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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

~ The Upper North Branch Extension
Canal will be opened in August. The Wilkes.
barre Record learns from Col. Hollenback,
who has just returned from the Junction, that
the repairs of dams at Johnny Cake, on The
Chemung, and al Horse Race on the Susque.
hanna, are progressing rapidly, and will be
ina state 10 fill their respective levels in a
few weeks. The great excess of wafer this
season has delayed the canals and inlerfered
with the mines.
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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

The Passive have received the firs
number of Col. Forney's new Democratic
daily--"The Press" It looks well, reads
well, and bears all over it The marks of the
gentleman and the scholar 1t is just such a
paper as we wopld expect from Col. Fomey's
capacity and experience. The terms are fol
The duly Sc year; for the lri-weekly SO a
year, for the weekly as low as 81 a year 10
clubs of 90.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

If elected, he must cheat half the men that
vote for him, and will most probably cheat
all. We have given fair, frank version Of.
his letter, and it is by such deliberate sys-.
tenn OF double dealing evasion and amusing
duplicity that he expects to be elected, if
such wild dream ever crossed his imagi-
shalien - Clinton Democrat.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05
MA 81 mInNa

On Thursday last, by the Rev. b. J. Wal
,ler al. the residence of the BRIDES father,
Mr.. JAMES w. EpER 10 Miss HELENA, daugh-
ter Of Reuben Bomboy, Esq, all of Hemlock
township, Columbia county.
On the same day, by the same, Mr. WIN
P. LEipy, Of Buckhorn, 10 Miss MARY ALICE
WELLIvER.
On The 22d uIt., by Friends Ceremony, a,
the residence of the BRIDES father, MIR. ELLIS
Ewes 10 Miss MARY NJ, ds0gbler Of GeoI3e
Masters, both Of MiIlvills, Columbia counyJ
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05
Public Sale OF Real Estate

IN pursuance of an order OF the Orphans
= Court Of Columbia comfy, on Saturday,
The 29ih day OF August next, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, Michael Federoff and Mary
Mowry administrator of Michael Mowry Iate
Of Roariugcreek township, in said county,
deceased, will expose TO sale by public ven-
due upon The premises certain
PIECE, PARCEL AND TRACT OF LAND
situate in The township OF Catawissa, 10 tho
said county, adjoining lands Of Jacob Drum.
heller, Philip sGotsholl, widow Davis, aud
others, containing
+ FORTY.TWO ACRES,
more or less, whereon are erected a log house
and barn. Late the estate Of sad deceased
aforesaid. JACOB EYERLY,
Roarlngcreek, July 20, '57. Clerk
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

A FAsDANGo.-Our town was awakened
on last Monday from its noon nap by the
display and pomp OF party of colored
gemmen and their sweethearts, on fancy
excursion TO Orangevilo. Several of them
dove span in fine style, and they had no
doubt merry time atthe "ancient village"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05
T, KINGSFoRD & SONS
OSWEGO CORN STARCH,

@ For Puddtngs, 3e,)
Has obtained 40 equal celebrity with their
Starch Tor The Lasndry. This articio is per.
fectly pure, and Is, in every respect, equal 10
The best Bermuda Arrow.Rooi, besides hav.
ing additional qualities which render i, inval-
nable for the dessert.
Potato Starch has been extensively packed
and sold as Corn Starch, and has given false
impressions 10 many, as TO the real merits of
our Corn Starch.
From its great delicacy and purity, II is
comiag also into extensive use as diet iot
infants and invalids.
Z. N. KELLOGG & CO, agents
1876 Fulton Street, N, Y.
ALLEN & NEEDLES, agents,
% South Wharves, Philad'a-
July %, Is57--3m.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of ad-
minislraion upon the estate of Thomas Ale,
late OF Mountpleasant township, Columbia
county, deceased, have been granted to the
undersigned residing also in MouHtp'easant
township. All persons indebted 10 the said
estate are requested TO make payment with.
out delay, and those having accounts agains.
The estate 10 present them FOR paymen, to
SAMUEL ALE,
Administrator.
Mt. Pleasant, Aug. I, 1857.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

