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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1860-08-15
j o S EPH L A NJ E,
RAPID SUMMARY OF HIS LIFE.
OF OREGON

JOSEPH LANE, the second son of John Lane
and Elizabeth Street, was born in North
Carolina, on the l4ih of December, 1861
In 1904 the father emigraied 10 Kentucky,
and settled ia Henderson county. He had
the benefit OF having sprung from Revolu-
tionary stock, and, if he learned litile else,
imbibed many stirring lessons OF patriotism
and its glorious results from the elders who
surrounded the hearthstone of his boyhood.
At an early age he shifted for himself, and
entered the employ of Nathaniel Hart,
Clerk of the County Court. In 1916 he went
into Warwick county, Indiana, became a
clerk in a mercantile house, married, in
1920, young girl of French and Irish ex-
traction, and settled on the banks OF the
Ohio, ia Vanderburg county.
Yonng Lane soon became the man OF the
people among whom he had cast his lot -
In 1922. then barely eligible, he was elect
ed to the Indiana legislature, and took his
seat, to the aslonishment of many older
worthies. Hon. Oliver H. Smith, a new
member likewise, and since United States
Senator from 1881 to lS43, describes, in a
work recently published, the appearance
of Lane on the occasion. "The roI!-calling
progressed as stood by the side of the
clerk. The county of Yander5urg and
Warwick p said the clerk saw advancing
a slender, freckled laced boy,in appearance
eighteen or twenty years of age. marked
his step as he came up to my side, and
have ofien noticed his air since: il was
General Joseph Lane, of Mexican and Or
egon fame in after years"
On the Ohio, Lane became extremely
popular as a good neighbor and man oi
enlarged hospitality. Near his dwelling,
the river has bar, which never fails al low
water to derain small fleet OF boats. Lanes
farmhouse had ever its doors open an IN.
viiatioE was extended TO al 10 come and
help themselves, the host never consentine
90 receive remuneration, though hundreds
have nastsken of his store. Any boatman
on the river, says a reliable informant, ieii
himself at liberty TO take any of his boats
for temporary use without asking. Such
was Jose oh Lane on his homestead. Ac-
quainfance with river life made him good
pilot of the Ohio aud Mississippi rivers,
which gained him an additional need Of
respect from the ssriyer men,"
As farmer, produce dealer, ard legislator,
many years rolled over his head, every year
adding 10 his popularity as man, both in
his private and public capacity. He was
zfrornxrffu 70 -<.Iectad hv the r,eoDlss and
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A Scene in Paris Life.

