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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-22
Church Pulled Down and Burned by q
Mob.

The Washington Union Of Saturday has
the following item:
1t is reported that on Saturday night last,
Mount Charmed Church, in Alexandra Coun-
ty, Va, about three miles from Georgetown,
was pulled down by mob. The ruins of
the building have since been fred and entire
ly consumed. 1t will be recollected that f
was at this church that the late unfortunate
affair occurred, in which James Burch was
shot by young Austin, the latter being a
Sunday School teacher at the Church. It
has not yet transpired whether or not this
outrage has any connection with the one al
luded to above.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-22
Ohio.

The Republican State Convention met at
Columbus on the 18th and nominated the fol-
lowing State ticket:
For Governor-SALMON p CHASE
For Lieutenant Governor-NiosEs B. WALKER
For Secretary of State-A. p. RUSSELL.
For Treasurer-A. p. STONE.
For Judge of Supreme Court-MnroN SUTLrFFE.
For Member Board of Public Works-JAcoB BLINyESs-
DERFER.
The Republicans 60 through the form of
electing this ticket on the second Tuesday in
October.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-22

A clergyman in St. Louis, having few
thousand dollars to spare, not long since pur-
chased lot of land near that city. In a
few months vein of coal was found on the
land, and a railroad was built directly thro'
it (the land,) the rise from the two sources
making the fortunate divine halfmillionaire.
Wonder if some folks wouldn't call this ''pro
vidential ~
Well, what of it ? We know some diyines
who have come to Minnesota, who have been
as equally lucky. From singing with truth
the hymn
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-22
" No foot of land do I possess,
No nnfta no a., xho ,x.1 \ 1.~

1V0 00ttdge
they are owners of hundreds of broad acres"
A "call" to the West sometimes makes the
fortunes of Divines as we'll as the ungodly.-
But we confess to believing that it is some
thing more than ''providential" Very often,
many talented ministers are lost by these
turns of fortune.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-22
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1857.

Prayers by thu Rev. Chaplain.
The journal of yesterday was read by the
Secretary.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29

ISLANDER ON JUDGE THoMpsos.--The editor
of the Clinton Democrat repels the low abuse
of the Bellefonie Know Nothing organ, which
denounced Judge Thompson as drunkard
and says had il charged the Judge with hav-
ing been the companion of Cain in the muir
der of Abel, II would not have been farther
from the truth. Now hear the Erie Dispatch,
published at Judge Thompson's residence:
"Judge Thompson, is Democrat we ara
a Republican. IN his political conduct we
have not always approved Of his course, but
as man and a jurisl he has ever had our
admiration and shall have our support for The
office 10 which he has been nominated. We
know the man and do not know his oppo.
nenis-henco we are not graphing in the
dark. The legal ability of Judge Thompson
is OF high order-sociaI'y he commands the
respect of all, and as a friend TO the oppress.
ed, he has boss Of friends who are politically
opposed 10 him who will give him their sup.
port, because they know that he, as a jurisi,
will know no party, and that he has no friends
10 reward or no enemies 10 punish"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29

@ The Muncy Lum,nary goes into hys.
lerics because of the appointment Of William
Michel as Postfh asler at Muncy, in place OF
Whilock, removed. Mr.. M. held the Office
under tie ADMINISTRATION OF President Polk,
and was very excellent and popular officer.
He was removed, however, by the proscrip-
live administration of Gen. Taylor, and Mr..
Whillock was appointed. Now The tables
are turned again, and much iuss is made, if
the Luminary informs US correctly, about the
re-appointmenl of man who was removed
only because he was Democrat The op.
position never did relish the displacement of
their friends aud the appointment oil Demo-
Gratis 10 fil their places. Mr.. Michel is a
hard working and industrious mechanic, an
honest, man, and a faithful and efficient Of
ficer.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29


