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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-08-20
Democratic Co. Convention.

THE Democratic electors of Columbia Co.
will meet at The several places of holding the
general election IN their respective districts,
ON SATURDAY, 23d DAY OF AUGUST,
between the hours of and O'Clock in the
afternoon, 10 choose by ballot two delegates
from each district to meet in County Con-
vention at the COURT HOUSE in Blooms
burg on the following Monday, al O'Clock,
r. NJ, for the purpose Of making the DEM
ocratic nominations for the ensuing election.
JoHE SNYDER, PETER BoDIsE,
N. p. MooRE. CHARLES Nuss,
II. X. KLINE. Standing Committee.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24
Grand Division of Virginia.

The annual session was held in Charlottes-
vile, commencing on the 10th inst. About
sixty representatives were in attendance
among them some of the ablest veterans of
the cause in the State. The Grand Scribe
reports seven thousand members connected
with the Order in Virginia, at present:
1t was resolved to start = monthly paper
at Richmond, price 81 a year-T.J j. Evans,
Esq, Grand Scribe, Editor. North Carolina
furnishes the Order with a large aoeekly pa
per at 81 a year, and it is not half az well
supported by Temperance men as it ought to
be. Indeed, if it were not for others thaa
avowed Temperance men, our receipts would
be a long ways below our actual expenses
Our Virginia friends will have but a small
expense to support a monthly, and it will no
doubt be we'll sustained. We wish it all sue
cess.
Halifax Court House has been chosen as
the place for the spring and Lexington for
the fall meeting Of the Grand Division, in
1857.
The following are the officers elect for the
ensaing year: Grand Worthy P, Daniel
Dodson, of Petersburg Worthy Associate
G. A. Bruce, of Waynesboro'; Grand Scribe
I. j. Evans, of Richmond Grand Treasu
: rer, John w. Ferguson, OF Richmond Gran,
Conductor, Eugene Davis, of Charlottesville
Grand Sentinel, j. B. Tuster, of Rockbridge
: Grand Chaplain, Rev. j. S. Tinsley, Able
marlt.
> A public temperance meeting was held q
: tie Town Hall. 1t was well attended by tn
citizens. A goodly number of ladies Ter
q their valued presence to the occasion. Az
dresses were delivered by Messrs. A. f
Sands, z. Price and w. r. Drinkard.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24
Rattle-snakes and Whiskey.

A cotemporary relates a circumstance of a
woman and child being bitten by rattle
snakes, from which they died and adds
A case like the above is startling, and a very
few cases of the kind occurring in the neigh
borhood would result in a declaration of war
against ratlesnakes, and a general turn out of
all able to bear arms to aid in the work of
determination. Such is the excitement occa-
stoned by comparatively trifing events, but
a whole community may be bitten by the
worm of the Still, whose venom is more dead
~, and scarcely a heart be stirred. We
would infinitely prefer that our mother or
child should be bitten by a reptile than have
them charmed by a liquor seller and bitten
by his nest of scorpions. In the above case,
only the tenement of clay was destroyed the
soul with all the deathless powers went un
polluted into the presence of its God. Blu
when the virus Of the grogshop has been in
fused into the veins of a victim, the body i
not only fitted for the sepulchre, but the cit
adel of the soul is invaded, and the image Q
God defaced. Forty thousand are thus amt
ally handed over to death ard hell, and h
who advocates a war of determination is d.
nounced as a fanatic. Be it so we glory in
fanaticism that would deliver this HEAVIER
favored land from the blasting, consumin
venom of the ladders sting" No poor fe
low writing under the horrors of deliriu
tremens, or gnashing his teeth with man.
potu, can charge his s~uferings and death
our .tanaticism. The thousands of childrt
in our streets, begging in rags, and the t.
thousands in our poorhouses and prisons pi
ing in want, or toiling in disgrace, cannots'
to US " your fanaticism has brought this e,
upon u.s." Reader, if you would escape t
charge of being accessory to all these suft
ings and wrongs, join our ranks, and let
hunt these envenomed reptiles and bea:
from our land! Say not we are too severe
there is no language which can adequate
deiineate the damning guilt of the lou
traffic.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24
SOMETHING THAT NEVER FAILS.
Do DDIIRT IT9

