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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02
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For The Sar ofthe North.
Thres sisters were sitting beneath green
oak,
And happy as happy could be,
While Mary the eldest, with flowers so gay,
Was twining wreath for the three.
"Now Annie, dear sister, that bud in your
Twill take. and my task will be done"
No, no, exclaimed Annie, you must not have
that,
For then, alas shall have none.
But when Mary had twined it along with the
rest,
And the lovely wreath held up 10 view,
Bee how sweetly ii looks with the roses, my
girl,
While it still belongs, Annie, to you.
Then the tears that were streaming adown
the fair cheek,
Were dried hy The innocent child.
"0h !! ] never wi he quite So selfish again u
And she kissed her kind sister and smiled
Years passed, and Annie a woman had
grown,
A swee, baby reposed on her breast,
With pleasure she thought OF the years that
mad flown,
She was happy, her love had been best.
Death came, and her treasure was hid from
her sight,
(The Savior had need of the chld,)
Though the heart of the mother was heavy
and sad,
She arose from her sorrow. and smiled.
I" Tis a treasure Eve Lard up in Heaven" ("
she saId
Sand God, in his infinite love,
Will help US our sorrows with patience to
bear,
And at last reunite US above"
LILLIAN.
BulAorn, Feb. 1859.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02
Valuable of a Belle in Specie.

"Arond her snowy brow were set Two
thousand dollars; such would have been
the answer of any jeweler to the question,
'What are those diamonds worth ~ With
the gentle undulation of her bosom there
rose aud fell exactly one hundred and fifty
dollars The sum bore the guise of broach
of gold and enamel. Her fairy form was by
a slip of lilac satin, and this was overlaid
by three hundred dollars more in two skirts
OF white lace. TasteGuliy down each sido
OF the latter were five dollars, which 81
many bows of purple ribbon had come to.
The lower margin of the three hundred
dollars skirts were edged with eleven addi-
ti0nal half eagles-the value of some eight
yards OF silver f7iegs~ quarter Of yard
in depth. Her taper waish taking zone and
clasp together, is calculated TO be- confined
by at least one hundred and fifty dollars.
Her delicately moulded arms, the gloves OF
spotless kid being added 10 the gold brace.
let which encircles the little wrist, may be
said to have been adorned with one hun.
dred and len dollars and seventy five cents,
and putting the silk and satin at the lowest
figures, should say she wore three dollars
and fifty cents on her feet. Thus, altogeth-
er, was this Thing of light, this creature of
ove!iness, arrayed from top to Toe, exclu-
sive ot little sundries, in two thousand eight.
hundred and twenty-five dollars and TWEEN.
ty-fve cents"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

SOME FUN loving fellows in Newcastle,
Pa, recently started society there which
purported 10 be alodge of The Sons of Malta
Que of the initiated, however, exposed the
whole concern. He states that after being
initiated, he signed what was represented
as the CONSTITUTION of the Order, but which
turned out 10 be nothing more nor less than
an order for keg of beer, upon one OF the
town brewers. The club had been indulg.
ing in lager, at the expense of the new
members for several weeks, but since the
elbow" they have fallen through.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

A YOUNG DEMosTHSNEs.-Russel g. Ma.
jor's ox-train, on the Utah trail has young
Demosthenes among its teamsters, Hight
Hawkins. Scarcely twenty, six feet high in
his stockings. and giant in strength, he
addressed political gathering at Minneap-
oils last summer, in IA stream OF impetuous
and vigorous eloquence." say the Gassas,
" such as we have seldom listened to. He
produced an impression which will not soon
be forgotten by those who heard him. The
day following he was seen aud heard crack
ing his whip in our streets, getting his oxen
ready for trip across the plains 10 Utah"
He has driven a team of oxen twice 10 Cal.
iiotnia and back, and once 10 Utah and back
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02
Eom the Amsrieon Republican.
THE FARMER.
BY I. PRICE.

