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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-02-20
4 Direct Vote el the People.

Ilis said that if the Contention now sit /
ting at Washington, to arrange some plan
of adjustment between the border States,
looking TO the reunion of all the States, do
not agree upon some feasible plan; that
they will propose TO submit the PROPOSE !
lions Of the Conference directly 10 a vote OF
the people. We believe thaiif the people
had an opportunity 10 settle these troubles,
they would do it speedily and satisfactorily
The difficulty is 10 get the matter before
them. The m ere recommendation OF The
Conference at Washington would not be
sufficient The State Legislature would
have to provide for holding such an cleo
lion, give authority 10 the election officers,
and make an appropriation TO deiray the
expenses of the election. Some of The
Stale Legislatures would probably not do SO.
Would our own! We cannot pretend 10
saw what it would do in such event, but we
believe thai if consulted The public wish
and the public good, tha. j, would provide
the means for popular expression OF oPin-
ion upon the issues now involved IN the
present crisis There is not the least doubt
in our mind what the result would be-
The ballot-hox would decide that the people
OF this country are in lavor of the Union, and
Of such guarantees as will secure peace in
the Union, and consequently the continued
prosperity OF the country. But however
they might decide, the question properly
belongs 10 them, and not 10 the Representa-
lions of parties or of sections. Practically
The PEOPLE seem to be OF no account with
the politicians. They are set entirely aside
in the South By the leaders who have inIti-
ated secession; and in the North The doml-
nant party seems 20 take the last election
as conclusive OF public opinion upon ma
tional issues But if the Government Is go
! ing TO pieces through the bad management
| OF partisan politicians, whom The people
have trusted with power, the least the poll
/ ticians can do is to give the people an oP-
portunily TO save it. So says tie Public
| Ledger.
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lNIRE WALKING AT BEEToE.-Last Thurs
day was gala-day in the Town of Benion,
this Comfy PRoF. Pace gave one of his
wonderful exhibitions at that place which
was Witnessed by tremendous galheting
OF people, OF both the feminine and mascu-
line gender All appeared to be satisfied
that the disciple of Btoadin performed The
feai of walking the wire. forward and back
ward, with as much apparent ease as they
could exhibit walking upon Terra fJma.-
The wire was attached TO the roof of Mr.
John j. Stiles Hotel, thence across the
street TO the housetop of dwelling. The
people began to gather, from far and
near. about the middle OF the fore noon,
and they continued TO come until the per
formance commenced, which was a lew
rnisuies before 2 O'Clock p. M There was
no;hiug occurred during the whole day TO
mar or disturb the peace and quiet of the
village We noticed one or two slight Vra,l-
gies, which might be expected at such large
gatherings, bnl in few moments time they
all 6iesD orer he roads through Benton
and adjoining townships were breaking up
nicely, the latter part of last week, but
since new hand has had hold of the bel
ows, and blew up considerably colder.
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Hen WATER.-There has been general
breaking up in the Susquehauna Ever; the
ice aud drift wood came down by The acre,
a few days age. This is early in the sea-
son; but We scarcely need look for another
hard freeze this winter We may expect
rafis in short time. The high water done
con-ide rable damage through the Wyoming
Valley. at certain poinas. II interfered with
the running OF the Lackawanaa aud Blooms
burg Railroad cars..at several places, caus-
ing dsienlions. II is said that the road was
completely submerged a good portion OF
the distance of this Valley. The water was
thought to have been higher than il had
been before for sixty.six years.
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THE Peace Congress were reported TO
have adjourned few days since, bu: from
laler advices it appears 10 have been a
false report. Their proceedings are all
done in secret session, hence the scarcity
Of sensation aulcles. Il is feared the work
of this assembled wisdom will avail no.h-
ing all appear TO be waiting for a new era
to be established in soar national admins
iralion, efier which things viii shape Them
selves pretty soon either for the better or
for the worse. e8a f -
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The Boston Bee says " General George
Washington Morrison Mutt, of Manchester,
N H., is the most remarkable phenomenon
of the age. He Is tweniy-nine inches tall, is
sixteen years of age and weighs irile
over two dozen pounds. HIS health seems
perfect; his cheeks are rosy as an apple
He is decidedly the brightest manikin cons
ceivable-carries himself with dignity, an
swers all questions put TO him with prompt
intelligence and is model-a very small
one it is true-ot poliieness and sell posses
sion. The General paid US quite a visit
Yesterday, and expressed himself pleased
with Boston. We commend the General 10
the public as one whose acquaintance IS
worth seeking-a small package OF human
nature but really choice one"
This distinguished Liiipuiian now ex-
hlbiiing him self at Ely's Hall, is truly The
greatest wonder Of The day Humanity pro
duces few such miniature men, endowed
with so much Intelligence aud ACTIVITY
There was large audience OF young iolks
from the schools 10 see Gen. NUrr, yesler-
day afternoons Miss BelIon and the General S
brutner are also prodigies. But Gen. Tom
Thumb don't begin 10 be such q miraculous
little fellow as Gen. NUTr. He is certainly
the smallest as well as the most perfect
specimen of human nature ever exhibited
in this IOWA. 1t is we'll worth the price OF
admission, TO see these pretty, happy Lilil-
puiian specimens OF the human family.
See adyertis ement in this paper.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-02-20

