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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-02-19
From the Upper Potomac.


The Wheeling lnteIiiseucer of yesterday
[Feb 3dl says;
." There were many rumar- in the city
about the condition OF things at Paiterson's
Creek. 1t was said that our forces were
again threatened there and would in all
likelihood make another mastery advance
in the wrong direction. OF course these
runlors are MOTTO be relied upon. Nearly
all the ammunition in store here was exam
ined yesterday and got ready for shipment
to Paltersou's Creek, but there is nothing
in that 10 induce Us 10 believe that there is
anything unusual going TO happen. The
best evidence OF an approaching fight that
we have seen, is prevalent sense ot brass
buttons an shoulder straps in aud about the
city"
correspondent OF the Inlelligeucer also
| furnishes the following:
=" On the 3Olh alt, a party of Federal cav
airy went out from New Creek, on the
| Northwestern Turnpike, leading TO Remney
as far as Jas. FIeming's, nine miles west
otRomney, where they halted, having gone
|
But one Lieienant, wishing to have lite
more fun, started off on the Romney end of
The road as banter 10 all that dare follow,
and Immediately seven others joined. The
main party went down to the mills owned
by Jas. Sheets, Ia REBEL and known as
Sheets Mills which they burned. con-
sidered this wauton destruction OF prop
city, as II had never been occupied by the
enemy, and contained considerable guam
| tity of grain belonging to Union men, at the
time ii was burned. Ii was also paironized
principally by Union men.
The eight men spoke of going tow
ards Romney to have a lille more sport,
were soon 10 be gralfied, for they had pro-
ceeded OUT about mile, aud were making
turu in the road near the house of Mr.. D
! A. Leatherman, firm Union man, where
they discovered parry OF rebel cavalry
They Immediately sci up yell anG started
after them, the rebels having taken the
I alarm, started pei-mell across a meadow.
Our men being but short distance behind
! fired alter them, and say that they emptied
! three saddles. The rebels had taken MIR
! Lealberman prisoGer, and were Just ready
to start for Romney, where they intended
TO press him into service, when our troops
happened 10 be just in time 10 prevent it,.
! Mr.. LeaIherman was then directed to mount
| his horse and go with them. They had
proceeded but short distance when they
/ discovered about forty rebel cavalry coming
after them. They fred several shots at sour
men, which passed harmlessly over their
| heads After which the rebels returned 10
| Romney, where ! am credibly informed
there are nc; more than 1900 rehels under
| Gen Lofiug. The oihers went to Sheets
Mills where they fell in with the res: of
! their company, aud all returned in safety To
( New Creek, Mr.. Leatherman among the
number. And now | would say, that to
Union men il seems passing strange that
they must thus be dragged from their homes
and pressed into the rebel army by 1000
rebels, vs. bile there is such heavy force Of
Federal troops in aud on The borders OF
their country"
Moral remedoies will moi eradicate nhvs
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-02-19
HeaIthful ObserYantss.