He sits beside his lighted hearth
AS only they, the honest can,
The NOBLE farmer, in his ease,
A happy and contenied man.
The bright fire makes cheerful blaze
And long he sits in solemn Joy;
Perhaps he thinks upon the past,
And dreams of when he was boy.
Or chance he prays in silent words,
And humbly thanks his God for bread,
Or mourns the wolul Fate of hlm
Who hath not where 10 lay his head.
He is not selfish, weak and mean,
But gives as nature freely gives;
There is living. well lie knows,
And some to spare, for all that lives.
Though not learned, classic man
He was denied this recompense-
Yet in his heart, truth yelling lhrobs;
His mind is stored with common sense
Schools taught him little, Nature much
All, happy they, who heed the rod
When it is lifted for our good,
And dealt, sagaciously, by God.
He early learned the pomp and PRIDE
The vanity. which men display
And, with the consciousness of truth,
He turned his face another way.
Thus he escaped the snares of death,
The snares too late that many see
The dying words of dying men
Proclaim the mandate Learn to be
With willing heart and willing hand,
He abored hard and labored long;
He prospered, as the honest must
Who heed the right and scornthe wrong
Aod, whilst the winter keen and cold,
Sits darkly broodng on the earth.
With smiling wife and children round,
He may enjoy his peace ard hearth.
In fancy he may hear the birds,
Above the rattle Of the storm.
That sang and whstled in the fields
When summer ushered in the morn.
The pleasant songs OF harvest. sung
By slalwart, brave, and honest men,
With ringing scythe and sickle bright,
May glad his spirit once again.
He hears them all, the Joyous tunes;
He sees again the loaded vain
That bore the last shelves to the barn,
And just escaped the welcome rain.
What halloed thoughts his bosom swell.
As visions. such as these appear;
Thoughts sbreathing thanks TO him who rules
The seasons of the varied year.
Look on him, thou ambitious man,
With health and plenty happily crowned
Vain aspirations lead TO vice;
In duty, only, peace is found.
Look on him mark the contrast well:
Thy blasted health and shattered frame
The phantom thou has vainly sought,
In melancholy words, explain.
Oh, would the tickle world but turn
From pomp, and show and pride in,
sooth,
il might be then that fallen man
Would learn religions simple truth.
And snch as this meek farmer man,
Might fill all stations, high and low:
And Earlh's green bosom know no more
The sad and sick'ning cries of woe.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02
UN[BIA COUNTY, PA, WEDNESDAY. MARCH 3, 1859.
A Murder Revealed by q Dream.

miraculous discovery OF a horrible muir
der is related by Belgian journal of re-
cent date, of which we make a summary:
Two brothers, Jews, set out from Gyek with
view of placing their two daughters at a
boarding school in the town OF Grosswar-
dein. During the night of their absence
the youngest daughter aged ten, who was
left at home, woke up her mother suddenly
during the night and crying bitterly declar-
ed that she saw her father and uncle ana all
being murdered. The mother, for some
time took no notice of the childs declaration
but as she persisted and would no, be paci-
fled, she began 10 be alarmed herself, the
next morning took The child before the May
or Of ihe town 10 whom she declared her
dream stating at the same time that the
murderers were two men living in the neigh
borhood. Whom she deliberately pointed
out and further added that The murder was
committed al the entrance of the forest on
the road 10 Grosswarlein.
The Mayor after receiving this revelation
thought it prudent TO make inquiry alter the
two neiehhors indicated by the child, when
singularly enough they were discovered to
be absent from home This suspicious cir
cumstance induced the Mayor to dispatch
some officers 10 the forest aluded 10 by the
child, who discovered the horrible spectacle
of five bodies extended on the ground
which were those of the two brothers, the
two daughters and the driver of the vehicle
in which they all took their departure. The
corpses appeared TO have all been set on
fire, so as TO destroy their identity and the
vehicle was nowhere discovered This hor-
rrible tragedy led the officers to examine
the whole neghborhood when they fortu-
nately pounced Upon the two neighbors
at a fair not far distant as they were in
the very act of changing some notes on
which some spots of blood were visible. On
being seized they Immediately confessed
their crime, and on the childs dream being
revealed to them acknowledged the finger
of Providence displayed in their capture -
This wonderful dream on the part of the
child and its fulfilment excited an immense
sensation in the neighborhood,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

TRYING TO FIND THE JURY -Norhampto
County Jures are not generally composed
of the most intelligent citizens We have
oftentimes been provoked 10 smile at their
proceedings, and have once or twice within
few years past, felt like blnshing at their
stupidity. The last humorous incident we
have heard, is related of juryman sum.
moned to attend the present term. He ap-
peared and answered TO his name on the
first day of court, but was subsequently,
missing, whenever a jury was selected for
the trial ol cause. When the officer came
to settle with the jurymen, the "absentee"
made his appearance among the rest 1t
was thought by the officer that, as he had
not performed any duty, by reason of his
absence, he was not entitled TO any pay
but his objections TO paying him were dis
missed by the plea Of the delinquent jury.
man, but he had "been in town all week,
and soas huatin' for The jury bal couldn't fnd
'em."-- Caiasauqua Herald.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

