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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05

An intelligent minister of The gospel late
ly remarked TO us that the present crusade
of bigoted Know.Noihines against the Cath
oiic sect will do more TO make infidels than
all that The avowed enemies Of Christianity
could have accomplished. 1t inculcales big.
dry ant selfshness where true minded men
expect Christian charity ard fellowship
II teaches persecution where true Christian
ity would inculcale fotbearance. 1t breathes
hostility where there should be humanity
Ii teaches man 10 hate and not to love his
fellow. It blots from The human heart the
sentiments OF human brotherhood charity
and love, which are The basis of The Chris
tiau religion ; and without which no IeIieI.
Gus profession is aught else Than q stumb.
ling block,
The K~now-No,hings accuse The Catholic
pfiests of interference in politics. And yet
in this age there is no hierarchy so unjns,
and oppressive as The Protestant Church OF
EngIaDd-iu this country there has been no
presumption Of priestcraft so unchristian and
~insolent as the protest OF 3000 Protestant
priests in The name of The Most High 10 The
Congress of The United States.
The many Protestant clersymen whshave
LETT the divine mission of their master and
the preaching of such Christian virtues as
charity, love and human brotherhood Tor the
political stump, or for the midnight denUn-
citation Of the Catholic citizen and Catholic
christian in a secret lodge, might learn a
lesson CT wisdom from the conduct OF Bishop
Hughes. This eminent and learned man
was IN 1886 rendered the highly mportan,
and delicate mission TO Mexico BY tho ad.
mi,i.tfation of Mr.. Polk the discretion and
sagaciiy OF MIR. Buchanan having discerned
the advantages that would accrue'by appoint.
ing a Catholic Pielate of such distinction
aud influence as Ambassador TO Mexico
But the Bishop fell that his mission vas al
home in the walks of religious consolation
and instruction, and he declined The most in
wiling political station at that time that could
be Offered 10 any man.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05

THEATRICAL MILLENNIUM ARRIvEp.-The
managers of a theatrical company al Roches.
Ter, N. Y, have issued a proclamation, in
which the following passage occurs:-'' Be-
ing both married men, with children we love
and wives we adore, will, we think, be a
sufficient guarantee that everything will be
conducted with strict propiety. and nothing
done or spoken but what the most faslidious
person may witness with pleasure. Parents
and guardisusl you may bring your wives
and children 10 enjoy a rational entertain
meit without any fear of their good taste be.
ing insu'ted, or their mod es'y put to The
blush.n
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05
One Of the Know.Nothings.

On Monday Of last week the resolutions
pending for The adjournment of the legislature
came up in The House. In the course of de-
bate Mr.. Morris said, that il was a matter Of
little moment 10 the people when the Lesis
latu:e adjourned-in fact it was none OF IheiE
business. The people did not understand the
position OF affairs hero as we'll as The mem.
bers. and if they thought. it right 10 stay they
should nave the frmness and decision TO do
SO, whether the people desire it or not. Il
the bill fixing a salary ofS5oo for each mem
Der during the session should pass, then il
matered not how long they remained in ses'
sion.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05

AUDITORS NOTICE,

Ia the matter ofhe Estate Of Jacob 0irer, deed.
NOTICE is hereby given to The heirs and
~ representatives Of Jacob Oliver, late OF
R~oaringcreek township, Columbia county,
deceased, that :he undersigned, has been ap-
pointed, by the Orphans Court Of Colombia
county, an auditor to make distribution of
the assets in the hands of Samuel Eck, al.
minislrator, of said deceased; and that 1 will
attend at my Office in C~aitawissa, for the pur.
pose oil discha-ging the duties OF said appoint.
ment, on Thursday the Sd day oil May, 1855,
when and where all persons interested. may
attend il they think proper.
f.. C. THOMSON,
Bloomsburg, April 4, 1853. Auditor.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05