|. To eat when you do not feel like il is
brutal, nay, this is a slauder on the lower
animals they do not SO debase ihem-
selves.
q Do not enter into sick chamber on
an empty stomach, nor remain as watcher
or nurse until yoE feel almost exhausted
nor sill between the patient and the fire,
nor in the direction of current of air from
the patient towards yourself, nor eat or
drink anything after being in a sick room
until you have rinsed your mouth thor
oughly
3. Do not sleep in any garment worn
during the day.
A. Most grown persons are unable 10
sleep soundly and reireshingly oyer seven
hours in summer, and eight in winer the
attempt TO force more sleep on the system
by nap in the daytime, or "second
nap' in The morning, renders the whole
OF the sleeps disturbed and imperfect
5. Some of he most painful 'stomach
aches" are occaisoned By indigestion this
generates wind and hence distension 1t
| is often promptly remedied by kneading
the abdomen with The ball Of The hand. skin
TO skin, from the lower edge of the ribs
downwards because The accumulated ali
is forced on and outwards along the alimen-
larry canal
g. When you return to your house from
a long walk or other exhaustive exercise
go TO the fire or warm room, and do no
remove single article of clothing unit
| you have taken cup or more of some
kind OF hot drink
7. In going into colder atmosphere
keep the mouth closed, and walk with
rspidity sufficient TO keep off feeling 0
chilIiness.
8. Two pair of Thin stockings will keey
the feet warmer thar one pair of greale
thickness than both.
3. The "nighl sn eats" OF disease com,
on towards daylight: their dealhly clam
miness and coidness is grealey modilet
by sleeping ia single, loose, long wooler
shirt.
10. The man or women who drinks
cup of strong tea or coffee, or other stim
slsnt in order 10 aid in the beuer perfor
nance OF any work or duty, public or pri
Vale, is fool because it is TO the body an,
brain All expenditure of what is not We
cot il is using power in advance. and thi
can never be done, even once, with per
, feet impunitY.
IL The less man drinks OF a1ythin
in hot weather The better, tor the more vi
drink, until even ice water pals and be
comes OF a metallic taste, The longer 20
can put off drinking cold water on IA
morning of hot day, the better you will
feel AT night.
IL. Drinking largely at meals, even c
cold water or simple teas, is mere hab
and is always hurtful. No one shout
drink at any one meal more than quartz
of pint OF any liquid, even Of cold water
for il always retards, impairs, interfere
with heahhiol digestion.
ls II you sleep al all in the daytime,
will interfere with The soundness of yor
sleep at night much less if the nap be /;
ken in the forenoon.
Il. short nap in the daytime may
necessary 10 some Let it not exceed te
minutes to This end sleep with the for,
head on chair back or edge oi the L
BILE.
Is. Never swallow an atom of FOG
while in passion, or if under any gre
: mental excitement whether of depressir
or elevating character; bruies won.
it,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-02-19
Qhoife poetrn.
CUT OUT.


Ii ia many years since fell in love
With Jane Jerusha Skeggs
The buxomest country giri, by far,
That ever went on legs.
By meadow creek and wood and dell,
so oflen we did walk,
The moonlight smiled on our meeting lips
Aud the night-winds learned ourlalk.
roamed all DER the neishbor's farms
I robbed the wild wood bowers,
tore myllroweeIs and scratched my hznds
In search of choisest flowers.
Iu my boyish love brought all these
To my dear J-rusha Jane;
But | would nj be so ioollsh now,
If was boy again
A city chap then came along,
All dressed up in Store clothes,
With asshiny hal and shiny vest.
And a musiacbe under his aose!
Hestaiked 10 her at tihgihg schbol,
(For her father owned farm,l
Aud she left me, her country love,
Aud took the new chaps arm.
And all lha, night never slept,
Nor could cal next day,
For loved that girl with ferveni love,
That noushi could drive away.
slrose to win her back 10 me,
But il was all in vain
The city chap with The hairy lip,
Married Jerusha Jane
And my poor heart was sad and sore,
Until the thought struck me,
That iusl as good fish sill remaineI,
A ever were caught IN The sea.
So wen, TO Methodist church one night,
And saw dark brown curl
Peeping from gypsy hat
Aud married that very girl
Aud many years have passed aud gone
And think my loss my gain,
And often bless The hairy chap
That stole Jerusha Jane.
The New York herald., 1862-03-23
NEW YORK HERALD. SUNDAY MARCH 2s 1862