A young blade, meeting a handsome TN
hiquanhte at the opera, who seemd 10 be
lady Of quality, in default, of the appear
ance of her carriage, offered 10 see her
down in his own. She consented, and her
Udiet de p,ed mounted the box. The ac-
qnaintance was mutually pleasing, and re-
suited in an appointment 10 meet The next
noon. The young man, surprised that the
valet did not follow lis lady, when she en-
tered her home, learned that he resided a
long distance off. In the goodness OF his
heart, he offered 10 set him down also al
his home. Before separating, the valet ap-
preached the window of the carriage and
made little Frenzy speech as follow: He
informed our friend exactly what would
occnr if he went 10 the house at two O'Clock
Al three precisely, the door bell will ring,
Madam will be thrown into a fright, you
will ask why, she will say, "nothing, only
a constable is come to levy on the furniture. "
Lady will faint, and you will pay The bill.
Having a carriage of your own you will pay
l,I74fs If you had a hired carriage you
would pay 52sfs. For gentleman on foot
the sum is only 2Ilfs.
If you pay, as it is possible you will, and
as all your predecessors have done, you
will place the money in my hands. for it is
that am the constable, thanks 10 red wig
a black coat and blue spectacles. You car
scarcely imagine, sir, how much a red wig,
black coat and blue glasses gives one the
air OF a constable. see by your expires.
sion that you do not believe what | have
told you. So you had better come to-mor-
row at TWO O'Clock, and if the programme is
not executed, point for point as | have de-
tailed il 10 you, you may break your cane
over my back. | wish you good evening,
sir. The young man kept the appointment
and found everything according to the pro
gramme except that instead of I,l74ss, he
gave Nap, TO the constable and slipped
cut OF The door with hearty laugh.
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the forecastle door On my informing him
that not soul had been near there, he stop
ped me short.
81 know BETTER" said he, "some one
came 10 the scuule of the forecastle, and
called the watch, or began to, at least, but
| stopped him by springing upon deck
The rascal was too quick for me this time,
but he won't escape again"
The captain, thinking it not a. all likely
that the attempt 10 call the watch before
eight bells would be again made that night,
went aft and ''turned in" although he an
nounced TO me his determination of watch
ing again on the following night. He also
declared his intention OF Immediately ad-
ding half an ounce Of cold lead 10 the ra-
tions of the first man whom he should de-
tect in alarming the watch before eight
bells.
resolved to solve the mystery that very
night, however, il possible, which did in
the following way. AS soon as the captain
had gone below, went forward and de-
scended into ;he forecastle. | satisfied my
self that the off watch were all fast asleep,
and then stationed myself as far up on the
ladder as could without having my head
seen from deck, and there | awaited the
coming OF the ghost. did not have I'd wait
long, however, before voice directly ovei
my head cried out, "Starboard watch ahoy
eight bells, buliies arouse up there ~
The voice sounded 30 strangely, that
| was not little startled. and if, at any one
period of my life more than another, have
become nigh believing in the existence o
| ghosts, firmly believe'it was that moment
bot sparEg Immediately on deck. AS
did SO, heard sort of whizzing noise, anc
the next instant caught glimpse OF some
thing crowding itself between the Stats of q
hencoop, that was lashed by the mainmast
went Immediately to the cabin and pro
cured lantern, and upon searching th,
hen coop, found-not ghost, but larg'
parrot sitting quietly on the perch with th'
hens. The mystery is now fully explained
While we were stopping at the ''Straits,
the ship Vancouver put in there for the pur
pose of trading with the natives. Upon e.
amining the parrot, al once found him +
be deserter from that ship. | had seel
him on board of her the morning before W,
sailed, and one of the Vancouver's men ha
given me full account of his wonderfu
powers as an orator. He had been laugh
TO call the watch, and suppose he consld
cred i, TO be his duty 10 do so now that b
was in a new ship, although he did M
seem 10 be particular as 10 the time. A
soon as he had alarmed the watch, he woul
Immediately secrete himself in the COO
with the hens. Ii was sometime after III
before he ventured 10 make his appearanc
in the day time, and never would allo
himself TO be caught, although he was vel
tame on board the Vancouver.
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SIMPLICITY "A little unbreeched fellow,
the idol of his mother, ant plague of his
father, went TO the post office and inquired
if there was letter for his "Dranpa 2"
''For whom g. inquired the Postmaster.
''For dranpa," answered the little fellow.
"WeIl, what is your grandpa's name Z"
"Why dranmama calls him Josh "
"Wen, what does your grandfather call her,
ale say, sob thunder, Bets, do keep
your clack still for once"
The Postmaster baffied by the urchin' 9
simplicity dismissed him, with the request
that he should return home and ask his
"Dranmama her name.
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WoNDER WHAT'S THE REASON .
BY J. S. BuarHART.

There's little lovely valley,
A romantic "Sprucy Dell"
Where my spirit often wanders-
What's the cause ] cannot tell
There | long to sit and listen,
To the cheerful morning lay,
Of Joyous little feathered tribe,
A singing all the day.
There are gentle summer sunbeams,
Where the fragment flowers grow,
And they set my heart lhrobbing-
WHAT'S the cause | do not know
Over yonder in the valley
Down along the ''SPrucy DELL"
Lives fair and gentle Madden
Wonder whether she could tell.
Wonder whether she is thinking,
Of these singing little birds
Whether sweeter strains of music,
Could not dwell IN liltIe words.
Yes, | wonder whether Cupid,
With his funny litile dart.
Ever writes his sweetest music,
On the tablet of her heart.
Shouldn't wonder when know it,
] have seen her bosom heave-
And lovely smile upon her face,
Thai taught me TO believe.
But wonder what's the reason,
Why love the sSprucy Dell"
Why love the ''mossy valley"-
Could the gentle Maiden tell
am happy when a thinking
'Tis a wonder why ] should,
But couldn't tell the reason,-
No, wouldn't if | could.
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"SAY, madam fair, why dost thou weep
Some secret sorrow, hidden deep within
thy heart, is bringing into thine eyes those
pearly tears, sweet memory of by-gone
years, thus fountain, like up springing Of
unrequiued love, dream walks from some
hidden source, tine stream that down thy
cheek is stealing 2"
"Nay, lis not love"
"What then, oh, say 2"
"Well, then, we dine on goose to.lay j;
the onions have been peeiing"
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A REMARKABLE inundaiioR occurred in
Scotland in the year I'LL, which ever since
that period has been known as the "f1ood I"
A little town called Paradise is situated
within the district which suffered from this
disaster. AT a subsequent trial, Scotch
man of sixty years of age, who was a wit.
ness, was asked if he knew Mr.
"Noa," he replied, ''but aw kend his faith
mr." "When was lhatsn 'Belofe the food %
"Now, my man, inquired the learned
counsel (who knew nothing of the food OF
I'LL, and thought to be "down" upon the
witness,) "where did you live, then 7'' "In
Paradise, 10 be sure "a A roar of laughte.
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THE most amusing man in the world is
Frenchman in passion. "By gar, you
call my wife woman two tree several
times once more, and will call you to the
vatch- house and blow ou: your brains like
a candle.
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s'GENrLxMEs cf the Jury" said West.
ern lawyer, 'si don't mean 10 insinuate that
this man is coveious person, bat III bet
five to one, that if you should bait steel
trap with new three cent piece, place it
within three inches OF his mouth, you would
catch his soul. would nol--the Court and
gentlemen of The iury-I would not trust
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Three policeman and TWO surgeons ran
a mile, on the 6rst of April, to see the body
of man who was reported 10 have blown
oul his brains with '',rombonen
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Timothy says the first time he went
couriing. he Eel, as if pink angel had hand
ed him down rainbow with a piece of
chain lighring, smack into pile OF feathers.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1860-08-15