TIE managers of the Lackawanna and
Bloomsbury Railroad, have seen FIT TO dis
continue one of their passenger trains, for
= while. Il is The morning up train. A
passenger car has been allached 10 freight
:fain, which will be an accommodation 10
all those who wish TO travel overlhe road in
advance of The lime forthe running Of the
regular passenger train. The taking off OF
this train We suppose was done for the pur-
pose of eeonomisiHg These are asgful
times for railfoadss They will all be ask
ing legislative favors should the condition
Of our country remain as il is any consider
able length OF time. ezsz
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-02-20

Mr. c. B. BRocEwAy, has our thanks for
a copy of the minutes of the fourth annual
session of The Columbia county Teachers
Institute, held al OrangeviIle, December
last, printed in pamphlet form. The pro-
ceedings of This Institute wers written out
at considerable length, ard make pamph-
let OF res pectable size. Mr. B. was Chair
man Of the Committee on publication. and
we understand had The whole control OF the
matter. He has succeeded in getting the
work as well done as could be in this Sec
lion, AID al a re,y losr figure The Repubti-
can Office executed The work. II was OBJ
tanned through a letting.
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OaAEeRvlLLE AcADEmy.-On Saturday last,
we had the pleasure of visiting this new
institution, in company with our friend,
JAMES S WooDs, who is one of the most
active Trustees Of This Male and Female
Academy. This building is one OF the
most handsome and best arranged in The
northern part of Pennsylvania. The inte-
rior part OF the Academy is completed, and
with little labor the exterior will be finished
The site upon which This building is erect
ed could not have been more desirable !;
and, in short, the gentlemen who have had
the control of this enterprise certainly have
given evidence of sound judgment and
good taste. A school is already in session
in This new edi6ce, under the supervision
of Prof. ]. A. SHANK, young man of large
abilities, and amply qualified for the task,
We despeak for. this. .lnstllution liberal
support, and hope The citizens of Columbia
county will look 10 their interests by pat
ronizing this Academy
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The Tonnage Tax.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Tonnage bill
purposes to pay into the State Treasury
Communication of said tonnage tax so as 10
make the amount of debt, principal and
interest the sum of $500, 900 per abEum.-
The amount is TO be paid in half.yeariy in
staInenis, and be continued until the year
1890, when all the debt due by the Com
pany to The State is to be paid in full The
Company is required to pay all ordinary
taxes to the State upon all their property
and assist in the construction of a number
oil lateral railroads
The aid to be given is a loan TO the ex-
tent of the tonnage tax accrued from Au-
gust 1857 TO the passage OF this act and II
is TO be divided between the Charters VAL
ley Railroad, Pittsburgh and Stenbenville,
Fayette County Railroad, West Pennsylva.
MIA Railroad (between Bairsviie and But.
ler) Ebensburg and Cresson Railroad,
Chambersburg and Allegheny, Bedford
Railroad, Tyrone and CiearfieId, and Milf
lin and Centre The sums are 10 be pro-
portioned TO their respective lengths TO be
applied exclusively 10 superstrueture, and
10 be paid in nsialments, as the respective
roads are graded in sections of ten or more
miles. Upon these conditions The State
fi5sraies The Company from the payment
of all tonnage duties prospective and re-
Prospective.
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Legal Notice.

