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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-08

q LIZ uhlCuluOuQ SOLIpdHy II q. were aSSl2leQ Il
position to the south of the scaffold, and within
fifty yards of it, while the Cadets from the
Virginia Military Institute were stationed in
front, and-within-a boutthe same distance. A
Company of Cavalry were riding around the
field, and two or three companies. of infantry
were stationed within twenty yards of the
fences, as pickets.l goI - c7sc -
Field officers, staff officers, and officers of the
day, and officers not ofthe day, together with
Alus to the Governor, were dashing along on
spirited horses. riding 10 and fro, apparently
giving exhibitions of excellent Workmanship,
ana rirniiing each ether in this accomplish
mept. ra.x 80 t !.
Thus matters stood at half past ten o'clock,
Of 81 men in various uniforms md an ,nonnted
on spirited chargers. entered the field and pro-
ceeded, with all military decorum, TO n ~positiop
IN front OF the grllows, and in the rear of the
Cadets from the Military Institute. "pNSe
The departure of the Summarizing officer from,
the town, was the signal for the bringing ont n
the prisoner. a furniture wagon was driven
in front of the Jail. and the military formed
around 1t. Brown was then escorted from his
room. 1 fT8 -faif ISL. .-a -
He vas dressed in a black suit, much worn,
the same be had on when he made his attack on
the Ferry. He wore a slouch hat, shoes, and
red colored stockings. His arms had been
pinioned. and he marched out with Il firm step
and upright bead. He was assisted into the
wagon, and took a seat on his coffin.
The train then proceeded 10 the scene Of ex-
~ecution. The military escort was large and i'm
posing There was n 'music, and nothing was
to be beard save the low measured tread Of the
military. and the rumbling of the wheels Of the
wagon which was conveying Brown to his
death. a3as went aa faf jasss guIcasd
Following the military were about two hun
dred citizens. The gate was entered, and the
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-08

Messrs. Buckins d Hawk, Hotel. Sta
BILE, Carriages, Harness, Furni-
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

The CaMELs.-The Galveston Ners says
ave visited Parsons wharf on Tuesday 10
witness feat OF strength performed BY one
of Mrs. Watson's camels, of which there
were near a dozen on the wharf, of all sizes
and ages. The camel loaded was one Of
the largest. Upon the word of command
being given, the camel lay down, ready 10
receive the load, which consisted OF bales
of hay, weighing in the aggregate over 400
lbs, which was firmly bound TO a pannier
placed upon the animals hump. Upon the
utterance of command by the native keeper
the animal rose without any apparent extra
effort 10 his feet, and walked off in a stately
manner along the wharf and through the
city. We are informed that the same camel
had 900 lbs. placed upon him, with which
enormous weight he easily rose. The ami
mails are exceedingly tractable, snd seem to
possess much affection for any one who
treats them kindly, as an example OF which
Mrs tN- N--iafa-.-ad ad ne ,hat- s..e-ef .hs~", %
pretty white one, which she had petted,
would always kiss her when she went with
in kissing distance, which fact we really
thought proved the animal 10 possess an ex-
cellent taste, as well as an afectionate dis.
position.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

A VERY singular and painful shooting case
transpired last Monday morning, in New
York, man having shot his own servant
girl through mistaking her'fora burglar, 1t
appears that Mr.. Barnard, a pawnbroker in
Third avenue, heard at five O'Clock noise,
which he interpreted as proceeding from
burglars, but which was caused by the ser.
want girl raking out the CRATE preparatory 10
making fire, the room underneath where
he slept and which contained the safe in
which were deposited gold watches, jewel
ry,and other valuable property left in pledge.
Securing revolver he raised up window,
and seeing, as he supposed, aburglar in the
act of escaping out of the window under
meath, fired. The ball took effect in the
neck of his servan, girl, who had protruded
hur head cut ut the Window tu flsten the
blinds back. Her injuries are believed TO he
mortal, although she was alive last Monday
evening.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09


FROM UTAH-BRIGHAM YOUNG CoNTUMA.
cloUs.-The San Francisco Bulletin has Utah
dates 10 November 90.
Says the Bulletin correspondent:
"Threc unsuccessful attempts were re-
Gently made BY Marshal Dotson and his dep
utics 10 serve n subpoena upon Brigham
Young, requiring his attendance before the
court as witness. The first time the Mar.
shal went 10 the house, he was told that
Brigham was not at home but the second
and third times, the gates in the high stono
wall which surrounds Brigham's house were
shut in his face. and he was positively de-
MED admlttance, although he stated his bus
mess ard demanded admittance in the name
OF the United States. 1t will now be neces-
sary !or the court 10 issue an attachment
requiring the marshal 10 take Brigham's
body, snd compel his attendance before the
court; and if he still refuses 10 allow the
Marshall to approach him, it will become
necessary 10 call upon the army for assist
ance."
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09
Be Careful of Small Things.

