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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-08-02
More Bad News for Spectators In Dear
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The Boston Post says" We have superb
weather, and corn is growing beautifully
throughout New England. Grass turns ouI
we'll, as far as heard from ) and pot atoes---
nobody saw healthier vines than are now in
blossom"
We fear we caEnoi give the sretulators 10
dear food any consolation this year IN the
hopes Of famine. The country, favored by
Providence and with mans industry, has
been made to yield bountifully, so that dill.
igence aud wisely directed labor shall bs
properly rewarded. With all this undoubied
abundance, however, prices will not be as
low as in former years. In fact, they are
likely TO be as high as labor engaged inmann-
featuring and mechanical pursuits can fAd il
convenient TO pay, or thai capitalists in these
pursuits can allow in wages and proftably
carry on their business. High prices Of food
though special benefit TO the speculator, is
a general evil 10 the community, aud partc-
ularly to the industrious portion OF it, not en-
gagged in agricultural production. Such pri-
ces diminish the purchasing power Of the la
borer's wages, which is equivalent to re-.
duction oftheir'wages, and at the same time
they cunail the employers means of giving
them work, for the increased cost of the man
ufaciured production, through the high pri-
ces Of food, lessons the demand for i's con-
sumption.
High prices Of food, therefore, affect bust :
ness very seriously, and the promise of album
dance is always indicative Of better tunes
for the laborer AT present, probably, mil
lion of men in Europe are Withdrawn from
production to carry on wasting war with
each other, immense quantities of food are
DESTROYED, and wide exten. Of country, in
peaceful times adding TO the general store Of
wealth, will be given up TO devastation
With such adverse causes in operation abroad
to counteract the bounties of nature al home,
this country will probably be'called upon to
make up the deficiency arising from war
This will, in some measure, tend to keep up
prices Of food at home, though We nave hope,
from The general piospeci Of the crops, thai
there will be enough to supply readily any
demand which will naturally be made. .npon
US, and prices be prevented from getting
above a just and proper average. But spec.
ulators need not despair. There may be
nothing in the season and the crops 10 war
rant comfortable croak, but they will find
in mans folly and barbsrity Sufficient eau
ses f" TO keep prices from becoming rulnously
low.-Ledger.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-08-02
Singular Law of Mind.

A great many learned opinions have been
published on the cons!iiulionaIity-we do not
say expediency--bui the constituiionaly of
prohibitory laws IN general; more especially
those Of New York and Massachusetts,. This
is scientific question, depending for its so.
luton on the abstract, legal Interpretation of
the fundamental laws Of those states, and of
civil liberty itself. Now, is il not very singu.
lar that the opinion Of every individual prob.
ably who has given one, comedies exactly
with his practice. II he is an absiinent him.
self, then prohibitory laws are constitutional.
If he drinks little, then they are unconslilu-
tional, and opposed to the plain inalienabIe
principles Of civil freedom.
II is curious fact, ifit is one, as is suppo-
sed, worth looking into, in connection with
the temperance question. 1t is more COM
prehensive than that much agitaled subject, !;
for il raises the inquiry, To what extent do
the abstract, logical deductions Of the intel
lect Of the best men depend upon their own
characters-on The personal advancement
made by them in pure, genuine morality
Such phenomenon, as that presented 20 The
public now by our juris,s, deserves 10 be
gensralized with law Of the human mind,
which may 60 far TO explain and account for
the Otherwise mysterious varieties in conduct
and opinion among mankind. If by study
ing ano,her's character with respect to prac-
teal morality, one may have pretty certain
clue 10 bis real sentiments and Judgments, il
will be important, that the doctrine should be
widely known, for j, will be very useful
guide in more departments Of life than one.
Much light will be thrown by il on pollics
and politicians, in special manner. The
question is, then, do men draw their opinions
and judgments, even of an abstract sort, very
much from their own inclinalions, character,
and habits
Is there, then, total abstinent among all
the learned gentlemen who have pronounced
against the conslitutiorsliiy Of prohibiiory
lawsi Is there an habiiual drinker, however
moderate, among the equally learned men
who have declared such laws constitution
al?
These queries are put, not for reflection
on either class of gentlemen, but 10 elicit
most sineular fact, il il really exists, for the
illustration Of law Of mind. No implica-
tion whatever Is intended, nor the least, that
ons Of them is mol just us worthy as the 9TH
ef,--Ne.Uark Sentinel
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Behavior in society.