M ~ The Orphans Court of Colum-
sTNeG< bta County:
skSN NSS In The mater o. The Petition OF
<lSES Lucas Fahrlnget, for decree OF
r'5SssV specific performance OF tie con-
tract tor the sale oil real estate, between the
SAID Lu cas- Fahringer aud Sebastian Hover
Iais OF Locust township, Columbia county,
deceased.
Notice is hereby given 10 the Widow,
heirs and legaiees OF the said Sebastian
Hover deceased, 10 appear al an Orphans
Coutt TO be held al Bloomsburg, OF The
first Moudsy of May next. 10 answer the
Dbl or Parulion OF the said Lucas Fshrlnger,
ptaying The Court 10 ceclee The specific
performance Of the coulrac. between him
self and said Sebastian Hover, according
10 the lrue inlen. aud meaning thereof,
Otherwise specific performance OF the same
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TIE MoRRILL TARIFF BsLL-The spe-
cial Committee of the Senate on MorrilPs
Tariff bill, have. reported il with numerous
amendmeEits Some vital changes have
been nude, which will not only delay the
passage OF the bill in the Seaaies but will
probably prevent its passage in the House
The rates in this bill have been reduced SO
- q, .,,f<.r,,. r,srt sxi,h the Tariff Of 1876,
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PosT OFFICE REGULAToE.-We would
again remind the public that ''Postage must
be fully prepaid by stamps" on all letters
or packages addressed 10 Governors, Heads
OF Departments, and members of the Leg
isalure, OF this and other States, in default
of which they will be sent 10 the Dead Let
Ter Office, Washington, ID. &.
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SHAmoKIN BANK-There are none of our
country banks whose stauding at home is
better than The above named one, and this
we lake it, is the best proof The public can
have of lis real position, for il is always
good sign 10 have ones. neighbor speak
well of US
Being determined 10 keep our friends and
the public al large posted in regard 10 the
soundness of our monied Institutions, we
feel called npon, after careful inquiry, TO
state, in this manner. the result of such in
quiry.
The gentlemen at the head of this Insti-
tuition are strictly business men, whose
standing is unimpeached and the manner
in which they have conducted the affairs of
the Bank, through the late trying times, is
deserving OF the highest praise, and we re-
peat that we believe il 10 be in as good a
condition as the best of its neighbors, and
deserving, as it is sure 10 receive, the con-
fidence OF the whole community .-BickneFs
Counterfeit Detector.
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THE votes for President and Vice Presi-
dent were counted in Congress, on last
Wednesday. Mr.. Lincoln had $50 electo-
raj votes, and was declared duly and con :
stitulionaly elected as President OF the Uni
ted States Tor 1 years from the 4ih of next
March.
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USExAMPLED SuccEss.-Upward OF Two
Thousand students, from hbty one different
States, have been educated for business al
the Iron City College, within the past five
years the majority OF whom are now en-
gagged as book keepers and clerks in many
of the most prominent Mercantile, Manu-
featuring and Banking Institutions in the
country. No other institution OF learning
has accomplished so much for the young
men of our country, in the same time,as the
Iron City College Of Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Proud d bs d Democrat.

Ths5queaionSaas asksd lately, says an
exchange, if ihers was > Democrat in slf
this proud land who was notproud of'beng
a Dernocratq We can answer for This
County, that We have no other kind here =
They feel pride and satisfaction that
their votes have not been the means Of
bringing on the hard times; it was not
Democratic votes that destroyed the busi-
ness Of the country; mol their votes that have
set the North and South 10 wranglIng not
their votes that have. year by year. des-
troyed The fraiernal feeling OF common
people; not their votes that have snapped
the morals of the nation not their vote that
have sundered, one by one, the ties that
bound the Union of our States; not their
votes that have made imminent revolution
in our midst. and imperiled the greatness
and power of our country. The Democra-
cy are not chargeable with any of The ca
Iamines-pres sent or prospec,ive-ihai Ell
feet the people
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vaSo S6odouee