Irving, in his life of Washington, dwe's
on particularly with which the great hero
attended 10 the minutest affairs. The Fa-
ther of his country, as his correspondence
and account books will show, was careful
OF small things" as well as Of great, not dis
daining 10 scrutinize the most petty expen.
ses of his household and This even while
acting as chief magistrate of the first repub-
lie i'll the world. In private circles in this
city, tradition preserves numerous anec-
dotes of this characteristic, which if fnecess-
Iy we could quote.
The example of Washington in this re-
spect might teach an instructive lesson 10
those who scorn what they call "petty "de-
tails. There are thousands of such iudivid-
uals in every community. We all know
more or less of them. Yet no man ever
made a fortune, OF. rose 10 greatness in any
department, without being careful of "smal
things" AS the beach is composed Of grains
of sand, so the ocean is made up of drops
of water, so the millionaire is the aggrega-
ton of single ventures, often inconsiderable
in mount. Every eminent merchant from
Girard and Astor, down, has been noted for
his attention 10 details. Few dis!rgG. SHED
lawyers have ever praciced in the courts
who have not been remarkable for similar
characteristic. 1t was one of the most stri-
king peculiariiies Of the first Napoleon's
mind.-The most petty details of his house,
hold expenses, the most trivial facts relating
10 his troops, were, in his opinion, as wor-
thy of his attention as the tactics Of bat
lie, the plan OF campaign, or the construc-
tion OF code. Demosthenes, the worlds
unrivalled orator, was as anxious about his
gestures or intonaton, as about the texture
of his argument or his garaIture of words.
Before such great examples, and in the very
highest walks of intellect, how conlempti-
BILE the conduct of the small minds who de-
spise small things.-PhiFa Ledger.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09
BLOOMSBURY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, PA, WEDNESDAY, Z
Singing Conducive t0 Health.

II was the opinion of DR.. Rush tha; sing
ing by young ladies' whom the customs of
society debar from many kinds of healthy
exercise should be cultivated, not only as
an accomplishment, but as a means of pre-
serving health. He particularly insists that
the education of a young lady, and states
besides its salutary operation in soothing
the cares of domestic life it has still more
direct and important effect. 4" | here intro
duce fact" says DR.. Rush, (Which has
been subjected 10 me by my profession
that is, the exercise of the organs of the
breast by singing contributes 10 defend them
very much from diseases. to which climate
and olhercauses expose them. The Germans
are seldom afflicted wnh consumption, nor
have | ever known more than one case of
splitting blood among them. This, believe,
is in part occasioned by the strength which
their lungs acquire by exercising them fre.
quently IN vocal music, which constitutes
an essential branch of their education.o
''The music master OF all academy" says
MIR. Gardener, "has furnished me with an OBJ
servatlon still more in favor of this opinion
He informs me that he has known several
instances of persons strongly disposed TO
consumption, restored 10 health by the ex-
erclse OF the lungs in singing" In the new
establishment of infant schools for children
Of three or four years of age, everything is
taught by the aid OF song. Their little les
sons, their recitations, their arihmetical
coun,iugs, are all chanted aud as they feel
the importance of their own voices when
joined 10 gether, they emulate each other in
the power Of vocileraling. The exercise is
found 10 be very beneficial 10 their health.
Many instances have occurred of weakly
children, Of two or three years Of age, who
could scarcely support themselves, having
become robust and healthy by this constant
exercise of the lungs. These results are
perfectly philosophical. Singing tends TO
expand the chest, and thus increase the ac.
tiviry and powers of the vital organs.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09
All'S Well that Ends Well.