TBERE's a man al Camberwell so fat tha,
they grease The ornEibus-wheels with his
shadow.
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ssMARY," asked Charles, "What animal
droped from the clouds 2" 'sThe rain,
dear p' was the whispered reply.
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they vomited them up. The small one
was the first TO get through, and you
may believe me, gentlemen, he was the
first to get dressed, as be had but little
difficulty in robing himself in such big
suit. However, there was never a worse
misft palmed off in Chatham street. As
soon as his big companion discovered the
mistake, he set up a woful lamentation,
and began to heave and swell with just
indignation, and with a countenaDce re-
sembling Jenny Twitcher after picking
the drunken auctioneers pocket, and then
exchanging coats, he looked after his lit
tie comrade with an expression that
seemed TO say, bring back the gentle
mans coat"
But the young scape grace kept at a
yards distance, and seemed to take a
roguish delight in tormenting his chum.
On the other hand, the old fellow fumed
and danced with rage until be was fairly
exhausted. Finally be concluded to
make virtue Of a necessity by putting
on the little chaps clothes; in fact he
had but one alternative, 10 put them on
or 60 naked. 1t commenced with the
pants, and many were the abortive at
tempts and failures be had in trying to
get them on for the natural length
would not reach but little above the
knee. But suppose he thought that
there must be something done, for he had
now discovered that there were specta-
tors about, and that he was indecenty
exposing his person. Consequently he
recommended with redoubied ardor. He
tugged and pulled until the lower ex-
tremities collapsed, and the toes came
through with an audible report. After
his toes were through, with a great deal
oil difficulty he drew up his pants about
the hips, leaving his legs and nearly al
Of bis thighs as bare as a Scotch High.
lander in his primitive state. lie then
began to overhaul the coat or upper gar.
ment. thought it would be like fitting
Daniel Lambert or TIE Belgian Giant
with coat the size of Tom Thumbs.
The old fellow too was not long il
making up his mind that it was one O
the moral impoSsibilities, and from tina
time he made no further efforts, bu
simply to move himself off under a grape
vine with as detected countenance a
Jonah sitting under the eastern wall 0
Nineveh. In few days he was miss
ing. Whether he died a natural death
committed suicide, or emigraled, can
not say. But the scamp that swindleC
him out Of his best and only suit, l saw
a twelve month after. He had grow
considerable, but was easily recognizes
by his clothes fitting him too mooch in
tirely,' as they say in Chatham street"
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"UNION sAYING.r

Three ancient, DANES Ills said, one day
We're knitting, talking, talking, knitting,
Beneath a willow sadly sitting;
Aud thus, with many q sigh, said they:
This worlds agoin' to wrack we fear,
While we set knittin' talkin', knitting.
Beneath this willer sadly sittin';''-
And from each eye rolled down a tear.
Then family walled the elder dame,
o can't we save this world from ruin?
An stop what wicked folks is dom ?"-
And went on knitting just the same.
The next then sadly spake: 81 feel
We oughter all be up an doiu'
To save this world from wrack and ruin:"-
And as she said 50, turned heel"
Then sighed the third, with a doleiul phiz:
While we are talkin' here an sitln'"-
But Sudden stopped, and dropped her knitting
" do believe my biscuits riz!"
Then rose the ancient danes in state,
From knitting, talking, talking, knitting,
Beneath the willow sadly sitting,
And left the word 10 meet its fate.
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WINTER MANAGEMENT or SHEEP.


