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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-27
Spelling.

Probably the 1Corst feature of composition,
be it ever so poor as regards construction and
sentiment, is the misspeIling of common
words. And however neatly written, how
ever beautifully constructed, any place of
composition may be, if, here and there, a
word may be found incorrectly spelled, it
takes all the beauty away from both compo-
silion and penmanship. The most glowing
language ever used, the most glowing Ian.
guage ever used, the most inspiring senti.
ment ever uttered, "thoughs that breathe
and words that burn" if written and incor.
reclly spelled, lose all their force, all their
power 10 win and control, and make but a
feeble impression on the reader.
Spelling we all have TO do with, more or
less. Whether we read, or write, or talk, or
only think, we must spell our words. And
it is just as easy TO spell correctly as incor.
recly. Or, ifnot as easy, it is certainly far the
best way. Attention while reading, close
application TO the spelling-book and frequent
reference 10 the dictionary, will make any
one good speller. Inattention and care.
lessness in these respects will generally re.
suit in poor knowledge of spelling.
Spelling should certainly be considered
subject of importance with teachers. 1t
should be their aim TO inculcae in the schol.
ars love of correct spelling. At any rate,
they should call their attention TO the impor.
tant words in their reading lessons. No
teacher has done his whole duty towards
his scholars, who has suffered even one
reading lesson 10 pass by without having
been satisfied that every one in the class
could spell every word correctly This may
be ascertained in various ways, according to
the capacity and circumstances o. the class.
1t is not my intention here 10 demonstrate
any plan. Each teacher can follow that
which best suits his school. But do not let
your scholars become pooSspelers through
your neglect.
II it be necessary that the scholars have
thorough training while at school, that they
become good spoilers, is it not an absolute
necSsity-that the teacher have a thorough
practical knowledge, not only of spelling
but of the rules which govern spelling, and
of the pronunciation OF our English words,
least? Aud yetwe often meet with teach
ers who cannot spell some of the simplest
words of our language. Such teachers are
soreIy puzzled by having TO refer 10 the die
tionary, when called upon by scholar to
spell word. And wei, they v,as br. ,Rr:
is this as it should be A? Is it right for any
one 10 enter upon the duties connected with
a teachers lite without being fully qualified
ed 20 meet all the demands made upon him
as well in spelling as in mathematics, or any
Of the other branches Life Illustrated.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-27
U boire lJoetrn.
TIE FIRST DISAPPOINTMENT,

BIT MRS. II. J. BEVERIDGE.
Isaw youthful mo her,
Once on summer day, -.
Sat down smiling infant
To watch its frolic play
lis gambols on the flowers,
That decked the carpet DER,
And seemed with childish wonder,
Each object to explore.
A something on the instant
Its glad career arrests,
And earnestly it gazes where
A golden sunbeam rests;
While on the new found glory
II fixed lis wondering eyes,
And trustingly reached forth its hand
10 seize the gliltering prize.
And now its tiny fingers clasp a.
The treasure rich and rare,
Which in lis baby innocence
1t surely thought was there.
But, ah !! that hand uncloses,
And 10 it's earnest gaze
Reveals no gem of beauty
No bright imprisoned raysl
And then the first of many tears
Fell on the cherub face
The first sad disappointment
In life's uncertain race
And thus it has been with US all,
Who its dark game has played
We've sought to grasp the sunshine,
And only found the shade.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-27
'1Ceal Items" of a Country Newspaper,

The Allegheny Valley Echo is a new pa
per just started at Emlenton, among the
mountains in the Keystone State. The Edi-
tor says he shall not publish another paper
for three weeks, as he is obliged TO look up
some paper, ink. &C., at Pittsburg. His
new record is comprehensive. We learn
that ',.the river is very low and fish plenty.
Next Monday will be the first day of our
first fair, and from all appearances it's going
TO be lirst-rate show; there's TO be 'Ay-
ing horse, a rearing mule, and stumbling
lackass' on hand expressly for the benefit
Of the ladies, and Gum Davis is expected
TO get drunk by the time glass G is attended
TO. Our friends, Messrs Harrison, Morgan,
and Harvey Sloan have been to great deal
OF trouble and expense in getting up pat.
ent back action anl-terrestrial Petasus, that's
going TO fly clean over the flying horse, and
the sights and see'rs going 10 be on hand
OIL this occasion will undoubtedly crowd the
enclosure. We shall give full history of
it in our next. Marimony has been greatly
on the increase for some time past, and af-
Ter awhile something else will be on the in.
crease; several jugs of Squire Murrain's
Mountain Dew have left town lately. Some
scoundrels broke into Mr.. Gormley's cellar,
got some fish oil instead of whiskey, LETT
his garden gate open, and an old SOW enter.
ed and eat up all his sour krout on the stalk
Warren money is now good, and John
Forker's potatoes didn't turn out so well as
they might have done; there will bo an
average crop generally. Ross Porter's oxen
run of last night, smashing down some
eighty rods of fence; 'singings' are very
plenty, and child was born up in the will
derless with ring in lis nose the low
stage of the river, and the rise OF candle
wick induces us 10 white our splnters
down TO point. Cash receipts of the week
fifty cents and dime from MIR. John
Mehr:en, and trouble and torn trousers"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-27