A Moro ArPoIs TED TO OFncE Governor
Bachford, of Wisconsin, of course Black
Republican, on the 9th inst, issued com.
mission, as Notary Public to H. Nolan, a
person of nut brown complexion and,negro
extraction, who has resided at Madison,
Wisconsin, many years as barber ice-
cream saloon keeper, and leader of cotil-
ion band. He also invented the "capitaiu-
vium" and "tricopherous," two varieties of
"dog watersp in general use and circulation
for the hair. The commission is issued with
all thu, proper formaIities, and the bond re-
quired by law is slsned by VIM H. Nolan
and VIM. B. Jarvis as bondsmen. But the
Secretary OF State, Col. Jones, refuses to file
the bond, and on it has put the following
endorsement: This appointment is in vi.
oia'ion of--the constitution, and therefore
void.n
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29

n "Dr. Darwin informs us that the rea.
son why the bosom Of beautiful woman ID
an object of such peculiar delight arises from
hence--that all our first pleasurable sensa.
lions of warmth, sustenance and repose are
derived from this interesting source"- Boston
Post
DR.. Darwin's theory was considered very
satisfactory till tough, hard-brained, pracil
cal Scotch meiaphysician suggested whether
the same sensations of delight would be pro
buced in one who in bis infancy had beer
"nursed with bottle" This confounded the
doctor, and upset his theory.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29
Gsorslph,cal phenomenon.

80. - - ~ "a
Russia andPersia present us with geo.
graphicallphfomenon truly extraordinary.
There is in these countries vast region,
covered with populous towns, great COM
meroial estal lpishments, and fertile lands,
which is nevertheless much below the level
OF the ocean. The extent of this low region
is said to- be bome one hundred thousand
square miles. y illustration of this depes.
sion Is ahe4 I'd the level of the Caspian
Sea- - hsi n The citYof Astracan, is more
than tlfiee htndrsd feet below the leyel. Of
the Black Sea or of the Ocean. The enor.
nous sinking Of whole country-a phe-
nomenon whfh is believed to be unexam-
pled-7bcing vary difficult TO explain by the
operation of tnown causes, has led some
persons 10 attribute it 10 the action of COM
ct. ln-ticochet firing it is evident that the
spot strfck by the ball is somewhat depress.
ed. This, according to some, the Caspian
Sea andFhe surrounding country has been
indentedby the stroke of an immense ball.
that is, acomet. But, in the present state
OF geological science, such an idea cannot
be favoraDly received. No one doubts now
that isolated peaks as well as the longest
and highest range of mountains have been
gradually heaved up from the bosom of the
earth.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29
Special Notices.

Holloway's Pills and Ointment --Auotd I'm.
posrure i--As there may be counlerfeits in
The market, Il is well to know that there 10 a
sure protection to the purcha ser in the water
mark that exists in every leaf of the genuine
book Of directions, viz, the words "Iiollooay,
Neo York and London" which can be seen
in The paper itself on being held 10 the light
In the external inflammation there is an un ..
natural rush of blood TO the part Affected
The effect OF the ointment is 10 disperse the
local fever. The pills relieve the system
through the bowels of all Morbid and iir;la.
ting Influences
WHIrF TEErH, PSRrUMED BaE1TH
AND BEAUTIFUL CoMPLExIoN-ca can be ao-
CURED by using the "Balrn of thousand
Fotcsrs." What lady or gentleman would
remain under The, curse of disagree able
breath, when by using the "Baim Of "a Thou
sand Flo,cers" as dentrifce, would not ony
render il sweet. bui leave The teeth as white
as alabasier? Many persons do not know
their breath is bad, and The subject is so deli.
cate their friends will never mention IT, Be-
ware of counlerfsits. Be sure each bottle is
signed FETRIDGE & CO., N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists.
Feb. Is, l867-6m.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29
Trial List for Sept. Term 1857.

1 William Koons Us. George L. Kline, Of. al,
2 William Rooms Us. George L, Kline.
JOSEPH Slackhouse os. Gilbert Fowler.
q Adam Slroup j.. etal Us. L. B. Rupert Ell al.
8 Adam, Stroup il. Ell al us. L. B., Rupert ct al.
Thomas Parker ps. John H. Parker.
George L. Kline Us, Moses CofIman.
8 Isaac Brown Us. Robert j. Lyon.
William Robson Us. Wilson Aaer.
10 jacob Schuyler Us. Wilson Ager.
II Fletcher Bowman Us. William Long.
IL Catharine Tanner us. John d. Weaver.
13 Adam Gable Us. Engle Fox admir-.
IA Jonathan Mosleller Us. Stephen Badly.
10 Christian Heist Us, Daniel Gieger. f, i,
16 Wm. Hopper Us. Edmond Crawford et al.
II George FAtlerman ss. Solomo on Fisherman
1s Marten Mowry u.s. Thomas Stackho
10 Gilbert Fowler Us. Daniel Fowlef's Ex.
20 Daniel Kosienbader OF al Us. David Hanlz,
81 VIM. Rittenhouse U.s. Samuel f. HeadTey.
% Jas. Raiston Us. James RalsIon jr.'s admr.
% David Hildebfant Us. Benjamin Faux.
"a d. D.LsWiniersteen et al vs ChrislianShumsn.
25 William Bobison Us. VIM. Edgar. Z
26 Jas, s. Woods, admir- of John Lazarus Us.
Catharine Lazarus.
"a Reuben W. Weaver Us. William Metz.
% Thomas Marks u.s. CLARK B. Steward. r =
20 William Conrad vs. Daniel L. Smith.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29
.Tho.s. Jefferson on nlassach use,.s.

