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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-09-16
The Philosophy and Reau,y of Manners

Manners are the garments OF the spirit
the eternal clothing of the being, in which
character ultimaies itself. II the character
be simple and sincere, the manners Will oe
at one with twill be the natural oulbirh
OF its traits and pecularites. II it be CON-
plex with scIf.seeking, the manners will be
artificial, affected, or insincere. Some per-
sons make up, put on, take off, altef, or patch
their manners to suit times and seasons, with
as much facility, and as little apparent con-
sciousness of duplici'y, as if they were treat
ing their clothes in light fashion. The fne
lady Of this class may be polished to The last
degree, when, arrayed in silks and laces, she
glides over the rich carpets of the drawing
room-and yet, with her servants at home,
she is possibly less the lady than they; or,
worse still, the fiue lady, married, perhaps,
TO fine gentleman Of character similar TO
her own, in the priv acy of domestic life car
ries on civil war with him, in which all re-
restraint of courtesy IS sci aside. The best
manners possible are. the simple bringing
down of the perfect law of charity into the
most external pl'imsles of social life. Until
character tends at all times and in all places,
aud lowar ds all persons, 10 ultimate itself up
on a sure foundation. This is the golden rule
of true manners.
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tBIA COUNTY, Pa WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 16 1857

efs TO prove worthy of the hopors and enrol.
umenis of their calling. They owe 1t 10
themselves, 10 sustain by their influence and
approval, the rigid but Just scrutiny, provi-
ded by the law, whose tendency and OBJ
ject is 10 thin their ranks of prelenders, and
open wider aud richer field for the merito-
rious, who alone should be permitted to CO.
cupy 1t. Teachers have made extraordinary
efforts towards self.improvement within the
last three years, and a wonderful reforma-
tion has been Tie result. The coming three
years are radiant with promise for them; and
they can labor with more Of heart and hope
than heretofore, under the we'll grounded
conviction that they are slowly but surely
building up an independent and honorable
profession, ths, shall command the respect
and the patronage Of the public. But 10 do
this requires that they should be true in their
allegiance to themselves, and continue to
practically lest their capacity in the crucibe
Of the school room; seeking no earlier or
higher reward than stern experience may
justify. This may be tedious now, but the
honest common sense of the people Of
Pennsylvania will not fail in the end, to ap-
preciale and reward the deserving teacher:
and will as certainly discard the incompetent
and unworthy. Teachers who ale conscious
of improperly holding the permanent cenifi'
cate, should seek and early opportunity 10
surrender il, and receive one that shall be a
true criterion of ,he: professional qualifca.
lions. They will be gamers in the outcome.
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Good Taste In Dress.

II was aH observation of Lavater, says q
writer in the Boston Post, that persons tabit.
ually attentive 10 dress display the same reg
ulariy 10 their domestic affairs. "Young
women," rays he, "who neglect their toilet,
and manifest little concern about their appar
81, indicate in this very particular disregard
of order; mind bu! little, adapted to the de.
tails Of housekeeping deficiency of taste
and Of The qualities that inspire love. The
girl of eighteen who desires not TO- please,
will be shrew and slut at twenty-ive.n
II is great mistake in women 10 suppose
that thay may safely throw off all care about
dress with their celibacy, as If husbands had
less taste than suffers or as If wives had less
need than misiresses Of the advantage of ell
egant and tasteful apparel. An old writel
says, with hearty emphasis, sit is one o.
the moral duties Of every married woman
always 10 appea, well dressed IN the presence
of her husband.n To effect this, however
expensive attire is by no means essential
The simplest robe may evince the wearer'i
taste as truly as the most costly gown o
"moire antique" But how rare quality il
good taste! In the matter Of propriety aut
harmony Of color, there is room for trea
lise, which has yet to be written by som,
one thoroughly proficient in the ashetlcs o
dress. Even the simpler laws, though Trelt.
generally understood, are constantly neglect
ed. Some of these canons have been lais
down, in most sensible manner, by The au
Thor of an English poem Of the last century
To btune,ies he recommends high colors-
rose, orange. or even scarlet 10 rosy-cheeked
girls he permits b.ue and the color of The sea
and administers caution TO pale womel
against vernal hues.
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A FEW WORDS ON DOGS.

