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UTAH AND THE MORMONS.

II is very evident that since Kansas proves
barren in political capital the enemies Of De-
mocracy arc looking toward Utah for new
source of agitation. But so long as ii shall
stand upon the records of the republic that
Millard Fillmore signed the bill erecting
Utah into territorial government without
any prohibition of polygamy, and that Clay
and Webster voted for that bill, we think
the mischief-makers had better keep pretty
quiet. Some poor fools try 10 abuse the
Democratic party because Brigham Young
is Governor of Utah. Let them remember
iha, Milliard Fillmore frs, appointed him
Governor of the Territory, and continued him
in that position during his whole admins
iration; although ii was well known years
tefore, while The Mormons yet lived in ILL
nois, that these people were polygamists; !;
and their conduct was such daily violation
of The laws that the citizens OF Illinois could
not live with them. In 1855, when the Pres
idenia nominations became topics of con-
versauon in Utah, Brigham Young said 10
Chief Justice Kinney, in the presence Of In
dian Agen, Hurt and United States Attorney
Holman that "if DIR. Fillmore is ,enOminated
for President, w,H send a hundred elders 10
the States 10 electioneer for him." This ought
10 settle the Know Nothing wing of the OPP
position.
But we have word for the Republican
parry. You trample upon the law of The
land in the Dred Scott case, and even upon
the Constitution OF the republic when your
Massachusetts Legislature passes person.
ally liberty DILL, and your co-adjulors in Bos-
Ton attempt TO rescue The fugitive slave Burns,
even shooting a United States officer in that
attempt. Surely you ought mol to complain
if the Father Of Deseret transgresses also
He is 10 doubt wrong, but We can see no
difference between his offence and yours.-
He dsobeys one Iaw-you iample on an
o;her.
True, you Justify by saying you have an
instinct which to you is ''hieher law" Than
statutes or courts. But Brigham Young also
follows his instincts, which instead of ndnc-
Jog him TO shoot a United Slales Marshall
tempt him 10 indulge his lust in harem.-
His passions are evidently o. somewhat
different kind from yours, but we can see
no good reason why he has less rish, than
you 10 follow them in defiance OF law, lie
pleads the example OF solomon anc tne pa
lfiaichs. and his instincts. as "higher law
Just as sou plead about your instincts against
the fugitive slave law. You refuse 10 respect
the law 0! The Dred Scott case-he refuses 10
obey the law prohibiting poiysamy. We are
unable to see the difference in your trans
gressions; and it does not become people
who live in glass houses 10 throw stones,
We are Wiling 10 see Brigham Young ex-
communicated, for we think he and his dis
ciples are old Offenders. But on the same
principle we insls: That Seward and his party
shall be gored by The same bull, and shall
go over the Siyx in the same boat.
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slSENa

In Wilkesbarre, on last Thursday, Mrs.
CATHARINE WOODWARD, wife of Hon. Warren
]. Woodward, aged 33 years.
Mrs Woodward embodied all the virtues
and amenities of life which make woman
lovely, and was highly respected by large
circle of friends who knew we'll 10 prize truth
fulness and goodness of heart. Many anx-
ious hearts watched over her decline, as day
by day Consumption set the seal of Death
deeper and palmer; and II seemed fate
doubly sad that she should leave her family
just as the brightes. day dawned, ard her
thought and toll in new life of honor and
comparative ease. But her spirit also sought
rest and new home, and she sleeps in the
bosom of the beautiful Valley she loved SO
well.
In Catawissa on last Thursday, Mr.. BsNJA.
MIN SHARpLEss, in The 93d year Of his age.
The deceased was, we believe, the oldest
man in Columbia county at the time of his
death. He was one of The Oldest settlers at
Ca,awssa; and lived from The beginning 10
the end oil the Quaker congregation, and ils
modest little Westinghouse IN that village.
He was one OF the first, the last and the most
devou, OF the members who worshiped there;
and his life was as crcumspec, and exem-
plary as his religious worship was regular
and faithful With him the little Quaker
meelng-house has gone TO decay; and the old
line of patriarchs who first settled the most
ancient town of this county has gone 10 the
| mother earth. He lived 10 see his sons
Joseph, J. Ketsey, and John among the most
thrifty of tho business men of his neigtbor-
hood, and comfortably situated at the noon
of Lille; aud then at ripe age, like we'll
filled sheaf, he was gathered TO the garner of
Death.
! In Hemlock lownehip, Columbia county,
on the ED ult, PAUL, son of Zsbulon and
Rachel Robbins, aged years, mou.h and
days.
ln BlooTsburg, on Tuesday morning, Miss
SARAH MCCLURE, aged about 35 years.
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w A proposition was before The Pennsyl-
vania Legislature for the establishment OF
Normal Schools for the instruction and quail
lica,ion of Teachers for the duties OF their
Professions. A bill for that purpose, dividing
The State into twelve Normal School districts,
has passed the Senate by unanimous vote.
The schools are 10 possess the following re-
quisites: An area of ground Of lot less than
ten acres, the necessary buildings 10 contain
Hall of sufficient size 10 comfortably seat
one thousand persons, lodging rooms and
refectories for the accommodation Of al least
three hundred students. Each school is to
contain library or.he use of students; also
philosophical apparatus, SC. Tine faculty
is 10 be composed Of SIX Professors OF known
ability and education; the school TO be under
the supervision of board of trustees.
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ARRIVAL OF. THE ARABIA.
ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE

