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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1855-12-13
STILL GREATER ATTRACTIONS!
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FIFTY SECOND VOL! THE PIONEER MAGAZINE
Especially eeuoted 10 The iDants Of The Ladies of
america.
Where this Magazine is taken in house,
no other is wanted, as il comprises all thai
could be obtained by taking three other Mag
aZines.
New Features for I 1856.
new and very Interesting story story will
be commenced in January, by Marion Har-
land, author of "Alone," and "Hddeu !alh,"
two novels that have creaied an immense
sensation in the literary world. Also
Miss Virginia F. Townsend will commence
in the February number a Novelette,, which
we know will strongly interest The readers OF
! the "Book.o
Stories by an English Aulhoress.
How 10 make Wax Flowers and Fruits
With engravings.
The Nurse aud the Nursery.
How to make Bonnet.
Troubles OF an English Housekeeper.
The arl of sketching flowers from Nature
With eng:avncs.--To he copied by the
learner on paper TO be colored.
Maternal connsels 10 Daughter.--De-
signed 10 aid her in the care Of her health,
the improvement of her mind, and the cult.
va,ion of her heart
New style of illuminating windows and
lamp shades, with engravings.
Poetry and history of Finger Rings, illus.
lraled; Shells for the Ladies, and where they
come from, with eneravngs
Modelling in Leather with engravings.
This is only giving an idea OF our inen.
iions for 1856-New designs of interest 10
the ladies' are springing M every day (; we
shall avail ourselves OF everything that can
Interest, them. In fact, "Godey's Lady's
Book, y. will possess the interest of any other
three magazines.
In addition TO The above will be continued
in each No.
Godey's splendid steel ensravings.
One hundred pages Of reading.
Godey's challenge Fashion Plates. In this
as in every other department, we defy rivalry
or imitation.
Embroidery patterns. Any quantity of
them are given monthly.
Model Cottages.
Dress making with diagrams 10 cut by.
Dress patens-Inian;'s aud Childrens
DIesses--All kind of Crochet and Netting
Woik-Cloaks, Mantelels, Talmas, Collars,
Chemiselts, Under Sleeves, Bonnes, Win.
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Caps, Cloaks, Evening Dresses fancy Aui.
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ses, Riding Habits, Boys ClotIing, Capes
and Cloaks Of Fur in season. Crochet and
Netting Work printed IN colors.
D'au;ng Lessons for Youih-iO0O designs,
Music, SO worth is given every year; the
Nurse and the Nursery, with full instruc-
lions; Godey's invaluable Recipes upon every
subject.
We would advise all who intend 10 sub
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will be dificnlt 10 supply the demand. We
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ANEW BOOK COMING,

WE have the pleasure of announcing that
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"G E NOA RUCIFIx,D
which originally cost Ter Thousand Dollars.
In forming the new Collection, the dllTu-
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been overlooked. Commissions have been
issued 10 many OF the most distinguished
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OF their finest productions. Among them
are three Marble Bus,s, executed BY The
greatest living Sculptor,-Hiram Powers;
GEORGE WASHINGTON,
The Father Of his Country;
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,
The Philosopher;
DANIEL WEBSTER,
The Statesman.
A special agent has visited Europe and made
careful and judicious selections OF foreign
WORKS of Ar, both in Bronze and Marble I;
Slaluary and Choice Paintings.
The whole forming large and valuable
collection of Paintings and Staiuary, to be
distributed free among the members of the
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COSMOPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION
Nov. %, '55.
SECOND YEAR.

4 RRANGEMENTS for the second Annual
"A Collection of This new and popular Insi-
intioD for the diffusion of Literature and Art,
have been made on the most extensive scale.
Among the works already engaged is
ba f,, 4, ,,,nl
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CoLLEcroR's OFFfcE, ]
Beach Hdven, Dec fst, 1855.
r. W. WEAVER, ESQ:
Dear Sir,-The amount of
Toll collected at this Office during the month
OF Nov. 1855, is $26,372 "a
Amount PER last report, 206,239 SO
Total (Fiscal year, 1922 6I2 Al
Same period in 1854, 2I4,2i6 SO
Increase this year SIS ,395 81
Respectfully yours,
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Fresh Arrival /!

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WHO WANTS TO BE MARRIED,


The most ordinary book offhe 18Th Century
THE BLISS OF MARRIAGE.
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TO School Teachers

To School Teachers
As the time OF The County Superintendent
will now for some time to come be occupied
in visiting The different schools Of The county,
those teachers who did not meet him al the
times aud places appointed IN the several
districts, can now meet him al his Office in
Bloomsburg on any Saturday afternoon for
examinations; but no examinations can take
place at any other time, nor can teachers de-
pend upon meeting him in town at any other
Time. r. w. WEAVER,
County Superintendent
Bloomsburg, Nov. %, 1855.
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A. II. JOCELYN'S
CATALOGUE of POPULAR MAPS AND

