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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-05-08

A NOBLE REPLY.-A gentleman from one
of the "Border States" has a son on board
the Steamer Harriet Lane, now of Charles
ton. He is young man of fine talents and
the highest cultivation. A few days since
he wrote to his father, inquirisg what
course he should pursue in case his own
Stale seeded, TO which his noble hearted
father replied "DIy son, stand By the
glorious stars and strips as long as there is
breath in your body" That father is not
of the Republican patty" but true patri-
OF, who would not see this magnificent
fabric dissolved but would stand by the
Union at all hazards. He would have that
flag which has been sustained by strong
hands and stout hearts, which, amid the
din of battle, has waved proudly in The
breeze, protected by our brave sons, ard
these would sooner shed their hearts blood
than see it lowered into the hands of All
enemy. II has been wet with the tears of
The widow and the faiherless and the wind
ing sheet of the soldier on the field of bai,ls
1.-THE standard of gallant band,
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COUSINS.

Uncle Toby says ii is a favorite dodge of
young and fascinating widows, and young
widows are always fascinating, TO get you
TO look into the feminine eye to discover
the particle of dust that is irritating that dell
icate organ, but the man who looks is
sure "goner." Handsome girls inclined TO
hirt do not resort to that use exactly 10 en-
trap fellow, but they will manage to get
you to call them Cousin and under this
very lender, but assumed relationship. they
will play the very deuce with ones unso-
phisticated affections and cozen you at last.
One can get along so rapidly in love making
under the cloak of pretended Cousiuship,
for you can make the most ardent protesia-
tlons and show the most assiduous atten-
tions, it being understood that you are in
fun you know-only keeping up the char
acer OF Cousin. Oh the untold mischief
that has been caused by youths reckless
ly conseniing 10 be Cousin to a confirmed
fiirt. 1t is very pleasant at first, we grant
you. You call TO see your new relative,
and she meets you with smile and blush
that make her eyes look the brighter, ex.
claiming-"Oh. am so glad 10 see you,
dear Cousin" Then how bewitchingly she
laughs at the joke and how rapidly you be-
come euiranced. You salute her good night
with "Adieu, sweet Coz and then laugh
as if the kiss you had received in joke
wasn't going TO kept you staring wide
awake all night in downright earnest
You are bewiIdered by the rapid manner
in which everything appears TO be advan-
cling, and some fatal night, overcome by the
combined influence of moonlight and a
brandy cock tail, you fall upon your knees
and declare your love in straiEs particular
ly turtle dovey 10 your pretended Cousin,
who (being fliri is tired OF the farce by
this time) draws herself up with offended
dignity and assures you in a tone that
brings you at once TO Jour senses and your
feet that "you are presumirg altogether 10
much on a Jest, Mistsr Jones r' This is a
clincher and if you are not ninny you will
be very careful how you call bewiching
firt "Cousin" agair..
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UNION.
BY GEO. P. MORRIS.


