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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-05-07

UsHE Spring Term of itaI- lns'Itni.on wi
j commence on the 7h of April next.
The Principal will be assisted by able
instructors, and a. ample iacsiiiieS will be
afforded 10 qualify Students Tor Ieachirg
for business or for more extensive course
IN literature, liberal share OF patronage
g. again solicited.
Pupils who do not come from home, or
are noi pot under the charge o, near reia
tives. mnsl board al The Seminary, and be
subject 10 the regulations tnersot- They
must provide their own towels aud have
each article of cIothing distinctly marked.
Eleven weeks rors,iiute qnaFter and
sshere Willie a vacation OF about SIX weeks
ia nd summer.
Boarding, washing and Tnitinn. with
furnished rooms, will be S25 per quarter,
ote hall payabie in advance.
Tuition snhe IN Common branches. 50 90
: including advance Algebra
mathematics his nry &c. 90
ia La,m, German or French
fsash exlraj GO
For tUrihsr par irniars address
WM. BURGESS, Principal.
MillviIIe. Col co., Feb. 20, 1862
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A New Barber Shop,


Estofe Of Phiip Hartman, iafe Of Scott tosva
ship, Columbia county. deceased
ETTERS OF administration oB the estate
II al Philip Hartman, late oil Scou Town
ship, Columbia county, decd, have been
graB.ed, by The Register OF saie county, 10
Henry T. Reilly, who resides IN the town.
ship and county afore rementionee All per
sons baviug claims or dem ands against the
estate of the decedent, viii present them
10 the administrator for settlement, and those
indebted 10 the estate are requested TO
make payment immediatelysfn the under
eigned. HENRY l, Kelly,
Scotttwp. April 80, 1862. Admr.
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A LArcHABLs FRENCH MIRACLE The well
known French Missionary, Father Brbain,
was always poor, for the simple reason that
he gave away everything he had One
evening he asked for nights lodging OF
the curate of the village through which he
passed, the worthy man having only one
bed shared it with him. at daybreak Faith
er Bribain arose according TO custom, and
vert 10 say his prayers al neighborins
church Returning from his sacred duty,
he net beegar who asked aims. Alas,
nv friend have nothing" said the good
priest mechanically putting his hand into
his breeches pocket. where. to his sstonish-
meut. he found something hard wrapped up
ia paper. which he knew he had not left
there He hastily opened the paper, and
seeing four bali crowns in it, cried out that
il was miracle. He gave the money 10
the beggar aud haslened to he church 10
return thanks TO God The curate soon after
arrived there, and after Briban related the
miracle with the greatest nnction. the Gu
rate turned pale, put his hand in his pocket
and in an instant perceived that Father
Bribain, in getting up in the dark, had taken
the wrong breeches he had performed a
miracle with the cura,e's crowns.
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The Tax Bill

Since the report Of the tax bill published,
was given 10 the public. several new amend
msnts have been made to il as follows:
For kissing pretty girl 500
For kissing homely one $200-the extra
amount being added probably as punlshi
ment for the mans folly.
For ladies' kissing one another $1,000
The tax is placed at this rate in order 10 break
up the custom altogether II being regard ed
by our M. C's as piece OF inexcusable alb
surdity.
For every Irritation 10 cents.
girl $500
For courting in the kitchen 25 cents
Couriing in The sitting room so cents.
Courling in the parlor SlO0.
Conrting in romantic place $500, and
so cents for each offence thereafter.
Seeing lady home from church % cents
FOR each offence.
Seeing her home from the dime society 5
cents-ihe proceeds TO be appropriated TO
the relief of disabled army chapIains.
From lady who paints so cents.
For wearing low necked dresses 81 90
For each curl in lady's head above ten
cents
For every unfair device for en,rapping
young men into the sin OF malrimony $500
For wearing hoops larger ;hau len ieet in
circumference 8 cents for each hoop.
| Old bach's over thirty $40.
Over forty $50.
Over fifty $50, and sentenced to Danish
ment in Utah.
Each pretty lady to be taxed from 25 cts
to S25, she to fix the estimate on her owr
beauty Ii is thought that a very large
amount will be realized from this provis
| ion
Each boy baby 80 cts.
( Each girl baby 20 cents.
Families having more than eight babies
are not 10 te taxed
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The following incident, says The Indiana
polls Journal is related as having actually
occurred al PiusbuTg. Capt Moorman was
on Gen Johnsoa's staff and while riding
along with with the latter, morally wonn
ded Federal Soldier called out, For Gods
sake give me some water !" The captain
dismounied, gave the dying soldier some
water, and, at his request, pulled from his
knapsack the likeness OF his vile and chill.
dren, that he might rest his eyes upon Them
once more The Captain was compelled
to return 70 duty. and just as he was mount
ing his horse he was struck by spent ball
which stunned and rendered him insensi-
BILE. and when consciousness returned. he
found himself a prisoner il the Federal
Camp Capt Moofman is now confined IN
Indianapolis, al private house we believe,
quite i'll, and though still a prisoner. is The
recipient of iha, kind treatment which hu-
manit, to suffering foe fully entities him
10 -E1chanee.
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CP Private William Scott was pardoned
last summer by the President after being
sentenced 10 be shot, for sleeping on his
post. The President went TO the camp of
the Third Vermont 10 see that the pardon
was received Scot was killed al Lees
Mills, Yorktown, and with his dying breath
he prayed for the President. He was inter-
red in the presence of his Regiment, in a
little grove about two miles in rear 70 the
rebel fort, in the centre of grouo OF holly
and vines: few cherry trees in full bloom
are scattered around the edge In digging
his grave a skull and bones were found and
metal buttons, showing that the identical
spot bad been used in the Revolutionary
War for our fathers who fell in a righteous
cause The chaplain narrated the circum.
stances to the boys, who stood around with
uncovered heads. He prayed for the Pres
ideu, and paid The most glowing tribute 10
his noble heart that we ever heard.
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Executors Notice.

