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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-01-18

Lieuoh Law AMENDMENT IN RHoDE Is!
LAND Previous to The adjournment of the
Rhode Island Legislature, an important
amendment 10 the Liquor Law was passed,
authorizing the arrest, confinement aud fine
of any person found drunk in any Of the
towns of the State bat il such intoxicated
person shall disclose tho name Of the person
who furnished the liquor with which he got
drunk, and shall give evidence against said
person, be may be discharged from imprison.
ment and persons furnishing Intoxicating
liquors, giving or selling, are liable TO prose-
cution. TLe vote fcr the bill stood 4s ysiS
10 42 nays.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-01-18

Iconiiden,ly anticipate for il, day OF
greater perfection and wider influence NO
better object can engage The attention oil
government, CT consume its means, than the
education of the people in The most COM
prehensiye sense of the Term; embracing
the use Of letters, the cultivation fof TIC
moral faculties, and the diffusion ol lsehrIsilan'
truth la this we have the surest guarantee
for the perpeluiiy OF cur republlcSn eosetn'
menr, and for the enjoymect of civil liberty
and religious freedom. Such an education
may be safely claimed as tue most potent
means OF preventing crime--of increasing
individual happiness and national dignity
of promoting christianity and csllizauon--
of exlerpaling moral and political evi's-ot
elevaling, disnifying and adjoining our So
cal condition.
Our vatiuus charitable and reformatory
institutions credilable TO the State, aud
which, III their practical operations, have
done so much for the relief Of suffering hui
tnaniy-will claim the continued care and
bounty OF the Commonwealth.
The Stals Euantc Hospital at Harrisburg,
under its present efficient control and man.
agement, meets The just anticipalions OF It's
wise aud benevolent advocates. lis hu-
name and benignan, agency in ame!Iora-
ling the condition of the unfortunate class
tor whose relief it was designed, can be
judged by no ordinary standard. The benz
eft OF such an institution rise .shesazz11l
mere pecuuiary esliaalszGl
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TIE STAR OF TIE NORTH
is published eUery Thursday Morning, BY
Il. w. WEAVER,

OFFlCE-Up stairs, in the neo brick building
on The south side Of Main street, third
square below Market.
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within six months from the time of sub
scribing; two dollars and fifty cents if not
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ceived Tor less period than six months: no
Gisconiinuance permitted until all arrearages
are paid, unless at the option of the editor !
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and twenty-five cents for each additional in
sertion. 4 liberal discount will be made 10
those who advertise by the year.
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Neither of these buildings hdv q re
sumo, been erected without invds& lhei
projectors in pecuniary liability, ahd laps
loss. The entire State has defpI Eefes
in such truely mertorious insiitt.i bnt
whatever relief can be given 10 iie1 shs
Legislature, consistently with tho 1llior
OF the Treasury OF our public enga ents
should be cheefully extended.
The interests of Agriculture are 1EzeH.ly
commended 10 your care. Extens|S< and
energetic efforts have been recently made
10 disseminate correct information dzIlHeEn.
ing this great pursuit, and in this 81 to
confer upon the farmer tho advansa zrf a
r 4 l~ Il.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-01-18