Do you doubt thatour graveyards and GEM
eteries are filed with the bodies of the young
and the middle aged, who, if they had been
wisely counselled, might have rejoiced in a
hale old age Whether you doubt or believe,
it is, nevertheless, true. Holloway's Medi-
cines ne yer fail.
DO ye doubt that multitudes die daily from
the consequence Of their own evil appetites ?
Does not intemperance, for instance, hurry
thousands to a premature and d%ishonored
grave? But it is true that the disease which
results even from the grossest form of intern
temperance may be- efectually cured. For
Holloway's Medicines never fail.
Do goa doubt that any disease, whatever
its origin, may be cured by following the ad-
vice of that most skilful Of physicians, and
that perfect health and long life may be Sc
cured to the invalid? Whether you doubt
or believe, it is quite true. For Holloway's
Medicines never fail.
Do you doubt that the most stubborn ma
ladies, which have defined the treatement of
the medicine Schools and colleges, both Of the
old and the new world viii CHI reduce the pa
tient to a SHELTON, aud torture him with the
most excruciating pains which make exis-
tence q curse to him and death q positive
blessing-do you believe that they may moi
be relieved merely, but totally extirpated
from the system, though they have taken holC
Of the most vital parts Doubt or believe as
you please, but it is still true. For Hollow.
avs Medicines never fail.
The fond hope of relationship beautiful
being around whose life so many holy bond
of affection are wound,-the beloved daugh
ter and sister, whose girlish charms wer,
just ripening into w~omanhood, whose ste,
made music as she walked, whose voice wa
melody, whose smile was sunshine, who's
presence irradiated the household, and CAV
happiness to every heart-must she be take
away and her place know her no more? B
no means, if her friends are wise. DO go
doubt that the destroyer may be replied, an
her cheeks and eyes once more resume th
glow and brilliancy of perfect health p
Whether you believe or not, it is true. f
Holloway's Medicines never fail.
That fond wife and mother, on whom I'll
seal of death seems to be surely set-sha
the distracted husband, and the terrified an
~inconsol able children, wait from hour to hoy
for the anguish of her last heart breakin
farewell? Oh keep the Angel of Death frol
that dwelling. Let the dart be stayed ar
give not to the tomb all that enshrines so m
ny ardent affections? Do you doubt wheth'
she may live or die? 1t is for her friends
decide, for Holloway's Medicines never IA
The reader may ask the reason why th'
never fail. We would simply answer ths
having ransacked the whole pharmacope
t of medical art. he finally sought instructi'
/ at the brink of the we'll of natures truth,
the old Greek philosophers sought it. and
ceiVed the required information. He gain
: her secret. And we regard him as a man
, original and profound genius, for his syste
3 puts to shame the accumulated medical dc
9 mas of two thousand years.-N. 7. Sund
Courier.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24
Temperance Convention.

In view Of the low state of Temperance
feeling in North Carolina, we propose thai a
State Temperance Convention be held In this
City, on the 25th Of November next, to take
into consideration what means shall be best
used to revive the cause in our borders. We
make the suggestion with a view, not to
awaken political excitement on the subject
not to appeal for Legislative aid, or any thing
Of the kind-these and all other matters will
be open for the discussion and action of the
Convention, it is true-but we propose to
meet on the good old platform of Moral Sua-
sion for the poor ~inebriate, and let us see if
some steps cannot be devised by which we
may arrest the downward course of thou
sands Of our friends and fellow-citizens who
are hopelessly gone, unless some kind hand
be stretched out to save.
We shall not at present discuss at length
the necessity of such an assemblage. We
simply make the suggestion, and shall wait
to. see what response it meets at the hands OF
the friends of Temperance. If the time pro.
posed does not suit, some other may be a.
greed upon.
What say you, reader? Let us hear from
you. Other States-South Carolina, Geor.
gia, Alabama-are holding their Temperance
Conventions. What say the friends in NORTH
Carolina? Speak out, one and all, and lie
US hear. "a
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24
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A Positive