There he comes again-that miserable,
dirty, ragged vagabond, Ned Western. He
is generally dry and hungry, ard cold-cod
even in the wdrmest weather, lie always
claims 10 be; and the ague.lke shiver of
his limbs confirms hls assertion. But Ned
is in luck this morning-absolutey rich
He's got half loal OF stale bread under
ms iffal, a nort 6iTa ha-, on, It Prfr OF old
shoes, and long-necked bottle, in the pocl;-
et of a tattered old coat. There he is, COM
forably fixed up now. Really al home, seat
ed on the cprb-stonc and His back up against
the elm tree, Ned deliberately draws forth
the long necked bottle throws his head back,
and apply the vent 10 the hair girt orifice
under his nose, he points the bottle up to-
ward the sun, as though he were an astron.
omer observing transit of Mercury. There
he gces-oT into morning sesta. He'll
be poorer when he awakes, for you observe
wandering pig has break!astcd off his half
loaf of bread, and rooted his bottle out into
the middle of the street for the next passing
wheels 10 crush He may be ieasted in
fancy, for in his maudlin dream, he is try
ing 10 take a bite out of that loose brick
Fifteen years ago, we saw Edward Western
dashing along down this same street, gnid-
ing pair of most magnificent matched
grays, and seated beside his young and
lovely wife in splendid carriage. Rum
aud the sheriiIs hammer have scattered his
inheritance, his broken hearted wife is i'll
her grave, and Ned Western is there the
vagabond and companion of swine, as you
see him.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

FEMALE BLANDlsHMENTs.-A act was in
,roduced in the English Parliament, in 1910,
mat "all women, ,ot wnatever age, rank, pro-
fession, or degree, whether virgins, maids
or widows, that shall, from and after such
act, impose upon, seduce and betray into
matrimony, any of his majesty's male sub
iects, by scents, paints, cosmetic washes,
artificial teeth, false hair, Spanish wool.
iron stays, hoops, high. heeled shoes, bols-
tered hips, shall incur the penalty of the
laws now in force against witchcraft, sor-
Gerry, and like misdemeanors, and that the
marriage, upon conviction, stands null and
yoidn
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

Love MAKING.-The site of the following
passionate scene was the sea-shore, on
which they were walking in autumn. Cen
tleman-sWell, miss, the long and short of
it is this: here am-you can take me or
leave me.o Lady-(scraiching gutter on
The sand with her parasol, so as to allow a
little salt water TO run out of one hole INTO
auoIher)-'sof course, know that's all nom
sense" Gentleman--" Nonsense By Jove,
il isn't nonsense at all Come, Jane, here
] am; come, at any rate, you can say some-
thing" Lady" Yes, suppose can say
something" Gentleman--. Well, which
is 1t 10 be; take me or leave me?n Lady
(very slowly, and with a voice perhaps
hardly ariculate, carrying on at the same
lime her engineering works on wider
scale)-"Well, don't exactly waul to leave
you"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

THAT Big NEGRO, who eloped with farmer
Judson's daughter from Pontiac, michigan,
shor: time ago, made an attempt to visit
her last week. With this intention he went
10 Pontiac, but intelligence having been re-
ceived of his movements large crowd as
sembed at the depot for the purpose of re.
ceivng him in proper style. The rumor is
that they intended TO hang him. He made
himself scarce when he ascertained how
matters stood, and has not been in that To-
calitY since.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

DIPLOMATIC CONSEQUENCES OF Snow BALL.
"A letter from Smyrna, addressed 10 the
PrfsSe fOrient, contains the following ac-
count ofa quas:-dplomatic dispute between
the consus of Austria and Russia opropos of
d snow. ball:
"ChlIdren, we know, are accustomed 10
amuse themselves with snow-balling, and
one OF these mi,sives has been the cause of
al unfortunate event which is to-day the
subject of general conversation youth,
attached as domestic 10 the service of Nj.
Jean FiIipuzzi, director of the Austrian post,
was amusing himself with other children
in throwing snow-balls, when one of these
innocent projectiIes struck the cheek of a
child OF NJ. lvanol, Consul General of Rus
sia who was on the field of battle. After
cries and tears from the child, Madame
lvanoii made complaint 10 Madame Fill
puZZi who in her husbands absence, eX.
PRESSED me rveiIest regrets Tor what had
happened. But some seconds afterwards an
ohicer from The Russian consulate, oboying
the orders of Madame lvanhoT, entered NJ
FiiIipuzzi's house, and, in spite of the most
energetic protests. seized the servant boy,
and brought him to Madame Iyan oil, who
chasii>ed him, made him prisoner at the
consulate, and then transferred him 10 the
government prison. On hearing these facts
NJ. FiIIipuzzi addressed to his consul, the
consul Of Austria, demand for the release
OF the child, and satisfaction for the violation
Of his domicil. The Russian consul refus.
ed this satisfaction, and the relations be
tween the two consulates were broken off
IN the most peremplory manner. The al-
fair had been submitted to the respective
ambassadors at Consantinople. Meanwhile
Mr.. Blunt, the British consul, has caused
the culprit of twelve years. who happens 10
be an Ionian subject, to be set al liberty.
Such are the consequences of a snow ball!
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09
TIE ELOI ENENT.