On the 25ih inst by the Rev. WIN. J.
Eyer, MIR. JOSEPH GiGeR, and Miss PHrsr
KRuM, both of Mon,our twp.
In Berwick, on the 9Th of Fob. tastrby
the Rev. /. BAIL. MIR. Moons AcHsspAcn,.
and Miss Susan ANN SEipEL, both OF Orange
willie, Columbia CO., Pa.
In Berwick, on Feb. 24th, By the same.
Mr.. WILLIAM WALr, of Briarcreek, and
Miss MARY ANN BOWER, of Salem, Lug.
county.
In Berwick, March list, BY the same, Mr..
DAVID B. KLINE, and Miss ELIZABETH Rir-
TEsHoUsE, both of Briarcreek.
10 Berwick. on the 9Th inst. by the sauna,
Mr.. WILLIAM BRooKs, and Miss ANA THoM.
AS, both of Bloomsburg.
In Cattawissa Valley, on The iI,h inst.
by the same, Mr.. ADAM BRrscH, and Miss
MARY RsHRio, both Of the former piacey
On The same day, IN the same place, By
the same, Mr.. joseph SrAuFyERs and Miss
RETTA %LINpEMUTH.
In Bloomsbury, on Thursday evening'ths
18Th ult, by Rev. A. Z. Shafetts, Levi F.
Irwin, formerly of Clearfeld county, and
Miss MARY A. HoNEYBuRsER, OF Roaring
creek township, Columbia eonniy.
On Sunday evening March 25th in the NJ
E. Church OF Espyiown, by the Rev. ]. A.
Rose, MIR. B. F. RzIGHARD, of Light Street,
and Mrs. Mary E. TREMBLr, of Espytown,
both of Columbia CO.
In Berwick on the 20,h inst, by Ed. z.
nj. Alden, Mr.. Moses MARKLE, and Mi.s
HErTY REMLEy, both Of Briarcfeek township,
Columbia CO.
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LEsENa
In Caltaw issa, on Friday, 23i of March,
Miss REBE,cA ZAaa, aged i6 years. 9 months
and 10 days.

In Cattawi ssa, on Friday. 23d Of March,
Miss REBErcA ZAaa, aged l6 years, 6 months
and 10 days.
She was young, she was lovely.
She was gentle as The dove;
She has lett us-gone forever
To live with Him who re,gns above.
In Berwick, on Sunday evening March
25ih, FRANCIS E.. MILLER, aged 10 ysass, q
months and is days.
In Berwick, on the 18th INST, BERTHA M.
SEEsHoLTz, aged 2 years, 2 months and IL
days.
In Briarcreek, on the 18th of February,
GEORGE H. SnAEFFEs, aged 90 years, 7
months and 10 days.
liz Berwick, on the 18th of Feb. last, WILL
IAN OWEN, aged about 81 years.
In Caltawissa Valley. on the 10th inst.,.
PETER eldest son of David Rehrig, aged
is years, I months and IS days.
In Bloomsbury, on last Monday morning,
Mrs. ELIZABETH UEGyR, aged about 65 years.
In Bl%ocmsburg, OH last Monday morning,
CLARENCE, son oil Col. Levi L. Tate, aged
about a years.
AT his residence, in Cooper twp, Montour
CO., Of Saturday, the l7th day of March,
JAMES M'NINcH, a highly respected citizen,
aged rs years, 5 months and 2 days.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05
Cincinnati Election.

Al The late municipal election in Cincin.
nail the Know-Nothings RAISED a row at one
poll, took possession of the ballot boxes by
force, and destroyed the tickets. II was a
Ward in which there were many Germans,
and which i; was supposed would give some
600 or 700 majority against the Know.Noth
ings. Three Germans were reported to be
killed, and The Know-Ncihings paraded tie
street with a cannon.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05
Prohibition In Wisconsin,.

The Wisconsin legislature recently passed
a prohibitory liquor law which The Governor
vetoed with some forcible objections. A
salute of artillery was fired at Milwaukee in
honor OF The veto. But the Legislature has
since passed another bill nearly similar in
character, and avoiding the strongest objec.
tons of the Governor. This passed by near.
ly q two-lhird vote.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05

Result Of Vietories,--A letter from London
says:-0ver zoe. o6o have been collected in
aid of the wives and children of The dead end
wounded soldiers. Trade suffers dreadfully.
Half the aristocracy are in mourning for the
death OF Kiusmen, in the Crimea, and all
fancy sales are ended. The usual quantity
Of amusements (balls, &c.,) is curtailed for
the same cause. Every third person | NEE,
is in mourning.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE..