Estate Of Chrlstopher Heller, late Of Mi6fi'.
fofrnsh,p, Col CO., deceased
r ETTERS tesiameniary on the estate oi
II Christopher Heller, late OF NJ film twp,
Columbia county deceased, have been
grauled by The Register OF Columbia comp
", to Samuel Heller, residing in HoIlen-
back township, Luzefne county. All per
sons indebted 10 said estate are requested
70 call aud make immediate paymeut and
those having claims or demands will pre-
sent them properly aufhe nticalcd for settle
rnenl 10 the undersigned
SAMUEL HELLER, Executor.
January 8. 1862 ct
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Yorktown.

Yorktown, as every reader knows, is
memorable as the place where Lord Corn
wallis surrendered the British army to Gen.
Washington, October 18th, 1881, which
event terminated the revolutionary war 1t
is the capital of York county, on the south
side of York River, aud tweniy-fonr miles
towards Richmond from Fortress Monroe.
The Town il OF no importance, as it never
contained thousand IL habnan,s Glouces-
ter, spoken OF as having water batteries, is
directly opposite Yorktown, on the porh
side OF York RIVER 1t is a small village
and the capital of Gloucester county
York River is formed by the junction OF
he Pamunkey and Mattapony Its lowest
pari forms bay generally two or three
mile wide until il enters Chesapeake Bay
between York and Gloucester counties At
Yorktown II is contracted al one mile IN
width Here is the best hsrbor in virginia
The river is navlgable for large vessels
twenty miles above Yorktown, and the
distance from the month TO its remo,es
sources is I2O miles Thirty miles above
Yorktown is where he Pamunkey and Mat
tapony unite From this point railroad
runs 10 Richmond ihiriy-seven miles dis
tant.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-05-07

Life is made up of little things. He who
travels over a continent mus. go step by
siep. He who writes book must do 1t
sentence by sentence. He who learns a
science must master it by faci,and principle
alter principle. What is the happiness OF
our life made up of Little couuesies. lit
lie kinduesses, pleasant words genial smiles,
friendly letter good wishes, good deeds.
One in million, once in lifetime, may do
an heroic acton but the little things that
make up our lie. come every day and every
hour. If we make the little events oil life
beautiful and good, then is the Whole life oi
beauty and goodness.
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Gboils postrp.
The GOOD SHIP UNION.
BY H L. P amALER.


I he gale is bursting DER us,
And fast the ligh:nings fiy
While the great peals OF thunder
Rend all The southern sky;
Up 10 the heavens the waters
Dash in their frantic rage,
But the good ship Union fIdelh
Through all the war they wage.
Will she live through tie tempest?
Do not her .imbers strain
Will she be see at morning,
When the storm is lulled again
Oh yes, through ali lhe darkness,
God rules on land and sea,
And the crew u no sail within her
Are praying company.
When The storm clouds, low mutterng,
Roll of all spent their wrath,
And The sun so long in hiding
Streams ouf above her path,
Thea will The good ship greet il,
With the old flag at The fore
Aud her children all be blessed,
IN the days OF yore.
God guide the good ship Union,
Whatever wind may blow,
From The suliry land OF cotton,
Or the northern plains OF snow;
No black, black night of treason
O'ercloud our sun again,
Ant no star fall ever 10 the earth
From all oar glorious train.
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BLooNsBVRe COLUMBIA COUNTY Pa WEDNESDAY 1862
POPPING THE QUESTION.

