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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08
ORIGINAL POETRY
For the "StaS If the Eorth.p
rIloUGnrs OF HOME.

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Though in distant landsI wander e. =
Though meath suEny skies roaui--
Though loving hears surround me, 81,
Think of home sweet bone!
Though flowers 5loom in other lands-sost
zephyrs blow as free, n 80,
The flowers apd winds Of home, sweet home,
are far more dear to me,
wandered ir the moonlight,
On many lovely shore,
And thought would be happy,
And think OF home no more.
Blu, thoughts Of home, far distant west; Of
--s,a iffieEds left behind, eiiaes.'
Ana memories of by-sons days fa swiftly
thso' thy mind.
Sometimes loved friends seem with me,
And in each well known face,
The looks Of kiEdest welcome
And friendship true trace
wake 10 find In sorrow, though real 4 did
seem,
The vision that SO pleasant, &ss nothing
but q dream. aHf
All! is this Joy but seeminsa
Are all those pleasures Ger!
long 10 be returning
To my childhood's home oEce more.
| long 10 rove where once played in Child
ish epori and glee:
Let others sing Of fairer lands, but home,
sweet home, for me.
Buck Horn, Pa. LILLIAN.
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The Sunday Liquor Law.

An det 10 prevent The sale Of intoxicating Iqu-
ors on the first day Of the iresk, commonly
called Sunday.
SEC. /. Be it eGacted, Sc, That from aud
after tie FIRST day of April next, ii shall uoi
be lawful for any person or persons 10 sell,
trade or barter, in any spirituous or malt
liquors, wine or cider, on The first day of the
week, commonly called Sunday, or for the
keeper or keepers of any hotel, inn, tavern,
ale-house, beer.house or other public house,
knowingly 10 allow or permit any spirituou.
or malt liquors wine or cider, to be drank
on or wi,hln the premises OF house occupied
or kept by such keeper or keepers, his, her
or their agents or servenls, Oh the said first
day Of The week.
Sec 2. That any person or persons Vic
lating the provisions Of the foregoing sec
lion, shall for each and every offence, for.
felt and pay the sum Of fifty-five dollars, one
halfof which shall be paid 10 the prosecutor,
and the other halt to the guardians of the
poor of the city or county in which snch sui,
is brought, or in counties having no guar
dians of the poor, then 10 the overseers of
the poor of the township, ward, or borough,
Ia which the offence was committed, 10 be
recovered as debts of like amount are now
by law recoverable in any action of debt
brought 10 The name of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, as well as for the use Of
the guardians Of the poor, Cor for the over
eeers OF the poor of the township, ward, or
borough. as the case may be,) as for the
person suing: Prouided, That when any pros
ecutor is himself wi ilness on any trial IN.
der the provisions of this section, then the
whole penalty or forfeiture shall be paid to
the guardians bf ovefseefs as Aforesaid
SEC 8. That In addition 10 the civil penal
ties imposed by the last proceeding section
Of this act, every person who shall violate
the provisions of that section, shall be takeh
and deemed TO have cornmilted . misde-
mesnor, and shall, on conviction thereof in
any criminal court in this Commonwealth:
be fined in any sum no, less than ten dollsts
or more than one hundred dollars, and shall
be imprisoned in the county jail for poriod
rot less than ten days nor more than sixty
days, al the discretion Of The court; and upon
being twice convicted, as aforesaid, he shall
forfeit any license he may have for selling
the Aforesaid liquors.
A I.* f' -
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Medical Action.

Many medicinal plants collected in cold
climates contain only small portion Of The
active principles, upon which The virtue Of
the plant depends, while The came plant
grown under the influence Of tropical sun,
contains large amount of The active princi'
pies. Now -physicans cannot fell ny the
mere sppearsIce Of the dried plant, or paris
Of the plant, from what section il was derived,
and hence do moi know low much meIi-
cine be is positively giving. This accounts
Tor tie very contradictory statements which
We sec in medical books relative TO the
value and Inconsistency Of The action OF plants.
Again, ,hers are other plants which require
10 be grown in cold latitude where the
seasons are short; for in southern attitudes
the beat and drought Of summer dissipaies
she active principles, unless the plants be
gathered ., u particular time. Now the
concentration Of the active properties avoids
this uncertainty, and the physician is enas
'bled 10 prescribe knowingly.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

