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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-12-21
PROC CLIVIORi
THE NEW YORK MERCURY
FOR 1860.
The Largest TtUo- Dollar Weekly in the World!
AN INTELLECTUAL BANQUET FOR THE NEW YEAR.

AN INTELLECTUAL BANQUET FOR THE NEW YEAR
In the annals of the Press lhere is nc
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attended the career of The New York Mer.
cury-giving ii proud position never be.
fore enjoyed by any paper whatever, and
securing for il an almost unrivaled ciTcula.
ton.
The Mercury is by far the largest, hand.
soonest, aud cheapest literary Journal in the
world-conlainng as much Of .he most
brilliant, entertaining, instructive, and
amusing reading matter in each ofits week
ly issues as would suffice 10 make l2mo.,
book of $50 pages 1t has the largest aud
most expensIvey organized corps Of famous
contributors ever drawn TO the focus of any
one publication. Its columns are adorned
with The vivid and sparkling pen pictures OF
the world-noled poet traveller, the unequal>
ed BAYARD TAYLOR, whose new series
of California letters in The Mercury are as
interesting as the most highly wrought ro-
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have been secured, at heavy cost, exclu-
sively for The Mercury.
This leading Journal of American ltera-
iure will also continue 10 be illustrated
weekly by the inspired pencil of the great
est of American artists, FELIX o. c. OAR
LEY.
In the departments OF Historical romance,
domestic tales, moral, artistic, and humor.
Gus sketches, poetry, ETC., all the old and
Justly famous contributors will he retained,
with new accession from the highest walks
OF polite literature. The following noted
authors are permanently engaged: Bayard
Taylor, DR.. ]. Fl. Robinson, J. A. Pallen,
Geo. Arnold, Felix o c. Da-ley, Rev. r.
NJ. Devens, W.. o. Eaton, Cousin May Car.
Teton, Ned Buuline, Joseph Barber, Mrs
M f. Robinson, Capt. JAS. F. Alcorn, Geo
Martial, r. II. Newell, and hos, of popu-
lar romancsis and sketch writers.
The Mercnty is the peculiar glory of ev.
cry respectable freside, and fountain Of
intellectual pleasure, on account OF the pure
and moral tone OF lis tales and sketches
Not word or sentiment is allowed 10 ap.
pear In II that would prove dislasteful to the
iaslidlous morallsl, or wound the feelings oI
any class of readers.
The Mercury has The following speciali
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er's Club, with lis piquan,, spicy, racy, aud
side-spitling bits OF humor, oddly, bur
lesque, aud wit, contributed by some of the
first humorists, lawyers, editors, and wits o
the country, and eagerly copied by the Press
from one end OF The Union 10 the other
The Ladies' Promenade the Dramatic aud
Musical Department the Sketches OF the
amous epicnrean poet and finished scholar,
81. B. )" "The Floral Department" and
other novel featnres-to which new and
snl more brilliant ones will be added during
the year 1860.
The Imitation OF the New Year will be
sl2naliZed by The commencement of a
splendid new novelette, OF the Empire City
and the Sea, entitled
IN 10 Gla R EE -
THE RED ROV ER'S DAUGHTER:
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publication must be accompanied with the
authors real name, and admissible TO oul
columns, TO insure all insertion. We fre
quently receive marriage notices without a
name. signed 10 them. The mere mention
ing of the Reverend or Squire's name in the
body Of The notice does not suffice; we wan
10 see his name signed at the bottom of the
notice also. This gives us more assurance
as 10 the truthfulness of the matter, and
leaves US not in SO critical position as
when inserted otherwise. A lille attention
10 this matter will frequently save delays.
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THIS WAY FOR BARGAINS!
NEW GOODS.
M a RITZ & ENT

NTOULD respectfully inform the citizens
w of Light Street and vicinity that they
have Just received a new aud extensive as
sortment OF
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES,
which they will sell cheap for cash, They
have large and general variety all that
is commonly fouud in Country Store, and
are determined to sell cheap. In the selec-
ton of their goods they have paid strict at
tention therefore their merchandise VIII
bear Recommendation aud will pvovs 10 be
oil the first class.
The proprielors are gentlemen and honor,
able dealers, and cotdially solicit llueral
share of patronage. Customers would do
we'll Ia call and examine their general varl-
ely before purchasing elsewhere. Country
produce taken in exchange for good al the
highest market price. -
MARTZ s. ENT.
Light Street, May 4, 1859.
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A MEDICAL REVOLUTION,
The World Unanimous!
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT.
THE GREAT COUNTER IRRITANT!!