They locked me up in an upper room,
And took away the key,
Because wouldn't marry one
That never suited me.
They did not know the female,
Or they had clearly seen
That locks were never made to keep
A girl of seventeen.
They had gilded cage in view,
And thought the bird secure,
Surrounded by the guard of power,
And every awful lure.
They never thought of counter plots
In any one like me,
And little knew what could dare
For love and liberty.
They wanted me 10 Fmarry rich,"
Unmlndiul of the means
To couple me with wealth and age
While | was in my '!teens."
Not being otherwise "engaged,"
No coaXing could prevail,
For preferred TO please myself
And wouldn't be "for sale"
The night was dark, the window raised
How could answer NO?
When that might be the only chance,
And Charley leased me SO.
A railroad station being near,
A carriage waiting by
And such an opporunitv-
What could do but ny.
Not being fond of solitude,
1t had Ior me no charms,
While could knot siIken cord
To reach lovers arms.
"Resolved therefore," would not stay
TO be imposed upon,
SO, while they thought they had me,
| was '20ins-going-gone.v
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09
NUMBER s.
A Story by Lamartine.

In the tribe of Neggdah, there was Il
horse whose fame was spread far and near
and Bedouin of another tribe, by name
Daher, desired extremely 10 possess it,
Having offered in vain for il his camels
and his whole wealth, he hit al length upon
tie following device, by which he hoped TO
gain the object of his desire. He resolved
TO stain his face with the juice of an herb;
to cloth himself in rags; to tie his legs and
neck together, so as 10 appear like lame
beggar Thus equipped, he went to wait
for Naber, the owner of the horse, who he
knew was TO pass that way. When he saw
Naber approaching on his beautiful steed,
he cried out in weak voice, 81 am poor,
stranger; for three days have been unable
10 move from this spot 10 seek for food.
am dying; help me, and Heaven will re-
ward you" The Bedouin kindly offered
10 take him up on his horse and carry him
home; but the rogue replied: 81 cannot
rise; have no longer any strength left"-
Naber, touched with pity, dsmounted, led
his horse TO the spot, and, with g'eat diff.
Guilty, set The seeming beggar on his back
But no sooner did Daher feel himself in the
saddle, than he set spurs 10 the horse and
salloped Off calling out as he did so 'It is
|, Daher; | have got the horse, and am
off with it," Naber called after him TO stop
and listen. Certain of not being pursued
he turned and halted at a short distance
from Naber, who was armed with spear
"lou have taken my horse" said the latter.
''Snce heaven has willed it, wish you 10y
of it; but conjure you never to tell any one
how you obtained it," 'tAnd why not!"
said Daher. "Because," said the noble
Arab, "another man nigh. be really ill, and
men would fear 10 help him. You would
be the cause of many refusing TO perform
an act of charity, Tor fear of being duped
as have been" Struck with shame at
these words, Daher was silent for a mo-
ment; then springing from the horse, return
ed ii 10 its owner, embraced lin and invit-
ed him TO his tent, where they spent few
days together, and became fast friends for
life.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

A WAC was one day speaking of two Of
his acquaintances who had gone, West,
where the new corners were usually attack
ed the first season with the ague, and said
he
"Neither of these two men will be afflct-
ed"
"Why not?" inquired bystander.
"Because," was the reply, Zone of them
is 10 lazy to shake, and the other won't shake
unless he gets payed Tor it."
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

