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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

BENEFITS OF NEWSPAPERS s-Comparatively
speaking, but few persons fully appreciate
the benefits accruiug from we'll conducted
and we'll arranged newspapers. On its first
appearance, at the regular time, a tew mo-
mentS, or, perhaps an hour, may be allotted
to its perusal by majority of readers, and
then it is cast aside as being of no further
use. But those who have learned its true
value are nor satisfied with cursory read
ing. They examine with critical minute
ness the whole contents, and when they
have finished the pleasing and instructive
task, they carefully put it in some secure
place, where it may be had Tor future refer
ence. Whoever keeps file of papers
knows the pleasure as well as the advantage
TO be derived from frequent 2erusal of
them. They bring TO mind scenes long
forgotten. They give us clue by which
we can Judge of the improvement in the
social world-of changes in politics, reli-
gion, and IN moral science-they are map
of the past, and may be used as a chart for
the future. They are histories of the busy
world narrowed down 10 the stated periods
of day, or week, wherein the various
characters of motley multitude are delin.
Gated with critical skill. They show the
prevailing passions of the times in which
they were published, and often record on
their pages the essence of sparkling wit
To family composed in part of youth they
are invaluable. Show us person conver-
SAINT with the general news of the day, and
we will show you one whose general
knowledge is more than ordinary. Let every
family, then, take paper; not only take a
paper, but read it.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

"DoDGE THE BIC ONES PA gentleman
relates an anecdo,e of the Mexican war,
which has never been published:
"When the American army was forming
line for the battle of Buena Vista, General
Lane was riding up y down the line of
his Indiana regiment. The Mexicans had
stationed some small guns on a neigboring
height, which were blazing away most fur
iously on General Lanes regiment But as
their guns were badly aimed, the balls in
every case passed over their heads, but
sufficiently near as 20 cause the men as
they heard the peculiar whz of the balls,
TO involuntarily duck their heads.
"Gen. Lane happened 10 notice this, and
in his rough, stentorian voice he bawled
out:
"lndiana regiment No dodgingw
"ln about five minutes after, the tremen-
dous whiz of twenty-four pound shot
passed close by the head of the gallant
brisadier, aud in an instant invoiuntarily
he bobbed his head. The men saw this,
and commenced titiering along the line,
which the old general saw. Turning around
with a sort of quizzical expression, he
thundered out:
"lndiana regiment Dodge The big onssi'
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

IT is perfectly well understood, or il not,
it should be, that almost any husband
would leap into the sea, or rush into burn
ing edifce to rescue perishing wife. But
10 anticipate the convenience or happiness
of wife in some small matter, the neglect
of which would be unobserved is more
eloquent proof OF tenderness. This shows
a mindful fondness which wants occasion
in which 10 express itself, and the smaller
the occasion seized upon, the more intense.
ly affectionale is the attention paid.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16
The Stream OF Life.

Life bears US on like the stream of a
mighty river. Our boat, at first, glides
swiftly down the narrow channel through
the playful murmurings of the little brook
and winding along ils grassy borders. The
trees shed their blossoms over our young
heads, and the flowers on the brink seem
TO offer themselves TO our young hands |;
we are in hope and we grasp eagerly at the
beauties around us; but the stream hurries
us on, and still our hands are empty.
Our course 10 youth aud manhood is
along wider and deeper food, and amid
objects more striking and magnificent
We are animated by the moving picture of
enjoyment and industry passing before us /.
we are excited by short-lived success, y
depressed and rendered miserable by some
short-ived disappointment But our ener.
gy and our dependence are both in vain.-
The stream bears rs on, and our joys and
griefs are left behind US; voyage may be
fastened, but cannot be delayed ; whether
rough or smooth, the river hastens towards
it's home--the roaring of the waves is be.
meath our keel, and the land lessons from
our eyes, and foods are lifted up around us,
and we take our last leave of earth and its
inhabitants, and of future voyage, there is
no witness but the Infinite and Eternal.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16
u boite po c trp.
THE HUSEE ER 3.
BY JOHN q. WHITTIER.