At this season of the year much fear is
entertained for dogs becoming rsbid OF mad
from the supposed effects Of hot wealhef.--
Statistics of rabies 60 to show that, contfaty
to popular prejudice, II occurs most frequent.
ly in cold countries, and durnig autumn,
winter aud spring, tTrans. Am. Med. Ass
1860 In Prussia, from 1910 10 1879
1868 persons died from hydrophoba. tSse
Edinburg Med. and Sur. Jour. 1s24.) II is
of frequent occurrence in Russia, Poland,
N onbern Europe, and in the Northern States
of this Union. Dr.. Mease says: "During
several hard winter months, within my re.
membrance iu this city, (Philadelphia,) es-
peciaiiy l779 and i7S0, dogs very common
ly went mad" Rabies seems 10 be rare
disease in tropical climates. Dr.. Savary
says: ''The disease is not known in the
Island Of Cyprus or Syria" Larey and Vol.
ney say: "It is never seen in Egypt" DR..
Barrow says: 'It is extremely rare a, the
Cape OF Good Hope, and in the interior Of
Caffraria." Drs. Hamilton and Moseiy both
say that "ihere was not single case in ia.
maica for period OF fifty years previous To
l7s3." The prevaler cs of rabies In The
leland Of Creia is in consequence of the oc.
cupation Of the inhabitants, who are dog
faneiefs, and the breeding Of choice varie.
ties of dogs for expectation is q source OF
considerable revenue.
The bite Of an enragsd dog Gas wbsn fight.
ing) not affected with hydrophobia, may pro-
duce hydrophobia in mau, (see Morgaeni,
Dr. lie Duix, DR.. Pipsombe, Dr.. Newman,
&c. &c.) The true cause Of the disease in
log Is mol known, but the mos, probable
les are want Of proper food anc pure
r. An abundan. supply OF cold water
ogs would be greater protection against
1bphobia Than "muzzes,n which are
worn only part Of the year, while hydro
phobia occurs almost as frequently in winter
as in summer II is common practice and
a very serious mistake, when person re-
ceives bite from dog supposed TO be rab-
i'd, to kill the dog; this should in no case be
doue, but secure the animal and keep il in
safe place until it is fully known whether the
the dog really has hydrophobia. Dogs are
subject 10 fits, when they ioam al the mouth
and run around barking 10 strange and
somewhat dangerous manner, and persons
are frequently bitten during such a paroxysm.
Such bites are dangerous, certainly, but not
necessary fatal. Hydrophobia, which is fa-
tai, may or may not follow such biies, but it
the dog is Killed the awful dread and uncer.
tainly of that frightful disease hangs over
the unfortunate sufferer, lengthening his
agony until death itself would be a relief
whereas if the dog is kept and does not be-
come rabid, the mind is at once relieved
from all anxiety. Hence, as matter of
prudence and relief 10 the patient, the life
of the dog should not Immediately be ta-
ken.-Ledger.
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TO DIRECTORS.

Secretary Of tie Board--The Secretary,
whether appointed District Superintendent or
no., is ihe chief executive officer of the
board, ard as such, he should make IT his
business 10 see that all needful preparations
are duly made for the opening Of the fall and
winter schools. Public notice should be CIV
en- Of the time The schools Of the district will
open, 80 that parents can have the children's
clothing ready, and textbooks provided, in
order thai pupils may commence punctually
on The first day of the term. He should see
that The school houses are in order, broken
windows mended, general repairs made, and
fuel provided. When the board have en-
gagged the teachers, the Secretary should see
that written contract be entered into with
each one, SO as 10 avoid dispute and conse.
quent il-feelng afterwards. Blank contracts
can readily be procured of the printers al
the county seat for mere iriAe. The will
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Tur M,ssoua, E,rcr,oN The official re-.

