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Election of officers.

AT the annual election for officers OF the
Bloomsbury R. R. Iron Co., held al Iron.
dale, on Tuesday, the 18th of May, the
following named gentlemen were duly cleo.
ted officers TO serve for The current year,
Col. JOS. PAXTON, President.
C. w. FlSHER-Treasurer.
Directors.
WIN. L FISHER,
c. W. MORGAN.
RICH. DRINKER,
SAM'L. R. RODMAN.
EDW. molly,
+. M. ROTCH,
WIN. r. robson.
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n The Daily News gives an accoun; Of
Mrs, Danforlh, of Warner, Pa, being struck
by lightning. Her hair was burned from the
crown of her head to the back Of her neck
her hair pins melted, and the fluid left its
mark upon her person from the neck TO The
feet where it entered the floor, yet the
lady lived. II seems too improbable 10 be
t-ue.
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II Herr Dreisbach, the great man amongst
the animals" has settled down upon a
farm in Wisconsin. With a bnxom Ohio
girl for a wife, he smokes his pipe and no
doubt finds it far pleasanter petting a pretty
lass, than the lions ard tigers.
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~ A hotel keeperin Philadelphia, allows
hat they will have 10 get up petitions 10 The
next Legislature for The MAINE Lawn since
the new enactment has simply taken the
business out of their hands. and transferred
tito others. under the " quart" restriction.
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II The Ledger gives an interesting list Of
the population Of some of the Russian cities.
ST.. Petersburg, 47o, 2o2 Moscow, 3io,6es
Warsaw, $4,000 /; Odessa, so, 1855; Sebasto-
pol, 20, i55.
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n MFR. E. B. Dodson of Reading, has
succeeded in making powder of Anthracite.
instead Of charcoal. 1t is said 10. answer for
blasting, but not for military purposes, not
being clear enough.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-05-24

a. P. W. Shassr, Engineer, has prepa.
red a map of schuylkill county, containing
statistics Of coal. The coal area of the coun.
ty is 1928 square miles. They have 495
miles OF railroads that beats US far away.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-05-24

THE WAY BEY WORK IT IN MAlNE.-May
9th.-Fifleen hundred gallons of liquor was
found in an opothecary store in Bangor, and
seized.
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= V. B PALMER's American Newspaper
Agency is removed from N. w. Corner of
Third and Chestnut Streets, 10 Browns New
Iron Building, NE. Corner of Fifth & Chest
nut, Philad'a.
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Ca,tawissa Railroad.

The earnings of this road in the month Of
April between Pon Clinton and William
sport were
From passengers, i2.soa SO
From freight, s,3l5 80
Total RI,2l9 IS
The following are The hours a, which the
trains pass Ruper, Station near this place:
Trains moving South.
Way Passenger Train 4. 45 A. M.
Freight and Accommodation II. 80 A. M.
Express ABB P. M.
Trains moring North.
Express IL. as p. M.
Freight and Accommodation 4. 30 P. M.
Way Passenger 10. al P. NJ.
The way passenger and accommodation
trains stop at all the stations except Union.
The Express trains stop only at Williams
port, Milton, Danville, Rupert, Summit, Ia
maqua and Port Clinton.
At Port Clinton, the Express train stops
20 minutes for passengers 10 take supper
when going toward Philadelphia. The Ex-
press train which leaves Philadelphia in the
morning stops 90 minutes at Willlamsporl
for The passengers 10 take dinner.
A Mail Train leaves Philadelphia, att 80,
A. M, running 10 Poltsville only.
The Night Express leaves Philadelphia at
3 80 P NJ, and reaches Niagara Falls dt
10 30 A. NJ, in time for Train TO Detroit,
Chicago, &c.
Distances from Philadelphia (pia. Catta,oissa
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In Spain they have just passed a law, Or
dering all the lands and dwellings belonging
10 the religious societies, and to pious and
sacred works, 10 be sold and turned into
money. They intend 10 destroy the custom
Of ecclesiastical accumulations Of prop
erty.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-05-24