This the word beyond all Others
Makes US love onr country most,
Makes US feel that we are brothers,
And heart united host
With hosannas let our banner.
From the housetops be unfurled,
While the nation holds her station
With The mightiest of the world
CUoRUs.
Take youf barps from silent willows.
Shout The chorus oil the free
estates are all distinct as pillows,
Union oue-as is the scalp
From the land OF groves that bore us,
He's traitor who would swerye
BY the flag now waving o'er us
We the compact will preserve!
Those who gaiu'd it and sustain'd it,
Were onto each other true,
Aud the fable we'll is able
To instruct US what 10 do.
CHORUS.
Take yonr harps from silent willows,
Shout the chorus of the free
estates are all distinct as bilIows,
Union one-as is The sea-"
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A JoKE.-On one occasion, two or three
friends came down for days shooting and
as they often did, in the evening they rowed
out into the middle of the little lake in an
old punt. They were full of spirits and
had played off one or two practical jokes,
ill, on getting out of the boat, leaving him
last, one of them gave it a push, and out
went my father into the water. Fortunate
ly it was the landipg- place and the wafer
was not deep, but be was wet through. Ii
was playing with edged tools 10 venture on
such tricks with him, and he quietly deter
mined to turn The tables. Accordingly he
presently began to complain OF cramps and
stitches, and at last went indoors His
friends, getting rather ashamed of their
rough fun, persuaded him to go TO bed,
which he did. His groans and complaints
increased so alarmingly, that they were
almost at their Wits ends what 10 do NV
mother had received quiet hint, and vas
therefore not alarmed, though much amused
al the terrified efforts and prescriptions of
the repented jokers. There was no doctor
10 be had Tor miles, and all sorts of queer
remedies were suggested and administered,
my farther shaking with laughing. while
they supposed he had got fever or ague.-
One rushed up with tea kettle OF boiling
waller hanging on his arm. another touered
under Tin bath and the third brought the
mustard. My father at length, as well as
he could speak, gave ou, in sepulchral
voice hat the was dying, and detailed
some most absurd directions for his will,
which they were all too much frightened TO
see the fun ot. At last he could stand it no
longer, and after hearing the penitent often
ders beg him 10 forgive them for their un-
fortunate joke, and 10 beseech him 10 be-
lieve in their remorse, he burst into per-
feet shout of laughing, which the thought
at FIRST delirious frenzy, but which Ultimate
ly betrayed the joke.
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OEI.y PRIsTER.--aHs is only pfinierln
was the sDeering remark Of leader in the
circle OF aFisiocracy. Well, who was the
earl of Sianhope He was only a printer.
Whal was Prince Frederick William, who
married the Princess Royal Of England -
He, too, was only printer. Who was
William Caxton, one OF the fathers of fiilera-
ture he was only a printer Who are
G. D. Prentice, Chas. Dickens, M. Theirs,
Douglas Jerroid, G. P, Morris, N. P. willis,
and Senator's Dix, Cameron, BigIer, Vice
President Hamlia, Ex-P Postmaster General
King, Ex.Eovernor Packer. Horace Greeley,
and many other leading men of The day p
They were oniy printers. What was Benia
min Franklin 0Gly printer Every
one cannot be printer--brains are neces.
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Gboite poetrn.
THE EARLIEST RUBIN.


Among the cherry branches
A bird is singing clear;
A rudy breasted robin,
The first bird OF the year.
The sky is dark above him,
And snow is on The ground-'
No spring warmth in the breezes,
Nor pleasant sights around.
Yet cheerful from his station,
Upon the leaflssssfes,
He sings the song o. summer
And giadness yetto be.
The sarchin on the sidewalk,
Soon as he hears the lay
Looks up, and for moment
FsrgeIs both task and play.
The little school girl panses
While pleasure and surprise
Peep out between the frInges
That shade her merry eyes.
The slender, fair haired maiden
Walks on with slower pace.
A look OF tender longing
Upon her lovely lace.
Each breaihes the wish most cherished;
They know the simple spell
Familiar to our childhood,
And all believe il well.
s'Soon as the earliest robin
OF spring your eyes shall view,
Wish land before the year is out
The wish is granted you."
The boy has asked for treasure
OF top, and kite, and ball
The little gypsy ianguishes
For tea-seI or Tor doff.l
The maiden but her iancies
How poorly can guess
II longs she .or lover,
A bracelet or a dress.
And la wish the fondest,
Arose when first heard
The clear notes OF :hy singing,
Thou happy omened bird.
So soft and vainly uttered,
YeI still of lite part
o, give me back the dear. lost place
In my beloved one's heart
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E"Look here, Jim. got two brudders
possessed ob wonderful genus" Sam,
what is Oar genius Z" Zone am mighty
smart skinning eels, de oder sneezer for
sucking eggs"
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"rake Hold Of nIy Hand. =