~ An old topper bet that he could, when
bindfolded. tell each of several kinds of Ii.
quors When brandy, whiskey, gin and
other drinks were presented to him, he pro.
nounced correctly what they were. At
length glass OF pure water was given him;
he tostedi ii, paused, tasted it again, consider
ed, and shook his head He at last said
"--Gentlemen give it up, am not used 10
that sort of liquors.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-27

u If there is anything in a man which
exhibits an entire want of self-respect, it is
protaneness. 1t is certainly no mark of a
gentleman 10 swear prolanely; for the WORTH
less and vile, the very dregs of society, do
this; and very frequently they swear even
sez|ef than the well.dressed gentlemen.-
Ee basest and meanest of mankind often
= with as good q grace as the more re-
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~ We find the following in the Morenci

70 We find the following in the Morenci
(Mich } Journal;
We have a devil in our office who has
been at the business but about eight or nine
months, and can set his eight thousand ems
in eight hours"
he must be devil and no mistake, why
we know regular "sradute" who says it
takes him more than eight hours 10 set one
Z" EN-" straight afier quarrelling with her.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-27

disturbance in the usual organs of the oc-
cupant.
"Feed him on squibs, Gus. Let him feel
his oats"
fMurder, fire, thieves, murder Oh Lord,
| shall die Oh, mother! why did leave
you TO be burned alive by these college
devilsa Oh, Polly, you beautiful angel, you
candle of my life, you'll never see your
dear Jacob again Let me out Fire, mur-
der! Let me out or I'll hurt somebodyw
"Will you treat?"
"No.n
"More squibs."
"Oh, Lord, have mercy upon poor sim
ner, miserably wicked wretch! Now lay
me down 10 sleep. Our Father, who art in
heaven: please move the heart ol these ras.
calls For Heavens sake let me out! Pll
tell the faculty lll shoot I'll tell my moth
er oh, gentlemen, let me outw
"Will you treat?"
"No," came rather family to our listening
ears.
Whish-sh-sh-ss."
"Oh, mother, oh, Polly, yoar adorable
Jacob is about 10 give up the ghost Gen.
tlemen let me out In not tell the faculty |!
| won't say anything to ma, and Ill treat 7"
"Do you promise on your honor as gen.
ileman that you will treat 2" said l.
eyes"
"Wili you swear by the powers of mud
and mulberry roots9' cried Nat.
ayes, yes, oh, yes"
"Wlll you swear by the Presidents big
toe" said jim.
"Yes.o
"Will you take an oath on Dutch alma
nae, and swear by the Battle Monument 2"
cried Gus.
"My God, yes! y roared Jacob
"Wiil you swear on two crossed barber
poles, shoemaker's last, and three brass
candlesticks, that, so help you Moses, you
will treat?" chorused Ned.
eyes; Hut If you don't let me out shall
die"
The door was opened, and Jacob, more
dead than alive, came forth. Without giving
him breathing time he was hurried off to
MS restaurant, were he came 10 his senses,
and protested, but Of 10 use. His memory
was refreshed by the use of the magical
word squibs, and he was reminded of the
oa,hs he had taken. We ordered oysters
and trimmings, and had good time. Our
"treasurer," refused 10 eat or drink with us,
to which We did not force him. But we did
make him pay the bill. lie was then dis
missed with some wholesome advice, and
we all retired 10 oar ROOMS.
The faculty made strenuous efforts TO dis
cover the perpetrators of the joke, but all in
vaine, as before going ont we were all com.
pletely isguised.-Perlor CaskeL
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-27

Dr A drunken vasabond il New Orleans
made complaint that he had been struck
by his wife with the poker 1t is much more
likely that he was struck by the man with
the poker.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-27