TENHE undersigned would respectfully no.
4 iy his customers VII are owing him
III md ne .s S1o' Ibs bs, rHos 10 come ne design.
course ofa lew months He desires 10 have
all his old and new iaccounis square: up
promptly aud with satisfaction, hence the
publishing of this notice. word 10 Tie
wise Is said 10 be suffice5S
JACOB F. DhETTERiCH-
Blnomsbnrg. Feb s 1861
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SENATOR BoUND, of this District, has our
thanks for Report OF The Auditor General
OF Pennsylvania, upon Railroads. KLINE
and OsTERnoCr have oar iud remembran-
ces
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Mr.. LINcoLN's BIaTpDAY-The President
elect was born on the 18Th of February,
1909, and is therefore fifty-two years Of age,
and in the vigorous maturity of life.
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SEVERE CoLD The winter has been one
of unusual severity, both at home and
abroad The dalles abound with dispatches
showing that "a many places the lhermom.
eter was 80 deg. below zero. In Europe
the cold is occasioning intense suffering
amoug the lower classes. The inhabitants
of London and Paris are enjoying uninier-
rup,ed skating for days, which is very un-
usual, In the former place great difficulty
is experienced in keeping alive The tropical
animals in the Geological Gardens.
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Hallolcug's Pills and Ointment Health s
Happiness-How few people ever consd-
er the close alliance existing between these
two great boons of life; men remarkable
ior there tact aud knowledge in the ordina-
ry routine OF business, betray the most
Iamenlable deficiency III This respect they
are lavish of gold in the preservation OF
their propert- by an annual expenditure of
thousand of dollars in insurances, yet al the
same time they exhibit the most reckless
hardlhood with regard 20 health, and fail to
evinoe solitary thought on the direiul
ravages which the ceaseless drudgery OF
business has upon the BRAIN aud the con.
stlulion A lew dollars invested in these
medicines would secure them policy OF
assurance against disease, and create
happiness and buoyancy OF spirits which
the wealth of Goconda could never realise,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-02-20

SECESSION OF TExAs.-The Texas conven-
ton passed secession ordinance on the
Ist inst, by vote of loo TO 7. The ordi.
rance is TO be submitted 10 the people on
the 22d inst, and, if ratified, TO take effect
on The 22d of March. Gov. Houston is re-
ported 10 have recognized the Convention.
He thinks the people will decide TO 60 with
The South, if confederacy is formed. Tex
as will resume that independence which
she came into the Union TO maintain.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-02-20

Isaac v FowLER's BoSDsMEs.-In the
United States District Court at New York ,on
Thursday, the jury released Messrs George
Law and Guetavus A. Conover, the bonds
men of the late postmaster OF that city. 10
their findings, the jury declared that Fowler,
al the time the bond was executed, was a
del falter to The amount of $40, 900 and up
wards. and the federal government knew it
TO be so. $50 q ss
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FlRE.-We learn that Gns, Mill, belong
ing TO Messrs Hoffman & Hayman. situate
in Centre township, was destroyed BY FIRE,
consuming considerable amount OF grain,
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SAD AFFAIR IN WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP We
learn from the Express, that on Tuesday last
the wife of James Doyle, who resides in
Williams township, this county, left her
house 10 fetch water, and on her renrn
found that her two small children, whom
she left at home had set fire 10 themselves
the bed and cradle, in her absence. aud one
of them a child OF eight years, was dead,
while the other, as we are told, has since
died. The cradle and the bed were both
burned up. How they took fire, and other
particulars, we did not learn.-Easton Sen.
tinel
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" Our local column is entirely crowded
ort IN This week 5 issue.
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FRoM TIE ELMIRA AADyERTIsER.-Over tve
hundred children, from the various schools,
attended The levees OF Gen NuTT yesterday
afternoon. The audience in the evening
was large, composed OF ouri first class citi-
zens. About two thousand persons have
attended the four levees, and The usual
expression is, the General far excels any OF
the LIliputs ever exhibited in this town.
The General is seventeen years OF age,
finely proportioned, about as tall as alady's
parasol, carries himself with much dignity,
has bright sparkling eyes, ruddy cheeks,
light hair, very small hands and feet and in
fact is the most perfect specimen of a man
in miniature ever in these parts. No one
can look apon him without feeling emo.
lions of delight, as he is easy and graceful
in his movements and pleasing in cOnver-
sation. ALI should see him and his little
companion, Miss Belion, before they leave.
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GEsERAL JACKSON ON CoERGoN-ADvIcE
OF A PATRIor.-General Jackson, in his
farewell address to the American people. in
March. 1897, thus alluded 10 coercion. He
said !:
"If such a struggle is ever begun, and
the citizens OF one section Of the country
are arrayed in arms against those OF anolh-
er IN doubifll coEfict, letihe baiile result
as il may, there VIII be an end OF Un.on, aud
With IL an end 10 the hopes oil reemen.-
The vicfo ry of the yiciors would MOI secure
to them the blessings Of liberty. i would
asenee their wrongs, but they wongt them-
selves snare in The common ruin"
These words OF The venerable PATROL
ought to be inscribed in letters of gold and
everywhere distributed: 4 ciUd trar Is The
end of the Union-. Letno Republicans, after
Ibis, presume TO quote Andrew Jackson in
favor Of Coercion.
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TRACT OF LAND,

