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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-02-03
Gov. Packers Administration.

The Philadelphia Sunday Dispatch, in
speaking of the new administration of Gen
Packer, uses the following language:
William +. Packer is now the Governor
of the Commonwealth. His entry upon
the duties of office was commemorated on
Tuesday last by the appropriate ceremonies
In accordance with a custom now too firmly
established 10 be disregarded, the Governor
delivered an inaugural address. In this
speech he first applies himself 10 business
Taking up the subject of the ratification o.
laws, Gov. Packer expresses his opinion
that it is an absolute duty that the Execu.
tive shall sign or vote all bills submitted tc
him within ten days from presentation. Il
has occasionally been the practice of some
of our Governors heretofore TO refuse to
sign, and TO refuse TO veto bills sent them
Under the Constitution such bills become
laws after the expira ton of ten days. Gov
Packer, without intending TO cast any re-
Elections upon his predecessors, is evidently
of opinion that such course is a direct
oNaSioH VI Il pam uutJ anu itiuiSdtSs Il Ndh'
of moral courage. If bill is good and will
be beneficial, it should be approved; if, on
the contrary, it is of doubtful nature and
may be injurious, it is the duty of the EX.
ecutive to appraise the Legislature of his
views, so that the members may have an
opportunity of reconsidering their own opin.
ions, and corrected them if they have acted
with sufficient delberation. To suffer q
bill 10 become law which Governor can.
not bring his mind 10 approve, is coward.
ly omission of a plain duty, and cannot be
commended. Gov. Packer announces that
he will ac, upon every bill presented him
within ten days. This resolution is taken
as well as regards acts passed in the mid
die of a session as those which are delayed
until the close. If the Legislature adicSin.
before the Governor has lad time 10 con
slider aIi the bills before him, he announce.
that he will sign them within len days, ant
withhold his signature from none excep
those he intends 10 veto.
In regard TO the banking system, the Gov
ernor takes proper and patriotic position
although it is not as radical as the true ne
| cessities of the people require. He is op
posed 10 the circulation of small notes, ant
of an increase of banking capital unless
with additional securities 10 the creditors o
banks. Herein the Governor goes furthc
than is necessary. Any increase of bank
ing capital. Gny guarantees, must prove in
furious. The interests of the people require
the gradual abolition of banks, in anticipa
ton of the time when they shall cease I,
exist. Any policy which permits their in
crease, under real or supposed securities
must prove injurious. 1t is impossible t,
create bank which will not be Il dctrimen
TO the community, however much it ma,
be for the advantage of individuals.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-02-03
WASHINGTON Aff1irS,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3O.- The government
employees are being paid their monthly
salaries to-day principally in 800 treasury
notes, and a small portion in specie.
Official advices from the Pacific show
that the Indian tribes, though peaceable,
have been much excited by the rumors that
have reached them of the destruction of the
government stores, and it was feared that
there is a disposition on their part to break
out into open hostilities.
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs
are engaged i'll the preparation of report
on Central American affairs, which will it
is said, support generally the views of the
President.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-02-03

THE ST. LAWRENCE HOTEL TRAGEDv.-
Judge Allison. in his charge to the Jury in
the case of Thos. Washington Smith, for the
murder of Richard Carter, in Philadelphia,
last November, makes use of the following
language onthe plea of insanity:
I'm orderto justify verdict of acquittal
upon this ground, you must find that the de-
fendant, although conscious of the act he was
about TO perpetrate and its consequences,
yet governed by. an uncomfortable impulse,
his will no longer in subsection to his reason,
owing 10 the excited and continued impetu-
osity of his thoughts; the confused condi-
ton of a mind enfeebled by disease and
goaded by sense of grieyous wrong; that
he was wrought up TO frenzy bordering
upon madness, which rendered him unable
10 control his actions or direct his move
ments. If the tempest of grief and passion
which swept over him prostrated the strong
man so that he had no longer the control
Of his will, he is not responsible to the law
for his acts; but if he was possessed of this
restraining power, sufficient, if called into
exercise, to stay The hand which took the life
of Richard Carter, and the defendent were
otherwise sane TO a degree of responsibility
for crime, then he is guilty of the offence
charged against him, and ought TO be con-
victed of wilful, deliberate, and premeditat.
ed murder.n
Smith was acquitted yesterday on the
ground of insanity, and his sister has applied
TO the court to have charge Of him.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-02-03
Where Shall it be!

