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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-09-17
Discoveries OF iihe age.

Some of The most wonderful results of tiu.
fifty years. II is remarkable how the mind
of the world had run into scientific investi-
gaton, and what achievements il has effected
in that shon period. . -.agrifs f..,., ,,..
Fulton launched the frsl steamboat in 1907,
now there are 1900 steamboats, travelling The
waters OF America only. s,sa.r .t.
In 1926 The FIRST railroad WIS put in opera
ton in Massachusetts. -,,.. ,.,.,....
In 1900 there was not a single railroad in
the world. In The United States alone there
are now s,797 miles Of road costing $685.
600, 900 10 build, and about 90, 600 miles of
railroad in America.
The electric telegraph had its beginning
in l845
The eleclic magnet was discovered in
1912, and eleclrolypns is still later iuven-
lion.
Hoes ptinliug press, capable of printing
10000 copies an hour, is very recent dis
covery.
Gas light was unknown in 1900; nov ev-
cry city dnG town of any pretence is lighted
wi ih gas, and we have the announcement of
still greater discovery by which, light heat,
and motive power, may all be produced from
water, with scarcely any cost
Daguerre communicated TO the world his
beautiful invention in 1899. y 4f@
Gun cotton and chforoiofm are discoveries
but few wears old. sreil .fSg aAs-HiiA
Astronomy has added number Of new
planets 10 their solar system. 4Gi 30
What will the next half century accom-.
plish = We, may look for still greater discov-
erss for The intellect Of man is awake ex-
ploring every name Of knowledge, and ssarch-
ing useful .informationgin( every depart.
ment ofan aud indus,fy.is G tsssglbba psi
loGc u -Aa.-------S-s .ssSl-aL4--a0 .aaalq
fIn FoUpD Our.-lGov Le,chef, in speech
al q bafbacus IN Kentucky, asked % thivhU
is John C. Bisckinridgs ~ saI Q iioissiiasib
An old Democrat replied thai he wzsslhs
siripIiDg Democrat wbo beat Leicher for Con-
grsssia tnpl snonsest whigi district ia The
Stai6y'ais, ! itla sRus1ond e1l sssiiibs l.fe
airis BADLY hsossssfy to fdd tbs, ihssGpel
stnar did nct pu, thas question again. aei
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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-09-17

1sAn Affected singer, a, aiheasfe, was
oidlby awse 10 The gallery ,s.fio come out
from behind BIB nose and slts Ike oihst peo.
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18
The Fine Arts.

The opening Of the exhibition this year has been look
ed forward TO with peasuise anticipation BY the friends
Of att from the hope that 1t would show improve
ment upon that Of last We regret TO find but
little evidence OF advance in those branches in which
American art is most deficient OF landscape and hsto
rical paintings there but few Of any real merit.
This arises doubt from the absence Of encourage
men for there is talent enough amongst Our painters TO
produce good compositions they could obtain fair prices
for them. Our wealthy have the bad taste to prefer
multiplying their sweet images" to contributing to
The advancement of national school Of art To this
fact must attribute the psuciy Of historical and 9th
high class works in the exhibition this year. and the
petition o. the old familiar faces such those the Rev
Dr. Cox and Dr. Francis which greet the eye In every pri
vate and public collection and every dagaereotypega
ery In New York Amongst the portraits however,
several which have artistic merit and
space permits shall ,she opportunity Of noticing
them in detail.
PORTRAIT OF GEORGE LAW.
The colossal portrait Of Live Oak George" nov on
exhibition at winarts, $50 Broadway, viii well repay
visit the admirers Of that sturdy type Of American
enterprise. The picture is by Il. Powell the pain er
of the Dscovery Of the Mississippi by De Solo," and Is
ore or the best Of his productions ]. Ia painted with
great breadth and force conveys distinctly to the mlrd
all the mental well physical characteristics of the
original and makes the whole striking and effective
picture The pain,rg is Jos inches by ~ and owing to
its great size could not be got ioo the Academy of De-
sign where it was first intended to exhibit It. In its
present location enjoys the double advantage excel
lent high, snd Of being free to the inspection of the public
senersry The large surface Of occupied by the
figure has left wide margin for the fancy of the artist
to dsplsy isefiD Thus have introduced the whole
alive oako pla.form in the shape Of aqueduots, stsau
ers, ferry boats and locomotives with views Of the
scenes With which the genius OF the great con.
tractor has been associated. As might be expected
in IN atemp. combine Allegory with local illustration
there are some startling discrepancies in the latter
there IL This excuse 70 be pleaded for the :ense that
The artist had in probability, political destination for
the picture in bis eye when he designed IT, We I'M
drsand that he IL now engaged on companion portrait
Of MIa law which s be OF the same large Dimensions
We trust iha. in this picture his o;top will be salts
fed With accessories Of . 'ess fgufs,iys and kncfai
Character.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18
House or Representatives.
WASHINGTON, March II, 1855