) auy,RAwER GOODS, Spotted Swiss. Bog
IL Jaeoneit Null, Cambric, Swiss Muslin
Bishop Lawns, sale Bard Muslin just rsceiy-
ID ct the Store OF SiupNsru
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'tnbiished in Philadelphia, for the mental
training of the idiolic and the ludeci!e---
The astoni shing results i: has already a.
chieyed in developing aud invis oranng The
weak and clonded intellect, should secure
FOR i, public confidence aud patronage. il
commends itself 10 the bounty and care Of
the Stale.
The institutions for the education OF the
Deaf and Dumb, aud Blind, will also need,
as they Justly merit, tho usual annuity from
the Stale. They are in flourishing condi-
lion, and con nlinue t6 beslow numbe eIlsss
blessings upon the unfortunate beings CON-
lnhed 10 tneir charge. el- ea
AS scheme for correcting and reclaiming
wayward aud offending youth, the House oil
Reiune stands pre-eminent; and is every
where gaining public confidence. Its gen.
oral influence upon this class of errng crea.
lures, is far more efsclual and humanizns
than thai of the ordinary modes of punish
I ment II takes charge OF those whose oaen.
ces are often the result of circumstances
rather Than criminal intent; who fall by the
influence of bad example, Of wicked associ.
alton, Of IDLE habits or animal necessities ;
! or who sin because of the uller want of NOR
al and mental perception: who do wrong
rather Than right, because they have no; the
power 10 distinguish between them. For
such unfortunate beings, the House of Ref
! uge possesses The advantages OF restrain and
correciiou--with moral and intellectual train
ing, as well as OF instruction in the usual
pursuits of life, without ,he disgrace and
chilling influence of prison confnemeni.- -
The results, therefore, often are, tha. its in
males go back 10 society, cured of all moral
detection, and compelsutto fill tho place oi
correct and useful members OF communi-
y. ..s... 81. :..t
During the past summer, The magnificent
structure erected under the supervision oi
cer,aiu benevolent gentlemen of Philadel-
phia, as a new House of Refuge, was CON-
plelej and thrown open for public inspec.
lion. TIE capacity, order and arrangements,
iu every particular, of this admirable build
ing, are fully equal TO the design of its loun'
ders. II is an honor to them and an orna.
menl 10 The beautiful city in which il is siiu-
a;ed; and lis good effects in future, undel
the same systematic and wise discipline
which SO en- inently distinguished lis pas
man agemeni, will not be readily ovet-fa
! ted.
The Western House of Refuge. situate or
Tho Ohio river, short distance below Pitts
burg, am gratitied 10 say, is also compile
ted and ready for inmates. Though less
imposing, as 10 size aGd capacity, than III
stately compeer of the east, j. possesses al
the order, economy of space, and perfect X
dapiatIon 10 the purposes designed, tba
characterize the more costly structure a
Phladelphia; and tits also believed TO b
4 quite adequate. as TO size, 10 present wants
while II is built with express reference 4
future additions, should they become neces
sary, -
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-01-18
SuARpLESS 4 MELECN.

MANUFACTURES AND DEALERS IN
itA STOVES, TINWARE &c,--Es,abish
fnenl on Main street, next building above
he CouF. .-bouse.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-01-18
HENRY ZUPPIEGER,

CLOCK and MATCHMAKER, south side
Of Main street, above The Railroad
Every kind Of disorder in jeweed or 9th
er newly invented Escapemeals faithful re-
paired.
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Justices art.,e Pence

A ND CONSTABLES can find all kind of
"A blanks desirable for their use, Ia proper
form, al the office Of the '.SrAR or THENoRTu
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01
Mysterious.

A man representing himself 10 be the Sher
if of Medina County, and carrying o pair 81
handcuifs, stopped at The al. E. House,
q short distance north Of this place, on Mon
day evening. He said he was after a gang Of
counterfeiters, and requested that he be al.
lowed 10 retire to bed for u few hours. when
he would start in pursuit ofthe rascals. This
being glonted, the family retired, but were
surprised 10 hear him turn the KEY in The lock
OF their bed room door, and on looking through
a crack, were Mortified al seeing him take o
revolver and bowie knife from his bosom and
examine them. The old man ordered him 10
unlock The door, which he refused, nor would
be until The old man, fun in hand, declared
that he would shoot him through n knot hole.
The old woman,a as the fellow opened the door,
dashed a box full of snuff into his eyes and
lace, which sent him bowling outdoors, minus
his pistols, knives and boots. Tine former b..
ing thrown 10 him, he came 10 town, got an
accomplice and returned for his boots, got
them and departed. The person who came
back with him is said to be a suspicious look
ing character.- Wooster (O.) Democrat 10Th
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01
VA telegraphic dispatch from Washington
The New District Indpa.

The Cleveland Herald speaks in favorable
terms Of Hiram V. Wilson, the newly appoint
ed District Judge for the Northern District Of
Ohio. 1t says:
"For twenty years Mr.. W. has been in tn.
active and successful practice Of law in this
city; 10 be sure. he is an ardent politician,
first Of all the members OF the party who were
aspirants for the pIace-as far as we know
who those aspirants were-we prefer Mr.. Will
son as being the least rabid and ultra. A
gentleman of generous impulses, ready to ad.
vance by his influence, services and money,
every educational or other project for the
public good, emphatically man who seeks to
build up rather than tear down, we cannot
but congratulate the district upon the appoint.
ment so long as the appointmentmust of course
be given 10 the administration party. From q
long and personal acquaintance with Mr..
Wilson, we believe that he will rise above
any party influences and scorn 10 pander to
any political prejudices.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01
The way Kis.ans was Arrested.