Wives AND TRouBLE-An eastern editor
says that man in New York got himself
into trouble by marrying two wives
A westren editor replies by assuring
his cotemporary that a good many men in
that section have done the same by marry.
ing one.
A northern editor retorts that quite a num-
ber OF his acquainlances found trouble by
barely promising 10 marry, without going
any further.
A southern editor says that he was both
cred by simply being found in company
with another mans wife.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

A RUNAWAY couple from Cleveland Ohio,
have been overhauled in Cincinnati. The
man is married parsonage, answering TO
the name of Robert Holey, Sexton off Cleve-
land Church, and the father of large fam.
lily of children. The partner in his elope.
ment is one Rebecca Rugner, formerly do
mestic in Cleveland boarding house, The
deserted wife, Mrs. Holley, consented 10
receive her runaway husband back, while
the damsel was taken into custody by her
father.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

SrATE's EVIDENCE "A story is told of
George White, notorious thief in Worces-
ter county, Mass. He was once arranged
for horse stealing. 1t was supposed he was
connected with an extensive gang, which
was laying contributions upon all the sta
bles round about. Many inducements were
held ont 10 White 10 reveal his associates,
bot be maintained dogged silence An
assurance from the Court was at last obtain
ed.that he should be discharged, upon which
he made oath to revea. all he knew OF his
accomplces. The Jury was accordingly
suffered TO bring in verdict Of ''not guilty."
when he promised revelations. "I shall
be faithful 10 my word" said he; 'under-
stand, then. tina, the Devil is the only ac.
complice | ever had. We have been a
great while in partnership--you have ac-
quilted me, aad you may hang him If you
can catch him."
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

FRlGHTFUL MURDEa.-The' Newcastle
(Ind) Courier says that private letter 10 a
gentleman Of that place from Jasper county,
Iowa, relates horrible murder perpetrated
by man named Harvey Copeland, recent
ly, on his wife. After killing her, it is said
he cut her head of, ripped up her body,
and cut off her legs! The head he threw
on neighbors straw stack, and concealed
the body in the stable. He then put on
some of his elolhing, went 10 the stable and
hung himself with rope from The ratters
He and his victim were both buried the
next day. Copeland was an lndianian,
from Henry or Wayne county, aid his wife
has number of respectable relatives in
Henry county.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

RAILROAD MATRIMONIAL SALUTE "A pop
ular railroad man got married few days
ago, and i'll passing prominent point on
the road, on his wedding tour, his employ
ees determined on giving him and his fair
bride "a salute. Ten or twelve locomotives
were brought up, standing on switch at the
depot, and as the train bearing the happy
pair passed by, the whistle on each locomo.
tive was made to give simultaneous blast,
the like of which was never heard in that
vicinity before.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

WHETTINe a RAzoR.-a yonng fop who
had just begun 10 shave for beard stepped
INTO a barber shop, and after grand swag-
ger, desired TO be shaved.
The barber wen, through the usual move.
ment and the sprig jumped up with -four
ish, excaiming:
"My foin fellow, what is your charge?"
"Oh, no charge, replied the barber.
"No charge How's that ?'
"Why, Pm always thankful that can get
a soft piece of calf skin TO sharpen my razor
on. "
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

Rev William Tilbury, minister Of cons
gregation at Marion, Iowa, has been sus.
pended from the ministerial office for gross
misconduct, such as theft of a five dollar
bill from one of his parishioners: buying
lumber and refusing to pay for it; selling
two or three dollars worth of stockings and
mittens, the manufacture of poor widow
woman, and defrauding her out Of the mon
ey &C.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

A LoDeER in one of our hotels was com.
planning bitterly 10 the Irish porter of his
want OF sleep. "Sure," said Pat, with
merry twinkle in his eyes, "your not the
worst off far. There are some of our Oldest
dodgers who have never closed their eyes at
night, since they TUX up their quarters here =
"lndeed ~ exclaimed the stranger in sur.
prise. 81 was not aware of the fact. Pray,
who are they?" "7ke bed bugs" was the
reply.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