sc'ai rays tho sun, and while its upward
part OF II escapes through the aperture made with the
ause'' VIA d continuation OF cold nights and warm
aays the sap wosld run Cor or three weeks but
csSat wa IN or frosty would stop it altogether
Az the close Of what ID termed good sap day. the
qud Is gathered by persons who tree gene
rally on snow Shoes, with buckets and is thus
70 ne "sagar camp, where during the night il is boiled
down u"t II arrives at the proper consistency This lat
ter operation rs performed ia th!s way:-whcn it
sumes the thickness OF syrup 1t is from the fire
and strained into barrel whore 1t is allowed stand
long enough to sete il Is then drawn of through faI
COT placed in the barrel above ths sediment is again
submitted TO the boiling process until the required soti
ty is attained which ssosrtaiasd by dropping OF
the syrup on the snow into cold water The syrup is
then run uto pans bowls cups any other description
of vessel that will contain H. and allowed to cool aud
har en-
Maple sugar be manufactured for ten cents pound,
and being superior quality 10 sugars, it will COM
mand a ready sale at that price.
The New York herald., 1862-03-23
THE DRY GOODS TRADE.

Tho following is statement Of the imports
of foreign dry goods New York for the week ending
March 20, and since Jan. | -
[oT the reek. 1860. 1851. 1862.
Entered at the port. 81 ,767 oI4 742,Sls sos O22
Thrown on nlarket..... 17oy,54l 1,4ss.Sl4 94s,77s
Entered az the port SAT $50 2o5ss 5a5 12
Thrown market. 81 .402 702 2O1S9,26f 1S65S,549
BY the above tabo it will be hat tho dry goods
entered at this port tho past week in excess OF se
Tor the same time last year, while thy were
aggregate since the lst Of January continues
to be below those in 1860 aad 1861. o. the
goods entered for consumption, manufactures Of wool
embraced S257,3i4 do OF cotton, SlG0 S34: six,
Sl24 e4l; flax, s5a,ol0, and mzcelaneo IS. sleoy7.
Tota, $50 S45.
The exports have been very limited tho past week.
The spring trade with The West not having opened,
navigation continuing t. be obsructed trade among
mission and obbng houses light and irregular The
most active sales being made by tho auct hocscs
which, as ageaera thing, were pretty well attended;
while staple, with desirable and SeasonaDe articles
Of fancy goods, sold readily at fair prices-gele-
rally at four months, with liberal discount for
cash. A sale of ribbons came of on Wednesday,
which proved in the satisfactory catalogue OF.
shawis, imported by Bernhard Hutton was sod
and realized fair prices. The sale Of hosiery heavy
In the Forenoon but C osed with rather moro spirit.
Other saes wero made during tho week, embracing mis-
ceiaeous articles at irregular prices according to the
styles and qualities Of the goods offered. Cotton domestic
goods were inactive, though with signs Of an in
creased demand at tho opening Of the spring trade with
tho West Hoavy shcatings and drills held ncmi-
nay at 14c. Prints selling moderately at 12c for
light ccored grounds including old Merrmacs four per
cent off, fourteen months spragc at IL five cent
or, -four months and ut 10c DO for Aliens. American
and punnill printing cloths at &C. for G3x64. De-
laines and challics were selling lightly at 17c. 19c-a
decline Of ton per since Of February Fancy
casmeres and Meltons we're active, especially for good
styles of goods. Carpetings were irner and sold
atI5 per over the prices carrent last spring Black
satinsts and plain woolers 10 fair demand ot the
concession from the highest figures four months since
The New York herald., 1862-03-23