Though the farmers win,ery hoard I!
Heap high the golden corn!
No richer gift has Autumn poured
From out her lavish horn.
Let other lands exulting CLEAN
The apple from the pine,
The orange from the glossy green,
The cluster from the vine -
We better love the hardy gift
Our rugged wales beslow
To cheer us when the storm shall drift
Our harvest fields with snow.
When spring time came with flower and
And grassy green. and young lbud,
And merry bob'links, in the wood,
Like man musicians sung.
We dropped the seed DER hill and plain,
Beneath the sun of May.
And frightened from our sprouting grain
The robber crows away.
All through the long bright days Of June,
It's leaves grew thin and fair,
And waves in hot mid summers noon
Its soi, and yellow hair.
And now, when Autumn's mooniil ewes,
lis harvest time has come,
We pluck away The frosted leaves,
Aud bear the treasures home.
There, richer than the tabled gift.
OF golden showers OF old,
Fair hands the broken grain shall sifl,
And knead its meal OF gold.
- Let vapid oilers loli in silk
Around their costly board
Give MS the bowel of mush and milk,
By homespun beau,y poured.
Where'er the wide old kitchen hearth
Sends up its smoky cnrls,
Who will not thank the kindly earth,
And bless our corn fed girls.
Let earth withhold her goodly root,
Let mildew blight :he rye,
Give 10 the worm the orchards fruit,
The wheat field TO the ay.
But lei the good old crow adorn
The hills our fathers trod
Still let Us for His golden corn
Send up our thanks to God
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

"JoHN said father to his son, one day,
when he caught him shaving the "down"
off his upper lip, "don't throw your shaw.
ing water out where there is any barefooled
boys, for they might get their feet prieked."
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

"SrEEL your heart" said an ex-presl
dent 10 his son, who was going TO Europe !;
"you are now going among some OF the
most fascinating of the fair SEX" u had
much rather steal THEIRS" said the promis-
ing youth.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

LEARNING is not offensive in woman, it
she only preserves gentle and thoroughly
femanine disposition. Some one has very
significantly said that it does not matter
how blue the stockings are, so the petticoat
is long enough. to cover them.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

About week ago woman who rejoices
in the cognomen of "Dancing Sall,n stole
a horse near Rochester, N. Y. A reward
of 500 being offered for her arrest, she
was pursued by constable, who took her,
and for safe keeping confined her in the
third story of hotel, from whence she es.
capped during the night by the aid of her
BEDFORD, and finding the officers horse
was superior 10 her own, exchanged s:eeds,
aud made her escape.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

A Clergyman who was reading to his con-
gregation chapter in Genesis, found the
last sentence to be "And fhe Lord gave
unto Adam a wife" Turning over two
leaves together he found written and read {:
"AEd she was pitched without and within"
He had unhappily got into description Of
Noah's Ark.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

A MORAL debating society "out west" is
engaged in discussing on the following
question: 'If husband deserts his wife,
which is the most abandoned, the man or
the woman?
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

A LADY had just swallowed petite glass
of wine, as gentleman in company asked
for a taste. at is all gone," said she laugh.
ing, "unless you take some from my lips"
'I should bs mos, happy" replied the gen.
tleman, 'but never take sugar in my wine.'
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

THE editor who kissed his sweetheart,
saying, "please exchange" is believed not
to have exceeded the proper "liberty Of
the press"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16
>@&<S

SOMEBODY has said, "Courage is more
than cash, and an up head more than a
host of friendsn believe in that doctrine
Show me a man or woman with courage,
energy, and ambition, and will show you
one who will succeed in life. With cour-
age and energy implanted firmly within us,
disaster never can overwhelm, though it
may Tor a lime deter our progress. Ener
gy levels the mountain, raises the plain (;
courage quails not before the greatest diff
cnl,ies. IT, you have not succeeded as you
had hoped, never be disheared. The true
estimate of an individual is not determined
by accidental or occasional achievements or
failures, but by his every day conduct and
he who makes firm resolution to conquer
in life, will do it. have strong faith that
one can be what he or she resolves 10 be.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

AN awkward man, attempting TO carve
goose, dropped it on the floor. "There
now," exclaimed his wife, 1--WE have lost
our dinner" "oh, no, my DEAR" answer
ed he, GIFTS safe-I've got my foot on it.n
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

Why are young ladies at the breaking up
of party like arrows Because they can't
go off without a beau, and are in euiver
till they get one.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

AN editor in North Carolina says he is
so poor that when two dimes meet in his
pocket he introduces them, they are such
strangers.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

~ "Why, my dear sir, are you always
gazing at the sunset 2"
"Just because they are the only golden
prospects | have before me-"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

"A gentleman killed himself in Florida
last week for the love of a Miss Bulltt. The
poor fellow couldn't live with a Bullitt in
his heart
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

"CoNDUcroR," said an over-dressed dandy
the other day, in one of our railroad cars,
do not procrastinate, but push your equine
motive power TO her greatest velocity, for
have ar engagement up town at a stated
hour which must fulfil, or expire p'
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