The Missouri ELEcTIoN.-The official re-
por, shows that Col. Stewart, The Democratic
candidate for Governor Of Missouri, is elected
by 324 minority. The official vote stands,
For Stewart, 47,s75; for Rollins, 47,64i. 10
announcing the election Of COL Stewart, the
ST. Louis Leader, of The 9Th, says:
1.-THE Democratic party has beaten the
coalition, and remains on The field, in spite
Of the rage and disappointment Of The ene-
mics of the State and Of the South every
where, a clearly asccrained majority Of The
whole reople Of Missouri" -.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-09-16
Brougham ON the Press.

In the course of discussion in the British
House of Lords, on an article in the London
" Examiner" alleged TO be libel on Lord
Plunkett, Bishop of Tuann, Lord Brougham
remarked that, with regard to the article
which he had read, il was, no doubt, strictly
speaking, breach of the privileges Of their
Lordships' House; but of what use would
it be to contend with the press in such ca
ses as these? He remembered, on one oc-
casion his friend, Mr.. Marriott, was repre-
sented in newspaper as having said, at
public meeting in the city, that he would
not 60 in procession to that sd---d old
church" !" meaning some particular church
in the city OF London. He felt much an
noyed at the circumstance, and wrote let
ter 10 the editor, in which he stated that his
actual words were, that he would not go to
that "damp old church" "a laugh ] The
next day there appeared in the newspaper
a statement to this effect -" We have given
place in our columns TO the contradiction
which Mr.. Marriott has made; but at the
same time, we think it right TO say that we
have referred the matter to our reporter who
is certain that he used the words 'd--d old
church, and to add that we have the most
perfect confidence in the accuracy Of our
reporter" [Great baughteIl The gentle
man complained to hiniof that treatment,
and he (Lord Broughaml recommended him
in future not to be too hasy in contradicting
any statement that might appear i'll news
paper.
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ont the advantages Of either experience or
normal training.
Private Examination These have been
tolerated heretofore TO an injurious extent,
and have consumed the time and seriously
crippled the movements Of Superntendents.
The regularly appointed public examinations
are open to all applicants, and ii is their duty
TO present themselves in their proper district.
Superniendents should refuse to make pri-
vie examinations, excert for special rea.
sons, and not then unless applicants bring a
written request from at least three members
of the board of directors who desire TO EN-.
ploy them.
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II
oil the permanent 9rlIf1cate nae oeen pre-
pared, considerably modified in style and ap-
pearance, and will bs mailed TO Superintend.
enis about the time this notice reaches them.
They will deliver ihs new style Of certificate,
without a re-examinGton, 10 all such hold
ers of The old style az they are satisfied, from
wha, they know Of their qualifications, are
fairly entitled 10 ii. ,Iu all other instances
they are inst rucled TO require re-examina.
lion, and grant such certificates as the resull
may justify. The safety shd success of The
school system require that the standard ol
qualification should be high: In all cases q
want of tact aud skill in the Fart of teaching
will be fatal objection 10 the issuing of The
permanent certificate, no matter how grea
the superiority of 4,ssss sskelarshin NAV be
temporary Cerfgkuaf "A new edition Of
the temporary certificate, slightly modified,
will be printed aud mailed at the same time,
and can be substituted for The old form as
circumstances will permit.
Elementary Branehss.-There is a preva.
lent disposition amongst holders Of The -tem.
porary certificate 10 extend their stuaiise tc
branches not named in 1t, including even
modern languages aud the classics, and
have them inserted by the Superintendent
while the figures in the elementary branches
are not higher than medium; under the im
preston, apparently, that this addition tt
their accomplishments would look more re-
spectacle and increase their chances fo
profitable employment. This impression il
erroneous, and The practice is not 10 be com
mended, because,
LIST. The great wsst Of the lime is prae
tical education.
I'd. The great defect in education, at the
present day, is want of thoroughness.
3D. Wherever else "smatterers" may be
tolerated, they cannot be afforded in ou
common schools-where, above all othe
places, the instruction impaired, whether ir
the elementary or higher branches, shoolt
bear the impress of genuine merit
4th. Such enlarged certificates, If intend
ed for private schools, are Of no officia
value; and il intended for the public schools
would fail of their object, as the highe
class of schools is not sufficiently numerous
to afford employment, to a tithe of the ap
plcants who would thus present themselves
And If il were otherwise, such certificates
would carry with Them their own condem
nation, snd, defea. their intended purpose.
Tboroughness in The elementary branches
is Of paramount imppuance, and is earnest
Iy enjoinsd upon s6ps1it.to1tsnls and Teach
ers.
Counfy Instituies.--W Wherever Superiniend
enls have had no experience in conduclinl
Institutes, they should secura the best assist
ancs tha: their influence or resources ca
command. After the ice is once broken
they can rely upon themselves and their pfin
cipal leachers 10 a good purpose, But grei
deal depends upon a right s,afl; and lgnor
or discard the assistance Of experienced IN
siruc.ors would be as unphilosophical an
impolilic as for lhe unfedgeR teacher
work his own way in tho scheol room, with
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q boirc 3Doetrp.
S u n D.A Y.