II The straw Bonnet business appears 10
have been overdone in Massachusetts, and
hence there are great complaints of dull times
in the trade. In Frauklin alone ven mill
ions of straw bonnets have been manufac.
tured, enough for one quarter of The heads,
great and small, old and young, in the Uni
ted SIaes Many people have the idea, that
fashionables in our large cities coB'ro. the
style of bonnets; in o'her words, that :he
fashionable buyer, and not the manufacturer
decides the styles OF bonneis 10 be made
This is not so. The manufac turer controls
this matter completely. Last fall there was
an association Of bonnet-m skers organized
in Massachusetts, for the purpose of making
the style uniform, ard it is said they have
entirely succeeded In their purposet
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

WAR IN THE PAcFic.-Whlle the eyes OF
Europe and America have been direeted to-
wards the movements Of Grea, Britain, in Ia.
king possession of Perrin and trying 10 get
one Of The Bay Islands, they have entirely
overlooked what is occurring in the Pacific,
among the guano islands. The island of
Eide, in the Pacific, mile and quarter
from the coast of Lower California, was re-
Gently visited by some Americans from San
Francisco, claiming it and It's guano under a
Mexican title. There were two other parties
claiming under other tiiles, and one OF these
fitted out schooner, sailed for the island,
where they found the first party in possession,
landed eight men with eight rifles and pis.
lol, aad look the possessors prisoners and
seized all their property. The island was
then fortified, and The prisoners sent 10 San
Francisco. Ia The latter city they entered
complaint against their capiors, who were
arrested. The Cousl has now the suhisci
Of jurisdiction under consideration. Bot il
is supposed that no more blood will be she'd
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

R- The Honduras Oceanic Railroad, il il
said, has been completely organized in Lon.
don, and will proceed at once 10 locate and
construct the road, which would open anolh'
er communication between the Atlantic and
Pacific. From the statements of the compa.
ny, 1t would appear that they are "liule
shori" of tho amount necessary 10 complete
the road,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

1Judgp Wilmot lately in bullying style
challenged Gen. Packer to stump the Stale
together afSor the fashion of the, Southern
hot bloods. For commanding and dignified
reasons this plan of discussion is declined,
but by no means discussion itself We will
publish the correspondence next week.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

SUcAR.--The sugar speculation has reached
its eliminating point, and prices are now on
the decline, The probabilities are that, with
the vast product this yeOrlrom the sugar care.
The maple tree and the sorghum, with the
stock unsold Of last season, we shall soon
have cheap sugar as well as cheap bread.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

Try virtue OF a writ OF oendifioni ezponas 10
me directed there VIII be exposed ic
public sale at the Courthouse in Blooms
burg, ON MONDAY The 7IH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER next, al O'Clock, P. NJ, the
'o,1TTw,ng Thg ". rea. esate' IS u% 70 WI. wiz A.
ap,urtenan,. the first tract si,uata in Sch,
township. Columbia county. containing
xn Sn n.
cV AeHCs ssAAu cV cECAAcs
be the same more or less, and all of which
is improved land. bounded and described az
follows, TO wit: On The north by la nd of Pc.
Ter Schng and John Eni: on the south by lan]
of Samuel Melick; on the east by the road
leading ffomI LIGHT Street 10 oraage VILE; or
the west by land of John ,Whae and otheIs
whereon are erected
e.. FT7RNACE. GPTS7r ffyry
a ,wo s,orv frame dneIl;na hn,sa
ha,o 6ye ons s,o,,, d,,all;o hn., a a"e .
s,ahIe win ,he onnn,,e ena,,cas a"a =. .
Tic seconj ,rac, s;,n,,s n S,,,,,.,.:
in s,;d cornty cont,;ning
10 ACfcs saiiU Il EcrCIcS
strict measure, be the same more or less
bounded aud described as follows to wit
On the north by land Of John White; on the
south by land of John White and other lands
of Samuel L Be,lle; on the east by lands Of
John White, John Ent and other land Of
Samuel L. Beue with the appunenances.
The third uac, situate in Mt. Pleasant town.
ship, and county aforesaid containing
A Acres and &c Perchcs
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