adjoining neler Swenk on ihe North, Dan
ie. Beaver on The South, William Irvm on
the West aud Pelsr Swerk on me Ea.t,
couts ming ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHT
ACRES, more or les NhsreO are er,c,
ri two dwelling tou-eS, fame Bank barr.
Wagon House, aud other out buildings. d
A GOOD APPLE ORCHARD,
about Ninety Acres cleared and under goo.
cultivation Late lhs estate of said dee d.,
-ilua'e N The township ni Locust aud cuuu-
X aforesaid
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Gen. Geo. Washington Norris IN NAlf,

Standing on the hand OF his Brother, .s-ra
Levees OF Cen Mutt, the smallest person
in the world of his age, I6 years old, 29
inches in hight, aud weighing only 24
pounds-sbout half as large as Gen. Tom
Thumb-iu company with The dis,insush-
ed little Fairy. Miss BELTON. the smallest
and pret;iesi Lady living of her age, is well
educated, and a fine vocalist.
PROGRAMMES:
Introductory remarks.
song by the little lady.
3 Miss Belion compared with oiIers.
sou9 by Gen. Mutt
s Gen standing on hand OF his brother.
A com arson Of ihe Gen'l with small
boys.
dialogue between Miss Belon and
RoGuia Mutt.
Gen walks through the house.
Gen in military characters
10 Miss Belion in the character OF an old
lady.
IL Gen sings comic song in character.
They will give Levees in the
COURT HOUSE, AT BL00llSBURG,
AS FOLLOWS:
/ Levee, Thursday afternoon. Feb 2S;h, at
O'Clock.
2 Levee, Thursday evening, Feby 2slh, at
I II O'Clock.
I Ig- Admission - cIs-Children 10 cls.-
/ Doors open "a and 81 O'Clock.
4 Feb 2Oth, 1861.
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PUBLIC SALE
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

IN pursuance of an order Of the Orphsns'
Il Court of Colombia county. on
FRIDAY THE 29rH DAY OF MARCH
mexi al 10 O'Clock M The forenoon, P-tier
5. Hewig and Juhu Z. Waller Executors,
OF tie la-t will aud testament of jacob Hi
wig late Of Locust township, ia said county
deceased, wall expose 10 -aie, by pnbi c
Nendue. upnn Ihs prsInI.es. a celldIn
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WE learn that night school has recently
been organized in Sagebnrg. under the su-
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JACOB EYERLY. Cle,k.

Cor DITIoNs OF SALE.-Ten PEI ceut. At
sale. balance OF one ihird on FIRST day nf
Apni 1861, one third fir,t day OF April 1862,
wnh iniere So aud ons third on the fret day
al 4 pul 1863, with interrsi. balance aller
pay ment OF hrsl April 1861, to be sscnre'i
oy judgment bord AID mortgage. Deei
10 be delivered on first of Aprli, a, The ex
pense OF the purchaser, and on hIs securing;
The Gnpaid purchase money by bJBd aud
NOR Sd7e.
PETER $. HELWIG, ! r.
JOHN P WALTER,