The Home Journal has picked ont of an
English paper an extraordinary paragraph
which some enterprising person in these
parts may find suggestive. Mrs. Atlef was
prosecuted BY Mrs. Laverson for an assault;
and in the course OF the proceedings the
plaintiff, Laverson, gave an account of her
self. She said she was ladies' decorator or
ftce painter. For 4 fee OF five guineas she at
tends lady going 10 party, improves her
complexion, hair and teeth, and supplies all
deficiencies. This trade, according 10 the
woman's statement, brings her in not less
than eight hundred pounds sterling year,
and what it enables her TO afford may be
inferred from the fact that the cause of ace
ton arose out OF dispute about lodging
she had taken in Bond street, at the rent of
three guineas a week. Leverson boasts of
having all the crowned heads amongst her
customers, not excepting Her Majesty,
whose patronage she pretends TO enjoy
She says she has preparations for making
compilations white or red at pleasure, and
carries about beauty for sale in small box
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

TREASON IN PETrIcoATs.-An Irish Journal
gives this incident of the late conspiracy in
the south of Ireland: "Last evening the
Fetchard police escorted into Clonmel a
young, lady.like, and extremely delicate
gail, named Ann Walton, and had her
committed 10 Jail on charge having writ.
ten seditlous letters-one, in particular,
which, we understand, constitutes the head
and front of the offending, written on the
Goth inst, and calling OH her majesty's forces
TO rebel and mutiuy,' as the language of
the committal expresses 1t. inquiries made
at the Jail have failed TO elicit any informq-
lion respecting the position and connections
of the prisoners. To all appearance, the
accused is highly respectable and intelli-
gent. We may mention, en- paSSant, that
rumors touching her sanity are freely OBJ
tained.n
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

CLEAR AS MUD.-An editor had a bottle
OF London Dock Gin presented 10 him, and
after drinking the hole of it, he wrote a mo-
tice' of the article. Here is specimen OF
the style -
"Here's to the ladies' and other branches
af business [hicl in and around town-and
especially the Messdents Pressage, Mon
ington Washument, etc, all of which may
be had cheap at the Buck-Drook-Br
and Duck store of Bininger's old London
Dock Gin, for 50 year, if payment is de-
layed until the end of the Cablantic Able"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

B- A priest was called upon TO pray
over the barren fields of his Pensioners.
He passed from one enclosure TO another,
and pronounced his benediction, until he
came to a most unpromising case. He sur
veyed its sterile acres in despair "Ah p
said he, " bretheren-no use TO pray here
this needs manure %
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

AN absent minded editor, having courted
a girl and applied TO her father, the old man
said "WeIl, you want my daughter
What sort of settlement will you make p
What will you give her! "Give herY re-
piled the editor, looking up vacantly. ooh,
| will give hera PuFF." " Take her," re-
piled the old man.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

PoTAToEs THEN AND Now-In 1857, "Vir.
ginia potatoes" as they were then called,
were just beginning to be known, and the
sweet potato was cooked and eaten in u
manner quite different from that pursued at
the present day. An old writer says of them:
"They are used to be eaten roasted in the
ashes; some when they be SO rosted infuse
them, and sup them IN wine and others, 10
give them the greater grace in eating, do boil
them with prunes, and SO eat them. And
likewise others dresse them (being first roast.
ed) with ollie, vinegar, and salt, every man
according 10 his own taste and liking; not
withstanding howsoever they be dressed,
they comfort, nourish and strengthen the
bodie.n
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09
Oriolllal 11oelrn.
10 EFFlE.
by HER ADMIRER

Ever gentle-ever smiling
First in grace, and heart, and mind,
Fairest fondest, most refined;
In thy every turn beguiling -
Ever modest-ever showing
More of gold and less OF dross,
Surely, surely, nought should cross,
Hopes with bliss so overlooking,
In thy smile my hopes are growing,
In thy hand my fortune lies;
Valuing no other prize,
Every other wish resigning,
Round thy love my life is twining.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

In Cincinnati, the other day, Wisconsin
cranberry dealer, who wished TO get check
cashed, but had no one TO vouch Tor his IN
IDENTIFY, exhibited his name inscribed upon
that classic garment, his shirt, whereupon
the banker was satisfied~and paid over the
money, and Wisconsin went on his way
reiocind
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-02-09

The New Orleans Delta declares that
while New York is in fair way TO go to
the dogs, New Orleans is on the highroad 10
prosperity. New York, if brought to the
hammer at the present time, in the opinion
of the editor, would not pay the mortgages
that cling TO her, while New Orleans is en-
tirelY free OF debt.