Subscribers receiving their paper with a CROSS
MARK, are thereby notified that in four weeks
from the receipt of the first number thus marked,
their subscription years will expire and unless
renewed within that time, the paper will be dis
continued. This rule will be infexibly adhered to.
Grand Division of North Carolina.
The last session of the Grand Division of
this State, adjourned to meet in Fayette-
vile, at Z o'clock, P. NJ, on the first Tuesday
in December, 1856" A number of States
have changed the time of holding their an
nual meetings. Virginia meets in Septem-
Der; South Carolina in November; also
Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi in Jann-
nary, &c. Our annual meeting occurred just
at the close of our State Fair, and while
many counties were holding their Courts,
which prevented many from attending, it was
Hence the change from October to Deem
Der.
We hope all the members of the Grand
Division will remember the place and time
of meeting, and make their arrangements to
attend. Upon that session of the Grand Di-
vision, we honestly believe, will depend the
solution of the question whether the Order of
the Sons of Temperance is to have an exis'
tence in our good old State, any longer.
By that time, the dust, and turmoil and
strife of the political campaign viii be oyer
and we trnst orr citizens. after having. a:
Patriots, discharged their duty to their coun
: try, will, as Philanthropists, be disposed t.
> do something for the social and domesti,
prosperity and well-being of their fellow
men. We hope to see this demonstrated b,
! a large attendance at the Grand Division a
! Fayetteville, on the first Tuesday in Decem
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24

Sixty-six miles from Baltimore is New

Sixty-six miles from Baltimore is New
port. This venerable looking town was foun-
ded by Swedes and Fins, in 1910.
Four miles further is Wilmington, which
was founded by a company of Swedes IN 1888,
and named it in honor of their queen, Fort
christina. After the battle of ~Brandywine
in l777, it was occupied by the British. 1t
is now a city with $4,000 inhabitants. The
Swedes' Notifications and dwellings have
passed away with their builders, their descen-
dants have forsaken the customs and forgot
ten the language of their fathers. An old
Swedes church alone remains as a solitary
monument o. an almost forgotten people
Surrounding it is the old church yard, where
/" Each in his narrow cell, forever laid
The rude forefathers of the hamlet Sleep"
mingling their dust with that of more recent
generations. The corner stone of this temple
was laid in 1893, and is the Oldest house of
Christian worship in America. / I'M indebt-
ed to a fellow passenger for the following in
cident: After the battle of B~randywine, a
beautiful girl, named Mary Harvey, loved a
young patriot soldier BY the name of Sey-
mour. Her father was wealthy the youns
man was poor. Upon this ground they were
not allowed to marry. Young Seymour,
went TO S. c., and was in the severe battle
at Sullivan's Island. He next joined Wash
ington's army, and commanded a company
in the Battle of ~Brandywine. After this
battle, he obtained leave of absence for three
days, and again visited Mary at home
, Her parents consented to the marriage AM
the nuptials werescelebrated. The friabds o
the parties were assembled under the tree
in social ~festivity. when two soldiers from tn
British army approached and attempted I
' make Seymour their prisoner. A contes
epsued in which the bride was killed by
bayonet thrust. The friends that smile
4 upon her in the morning as a bride, wer
Q over her ere night as a corpse. My frien
5 could give me no further account of youn
Seymour. There are many other revolution
4 airy legends connected with this part of GU
e journey which neither time nor space wi
permit US to recite.
d At Z O'Clock, we reached :" the Quake
d City" and found comfortable quarters at I'll
: Girard House, where we must leave our rea'
e ers for the present with a promise to write
h them again soon.
Yours very truly,
Philada. Sept. Is, sc. CLAUDE.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24

SwELLs.-The truly great man never at
tempts to cut a swell. 1t is your four pence
ha' penny fellows who have a moderate an.
nual income, and dine on potatoes and her
ring, and sup on herring and potatoes, who
put on-the dido air and golden waistcoat,
swell, puff and snort like a little, crazy steam
tug carrying more steam than it knows what
to do with, that endeavor to put on the con.
sequentlal and pass for more than they are
worth. 1t is an easy matter to distinguish
the genuine from the spurious There is q
great difference between a spoon of pewter
and one of goldl
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24
Oh, fresh is the rose in the gay dewy morning,
And sweet is the lily at evenings close;
But i the fair presence of lovely young Jessie,
Unseen is the lily, UNDECIDED the rose.
BURNS.