ILLUSTRATED Sheet Publications.,
With General Descriptions, Prices, &c.
TE'HfSE publications are nvarialy colored,
4 and all the same size, Gee by 80 inches. J
and OF one retail price.-25 cents each.
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The Statesman.
A special agent has visited Europe and made
careful and judicious selections OF foreign
worss of Ar, both in Bronze and Marble !;
Slatuary and Choice Paintings.
The whole forming large and valuable
collection of Paintings and Sta,uary, to be
distributed free among the members of the
A lat, inr fh.,s
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04

up, read first and second time and refer
red to committee On corporations.
Council bill entitled an act to organize,
discipline and govern the militia of this
country, was taken up, read the first and
second time, and referred to the committee
on the militia.
Mr.. Brown, from the committee on roads
and highways, reported with amendments,
the bill entitled an act to establish ferry
across the Kansas river, opposite the town
of Lecompton. The amendments were
agreed to, and the bill read the third time
and passed.
Mr.. Anderson, from the Committee on
elections, reported without amendment the
bill entitled an act concerning aliens. 1t
was read third time and passed.
The bill entitled an act to incorporate
the Kansas University as amended in the
Council, was taken up, and the amend
ment agreed to.
Mr.. Williams from the committee on the
boundaries of districts, reported the bill en-.
titled an act regulating proceedings on the
writ of hsibses corpus, without amendment
and was thereupon third time and passed.
On motion of Mr.. Brown, the bill enti.
tied an act to provide for the erection of the
capitol and other public buildings, was ta-
ken up and the vote of disagreement to
the Council amendment reconsidered, and
the House then agreed to the said amend
ment.
Council bill entitled an act more specif-
ically to define the boundaries of Atchison
county was taken up, read the first and
second time, and referred to the commit.
tee on county boundaries.
Council bill entitled an act providing for
the location of the county seat OF Leaven-
worth county, was taken up, read the first,
secone and third time and passed.
Mr.. Matthias, introduced resolution in
relation to the payment of the chief and
assistant clerks for copying the journals
&c., which was read and referred to the
committee on finance.
He also, from the committee on the Judi.
ciary &c., reported, without amendment
the bill entitled an act providing for the of
fee of district attorney, and defining their
duties, it was thereupon read the third time
and passed.
The House then adjourned.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
TIE FIOV.EER STORE

AsPLING, STEVENS & co.
Corner of Main and Water Streets.
PARKvILLE, MO-,
HAVE just opened at their old Stand one OF
IL the largest and most varied assortment oi
Dry Goods, Hardware and Groceries. that have
ever been exhibited in upper Missouri. We are
now prepared to sell at wholesale or retail to
customers at unusually low rates. To theil
old customers they beg leave to return their sin.
cere thanks for the liberal support which they
have received, and would invite all in want OF
any article in the mercantile line to give them
a call. They pledge themselves to sell all srti-
cles upon as favorable terms as they can be
bought in st. Louis. Their stock consists IN
part of the following articles, which have been
very recently selected in the Eastern markets
with great care, and purchased upon a most fa.
vorabe state of the market, viz:
Domestic, bleached and brown, all qualities:
Caiicos; all coiors and qualities of Flannel;
Delaines; Plain Plaids;
French and English Merino;
Bonnets; Worsted Hoods;
Black and Fancy Silks; Plaid Silks;
Shawis and cioaks, all sizes and qualities;
Worsted Plaid, for children's wear;
Silk, cashmere, and Kid Gloves:
Collars, Undersleeyes, chemisettes:
Swiss, Jaconet, and chequered Muslins:
Swiss, Jaconet, Thread and cotton Edgings and
Insertions;
Swiss and Jaconet Bands:
Combs; Tuck and Side combs:
Gard Cases; Port -Monnaies:
Turkey-shell, India-rubber, and Bone combs:
Hair and clothes Brushes.
GENTLEMEN's WEAR.
Frock and Dress coats:
Overcoats of all qualities and styles;
Black, Plaid and Fancy cashmere Pants;
Black, Plaid, and Fancy Sattinett Pants:
Black Satin and Fancy Silk Vests;
Black and Fancy Silk Velvet Vests:
Plush Vests; Black and Fancy cashmere Vests:
Black and Fancy cloths;
French, English, and German Black and Fan
cy Doeskin;
Black and Fancy Satinettes and Tweeds;
Beaver cloth;
Blue and Fancy Be-. and Saddle Blankets:
Observation-Disclosures Wool, Silk and cotton:
Drawers-Net, Flannel, and cotton;
Black and Fancy cravats;
Cashmere, Silk, and Kid Gloves;
Buckskin and Sealskin Riding Gloves:
Hats and caps;
Ef3 BOOTS AND SHOES.
FAS A Great variety.
sss- Buffalo and India rubber Oyershoes:
Table Lnnen, Table cloths, Table covers and
Towelling;
Damask for curtains; curtain MusIins:
Shaving Tools and Perfumery;
Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, and cut
lery;
Carpets, OilcIoths, assorted, and every other
article which can be called for
In conclusion we will say to all, give US a
call before purchasing elsewhere, and we will
show you that Goods can and will be sold chea-
per in Parkviile, than any other town above st.
Louis.
eg Particular attention given to orders from
Kansas Territory, and Merchants may find it
to their interest to purchase from as.
ASPLING, STEVENS & CO.
Parkville, Mo. Il If.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
RRUNER s. HALYARD.