eTake hold of my hand" says The little
one, when she reaches slippery place, or
when something frightens her With the
fingers clasped lightly around the parents
hand, she STEPS cheerfuily and bravely
along, cIinging a litiIe closer, when the
way is crowded or difficult: and happy, in
the beautiful strength of childish faith
t.Take, hold of my hand,'' says The young
vert,uembling with the eagerness of his
love. Full well he knows that L he rely
on any strength of his own he Will stumble
and fall; but If the Master reach forth his
hand, he may walk with uEwearied foot,
even on The crested wave. The waters OF
strife or of sorrow shall uot overwhelm him
If he but keep fast hold ofihe Saviour.
"Take hold of my hand, - faliers the moth
er, feeling that she is all TOO weak for the
great responsibilities that tbrong in he path.
Where shall she leatu the greatness of the
mission-:he importance of the field that
has been assigned TO her? And learning it,
how shall she fulfill it, if she have not the
sustaining, constant presence of One who
loves His people
@Take hold of my hand," whispers The
aged one tottering or through the shadows
that grow DINNER In the distance. and the
darkening eye looks forward, TO see if ii can
discern the first glimmer of The heavenly
home, the weary pilgrim cries out, even
as the child beside lis mother, for the Sa-
siour's hand.
o, Jesus! Friend and elder Brother when
the night cometh, when the feet are weary,
when the eyes are dim, stake hold of our
hand. p Ck1istian Infeiiigsnesr.
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MrxlEG Up THE BABIEs- Some time ago
there was dancing parry given up morrill,,
Most Of The ladies present had little babies,
whose noisy perversity required too much
attention TO permit their mothers 10 enjoy
the dance. A number of gallant young
men volunteered to watch the young ones
while the parents induIged in breakdown
No sooner had the women left the babies
in charge OF The mischievous rognes than
they striped the infants and changed their
cloths giving 10 one the apparel Of another.
The dance over, it was then time 10 go
home, and the mothers hurtiedly took each
: baby in the dress Of her own, and started,
sorns 70 their homes ten or ffieen miles off
and were far on incif way by daylight
But The day following there was prodig-
ious rev ia that settlement; mothers dis
covered that single day had changed the
sex Of their babes, observations disclosed
startling physiological phenomena, and then
commenced soms Of the ialless female pc,
des.riauism. Living miles spart, it Isqui-
ed Two da5ss so uninix he babies, and as
mans months % restore the women 10 their
naturally sueei dispositions To this dag
il Is un,sals for any Of The baby mixers 10
venture xi9hin the ,errilorjj = Csalifornia ra-
-.
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REVOLUTIONS are but the thunder-storms
OF Justice. Civil war is necessary to try
the stamina of people. No nation ever
became truly great without passing through
this red ordeal 1t is but the efforts oil the
body polite 10 throw off The corrupt humors
which disturb its normal action. The re-
suit is the iestof strength. If ii becomes
chronic, then the disease has eaten too
deep; if the struggle is severe but final,
then the State rises rejuyenaied and rain.
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PRomIsINe BoY.-"Tommy my son, what
are you going to do with that club 'Send
it to the editor, of course" "But what are
you going 10 give it 10 the editor for ~
"Cause he says if anybody will get him
club he will send them copy Of his pa
per" The mother came near fainiing, but
retained consciousness enough 10 ask ;
"But Tommy, my dear, wha, do you sup
pose As wanted of club l'' s'Well don i
know" replied the hopeful urchin, sunless
it is to knock down the subscribers that
don't pay for their paper
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wIf four dogs with sixteen legs. can
catch twenty nine rabbits with eishiy-seVen
legs, in four minutes, how many legs must
the same rabbits have 20 get away from
eight dogs with thirty two legs, in seven
teen and half minutes!
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u"OH, pray let me have my way this
time % said a young gentleman TO his lady
love. "Well, Willie, suppose | must this
once, bui yon know that after we have mar
ried shall always have a Will of my own
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%T think have seen you before, sir ;
are you not Owen Smith 4" sob, yes Pm
owin' Smith. and owin' Jones, and owin'
Brown, and OWN everybody"
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n A lady officer, if she wished TO give
the word "halt'' to her troops, would do il
somewhat in this wise :-"You soldiers, all
OF you, now mind, order you, as soon as
have finished speaking 10 stand still, every
one of you, on the spot where you may
happen 10 be don't you hear me halt. /
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The less man knows, the wider he
tears his mouth open. Ii is impossible for
a fool TO keep his jaws shut, as it is tor a
sick oy ster to keep his shell closed.
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Y An Irishman having looking glass
in one hand shut his eyes and placed it be-
fore his face. Another asked him why he
did so. "Upon my sowl," replied Teddy,
Sits TO see how look whin Pm aslape."
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9A boarding house keeper adveriises
to furnish gentlemen with pleasant and
comfortable rooms also one or two gentle.
men nth plcss.
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~"You look said a wag, to a pale
haggard smoker, 'as if you had come out
of the grave TO light your cigar, and couldn Z
find your way back"
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II An Apostle of Democracy-Gunpow
der 1t makes rich and poor, prince and
peasant, master aud slave, all eqnal.
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~ The Stars aud Stripe-May they long
wave from every house in The land.
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y yoLUNrEEa5-Pray 10 God and keep
your powder dry.
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u In Fashion-Clean shaved faces
This is bully for The BARRIERS.
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al what time was Adam created 4
A little before Eve.
The national Republican., 1861-04-02
THE TROOPS FROM TEXAS.