Es Some persons, with apparent zeal,
vindicale their friends from all their little
peccadiIloes, whewash them very carefully
and then knock them OH the head by la
menting their addiction to some gross i'm.
propriety. They are somewhat like the
Roman priests, who, when an OK was not
completely white, chalked over the dark
spots, aud, leading him up to the alter, dis.
patched him with blow.
EE In one of our Western cities, a poet
met iriend OF his the other day, from New
York. 81 am perfectly delighted to see
you,' said the artist, throwing his arm eflec-
;iona'ely around his friends neck; chow
long are you going TO stay ?''l think" said
the poet, ''lhat shall stay as long as my
money lasts" 'oh, how disappointed |
am !" said the artist in tone OF deep sad
ness II hoped yOu trere going 10 spend day
or tWo'
~ A grand jury out south ignored a bill
against negro for stealing chickens, and
before discharging him from custody, the
Judge bade him stand reprimanded he
concluded as follows: "You may 90 now
John, but Shaking his finger at him) let me
warn you never 10 appear here agaiL."-
John with delight beaming in his eyes, and
with broad grin, displaying beautiful
row OF ivory, replied: 81 wouldn't bin here
dis time Judge, only de constable foch
me-"
Er PETERsoN's DETEcroR, October
number of this reliable counterfeit Detector
contains large list of new counterfeits, TO.
gether with other useful matter. This De.
tector is particularly valuable for bankers, fl.
nancers, and business men generally:
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-27

EsF some years ago, tall, guant, knock
kneed, red headed, cross eyed Iloosier, who
was ahuuterol, the classical Wabash, conceiv.
the idea Of making visit, TO the homehis pro-
geniture in old Kantuclt lie did so-ranted
round amongst the girls some, and was, of
course, from his native impudencc and un.
earthly u9Iiness, the Conserved of all OBJ.
servers" One morning the whole neigh
bood was astonished with the news that the
ugly Hoosier had elcped with Mrs. B. an
amlable, good looking woman, wife of Mr.
B. and mother of half dozen little BIS
For two long years the disconsola,e husband
mourned over his untoward bereavement:
at the end of that period, however, 10 his
utter aStonishment, in popped Mrs B look
ing as bright and rosy as ever. After the
first greeting was over the injured B. thus
addressed his truant spouse Infancy. how
could you take up with that thar unairlhly
ugly Hoosier, and leave me and the children
all iorlorn, as you did 2" "Well, Josh, ;" said
Nancy, 'that THAR ugly crter from Indarany
was leetle the best whistler ever hern tell
on You know was always fond Of good
whistlin'-l used 10 think you could whistle
some, but verheerd whstin asis whistlin,' ,
until heerd him. He whisled my senses
| clean away, and iollered him off on that
| account. A short timc ago, however, he
caught the measles, and they split his whist
lin forever the charm was broken, and so
| concluded 10 come back toyou; but o
Josh that Hooser was the awluiesl whist
ler that ever puckeredw
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-10-27
Correct Statement,

There is sound philosophy as well as good
sense in in the following extract which we
make from the Allentown Democrat. It
says:-
"Whatever may be the result of Tuesdays
election (and it is too early now 10 know
how ii has gone throu ghout the State,) there
is one cause of leliciation 10 the Democra-
cy, which must cause glow of satisfaction
IN the breast of every Democrat who has
stood squarely up 10 the landmark of the
party; and that is, our old Democratic or
ganization never for Il moment los, sight Of
its integrity or lis devotion 10 the best inter-
esls of the nation. No discarded or absolete
questions were wrung into the canvass in
order to operate upon the prejudices of any
class no intimidation of voters was prac-
tised by any Democrat having large mum.
Der of hands in his employ no attempt
was made 10 attribute "the times" TO politi.
cal causes. On the contrary, the Democracy
went into Ihe field honestly and fairly with
her principles inscribed upon her banner.
Il Il + " Il u
'Under this state of facts, we believe the
people have again sustained the banner of
Democracy throughout the Commonwealth.
But, should it perchance be Otherwise
should the majority, in an evil hour, have
decided III favor of Federalism, we have The
consolation ol knowing that the old Demo.
cratic flag is untarnshed by dislT6nor, aid
that they who wrought the mischief must be
its victims"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