The virus of disease often makes its way
10 the internal organs through the pores OF
the skin. THIS penetrating Ointment, melt
ing under the hand as il is rubbed in, is ab
sorbed through the same channels, and,
reaching the seat Of inflammation, promptly
and invariably subdues it, whe her located
in the kit'neys the liver. the lungs, or any
other important organ. 1t penetra,es The
surface 10 The interior, through the countless
tubes that communicate with the skin, as
summer rain passes into The fevered earth,
dIltusin5 its cool and regenerating influence.
SKIN DISEASES AND GLANDULAR
SWELLINGS
Every species of exterior irritation is
quickly reduced by The ami infammatory
action of this Ointment. Angry Eruptions,
such as salt Rheum, Efysipelas, letter,
Rlrgworm, Scald Head, Neue. Rash, Scab.
les, Tor llch) &c, die out, 10 return no more,
ence in all paris of The World proves its
nfalbiIty in diseases Of the skin, the mus
cles, The joints and the glands.
ULCERS, SORES, AND TUMORS.
The effect OF this unrivaed external
remedy upon Scrofula, and other viruleDt
ulcers and sores, almost maraculous. 1t
nrsi ulschaTSes the poison which produces
suppuralion and proud flesh, and thus the
cures which its healing properties afterwards
complete are safe as well as permanent.
WOUNDS, BRUISES, BURNS, An
SCALDS
In cases of the fracture of the bones, in
Iures caused by steam explosions, Bruises,
Burns, ScaIds, Rheumatism, Stiffness of the
Joirts, and contraction of The sinews, i: is
employed and warmly recommended by
the faculty. This marvellous remedy has
been introduced by its inventor in persons
into all the leading Hospitals Of Europe, ,and
no private household should be without 1t.
UNDEFINABLE TESTIMONY.
The Medical Staff of the French and Eng.
lish Armies in the Crimea officially signed
their approval Of HOLLOWAY'S Ointment,
as The most reliable dressing for sabre cuts,
slabs, and 2un-shot wounds. II is also
used by the surgeons Of the Allied Navles.
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LAND FOR SALE.-ln our advertising COL
nmns it will be seen that the Administra-
Tor, SOLOMON NEyHARD, of the estate oil Ben.
jnmin Hayman, deceased, will offer at pub.
lie sale upon the premises, in Orange twp,
on Saturday, the 2lst day of January next,
tract of land containing thirty acres md one
hundred and ten pcrehes, partly improved,
with dwelling house upon it and a young
apple orchard. 1t will be sold cheap for
cash or paper with approved security.
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Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Tes-
~ tamentary on the estate of Daniel Mer.
kle, late OF Fishnscreek township, Colum-
bia county, deceased, have been granted,
BY the Register Of Columbia County, 10 the
undersigned residing in Briarcreek town
ship, said county. All persons indebted 10
The estate of the decedent are esled 10.
make payment forthwith 10 The underssn-.
ed Executor, and those having claims or
demands agains, the estate TO present lbem
duly authenticated for settlement to
JOHN YOST,
Briarcreek. Nov. %, 1859 Erecufor.
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WILLIAM Hess, Executor of tie estate OF
Conrad Hess, deceased, adverlses for sale
In 10 days paper a certain plantation and
tract of land, containing about one hundred
and seventy four acres and one hundred and
forty.nine perches. The land is in pretty
good condition, with all necessary buildings
for farming purposes. Sale 10 take place on
Thursday, the 10Th day of January next
See advertisement.
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On Tuesday morning last we were visited
with quite fall of snow. 1t commenced
showing abont five o'clock in the morning
and continued til nine or ten. a sleigh or
Two has been seen in the streets. The pros
poets, at the present time, are hattering for
plenty of mud and wafer under foot. This
is short sketch of the weather in our end
'of town at present wiring (Tuesday noon }
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AMERICAN A ROUSE.
JOHN LEACOCK, Proprietor.