EEr Clayton B. Lamb, of the well known
mercantile firm of Sieger, Lamb & Co, Phil.
aeel2hia, died suddenly at Saratoga on iasi
Thursday evening.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

:. z A conference Of the Lutheran church
embracing 90 or 80 Ministers and Elders
was held in 1ewisburg, Monday and Tues
day OF last week. r f7
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

u Il is said that Wi!mot spends half his
time in Philadelphia, drinking ale aud lager
beer, iu order 10 convince The Germans that
he's moi a fanatic on the temperance quss.
tion.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

w On last Saturday the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company took possession of The
Main Line.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

II Pick pockets are becoming toublt
some al Cape May.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05
N1saNs

In Berwick, on Thursday morning last
LAWRENCE, son of John & Ann Ruch, aset
years, 3 months and 10 days.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05

~ The best mode of revenge is not tc
initiate the injury.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-08-05
SMERIEF SALE,

CoMNIssioNER's UFFICE,
Bloomsbury, August s, 1857. !
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-10
TEE KANSAS DIFFICULTY.

A great deal of excitement has been
created in some quarters by Gov. Walker,
OF Kansas, rejecting certain election returns,
thereby giv.1s offence to pro-slavery men.
Gov. Walker and Secretary Stanton have
issued proclamation, a portion of which
is as follows:
"Since our proclamation of the 10Th inst,
rejecting the so-called election returns from
the Oxford precinct, in johnson county,
another very similar case has been present.
ed for our official action. 1t is that of pre-
| tended returns from three precincts of Nc
Gee county, in this territory, containing an
aggregate of more than twelve hundred
votes. This county is located in the ex-
trene southeastern portion of Kansas, is
constituted from the lands of the Cherokee
Indians which are not yet open to pre-
emption or settlement, and is consequently
one of the most sparsely populated coun-
ties OF the Territory, containing less than
one hundred qualified voters. and giving
last june but fourteen votes for delegates
| to the Constitutional Convention.
Indeed, all persons actually conversant
with the number of the population of tho
county treat with derision the large vote
pretended to have been given there. Our
information also excludes the idea that
there was any incursion of voters from the
neighboring State of Missouri, whose peo-
pie do not seem to have interfered in the
recent election. 1t is, then, quite evident
that no such vote as is presented in these
pretended returns was given at the late
election in this county,"
The proclamation goes en- to state that
the returns bear evidence of being fictitious;
that they walker and Stanton) have re-
jected no vote that was legal, but in the
case under consideration the proof was
plain that fraud was intended and dis
reputable attempt made to destroy the cleo
tive franchise.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-10
GOOD SIGNS

The fair price property brings when
offered for sale in this part of the State,
does not indicate that the times are very
hard. At Monroe, Union county, last
week, lot of negroes sold at as high a
price as they would have brought six
months ago. A little girl, probably not
more than 8 years old, brought $3.50; a
woman, 60 years old, with rheumatism,
sold for $3.50. Others equally as high.
We learn that at sale in Steele Creek
neig hborhood, in this county, property of
all kinds brought its full value, and in
many cases what might be considered high
prices were paid.
We have never believed that there was
any good reason why the people in this
section should SO universally cry "hard
times" A merchant in Charlotte, who
deals largely in Dry Goods, told US the
other day that his sales in October were
larger than ever before, and the probability
was that the November business would be
equally as good. We have heard other
merchants, also, speak of their large sales.
Now, we are not prepared to say whether
these large sales are induced by plentiful
supply of money in the pockets of buyers,
or by the cheapness of the goods offered
no doubt both have their influence, but
particularly the latter, if we may be allow
ed to express the opinion on the ipse dirit
of the merchants themselves.
One thing is certain. if those who have
money would loosen their purse-strings
little and pay their debts, everybody would
feel easier and trade would progress briskly.
Try it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-10
Correspondence of the Richmond Enquirer.