Il Capt. Bowman, of Wilkesbarre, sent
his recruits 10 Governors Island, N. Y, MAY
9th, under charge of Lieut.. Harvey. There
were 40 or 80.
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E- Rev. Mr.. Cummins, an editor at
Portland, by the death OF a relative, has be-
come heir TO a fortune Of from $780, 900 10
500 900.
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The New York Post understands That sew.
enty babies have already entered the lists
for prizes al Barnum's Baby Show in June
next.
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IL They intend raising a subscription in
London, 10 build two overs upon the shores
of England and France, TO perpeluats their
alliance.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-05-24

IT, The Virginia election is held to day.
A Governor, members of Congress and OF
the Stale Legislature will be elected.
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T. Ex-Governor BieLER visited Sunbury
last week az Presiden, Of the Sudbury and
Erie Railroad Company.
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LIST OF DEALERS

NJ goods, wares aud merchandise =
- Also, distillers, flour dealers. &C.,
within the county Of Columbia, Penn's..
returned and classified BY SOLOMON Hell
WIG, Mercantile Appraiser, in accordance
with the several Acts of Assembly. as
follows, viz:
NAMES. RESIDENCE. CLASS. LICENSE
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THE next Stale Agricultural Fair will be
held at Harrisburg. The citizens of that
place have subscribed the sum necessary.
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q The cost ofihe war TO England, in one
year, has been $500, oOO, 900; to the four
powers concerned. $500, OOO, 900,
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Orphans Court sale

O0 0oS4 ~S506AG@o
IN pursuance of an order of the Orphans
Court Of Columbia county, the undersign-
ed Trustee appointed by said court in The
matter OF the Estate Of Mary Appleman, de-
ceased, will on
Saturday, the 23d Day OF June next,
al ! o'clock, in the afternoon, expose 10 pub
lie sale upon The premises a certain
Piece and Lot Of Land,
situate in the town of Bloomsbury, Column
bia county, containing about ONE HALF
ACRE, fronting on Third Street of said town,
on The south side of said street, adjoining
land OF Robert B. Arthur on the east and
sou III, and land Of Daniel Shive's heirs on
The West.
CONDITIONS OF SaLE.-Ten per cent. of the
purchase money 10 be paid on the day of
sale one half on the confirmation Of The
sale BY Court; and tho balance on The first
day OF April next, with interest from the day
OF confirm alton. JOHN SNYDER,
Bloomsbury, May "a. 1855. Trustee.
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AZ Queen Victoria will visit Paris, on ST.
N%apoleon's day, August, is. Grand fetes are
expected.
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the Esd Day Of June next,
Piece and Lot Of Land,
Public Sale of Real Estate.

IN pursuance of an order of the ORPHANS
COURT OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, ON
Saturday, the 23d day Of June next, at /
O'Clock in the afternoon, Michael Phillips
Administrator &c., of William ]. Jones, late
of Locust township, in said county, decea-
sed, will expose to sale by Public Vendue,
upon the premises, a certain
TRACT OF LAND,
situate in Locust township, Columbia coun-
ty, containing about twenty five or thirty
acres, adjoining lands of Richard Morgan,
John Pi'ner and David Griffith, ], ing along
the public road leading from Cattawissa 10
Pottsville, on which there are erected a one
and q half story
LOG DWELLING HOUSE,
and an old barn. There is on the premi-
SEES q
Good Apple Orchard,
and variety Of other choice and good fruit
trees also a never failing spring Of water
near the house. Late the Estate of said
deceased, situate in the tow nship of Locus,
and county aforesaid,
MICHAEL PHILLIPS, admir-.
BY order of The Court.
JACOB EYERLY, Clerk.
RloaHnahuru Muv Oh toEE }.
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rs hereby given that my wife lydia has
i. left my bed and board without any provo
cation or excuse, and against nv consent.
| am therefore compelled az | hereby do can.
hon all persons against giving her any credit,
as VIII pay no debts of her contracting az.
teI lnis dais JOHN MELIcK.
Light Street, May IA, ls65.-al.
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Hos. G. A. GRow sails for Europe next
week.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-05-24

Fancy Paper,
envelopes, Pens, Ink, wiring sand. &c
an be found atthe cheap Book store OF
JOSEPH SWARTZ,
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1IhOVb TIT EMIT CItTh.
Bloomsbury, May "a 1S55,-ts.
PUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

N pursuance Of The last will and testament
Il of Joshua Webb, The undersigned Execu-
tor of the said estate will, on Saturday the
4h dog Of August next, at / O'Clock ia the
afternoon upon the premises, expose 10 pub
lie sale a tract of
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Valuable Land.