New YoHK, May 2S.-The Cunard mail
steamship Arabia arrived this evening, with
Liverpool dates to the 10th inst.
Lord Palmsrson has introduced bill into
Parliament to amend the oath taken by mem
bers. The amendment consists in omtting
the words, s'on the true faith of a Christian"
the effect of which will be, that Jewish
members can subscribe 10 the oath, and thus
be placed on the same footing with other
members.
The Spanish Armada, destined for Vera
Cruz, has not left Cadiz.
The Mexican Ambassador had an inter-
view on The l4th inst, with The Minister OF
Foreign Affairs, at Madrid.
Spain will send special envoy to China,
10 secure share in any new commercial
arrangements.
Esparero has resigned his seat as Senator.
The Madrid correspondents state that the
King was discovered 10 be in a conspiracy
TO dethrone the Queen, and is threatened with
trial for treason.
The King of Prussia has sent favorable
reply TO Napoleon's letter respecting Neut.
chaleI The affair is now supposed to be
settled.
A Russian expedition is now fitting ou, al
Cronstadl, 10 convey special envoy to Chi
ma.
A soI has been born to the Emperor and
Empress of Russia.
The papers furnish dates from Hong TO
March 3Olh. Nothing of importance had
transpired since The departure Of the previous
overland mail.
Lord Elgin, The British Penipoten,iary TO
China, proceeded without delay from Alex
andria 10 Seuz, where he found steamer
awaiting 10 convey him 10 Singapore, where
he was to await the arrival Of the French
Commissioner
The London Morning Post anlhori'a'ively
conradicls the rumor OF the intended resigna-
lion of Lord Panmure.
The Sandman Government intends send
ing two vessels of war 10 China.
The Emperor and Empress Of Austria had
been received very coo'ly by The Hunsarians
al Pesth.
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THE GRAIN PRospEcr-The croaking about
short crops and the grain bel ing winter killed,
has, under the influence of seasonable show
ers and warm sunshine, given place 10 more
favorable reports oi the growing grain. In
Illinois, wtere everything was ruined month
or SO ago, there is the promise of an excel
lent crop. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Ken.
lucky, there will be larger crop of wheat
harvested the coming harvest than ever be-
fore. In Tennessee there is very large
crop. In the South, with the exception oil
Virginia, where The crop is poor, there is an
exc client promise, and the indications are
lha, both the cereal and frrit crops of the
coualfy will be most abundant. In Della
ware there will be great peach crops this
season.
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$S,559,0Oo
Land Speculation.