PLUMP. GOOD SIZED GIRLs.-Thc Taunton
Gazette saws that there are four sisters in that
weighing nine hundred and thirty -ive pounds. The
shortest being about six feet high, weighing two
hundred and fifty six s
'Johnv does you love mc?'
well Susy, | does,
How DO you know you love me-
'Kase Susy, whenever | looks at you, my heart
jumps up and knocks agin my stunlnlick so that
don't have any appetite for a week afterwards
\ LAWYER in one of the Western courts lately
threw cane at the head Of another The Court
required him TO apologize for it. He did so, and
added: .While am about it. [ may well apollo
gsc before hand for throwing another cane at him
the first chance [ get"
\ man in Kentucky killed a COW, few days
since in whose stomach found large brass
ring, hair PIN and quantity OF hooks and eyes.
"Brndle' had probably swallowed the milkmaid.
An oh lady of TuScumbia, Alabama, offers
reward of $4,000 to any young lady not over
seventeen years ofage who is willing to live in the
capacity Of an adopted daughter to her
CAyAMAN BIZ HIS OWN GRAND-FATHER?-T
query answered in the affirmative: There was a
widow and her daughter-in-law, and man and
his son The widow married the son, and the
daughter married the man; the widow therefore
mother to her husbands father, consequently
grandmother to her own husband. They had Il
son, to whom she great grandmother; now
as the son of grand mother must be either a
grandfather OF great uncle, this boy therefore
his own grand father. \. B. This was actually
the with boy at school at Norwich. '-Note&
and QUcrtcs.
REMARKABLE LONGEyITY.-Thc longevity OF
the Signcrs Of the Declaration OF independence is
remarkable Out of the whole ffty-six, four lived
beyond the &ge Of 90; ten exceeded the age of 80;
ten lived beyond 70 years; fifteen exceeded the age
of 50; passed their 30h year; six died past 10;
and one is supposed to have persisted at aged 30
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

How FLIES HELPED on THE Cause OF
AMERICAN I.IBERTY.-In the last volume OF
RandallS Life OF Jefferson the following anecdotc
Is given as related by Mr. Jefferson:
Whilst the question of Independence was before
Congress. IL had Its meetings livery stable.
It's members were short brccchcs and silk stockings
and with handkerchief in hand they were diligently
employed in lashng the flies from their legs So
very veXatous was this annoyance, and to so great
inpaticncc Gid it arouse the sufferers, that it
FASTENED, ii it did not aid, in inducing them to
prompt yafX theirs SIGNATURES 10 the great document
which gave birth to c'upire republic.
The anecdotc | had from Mr. Jefferson. at
Monticello, who seemed TO enjoy it very mach us
we'll as - give credit 70 the influence of the flies
lie told it with much glce aud seemed to retain
vivid recollection % the severity of an attack from
which the only relief was signing the paper and
flying from the sccuc
ElfgoHieipPc.s had been about instead of flies,
The 18th of.iuly would have come on the Sd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03
!? O & Il 10 q "a a
NOT MARRIED YET
BY EUGENE MATILDA.

BY EUGENE MATILDA.
I'm single yet-Tm single yet,
And years have flown since ] came cut
In vain | sigh--in vain ! fret,
Yc gods what arc the men about?
I VOW I'm twenty-oh, We powers.
\ spinster's lot is hard to bear
On earth alone to pass her hours,
And afterwards leads apcs-do1rn there :.
No offer yct-no offer yet!
I'm puzzled quite to make it out;
For every beau my cap I've set;
What, what, what are the men about?
They don't propose, they wont propose,
For fear, perhaps, I'd not say eyes"
just let them try-for heaven knows
I'm tired Of single-blessedncss.
Not married yct-nOt married yet
The deuce is in the men fear
I'm like a-somcthing to be let,
And to lie ret oionc-that's clear.
They say she's prctty-but no chink-
And love without it runs in debt. ~
Too late now begin to think
That why I've had 10 offer yet.
Not married yct-not married yet.
7 he moral, girls:-Dont lounge or Turk;
But if you really have no "chink,
Roll up your sleeves and 90 to work
Help mamma, set the table, wash,
DO ANYTHING. and never fret
My word, some fellow with Il heart
viii love you, and you'll marry yet
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03