In Centre township Columbia county, layins
along the public highway leading from
Bloomsburg 10 Berwick, and lately the resi-
dence Of Joshua Webb, adjoining lands O
Nathaniel l.. Campbell, john ]. Webb, M
Baker and Levi and Philip Miller, contain
ing between 6 and 7 acres, on which there
are q
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Frame Dwelling House,

a blacksmith shop, a frame barn, a frame
stable and other ouibuiidings.
ALSO, Immediately thereafter upon the
following premises, a tract of land adjoining
Garrison's limestone quarry, N. L, Camp.
BELLS limestone quarry, in Scott township
containing about Two and a half acres, on a
part OF which there is an excellent
Limestone Quarry
now opened, and two lime kllns abreas, and
in condition ready for use; as also a lime
house. There is also on this tract q
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE,
Conditions will be made known on the
day of sale by
SOLOMON NEYHARD,
Executor.
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An appeal will be held at the Commission.
ers' office, in Bloomsbury on Monday the
18th day of June, 1855, next, for all who NAV
think themselves %aggrieved by the foregoing
appraismert and classification.
The License must be paid TO the County
Treasurer on or before the 4th day Of July
and no appeal will be held after the above
date. SOLOMON HELWIG,
Mercantile Appraiser.
Cattawissa, May IS, 1855.
*These are licensed IN seli l:opor
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Nav II, 1856.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17
WASHINGTON NEWS AND GOSSIP.

The Organization The members of the
Know Nothing party, who are now SO deeply
immersed in efforts to figure out combinations
and calculations on paper which will throw
into their hands the organization Of the House,
with the Offices and other places attached
thereto, are beginning to comprehend the phil
osoPhy of the adage that "there's many a
slip 'twixt cup and lip" They have elected
nOminally, an overwhelming msjority of the
body, yet for the souls Of them, they cannot
put their fingers, even on paper merely, on
more than one-third Of the House, if on as
many, who are to be relied Oh to vote for apv
officer whatever, running simply as a Know
Nothing candidate or nominee. Their point
Is to form q combination either with the Demo-
eEats or Tith the Republicans, many of whom
Ithe latter undoubtedly sympathize with
them On all the distinctive points of their
creed, save and except upon their memorable
l2th aEticle; having been elected to Congress
as Know NOthings before the adoption of the
article aforesaid, at Philadelphia; which act
caused the disruption cf the party, ending in
the establishment Of the Republican organi.a-
ton.
Those who look hopelessly to democratic
COALITION arc for the most part Unidentified
with the South; while those who hope that
the Southern Know NOthings will. in tho end,
consent to support candidates acceptable to
Mr.. Seward and his friends, are, of course, from
the North, and entertain most convenient
views On the slavery question; being intense
ly in favor Of preventing the admission of
another slays-holding State when holding to
that doctrine seems likely to pay; and quite as
devoted to the famous 18th article, under cir
eumstances wherein it may be prudent to pro-
claim attachment to it. So the Know Nothing
"Cahoodling'' world wags in these digging
at the present writing.
We pity these disinterested gentlemen, be-
cause they are undergoing agony of mind
which 1t Is beyond our power even 10 describe.
They twist and turn and twirl their data, first
IN this way, and then in that; but all in vain.
There stands their force of one-tbird of the
House, and it is impossible, SO far, to con.
tive tie basis of plausible effort TO cheat
themselves, If no others, into hope that they
may SAFELY count on bagging single vote be.
sides, for aay gentleman who may be put ND
as representative Of the never-to-b be forgotten
Philadelphia platform.
Their deplOrable quandary is the result of
two facts:
First. Ii is now known that If the organira-
ton is not effected until the 4th Of March.
1891, not asiDgle Democratic member 50 elected, |
will vote for a Know Nothing nominee for
Speaker or Clerk.
Next. 1t Is also as well known to those be. !
hind the scenes (ss more or less of these same |
are) that instead Of being discour. |
aged by the result of the OHIO, Maine wi.eo,.
s'n' Massachusetts, and New York elections. the
Republican managers are highly pleased nth
H. Their platform is naked frse-sOil aboli.
a0n one, without support from any Qusrtsr
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DESTINY DEMONSTRATED.

