was given TO
Captain w. on the occasion
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

serious Adray.-An afIray took place, short
time since IN the upper part OF Fauquier county,
Va, between a man named Brown and an Irish
man, in which the former struck the latter with
pair of tongs from the effects Of which the unfor-
tunate man died week afterwards Brown has
delivered himself up 10 the authorities and is now
in the jail in Warrenion.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

~ Mr.. Knight, an eronaut, was recently
drowned at Bombay. His balloon collapsed, and
fell rapidly into the sea. The natives in their boats
sped away, Mortified. The Europeans who ar
rived later, could not save him, or find his body.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

Vessels of the Uuited States Nayy.--It ap-
pears that the vessels in the United States navy,
the frgate Constitution, Of 36 guns. and the sloop
of war Ontario, of Is guns built at Baltimore;
the ship ofthe line Columbus, OF so guns, frigates
Washington, Brandywine, and Columbia, of al
guns each, sloops Of war st. Louis and ST. Mary's
of 10 guns each and steamer Water Witch, of Q
guns, were built at Washington; and the ships of
the line Delaware and New York. Of so guns EACH
frgate St. Lawrence, of A guns, soop of war
jamestown, of 20 guns, brig Perry of 10 guns
storeship Southampton, of A guns, and steamers
Powhatan, of 10 guns, and the Union, of / gun,
were built at Norfolk.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

The late George Lippard.--The National
Democrat says George Lippard has left, in money
and effects, sufficient amount TO have kept him
from "wantr for many years. And instead OF
living in garret, as represented by the romancer
who wrote the article in the Boston Post, he re-
sided in very genteel house, handsomely fur
nished and repete with every comfort. II is just
TO the memory of Mr. Lippard that these facts
should be known"
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

Discovery of silver Mine i'm Georgia.
A letter TO the Augusta tGeorgal Chronicle and
Sentinel, dated Gwinnett county, Georgia, Febru-
ary IA, says:
Il take leave 10 enclose small piece of silver
ore, taken from shaft now being sunk upon the
lands Of Mr. Thomas j. Waters, OF this county
The mine was discovered by gentleman who
said he derived his information from tradition.
a,y account, handed down for many years, that
somcwh here contiguous 10 the river Chattahooche
there was an old abandoned silver mine, and upon
a close and careful examination, pit apparently
hastily filed mp and a6andoned, was found. Mr..
Waters Immediately placed number Of hands at
the control OF this individual; and after several
weeks labor, having sunk shaft 40 feet in depth,
rich deposte Of the enclosed ore was the result.
From lump of the size of the piece sent, which
was subjected 10 n chemical analysis, pure silver
TO the value OF half dime, was obtained. From
various relics, such as old iron implements, COM
monty used by pioneers, silver drinking-cups, &c,
which have been accidentally found in various Sec
tons of this county, many intelligent persons
are Of opinion that the celebrated Spanish adyen-
turer, De Soto, must have passed along here in
hs searches for the mineral wealth Of the New
World.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

The Timber Seized since July /, on the Wis
consin and Chippewa rivers, as having been feo-
niously cut on government land, amounts TO sixty
S5U0000. :,
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

Late from Japan.-An officer of the United
States squadron writing from Hongkong, December
18th, says the report Of the death Of the emperor
is confirmed. 1t is also reported that no inter-
course with any foreign nation will take place for
three years after this event.
The squadron was still at Hongkong, end it is
probable thai the expedition will not sail for Loo
Choo until January.
The Lexington store ship was anxously looked
for Lieutenant Mathews, of the Portsmouth, in
the harbor of Port Lloyd, (Bonin islandsD accom-
panied by ffeen men, were blown off in a boat
during typhoon, and were lost. There had been
much sickness on board The Susquehanna and
three men were reported 10 have died.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

Marble In Illinois.--The Alton Courier states
that the geological survey of Illinois, now in pro-
gress has developed the fact that southern Illinois
is rich in marbles of the most valuable varieties,
both variegated and black. Some ofthese depos-
ties of marble are very extensive.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

More Smuggling.-A seizure of about $1,000
worth of smuggled laces, embroideries, and silks
was made last week by officers Woodbridge, Seal
ly, and Leach, al the house of Vair Clirehugh, in
Brooklyn, supposed TO have been landed from one
of the British steamers.
Washington sentinel., 1854-02-26

Run Oh Adams & Co.-There was an extra
ordinary run upon the banking house Of Adams
" 20. on the 18th. II had been noticed that the
published reports of the shipments on the 10th
and the 31st December did not mention any ship
ments by Adams & Co. whence arose suspicion
The bank was crowded during the whole day OF
the 18th. About fifteen hundred persons with
drew deposits averaging $3.50, and making an ag-
gregate OF more than S900000 The bank was
kept open till f2 o'clock at night TO accommodate
the rush, and notice was posted up TO those
who had their money TO retire and make room for
more The next morning confidence returned as
did the people, 10 make their deposits anew The
money withdrawn, far, OF. course, from being all
deposited in the bank, is worth 1000 per month,
at ordinary interest, must be made TO pay more by
large bankers. The run has served TO increase
the credit and popularity of the house. The ship
ments Of treasure made by the house were sup
pressed partly because it is known that false state
ments are sometimes made out TO bolster up the
credit Of smaller houses--Aha California
Fun In Sacramento.--The citizens of Sacra-
mento about month since were edited bv n ma
rade Of the windy guards-a company Of some
thirty masqueraders, clad in the most grotesoue
and ingenious style. The cavalry. consistine Of
ten motley horsemen, led the van. Then came
the music and next the artillery. This latter con-
sisted OF large cast iron water pipe for a cannon.
with smaller gas pipe for rammer.. A white
horse also dragged along The front wheels of
wagon, on which, by way of q mortar was mount
ed 2 huge cast iron kettle, with squash for
she'll But what excited the greatest amusement
was steel bear trap, drawn on two wheeled
vehicle, and sprung upon pair Of boots while
hombre came limping along in the rear, bearing
evident marks of having fallen into a man trap
This truthful carcature was labelled !" San Fran
cisco sidewalks" banner was also borne by
, he foot soldiers, on which was painted Benicia
hotel with sign, "brcakiast, pork and beans
dinner, beans and pork; supper, beans"
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