The following, from the New York Herald, Of
! Sunday morning, gives more in detail, and with
some corrections, the account of the landing Of
the United States troops at Key West and Tor.
tugas, telegraphed from New York, and pub
lished in our paper Of yesterday:
"The steamship Daniel Webster, Captain
Miner from Brazos Santiago March 10, Fort
jefferson Oath, and Fort Taylor 25th, arrived
here yesterday afternoon, with United States
troops on board. She also brings as passen.
gers
MRS. o. L. Morris, child, and servant, first
artillery.
"Major F. j. Porter, Assistant Adjutant Gen.
eral.
"Surgeon A. N. McLaren, medical depart.
ment.
Assistant Surgeon c. Sutherland, medical
department.
"Captain W. B. Johns, third infantry, com.
manding Company c.
"Captan II. B. Clitz, third infantry, com.
manding Company Il.
Lieutenant E. R. Platt, second artillery,
Company NJ.
Lieutenant A. Shipley, third infantry.
Lieutenant j. Mel. Hiat, third infantry.
Lieutenant G. d. Bailey, second infantry.
"The Webster sailed from the mouth Of the
Rio Grande on the 18th instant, at the same
time with the General Rusk, having
"Major W. II. French, first artillery, com.
manding Company X, first artillery.
" Lieutenant o. L. Morris, first artillery,
commanding Company M.
Lieutenant S. F. Chalfn, Company X.
"Lieutenant j. W. Robinson, Company L.
Lieutenant II. W. Closson, commanding
Company F.
Lieutenant W. NJ. Graham, Company M.
"Lieutenant r. Fl. Jackson, Company l..
Companies L and NJ, and the officers at.
tached, for Fort Jefferson, Tortugas.
Also, Companies and X, and officers, for
Fort Taylor, Key West.
"These troops are withdrawn from Texas by
order of the War Department, and not at all in
consequence of any action of the late General
Twiggs. There were left at Fort Brown, when
the Webster sailed, one company third artil.
lery, Captain Dawson commanding, and two
companies of second cavalry, Captain. Stone.
man commanding. The posts in the upper part
Of Texas had generally been abandoned, and
the troops were being concentrated on the sea
coast. Colonel Backus was at Fort Brown, and
two companies third infantry, under Major Sib.
ley, were expected soon. The Indians followed
the march of the troops, aud committed great
havoc among the people, killing some, and run.
ming off their stock. Major Sibey chastised
some of the savages. Great fear is felt all
along the line of the Rio Grande, and indeed
the whole frontier of attack from Indians Cor
tinas was understood to be simply waiting the
departure of the Federal troops to recommence
operations on larger scale than heretofore,
and in which he was checked by the army Of
last year."
The national Republican., 1861-04-02