hEALERs in Drugs, Chemicals, Turpentine
II Varnishes, Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs, Per.
fumery, Soaps, Combs, Hair and Paint Brush
es, Patent Medicines, Window Glass, ali sizes:
Putty, Snuff, Tobacco and Sugars.
2 Also, School Books, Medical Works Nov
els, and large lot of Miscellaneous Works:
Pens, ink, Paper, sc. &c. We also are Whole
sale and Retail Agents for the sale OF Mr.
Storms celebrated Scotch Cough Candy, and all
other popular medicines OF the day.
As we aim at giving universal satisfaction,
every article sold Wholesale or Retail by us,
not proving as good as recommended may be
returned and the money will berefunded. ALI
WE ASK Is a TRIAL.
Particular attention given to orders from the
country BRUNER & HALYARD.
Weston, no. sItf
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
ORT W.ELLHE.U.s -
KANSAS TERRITORY.

TNHIS new and beautiful Town site is situa-
l. ted on the Missouri River, in Kansas Terri
tory, three or four miles above the town of Ia
tan, in the heart of the most densely populated
part of Kansas, surrounded by the finest soil
and best timber in that Territory, with per-
manent landing, commanding view of the riv-
er for several miles above and below. The
principal part of said Town is located on a bed
of stone coal, of the best quality. Arrange
ments are being made to have said stone coal
bed opened and wrought by Joint Stock Com
pany early in the spring, at which time there
will be a sale of lots. There is now in course
of erection, good steam Saw Mill, which will
be in successful operation in few weeks; also,
large and commodious Tavern is in process of
erection which will be opened for the accom-
modation of the public in a short time
Persons wishing to procure Lots Immediate
iiy will have opportunity of so doing, by call
ing on Henry Brady, or Jonathan Hartman,
both of whom are authorized Agents to sell
and dispose of lots, and one or both may at all
times be found on the premises, ready to ac-
eommodate purchasers upon the most liberal
terms.
II. B. WALLACE, JAS G. SPRArT
Amos REEs, w. C. REMINGTON,
HENRY DEBARD, JAS w. BRADLEY,
III. G. BRADLEY, P J. COLLINS.
II. B. HERNDcN. Trustees.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
STOVE STORE!
AND
TIN WARE FACTORY.

Vie subscriber would respectfully acknowl-
L edge the favors bestowed upon him by the
citizens of Weston and vicinity, and solicits a
continuance of patronage. He wishes to call
attention to his VERY LARGE and carefully Sc
lected stock Of STOVES, which will be sold very
low for CASH.
COOKING STOVES of all sizes, and a va
rietyof Patterns to suit purchasers
PARLOR STOVES of the latest style: AL
so, Box and Ten Plate Stoves. of all sizes.
suitable for heating Churches, School Houses.
Stores, Shops, &C., &c. Tin Ware at Whole
sale and Retgil.
Job work done in the best style and shortest
notice. Spoutins and Guttering particularly
attended to.
w. S. BRIGGS.
Weston Mo. s1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
cents for squatfer Sovereign.

AGENTS for S4uo
The following persons are authorized to
-. asAgents for the "SauArrEa SovER-
EIcs.
jsssss .: ! $; sP.'ascssss.. ?; Mscs.ss; Weston.
5,sn, Ro91 ! J. T. v. THonpsos, Liberty.
1T BEAVER, Huntsville.
+ &i;s,sr Sss,.s,.ns, s. B.hnh'} Platte City.
G. w. WIrHERs, Richfied.
Paor. H. B. ToDD, Camden Point.
Jesse MILLER, Hampton, Platte County
Coz. E. B. EWING, Richmond.
J. w. HENRY, E.u..
GEN. ]. b. CLARK,
D. C. GARTH, Huntsville.
J. REN1cK, Wellington.
S. C. HurcHIsoN, Glasgow.
7. p. WILKINSON, Brunswick.
L. B. HARwooD, Miami.
T: Tnas. r: ". M.sss, sanpsos, Rooheport-
W. L. BOYER, Arrow Rock.
NJ. B. COLLINS, Glasgow.
A. S. JOHNSON, Westport.
ALFRED JONES, Lexington
P. E. YouREE, Waverly.
As'i!sss hs' e s. { csaaD1, sssss''' parlville.
7, F. BRoADHURsr, Platte County.
B. w. GROVER Esa, Warrensburg.
J. ]. TILroN, Boliver, Polk County.
NIB. HOLDEN, Clinton, Henry County.
Hon. J. H. BIRCH, Plattsburg.
Coz. HIRAM RICH, Fort Leavenworth.
N. R. McMURRAY Esa, Independence.
D. M. MCDONALD, R,rrv Mo
A. R. MURRy, W.
H. CoRDELL, Pleasant Hill. Cass, Co.,
Hon. JOHN DoNIPHAN, r:.u
GEN. E. L. EDWARDS, 'eiefsoh oi'y'
A. C. BLACKWELL, Carroll county.
EDWIN G. BoorH. Kansas Territory.