In 1915, Thomas Jefferson, the great apos.
lie of American Democracy, wrote letter to-
General Dearborn, Of Massachusetts in which
occurs the following paragraph:
"ob, Massachusetts how lament the
depreciation Of your spoaacy! Let us look
forward, then, 10 The act of repentance, which,
by diminishing her venal traitors, shall Be The
signal Of return 10 the bosom and TO the prin.
ciples of her brethren and II her late humiI-
iaiion eau just give her nodes,y enough 10
suppose that herSouthern brethren are some.
what on a PAT with her wisdom, in informa.
lion, in bravery, and even in honesty, aIho'
not 10 Psalm singing, she will more justly es.
innate her own relative momentum in the
Union. With her ancient principles she
would really be great if she did not think
herself the whole"
Tristram Burgess, in speech in Congress,
once declared that he thanked Goo that 'tthe
father of lies could never become the father
OF liars" and IL Is to be regretted that he
could not thank the same authority for a par.
allel blessing: that The mother of hum5ues
could never become the mother of humbug-
gers Were such the fact, ere this Massa-
chuseits and all her humbugs, her fanalicism,
her bigolry, her unrelsnling mslevolence her
righteousness, her tyranny and frauds, her
blind hate and insane raving against the
South, against the Union, against liberal in
situations and popular righls-all her fofIy and
all her wickedness-her vices and her sensu-
alily, her base pandering 10 wealth and wor.
ship OF self, her arrogance and sinpdity-all
these would be gone e-Massachusett would
no louger be herseli--ihe Union would be
rid Of devil-and then, indeed, she might
be "really great" Great Jefferson knew her
well, watched her closeiy-always persecuted
BY her because he de,ested her bigolry, her
illiberaliiy, and her proclvity 10 tyranny and
10 the vain things of monarchy-he knew the
evil OF her heart, and, in the flung language
we quote al The head of this article, he warns
his counirymen against her principles. Gin
ION Democrat
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29

ARRIVAL OF BLoopKD .CArTLE.-The ship
Georgia arrived at Philadelphia on Sunday,
from Liverpool, having on board 80 head oI
cattle, Two horses, three ponies, 20 pigs, and
% sheep. Los, during the passage one horse
and some Of The smaller stock. The stock
consists OF the best samples which could be
purchased in the British markets, and are in.
tended for breeding purposes--having been
selected by an association of farmers.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29

ATTEMPTED EscAPE-David S. M'Kim re.
Gently convicted Of the murder of Samuel T.
Norcross al Altoona, and now in Jail a, Hol-
lidaysburg under sentence of death, came
near making his escape on Monday or Tues.
day night of lap, week. Although closely
watched since his confinement, yet he man
aged to gel possession of case knife with
which he sawed through the manacles upon
his feet and had il not been for its timely
discovery by the iailor, hs would doubtless
have escaped.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29
school Exhibition.

The public exhibition of MIR Eaton's Se-
lsci School took place al the Court house on
last Thursday and Friday evenings. Tue
scholars conducted themselves well, aud
there were crowded and interested audiences
on both evenings. On Thursday evening
Stoes' Comet Band enlivened the exercises
with good music. On Friday evening Caleb
E. Wright, Esq, of Wilkesbarre, delivered a
finely finished address TO the qualification oi
the en- lire audience.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29
AboIittonism In Old England and New
England,