NOTICE is hereby given that leiterstes.s-
~ men,ary upon The estate of Joshua Webb,
late OF Centre township Columbia county, de.
ceased, have been granted to the undersign-
ed residing in Centre township. All persons
indebted TO the said estate are requested to
make payment without delay, ard lhoss/hav-
ing accounts 10 present them for settlement TO
SOLOMON NEYHARD,
Centre, April 3, '55-6w. Executor.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05
Kansas Election.

A dispatch from Weston, via ST. Louis,
says that the rro-slavery ticket on The north
side Of Kansas river, had 1000 majority, and
that there was no opposition 10 The pro-sla-
very ticket in Burr, Oak OF Atchison pre-.
cipcts.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05

The new mode of building, BY concrete
walls, is getting into extensive practice, and
by the best aid Of chemistry and philosophy,
has now been brought to it's ulmos, perfection
This kind of wall lie built of large and small
stones; some are quite large, and each stone
is embedded in lime and cement moEar, with
other chemicals, which in a short time makes
The whole mass one hard and solid rock
The wall, when built, leaves on the outside
a beautiful surface, which may be finished
with mastic or stucco. Buildings Of this
kind are dryer, more subs and more
economical.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05

q Pleasant--ro lie behind a log an hour
or TWO, on a cold day, waiting for a flock of
ducks 10 approach You, and just as they come
within range, see them suddenly scattered
by a shot from some 'yshoo's" rife, VITO
iancies he can "kill a duck al five hundred
yarde, just as easy as nothir !n
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05

EDlroRs IN TIE ENGLISH M~lNIsrRY.-Ths
recent change in the British Cabinet has
turned out of The Office of Secretary of The
Board of Trade, Sir Robert Lowe, one Of the
editorial writer's of the London Times; and
conferred The post of Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer on S. G. c. Lewis, The editor of the
Edinburgh Reunw.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05

n Land warrants are in good demand in
New York, and worth $3.50 to sl65-parts
in proportion. Wbsn the new ones are is.
sued under tie act of the late Cong ress, i, is
probable the price will decline somewhat.
There will, however, be nm supply from this
source for some time.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05

q We understand that Judge Gilmore
refused all licenses 10 Fayetle and Washing.
ton Counties, during the late session Of the
courts in those counties.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05

e ALL advertisements to insure ipser
lioG must bs banoed in by Tuesday evening
of tho week they are intended to be pub.
Iished.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05

WHAT CONSISTENCY The national con-
venlion of the frecsoilers in 1852, held at
Pittsburgh, over which body John P. Hale
PRESIDED, passed the following resolution -
Resolved, That emigrants and erits from
the Old World should find g cordial ~seeeonse
to homes OF comfort and fields of enterprise
in the New; and ere,y attempt TO abridge
their privileges of becoming citizens and
owners OF The soil among us ought to be resis-
ted w,th ,nteriNk determination"
This resolution, it is said, was reported by
Henry Wilson, The new Senator From Mass.
achusetts. Both Wilson and Hale are now
leading men in The new and prosc,iptive Or
der of know nothings! Was there ever a
more mercenary set of ~demagogues than
the ambitious men who lead in The councils
of this secret political party? AS for Hale,
We lsok upon him as a selfish and unprlnci.
pied politician.-Hartford Times.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05
From the Middle States Medical Retor msr.
HINTS FOR APRIL.