PEASANT INSURRECTIoN IN RUSsIA.-Adviccs
from Revcl state that an instruction had broken
out in Esthonia and several landed proprietors had
been forced to take refuge in that town. \ body
of 60 troops sent from Revel were met by 900
peasants, armed with sticks, ritchforks, &c. An
engagement took place, in WHICH 10 soldiers and
80 peasants were killed
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ciaSS 10 = tiaSS llaFu-
ware; class no is, stationery CLASS no II" flrewood;
class no 20 BAY and straw class IL ProFendef class
no % CharcOal class no 49, Betting packing and hose
class no 27, Augers; class no %, Iron floats.
NAVAL ASYLUM. 80 #-a-- -~.
Glass M ! Clotbipc. class No-2 Hats loo+c ord
shoes. Gas M 2 Provisions: LAS no (;rocarrs.
class no : Dr,- GOOD. cIos,lo6 rrciI 81 las no
Tobacco. class no Miscellaneous class no . Iar9a re.
cl,se NJ, ~ pins oiI g. class no II Ir.oIar Lass
no Is Proyerdcr: class no IG Firewood
Glass No Bricks. class no . Stone class ? Vel
.i,Ior. lass no yo,,v,,r Ir,bor. cIss.
~, = 0,I, IrI,--oI 4:,I'-m ,,l I'm, I,,r. -, ~ =
Wbitc-,ine snrncc iuniner and cvnrcsS class no :,
Limo and hair rItss no cc,,cnt class no Q Gravel
and sand: class no IRON iron nails and sDitcs class
no Steel. class no IA Pic iron. class no II Files;
- paints oils lass no IL Shin cIand-
Irr.. class no IfI Snern oil class no IL Hardware.
class no Is Staoncrt class 70 10 Firpvood. class
90 IIav and straw. class no 81 proyepdcr: class no -
cIorro class oo % HcItno- raciro and hoSe
1nnTHI1- g
->'l'l Vim
Glass No l. Bricks class > Stone: class Vel
loW-pne timber; class DO A. elIo"-lIhe Umher class
no o. Nhte-plne TIMBER ana lumber class no Line;
class no g. cement class no > oad class no H. Iron
iron nails &C.; class no y, Steel class no Files;
class no 49, Paints, Oh and glass; class no l, Snip
chandlcry class no . Sperm or class no II, Hard
ware class no 49, Stationery class n" 10, Angers and
centre bits class no 20, Hay and straw class no q,
Proycmder; class ~, earcca class no %, Pig iron:
class no 90, Iron roof
HEASACOl1A-
Glass No. !, Bricks; class 30 3 Granite; class 8,
Yellow pine timber; class l. Ycllow-pine lumber:
class no . Hardwood timber and lumber; class
Wbtc-,inc Jupipcr cedar and cvprcss lumber and
timber class no = Lime class no g. cement: class 10 g.
Clay and sand class 10, Slate; class H. Iron iron
nails and spikes class II, Steel; class II, Files;
class -, Paints, oils, and glass; class No l6 Ship
chandlery class Is J, Sperm Oil class H. Hard
ware; class s, Stationery; class 49, Firewood;
class no pc IIav class no 81 Proyerdcr class no %
clarcao class no % BcItinc packing hose &C.; class
no %, Iron castings; class no IS Augers.
Tina ccla1,lo viii sto+o tho tirnoS ,.i+l;., which or
c!cs will be required to be dcliye?ed and where the
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03
AssCLHETEiGTUEPk3
Aial GIVE EfsgSzacrrarr

The subscriber practical Architect and Civil En-
gInccr, las taken Room No. >. -Dayjdson': hriII;,
Where he may be found prepared to U5j1 IYolx AMI
maze hf''"4|es III all departments Of his profession
Particular attention will be paid to SURVEYING Of ,,,t
t9ns and Farms fer the making Of MAPS or CjI ARr,c
OF the same, with drawing of the plantation raIs
and It's requisites Every Planter should be p5SscsoI
OF one or more of his domain. They can be col, mn ~,
for any PagIor. NeiV
Plotting and sying out of Grounds and Lawns for
horticultural and Ornamental purposes viii be- attd
to ii solicited. " ~ '''elihed
~ Young wishing to become scouain+e.1 ,;,I
any OF all OF the above branches will be taup j.; th
most thorough manner, and the most Let t .ie
Charlotte T. O 100 +#- -.--. +. SAURS.
t''''' '"ie o l'7oo. l2-tf ..-.
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Gun and Lock Smithing,

All work in the above business except stacking will be
!'unctuallv attended to and finished III the best manner
OF workmanship, at my shop north ofLc court house
next to Overman * Wilson's coach shop.
JOIN u. MASON
june g, 1883 . I2-tF .- -.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-03
Tailoring Establishment.

II ID tn HIS MISUNDERSTANDING
q Ga d p l.. IEA respectfully inform,
!. \. Y. ]. ]
n y ELY. the public that hc is now pr
ISgEE4f!2j pared to execute substantially and ui'
GxgsGfsS neatncss, amy work in his lire with who
n \ fSEA he may be favored. He is in possession
& + IN of the LATEST FASHIONS. and it
ThjSNI confident that it only requires trial :"
EHliNl convince gentlemen that he has the w.
@zssszzssszzsts~ and ability to please Give him cal
Oct. Z. 1857. Tiff