From all quarters of the West we have re.
ports of the continued specuations in Lands.
A letter in the last Dubuque Herald, written
from the Usage land office, Iowa, says that
there are about two thousand persons IN al
tendance ON the land sales, and tha. great
competition exists between spectators and
the settlers. This competition had been car
ried 10 bidding SOL per acre for the wild
land. The settlers had held meeting, and
organized themselves into club numbering
seven hundred, and had determined that ev-
cry settler should have the privilege of bid
ding off a quarter section Of land, in addition
10 one quarter covered by pre- emplion, a
government price. Attempts were made 10
settle all difficulties on this basis by the SET
tiers furnishing names of persons who were
bidders; bu; this had not been done up TO the
time the informant leh. With such accounts
as these, we would hardly think those capi-
talists who have been furnishing large
amount of money 10 keep this wild specu.
lation alive, seduced il by the tempting offer
of large rates of interests, would care 10
continue the supply longer. Tha. these spec
ulations are destined 10 come to an end soon,
we think no rational, thinking man can
doubt; and when the end does come, look
out for such q crash in credit, and such a
tumble in the. price OF land-a!l lands, not
only thosesin The West, but those here al The
Easl-as has seldom before been experience
ed. ....... ....
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Special Notices.


Hoilo,pay's Pills General debility low
spirits, and nervous irritation, are The ineviia.
Bile consequences of indigestion. Renovate
the stomach, clear the bowels, and regulate
the secretions with these woodworking
Pills, and the strength returns, the depression
ceases, the nerves become celm. This is not
theory; but practical truth founded on long
years of experience, volumes OF testimony,
and the concuren, admission OF all medical
men who have ever witnessed the effects ot
the remedy. In this country dyspepsia has
heretofore been SO common a complaint, that
il might almost be termed ''na tionat insli.
tulion." If, however, dyspeplics generally,
are wise enough h 10 resort 10 This remedy, the
disease will soon become q rarity.
WOODLAND CREAM"-A Pomade for
beautifying the Hair-Eighly perfumed.
superior 10 any French article imported, and
for half the price. For dressing Ladies' Hair
it has no equal, giving it a bright glossy ap-
,,earance. 1t causes Gen,lemen's Hair 10
curl in the most natural manner. 1t removes
dandruf, always giving the hair the appear
ance of being fresh shampooed Price only
fifty cents. None genuine unless signed
FETRIDGE s. CO.,
Proprie,ors of the
" Balm of thousand Fo1ers."
For sale by all Druggists. New York.
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A GRoss FALsEHooD.-The Harrisburg Tel
egraph inlimales that Gen. Packer has some
private interest in the Sunbury and Erie Rail-
road, and links him with those who are urg-
ing the passage of the bill for the assistance
of the project. The Telegraph either knows
poitins about the matter, or else it ulers
deliberate ialsehood. Gen. Packer has no
such interest, and never had. Here, where
the road is popular, it is fashionable TO charge
him with indifference towards ii, and some
go so far as 10 allege hostility TO it, The fact
that The people of WilIlamsport are interested
in the Elmira road gives colorlng to the latter
charges, and they have been industriously
used for years 10 njure Gen. Packer. In view
of this fact, the unwananed charges of the
Telegraph is peculiarly mean--a first rate
malignant ie.-Clinton Co. Democrat.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-06-03

THE MAIN LINE.-The Nam Line Of the
Public Works of Pennsylvania, which is ad-
verlised to be sold at the Exchange, in Phil
adelphia, on the 25,h of June inst, consists OF
The following public works, namely The
Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad, the Ca.
nal from Columbia TO the junction al Dun
cans Island, the Juniata Canal from thence
10 Hollidaysburg; the Allegheny and Portage
Railroad, including the new road avoiding the
inclined planes; and the Canal from Johns.
town TO Plttsburs-wilh the property thereto
apper,aning, or in any wise connected there
with.
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THE N. Y. HERALD AND THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY.-Last fall the New York Herald la.
bored zealously 10 bring the Republican party
into power But the corruption OF that party
has disguised even The Herald, which gives
uierance to the following no doubt well con-
sidered opinion:
"One praise is certainly due to the Repub.
licans of this Stale. They are without ques.
tion the most corrupt sci Of politicians we ev-
er had. We had good many corrupt par
tiea and party leaders IN this State; but
party so ready 10 sacrifice every consideration
of public welfare and abstract justice TO pri-
vale gain as these Republicans, we never
had before, and we do most earnestly hope
we shall never have again"
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DEATH CAUSED BY INrEMpERANcE.-A wo