Well Aprit--pouting, f%retful, ~perfdious
APRIL has come again. 1t was an enthusias.
tic writer of sunny Italy who declared it to be
to May and June what "sweet fifteen" in the
age of woman, is to passion-stricken eighteen
and perfect two and twenty. But we who
reside SO near where Boreas reigns canno,
appreciate the truthfulness ofthe comparison
unless it be in its rapid alienation of sun.
shine and shower, which the writer would
empare to "smiles and tears" Why at one
time with her clear sky and mild breeze:
from the South, she tempts us abroad, prom
ising us a fair and pleasant day, when 10.
as we, relying upon her word, sally forth in
our lighter garments TO prosecute business OF
take a
"rural walk
Der hills, through valleys, or by rivers brink, "
that we may fully enjoy the prospective
beauties of the day, become enlivened up by
the genial warmth of the sun, and gladdened
by the songs of the feathered choristers of
the grove, with peyidy and fyul anger, she
changes her winning countenance! dark and
threatening clouds begin to gather, and be-
fore we can possibly retreat from the dis
lance to which the fair e~nchantress has
drawn US back to our warm and comfortable
parlor, down comes the pitiless shower with
all the spite that Eurus can impart chilling
us through and through, and causing one TO
exclaim of April as did the celebrated for
eigner of our climate--"it is one great res
cal that can never be trusted" or in the
language of the Poet
"Oh sky!
Why didst thou promise such a beauteous day
And make me travel forth without my cloak!2"
To err is said to be the lot of humanity,
but to change is the privilege of April. And
as this month is now upon us, perhaps n
few words of caution to such of our readers
as are upon their pilgrimage from the prison
house of Disease to the promised land of
Health, may not be out of place. Beware
how you trust the syren promises of the
tickle and perfdeous Geni ruling the thirty
days to come. You may read Of light dress:
you may think of venturing abroad without
sure defences against the northern blasts and
numbing frost, but be careful that you con-
tinue to wear your thick and wintry garments,
flannel, comfortable hose and thick shoes,
aye, and all those Questionable but most
necessary projections from the ~invasions of
disease, noisy catarrhs, twitehing rheuma-
tisms, and the innumerable sequences of
exposure. Should these timely hints be dis
regarded, and pain and suffering follow, throw
the censure not upon us, nor charge them to
the "~dispensations of providence" but place
them where they belong, to yourselves, your
objectionable carelessness and neglect. If
friendly advice will not teach you wisdom, a
dear bought experience may.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-04-05

Eer Messrs. Dreifuss G. Co., will soon re-
ceive a new stock Of fashionable clothing
ftom The city, and gents will DO we'll to look
in and brush up. The promenading season
is coming on, and no bird can be handsome
without fine feathers, The ladies can also
ind in MIR. Kline's cases many nice things
for them.
u Tbs residence and boarding house OF
William Rooms, late Sheriff of Luzerne coun-
ty, connected with his furnace at Hunlock's
Creek, was burned on Sunday the 25lh uli.
The valuables and books were saved. The
fire was entirely accidental, being caught by
The stove-pipe in the roof.
II Whoever OF our readers will visit Mr..
Smiths pocket book and dressing case man
ufactory in Philadelphia, will be surprised to
see how large a variety of articles in his inc
his ingenuity has contrived.
q The law requires that every township
officer should be sworn before entering upon
the discharge of their duties. We understand
that in some instances this important matter
has been neglected.
e Quite anumber o ffemale school teach
ers have received certificates upon examina-
ton during The past week. Those who wish
TO visit Us next week for a like purpose will
remember that we shall be absent al Harris.
burg until after Thursday.
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LIST OF

ID EMAINlNG in the Post Office Of Caata.
~ visa, for the quarter ending March
The true Democrat., 1855-09-18
SEARCT FEMALE SENIN VARY.

'1NHE Trustees of this Institution take pleasure in
 announcing to the public that its first session will commence on the Sth day of October next, under the supervision of Rev. James Martin, recently of Pra- Tie county, Ark Principal, and competent assist ants.
 The character and qualifications of Mir. Martin, emnentlv qualify him for the position, and the trus tees in making this announcement, feel confident that they have engaged the services of one. than whom there is better calculated to take charge of such school and to build up permanent Institution for the education of Females in the South.
 The Institution is situated in the immediate vicinity of the town of Searcy of the most beautiful and fourishng villages in the westpossessing every ad vantage of health and good society," containing min eral springs that possess great medicinal vrtues with in five minutes walk of the Seminary buildings mak- ing it eligible point where parents visit their daughters during the sicky season, and enjoy the benefits of the health invi igorating waters.
 While they invite patronage, they would assure the public that no effort will be wanting upon the part of the Principal the Board of Trustees to further the interests of the school and to make it what it is designed to bethe best institution for the education of females in the South or West.
 There will be two sessions in the year. consisting of five months each
 Terms of Tuition per Session. Trinary department ......-..........$! $!o oo ouniof Siiss. Iz oo Senior Class. l5 % Persons desiring instruction in the Ancient or Mo dern Languages, Drawing, Painting and Music will be charged extra.
 Students received at any time, and charged from the time of entering until the end of the session No deduction will be made on account of absence except in cases of protracted sickness.
 sza Boarding can be had in private families at $40 per session, including washing ligts, fuel, etc By order of the Board of Trustees.
 DECIUS MoCREERY. President J. w. MCCoNAUGHEY, Secretary, etc.
 Searcy White county, Ark, Aug. 25th, 1855.
 47-tf
 The Pine Bluff Republican will copy If and for word their bill to Trustees or this office
 'sGrind Your Own Grist!,,
The true Democrat., 1855-09-18
HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS.
 RECTOR HDETSE