KANSAS ELECTION cxsE.
Mr. GALLOWAY (nigger worshipper Of Ohio, advocated
the resolution to allow the Committee Elections to
send for persons papers in the Kansas contested eos,
ton case He said the country demands full invest
ton in order expose the sca,y by which the will OF
the people Of the Territory thwarted While defend
ing Governor Reedr he said that Governor shannon had
been buried above ground by the people Of Ohio but
that the President bad put out his angling rod and
golden bait in Belmont county, shed him out bres tied
Ksnsas Mr. Galloway eontended that the organic Law
Of the Territory had been violated, and is legislation
throup hout founded on fraud.
MIR. WALK, tx NJ Of N. Y, said the Committee on
Elections asked the sxracrt mary power OF sending for
persons and papers other testimony than the
mortal OF Mr. Reeter, there being evidence in any
manner ssnctonpg disposition. IL Ia Mr. Reeder plead
ing in his own behalf telling the doleful tale OF Mr.
Wsitfeids offences and his justification. Mr..
Whitfield was elected at the time appointed by law
but Mr.. Reeder, In violation OF all Law, was chose1
seat Mr. Yak spoke of the wangs Of those who claim
to be the special guardians Of freedom, and who have
rent out their agony in speeches DESTITUTE OF argument
as they deficient OF foundation Mr.. Reecer
bmfe who had planted the seeds OF discord, anarchy
ard con susfon In Kansas.
Mr. ROBINSON (pigger wofshipper) Of Pa, spoke In Is
yor Ct The resolution arguing that Mr.. Reeasr was not
es,opped fre m further proceedings.
Of the acts Of Kansas legislature and the validity Of
Mr. wbitfed's election
Mr. MrIsox, (dtm.) Of Va, faw necessity for con-
tin urg the discussion, which has lost interest $50
Reeder not contestant In legal sense but
mopstrapt for the people Of Kansas against Mr. Whit
fields rieht the seat He commended that the House
can INQUIRE whether the organic law Of Kansas been
violated and wbether proper elections held under
the NsbraeksKepsas act.
Aefurped
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18

JfNtTNN1Tf, HAtcn II,
TIE lard ell store and candle factory Of N. G.. Ropes
Co., in this city, entirely destroyed by fire At
eariv hour yesterday morning. The estimated loss Ia
$50 900; insurance $50, 500 in Eastern Offices.
Al the Fame hour fire occurred in Covinston, KY
destroying the planing mill Of Lindsay, Smith Mayor
Ioss 5000; no insurance. The Ere, II is supposed
was caused By a incendiary.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18