We publish TO day very significant arti-
Gle from the London Times, which reflects
the prevalent sentiment Of British states
men on the question Of restoring slavery in
the British colonies of The tropics. For years
the British aristocracy have instigated all
manner of mischief in the United States by
violent appeals to the mock philanthropy of
the abohtionists; and have used every means
10 infiame spirit of disunion.
Now they are compelled to defend slavery,
not as a necessity but as choice. In this
country the prevalent feeling is to devise a
remedy for the evil--in England the ques-
tion is how to open anew the traffic with
some semblance of decency, and without
giving too blunt an offence to the moral
sense Of the world 1t is therefore proposed
that some sort of free contract shall exist
between the negro and his master, but il
would very evidently be such free con-
tract as the wolf makes with the lamb-such
as the French Emperor makes with his peo-
ple.--or such as England herself makes with
her degraded serfs of India.
1t is very late in the day for British states
men TO manifest conscientious scruples on
this or any other subject She stocked the
Western World with slaves, and the infa-
nous opium trade which. she forces upon
China at the mouth of the cannon is not lot
less nefarious than the slave traffic.
But we have adverted to this subject TO
point out the fact that the hypocrilical cant
of NsU England is just like tina, of Old Eng
land. In the olden time it was the men of
New England who grew rich upon the trade
in human flesh and blood; and it was their
representatives who, in the formation of the
national constitution, voted to continue the
slave trade 81 years longer than was the
wish and vote of such States as Pennsylva-
MIA and Virginia. Now the degenerate sons
of New England come among us with the
price their fathers made out of this unholy
traffic rafting in their pockets, while with
sanctimonious cant they try TO teach Penn
sylyania and Virginia the law of rectitude
and humanity.
Some of the facts in the article from the
London Times are too true, and it furnishes
matter for serious reflection.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29
susqueha1na River, N. and w. Branch
Telegraph Company.


AT .an election held on last Tuesday, for
officers of tEis Company for the ensuing
year, The following gsu,lsmen were duly
chosen, viz:
Presideat-Dr A. G. Goell. 5.-
Treasurer and General Supenntendent-M.
c. Grier.
Seerstdy-R. M. Ca,hcan.
Dtrectors-W Jennison, E, w. Conkline
aud A. F. Russel, of Monlour-H. A. Funds
OF LycomIng--E. C. Humes Of CenIre-L. A.
Msckey aud Geo. Furst Of Clinion-Thomas
Hays, Of Union--H. w. Shuman, of Perry
J. G. L. Shindel, Of Snyder-L. B. Rupert Of
CoIumbia--J. Z. Barnes OF Schuylkill-M.
B. Prestley and S. +. Wood of Norlhumber.
land.
A dividend of 2 per cent. for the last J ear,
payable on the lat September, was declared
by the Board Of Directors.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29

Corn Trade bst,Oeen France and Egupt.--The
Courier des Estats Unis informs US that an
association has been formed in France, with
capital of 2.8oo7ooo francs, having for its
object The direct importation from Egypt of
wheat, corn, cereals, alimenlary pas:es. sc.
Since The IetnGIiap of dulles. on .thase arli-
cles, large supplies have been derived from
The United States, chiefly in American bot.
IONS. What may be The effect of this new
movement on our grain trade with France
remains 10 be seen, though but little good
has ever been accomplished by monied m
nopolies.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29

DoN'T WANT THEM NEAR NEIGBBoRs.--The
Imaum Of Muscat aud Zanzibar has remon.
sirs'ed against The English having taken pos.
session of the Island Of Perrin, at the en-.
trance of the Red Sea. The property of this
island has long been claimed by both the
lmaum and the Shah Of Persia, and these
two soyereigns bad, in certain manner, di-
vidsd the nominal possession. The s'appro-
priation" by the British government win sell.
tie all disputes about possession, for England
never gives up voluntarily an inch Of ground
that she once sets her foot upon.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29
Proposed National D,.unlon Convention.


The Comsnitiee Of The Massachusetts Stale
Disnnion Convention, which was held at
Worcester, having circulated for signatures a
call for a National Disunion Convention, TO
be held al some place not yet named, in Oc-
tooer,,"t consider The pracIicablity, proba-
biliiy and expediency OF a separation be-
tween The free and tho slave States, and TO
take such other measures as The condition Of
The times may require" h their circular let
Ter accompanying tbs call, the commit,ee,
consisting OF Thomas Wentworth Higgiuson
Wendell Phillips, F. w. Bird, Daniel Mann,
and VIM. Lloyd Garrison, say:
From mere politics there is little TO be ex
pected. The slave power has always CON-
manded just votes enough TO carry lis meas.
ures, and, under our present Organization,
always will. II the Republican party told
truth, last November, the Presidential elec-
ton transferred the balance of power, more
than ever, to the side of slavery Il has four
years of corruption, conquest and annexation
before il, and it remains 10 be proved that
any purely political combination can defs at
it. Or the other hand, The attitude of Repub
lican leaders is now, as always, one Of timd-
ity and compromise. They deprecale, with
profnse caution, the charge Of any disposition
10 interfere with slavery, as it is, and claim
the support of Southern men, for their nomi.
nations, as affording undiminished security 10
the slave property II is evident that ,be
mass of Republican, voters, in many States,
are becoming more radically anti.slavery.-
And rohing will do so much 10 promote that
desirable change, as the fearless discussion
we propose. Undoubtedly the first object is
to created an united snd determined North
But il there is even a chance that the ulti.
mate resul. of that effort is 10 be Dlsunion,
every one. mus, admit the necessity of being
prepared for it,"
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GRAND JURORS FOR SEPTEMBER
TERN, 1857. ..