FAILURE The attempt 10 deepen the
channel of the Mississippi at the mouth by
closing some oil the outlets, at an expense
of hundreds of thousands of dollars, is a
failure. The bar was never worse than
row. A considerable feet of vessels lie at
that point, unable to get in or out of the
river, and many of them hard aground
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

The New BEDFORD (Mass) Neremy says
that gentleman in neighboring town,
who was struck with apoplexy few days
since, was to have been buried on Friday
last. The appearance of the corpse was,
however, so lilelike and natural, that the
funeral services were deferred, warmth still
remaining in the body.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

A LAWYER once jocosely asked board
ing house keeper the following question:
"Mr. -, if a man gives you $500 TO keep
for him, and he dies, what do you no? Do
you pray for himp "No, sir" he replied,
81 pray for another like him."
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

A MOTHER, admonishing her son, told him
he should never defer till tomorrow what
he could do TO day. The little fellow re-
piled, "Then, mother, let's eat the remain
der of the plum pudding to night.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

The SpRiNGFIELD CORRESPONDENT of Chi.
cago paper says that the honors OF a seat in
the Illinois legislature have grown 10 be ex-
ceedingly irksome TO q majority ofthe men,
bers. They are now working for dollar
day, and boarding themselves'at Si4 week
A Few are sick, physically, and all are home
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

FIVE EXECUTIONS have, within six months,
taken place by lynch law, in Pike county,
Illinois. The last was oftwo brothers nam
ed Crysop, who were swung up on one
tree. All desperadoes.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

LIFE is what we make it. Let Us call
back images of Joy and gladness, rather
than those of grief and care. The latter may
some time be our guest 10 sup and dine, but
let them never be permitted TO lodge with US.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

An editor announces, in the following
terms, that he had suspended specie pay
ments - II any man wants 10 see stars,
and appreciate one of the uses of which
birickbats may be perverted, let him sp-
Proach our vicinity with an account.z
P. S.-We keep a pile of bricks iIi our
ssnctum, and carry one in our hat"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

MRs. JENKINS complained in the evening
that The turkey she had eaten at Thanksgiv-
ing, did not set tOehi Probably, said Jenkins,
II. was not hen turkeyP He got glass
OF water in his face
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

MANY minds keep tavern they entertain
every thought that chances to come along /;
like the promise of the old road.signs, they
make welcome man and beast.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

CHrtoHoop is like a mirror, catching and
rejecting images around it.
Remember that an impious or profane
thought uttered by a parent may operate on
the young heart like careless spray ofwat.
er thrown upon polished steel, staining with
rust that no after securing can eface,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

"That motion is out of order," as the
chairman of political meeting said wien
he saw ruffian raising his arm TO throw a
rotten egg.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02
Preserve II.

Few readers can be aware, until they have
had occasion TO test the fact, how much la
Dor or research is often saved by such ta-
BILE as The following:
l60T-Virginia settled by the English.
l6l4-New York settled by the Dutch.
l6l6-N. Hampshire settled by Puritans.
i62o-Massachuseus settled by Puritans
l624-New Jersey settled by the Dutch.
l627-Delaware settled by the Sweedes
and Fins.
ies5-Maryland settled by the Irish Cath.
olics.
1636-Connecticut settled by the Puritans.
i636-Rhoae Island settled by Roger
Williams.
I65O-Norih Carolina settled by the Eng
lish.
167o-Soulh Carolina settled by the Hu-
guenots.
16s2-Pennsylvania settled by William
Penn.
i732-Georgia settled by Gen. Oglethorpe.
179i-Vermont admitted into the Union.
1792-Kentucky admitted into the Union.
I796-Tennessee admitted into the Union.
Is02-Ohio admitted into The Union
1sli-Louisiana admitted into the Union.
1si6-Indana admitted into the Union
lsI7-Mississippi iadmittedinto the Union.
IsIs-lllnois admitted into the Union.
isi9-Alabama admitted into The Union
182O-Maine admitted into the Union.
1S2i-Missouri admitted into the Union.
Is36-Michgan admitted into the Union
ls36-Arkansas admitted into the Union
1876 Florida admitted into the Union.
lS45-Texas admitted into the Union.
1s46-Iowa admitted into the Uuion.
184s--Wisconsin admitted into the Union
Is50-Caifornia admitted into the Union
1883 Minnesota admitted into the Union
ls59-Oregon admitted into the Union.
"WHAr profession does your brother fol
| low Low, Julius?o
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

