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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-01-13

A LAZY MANA worthy old citizen of
Newport, who had the reputation of being
the LATEST man alive among ''them hillocks,"
so lazy indeed that he used to weed his gar
den in rocking chair, by rocking forward
10 take hold of the weed, and backward to
uproot it--had way of fishing peculiarly
his own. He used to drive his old white
faced mare to the spot where the tautog
{black fsh) might be depended on for any
weight, from two TO twelve pounds--backed
his gig down 10 the water side--put out his
line, and when the tautog was safely hook
ed, started the old mare and pulled him
out.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-01-13

A LARGE DOG had been accustomed to get
bits of money from his master to go TO a
meat stall 10 get his lunch of fresh meat
One day when change was short, his m..Sster
gave growler piece of white paper on
which was an order for the meat. The dog
after much urging, qapied it TO the meat
stall and received his food, and so for sever
al days, when thinking one piece of paper
was as good as another. he would pick up
pieces ofwhite paper and carry them TO the
stall without applying TO his master. Itwas
not long before q large bill came in from the
meat dealer, who had such confidence in
the dog that he did not look at the paper,
and the dog himself was very fat. No ar
rest was made, and the dog occupies as re-
spectacle a position in society as ever.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-01-13

ORIGIN OF THE FRENCH WAns.--In the an
ecdotes of fashion il is recorded, that when
Louis VII, in obedience tothe injunctions of
hisbishops, cropped his hair and shaved his
beard, Eleanor, his consort, found him, with
this unusual appearance, very ridiculous,
and soon, rycoutemptible. She revenged
herself as she thought proper, and the poor
shaved king obtained divorce. She then
married the Count Of Aniou, afterwards our
Henry II. She had for her marriage dover
the rich province of Portou and Guienne:
and this was the origin of those wars which
for three hundred years ravaged France,
end cost the French three millions of mon
All which, probably, had never occurred
had Louis VII, not been so rash as 10 crop
his bead and shave his beard, by which he
became SO disgustful in the eyes of our spir.
tied and vindictive Queen Eleauor--Th.
Bdrbor's Shop.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-01-13

WILD HEwP.-The plant called wild hemp
(Canab. Judiea,) in Egypt named Assis or
Haschi.h, is manufactured into substance
called Bangue or Bang, which is much used
throughout Egypt, Persia, Arabia and Hin
dostan, as powerful and peculiar inebri-
ale. Forthis purpose liquor is prepared
from its juice, or its dried leaves are made
use Of The common people among the
Arabs pound the leaves, make little ball
of them, and swallow it. In Hindostan the
plant is grown for no ether use than for the
purpose of intoxicalion. 1t produces tram
guilty of mind, and a singular kind of ex-
liberation, during which the person laughs
involuntarily,. speaks incoherently, and
sings and dances, without staggering or
giddiness. Like opium, it stimulates cour-
age, and, during sleep. ii promotes agreoa-
BILE dreams.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-01-13
Angel Whispers.
BY WILLIAM r. LAWRENCE.

Do angels bend them down aud bre athe
Sweet words of love within our ears,
And round our weary spirits wave
A soothing spell to calm our fears?
And when the clouds are dark above;
And rough the path before us SEEM
Do not the forms Of those we loved,
Tho "gone BEFORE" light up our dreams!
Their tender ministralions cheer
The heart bowed down with sorrow here
For may not those we loved below,
Our joys still see-our sorrows know!
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-01-13
From the Atlantic Monthly.
THE OLD MANS DREAM.