The way 10 kill printer is always TO
pay him on The presentation Of his bill, for
such an unexpected phenomenon will
cause rush of blood TO the head, and
throw him into apoplexy.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

"Do you know, sir, why Mr.. Blowhard
has changed his politics 2" Oh, yes, he is
one of the small beer politicians, and beer
will turn.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

A LADY friend of ours says the first time
she was kissed, she felt like big tub OF
roses swimming in honey, cologne, nuts
megs, and cranberries.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

''SlR" said colporteur 10 hotel propri'
etor, "shall leave some tracts here p
eyes" was the reply, "with the heels this
way"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

shouldn't care so much about the
bugs" said q thin, pale lodger TO his land
lady but the fact is, ma'am, haven't got
the blood 10 spare"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

A sailor looking very serious in Me,ho-
dist church, was asked by the minister if
he felt any change. Mary red," said Jack.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16


A fine woman, like locomotive, draws
o train after her, scstters the sparks, and
transports the mails.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

The mar who got the last word iE dis
putting with woman, has advertised 10
whistle for wager against locomotive.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

IT has been well said of the home Of the
scolding wife, that 'lts bad house where
the hen crows louder than the cock"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-11-16

The custom of wearing the hair in
long pigtail is defined in California as Ck;na.
pore.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20

"Why, doctor" said lady, "you talk as though
O horse was better than man"
"He is said the doctor; she never deceives a
iady-he brides his tongue-ho follows none Of
the fashions" The doctor was bachelor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20

Fun AT HoME-Dont be afraid of little
fun at home good people. Don't shut up your
houses lest the sun should fade your carpets; and
your hearts, lest hearty laugh should shake down
some of the old musty cobwebs there. If you
want to ruin your sons let them think that all
mirth and social enjoyment must be left on the
threshold without when they come home at night.
When once home is regarded as only place to
eat, drink and sleep in, the work Is begun that
ends in gambling houses and reckless degradation
Young people must have fun and relaxation
somewhere; if they do not find it at their own
hearth stones, it will be sought in other, and
perhaps less profitable places. Therefore, let the
fire burn brightly at night, and make the home
delightful with all those little arts that parents so
perfectly understand. Don't repress the buoyant
spirits Of your children; half hour Of merriment
round the lamp and fire light of home blots out
the remembrance OF many aud annoyance
during the day, and the best safeguard they can
take with them into the world Is the unseen
influences of bright little domestic sanctum.
Down ON HOoPs-A minister in Ohio, whose
daughters INDUCED in wearing hoops, was remon-
strated with by his congregation for permitting
such foowings after the vanities Of the world.
The good preacher loving his daughters and having
some respect for the prevailing fashion, declined
to make them unhoOp, when the result was a
Withholding Il part Of salary and a consequent
hr~vlI bet wee" tliu pastor aud church. That must
have been very charitable congregation; just
such church as this we think would turn out any
quantity Of disciples Of "OssawatOmie."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20

'.When L go shopping" said old lady, Il
alters asks for what wants, and if they have it, It's
suitable, and feel inclined to take it, and its
cheap and it can't be got at any place for less,
almost alters take it, without chafering about it ali
day. some people do.
THE NEXT THING TO Ir.-''Got any ice at your
end of the table, Bill?"
mo, but I've cot the next thing TO it.
"Whats that"
"a severe cold"
"Lewis, what are YOU leaning over that empty
cask for" 'I'm mourning over departed spirits,
was the reply.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20

FAsHION.-Hhe Home Journal says: "The
Peruvian custom OF amputation of the fifth toe, to
make the foot pointed and small, is beginning tc
prevail il Paris. At Lima it is the re to perform
this operation on the female infant in the cradle.
But Peruvian surgeon, now advertising in Paris,
offers to perform it on grown-up females. This Is
following fashion kittie too severely"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20
THE WORKINGMEN.