NEW YOEK HERALD EDITION FOB xUEoPI
The CunArd mail Steamship Africa, Captain shannon
Win leave this port tomorrow afternoon at two O'Clock
FOO Liverpool.
fhs European mails win close In this city Of haifpas
zen O'Clock to morrow morning.
ne HERALD (printed 10 English and Trench) viii be
Euhnhsd at ten o'clock in the morning Single COPIES
~ wrapper, sxpence.
The contents OF the European edition of the HERALD
ON embrace the received by nail and telegraph
shs office during the previous week. and TO the hour Of
qualification.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18

Sugar and coffee were quiet, and prices unchanged.
A fair amount of freight was offering for Liverpool
and London, and also for Havre. About 500 bales Of
cotton were engaged tor Liverpool at SLED. 932d.
and 1000 bushels corn, in ships bags, at p. {.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18

UTICA, March II, 1850
farmer, named Buck, murdered at his residence
near Merrisve, Madison county, Friday night last
His body WAS found Saturday morning horribly
mar sled with bloody near by. man who worked
for licensed and who had had difficulty With him.
has b. en- arrested suspicion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18

II, 1890.
Two hundred and nineteen towns foot up follows:
For Wells, 81 ,4eS; Metcsf 3o,879; Goodwin, 2a3I;
scattering, AL
Ten towns remain TO be heard from. the returns from
which viii not materially change the relative vote
given above.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18
Marine Dlsnsteyu.
SHIP rOToNAC ABANDOSRD-cARaO OF THE SHOOT
ING STAR.

ING STAR.
BosroS, March IT. 1885,
Australia. sprung Alssh and aosudonsd 81 sea Jan.
10, In LAT. deg. miD l., long. 81 Deg. W. me cap
aiter the mate and five men TOOK boat and have
since been heard Of
The p fsed from New York about tho frat az peceu-
bsr and said That the son OF one Of the
[Tbe Potopac wn built in Alexspdria. Va. /. 1898.
wss AGO tens register owned m this city and cargo
Two Thousand bb Of OIL board the Shooting Star
to shipped In the Mnr esota to sail for New York
on the 1st CT March.
Adjourn mens' Of sne Virginia Legislas .re.
BArTSoRH March II, 1856
The Virginia legislature adjourned SAtur&sy The
Houae refused to extend the sesop TIE bank hill re-
curing banks not to ssue notes except to DO
1t par in specie was psssed.
Steam Boiler Explosion nna boss er Esss.
CINCINNATI. March II, 1856.
The boiler Of Q steam mill Oakdae Iuaiana vx-
ploced on Frdsy last kcg four persons and woundpg
shattered to pieces.
Railroad Accident
BAITMoRR, March II, 1855.
The II O'Clock A. NJ train for rhi aaepha 70 dav ran
over two cows near MsgpoIis shsterog passenger
and throwing the train Of the track No ops
injured. The down express train was detained I'll;
O'Clock.
lnykess.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.
PHILADELPHIA, March IL 1865.
STOCKS are STEADY quotations as follows-penL sylvia
MA 6s, a. Reading Railroad a. Long Island &C. Nor
ris Canal, JAZZ; Pennsyivania Railroad, 45x.
NEW ORLEANS March is, 1855.
Cotton msItet firm sales today 1900 bales: mid
ding at Vac eAc rates for other articles changed.
MoRIR, March IT, 1856
Cotton market quiet.-sales to-day 2 900 bales Re
ceps isr he week rs co., sales rs OOO Stock in porr
$4,000 Rates for nidehrg, sAc. = &C.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18

Meade Brothcrs' Unrivalled Photographic.
coored By ave competent artists q prices rangin1 from 20
ken dsis; award received 4 French ksRibdon, @ Broad
way, four docrs above Asor HOUSE
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18
THIRTY-FOURTa CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.