"WHAr queer things men make for mon
ey," as the old woman said when she saw
a monkey.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

"WHAr profession does your brother fol-
low Low, Julius?"
"Why, Sam, he am larn' 10 be u vocal
ist in New York"
"Whar is he studyin,' Julius ?"
"ln de- cad'my at Sing Sing"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02

, WIsDoM is better without an inheritance,
han inheritance without wisdom.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1859-03-02
STAB 0T EIEllE NDBNislo
rvsLisHRD EVERY WEDNESDAY Dr
WN. II. JiC0BY,
Office on Main st., srd Souare hel0W Market.

TERMS Two Dollars Per annum if paid
within six months from the time OF suhscIib-
Sng Two dollars and fiiy cts. if not paid with
sn the year. No subscription taken for a less
period than six months; no disconlinuance
permitted until all arrearages are paid, un-
less at the option of the editor
The terms cf odrat'sing tcM be as foiiotcs:
One square, twelve lines, three times, 81 90
Every subsequent insertion, ...... 25
One square, three months, ..... 3 90
One year, 8 20
, 1859-12-06
aU1SEEEk k~3.t-E0ktE.

The largeet nugget Of analgamated gold eyer
produced has recently been discovered in Aus.
tFalian, md is d favorable nugury for quartz
crushing. It was the result Of portion OF
sixty tons of the first quartz rock crushed from,
the CORN Reef Its weight is one thousand and
forty ounces.
The Crystal Palace in Amsterdam, Is to be
to b. built, like the blilding in New York and
in London, entirely Of iron and glass. It will
be four hundred feet in length, and two hundred
IN width, and the dome at the centre will be two
hundred feet in height
According to the London papers the annual
demand for penny postage stamps in Great Brit
ain is little short Of five hundred million. In
order to supply this demand the daily manufac-
sure must average about ont lnillioh zix hund-
red thonsand-uo very easy task, aud only
feasible through the aid Of steam and ma
chinery.
The site of Ca1ton's printing office in Lon
don is now occupied By the Westminster Palace
Hotel. The Directors Of the Company, dcsirous
Of peFpetuatins the record Of so interesting n
fact, hare commissioned IN eminent Blush
Sculptor to execute a statue Of the "drst Eng
lish Printer" to be pl.ced in the g.eat room Of
the hotel. The statue will represent Caxton
seated on fine oak chair OF the period, one foot
resting on m iron chest, engaged in examining
apro'f sheet. II is expected to be work Of
very high merit
1t appears that large discoveries Of antique
gold articles hare been made in ireland. i
great gold find in the neishborhood Of Athloue
Koynl Irish Academy, in speaking Of these dis
eoyeries, states that these articles are weekly
finding their way to tho melting pots il London.
1t seems pity that portion at least should
not be rescued from such i fate, for prcserra-
ton.
-Thejewel-bor Of an Egyptian Queen, which
was lou1d IN one Of the Kings tombs in Egypt,
has been taken to Paris and has excited consid-
cradle attention. The workmanship Is spoken
Of Us most elaborate, aud exquisite in design
and execution, and it is said cannot be surpass-
ed by the artists of the present day. i small
gold crown is particularly well made, rs a:so
thick gold chan six feet in length. A beauti-
fully chiselled gold plate contains q male por-
trait evidently that Of the King
A Washington correspondent says there is
amorement q on foot among men Of wealth and
out their programme, to furnish the Liberal
Government Of Mexico with the means and men
to overcome the opposi.ions in the country. It
Is proposed in 1egal shape. end it Is believed
that the Administration will not discourage, but
possibly iayor it.
Ferguson, recently hung IN Utah, made
speech On the ecafold. He declared himself
that he had been tried and sentenced by u
drunken Judge:
"A good specimen Of what foreigner can
accomplish in the wsy Of English, with d die
tiouary and Il slight knowledge Of the language
is contained in the following letter Of Hindoo
postmaster to the executive engineer, conveying
the information that the post-otlice window ha1t
been blown out by q recent storm: "uonored
master, yesterday evening came one great hur-
ricaue Tolyc Of The v1nduw aperture mot fasfen