The person who goes into society with the
simple wisbto please and 10 be pleased gen.
orally succeeds in both objects.
The individual who wishes 10 be welcome
in society mus, extinguish in h,mssH the
weak desire of showing of
To dress in more costly styIs than shs
majority Of the company can afford u the ex-
IRENE Of vulgariiy.
But to be indif1sssnl to dress 10 usually
mark Of excessive vanity as though one
would say, q am charming enough without
the aid Of outward adonment.
The forms Of etiquette are the safeguards
against imperlinenee, and il Is best, In mis-
cellaneous company, 10 observe them pune
tiliohsy.
To be perfectly polite il is only necessary
TO be perfectly jus,--to conform 10 the golden
ruIe--to render 10 all their due Of respect,
consideration, and service.
To acquire elegance Of manner obssrve,
those who possess il, and divine their secret.
Self possession is half the battle, a good heart
and little practice viii do the rest
The.mosi graceful thing aperson can do in
company is to pay attention TO those who are
least likely TO have aitention--that Is, those
whose friendship does not confer honor, nor
their conversation pleasure.
Affectalion is tho bane ofsccial intercourse
al present. All who would really please must
avoid 4 utterly.
In fine, those who wish 10 please IN socis-
ty mus, have kind heart, well informed
mind, and graceful manner, and becoming
attire. These are welcome everywhere
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TsxAs.--The dustin Gazette states that
such Democrats as have been entrapped into
the Kncw-Nothing order are rapidly leaving
il. A Stampede is going on that will soon
leave the secret society high and dry in
Texas. y
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Fast woman.

The Hon. P. De Boucherville, of Canada,
has written 10 aMedical Journal, giving =
account of a.young woman. who b -
for several months withonn
The girl.is only seventies
the Doctor assures us lh67
humbug in the matter. III
on certainly. lfpeople can
ling or drinking, receive aIIfhef
lal and otherwise, BY Spiritual Tel
invarious methods do away with til 1lulll||
necessities Of life, we may ooncluds wiiho
friends, the Millefites, that the Millennium Il
certainly very near at hand
( The power oithe yonng lady above spo-
ken Of, is truly a very desirable one, in these
tu0s Of high prices, and perhaps she is on
Is doing Il 10 make the village butcher be-
como more reasonable in his terrns.--N. Y.
Pisdymse.
a Uneasy is the hand that wears wig
in gale Of WIND, M ~
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FEMALE MEDlcAL SruDENrs.--A new bom-
@opathic College is being erected in Cleve-
land, Ohio, in which there is department
for female students, with lectures and dem.
onsirations Of their own sex.
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was too old and frail TO escape, and that 1
did not expect to cure her. He said that he
did not expect to see her cured but he wish
ed me to attend upon her: The other fout
were small children, none more than twelve
months old, whose frail vitality seemed I'd
yield to the overpowering force Of the dis
ease, before the necessary medicinal impress
sions could he effected.
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n Few proverbs are more pi,hy and ex-
pfsssive than the following, OF more calcuIa-
ted 10 be serviceable, both in public and p.i-
yats life -" Make yourself sheep and ths
wolves will eai you.n
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- In Egypt they seem to study comfort
without regard 70 propriety, ihs summer suit
Of 9 gentleman of fashion consisting Of a
straw hat, y shirt collar and q tooth-pick,
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a A ripple in the silent pool from tho
falling Of pebble extends its circles to lis
confines, in relation to the force Of the agi-
taiion, and 80 Il Is with the dissemination Of
disease.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-08-02

n always be prepared fof DEATH This
was The admoni.ion Of Missouri elder. a
he placed in his sons bell Two bowie knives
and . revolver.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-08-02