ufaciurers of New England, aud the five pc.
centum OH all railroad duties which, accord.
ing to the letter read by Mr.. Broadhead in
the Senate, was 10 be paid 10 the lobby
force, would have carried the railroad iron
duty free. In this ems rgency Messrs. Wi,.e,
Florence, McNair, Wright, straub, Bridges,
and Jones threw themselves in the breach
and voted for the Tariff of Mr. Houston
They acted with foresight end discretion
and deserve the thanks. not only of theil
constituents, but of the whole State. |. ia
due 10 Mr.. Robbins 10 stale that though hs
acted against Mr.. Letcher's amendment, he
voted subsequently for it on ever stage ill
the amendment (,he Tarifi) was yut in, sBd
the bill passed.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

There are known 10 be on,he earth about
1000, 900 900 of Inhabitants of these about
ass. s.asa,sa die every year. 90, s2a every day,
1880 eveiy hour, 30 every minute, or one
every secoud, with the tick of an old fash.
ioned second ticking clock.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

Forty-fiive persons died within the United
States during the year '54 who had attained
the age of 100 years and upwards, eighteen
Of whom were males, and twehty-seven fe.
males.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

Nothing sets SO wide mark between a
vulgar and a noble soul, as the respect and
feverential love of woman kind. A man
who is always sneerins at woman is gener-
ally coarse proaisa!e or coarser bigot.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

r Tbs supposed heaviest woman in
the world is q native Of Ohio, is s6 years of
sge, arc weighs 6ii pounds!--A fully de.
vsluped fplus was taken from the body Of .
wonaA st Ulicas NJ ". who died sometime
siucs At the age ". She had carried il 4e
years
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

Medicine will never remedy base habits
Il is utterly futile TO think Of living in glut.
tony intemperanoe, and every excess, and
keeping bodily health by medicines.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

The true Reiormer, like the pioneer,
Who hews the western forest, must throw
by
All thought OF ease, or resting till he die"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

DtrTIHe.-Nerer run after vaeaties in tll-
OF. Never weigh Jour food, or think to build
up constitution on one kind offood or diet
What sou find BY experience disagrees with
you leave Of. Do moi dig your graves with
your teeth. Es. C,sf
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

A case of deliriu,n iremens occurred in q
lad years of age in Iowa recently. Drink.
Ing from his fathers bot.le was Tie csuss.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

ADosE THAT WAS Nof TaKEs.--"My dear
madam" said an alfopashic doctor 10 one
OF bis psiicnts. 81 am ituIy gialilied 10 see
you yet ih lie. Al my last visit yesterday,
sou know ! told you thai you had bu: six
hours 10 Bve.n aYes doctor, you did, but
did no, take thst dose of calomel you left
me-" The doctor changed topics. |, was
naiassl wasn'tha
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

REisoss ron NOR sHAyIse.---lsi. II is dis
rtns.ins the benefcence OF the Deity. ID
Z. isssyoIling 10 humanity 3d.-Il is the
causs Of much personal suffering. 4th.-It
10 tie cause Of much hereditary disease in
che teeth and neck.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

The discussion between Df's CURTIS and
rRALL, upon the "modus operandi Of medi-
cins, J." is continued with spirit and enefgJ.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

The French say, +" He who mas good son.
in-lsw has gained son, he who. .hss bad
ono, has lost daughierp
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

There's not a hearth however rude,
But hath some little flower
To brighten up It's solitude,
And scent the evening hour;
There's not heart, however cast
By grief and sorrow down,
But hath some memory Of the pas,
To love, and call its own"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-03-08