Q for one hour of youthful Joy!
Give back my twentieth spring!
I'D rather laugh bright-haired boy
Than reign gray-beard king
Of with the wrinkled spoils of age!
Away with learning's crown
Tear out life's wisdom-written page,
And dash its trophies down
One momen, let my life-blood stream
From boyhood's fount of fame!
Give me one giddy, realing dream
OF life all love and fame!
My listening angel heard the prayer,
And calmly smiling said,
Nf but touch thy silvered hair
Thy hasty wish hath sped.
"But Is there nothing in thy track
To bid thee fondiy stay,
While the swift seasons hurry back
To find the wished-for day?m
--Ah, truest soul of womankind!
Without thee, what were life
One bliss cannot leave behind:
Filtake-my-precious-wiie! III
The angel took sapphire pen
And wrote in rainbow dew,
"The man would be boy again,
And be husband loon
-"And is there nothing yet unsaid
Before the change appears?
Remember, all their gifts have fled
With those dissolving yearsm
Why, yes; for memory would recall
My fond parental ioy;, ...s.-.-s..-
could not Dear 10 leave them all:
I'll take-my-girl-and boys!
The smiling angel dropped his pen,-
"Why this viii never do;
Tho man would be boy again,
And be father loop
And so laughed, my laughter woke
The household with lis noise,-
And wrote my dream, when morning brok
To please the gray.haired boys.
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ry Il was told, as a good natured Joke

B- II was told, as good natured joke,
of an old doctor,gthat being on a visit TO a
village where he had spent the earlier part
OF his life in practice, he one morning bei
fore breakfast went into churchyard near
the house where he was stopping Break
fast being placed upon the table, the doctor
was inquired for. 81 believe" said the
servant, who had seen where he had went
"that he has gone TO pay visit to some of
his old patients"
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NUMBER|
A rOUGil srOKY.


The following was told in.Sandusky, Ohio,
and appears in the Massiian Neios; ii
| A party of young men in that ancient city
amuse their leisure momenes al Tie hotel i1
drawing long low, or ieiiing Wa
| yarns for the benefit of those, apparef
verdant, who may happen to come IN II
other parts. They tried the effoc. of'a
extraordinary wolf stories upon venen
and sedate customer not long SINCE who
come to spend the night at the besfT
and he listened to them with much sur
| and interest until their stock appeare
have run out and the conversation flasa5d,
| when he remarked that he had been much
interested in the news they had given him,
relative to the primeval inhabitants Of that
country but regarded an event in his early
life as more peculiar than any they had
named. Said he:
"When young man, was travellilAy in
Western New York, and late of sto1Nii
night applied at log cabin for lodgf
The occupant, q woman, refused il, sal
her husband and sons were out hum
and if they found me there wouh IA
me.
preferred it to the chance with the ,gisy
and she consented that might lie dowi
fore the fire. In the night heard
coming and scrambled up the chimney.
Thinking ! was safe when at the top {
stepped over the roof, and Jumping down "
the back of the cabin, jumped plump my
wolfe trap. A scream of pain brougbf"S
men and boys out, aud they declared
served more severe punishment
death, so they kept me both in ira
suspense until morning, and then HI
me up in a hogshead, with no air or
only through the bung-hole, they put
sled and drove me some four mile
hill, and then rolled me off to starve.
undoubtedly should have done but 4
singular occurrence. The wolves smelled
me out and gathered around my prison,
when one Of them in turning around thrust
his tail into the bung hole. 1t was my only
chance. Icaught firm hold and held on
like death TO a negro, which of course
frightened the wolf and he started dowa the
hill, followed by the hogshead and me. 1t
was very uneasy ride, over the stpmps
and stones; but had no idea how long it
was, until the hogshead striking stone
fairly, the slaves worn by long travel, were
,, AraEsn sw ~ 9n irmsea ont and lann
gus county, some thirteen miles from the
scene of the disaster. Good night gentle
men-l did not express any doubt of your
stories, and hope you will not of mine."
1t is currently reported that the 'sell cab"
of ofSandusky has not had afull meeting sincet
that accurred.
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TAlady, having read of the "valuabl

AZ Alady, having read of the "valuable
discovery going the rounds of the press,
by soaking muslin dresses in solution Of
cloride of zinc and drying them, they would
not blaze on contact with fire, tested the
discovery according 10 direction. The ex-
pertinent did not succeed, but her effort did.
In second all that remained OF twenty
yards of ilus,on was a small heap Of tinder,
and loud scream. The valuable discovery
is valueless humbug.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-01-13