CT Hot Collecting printers ac-
counts when the mercury is dancing q fam
dango in the ninelies. Grading rye on a bill
side isn'i a. comparison.
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q The melon-cholic days have come,
when pains under the apron do mos, abound,
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W Many people drop tear al the sigh,
Of distress who would do better 10 drop six
pence.
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THE STAR OF THE NORTH

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a. Uneasy is the hand thai wears wig
in q gale Of wipd, sH es
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-25
Smith O'Rrien,

The London Morning Advertiser Of April 2Sd,
has strong article recommending The entire re-
movaI OF the ban nf exile from VIM Smith o Brlep'
1t expresses its disgust at the perseverance with
which BRUSH ministers visit h"ir indignation upon
the head OF one of he few honest mrn This age Of
expe0lency has produced 'Would.' excai,ns The
Advertiser, that at this moment, when England
is hurrying daily into periIs which year aga
would have appeared impossibilIiies, we could see
as pure and earnest patriotism on tins side d
the channel as that for which William SmIh
OBrien is an exile
The Adver User then goes on 10 inform US lD".
petition for The removal Of the sentence passed
upon that gentleman is in course OF signature, ihm
ii has be"n signed by several members Of the
House of Peers, and by nearly 1870 membr" o.
The House oil Commons, and maRy-rnagnaies"
political life. The hope is EXPIRE ssed thai The dI'
grace wilt be removed from England Of PersFrO
ting man whose sole offence was that he lo7eO
his country, mol wisely perhaps, but certainly
we'll.
The London journalist thinks that the cause J"
which OBrien suffered, is so hopeless now lD'
his presence in Ireland would not be the cause I"
any difficulty. ireland says the Adverlisei
unfortunately for England no less than for her'e
is at this moment too intent either on EN- gra!on'
or in the daily avocatons Of life, TO Underla"
political agitation. We should be glad if she were
alive to the dangers which threaten the e"Plfs,
for, though she has had but small share Of "
prosperity, she will be sure to come in for 'U'
quanum its mishaps. She's coniributrS' oI'
OF her poverty, to the millions which the Engn'"
government has squandered and is squa"d''%'rss
on services badly performed. She has sent 10 Wv
Cimea at least onc-t third of that glorious army "
martyrs to the funkeyism Of this iOrd.lovng %
ton; and her chivalrous blood warns The nea',
Of the gallant DeLscy Evans,awho would "Dr.
taken the British army into SebasfoPol mon"I
ago, had not the same funkeyisrn gwen me cur.
command 10 pen and ink. general because y
was a lord, instead of appointing to it a solder
consummale skill, daring. energy, and prudence
But Ireland looks on, while disaster follows olsi
aster. with much The same apathy as E"g'an,
does content, perhaps, with having sent ou
soldiers to act, and historian 10 record the hgI'
with sisters from her converts TO watch BY wv
bedside Of The sick and wounded at Smyrna apa
Scutsri, or dishearened for political strife OJ
dsunion OF that band Of Liberal members "
made such sacrifices to return at the last elecO''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-25

o. We stepped few days since into The ex-
tensive Saddle and Harness establishment of Shaw
d Palmer TO look at a self of harness, put I'D for
a gentleman of this town. They were made OF
the most superior leather, trimmed and mounted
with heavy silver plate. and The workmanship will
compare, tor elaborate finish and tasty execution,
with any done in the Union. Ii is with pleasure
we call attention TO this elegant specimen of do.
mestIc manufacture, because 1t proves that cur ar
iIsans only require the patronage TO supersede the
necessity of ever sending North or elsewhere for
any thing in their line.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-25