Senate
WASHINGTON, March II, 1856.
sTATE GOVERNMENT
Mr.. DOUGLAS, (dem.) of H., frem the Committee
Territories reported bill authorizing the people OF
Ksntss to form . constitution and State government
preparatory her admission into the Union when she
.han have requisite population.
TIE Ct AYToN.BULwFR TREATY-A ADMfyfsTRA-
roS-1HE ACCESSORY TRANSIT coaPASY-GES. WALKER.
Mr. CLAYTON tx. NJ Of DEL, spoke in relation to the
construction Of the Clayton treaty and Central
affairs generally. He gratied at the extra
ordinary degree of unanmity shown during the discussion
In Senate with regard construction Of that treaty
AL gentlemen had agreed in repudiating, utterly
worthy their regard the construction given By the
British governmentname]y, that it only to have
prospective operation Ii us leaving Great Britain
disturbed posessio Of that country and all the rights
chs had prior to 1850 while 1t dsbarred the Unltee
States from any right possession whatever. Such
construction aftertbought and an attempt to
evace treaty stpulaions. Mr. Clayton alluded to the
great importance Of an inter oceanic canal. He had
locked at the reports Of explorations for the Pacific Rail-
road and while he WAS sorry 80 dispel an illusion so
pleas ant he believed rairosd to the Pacific VII Ia
built for many years If such road sboul. BE-
made it would not give the facilities which DESIRE anc
which we should obtain by passage through the 18TH
mua. Unless this country be blessed more than any
en- sbal before this road could be built, be
vowed in with Of the greatest Powers Of the
earth. &c approved the whole conduct of the admps
tra'ion relative to the oifcul les with Eogand, and
highly eulcgzed the sae papers Of Messrs Marcy and
Buchanan. He was also gratihed At the energy with
which the administration bad put down nnbnstertng
schemes; and he denounced General Walker rnian,
buccspeer and pirate. Mr. Clayton partisan Of the
President but when foreign relations conducted
with signal ability he Wiling to give the admsisra
tsop dne cseoit.
Mr. Clayton having alluded 10 General Walkers seizure
of the vessels If the Trar sit Company,
MIR. SEWARD, (neger worshipper) of N. y, inquired
whether thas compsny had not connived az WalS,. s
proceedings in Central America.
Mr. CLAYTON said he bad such q statement, but
DID know whether It true not II II true
though handed Justice likely TO restore the
poisoned chalice to their own lips.
Mr. WELLER (dem) of CAL, gave notice that he should
have something TO say, for he differed very widely from
the senator from Delaware relative the character Of
Mr. Walker.
IMPROVEMENT RIVERS.
The Sera.e considered and passed bills for the i'm
provement Of the ST. Clair and ST. Mary rivers in Mch
gan the removal of oosctrucons at tie mouth Of
the Mississippi and Ter the Of the harbor Of
San Diego, California.
Adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18

VIM. Bnnta VIII Open To-day his Selection
Of straw oods whatever lasts and could do To-
produce superior article and variety OF Styles he hss
complshtd His exerors doubt, will be rewarded By
liberal pa at l06 Canal Of Wooster street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18

white, the Halter, has Removed from tho
to i4s Fulton street between broadway
street ys DIS esaosemeni and select one Of bis spring
WHITE haiter
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18

The Hats Manufactured BY Espcnscheids
le Nassau street % strinRy bear the impress q orgnay
and skithere novelty and neAness In their oonaxuo~
don and elegance and style In their whole appearsnce
which makes Them tho decided favortes with gentlemen OF
and fashion. Price 8 80.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18

TIE CAsr OF Mr.. JONI FRosT-Tkere il TO be meet.
g this evening at the Aston House, Of the friends Of
Mr.. John Frost, TO ADOPT memorial to the Queen
for his pardon. II should be largely attended.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18