D A little boy had colt and dog, and
his generosity was often tried by visitors
asking him Gust to seewhat he would say,)
10 give him one or both of his pets. Ono
day he told gentleman that he might have
his colt--reserving his dog, much to the
surprise of his mother, who asked:
"Wby Jakey, why didn't you give him
the dogw "Say nothin', mother; when he
goes to get the colt, I'll set the dog on
him"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-01-13

FAsHIos-Is not this fashion" shabby
divinity to possess such Jealous adherents ?
A mere pi,iful acquey! Like a creature
which struts through one country with the
cast off finery Of another. 4ss.5
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-01-13

A WoNDERruL MEMoRY.--William Lyon,
strolling player, performed in the year
f64s, at Edinburg, and was most excellent
representative of Gibby in the Wonder; this
man was himself a wonder, remarkable for
strength of memory, (which he gave the
following surprising instance. One even
ing, he wagered crown bowl Of punch,
that next morning, at the rehearsal, he would
repeat a Duly advertiser from beginning to
end. At the rehearsal, his opponent re-
minded him of his wager, imagining that
he must have certainly forgot it Lyonvery
coolly produced the paper, handed il TO his
adversary, and notwithstanding The little
connection between the paragraphs, the va.
riety of advertisements, and the general cha
os, repeated it from beginning 10 end, with.
out the least hesitation or mistake.
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PROFESSIONAL ApvrcE--The genius of
that Irish apothecary was profound, who
prescribed that "if you find three tumblers
of whiskey punch disagree with you over
night, don't take 'em till next day, and then
leave 'em off entirely.n
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g Ayoung lady was asked to join di-
vision ofthe daughters of temperance. She
replied, "it is unnecessary, as it is my in-
tention TO Join one Of the sons soo4i.n
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waWhat, my friends, is moneyW ask
ed preacher, in sermon lately. "Two
per cent month";" said state street bro
ker, suddenly awakening from dcze.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1858-01-13

! n There are only three ways of getting
out ofa scrape write out, back out, but ths
best way is 10 keep out
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~ Law is like seive; you may see
thro' it, but you must be considerably redu-
ced, before you can get through it.
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THE STAR OF THE NORTH
asfuBLisHEo EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING BY
w. II. JACOBY.

asfuBLisHEo EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING BY
w. II. JACOBY.
OFFICE-Upstairs, in the mec-briek build.
ing, on The south side Of Main Street, third
square be'ow Market. "
re IL M S:-Two dollars per annum if
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within the year. No subscription received
Tor less period than six months; no discon-
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paid, unless at the option of the editor.
ADVERTISING THE rates of adyer.
Using will be as follows:
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Every subsequent insertion, 25
One Square, three months, 8 90
Six months, 5 90
One year, 8 90
business Cards of 8 lines, per annum, 90
merchants and others, advertising by
The year, not exceeding sqrs., with
occasional business notices, 12, 90
Larger advertisements, as per agreement.
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NOVEL MARRIAGE CBREMoNY.-Rev Chas.
Brooks, in his interesting history of NIedEord,
gives the particulars of a novel marriage
ceremony, performed in that town in 1888,
by Thomas Brooks, Esq, who acquired
great popularity as one of the Hmarrying
Justices" of the period. One day, while
riding on horseback 10 Woburn, he discoy-
cred six young persons-three male and
three female-riding on horseback towards
him. He guessed their errand; and they
guessed that the cooked hat, bush wig and
silver buckles approaching them, must be-
long to "the Squire" Both parties stopped.
The bridegroom announced his wishes, and
the Squire repliedthus my young friends,
we are here in the midst of this lofty forest,
upon an unfrequented road, with Gods clear
sky over us, and his green earth under us.
We shall not be disturbed; propose 10
solemnize your marriage here what say
you?" They gladly consented. He told
them not 10 dismount, but to arrange them
SELVES in due order, the gentlemea one side
and the ladies on the other This being
done, he placed his horse soss TO be direct
ly in front of tho bride aYd Bridegroom
Then taking off his hat u sfbegan his prayer
and report says that b twas "gifted in pray
err and that, on tl,i occasion, che prayed
like an angel" fhe Introductory service
concluded, the plight of vows made, the
union declased, and the benediction pro-
nounced shdthen the whole party iourn-
eyed bagktogether, rejoicing in the poetry
appesded TO the great event--B Boston Trans
eyif<. s7-fr So.
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: crERs--In new colonies, The Span
lard begins by building church, the Eng
ishman by building tavem,the Frenchman
Ny building ballroom, and the American
by making railroad.
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~ TIE EDITOR of the 'W,iag and 7wist'
says he has seen the continuance which our
lawyers use when they "warm up with the
|.snbject." He merely says tits "glass con-
Germ and holds near pintr
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"Sweet are the uses of adversely,
Which like toad ugly and venomons
Hath yet precious jewel ia its head"
He did not know much about toads, how
ever, for they are decidedly good things in
a garden. Sas +
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Auditor Carroll county,