o. Since the vCrwhelming exposure oil III"
tendency Of Know Nothingsm, by the Hon. Mr..
Crarge, in this town on Tuesday OF our Superior
Ccurt we nave heard nothing of the spread, though
camdnr compel US 10 say have heard much OF
the contraction OF the order. The house was so
den seIy crowded during The speech, that we had
not room TO take notes, and our engagements were
such riIut did have time 10 c6mml; Our lIn
pressions u wri ing al the time ii was delivered,
end we know incapacity too well to attempt to
supply his arguments.
Without boastng, we hope we will be permitted
10 say, tina! Mr.. Craige's eflnrt on the occasion
was mastery, and his denuncialons of The order
while II calm and respectful was writhing. and
more heads OF the monster than strangled
in The struggle. NJ. Crage's speech more than
met the expectations Of his friends. Who proud
OF the intellectual proves and high bearing Of
their champion, and will do more Than heretofore
to secure his triumpha return. He is just the
man for the crisis; bold, well informed and above
the considerations Of mere party. His career in
the next Congress all feel must rebound 20 the
good Of the common country,
AS yet The Know Nolhings without a can.
didate in the field. II is rumored that the council
had meeting in some dark, out of he-way place,
on Monday night of our court, and attempted to
make nomination, but failed but of this, of
course, we e know nothing"
All efforts 10 distract and divide The democratic
party by bringing out man who formerly acted
with them, will end in smoke. One of sufficient
influence to do harm cannot be induced to take
the track
Mr.. Caldwell. who is now a candidate, distinct.
ly stated that he is the candidate Of the whig
party, that he is not TO be transferred and there.
fore he docs not expect the Know Nothing vote.
While we are willing to admit that some wishey-
washry democrats have deserted and gone over
to the midnigh! order, are well satisfied that
we will gain more wings than will loose demo-
Gratis. The chvaIry of the old Clay party is
with US, and with they are determined to
Strike till the midnight foe expires,
Strike for the T affairs and Their fires,
Strike for the green graves of their sres-
For God and Liberty"
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Mr.. STEPHENS LETTER.-The Macon Tele

Mr.. STEPHENS LETTER.-The Macon TeIe.
graph, speaking OF Mr.. Stephens letter, says:
"lt is powerful assault upon the Know. Moth
ings-iosical, thoughtful and eIoquent-in no way
evasiVe or ambiguous-but plain, pertinent and
conclusive. He is opposed TO them to their
principles and 10 their mode of organzation-op
posed to their Macon Northumberland to them
through, and out and OUT
alt Is letter of which he may be proud-a
letter worthy Of his reputation as deep thinker
and profound politician-a letter which will keep
thousands Of patriotic Wings from the Order
letter which he may point to. throughout his
whole life, rs proof of bis defiance 10 secret
prescription, and noble instance of his fidelity
TO the great principles of civil and religious liberty
II will kee? we'll. Many years from now it will
be read with interest. 1t is one of the most en-.
during monuments he has erected 10 his fame"
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The KANSAS Tronhles

CHICAGO. May Is, lS55.-George S. Park !,
late OF the Parkvllle LumInary, publishes letter
in the ST. Louis Democrat slaring that Atchison
and Strlngfeliow have organized secret society,
pledged in force Of arms to expeI all Freesoilers
from Missouri and Kansas, even at the risk of
disunion.
All the Wing AMI Benton pr sses are to be des.
iFoyed, and cannon were being conveyed to des.
Hoy The hotel at Kqnsas, aud the presses at Law.
'"pc". He says Atchison iastigaIed The des,ruc.
ZION Of The Luminary. He has telegraphed Gov
Price and President Pierce on the subject, and
promises further Developments
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-25

JUDGE LoRING.-The Union considers the re-.
fusal Of Gov. Gardiner to remove Judge Lnring
10 obrdierce to the vote of the Massachusetts Leg.
lslature trick TO affect he Virginia election,
and IN another article shows that the Governor
voted for his removal from his position of law pro.
!esso- at Harvard, and is bitter 10 his denun.
Citations oil Judge LIS inAexible execution Of the
fugitive slave law as any man in the State. In
thus connection we may not inappropriately add
that it is we'll understood that Governor Gardiner
withheld his signature from the removal fla, only
in the hope of securing the defeat of Wise by so
doing; not hesltating 10 give that reason to his
political friends no have conversed with him ON
The subject adding that the cause Of ani-slavery
has at this time Far more gain by securing the
defeat of Wise and his friends in Virginia than by
the removal Of Judge Loring - Wash. Star.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-25