Correspondence OF the Richmond Enquirer.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, Is57.-Presi-
dent Buchanan unequivoeally condemns
the action of Gov. Walker touching the
Kansas elections, but yet there scilt be no
removal. Secretary Floyd was telegraph
ed to New York on Friday evening last to
hurry home to attend Cabinet meeting to-
day on the subject of Kansas, and feel
assured that Walkers action will be pro-
nounced an error, and he will be reprimand-
ed for falling into it in direct violation of
his instructions of September 9th, in which
he is specially charged to leave all ques-
tons of fraud to the Legislature where it
properly belonged.
The President regrets this blunder the
more, as it places the Southern members
of his Cabinet in an unpleasant position,
and is likely to reopen the Kansas ques-
ton throughout the South. Mr.. Buchanan
is surprised that Gov. Walker should have
fallen into such an error, as his instructions
were too plain to be misunderstood, and
were prepared to meet precisely the state of
case which occurred. Yet he says it was
only an error, and his first one, which is
also rather matter of surprise, rs he has
had to steer through a narrow, crooked
channel, full of snares, and enveloped in
fog.
The impression of Gov. Walkers friends
here is, that he will receive the reprimand,
acknowledge the blunder, and let his name
be submitted to the Senate.
A letter from Mr.. Stanton, the Secretary
of the Territory, says that Gov. Walker is
about starting to the East, and it is sup
posed he will be here by the opening of
Congress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-10

IMPORTANT "RUMoRs" FROM UTAH.-The
Nebraska correspondent of the New York
Times announces the arrival in that Terri
tory of divers Mormon deserters, who left
Salt Lake City early in October. They
bring two weeks later intelligence, which,
if true, is of high importance. They say
that Brigham Young, at the head of a
large force, was preparing to leave Salt
Lake City to give battle to the United
States troops. They further allege that the
mountain pass, at which the Mormons will
attempt to check the progress of the troops,
is one that, in military point of view, will
give them overwhelming advantage that
in their rebellion they will receive material
aid from the Indians and that their ul:i-
mate design is to throw off all allegiance
to the Union, and establish themselves as
an independent Government. 1t is possible
that the story told by these mormon deser-
tiers may be exaggerated. We shall, how
ever soon learn the truth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-10
DIE D..

In this town, on the LIST inst, Mr. Robert Er
ringten, aged about 60 years.
In this county, Mrs Letitia Cunningham
aged 81 years.
In Raleigh, on the I'd instant Mr. Isaac Proc
ter. aged about b years.
In Wilmington, on the 1st instant, Mrs Eliza
beth c. McInnis, wife of N. McInnis, Esq, aged
% years
In Marshall county, Miss, on the 29fh Au
gust last, MIR James Ramsour, formerly of Lin
coin county, aged "a years.
In Newbery District, s c, on the 26th ult
Thomas F. Cole of Stokes county, n. c, aged
about % years.
In Wilmington, on the Sd inst, Mrs Sallie NJ.
London wife of Henry A London, aged 43 yrs.
In Moore county, on the Both ult, DR.. Chas
Chalmers. He was member Ofthe Convention
to revise the constitution in 1885
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-10
USURY LAWS.