BREAD AND BUTTER BETTER THAN SWORDS
A proposition has been introduced into the
Assembly Of this State to honor the surviving
officers of the New York Volunteers in Mev'co
by presenting each of them with o sword, at
the expense Of the State. General Burnett,
late Colonel of the Regiment, having been ap.
piled to for list of the officers, replies ia a
letter Of which the subjoined is copy -
ca East TwESTY. THIRD STREET. !
NEW YonK, March 8, 1856.
IKT. Henry GASys lear Sir-1n reply TO your note
requesting ist OF the surviving oisegs Of the First
Weeds, Of the Assembly, have 10 state that have
searched several times for q copy OF = document which
would give them all in print, without have
fouuo, however, the nal muster rolls and will prepare
from them the list required.
Yon tell me that the object esteemed friend Is
70 obtain The passage OF resolution to give each
yivor sword, by act of the Legislature OF state
We csnnot but appreciate highly the kind intentions oil
Mr.. Wood but am sure speak the sentiment OF the
Survivors IN suggesting two objections to the passage
First BY referring statute of the state a. Quoted
In The petition nied last year by to
the legislature 1t will be found that the great STATE of
New Yok is indebted less to every one Of a..
surviving officers and soldiers of the regiment and
that debt is paid could not for one accept sword
/ from The State.
Second The action in reference to the swords which
told good friends desire 10 pess this sesson might
which the state has virtually repudiAed By its ex po
| WARD D. BURNETT.
II seems that some of the Volunteers are in
destitute circumstances. and want bread and
butter much more than they do swords. We
hope the Legislature will give them both.
They fought well in Mexico, and should not
be forgotten IN their time Of need.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-18

BALTIMORE, March II, 1855
The II O'Clock A. NJ. train for Phi acephia todsy ran
over two cows near Magnolia shatssiog two pssseprsr
cars and throwing the train of the track No opa va
O'Clock. -
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-10

DISTINGUISHED DEATHS OF lS55.-In
the four column list of distinguished dead
of the past year, published in the New
York Herald, we find the following names:
Ex-Governors Hannegan and Johnson, of
South Carolina; U. S. Senator Moses Nor
ris, of New Hampshire; John S. Barbour,
the distinguished Virginia statesman and
politician; Hon. Luther Severance. of Maine;
Bishop Capers, of the M. E. Church, Judge
John C, Spencer, of New York; Judge s.
S. Wilde, Of Massachusetts,; Col. Francis
X. Hunter, of South Carolina, famous for
his romantic attempt to rescue Gen. Lafay-
cite from the prison of Olmu'1
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-10
New Board of Curators.

The Legislature having failed to elect a
Board OF Curators for The State University,
the Governor has appointed the following
genllemen;
Caleb S. Stone, DR.. w, II. Duncan, P.
H. Mcbride and Allen b. Orear, Of Boone;
G.. S. Pollard, editor Of the Pilot, and G. L.
Rogers of St. Louis; j. II. Parks Of ST
Charles; Peter Carr of Pike; Mr.. Horner OIL
Randolph; DIR. II. w. Cross of Charitoni
DR.. Joseph Chew OF Ray; Calvin +. Burns
of Platte; N. c. Orear Of Saline; J. w
Morrow Of Cole; VIM. c. Price OF Green
r. G. Roberts Of Cedar; w. S. Mosely oil
New Madrid and VIM. E. Brady of Wash
ington.
Sixteen Democrats and two Wings. On
ly five Of the new Board belong TO the pres
ent one. tt.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-10
Free State Nominations at Kansas

We learn that the Free State Convention
OF Kansas held its session at Lawrence on
the 22d of December. The Convention
held three separate meetings during the day
and put forth the following ticket to be cam
vassed ut the next election, which takes
places on the third Tuesday in January.
For Governor Charles Robinson, of Re
publican party.
For Lieutenant Govornor-W. Y. Rob-
erts, National Democrat.
For Congrcss-M. w. Delahay, Nation
al Democrat.
Secretary Of state-P. c. Schingler, Re-
publican.
Auditor of State-G. A. Cutler, Repub-
lican.
Treasurer of State-G. A. Wakefield,
Republican.
For Supreme Judges-S. M. Lat,a, wing;
M. F. Conway, Freesoil Democrat; Morris
Hunt, wing,
Clerk of Supreme Court. D. Floyd,
dem.
Reporter Of Supreme Court Thurs
ton, democrat.
State Printer Speer, editor Kan
sas Tribune, Republican.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-10
GLASGO WEEKLY TIMES
HEMP.