1t is feared that want of interest in the
public Improvements growing up around
Ms-in fact, want o. interest in our own
pecuniary wellare--must produce result
which will be much regretted in after years.
We allude TO the probable location Of the
Lackawauna and Bioomsburg Depot. From
some cause, which certainly must be slight
and susceptible of easy reward, no suitable
spot has been obtained near town, and the
probabilities are that the buildings of the
Company will be erected in the 'iCoun.;"
OF perhaps near a neighboriGs village
TSere are older and wiser heads than ours
in Bloom, but it does seem 10 us that to thus
throw away the present advantages and
conveniences of q Station and Depot on the
edge of our village, 10 say nothing of the
benefits in prospective arising from the es-
tablishment Of manufactures, workshops,
&C., and of largely increased population,
is sheer fooishness.
We certainly will be the laughing stock
of the business world, and we fear that
even some of our green(D country friends
will go home with a broad grin on their
countenances upon discovering that the rail.
road is not ot Bloom after all. We have
heard a good deal of talk, but no logic, on
the subject, and if some of our respected
friends who differ with us, can convince us
we are not right, we would thank them
to step in, for our mind is considerably en-
ercised 10 know how they argue the thing
out. We have mary red inves'ed, or to in-
vest, in railroad stock or real estate; but we
go in for the Depot.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-02-03

THE WEATHER AT THE SoUTH.-Grecn peas
and new potatoes are abundant in the
vicinity of New Orleans. On some planta-
tions The orange trees are putting forth their
blossoms, and in others are yielding an
abundance of fruit. The Picayune ac-
knowledges the receipt of mess of ripe
strawberries grown in the open air, without
the aid of glass. A letter from Florida says
HPeach trees are in full bloom, and all kinds
of trees are out like May. People are busy
gardening" In Mobile roses and all kinds
of flowers are in full bloom.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-02-03

CoURr is still in session as we go to press.
A synopsis of proceedings up TO date will
be found in another column. Business is
despatched with commendable rapidity yet
with great care in the courts of our county;
indeed it is subject of remark with gentle
men of the legal profession that we have
a model court. This is to be ascribed main.
ly TO the excellencies of our President
Judge, in whom are united that promptness
of action which is TO be found in the young,
with that ready and clear apprehension
which commonly belongs 10 ma,urer years.
AS 10 the bar, we leave them to-their eh,
ents.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-02-03

THE TRIAL of the persons accused OF rob
bing d. L. Chapin's Store, at New Column
bus, resulted in virtual acquittal, one be-
ing found not guilty, and the other guilty
of the larceny of note of hand. In the
case of the latter motion was made in ar
rest of Judgment, and it is not likely he
will never be sentenced
Asib Ricketts,, Esq, who came TO the bar
first in this county, under the auspices of
MIR. Hurley, was employed on the defence,
and his argument is said 10 have been a
most creditable, in fact a brilliant effort
in itself, and which has been carefully and
highly cultivated. He will doubtless rise
to eminence in his profession.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-02-03

Hon. VIM. MONTGOMERY, of Fayette Dis
trict, will accept our thanks Tor printed
pamphlet, of his Speech lately delivered
i'll Congress, on the Neutrality laws and
the capturing OF FiIhbuster Walker, by
Comodorc PauldinS. The matter is viewed
in the right light, and Comodore Paulding
is nobly defended in arresting the outlaw,
whether found on American or Foreign Ter
rtory. 1t is good sound document, and
bestows credit on the young Representa-
tive and the Democratic party.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-02-03

Post OFFICE aFFARs.-Briarcreek Station,
Columbia county, Pa John G Jacoby post
master; directly on the Lackawanna and
Bloomsburg Railroad. Double Sale, Butler
county, Pa, Micheal Widenholer pos:mas-
ter; Immediately on the route from Saxon
burg to State Lick. Philip Wiseman, post.
master, Wexford, Allegany county, Pa, vice
William Mckinney, resigned. Israel Taber,
postmaster, Cook, Erie county, Pa. vice
Harry Davis resigned.