We find the following in the Buffalo Courier,
in relation 10 Kissone's capture. 1t says
'Now for the incidents which led 10 the
capture; On Monday of last week, a man
named William Sparrow, a W~eIshman, living
about seven miles east Of Williamsville, on
his way hitheT stopped at Williamsville, and,
while there, passed three $50 bills Of the In
Iernatlonal Bank OF this city, that had been
cut and altered, it having been discovered
that some adroit rogue had so cut and pasted
the bills together, as that ten Of them were
manufactured into s~lepen, and, unless closely
ScruiinlzeG, the fraud would in most cases
escape observation. The persons TO whom
Sparrow passed the bills were MessrS. Zent,
BeStow, and John Koch, who detected the
fraud. They Immediately started for Buffalo,
in company with officer PrenlisS, in hope OF
alresting Sparrow, though not very sanguine
OF success. They had paid no particular at
tenuoC to his apparel, and were far from GER
lain OF being able to identify him. On the
way they stopped several persons, charging
each with being the man, and finally did
meet Sparrow and arrested him. He had been
to the International Bank, and obtained TWEEN
ty-Six $40 bills, out of which his friend Kis-
sane would make twenty-eight. He was
brought back, 10 the city and taken to the res
idence Of MIR. Colt, cashier Of The bank, and
thence to Jail, a person being sent along 10
"pump' him, if possible, which was done
with success. PrentiSs started at once for
Sparrow's house, where they found KisSane,
armed with o revolver, and Bowie. knife, ar
rested him, and brought him 10 the Jail in this
city. On Thursday, Prentiss went TO the
jail Tor the purpose Of seeing what he could get
out OF Sparrow, who was not apparently indiS-
posed TO ~divulge. After some talk, PrentiSS
started again Tor Sparrow's, and after consid-
cradle talking and c~oaxing, finally succeeded
III obt'iaing from Sparrow'S wife a package,
which, on being opened, was found 10 con-
lam S6,5OO oil The missing bills Of the Chem
ical Bank.
"On Saturday, the teller of the Bank, Mr..
Parsons, was here, identified the money and
took it back 20 New York, less $3.50, which
was paid TO PrentiSS as his reward"
"ANoTHER lNCIDENT.-0n Saturday, as Mr..
Colt was going 10 the Jail, he called at the
American, and happened 10 see a gentleman
from New York, q Mr.. Van Brant, who, il
was said, was one of the "down town firm
alluded 10 at the commencement of this arli-
Gle. Mr.. Colt asked him if he would not like
to visit the Jail and see the Mr.. Lynch in whose
possession the Chemical Bank money was
found. Asserting, they went over, and on
being confronted with Monsieur "Lynch,'
Mr.. Van Brant said, "WhY, this is Mr.. ks.
Sanesp
Creditable as was the arrest to officer
Prentiss, it is but justice 10 add that equal
praise is due 10 MesSrs. Zent, BeStow, and
Koch, for the prompt and jealous assistance
they rendered, and without which the cuIprit
might have been still at large"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01
Fatal Occurrence.

A most unfortunate occurrence took place
at the Stacey House on Tuesday last. Ayoune
boy, named MaulmaSter, who was employed in
the dining room, was in the kitchen, and while
there, we suppose in fun threw a "steep' al
the cook, George Cooper, a colored man, which
the latter picked up and threw at the boy
while he was passing from the kitchen into
the dining room. Unfortunately, as the boy
Was passing out, he turned his face around,
and the %"steel," which was without a han.
die, struck him above the eye and below the
brow, fracturing the skull.
The wound was bandaged, and nothing
more was thought of the matter until We'd
nesday, when the inflammation became 70
great that a physician was called in. Ii was
too late, however, and on Wednesday night
the boy died.-ZanesriHe Courier, oh inst.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01

pWe have been frequently asked if our
sold subscribers could have the benefit of a
Ticket in our Gift Enterprise" We answer
now, for all, that, we want every old subscri-
Der, to send US one dollar, and get receipt
Tor the paper one year, and a Ticket. Those
VINO fail to improve the opportunity, must
blame themselves. The time for the distri-
button will soon be here, and those who want
Tickets must come soon.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01
Territorial Judge.