We extract the following Hemp statistics
from Circular of Taos H. Larkin & CO..,
Commission Merchants of st. Louis, who
pay special attention to tho sale Of this sta
pie. The circular was made up at the close
Of last year.
Receipts this year are fully $500 Tons
over 1854. Stock in store unsold 1868
Bales against S144 Bales at this date last
season and its average value about $l3 pr.
Ton higher. The whole sales this month
have been only 1912 Bales Undressed at
from 1925 to $l42 for common TO choice
GAG Bales Hacked from $l75 TO 1896 and
800 Bales Hacked Tow at 1925 pr. Ton
We quote Cash prices TO day at from $3.50
to $40 for Undressed--$l75 to 200 pr.
Ton for Dressed $S5 TO 800 pr. Ton for
Brake lows to Sc pr. fb for Bale Rope
and II to 173c pr. yard for Bagging-
mand limited TO home trade--hoiders very
firm and probability of half the stock being
carried over winter for want of satisfactory
offers.
The Imports here for past eight years
have been as follows:
l94S, $4,000 Bales 1852, 49,500 Bales
lS49, $4,000 3" 1853, $4,000
1850, 81 800 " 1854, 10 800
1861, 64,500 " 1855, $4,000
The Total stock of American Hemp in
the Eastern Cities for sale is about 270C
Bales Dressed and 5000 Bales Undressed
showing an excess together of about SOC
Tons over last December--prices slightly
higher and markets reported inactive. The
stocks Of Russia Hemp Yarns and Gunny
cloth are unusually light for the season.
stock of Manila Hemp about 21,000 Bales
and prices Of all foreign kinds considerably
below last December. The stock of Russia
Hemp in England is reported very limited
for the time, but as there is a certainty o.
full supplies early next season, prices have
not advanced-the last quotations are f43
10 TO e44 pr. Ton.
The Kentucky crop is reported third
short but of uniformly good quality--tht
Weld of Missouri will be a fifth less thar
last season and staple greatly inferor-.-th,
crop of Cotton will reach Three and Hall
Millions of Bales, requiring increased
Begging and Rope-the stock OF Gunny
cloth, Bags and foreign Hemp very ligh
for the season. compare lively small Stock
of Rope and Bagging--Marine Freights re-
numerative to every quarter with prospec
of large demand for Cordage. Cotton to'
valuable TO be substituted to any extent TO
Hemp, and the probability of increased mo
ney facilities inducing speculation in al
staples--these altogether warrant us in an
ticipating an active market and large con
sum ption next year for Hemp and believ
that prices will range from 1925 to $l4'
pr. Ton, according to quality, during spring.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-10

1.-THE American Colonization Society
will hold its thirty-ninth annual meeting in
Washington City on the third Tuesday in
January next. 1t is said that this will be
the most important session of the Board of
Directors held for long time. Questions
involving more thorough and efficient
working organization for the National State
Societies, already under consideration for
the last two years, will come up for def
mite action.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-01-10

E5What mighty procession has been
m arching toward the grave during the past
year. At the usual estimate, since the
first of January, more than 3l500,000 Of
the worlds population have gone down to
the earth again. Place them in long array
and they will give a moving column Of more
than thirteen hundred TO every mile of the
globes circumference! Only think of it
ponder and look upon these astounding com
putations? What asreciacle, as they "movc
on" tramp, tramp-forward! upon thi.
stupeudous dead march!
"Life is short and time is feeting,
And our hearts though strong and brave,
Still like muiiled drums are beating
Funeral marches to the graye!'