Bloom-Charles Kahler, Hiram w. Brown
Briercreek-Samuel Fowler, VIM. Sahl,
William Lamar, Samuel Heary, Jacob Manz
Benton--John C. Doty, John o. Didine,
Abraham Young.
Baavsr--ls9iah Lopgap berges. .t.. ~. .
Cen.re--WilIiam Hoffman, Geo, r. Kelch
ner.
Frankln--Joshua Mendenhall.
Fishingcreek-Nathan Fleckenslein, John
Creveling, Thomas Pesler.
Greenwood-Samuel Evans, Isaac Evans.
Jackson-Peter Hodge, Daniel Poust.
Locust-William Yeager.
Madison-James Kisner.
Orange--Samuel Achenbach.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29

SURVIVING GovERsoRs. has
only four surviving Ex-Governors, Rilner,
Porter, Johnston, and Bigler, while there are
eight of New York, viz: Van Brren, Throop,
Seward, Bouck, Hunt, Fish, Seymour and
Clark, and Massachusetts, has six, VIZ: Ev.
ereu, Morton, Briggs, Boutwell,, Clifford and
Washburu. The difference in the number i s
owing to the duration of the term of Office in
a great measure.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29

FREE LovEIsM IN OHo.-Free loveIsm has
broken Out in Ohio, which, next 10 Massa-
chusets, exhibits the largest amoun, OF men.
ial derangement in the population. AT re-
cent convention in Ravenna, one lady dele
gate said, although she had one husband in
Cleveland, 80 llasitered herself married to-
the whole human race. All men were her
husbands, and she had an undying love for
them" She said also, "whai business is ii
to The world whether one man is The father
Of my children or len men are? have the
right to say who shall be the father Of my off.
spring." The universal affection creed is
crossed with spirliuslism and a very, strong
trace Of religious infidelily. Wheiber the
three will become Incorporated into new
religion is yet subject of doubt, though there
are strong leanings that way.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29

ELECTIONS IN AuGusT.---General elections
are held next month, as follows :-On The Isl
Monday, IN Alabama end Texas, for Stsse
Objects and Members of Congress; in Ken
tuckey, for Members Of Congress; in Ms.
sour, for Governor and Judge Of the Supreme
Court; in Iowa, for the new Constitution and
County oficers. On the first Thursday, iu
Tennessee, for Governor and Members Of
Congress.
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Vote on the Purchase of the Main Line.

PHILADELPHn, July 2a-The hslIoiing of
the stockholders of the Pennsylvania Rail.
road Company on the question of confirming
The purchase Of the Main Line by the Presi-
dent and Directors, closed at 8 O'Clock this
afternoon. The vote stood i44, 15l shares in
favor OF the purchate, 10 COS against it, A
large majority Of all the stock having voted
for confirming The purchase, the question is
now settled, and the transfer of the line will,
soon be made.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29

SUSPECTED MURDER Saturday night
the lightning train, bound Wesl, ran over the
body of man on The Pennsylvania Railroad,
near Altoona, Pa, cutting off the head and
one arm, and mangling the body. The re-
mains were recognized as those Of man
named Cooley Rush, and from his being
known 10 have some money on his person,
II is believed he was Murdered, and the body
placed on the tfack 4a3 'ec 9
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-07-29

LIoHTNfEc The peculiarities of that ter
rible but Sus aseat, Iigh,uing, are
made the ,sd lscs Of an interesting paper in
recent number of the British Quarterly Re-
view. Two clouds are not necessary for the
production of lightning, which is discharged
from a'soIitary clump of vapor, when the
connection can be established with the
earth. A French academician, named Mar
collie, describes a case where mere cloud
let, about foot and half in diameter, kill
ed poor woman by dropping thunder
bolt upon her head. 1t has been shown by
Faraday that the electric fluid contained in
a single flash might be supplied by the de.
composition of one grain of water alone.