DEATH CAUSED BY INTEMpERANCE-A wo.
man named Alice Mcdonald died sud tdenly
al the house of James Hineeen in Wilkes.
barre on Saturday morning last. She was a
travelling beggar, in company with one Thos.
Ryan. They came 10 the house Of Hiuegen
on Monday, the 18th inst, where they re.
mained until the time of .isr death. A Cor
oner's Inquest was he'd upon the body, and
after hearing the particulars, the Jury rem
dered verdict of death, caused BY intem-
perance. She was known TO have drunk
about tvo quarts Of whiskey during the day
previous to her death.
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BLOOMS BURG

@@00GS s@@2B.
TNHE undersigned would in this way call
l. the attention of The public 10 the Book
Store al the old stand, next door 10 ihe "Ex.
change Hotel" where at all times can be
found d good assortment of books, including
Bibles, Hymn Books, Prayer Books,
Histories, Books of Poetry, Novels, and
School Books also all kinds OF stationary of
the best quality.
A consider deduction made upon the
price OF School Books and Stationary 10 those
who by to sell again. III
Just received, good assortment of WALL
PAPER, which would ask all to call and
examine before purchasing elsewhere.
CAROLINE CLARK,
Successor to Jesse G. Clark.
Bloomsburo Nav 25 1887 -1vr
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T Mr.. D. II. Doiierer, formerly of Car.
bondale, and more recently resident of
Scranton, Luzene county, is now General
Superintendent Of The Dubuque and Pacific
railroad, which is in course Of construction
from Dubuque to point some 400 miles
Westward About 80 miles of the road are
completed, and in running order,
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Total revenue,

Drown Ep-This tuesday morning a
young man, Thomas Ale, living in Mount
pleasant township with his brother Samuel
Ale, was drowned in Fishingcreek near the
dam of the Bloomsburs Railroad Iron CO.
He had been in boat with two other men,
who escaped from i. when they found il
would go over the dam. Being unable TO
swim he was carried over the dam and
drowned. The people are now engaged in
searching for his body.
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n The fac, that "Rev." Antionette Brown
Blackwsll's pulpit had been vacated and her
church closed, has been already announced,
The :eason now turns up in the advent OF
"a little lambkin" who requires all her at
tenlion, and for whom she is willing 10 re.
linquish her shock" henoefonh and forever.
Her husband deserves the public thanks.
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The Agricultural Society

OF this county will hold its next meeting
on the 9th of June. The Treasurer of the
Society at The last meeting presented the fol-
loving report OF its finances:
As Treasurer of The Columbia county
Agricultural Society would report
that have received of members of
said Society, S 61,57
From the Treasurer of Columbia CO, 6l,57
Total amount received Sl23,i4
| have paid out for printing and pre-
miums and other expenses the amt
b. of SOS, AZ
There is yet premiums outstanding TO
the amount of 5000
Total paid and 10 be paid out, Ss9,42
Then have received, Sl23,14
To pay out, >s9,42
Balance in favor of The Society, sss,72
J. w. HENDERSHOT.
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GRAND JURORS REPORT.

To the Honorable tie Judges of The Court of
Quarter Sessions Of the Peace in and for The
County Of Columbia.
The Grand Inquest of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania inquirng for the body OF the
County of Columbia, respectfully REPORT,
That they have examined The public build
ings belonging TO said county, and find them
in good condition, except break in the wall
of the Jail yard which is recommended 10 be
repaired. We would recommend that the
Supervisors of Brarcreek township be noti-
fled 10 repair certain roads returned by the
constable of saidtownship; The former inquest
recommended that the Iron fence around the
Court House should be painted black which
is not conourred in, il was also recommend
ed lha, lhe Court House be hereafter closed
against petty shows " hich is concurred in
all of which is respectfully submitted. this
Glib day Of May, A. D., 1857.
ISAAC DEWITT, Foreman.
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Appointments. A

John J. McHenry has been appointed Post
master at Berwick in this county in the place
of Rev. |. BAIL resigned. The appointment.
is fiji one, and will prove entirely salislac-
tory TO the community interested.
Mr.. ]. Klinetob has been appointed Post
master at Foundryvlle.
Mrs Dewitt, the widow of the late Post
master al Light Street, has been appointed in
bis place.
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MANUFACTURING IN THE SouTH.-A letter
from ono of The upper countries OF Georgia
gives a most hattering account of cotton man.
ufacluring in that State. Many of these fac.
tories were established some years since, and
even at the presen, high prices Of the staple,
are paying the stockholders handsome div-
dends, seldom, il ever, falling below twenty
per cent. The yarns and osnahurss are of the
first quality, and better description of cotton
being used in their manufacture, they find a
more ready sale in Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York, and Boston, than smaller products
of Eastern mills. With fuel, right in the
mids: Of the couon-growing region, ilimitable
water power, and the most agreeable and
heallhful climate in the world, there is no
reason why the Southern S,ales should not be
filled with the most flourishlng manufactures
OF this kind.-NatekcS Courier.
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Kansas Aid Resolutions vetoed.