The average life of a nsedie-womaii is ten
years, and iwo.!hirds die Of consumption.
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rHE STAR OF THE NORTH

bne > AN UT 1nE N0uI1
10 PusLIsnrD EVERY THURSDAY moRniEo By
Il. w. WEAVER,
OFFICE Up stairs, in The nesg triek build
ing, on the south side Of Main Sisa,
faid square teiosc Market.
TER N MS-Two Dollars per annum, If
paid within six months from the time Of sub
scribing two dollars and fly cents if not
paic within the year No subscription re.
'ceived for less period than six months !; no
iacon,inuance permitted until all arrearages
are paid, unless al the option of The editor.
ApvrRTIsrMEnTs no, exceeding one square
will be inserted three times for One Dollar
and twenty five cents for each additional in
'ssrtion. A liberal discount will be made 10
those who advertise by the year. =
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26
Edgefeld Collegiate Institute
FOR W@WM@ GADlgSg !.

SuN y SS<uNS> E1S 49,
ENyFiE next Session viii commence on Monday
IL the 18th Sept, and continue fourteen weeks.
The system Of instruction, under which tins insl.
sutton has retained its popularity Tor the hSt ioui
years, will be continued, with such Improvements as
ian enlarged experience has suggested me sa,e he
Teachers who have proved SO popular during the
mas, wear will be continued in the several depart
.ments Whatever can be gained by mostthorougn
.v.,em combined with faithfulness, competency and
;nJ,s,ry ON The part Of the Teachers-alded by
sn,snJ;3 Apnaratus for illustrating the different
!hrancbss Of study-cani be safely promised TO those
who wish for their daughters an enlarged and liberal
mental culture.
we, consider the accomplishments Of the past as
the surest guarantee Of success for tho future, and
rely upun these, and our continued efforts during the
coming year, for the continuance Of that liberal
patronage which has always been SO cheerfnlly nc
corded to this Institution.
Il il of Importance to the Pupils that they be
present as early as possible after the commencement
The Rates of Tuition in the different departments
viii remain unchanged. They are as follows:
Collegiate Department. per session, SIS 90 90
aoodsm;cal. !" IL on
haa,. heaoen"ea' 90
......- Optional Studies,
For WHICH THE CHARGE Is EXTRA.
Music Department sig 40 40
French ~ ~ ~
Drawing io w
: Pupil, using the Chemical and Philosophical APP
parats are charged each 81 Session for breakage,
SO. And those practcing upon the Pianos at the
Institute pay each 81 Session for keeping them in
tune.
There isalso charge upon all the Pupils Of so
cents Session for contingencies.
p Au bills are payable at the close OF each Ses-
.;on. CHAS. A. RAYMOND, Pam.
Annnst % # 80
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Feb ID
Edgefield Male Academy.

seHyHE Exercises ST this Institution are now IN
IL progress for the Fall Term under the control o
MIR. w. f. McCASLAN, as Principal, and a'r
T. ,CROOEER, US Assistant.
The regulations Of the Academy are being re-
arranged by the Teachers conformity, and will s"on
BIZ perfected.
The Village Of Edgelield offers many inducements
TO parents in IN educational point Of view. 1t is
perfectly healthy as general rule It is free from
the evil influences Of grog shops 1t is religious
community. And it car justly boast Of an enight-
'ened society:
Over the Male Academy the Trustees exercise q
direct supervision and are consulted in all cases o
extreme punishment. They propose to give more
of their attention in future to the weekly reviews o
the scholars, that All additional stimulus may oe
impaired to the classes.
The present Teachers are capable and energetic
:yorng gentlemen in their respective departments
Their School numbers about 40 at this time, leaving
abundant room for 81 more. It is hoped that parents
and guardians within reach Of us will immediately
embrace the opportunity.
Terms as per last Session.
-, r. T. MINIS, j
= A. SIMKlNS,
G. A.. ADDISON,
LEWIS JONES,
: :. Z, " BENZ. WALDO. j.:
e.u.,o # 36
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CurrVton Academies.

|FHE MALE DEPARTMENT of these Aeade-
mics is under the tsnpervision Of MIR. j. l..
LESLY, Assisted by Mr.. BASS:
The Female Department will be supervised by
mir. "A. P. BUTLER assisted by competent Mu-
:sical and other lnstructoress.
Rates of Tuition.
Frs, Glass, Primary Department, per Sess on SSOo
'2nd -" ordinary English branches. .l2,oo
:3n6 " higher English branches. ..... ,oo
.4.h Greek and Roman Literature with
- higher Mathematics. ........ :ls,Oo
MUSIC. S~o,NS
Pupils are charged from the time of entering un-
It'll the end of the Session. Tuition in advance.
The year is divided into two Session Of five
months each. ;.
r% Good board can be had in the neighborhood
:at from IS to $40 dollars per month:
.ROBT MERRIWETIIER,
Chair'n Board Of Trustees.
IL "A
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a @ r d.