PROFESSOR SYLVESTER is THE BEST,
l. he succeeds when all others fail All who
are in trouble, and have been unfortunate, de
ceived and uifed with all whose fond hops
have been crushed by false promises, and have
gone back In the world call for advice; alllabor-
Ing under depression Of spirits, bad health, dis
tres Of mind. body or circumstances, from what
ever cause call for relief and comfort he has the
key Of happiness, true love and marriage upon
conditions. Fever and Ague cured in "a hours or
no charge. Coughs, Cancers, Scursy, DysenteIy,
or Diarrhpa. He may be consulted on friends,
business, property, law suits, honor, disgrace,
journeys benefits. losses and all concerns of life
TERMS: Ladies 50 cents gentlemen 50 cents TO
81 each-people Of color IS cents
Apply at No. III second house from 18th street,
on b. opposite the Smithsonian, on the Island.
nov 1S-3t%
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p.srRucrrvE FIRE In ALEXANDRIA
FILLING OF THE BUILDINGS WALL.
lumber Of Firemsn Buried in the Ruin
FEARFUL LOSS or LIFE.
Correspondence Of the Evening STAR

lSVffCSfoHQcnCe CI inc Evening St3f.l
ALEXANDRIA, Nov. IL, 1855
Our city wears the aspect of unwonted ex-
element this morning, for its slumbers of last
night were broken by a calamity such as has
rarely befallen US.
At midnight the bells rang the fire alarm,
and flames were found bursting from the upper
windows of the large china warehouse of Jas
7. Dowell, Gate Hugh Smith & Coz on King
street below Fairfax. Some little delay &C.
Cured, owing to difficulty between our city
authorities and some portion of the fire de-
partment but it was not long ere all the avail
able apparatus of the city was at work stay
ing the progress of the destroyer. The Sun
and Star on the front, and the Relief and Hy-
daulion in the rear, gave battle to the flames
that ensconsed amid the straw-packed crates
of the warehouse for a long time deied every
effort to dislodge them.
At length, however, after most of the inte-
rior had been destroyed, the flames began to
yield; and Just as it was thought danger had
passed, the western wall fell in with terrific
crash, carrying most of the remaining flooring
to the cellar, and burying under the ruins a
large number Of fremen.
The scene that ensued beggars description.
All battle with the fiery element ceased, and
every effort was directed to extricate the fallen
from the wreck. With slight pause, to give
time for the removal Of tottering walls, the
work has continued until ii o'clock this morn
ing.
The following named persons have been
taken from the ruins:
John A. Roach, much injured; since died.
Robert j. Taylor, dead.
George Plain. dead.
David Appich, jr., dead
Carson Green, Of the firm of Wise d Green:
dead.
w. S. Evans, dead.
James keane dead.
+. A. Marbury, slightly injured.
David Williams, slightly injured.
C. j. Wise, slightly wounded.
VIM. H. Lambert, wounded
r. II. Stone, bruised.
John Dogan, (colored,) thigh broken and
seriously burned; since died.
Others yet remain buried beneath the ruins,
and little hopes are entertained of extricating
them alive.
Business is pretty generally at q stand and
large cOncOurse Of people have assembled 10
the vicinity Of the accident.
The pecuniary loss ISIS, 000) is covered by in.
surance-S6000 on the house by Jas. P. Smith
and $50 600 (reported) on the stock by J. 7
Dowell.
The fire was undoubtedly the planned work
of some miscreant; as the building was fred
in several places, and balls Of campheneG
wick, trains of powder, &c., conn ected the
combustible materials Of the warehouse.
AMI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-11-17
PERSONAL.