We have recently published several
articles on the winter care of horses and
cattle, and we are confident that the fol-
lowing article on wintering sheep, which
we copy from the american Stock
Journal, will be perused with equal in
terest and profit, by all of our agricuI-
tural readers:
Its, Steep should be Sheltered. That
sheep require good, clean, dry place,
wherein they can be sheltered from
storms, must be apparent to all who will
reason a moment upon the subject
Storms, where the wool becomes satura-
ted with water, not only impair their
health, but wash out the natural yolk of
the wool, necessary for its continued
growth. All good wool raisers are agreed
in this, and shelter and keep dry their
sheep, especially in winter. The farmer
will find himself abundantly rewarded
by taking little pains in this particular
And even if be has no sheds for his
sheep to continually occupy in case of a
storm, il is good plan to turn the flock
in upon the barn floor until the storm is
over. 1t will richly repay him for his
trouble. In fact, l would rather my
sheep should be shut up twenty-four
hours, without food, than TO be exposed
to long, cold storm.
BY examining the fibers of wool upon
the sleeps back, you will find them to
BE- hollow, like the hair upon our heads.
If these fbers are suffered TO collapse
by means Of exposure to the SHOWS and
rains Of wafer, the growth of the wool is
retarded, and il will lake long time,
with the best care and treatment, for ma
ture to reopen the fbers and produce
again that natural health and yigor.
Says prominent wool-grower, " The
advantages Of housing sheep are mani
fold. LIST, A large per centage OF deaths
are avoided. I'd, Much less food is con.
sumed. Sd, A muca heavier and bet.
ter fleece is obtained. 4th, The flock
comes through the winter in a much finer
condition. 9th, The lambs are more
vigorous and likely to live. In short
reason, economy and humanity, all con.
spire to teach the important lesson
provide suitable stables for your sheen
And he who can, and will not do it. ought
himself to sleep barefooted and alone
on couch of straw, with open windows
and under leaky roof, where the wind.
60 piping and careering through every
crack of his cabin, for six months al
least, until be shall have learned to sym.
pathiSe with the dumb beasts God ha.
committed to his care and keeping.
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TuADS UNDRESSING THEMSELVES.

We published, few weeks since, a
description Of the mode in which toads
peel off their skins and swallow them,
bat the observer in that instance seems
10 have discovered but a portion of the
phenomenon attending this singular per-
Torrance. Mr.. John @. Diamond of
Lords Valley, Pa, gives the supplement
10 the peeling process, in the following
story. IF any of our readers doubt the
statement, they will still have the con-
ISOLATION of knowing that the tale is well
told:
Some four or FIVE years ago was
sorely troubled with insects in my garden.
A friend recommended the introduction
of toads. Accordingly l secured about
a dozen, and among the toad family
had one that was nearly twice as large
as any Of the others. had noticed the
same feat, performed at two or three dit
ferent times, spoken of by your cores
pondent. But now comes a feat more
astonishing than anything that ! have
ever seen or read in animated nature
One remarkably hot day, the large toad,
together with very diminutive one,
went through the operation Of divesting
themselves of their toggery; bat either
by mistake or design they stripped them
selves, changed and swallowed each 9TH
er's garments.
The little fellow, / shall always think.
was the cause Of the mischief, for there
was such comical leer in his eye, and
then he gave such knowing wink. A
toad has two stomachs or a crop, like a
monkey. Their object in swallowing
their clothes is for the purpose of bleach
ing them. In about an hour afterward
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BURIED TO DAY.

Buried to-day,
When the soft green buds are bursting ont,
And up on the south wind comes a shout
OF village boys and girls at play
In the mild spring evening grey.
Taken away,
Sturdy Of heart and stout Of limb,
From eyes that drew half their light from him
And put low, low, underneath the clay
In his spring-on this spring day.
Enters to-day
Another body in churchyard sod,
Another soul in the life in God.
His Christ was buried-and lives slway:
Trust Him, and 80 your way.
Miss MllIoch.
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Not from the Atlantic Monthly
SONG OF NATURE.