The Supreme Court has sustained the &C.
tion CT PresidentFilImore and Pierce in regard
TO the territorial judges. The former dismiss.
ed, for some cause, Mr.. Goodrich, a federal
judge in Minnesota. He resisted that summa-
ny exercise OF power as ~unconstitut ional and
Illegal and applied 10 the court for a mGnda-
mus upon the Secretary Of the TreasuryItc pay
him his salary since his dismissal. The court
refused to grant q mandamus, and thus sus-
tains the right OF the President 10 dismiss, at
his discretion, the judges of the territorial
cOnYts.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01

-GTThe Reading Gazette, (Pa.) says tina
Mr.. Sliier, the newly elected Secretary Of the
Treasury, was arrested al Pottstown for q
pick pocket, by an officer who recognized in
the official the description which had been
given him of the thief. His remonsirances
went for nothing, and he was taken to one Of
the hotels 10 be searched, when some one &C.
q~uainted with him happened 10 call in, and as
tonished the "vieilant officer no little by ad-
dressing the supposed thief as one Of the
highest officers of the State. Abundant ex-
plantations and apologies were made, and the
good humored I reasurer agreed to let it go as
a good joke, but rather too hard to bear rep
tilion. =
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01

uIn relation to GREEN, the Chicago muir
-aerer, who lately committed suicide in Jail,
the Journal says that his property is estimated
at from $50, 900 10 $40,G0 He willed it to
his youngest son, about six years of age
Should he die intestate, by the will, it then
goes TO the Young Mems Association and the
Freemen's Benevolent Association of Chicago.
The relatives will attempt TO have the will
set aside on the ground Of insanity.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01

u On the 22d ult, ADAM MILLER, the
KnOw Nothing Clerk of Montgomery county,
parradei the streets Of Dayton, beating The
Drum for a Company composed of Germans
We learn by letter that be was demonstrated
with, and replied by saying that, al will do
as id please" Adam's patriotism run
away with his prudence, some of his friends
Imagined. Some of the knowing ones said
that Adam was drumming up votes, and that
ne knew what he was about.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01

spouse from us to your visit, whether we will
accede to OF refuse 10 comply with the prayer
OF said petitioners. In answer to said petit
ton we will simply state that we came here
strangers TO the most OF you, for the purpose
Of carrying on a leg itimate business in the
Grocery trade .conceiving that a we'll regula-
ted grocery is not only as useful but as honor
able as any other branch OF the mercantile
trade. And we wish 10 demonstrate the fact
that a grocery and doggery ore moi, as many
suppose, synonymous terms. In ortler to car
~ out our position, we resolved before en-
barking in this business, that we would nei-
Their keep, nor suffer 10 be kept about our
premises, any article that would produce in
toxication, or that contained the IemoteSt
cause TO produce such an effect. And aS q
guarantee 10 what we say, we give this as a
free pass 10 any person or persons, male or
female, SO disposed, to enter Our business room
institute %diligent search, and If anything is
found that will produce or lead 10 lntoxica-
tior, they are at liberty without fear or moles-
~tation, to destroy both vessel and conten;s,--
such examination, will find written upon the
hung out"
Respectfully,
EMERSON & McWHINSEY.
Centerville, January 81, 1855.
The petition was presented not only to
those who sold intoxicating liquors, but to all
the merchants, grocerS and druggists in our
place. We did this that none might complain,
and that we might secure, if possible, the coz
operation Of all.
The following persons refused to sign the
pledge presented by the committee
Myers Seaton & Son, Dry Goods Merchants.
Mr.. Lahee, Rum-seller.
George Rigsby, Grocer.
George Rigsby would sign if the committee
would buy his liquors.
The committee purchased Mr.. Rigsby's
liquor, and he quits the business.
The committee deemed it advisable 10 con-
sent 10 buy the liquors of those who would
abandon the traffic forever, and they suppose
it will take about $40 to purchase them. The
persons referred 10, report the following as the
ualue OF liquors on hand:
Henry Garthwaite, 1913, George Rigsby, Sl2,
l.. Wolfer, $35. Total $40. Mt. Lahee said
he had but about "a barrels of whisky, and he
did not think that he would be IN town by
Monday the 5th.
The committee have tried to 10 what they
belle we'd to be their duty, in the fear of God.
They have done it sincerely, earnestly and
pray rfully, and with the determination 10 &C.
compliSh what they have undertaken. All
which is respectfully submitted.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01
Mail Robbers Arrested.