....Col. John c. Hays, the Surveyor Gen.
eral Of California, better known, however, as
the gallant and never-to- be-forgotten Colonel
Jack c. Hays, the commander of the Texas
Rangers in the Mexican war, is in w Washington
city. His friends will find him at Willards'
Commodore Nicholson is also at the came
hotel.
-. Among the recent arrivals of notabes
at Willard's, in this city, We perceive the
names of Francis Meagher and lady, Jno. R.
Brodhead, naval officer at the port of New
York, and Mr.. Butterworth, the head of the
Governments assay Office in that city.
-. Col. W. W. Seaton, of the National
Intelligencer, returned from Europe in the
Pacific.
.... Capt. Jonathan d. Ferris, of the United
States Navy, died at his residence in Norfolk,
on Wednesday evening. He was 81 years OF
age, had been in the navy 46 years, and re-
ceived his commission as a Lieutenant, July
18th, 1882, from President jackson, as an
acknowledgement Of his gallant services at the
battle of New Orleans.
49,. At South Danvers, Massachusetts,, on
Thursday, John Brown shot his sister dead
and then cut his own throat dying immedi.
ately. He was out Of health, and it is sup.
posed must have been suddenly seized with
insanity.
80. Ex-President Fillmore recently diued
with the King Of Prussia.
go. Hon. G. C. Washburn, NJ. C. from Hi
nois, is i'll, and not expected to recover from
his illness.
80. Judge Stuart's trial is still progressing
in New York. The great point of interest was
the examination Of Mrs. Cosgrove, (wife OF
"Bulalo BILL the principal witness against
the defendant. Mrs. Cosgrove is the person
from whom the Judge is said to have taken
the bride. The witness told her story in Q
straightforward manner, substantially reiter.
atng the circumstances set forth by Mr.. Cut
ting in his presentation of the case for the
prosecution.
80. A woman, aged lis years, has just died
at Gravitza She had preserved her vision
almost unimpaired, and all her teeth. Her
husband, who died three years ago, had
reached the same age as herself, and both
sank at last under the burden of old age alone,
for neither Of them had ever been i'll.
....Gen. John A Dix, and his wife sailed
from New York on Wednesday for Florida.
He seeks a milder climate for the benefit OF
his wife's health, which is still quite delicate.
1.-THE great grandson of the author Of
Robinson Crusoe is dying from want in Eng
land. Two ladies sisters, and one of them
Dr. Johnson's godchild, are in the same CON-
dition. Subscriptions have been started fol
their relief in England. 1t is lucky to have
lllustTious ancestors.
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ANNAPOLIS CORRESPONDENCE.
ANNAPOLIS, md. } Nov. Is,

ANNAPOLIS, md, y Nov. Is, 1853
The noise, confusion and excitement of the
recent election, has nearly passed away, leav-
ing cur city comparatively quiet, yet you can
distinguish the successful from the defeated
party, by their looks Of exultation and now
and then you hear one of Sans boys hurra.
ing for Sam, cry that has made night hideous
for some time past.
Tonight, the last grand jubilee of the Know
Nothing partyis to come off. They are to
have a torch-light procession and q supper
jolifcaIion this will close the drama until the
legislature meets and then will commence the
scramble for the few Offices under its gift.
Several gentlemen have been talked of hero
as likely to succeed ex-Gov. Pratt in the u
s. Senate. Among the most prominent, are
DR.. Ninnian Pinkney, Geo. Wells, ESQ and
Thomas Alexander, Esq Who among the
number can muster the most and strongest
friends, time alone will tell. A new Treasurer
is also to be elected and several of the hard
working men Of the party are aspirants for
that lucrative Office. l rather think that
after the Offices are all disposed OF, Sam will
not have as many strong friends as at present.
Our city continues to improve, and any one
with a capitol to invest in building comforta
BILE dwellings for rent, would find q good in
vestment for their money.
The Naval Academy Is now in full blast
with few short of two hundred students. This
is certainly one Of the handsomest places of
public interest In our State.
l learn that the Henry Leslie, carpenter.
attached to the United States practice shin
Prebie, met with a a severe injury, from fall
on Sunday night last, while going off to his
ship, that will conine him for some time TO
come.
Among those of our oitisens who have lost
situations by the late election, there Is an old
veteran soldier, Captain Wilmot. whose valor
snd worth has been tested on the battle ield
of his county, man who has always (from
my YOUTH been pointed to me as one worthy
of Imitation; yet he must give way for an un-
tried man Of this new party. CIvIs. 4