One more week Of care and labor
Has lazily crepl away;
To the weary word, rest aud quiet
Are sent down from Heaven to-day.
The sun SHINES with holy splendor,
The wind is little and mild,
The trees to and fro heaye as gently
AS The breast of sleeping child.
Scattered clouds are pacing slowly
Over giIteriDg fields OF blue;
And often they seem 10 turn and wait,
As church going people do.
The bells are al morning service
In the churches all around;
They ring not their weekday clangot
But a sof,ened, Sunday sound.
Ah, ring they sadly or merrily,
Ring they loud or ever so low,
They can not still the struggle
That the living spirits must know.
Ia sunshine and in stormy weather
b. night as well as by day,
The soul must still be striving,
Striving, iaboring ull away;
Never feel the uoisy passions
The peace of Sabbath Gay.
Yet shall there come in The future
a Sabbath for The soul;
The bells shall not ring 10 the morning,
Slowly, sadly, shall they toll;
In The graves so dark and silent
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RACE BETWEEN WAR SrEAMERs.-O return.

RACE BETWEEN WAR SrEAMERs-On return
ing 10 England, after the failure 10 lay the
telegraph cable, trial Of speed took place
between her Britanuic Maiesy's ship Aga.
memnon and the Uu,led States steam frigates
Niagara aud Susquehanna. They slared al
nine o'clock in the morning, and by five
o'clock in. ihe evening lbe Assmempou was
so far behind that her smoke only could be
seen, the Suseuehanna was about seven or
eight miles behind. The Agamemnon is
said 10 be The "crack" vessel OF the English
navy, easily making eleven or twenty knots
per hour.
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EVERY Man Hrs Own ISsuRER.--The fol-
lowing suggestions to housekeepers, mer-
chants, and those erecting new buildings,
may not be valueless
Keep matches in metal boxes, and ou, of
the reach of children. Wax. matches are
particularly dangerous and should be kept
out of the way of rats and mice. Fill fluid
or camphene lamps only by daylight, and
never near fire or light. Far better dis
pense with them altogether. Do not depos-
it coal or wood ashes in wooden vessels, and
be sure burning cinders are extinguished
before deposited. Never take light or ash
es uHder stair case. Never take alight to
examine gas meter. Be careful never to
place gas or other lights near curtains.--
Never lake light into a closet. Do not
read in bed by candle or lamp light. Place
glass shades over gas lights in show win
dows, and do not crowd goods near them.
No smoking should be permitted in ware.
houses or barns. Where furnaces are used,
the principal register should always be fas-
tened open. Build all .chimneys from the
earth. Stove pipes should be a, least four
inches from woodwork, guarded by tin, and
enter substantial brick chimneys horizon.
tally.
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How ro Enuc.re CnIparN.-Yall's Jou