The representative to Congress from the
Columbia District, Mr. Boyce, in a recent
speech, advocated the repeal of the Usury
Laws of South Carolina, allowing individu-
ais, as well as Banks, to loan their money
out at whatever they can get for it. Speak
ing of the law of South Carolina Oh this
subject, he said:
1.-THE usury laws prevent the taking of
more than seven per cent for the loan of
money. Suppose the Legislature were to
enact that the owner of a house should not
receive more than rent equal to 2 per
cent. Society would exclaim with one voice,
such legislation is an infringement of the
right of property, and absurd in the ex-
treme. And society would be right, too,
for there is no difference in principle be-
| tween the cases. If it is wise to permit the
owner of house to receive what he can for
the use of it, why is 1t not wise for the own
err of money to do the same thing! The
usury laws are the relics of barbarous
age, and belong to the same school of leg
islation as prohibtory tariff. They all
60 upon the idea that the people are only
grown up children and need guardians. 1
do not agree to this idea. l think the peo-
pie have sense enough to take care of them
selves, and each one understands his own
interests better than government does. 1
am free trade man, and favor the largest
liberty to capital and industry. having an
earnest conviction that if trade is left free,
whether in goods or money, it will regulate
| itself wisely. If money is worth more than
seven per cent, let the owner receive it; if
| it is worth less he will not be able to get
it. If free trade in money is allowed, the
great principle of supply and demand will
regulate its price with unerring certainty.
To make money plenty you have only to
unite capital to unrestricted competition.
By our law the banks cannot receive more
than six per cent. on their discounts. AS
money is worth more than this, they can
not afford to loan at this price, and hence
seek custom beyond the limits of the State.
To prevent this evil, l say abolish the
usury laws. and let the banks loan their
money out for what they can get. The
result will be to make them desire a home
business, as it would be more under their
| own eyes and consequently safer. By
abolishing the usury laws we will open a
new field of profitable investment. to the
people and the banks, and infinitely re-
lease our banking system from the jeopar
dy it is placed in by being exercised in
other States"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-10
THE FAIR!

The Annual Exhibition of the Mecklen-
burg Agricultural Society will be held on
the Fair Ground, half mile east of town,
ION the Providence road) on Wednesday
and Thursday, the 18th and 18th instant,
where the various Committees will please
report themselves as early in the day of
the 18th as possible.
It is hoped that all who feel an interest
in Agriculture will attend, and bring with
them whatever articles they may have that
will IL any way add to the interest of the
Exhibition.
The Ladies are particularly invited to
attend. and contribute specimens of their
haIdiwork.
Persons from distance expecting to ex-
hibit Stock of any kind, are requested
where practicable-to send them in the day
previous to the xhibition.-StalIs and Pens
will be in readiness on the Ground. and
provender can be had at Maj. B. Merrow's
uear by.
JNO. A. YOUNG,
DAVID PARKS,
JNO. L. SPRINGS,
FL. B. CUNNINGHAM,
JAS. II. DAVIS.
JOHN NJ. POTTS,
ROBT. F. DAVIDSON,
Nov. 10. 1857 ErecutiUe Com.
CHon. 4. w. Venable has been invited
to deliver an Address on the occasion. and
it is hoped that he will accept the invita-
ton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-10
ARRESTED.

Last Friday night white man was COM
mitted to Jail in this place for attempting to
run off slaves. He gave his name as Jos.
Underwood, and is said TO be a native of
Union county. The circumstances which
led ta his arrest, as near as we can learn,
arc as follows: A negro man belonging to
David Parks, Esq, was returning home
through the suburbs of town, after night,
aud was aceosted by Underwood with the
interrogatory if he did not desire to be set
free-that if he did, he would write him a
pass and have him, with others, conveyed
of next Saturday night. The negro told
him he would 60 and invited him to his mas
ter's Kitchen for the purpose of making
arrangements, and Immediately informed
his master of the conversation. A plan was
formed for the arrest of Underwood. After
the negro and Underwood had entered the
Kitchen, officer Harris took position near
the door and heard the conversation carried
on. which is unnecessary to detail here.
The negro found out all he could from tho
fellow and then walked out and intimated
TO Mr. Harris that he might take charge of
to Jail. Underwood told the negro that
others were connected with him in the bust
ness. He did not write the negro pass, for
it appears that he is uneducated and cannot
write.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-11-10

INSANE AsYLUM.-We learn that at the
regular annual meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Asylum for the Insane,
held on Tuesday last, Mr.. E. A. Martindale
of this City, was unanimously elected
Matron of that institution-the incumbent's
term of office having expired. From a
thorough personal knowledge of the quail
fcations of Mrs. NJ, in all respects. we
believe no better selection could have been
made. We congratulate every interest
concerned.-Raleigh Standard. .....