Union. pere forbidden fruit to us, and there
,cere the northern parts Of Merico.'
"And Vice President Stephens, in speech
delivered at he same place some weeks after.
wards, said:
Restore peace, set our people quietly to
work out their own destiny from this point of
departure, and we would GO on from one step
Of glorious development to another. We ,rould
expand sonthWdrd and ioestpard, to the east
and to the north, until there wouid be no com.
plant about territory
These proclivities and aspirations cannot
have escaped the attention of the British and
French agents in the United States England
and France are both profoundly interested in
the destinies of Mexico, and scarcely less in
those of the West India Islands. Not only are
large debts due them from Mexico; not only
do they hold mortgages on the customs and
revenues; but they maintain considerable
trade with the Republic, which trade they are
anxious to enlarge. They cannot be idle spec
tators, then, of the designs of that organized
band of filibusters which calls itself the Con.
federate States. Their interests are in jeop.
ardy and they must sooner or later, take eff.
cient steps for protecting those interests from
menace or INVASION"
The national Republican., 1861-04-02
THE SECRETS LEAKING OUT.


All the important business of the Montgom.
cry Congress having been transacted with
closed doors, it is only with the lapse of time
and by piecemeal, that the country gets at the
points of its secret debates.
The scope of one of these debates is stated
in the following paragraph in the Charleston
Mercury:
"As the new Constitution has been formed,
there is nothing to prevent the admission Of
Northern States into the new Confederation
A vote Of two.thirds is all that is requisite
and, after the secession Of Virginia, Maryland,
North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri
and Arkansas, there is likely to be no great
difficulty in obtaining this vote. In thus con-
structing the fundamental law, of course a
struggle has occurred in the secret session Of
the Montgomery Congress, in which those re-
fusing to close the door against the reception
of anti-slavery States have achieved victory.
Thus the policy Of ultimately admitting the
anti.slave States of the Northwest Grst, and at.
terwsrds Pennsylvania, New York, ct ceterd, is
obviously the programme or prevailing idea OF
the Montgomery Congress. The Union is not
to be reconstructed on terms of the old Const.
tuition. 1t is to be reorganized on the new ba
sis, and we are in danger if the views Of the
Constitution makers are carried into practice,
of being dragged back eventually into political
afiliation with the States and people from whom
we have just cut loose"
1t it this reconstruction, so odous to the
Charleston Mercury, which Mr.. Breckenridge
indicated in his recent speech in the Senate,
and which promises to be the ground upon
which the remnant of the Northern Democracy
is to be rallied for final contest. 1t is to be
argued, that as the seeded States will not
come to us, we must go to them, and that the
Montgomery instrument is really an improve
ment upon the work of the men of 1887.
When politician, as well informed as Mr..
Breckenridge is, can dream that such union
affords ground to stand upon, it is not doubtful
that it prevails largely in the Southern Confed
eracy, where the general ignorance as to the
condition Of affairs at the North, is so pro.
found,
The national Republican., 1861-04-02
THE ARCHER GUNS.

We learn that nothing up to this date has
been done by the War Department, in respect
to the guns made by DR.. Archer at his private
foundry at Bellona, except that, in reply to his
application for the balance of money due
on his contract, he was informed that the
money would be paid, when the guns were
delivered at Richmond according to con
tract. General Cameron has countermand
ed nothing, and has never given any or,
ders which could be countermanded. 1t is
simply case Of an old contract, which the
The national Republican., 1861-04-02

~k is reported that the Secretary Of the
Treasury has ordered all the vessels seized at
New York, for having clearauces from officers
in ports of seeded States, to be released, and
the fines incurred to be remitted. There is no
court in any civilized country, which would en-.
force fnes in such cases. Where the entry Of
vessels into ports is lawful, their clearance with
papers from the officials actually in authority
cannot be unlawful. If the United States do
not enforce their jurisdiction in Charleston and
Savannah, they must recognise the conse.
quences of such an abandonment of their juris.
dictiou,