"A. Q "a * ~.
TNHE Undersigned returns his sincere thanks 70
4 his friends for their patronage while located in
Hamburg, and hereby informs them that he can be
S,uud fsiter lst September next) at the House o.
WARD, BURCHARD & CO., opposite the Ma.
sonip Hall, Augusta, Ca, where he would be happy
10 see and serve them, and where FULL and
Complete Stock Of Dry Go DDS,
can always be found, which will be sold as LOW
as from any House in the City. o,,
Hamburg, Aug l3, If 81
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Scpt,l9
N j c e.

THE Subscriber respectfully informs the citizens
i. of Edge6eld and vicinity that lie intends open
inc School upon his premises in Edge6eld VII
hee, on the first Monday in August next, wherein
will be taught the higher branches Of
English and Classical Literature.
No pains will b. spared to render ample satisfaction
ito parents who may intrust their chdrento his care
both as to lea rning aud discipline. Charges the
same as a, the Village Academy, and invariably in
advance.
ssy- FIe will also attend to the practice of Law
and EQUITY, for the Distr'ct-and may be found
On Saturdays and portion Of sale days at his Office,
over. Mr.. b. C. Bryan's Store.
.'-s7:: WILLIAM LOGUE.
'+July 30 If ~
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NOTICE TO COTTON PLANTERS |!

TNHE Subscriber, living near Bethel Church,
L below the Ridge, would inform the Cotton
Planters of Edgefed and the surrounding Districts,
that he is manufacturing
: .ooTToN GIN g,
or very SUPERIOR QUALlTY-warranted to
give satisfaction. ! am also prepared to
REPAIR OED GINS,
At sery nodera,e prices. For Information in regard
to my capacity to do the absve work, would refer
to Mr.R. T. Boatwright and MIR. Wade Holsteln.
Please addsess the subscriber, as well rs the gen.
tlemen referred to, at tho Ridge P. O., 8. g:
WILLIAM GASTON.
Sent LOT "a
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.PLusDERINe THE SLAM-The account of
the field of battle on the Tchernaya, afterthe
recent contest, given by the correspondent Of
the London News, is not very complimentary to
the French soldiers-the famous Zouaves. It
says:
"The Zouaves had made general collection
of crosses, relics and medals, and retaiIed them
to visitors; in addition to which pickngs from
the dead bodies, they made small collections Of
money from the persons Of the wounded, man.
aging dexterousy to extract it from the inside
of tho trousers close to the knee, where the
Russian soldiers generally carry their money,
while pretending to examine into the nature of
their wounds, thus avoiding giving any mental
pain to the sufferers"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

WHEAT AT CHATTANooGA.-The Advertiser
of the 18Th inst, says: The activities in tho
Wheat market still keeps its briskness. The
lanes Williams arrived last evening with 1000
bushels and the Black Hawk with something
over n Thousand When we remember that
those boats are making two and three trips a
week and equally rs heavy aden,. some idea can
be had of the quantities up the river. Life Mt
the Depot is active III storing what comes'in by
wagon. This day there are from rs 10 100 car
louds of Wheat wailing.to be shipped over the
State road. There are not sufficient Engines to
do the amount of business accunlulating from
the grain crop.
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The OLDEST FARMER IN TIE WoR1p.-Mr.
Rogers Bagey has purchased one hundred and
sixty acres Of land in Minnesota Territory,
which he intends settling upon and improving.
Mr. Bagley is one hundred and seuen gears old,
and is still an active and industrious pioneer, in
the enjoyment of excellent health. A patent
will shortly be issued to him from the General
Land Office. s,.z....
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i.Eeonomy is Wealth -,