JVII4N 1sfS7iOOOfkj IUPTtttVT'
Bloomsbury, Pa.
THE Proprietor OF this well known eslab-
llshmenl thankful for the liberal patronage
heretofore extended him, takes this method
of informing his friends and the public, that
he has added considerable 10 The facilities ol
his house and is prepared 10 accommodate
all those who may favor him with their cns-
tom. His house and lis arrangements will
be found 10 be in good order, and he hopes
by strict desire to please, 10 receive full
share Of patronage. He has also good sta
bling and attentive ostlers.
JOHN LEACOCK.
Bloomsbcro July 2I 1898
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ToHACCO AND CIGARS,

Assr'd Brands, Patent Medicines of every
variety in use, Liquors (pure) for medicinal
use only, Fluid Camphene, Carbon OIL,
Turpenline and Alcohol, Trusses, Shoulder
Braces and Abdominal Supporters. Surgical
and Dental Instruments, Sash Nail Tooth
brushes, Prof. Humphreys Homeopathic
Remedies, garden, canary, rape aud hemp
seeds, Thermometers, prooi-glasses moroc'
co leather and shoe findings, &c, &c, to-
gelher with the largest and most varied as
sorlmsEl of German Toys ahu
Yankee Notions,
ever brought 10. this place, all of which
please call and see, and you must believe.
Having learned by sad experience that
'loug credits will not keep things moving
| have determined 10
1SNDUUls lPDf01sSa
TO cash buyers, 10 make it an object 10 them
as well as the seller, 10 deal OH The cash
prin ciple, either money or ready trade.
Having served regular apprenticeship
al the Drug and Apolhecary business, be.
sides having carried il on for The last eigh.
Teen years, on my own hook, flatter my
self that am able TO do justice 10 all giving
me lrlaI Thankful 10 the public for pasI
favors, ! would ask trial on the new prin-
cple, and will guarantee TO all, that il will
make long friends, and pay best in The end
10 pay cash and buy al reduced prices.
PHYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS
carefully compounded. AMI all orders cor
reclly answered. All medicines guaranteed
as recon- mended, Slore Room on Main
Street, near Market, next door 10 the Post
Office, Bloomsburg, Columbia county. Pa.
EPHRAlM p. LUTZ.
December 7, l859-n.
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SINCE our last we have been paying some
further attention 10 our Public Schools -
The most oil them are in admirable working
order. The last we visited was the Iron
Dale School under charge OF P. H. FREEZE
He is an energetic, thoroughsoing teacher,
but his pupils are all backward, most Of
them In the primary branches, and more
1iscouraging still, their attendance a: school
is very irregular.-Col. Co. Republican,
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Full Length Steel EngrayIngs of
WA shingtOn and Everett.