N. REDAcrEUR: J am so impress wis de
" Song to Nature" which fin in the Atlantic Of
Janvier, make of it to translate in my own
tonge for my friends, who is in France. Iu this
tonge it apper have improve on de sgjet, car
have make HIM more simple The idee Of Ma
ture, who is de bowel and de kideney Of the
world, is sublimel In my coun,ree Nature, who
is female, and 50 not permit by law sahqUc to
govern. is de more to admire and worship. Ne
permit to show in your papier what do. make
TO trsnslats Of dc song for please de bon govt Of
my people, and make to translate him again in
Enssh, to SHOW what it will be in do French.
SONG or NATURE.
Natures de world, apple;
Natures de stone and dc star;
She make dc "sportive sun TO dance,
And de leeile frog jump begnr?
What should we do but for Mature!
We could do nothin--nevarel
Where do we get de bon rim and segar?
Eh7 an De plumb. IN dc pineapple, and
De Duchess de Angouiene pear-eb2
DE fish has gill for his water;
De man has lung for respirei
Dc coral he live in the sen,
An 0ussi, on land, do coal for De FIRE.
Suppose de fsh has no CLIP
Neither de man lung for his aire?
Suppose on DC land grew coral instead Of vsgc-
table,
And de coral WAS all plonge in de neT2
Should It not be grand confusIoni
Should we not die mon ani2
To fud on dc land all de water,
And only some sand in dc sea ?
But Nature is .foTt aH'iablei
Size watch every chose wis her eye,
She knew le froia from ie chaDd--
She know de wet from de dry.
Corbleu have grand satisfaction
To read in ono little book
That Nature is coraon-bleB--
In English frst-rate cooki
idee Sabine Ma fol!
Her purveyors, Time and Thought,
Have boil the sea and bake DO rock,
And serve dem up wis port
Ah, ha! and then Ma Dame,
She brew one bowl Of punch,
Ofolements tres aneieH,
And serve him up for lunch.
All here you zee la poet
is aissi demoissae;
She put in her apron Nature,
And serve az nahtrC.
-Ns,g York EreHing Post.
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FLOUR! FLOUR +!

NETCALF, MCCLELLAN & CO., would res
Va peciiniiy announce 70 the citizens Of Or
Jeans County, that they are manufacturing, and
keep constantly on hand, Flour from western
wheat Of the best quality. which they will sell
a. lo~ ~ can be bought 10 this vicinity ia large
or small quantities. Also shorts, Bran and other
coarse feed on reasonable ternH. Give Us cali
aud try houae manufactures
Glover 1au -, tsba az
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B. W. HIGHT, PRINCIPAL,
ST. JOHKSBURY ACADEMY,

Fall Term begins Sept. 9Th, 1859.
Winter Term begins Nov. Sh, 1859.
Spring Term begins Feb. 10th, 1856.
Summer Term begins May 10th, 1860.
JAS. K. COLBY, PRINCIPAL,
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WONDERFUL DISCOVERY

DIRECTIONS Buy one Of Grover & Bakers
Celebrated Family Sewing Machines
Iailors and Dress makers wishing 10 purchase
good Machine will have the chance to see them
IN operation in every village in Vermont. The
undersigned is the only Agent in Orleans and Is
sex Counties, for Raymonds Ten Dollar one
thread Machine; decided BY competent Judges 10
be the best cheap Machine in use; not Liable to
get out OF order, works equally as well on thick
as thin cloth. ! am the only Travelling Agent
flor l. G. Phinney, corner Main and State streets
Montpelier, VII for Grover & Bakers Sewing
Machine II finishes its own work il requires
no re-spooling; it astens its own end each stitch
is Independently locked; makes a seam that will
not zip. Window shades and fixtures put up 10
ordor. Remember Health must be preserved
Every one can have good Machine for from Ten
10 pne Hundred and twenty-five Dollars. Those
purchasing Machines will have instructions for
using them.
70 Ofice-Barton Village. All letters ad
dressed to
22Yl Z. J. WILLIAMS.
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WESTERN LAND AGENT.
WILLIAMS HAS COME!
LADIES NOW Is YOUR TIME!

III EALAH must be preserved The great
est Med'elne OF the 18th century II will
cure Headaches Sideaches, Long faces. Sweeteps
the temper, brings back Rosy Cheeks, Sparkling
Eyes, firm step with the merry laugh, which
makes Home pleasant around the happy