BosToN, May 29.-The Governor has veto.
ed The resolutions recently passed by tile State
Legislature, for the relief of the settlers in
Kansas.
The House failed to pass the resolutions
over The Governors veto, by a vote of one
hundred and forty.four yeas, TO one hundred
and lhirty-eighl nays; not two.,hirds.
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~ # is calculated that ten thousand new
townships and villages have been laid out on
paper recently, in the Few lands of The West
ern States and Territories, and 1t is supposed
that at least ten millions of dollars cash and
twenty millions credits have gone within two
years be invested 10 specualions there. 1t
is also generally supposed that there will be
a general blow-up pretty soon.
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ELoPEMENT.-Last week a man who has
been for long time resident Of the south.
eastern portion of Berks county, left his wife,
children, grandchildren, farm and debts be-
hind and fled for parts unknown, in company
with lady (?) much younger than himself.
The affair has caused considerable gossip,
particularly among his creditors.
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F The Archbishop of Mexico has issued
instructions TO the clergy, to the effect that
they are TO exac, no charges for any minis.
terial duties. They are 10 be content with
voluntary contribution for their support, and
10 abstain from politics in aud out of the pull
pit. The Archbishop seems to be coming 10
his senses. IT is difficult thing 10 war against
popular government, even as badly managed
as that of Mexico.
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LANDLORDS DUTIEs-Before announcing
the licences granted by The Court OH We'd
nesday morning, says the Harrisburg Daily
Telegraph, Judge Pearson proceeded to make
some preparatory remarks, explaining the
duties of landlords. He stated that they " ere
bound 10 accommodate all persons who asked
for it, so long as they had room; tina! it made
no difference if the applicant was person Of
mistrusful ppea.ance-taverns were regard
ed by the law as places for the accommoda.
lion of travellers, and their proprietors had no
right 10 turn any away, no matter whether
they thought them able to pay for their lods-
ings or not. His Honor said that This was
clearly the object of he law, and no license
would hereafter be granted where ii was
known that this part Of the landlords duty
had not been complied with These remarks
created no little excitement among the tavern
keepers present, many of whom expressed
themselves in Objectionable terms against The
view taken by the Judge. If this be the true
intent of The lav-and it doubtless is-there
has been a wide diversion OF il heretofore.
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E The President contemplates country
residence during the extreme heat OF sum-
mer. Arrangements are nearly completed,
we learn, for his temporary residence, in the
vicinity Of "The Soldiers Home" four miles
from the City of Washington. He will 60
out each evening, end return in the m orning
10 the White House. where he will attend 10
business during the day.
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COOPERING.

THE subscriber announces that he will
carry on the COOPERING BUSINESS at his
brewery in HopkinsviIle, where he will make
BARRELS, TUBS, KEGS,
and everything in that line OF business He
will also repair work OF all kinds, and will do
it sklfully and at fair prices.
CHARLES w. HASSERT,
Bloomsburg, June Q, 1857.
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GovERNoRsHIp OF UTAH sREcIdNED.-A TEL
egraphic despatc oh was received al Washing.
ION On Tuesday, from Major McCulloch, in
which he declines The Office recently tender
ed 10 him of Governor of Utah Territory.
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~ Women and boys continue TO gather
in front of Mrs. Cunningham's residence, 81
Bond street, ring the bell, store the windows,
aud call her murderess, till the police dis.
perse them, ~
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HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT
AT RUPERT STATION.
c. w. g. w. SHANNON

"lLL fsrnish boarding and lodging to all
w persons at the Brick house near the
RAILROAD STATION At RUPERT
Passengers by Railroad or Packet-boat, lrav-
elers and all others can be accommodates
They also keep a RESTAURANT adjoining
the Station, for The convenience of the public.
May 26, 1857. C. W. & W. SHANNON.