INCLUDING VIEW OF MOUNT VERNON,
In The engraving Of Washington. These
splendid enoravings are from original paint
ings by Hicks, and are engraved on seel
in the higest style Of Art. They are each
25x35 inches. earh containing six square
feet. So many course, miserable pictures
have been ralmed upon the public as
works ofart-and especially in cheap, black
and muddy engravng-l il is difficult 10
convince persons oi iasle ihal they are safe
in ordering what they have not first seen.
We have PAID the first artists their OWE
prices, amounting TO many thousand dollars
10 produce eneravngs really beautiful as
well as the bes: portraits, and that shall
be splendid ornaments to any paror.
Opinions that can be relied on:
The Editor of the NeD York Observer says
"These engravings are genuine works OF
| art--the likenesses are admirable. The
portrait of Mr.. Everett will take prece-
dence of all Others"
The New York Christian Aduocate says -
sThey are among the finest engravings we
| have ever seen, and The Publishers are fully
responsible for all they promise"
TERMS, ALMOST GRATIS,-We will
send, post paid, securely packed in rollers,
either Engraving and a SO Magazine, one
year, for So. Both EGgravngs and SIS
! Magazine, one year, for 81 Agents who
remit $39 at Que time, will have an extra
copy Of each engraving. The Magazines are
Hatper's,
The Knickerbocker,
Godey's Lady's Book,
| The Atlantic,
Blackwood
By special arrangen nent, the entire years
subscriptions 10 the Magazines is paid over
by MS TO their publishers, and subscribers
receive their supply for the year direct from
their respective publication offices. The
cost of The engravings is paid only by the
| difference between the lowest wholesale and
the regular price of the Magazines.
Engravings sent at once, and snbscrip.
lions TO periodicals commence with cnrren
issue, unless otherwise ordered. Money
at our risk if proof is retained of having
been mailed. First impressions are bes
therefore senj early. Address,
D. H. BAILEY & CO.,
fAt VIM. Hall & Sons Music Slore,)
543 Broadway,
| Nov. l6, I859-lOw. New York.
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W HOLE SHLE DEHLER IN
French and German Baskets, Wood and
Willow Ware Notions, Brushes, oil cloths,
Cotton Laps, Waddng, Carpet Chain, sc.
No. 1t9 MARKET Street, below end, (norlh
side) Philadelphia.
THNHE subscriber has just opened an entire.
ly new and complete stock of goods OF
the best qualify and description, to which
he would respectfully call the attention of
Merchants and Dealers who wish 10 find a
good article CHEAP FOR CASH.
These goods were bought for Net Cash,
at The greatly reduced prices consequent
upon the stringency OF the times, and be-
llevng the "nimble sixpence" to be better
than the "sIow shilling" they are now Of
fered 10 The public at prices they defy COM
petition.
The following are few o. the articles al
ways on hand
Pals and Tubs of all kinds and qualities,
Toy Pals, Salt and Sugar boxes, Half Bush
els and Peck Measures, Well Buckets,
Towel Rollers, Patent, head, and straight
clothes pins, wash boards, wooden mop
handles, Grain scoops, toy wheelbarTows
corn brooms, every variety, shoe paint
scrub and sweep brushes, &c.
Blothes, brushes, Baskets, willow and ra.
ian chairs, shirt ralans, bird cages, clothes
lines, bed cords, skirt cords, lie yarn, lwine
OF all kinds. together wi a large sssort.
ment OF Notions aud Fancy Goods. Hosi.
cry, Gloves, Shirts, Drawers, Threads, &c.
cheap from auction.
These goods are all new and carefully
selected, and are offered al prices tha; can.
not iail 10 attract attention.
Buyers will invariably find it to their own
interest TO call before purch asine else where
E Particular attention given to packing
goods tor shipment, so as 10 prevent damage
or excessive charges for freight.
EIJ Orders by Mail promptly attended
10. CHARLES w. DEAN.
1l6 Market ST., north side, below end
Philadelphia. Sept. 81, ls59-ly.
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DIVINE SERvIcEs.-There will be preach.
ing by the REv. ]. r. SHANAFgLr in the
new Baptist Church on Third Street,
Bloomsburg, on next Saturday, evening at
halfpast o'cl'k, and on the following Sab.
bath afternoon al half pas: o'clock, and
at early candle light in the evening.
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Gov. WILLIAM F. PACKER has disapproved
and reversed the sentence and finding oi
Col Thomas Brandon, Brigade Inspector,
who was brought up before Court Martial,
in Danville, not long ago, "for the reason
that the said Court was illegally conducted"
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Ma. E. P. Lurz, of this place, llled two
hogs, on Wednesday of last week, aged ten
months aid ten days, the one weighing,
after being neatly dressed, three hundred ffty.
nine and ii quarter pounds, the other three hun
ulrsd seventeen and a quarter pounds. These
are extraordinary hogs, considering the age
Who can beat them?
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On THE out side of to.day's STAR will be
found the speech oil Hon. Henry ~. Fuller,
which was delivered at the grand Union
Meeting in Philadelphia, not long since
This speech does not exactly suit the taste
of the Brotcn Republican party. In onr
opinion he will not be allowed 10 dwell in
that party long. They will not publish this
speech, no sire.
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HEAVY HoG-George L. Meyer, o! this
place, has butchered another heavy hog -
He dressed Que this morning which weighed
Siz hundred and ts0snty pounds, (not hun.
dred weights, This is whopper!
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TO EOUSEKEEPERS.