IHE CRoPs.-From all quarters at the North
and West and the Middle States the accounts of
the growing crops are full Of promise. II the
season should continue as favorable as il has been
hitherto, much larger aggregate OF breadstuffs
will be raised this year in The country at large
than was ever known before. The mouths of the
croakers will be stopped with abundance, and pri
ces will come down-down-down. We saw this
vii! spd must be so, provided the season shall con
tiDuc ias orable as i has been hitherto.
Journal Of Commerce.
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STILL ANoTHER.-The Hon. Alexander H.
Stephens OF Georgia, the most brilliant member Of
the Wing party at the South, has come out against
the Secret Conspiracy, in and address of remar.
kable eloquence and power. Mr. Stephens is dis
unguished for an ardent attachment to the Union
and true devotion 10 the rights of the Souh.-
He has The sagncity to discern and the courage 10
denounce the anti.sIavery aim and tendency OF the
Know Nothing Order.-Rich. Eng.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-25

We saw Yankee. who had just arrived at Kan.
sas few days ago, mnutely examining darkie,
who was driving yoke of cattle attached to a
water sled. The negro hud one end of large
rope around the horns Of the near OK and then
coiled up, resting the surplus his own shout.
der, as hunter wears his shot pouch. Yankee
seemed TO be at loss to understand The relative
POSITIONS, OF OK and negro, and we will wager a
shilling that letter IS by this tin" on IFS way
to The East, informing he friends Of Yankee rha'
among other things he has witnessed among the
barbHrous SouthernerS, he saw yoke of oxen
working gro.'-hansaS Gazette.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-25

THE RAIL RoAD.-The Rail Road Bridge is
now completed and tbr cars are running across
it. The timber is laid down as far as Lexington :;
the hands will now GO ahead and will soon have
the Road finished 10 that place. We hope the
citizens OF Lexington will have jolly jubation
on the arrival of the cars to that place. and give
all an invitation-prin,er's devils and all
SALISBURY Banner
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CHARLOTTE:
CHARLOTTE MARKET.
CHARLOTTE, May "a, 1855.

CHARLOTTE, May a, 1913.
Cot:on-comIng in briskly,-buoyanr with an
upward tendency. Extremes ranging from - TO
10 cents.
FIour-no, much on sale, from 81 to 10.
Corn-Sl to 81 .05.
Meal-Sl to SI.05
Bacon-hog round, l0c.
SaII-S2 SO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-25

GrANo.-The Baltimore Patriot announces by
authority that the Peruvian Government contcm.
plates making radical charge in its manner OF
condncIHg The gnano business, and he price OF The
article Is 10 be soon reduced to SIS per ton
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Lincoln May 18th 1855.
To tie Editors Of Ike Banner,

GENTLEMEN In your issue Of May 4th you
say that Mr.. Fisher and myself spoken of by
the "knCw Nothing Party as their Candidate for
Congress. | am that such a report has
been IN circulation for some time past, but have
paid no attention 10 it regarding it a matter OF
into the public Journals, and seeming to be con-
sidered a matter OF some importance by them |
deem it proper TO make public disclaimer on
my part Of any such intention, being candi.
dale for Congress, of permitting my name 10
be used by that party for such purpose, under any
circumstances whatever.
1t is not my desire TO be a member OF Congress,
nor could accept seat in that body il rendered
10 me. Rut even If | sought n seat IN the national
councils should crrtaIniy not seek to supp!ant
The Hon. Burton Crage. with whose course in
Congress | am perfectly satisfied.
Very truly yours.
J. F. IIOKE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-25
From the Salisbury Banner.
Col. John r.. HOke.

AS we expected the report that this sterling
Democrat would be the Know Nothing candid ate
for Congress IN opposition to Mr.. Crage is like
the many false tales gotten up to distract The Demo.
cratic Party. The following letter nails the report
TO The counter as false
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-25

A BUSINESS MANN hen you buy or sell,
let or hire make d clear bargain, end never trust
10 We shan't disagree about it,
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Upland. Mobile. New Orleans
MiddIing, 5 16d. SD. 57-16l.
FAIR, 57-Sd. 57-S8. 6l-Sd.
The stock compared with that Of last year now
shows deficiency of l 90 coo bales in American
descriptions, and 10 the total of all kinds the de-
crease amounts to nearly 3OO,O 900 bales.