The Eoblest men know On earth,
Are men whose hands are brown with toll;
Who, backed by no ancestral graves,
Hew down the woods and till the soil,
And win thereby prouder fame
Than follows king or warriors name.
The workingmen, what'er their task,
To carve the stone or bear the hod-
They wear upon their honest brows
The royal stamp and seal OF God.
And brighter are their drops of sweat
Than diamonds in 4 coronet.
God bless the noble wOrkingmen,
Who rear the cities of the plain,
Who dig the mines and rear the ships,
And drive the commerce of the main;
God bless them, for their swarthy hands
Have wrought the glory of our lands.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20
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Located corner Of baltimore Charles Streets
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Students in attendance from nearly every State in the
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Every young should write Immediately for ore
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FACULTY.
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J. NJ. PHILLIPS Professor of Bookkeeping and COM
mercial calculations.
H. H. DAVIES, Associate Professor Of Bookkeeping
\. c. JOHNSON. Professor of Pcnmanship.
S. T. WILLIAMS. E:q. Mercantile Law.
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TRUSTEES.
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The time usually required to competc the full
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Large circulars and catalogues stating terms &C.
sent By mail free Of chorge. Address
L. K. LOSlER, Baltimore, Nd.
May TO- 1859 y-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20
PEA MEAL,

We keep at Steam FIGURING Mill in this place
Pea Meal FOR feeding and stock. Also, we have
hand at all times, Family, Extra, Superfue and
coarse Flour. We warrant our family flour.
Corn Meal and Grits always be had at the mill.
J. WILKES { co.
April 10. 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20
10000 Cross-Ties Wanted.

Thirty Thousand Cross-Ties wanted between
Charlotte and the Catawba River for the Wilmington,
Charlotte and Rutherford Road to be delivered before
the lst day of April. 1860.
This is profitable business, and presents chance
land owners of converting their waste timber into
ready money.
Persons DESTROYS of contracting viii call upon F.
Gardner, Pr. Asst. Engineer, or upon 5. ? Caldwell
Resident Engineer, at Charlotte.
ALSO, WANTED TO HIRE,
For the ensuing year, 100 HANDS, to work Oh
said Railroad. Persons wishing to hire are assured
that their hands will be properly cared for wei! clothed
and fed and humanely treated. Liberal prices will be
paid. Enquire of the urderS gned at LlncOlnton or OF
S W Davis, Esq at Charlotte.
II. ". GUION.
Prest. W. c. 4 L. r. ,. Co.
Nov. 90, 1859. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20

Sold by CHURCH & DUPONT, Druggists, mr. Hrpg,
Maiden Lane New York and by all respec'"D'
gsts throughout the country.
November %, 1859. ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20

DIRECTORS.
II. Huntington, Charles Boswell, Job Allyn,
Albert Dav, Henry Kvney, John p Brace,
james Goodwin, Calvin Day. Charles j. Russ.
TINo c. ALLYN, Secrctery II. HUNTINGTON, President.
c. c. LYMAN. assistant SecY. VIM n Bowers, -4cfuaTy.
This Old and reliable company, established for
Iy fifty years continues Insure against loss dam
age Fire dwellings, furniture, warehouses; stores,
merchandise, mills manufactures, and most other
kinds of property its usual satisfactory terms.
Particular attention given to surng Farm Property,
consisting of Dwellings, Barns and Out-buildings
neced and Furniture, Live Stock Hay Grain, Farming
Utensils Sc contained in the same, Of three
to five years at Io,o rates of premium.
Applications for Insurance may be made to the
dcrsgned the daLy authorized Agent for Charlotte and
vicinity
Losses equitaby adjusted at this Agency and paid
Immediately, upon satisfactory proofs, in funds
cities Of Nev York Boston, the assured may
prefer.
TlsoBsaas w. Dewey,
June IS 1859. Agent at Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-12-20
New Books.

New Books.
History of FREDERICK GREAT, by Thos. Garlic.
MIzPAH:-Prayer and Friendship by L. G. LOOMS.
CoURTsHIP MATRIMoNY, with other Sketches, by
Robert Morris.
THE MINISTER LIFE, by N. L Charlesworth.
TIE SOCIABLE; OIL Home AmusementS.
THE LIFE TINES of the GREAT HCGH MILLER, of
Scotland, by I. n Brown.
ANNALS AMERICAN PULPIT, by DR.. Sprague.
LIpPNcoTT's PRozorNcIHG GAZETTEER, or Geographic
cal Dictionary Of the World,
DORA DEAN MAGGIE MILLER, Mrs VI. J. Holmes.
SECURING WHITE Horse, the long Vacation
Ramble of 4 London Clerk
THE KN PEPPER,-Papcrs by Jacques Maurice.
Dust AND FoME, Three Oceans and Two CONT
nents, by T. Robinson Warren.
also have few copies of HAWKS HISTORY n. c.,
Vols. l and II.
CANTwELL's JUSTICE and \. C. Form Book.
Feb. l5 1859 P. J. LOWRIE.
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