time the guns fired II may bs necessary TO s'a,s
MGl he tp Of he SHE IL eli "a igha Tire rife ind
ieltHtiye Ms 97n a ca ri3s, and Is the cp Ia, hsIe-
~ "A an IS dtrecd upon he oh ect, the guns rs,loiHg
fO'A He totor mo guns ase placed parallel 10 each
duty o direct ng the sheld is gwen man. who is
termed the director" aud who occu elevated
posi- ION in rear of tho two guns from which he can look
over the 'ge Of the shield when bringing guns 60
bear upon the object TO be rel To protect his head
wh, ~ this position tho front upper oge Of the hold
Is htled with two stout iron malteis, with su1icen
81 Tor line OF sight between th en- We trust that the
midsip sections OF our finished iron ships will not be re
peated IL the construction Of the shield ship
ARMoS PLATES FOR su,Ps.
10 THE ED TOR OF LoNl usEs.
In your i'm preston Of this day Iocd C. Pagct is re-
ported in reply 70 question as TO amo plates 10 have
stated IN the House OF Commons last night his opBion
that tic seriority, If any, yet on the side Of tho
rolled plating lie admitted, at tho time. thst
here hat baen specimen OF hammered plating prepared
by heThames Iron Ship Company, which showed great
SUI erorty over all the other kinds of plating that hal
been tried. That however was sir gespecimen, and
uoh the whole he balauce OF advantage was rather IN
favor Of rolled plates"
beg to DO allowed to state THAI tho plates -four in
number) referred to by his lordshp, which we're those
forming the Warrior Target at Shoeburyness we're in all
all respects both Us TO material and mode OF man fac
ture precisely similar to those the sides Of tue
warrior and to these which are now forging for the
Royal Oak and the Minotaur.
In your naval and military intelligence of the nth
inst, report Is given Of tho trial of plates at
is that 'thc hammered plates supplied by tho Thames
Iron ship Building Company proved to be so superior
that VIII very PROBABLY be the cause or reopening the
question Of Hammered vs.. K lied Armor Plates.
Numerous trials VI pates forged by and taken at
random by the Admiralty inspectors during the progress
OF their manufacture have been made and in every in
stance with the same successful result. We are aware
that many hammered plates from other manufacturers
have not stood so well some rolled ones and doubt
tho opinion of Lord Paget has becn founded these
oorpa s0ns but We are sure that his Iordsbp did not
mean to imply that only single specimen OF our ham
mered plates had stood well and shown any suierory.
since the results or numerous trials show that
pairing the best hammered with the best rolled plates
The advantage is rather in favor OF the former.
JOHN FURD, Managing Director.
rhe Thames Iron Works and Ship Building Company
(limitsd). Orchard yard, Blackwan, f., Feb 49,
The New York herald., 1862-03-23

Ths sap from which the sugar is made is taken frotn
tree, which is known by various names, az sugar
MAPLE hard maple aud rock msps. II Is extracted in
thegoiiowns manner;As soop as tho sua bogns 10 OK
hibit is power in the spring tho trsss arc "tappcd'
generally with IN auger and in tho hole 70 inserted
piece OF elder With the ph forced OUT SO as 70 admit
the passage Of the sop runs from tho tree aud il Is
thus conveyed into vessels beneath. The sap seldom
forms stream in coming from the tren but osclpc.
at average rate Of about hundred drops per mute
truns onyvhen The thsrmooecr above rreolnq po,st
and II tho weather should continue in that stale il would
ceass altogether aier he expiration oftwoor three da,e
The sap driven iron tho ,runk AMI branches Of tire tres
into the roots by the COLL aod Is dtewn op again by tha
The New York herald., 1862-03-23
The NJ anufsc cture of Mar sugar.

Tho making Of maple sugar in the Northern States has
already commsncod and, the production this year is
likely TO bs largely in of any previous season. and
the trade that article having prospec. Of being moro
brisk and widespread It presumed few facts rotating
TO its manufacture will not be uninterestng
We give below from the returns OF 1850 tho
number Of pounds OF maple sugar made in that year in
tho various states in which IL is Produced and presume
that tho Northern States at least this year .he
will be doubled, owing to the high prices of cane
The New York herald., 1862-03-23
CITY CusImERoIAL REPORT.

FIoUn.-The market was dull and Inactive but without
change of moment prices Tho sales footed up about
5000 bbs, including Stare at SO 45 IS S. and
super fine State and Western at SIS rs IS SIX.
WHEAT was heavy and 10 ,ctye while saios quito
limited including Milwaukee club at 81 so, and Western
red winter at 81 SO 1t 81 SO.
Corn heavy, with sales OF 25 coo bushels at 5Sc
59o in store to 60c. delivered, For Western mixed
PORK quiet and sales light $i3 3TiI $13 60 for
mess.
WnssEy heavy and unsettled. and quotations were
nominal. &c. was bid and "a. 24h.c. asked.
The New York herald., 1862-03-23

TAR. LINES TREATS DISEASES OF FEMALES WITH
~ aeed success lie can be consulted al I5 Las
Thirteenth street. near Second avenue.
The New York herald., 1862-03-23
Z steel covered with hemp.