The Cleveland Herald gives an account oil
the arrest OF Thomas J. Walton, a clerk in the
Post Office OF Salem, Ohio; and Joseph S. Viii.
son, son ofIhe Postmaster. About $500 bad
been stolen at that Office, some Of which was
found upon the prisoners, who confessed that
they had stolen it from letters. They wee
conveyed to Cleveland for examination.-
They were young men about % years Of age.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01

TWe see it stated that, G. SWAN, ESQ.
President of the State Bank of Ohio, in con-
sequence of i'll health, has resigned. The va
'cancy will be filled at the next meeting of the
Board Of Control. If we had anything 10 say
or do in Banking operations, w should like 10
see selected for the place vacated by Mr.. S.
JONATHAN HARsHMAN, Esq. President Of our
Branch. He is a shrewd, keen business man,
Of much practical experience, and we'll calcu-
lated by nature, education and habits to fill
such a post, with honor to himself anu salts
faction to those concerned. .
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01

UThe Rhode Island House of Representa-
tives has adopted resolution authorizing the
Governor to prese nj 10 Commodore Perry, a
service Of plate, suitably inscribed, as a tes-
timonial of the high appreciation by his ma
tive State Of The great and important service
he has rendered to the cause of civilization
and commerce, in the opening of The ports OF
Japan.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01

QpNow that our readers have learned the
news by the Pacific, they would do well To
''Post up" in matters nearer home. We
would inform them that Ball, No. 10 Fifth
street. is still engaged in taking pictures at
his splendid Gallery, at unusually low prI-
ees. We advise a visit to his establishment.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01
EATON, o .,MARCH 1, 1885.

Governor,
william NEedill.
Lieutenant Governor,
James Myers.
Supreme Judge,
RI. Il. Warden.
Auditor,
w. ID. Morgan.
Treasurer,
John G. BresIin.
Secretary of State,
William TreVitt.
Attorney General,
George w. NIcCOOk,
Board of Public Works,
James ID. Steedman,
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01

GTIt is every day rumored that there will
be a change in the cabinet at Warrington
Be this as il may, there will be no change in
Balps Daguerrean Gallery, No. %, West
Fourth street. He will still continue to fur
nish his visitors with those splendid pictures,
which have so often charmed the beholder in
by-gope years.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01
American Defsuler Arrested In switzerland,

The Treasurer OF Holmes county, Ohio, who
recently disappeared with soms $4,000 OF the
peoples funds, is reported to have been ar.
rested last month in Switzerland. He had
about his person, when taken into custody,
some $4,000 francs in bills of exchange.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01
HENRY GARTHwAIT.
February I'd, 1855.

We, the undersigned, Druggists OF Center
vile, do hereby pledge ourselves to the ladies
of CenterviIle and all others concerned, that
we will neither sell nor give away any intox-
icating liquors Of any kind, except for medi-
cinal purposes, and in ell cases we must be
well satisfied that such liquors, when sold,
will be used for such purposes only.
j. W. DoUGmRrY.
j.. Pal cHET
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01

To the committee and petitioners who called
on the proprietors Of business houses on the
evening of the 29th inst, requesting a dis
continuance of the traffic in spurious or in
toxicating liquors:
LADEs-Supposing you will expect q re-
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01

pW~ beard it said of late that ]. R. HUB
BELL, of Hamilton, who used to deal in Liq,
uors, etc. has come under the "New Consti.
tuition" and turned bis Liquor establishment
into a China, Glass ware and Queensware store.
If you want anything nice give him a CALL
Cheap and good, warranted.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01

Ult appears that the reason why a large
number Of the American Reform members Of
the Pennsylvania Legislature withdrew from
the caucus and refused 10 vote for Cameron,
for u. S. Senator, was that a half dozen DEM
ocrats outside of the order came into the eau,
Gus and were allowed to vote for a Senatorial
candidate.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01

"GoDEY's LADY's Book" for March is upon
our table, ~superbly embellisbed and contain.
ing one hundred pages. This is the most de-
sirable and useful Book for ladies' in America
and should be pa.ronized by all the fair ones.
Its Fashion Plates, Patterns, &c. in one hum
Der is worth the subscription price one year.
Terms SO per annum. Two copies for SIS. -
l.. A. Cooley, publisher, Philadelphia.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-03-01

gJThe Mansfield Herald sa Us that citizen
of that place has been imprisoned for refusing
to testify in court, in regard 10 the contents
of a telegraphic dispatch which passed through
his hands.