GOOD clean Rags of every description will be
VI purchased at the" Advertiser Office" Price,
81 cts per pound. Now, here's a chance ior almost
every body, and old bachelors '00' 70 make 'HJut'
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AK indignation meeting of the passengers of
the Gloucester branch Of tho Eastern Railroad
has been held ut Beverley, Mass, to demonstrate
against the railroad trips consuming so much
time. They want to go faster, if they do not
20 30 sure. -. ..-..,,
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REvrvALs.-We learn that within The last few
weeks. there have been large accessions to the
Baptist Churches in Laurens county, and num-
bers have also joined the Methodist Churches in
Wilkinson county.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

TIE object Of all true education Is to vilali0e
knowledge. Some teachers instruct their. scbol.
ars very thoroughly, who never educasa them at
oil. They teach them, to commit ths qiass Of
their arithmetic or grammar BY heart but never
lead them. to comprehend d single prihciple,
make thsn learn thousands Of names Of place.
WITHOUT gishg lAsn snidaa of seeaysphy.:.
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Merinos and DeLaines,

AT. VERY LOW PRICES!
VasHE Subscriber sell his present large Stock
of French and English MERINOS and all
.DrLAINES, at very Lo,O Priees. The assortment
embraces great variety Of styles, Tor Ladies and
and Six Warp Flannels.
-'N WIELIAM SHEAR.
Augusta, July 30, "
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THE militia system has been revived in New
York, and every suitable man must now do
military duty or pay the fine.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-26

The corner stone of an immense granite
monument commemorative Of the landing of
the Pilgrims, is to- be laid at Plymouth on The
lst Of August, 1856. Thirteen years is the
maximum Of time allowed for its construction,
andit is expected to DO one of the most mag
ni6eent monumental structures in the world. :
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PROTESTANT SISTERS OF CHARITY.-We copy
the following from the New York Day Book:
ATTACHED to one of the Episcopal Churches
up town there is m establishment, some Of
whose pecuharities are unusual in Protestant
institutions. A number of single ladies reside
in house near the church, at which prayers aro
read twice day. There they attend regularly
and in addition to this, religious services ars
held in the house, Mt which they are also present.
The remainder of their time is occupied. in the
instruction of poor children, visiting tho sick,
making garments for the needy, and other good
works. -:.-..:
awhile they remain in the house, they, Of
course, comply with its regulations, which are
few and simple; but they take no VOWS, and are
ut liberty at any time TO leave tho establishment.
They do no! mingle in general society, but they
are at liberty to receive visits, though We believe
they actually see but little, if any, company.
No peculiar dress is worn, and they .ure no; anx.
ious in any way to become conspicuous, -
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A MAMMOTH SQUAsH.--Mr. John T. Mathews,
who resides in Chester district, assures us that
he has a squash in his garden which meas
Z. feet and inch in circumference and weighs
90 lbs. A hog went into his garden and cat
out i portion of the squash, or it would have
weighed over one hundred lbs. Mr.. Mathews
is a man Of veractiy, and he assures US that hs
weighed the squash himself If any ono can
beat This, let US hear from him.-Lancaster
Ledger.
SALT of superior quality, is being manufac,
Lured by sol"r eraporatibn, in the Vicinity o.
| Corpus Christi. -: - - - -
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= Sosk Ct the New Jersey Wing Journals are
out in favor Of Mr. Nelaghuyssn for the Prssi.
dency.
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liza man will reap "whatsoever he soOeth"
what harvest of coats and breeches the tailor
will have one of these days.
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A STORY is told of an old Dutchman, for many
wears the keeper of the ferry at Oil Creek, who
wss one day crossing with large load OF pas
sengers, who, with one exception, address
each other us Colonel, Major, Captain, Judge,
etc. When the fare came to be paid, he charged
the titled men one shilling each. "What is my
fare 3" said the gentleman who had no title, af'
ter the rest had all paid. Your fare" said the
dutchman, "your fare is chust nothing-you lsl
de FIRST high private Yankee ever carried.
this creek, and you is Welcomed