DU B L c S A L E.
L There will be sold on the promises on
Saturday the 7th day of August, 1858 between
the hours OF l2 O'Clock m. and 4 o'clock D, m.
the real estate CT James Davis, deceased; the
south east quarter Of section 80, township II
and range 6; containing l45 acres, with good
frame dwelling house, frame barn, frame aag
On shed and saw mill; ALEC .hree or four new
er falling springs Of water.
TERlS-Qne third in hand, or within one
month, one third In one year, and the balance
in two years from day Of sale. Payments se.
cured by mortgage. Appraised at 81 ,O.Q-
Possession will be given on the lat Of October
1858. WIN. DAVIS,
WASH. BoRLAND, NAecr''
july7 '5sw4.
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DUFF'S COLLEGE.

- - - - ~ ~ - - - ~ -
Cor. Sd and Market Streets, Pittsbm Q !
ESTABLISHED in ls40. incorporated by the
IA Legislature of Pennsylvania.
BO ARD OF USTEES.
His Excellency the Hon. JAMES BUCHAN
AN, President Of the United States.
Hon. Judge wilkins, Hon. Charles Naylor,
Il on. Judge Hampton, Gen. ]. K. .Morehend,
Hon, Judge Lowrie.
P. Duff, (author Of Duff's Book keeping,
President, with snperinte endent and Eve as.
sistant teachers and lecturers,
J. s. Duncan, one of the best penmen in the
country, (author Of the gems Of business and
ornamental penmanship,) Professor of Pen,
manship.
DuH's system Of Book. keeping Is sanctioned
| by the American Institute and Chamber of
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| leading business men of the East and West, as
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| fifteen years practical application Of its priu,
ciples to business, over four hundred students
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| All the arrangements for teaching being per
/ fected BY near twenty years experience Of the
principle, students graduate In about half tho
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$40 in board.
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aud the character Of the insti tuition, send fOr
its pamphlet circular of fifty pages, with sam
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An elegantly bound copy Of Duncans Pen.
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COLUMBUS NURSERY
Por the Spring Of 1858.