And sweet Is the lily at evenings close
But i the fair presence of lovely young Jessie,
Unseen is the lily, unheeded the rose.
BURNS.
LADIES, gentle Ladies, open your Albums
and prepare to write us down magnanimoms.
In behalf of mankind we are going to make
great concessions in your favor. So here is
into the confessional, brother.
We all estimate beauty by comparisons.
The great China-aster wodld not appear
half SO r~esplendantly glorious if there was
not now and then an ugly thistle to offend
our sight. Burns esteemed beauty by COM
parsons; he admitted the rose was fresh"
and the lilly "sweet," apart from "lovely
young JESSIE" but in her presence" the
lily was "unseen," and the rose T" unheed-
ed" This being the prevailing sentiment
with the world, the men have, out of their
pure love for woman, magnanimously con-
sented to make thistles Of themselves in or-
der that the ladies may appear more in the
likeness of roses, lilies and china-asters.-
For that purpose We have accorded to their
use and embellishments all the fine silks, the
broeades, the laces, the embroidery, the per-
fumery, the ribands, the ~jewelry, the gew-
gaws and flip per-te-6aws. Don't we allow
them to braid their hair just as they please,
smile winsome smiles and look winsome
ways? We help them to study out plans to
make them more and more attractive, while
we are as careless of our personal appear
ance as a sandwich on a pleasure trip. We
yield them the best seat in the railroad coach
give them the best bits in the dinner stew
and do everything in our power to render
them happy and beautiful. We are conten
to see the blush of the rose glowing on thei
checks and the brightness ofrubies cleaning
in their eyes. We admire them and thei
thousand graces, and exclaim-keautiful
Then, in order to enhance their manifol
charms by striking contrasts, we suffer oul
selves to appear many times cross, crabbe
and unamiable, in order that the graces
the dear sex may more resplendently shin
And then don't We suffer our boards to gro
into hideousness, aud sometimes swear ar
almost always {" chaw tobaeco?" 70
sure we do and, of course we would n
subject ourselves to such infections if
were not that woman, lovely woman, mig
appear more beautiful by contrast. Beau
full creatures! let them be beautiful tn
: are the roses ~springing up among the tear
!. ed thistles in the great garden Of life. A
|, horse, a ship in full sail, a peach orchard
full bloom, and a pretty woman, are four
; the most beautiful sights to be seen on eal
or sea \
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24

WHAT WE WANT.-We want no noisy peo-
pie to annoy US by constantly crying out,
70 on! go on! running by the side of the
temperance engine, but never doing any Of
the work. We want no idle drones to hang
on the engine, and rather keep it back than
propel it forward. We want no timid com.
promising men, who dare not face the raging
lire +; but r~esolute, intelligent, faithful, hon.
est, hard working men, who will pull, OF
pump, or climb the burning ruins, or de
anything that circumstances call for, to ex
nguish the raging fires of intemperance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24

BE G. G. Davenport, Esq, proposes to
commence, Immediately the publication of a
paper at Newbern, to be called the Weekly
Express" devoted to News and Politics.
1t will advocate the election of Willard Fill
more to the Presidency.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24

pr We shall m next week an
original Story, founded on our Revolutionary
Legends. We hope our friends i'll continue
to furnish interesting articles for our col
umns.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24

IA HABIT in the young child is at first
like the frail fliment of the spiders net if
it is not broken, it becomes a thread of silk /:
next a three fold cord ; then a triple cable /;
and To- who can break it?
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24

Hal Myself.-We have no hesitation in
saying that Consumption can always be al
leViated, and in a great many cases complete
ly cured, simply by the use of DR.. Wistar's
Wild Cherry Balsam, It's soothing and heal
ing influence over the diseased organs is truly
wonderful.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24