THE undersigned, having purchased the interest of C. t. WARREN. Esq. in the '' Rector House, at these celebrated Springs, and being sole proprie- tor will be prepared, from the first day of February lS55 to accommodate visitors in the m st comforts ble manner. and at the most reasonable rates. He has greatly improved the convenience of warm bath ing, by the erection of new, commodous and conve nien bath houses.
 The thousand miraculous cures performed by the hot bathing at these springs, have astonished the most scientific. RHEUMATISM, PARALYSIS ScRoFU- LA SYPHILIS. and almost every other disease readily yield to the efficacy of the baths.
 The services of an accomplished and experienced physician con be had at moments notice
 Persons desirous of visiting these Springs are in formed that there are boats leaving Napoleon almost daily for Little Rock, where there is tri-N Aeklv line of stages, over good road to the Springs being about twev hours of staging. W. STIDHAM. '
 Hot Springs, Ark, Jan. IT. 1854.
 F. S.-He has succeeded in putting up in good or der 40 50 tons of Ice and is having erected splendid Ice Cream Saloon. ian17l lv
The true Democrat., 1855-09-18
E. RICHARD BRAGG.
sS=gSS- Coach and Wagon Maker,
 l lE.SEECIEILIA informs the citizen

ID )ESFECTFULLY informs the citizens Oi Il Little Rock and the surrounding country, that he is now prepared to make all kinds of work, con- ssting of Wagons Buggies, Carts, Drays and truck and timber wheels for mills and every kind of plan taton Also blows and cultivators of different patterns cotton scrapers and sweeps of various pat terms; all kinds of mill and gin irons made to order Repairings of all kinds done in the ncatest style at my old stand opposite the Anthony House.
 .zy~ On hand 30,000 feet choice seasoned lumber to be made up to order.
 Nov 22. 1858 1Y R. B.
The true Democrat., 1855-09-18

TNHE popularity of this article as a medical die, l drink, and its intrinsic superiority over all other alcoholic stmuants are estabshedtacts in the hiso- Ty of dieetiCs, which no man ventures to deny.
 Even those who inveigh against the of dfusvs stimuans, under any circumstances have the condor to admit that Wole's Schiedam Aromatic Sehnapps is the purest of them all.
 ltwould be literally flying in the face ofdemonstra- ton to do otherwise; for the most accurate and en- nent chemists of the United States have analysed the preparation and pronounce it free from the deete- rous elements found, in greater less degree, in every other kind of spurious liquor
 fresh supply of the above, just received and foi sale by VIM. GEORGE & BRO.
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STANDARD WORKS.

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 History of Braddock's Expedition, by Sargent; Our Countrymen, brief memoir of eminent Ame- ricans by Losing, author of Fied-book of the Re voution, l vol;
 Biography of Distinguished Men, l vol; The History of Mason & Dixon's Line; pamphlet; Rush, on the V oice, 4th edition enlarged; Drake, on the Principal Diseases, 2d series; General Notions of Chemistry, Illustrated; trans lated from the French.
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JOHN sIDDALL. ALEX. P. GREENE. JOHN 0. M'GEEHE. |ENDDALL, GREENE X CO.,, Cotton Factors. D Commission and Forwarding Merchants, No. $ Camp street, New Orleans. July 5. 1853
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