A VERY LARGE ASSORTMENT or FRUIT
Hand ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, etc,
including
APFLT TREEs, % years grated. } vsFy tAriily,
and Of the best Va dsties for uenlral and South
ern Ohio.
Pear Trees, both standard and dwarf, the
latter on Angers ounce stocks, very thrifty
and handsome.
Cherry Trees, adapted 10 the climate ofihe
South Wesl, mostly on hAhalsO stOckS and
branching low.
Peach Trees, Of the best age and size, with
hne healthy roots, and Of the choicest kinds
Plums, Ounces, Apheots, Neelnrines, Al
monds, Grapes, Currents COOseberries. RAsp-
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gus Roots osAge Orange Plants, (iOr hsdg
irg,l etc.
Also, EVergreens Of various kinds, Roses
and Ornamental Shrubs end Flowers, in great
variety, and at low PRICES,
sH-Send for q Descriptive Catalogue, and
order directly from head quyrters, as no Agents
are employed to sell trees for US. Articles
will be packed securely, and forwarded to any.
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TO SCHOOL TEACHERS.
THE BOARD OF SCHOOL EXAMINERS
l at theii ses ion, resolved 10 hold monthly
meetings hereafter for the benefit of School
Teachers. (The months Of December So and
January '59 e1cepted) Said sessions will be
held upon inc first Wednesday Of each month
instead of the third as heretofore, and com.
mence In August 1858, at half past . O'Clock,
a. m. in one Ct the School Houses in the town
Of Carrollton, Ohio
The standing rules Of the Board regulating
examinations are the following:
l. Each applicant not personally known TO
the Board, mus produce a certificate Of good
moral character, of late date, and signed by
one or more responsible persons.
2. Zach app llcant must come furnished
with pen, ink aud paper, and slso with Nc.
iufey's Filth Reader.
8. To each applicant will be submitted r
list Of questions on Arithmetic, English Gram
mar, and Geography, to be answered in wri'
ting.
4. No applicant will be regarded as quail.
fed to, nor entitled to cert ificate, who does
not correctly answer one half of the questions
submitted in each branch.
D. Certificates vii not be issued on the day
Of examination, but they will be remitted by
mail or otherwise as soon as practicable. And
when an applicant is deemed unqualified a
note stating that fact will be sent him.
6. Applicants coming In after the class is
for red and the examination bas commenced,
will be expected to wait until the next regu
lar day Of examination.
7. No certificate will be granted to any
person who is known TO the Board TO be ha.
bituated TO the use ofprofane language to be
Incorporate or dishonest.
8. Each applicant must furnish hipself with
a stamped envelope, and himself indorse It
with his own name and address, and in such
envelope bis certificate will be forwarded.
By order Of the Board.
D. A, AFTER Sec'y.
Ianuarv OF 9hS-lv
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1)ritrs Re0Mre0
-. ". GouIds New Sky,Iight
ANBR GALLERY,

n .hDh VI \ II udLLEh
= MAIN ST., CARRoLLToN.
THE undersigned bsgs leave to return his
most humble thanks to all his friends and
patrons for all favors bestowed on him In by.
gone days, and kindly soliCits continuance
q the same. have reduced my prices for
the special benefit Of my customers. | take
warranted pictures on all occasions, at from
twenty-five cents to any price desired by Huc
toners. Ny long practice, my good success,
NY large sky.light, my quick working instru-
Iesnts, all warrant T6e in saying that my es-
enlistment FAR excels all others in the coun~
~, and In spite Of an opposition am deter.
EIned 10 stand at the head Of my busin ess in
little Carroll and will always be found ct my
post to secure 9 Od picturss, for my maNy
hiends and customers. Now come along, oil
Sho will come / vii satisfy with good work,
Or pay them for time and trouble. Come one
come all. ]. W. GOULD.
N. b. Ladies will remember that keep
constantly on hand an assortment OF fine Jew
ery, JAey viii do we'll TO call and examine. -
Every Article warranted know can please
,tu all in price and quality. J.w.O.
Instructions given in all my line Of business
on most favorable terms. and satisfaction war
ranted. j. W. O.
aprll2l bs-tE
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NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.

NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.
Notice is hereby given that the Commission.
ers Of Carroll county will meet at Pekin in
Brown township, on Saturday the Slst inst for
the purpose Of receiving proposals for the Pc
kin bridge; also, the same day at Oneida sta.
tion to receive proposals for building new
brio &c across the creek at that place. They
will receive proposals for tho Pekin bridge till
10 o'clock Of said day; and for the Oneida
bridge from l2 tO 2 o'clock. Specifications can
be seen on the morning of that day.
BY order Of the Commissioners.
Carr Ollton july,7 '5S'w.
WASH. BUTLER,
Auditor Carroll county.