Every cable manufactured ani laid by us working src
sfuy except he three short lines at In shallow Satc
along tie shore Liverpool and Hoyhesd from Eng
land the Isle ~ Man, and The short line Prince Ed.
wards Island 10 New Brunswick, the first of which
broken ny the anchor OF the Royal Charter in the gale
wind just before she wrecked and the others by sh ps
anchnrs all o. which can be easily repaired. Cables be
perfectly protested from anchors or M airy In shallow water
~ has ng tb- outer wires made sufficiently strong.
The New York herald., 1862-03-23
Real Estate Sales-tlarch ~.
BY James NJ. Miller and William Kennedy.

story brick house, stable and !ot 141 East 36th
ST., 3O.4 front. so rear, by l55 and 1918 s7 100
2a6kxs2. ............ 10 500
story brown stone house and lot, 159 West 14th
ST., a5s1IO3 3....................... rs ,Ooo
House and lot IS Fast Broadway. 25x75...... $3.50
avenue, lsexlOo5.. ..... SITS
House and lease OF lot 11h St.. " n. west 6t,
avenue. 5000
House and lot adjoining above Observation-Disclosures. oC0
Lot 35th ST., $50 IT, cast Of 10th 25x959 200
House and lot 900 Wo%s "a tn St. 20 1x8S9 5000
House and lot south side 18th street. 362 # east Of
9Th avenue, 19xlo33 ....................... 6 425
Lot south side 59th ST. ESQ II W. 5h 50xl00 IL 600
Three lots south side 9th street, SO feet east Of
Sd avenue, 75x9s .................. 10 600
lot southeast cor OF New and 12sth 2Jxl00 900
The New York herald., 1862-03-23
THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.

PROPOSED REVIVAL OF THE ENTERPRISE.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-02-19

FRoM Arizona, AND NEw MExico.-Thc
Houston Telegraph has dates from Fort
Thorn, N, NJ, as late rs the 18Th January.
The Indians were getting very trublesome,
and still holder in their, dcpredaiions.
Scouting parties were being sent out after
them.
The whole Of Gen. sibleys command is
now in Arizona and New Mexico, aud the
advance movement was about to be made
on Santa lie. 1t was thought that the LIST
regiment would strike across to Santa Fe,
and miss Fort Craig, and let the I'd regi-
mcnt close on the fort, thus cutting of the
retreat Of the enemy.
Gen Siblcy had issued proclamation
taking possession Of the Territory of New
Mexico, in the name Of the Confederate
States.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-02-19

TnE LATEsr NEWs-ls from the Little
Rock Extras OF the sth aud lOih, insl.
Many conflicting rcpOrIswcre in circulation
In regard 10 the Federal advance up the
Tennessee River, some placing them MS high
up as Florence in the northern part OF
Alabama, $4,000 strong. The reports are
doubtless exaggerated, aud We wait further
ncws An attack has been made on Roanoke
Island, n, c., by the Federals, but an effort
of theirs 10 land Was failure. They would
no doubt renew the attack.
Aside from the above, the news Is unim-
pOrlanl.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-02-19
GEN. Va. ponx-1Eis officer has enter

GEN. VAS DonS-1Iis officer has enter
ed upon the discharge Of his duties as COM
mander of the Western Army, with all the
energy that is characteristic of the man.
The Little Rock True Democrat Of the 9th
inst, SAYS that lie remained in that city
but a short time, issuel his orders and LETT
for his head quarters at Pocahon'as. Col.
S. b. Maxcys regiment of infantry have
certainly been attached to Gen. Van Dorn's
command, and will probably be sent 10 Po-
cahonias. A call is $50 made for ten reg
inenls from hikausas TO rendezvous at
Pocahontas. The Democrat adds that there
is unusual stir in every military circle and
department, and stirring times may soon be
expected in Missouri.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-02-19