IA Read "Claude's" interesting account
of his travels. They are addressed to his es-
pecial friends of the "Social Circle" but
will be found entertaining by all who peruse
them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24

CASH VALUE OF TExPERAxcE.-The value
of temperance, in its effects upon business
and places, is getting to be understood. We
see in an advertisement in another column,
says a New York paper, of "a farm for SALE
in Walton, Delaware county, that it is put
down as one Of the recommendations which
enhance the value of the property, that no
spurious liquors are kept by any store or
tavern within ten miles of it. The state
ment is honorable to the town, and certainly
increases the value of every acre Of its ground.
1t ensures exemption from burdensome poor
taxes, and from quarrelsome and miserable
neighbors, and insures good neighborhood,
good schools, and a church well supported.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24

Hay- "LoRA's" valued contribution, Sab
bath Musings" No. 9, will be found highly
interesting.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24

THE Tory PINE.-Seeing mention of The
Charter Oak a few days since. brought to our
mind the remembrance of the Tory Pine"
In the lower part of Sampson County, N. c.,
almost in sight of -~Treadwelrs Cross Roads,
stands a large pine, known as the Tory
Pine" This notable tree stands in a swamp
surrounded by a very dense underground,
and can only be seen by the exercise of some
trouble and patience, and the endurance of a
few brier scratches. During the Revolution
ary War there were a few Tories in that re-
gion of country lying between Black River
and Moor's Greek. These Tories found them
selves at one time in so critical a condition as
to make c~oncealment necessary. SO they en-
camped in the swamp and built their fires
by the side Of this large pine. There they
concealed themselves for months, and lived
by what game they could capture and the
assistance Of their female relatives, who met
them at stated times. The Glory Pine" il
doubtless the monarch of many centuries, and
still looks green and Furnishing. 1t is 80 fee
in circumference at the ground and q fee
in circumference 8 feet above the ground
The scar made by fire is 5 feet broad and
feet high, and this hollow has often served a
a shelter for hunters and persons working il
the adjacent woods. Long may the old ire
live, as a testimony that the Tories of tn
Revolution found it more expedient to hid
than to fght.-ClintOn Independent.
Tnotb Acbe IT 10 nftan aSkod &c Day;.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24

Tooth Ache.-It is often asked if Davis
Pain Killer will cure this most unbearable
of pains. 1t will seldom fail if applied accor
ding to directions. 1t is also an eaectua'
cure for neuralgia. Try it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-10
CONFserIuNery kc

TNHOmAS PUTENTINI HAS JUST RE
< turned from the orth and res pectfulIy invites
his patrons and the ladies in general 20 call and
see his extensive and well selected supply Of
FRENCH CONFECTIONERY Cupfds and
Fancy Ornaments, cheihy intended for Weddings
X Receptions and Parties. Also, a variety OF De-
licious FRUITS and VEGETABLES, consist
ing Of the following articles:
Tomatoes, put up In glass jars fresh
Tomato Sauces, Catsups and Pickles
Fresh FTeach Peas, Fresh Peaches. Pine Apples,
Strawberries
rench Quinces Prunes, Plumbs
Fresh BlackberTies, Kaspbeuies, Currants and
Cherries.
The above fruits also In Brandes and Syrups.
He has also a variety Of French Pickles, TIuf-
fes, cd, Sardines, Anchoves, and Sauces, and a
superior article Of Jellys, Syrups, and Cordials,
fruits conserved and juiatation Fruit, Gum and
Cordial Drops, Chocola.e in every style. Jujube
Pate, Raisins and Almonds, 20 boxes Of Italian
Macharoni, fine article imported expressly for
him
VIII always be had the usual ICE CREAM
which, as heretofore, cannot be surpassed, Water
Ice, Blanc Mango, Calves Foot Jelly, and Char
lofts and In fact, every thing that may be found
in USEFUL as well as ornamental FreHch Confec-
tionery.
p. 5 AS to his Fruit and and Pound Cake, we
shall say nothing single tIial is sufficient proof
Remember POTENTINI, 279 Penna avenue,
south side, bet 10th ard llth streets &C S-lw