How TO EDUCATE CHiLpREE.--HalPs Jour
nal of Health contains the following sugges-
tive paragraph, which ought to be remem.
bered and acted upon by every parent and
guardian in the land. The writer says
"Had the choice of only four things to
be taught my children, they should be: To
sing well, to read well, to write well, and to
sketch well. Protection in these will earn
their possessor maintenance in any coun.
try, and will enable him 70 amuse himself
or entertain a company, whether il be under
rock in the desert or upon cras in the
sea-
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SPoTs ON THE SUN--According TO obser.
vations made by NJ. Rudolphe Wolf, Direc-
tor of the Observatory of Berne, it appears
that the number of spots on the sun have
their maximum and minimum at the same
time as the variations of the needle. 1t fol-
lows from this, that the causes of these two
changes on the sun and on the earth mus1
be the same, and consequently, from this dis.
covery, it will be possible 10 solve several
important problems, in connection with
these well.kuown phenomena, the solution
of which has hitherto never been attempted
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rF Here is gem from Dombey that will
never grow dim
I" She died." said Polly, "and was never
seen again, for she was buried in the ground,
where the trees grow"
"The cold groundp said the child shud
dsring again.
mo, the warm gronnd," replied Polly,
"where The little seeds are prned into beau
iiful flowers, and where the good people turn
into angels and fly away TO Heaven"
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g An intelligent lady, whose little hoy
was beginning TO swear, anxious 10 express
TO the child her horror Of profanity, hit upon
the novel process Of washing out his mouth
with soap suds whenever he swore. Il was
an efeclual cure. The boy understood his
mothers sense of the corruption of an oath,
which, with The taste of the suds, Produced
the desired result. The practice il universal.
iy adopted, would raise the price Of soap.
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y A happy comment on the annhiIaton
Of time and space by locomotive agency is
as follows.
ga little child who rode fifty miles in a
railroad train then took coach TO her uncle's
house, come five miles further, was asked on
her srrivaI il sbe came by the cars. we
came little ways in The cars,' she replied,
'and then all The rest Of the way in car
tiace.'n
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COMMON SCHOOL, MATTERS.
From the Penn'a School Journal for September.
Monthly Decisions and distractions OF the
State superintendent
DECISIONS.

Deduction for prompt payment Of taz.-Di-
rectors have no au,horilyto allow deduc.
ton of FIVE per cent, or any other amount,
for prompt pay ymenl of school tax. That pro-
vision Of the law of Is49 was omitted in the
act of 1884. The collectors warrant is broad
enough and strong enough to eneure The
paymen, Of all taxes that the directors do not
choose 10 exonerate.
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= ry A young man, desirous of marrying
a daughter of we'll known merchant, after
many attempts TO broach the subject 10 the
old gentleman, ia very suffering manner
commenced-"Mr. O., are you willing
TO let me have your daughter JaneW "0l
course am" gruffiy replied the old man
"and wish you would get some other likely
fellows to marry the rest of themW
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Counterfeit Liquors.

The London Times notices, in list OF joint
stock companies in Paris, formally sanctioned
by the per!ec. of police, the name of the
General company Of Fictitious or Counler.
felt Wines" The Company boldly state that
no grape juice or alcohol is used, but do not
specify The ingredients. The article is sold
at from four 10 eight sous per quart, and the
company has capital Of six million francs.
These liquors are, ofscourse, sold as genuine.
Our markets are flooded with spurious liquors,
and no one can tell when he buys the genu.
ine article. The Springfield Republican says
that an informant of that paper was on visit
10 friend liquor dealer IN western city,
and, IN the space of an hour, he saw him
transform a barrel of high wines into "pure
French brandy" The barrel was stamped
With The custom house brand, and had all
the appea rance of IL sea voyage. The man
ufacturer poured in the basis of The iDgredi-
e1ts Che high wines,) aud then, having
scented il with about two ounces OF the oil of
cognac, added a pail.full of compound
which he had mixed from one bucket 10 an
other, and which was TO give 10 il lis TASTE
and color. The component paris of this last
mixture were absolute poisous, directly des-
tined to sap the energy, and finally destroy
the life Of the poor victims 10 habit that
leads them 10 the use Of such stimulants.--
When such facts are taken into considera.
lion, there IS no wonder that prohibitive
law is demanded for The suppression of the
traffic.