Il~ Gen. Albert Pike has proceeded TO
his command in the Indian Country. Capt
woodruffs Battery from Little Rock, it is
said, will form part Of his commani; also
Col Dawsons regimen, fiom the Western
part OF the State. The following is Gen.
Pixies Staff:
Capt. G. A. schwarzman, A. A. Generals
Capt. 7. Haiti, A. A. Adjt General; W. 8.
Pike, Aid-de-camp; Maj. VIM. Quesenberry,
Quartermaster Maj. A. ianigan, Commits
sary; D.. =. o. Hooper, Medical Director
and Purveyor; Cap. T. q. Mackey, Eagi-
neer Department.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-02-19

imE STEAMER CALHOUN BuRNr.. w
the steamer Calhoun was burned yesiero y
morning, IN East Day, having run Tue
blockade. East bay Is between the soy,h
Pass aud South west Pass. The calh,pn
len this port short lime since with . va
liable. cargo, and ran the blockade, di. lus-
ing OF her cargo in Havana She wa o..
turning from that port with a valual 20
freight, when on reaching East bay, Que OF
her boilers gave out, and.i was iound m-
possible 10 proceed further. In this cner.'
gency ii was determined 10 burn her, a.
il was accordingly done, to pr,v,pi nrr
falling into the hands oil tnc cnlt ken
thieves. Capt. Mcdonnell eui erw,1e al
safe, and VII prohatiy reach here &C.
~. e.. Lsita, ian. 2cth.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-02-19

MuNcHAusES OUrDoNE.-Lincoln's nc'
secretary OF war has told the biggcti IL
,e;. lie has issued general order o. ,h
Mill Spring affairs where Zollicoffer va
killed, in which he says:
"Thc courage that Ncountcred and san
qnished the grdtely superior number o. ih
traitor force, etc" lie will do. We wcr
:oli lie was brnuc scl.roescssed man
bl, his first general order shows him tob
4 desperate liar and cowardce is nrnrl.
allied to falsrhosl We need not feai r'ei
who depend on such ptlpablc ra's ,hoo K
succeed. We hid $500, and they o 45i
men. -
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1862-02-19
January II, 1854

At meeting heidi at Virginia Point, by the mem.
hers of Capt. j. A. Formwalt's company, January Rlh
1862. Wave Benge was called 10 The Chair, and ~
A. u. d. Ward ,,appointcd Secretary.
The following nam ed gentlemen were hppointt'
committee TO draft rfoutions expressive Of The Oh.
ject of tho meeting, eiz:
Lieut. j. NJ. johnson. Orderly y. q Cisrdy, Wn
NJ. Evans, sam'l Birdwell, A. NJ, McCrsrey. a. "
yinson and VIM. I,andreth.
On motion, the Chair was addcd 10 the COMMITTEE
The committee retired. and drafted the following
resolutions which we're unan imously sdopted:
Whereas, Capt. J. A. Fornvalt's company tsvibs
arrived al their destination with disIgtches and
SAFETY through this kindly furnished means ofirsrf.
narration and contributions Of the citizens Of Jh
son and Bosqne counties, voald most resP,e iiiiiy
tender their thanks fir The sans
Ps.orpsd, That with heartfelt ErAftiirde dow az
prs,iac and hank The kind si'uens ard lair lad -
Aeon, buchanan county, and kimtal, for ihtir
elegant rarics, dinner ard suprers given TO the
rant h'sn for tho cordial hospitality shown o. tie
ro,f esyt,laliy iy Mr. Garrett rf Sterling, or a..
INN .-7r sincere and heartfelt ihanis for the srre
P..s'red. Tha. he II irsfon Telegraph and Isiifs
II AID he reqre5ied publish he foregoing prsau.
bieSEd resolutions.
W. AR. d. WARD. ssc'y.