TO EOUSEKEEPERS.
SOMETHING NEW.-B. T. BhBBTTT'S
~ BEST
MEDICINAL SALERATUS.
Is manufactured from common
RSlsall, and is prepared entirely df-IR2
OIterenl from other Saleraus. All w
The deletefious matters extracted
in such manner as TO produce
Bread, ,Bi scuit, and all kinds OF
AED Cake, without containg particle a y
OF Saleraus when The Bread or
Cake is baked thereby product
ing wholesome results. Every
70lpartice OF Salerdtus is turned to IN
WI lgas and passes through the Bread ~
or Biscuit while Baking conse
quenIly nothing remains but COM
mon Salt, Water ard Flour. You
AND will readily perceive by the taste AND
iot this Saleralus thai it is entirely
different from other Saeratus.
Ii is packed in one pound pa
GSS Sipers, each wrapper branded, "B M
W. +. Babbitl's Best Medical Salera. OS
lus )" also, picture, twisted Iaof
of Breas, with glass of eferves
cling water on The top. When
ARDIyou purchase one paper you =, -
lshould preserve the wrapper, and
lbe particular 10 get The hext exacl-l
lily like the frsl-brand as above.
nOi Full directions for making Bread - ~
~ with The Saeralus and Sour MilkI I'D
or Cream Tartar, will accompany
each ackase also, directioni 70,
making all kinds of Pastry Also,
AN n directions for making Soda Water
and Seidlitz Powders.
MAKE YOUR OWN SOAP,
GO B. T. BABBITT'S PURE 90
WI CONCEN RATED POTASH. no
Warranted double the strength of
ordinary Potash put up in cans
| Id, Ids, 3 Ids, 6 Ids. and l2
AND lbs with full directions for max. IA n
ing Hard and Soft Soap. Consul
mors will find this ihe cheapest
Potash in market.
HA Manufactured and for sale by 1n
~ B. T. BABBITT. ~
Nos. 68 g. 10 Washington ST.,
N. Y, and 38 Inda.sl, Boston,
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THE
LADIES AMERICAN MAGAZINE.
New VOLUME, JANUARY, 1860.
The Publisher TO his Subscribers.


In presenting the Third Volume OF the
LADIES' American Msgazine, the Publisher
trusts that all will admit he has more than
published the promises he made The
present volume numbers among its contrib
ulors some of the most popular names in
American Literature, and in addition to
these, the names OF others of equal emf
nence, who will enrich the future numbers,
as well asthe services of a gentleman of the
highest literary attaInmeDls 10 conduct The
Editorial Department.
THE FASHION AND WORKABLE
DEPARTMENT
Will remain under The charge OF Mrs. PuHan,
undoubtedly The most competent lady in
America, whose instructions are distinguish
ed for their clearness and praclicability
The Illustrations of this Department are
worthy of notice; in respect 10 which The
Magazine is in advance of all itl conlem-
poraries. The Publisher also has arranged
with Messrs. Capewel s. Kimmel, the first
fashion steel engravers in America, 10 fur
nish ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND
COLORED FASHION PLATES, monthly,
the beauty aud accuracy of which cannoi
be surpassed and may be relied on, being
OF all other publications in this country.
The third volume will commence with a
series OF new stories by eminent American
authors, written expressly for the Ladies'
Americas Magazine, and chapters on
WIT, ANECDOTE, HUMOR,
Literature and amusements, as we'll as hints
on domestic matters, will be made features
in the future numbers. With these new
elements and popular attractions, the pub
Usher confidently hopes that every home in
America will find the Ladies' American
Magazine an indispensable and welcome
guest.
TER MS:
1 copy lyear, So 90 4 copies year,s6 90
copies" 90 =" 90
Eight copies for club, with one additional
copy, $40 90.
HENRY WHITE, Publisher,
81 Park Row, New York,
II This Magazine, with copy of Har-
per's Magazine or Harper's Weekly, or
Frank Lesle's illustrated News, will be
supplied for one year on receipt OF $3.50.
New York, November %, 1859.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
FROM THE
QUAKER CITY PUBLISHING HOUSE
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100000 CATALOGUES,
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for Dislribnlion.-Superior Inducements 10
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A new and SIRE plan for obtaining Gold
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Prizes Full particulars given in catalogues,
which will be sent free 10 all upon applica-
lion.
Valuable Gifts, worth from so cts. 10 500
guaranteed 10 each purchaser. 100000 in
Gifts have been disturbed 10 my patrons
within the past six morths-Sl50, ,00n 10 be
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The inducements offered Agents are more
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business.
Having been in the Publishing and Book
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Administrative A Notice.

MOTTO is hereby given that letters of ad-
L ministration on the estate of Renben
Eckerl, late of Scott township, Columbia
county, deceased, have been graz ted BY
the Registero of Columbia Co., 10 Cattarne
Eckert, who also resides in Scott township,
Columbia CO. All persons having claims
or demands against The estate of the dece-
dent are requested 10 make them known ID
the Administrative without delay, and all
persons indebted 10 the estate 10 make pay;
menl forthwith TO
CATHARlNE ECKERT,
Scott, Nov. %, 1859. Administrative.