Fair Sally and her lover Mat,
Clo,e by The fire in silence sat;
A dish OF apples, rosy faced,
Was tween them on the table placed.
In vain poor Mat essayed 10 speak,
While blnshes maniled Sally's cheek;
For well she knew what Mat would say t,
If he could only find the way
To him she cast side long look,
Then from the dish an apple took,
And deity slicing il in twain,
She passed halt 20 the silent swain.
Nailooked confu-ed then frightened up
And said, as be the apple took:
"Now Sally, dearest, unto me,
As kind as TO this pippin be-
You've hoIUeG the apple, pray have me"'
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UA touching scene from the battle field
is thus related by wounded witness from
Newbern -
. The Liesienani was in advance OF his
men in The bayonet charge, when voiley
from the enemy shattered his right leg and
the Captains left. The were both removed
and laid side by side, when William called
TO the Surgeon, and said, Surgeon you
must ampuiate my leg; | canno' stand his.
The Captain tried 10 persuade him not to
have il removed, but he was determined,
and said il mus. be done. The surgeon
then administered chloroform ard ampnta-
led his leg As soon as the operation was
performed, William called for cigar, and
smoked il very leisureIy until the fire was
near his lips. The Surgeon then came
along and inquired FHow DO you feel now
Lieutenant p' 10 which he replied. Very
comfortable, bui | feel as il the stump OF a
leg you cut off was on again AND the toes
were cold " The captain SAID il made hin
shudder 10 hear William speak so cody
and he iurned his head so as 10 look in hli
face. A. he gazed at him he thought hi
eyes looked strangely. At tina, momen
William sal Up, and in a voice which neve
sounded louder or clearer, shouted TO hi
men, forward, march ~ and fell dead"
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NUMBER 18.
Graceful Aet.


Gov. Morgan, the Republican Governor,
New York. has done neat thing, in nom-
mating for Harhor Master, Col. Michael
Coreoran. The Colonel is democrat, bur
he is poor man: brave and patriotic, and
still suffering in the hands of the rebels,
and Gov. Morgan has passed by some one
of his political friends 10 confer an appoint
ment which will afford something hand
some TO the Colone's family Il is well
done. The iidings OF this remem brance
will cheer the whole body Of Union prson-
ers in rebel dungeons showing them that,
though absent, they are not forgoiien.-Mi-
ners' Journal, PoasUiHe.
The above looks very much like counting
the Influence and votes OF The adopted cilis
zens, and ee think il hui neghborly act
on our part TO remind the editor of that oath
we read in his paper some time since on
this subject. ABIDE from the editors sell
known hostility to .tiore'gners, this very
graceful aci'' OF The Republican Governor
OF New York, is of no eanhly benefit to
either Col Corcoran or his family. Colonel
is not here 10 draw the salary of Harbor
Master. nor is he in position TO execute a
power OF Attorney 10 others TO draw il for
him, and consequently the appointment
conferred upon him by Governor Morgan
is but an empty compliment --Ponsvile
Standard
The New York correspondent OF the Phil.
adelpha Ledger, under date OF April 18th,
r. Il
scarcely appreciate the com mplimenl paid to
that gallant man. by The Governor and SEN
ale, in making him Harbor Master Even
if there were no reason 10 suspect the sim
certy OF The Albany politicians, in the mat
J ter, The appropriateness OF the proceeding
| is not visible. The posi- of Harbor Master
has always been occupied by scurvy poll
; itician which Colonel Corcoran is not, and
never was. The appointing power hther-
to, has always bestowed if upon some par.
tiZan avorite, who is likely TO command a
7 good many votes on election day, and the
g confering OF SO empty an honor, now, up-
1 on brave but unfortunate man. who is still
\ prisoner in the hands of tFfeenemy, a
g Richmond, and who cannot. therefore, &C
!, cept it if he would, savors strongly of wha
: is called Albany management If the Gov.
ernor and Senate were really desrous oil
q doing some hing for Colonel Corcoran, for
S which he himself would thank them, they
g might have recommended an appropriation
y for the benefit OF his family. As il is, when.
II ever he is restored TO liberty, there is an
: abiding conviction in this community, tha
o the President oil the United States will be.
:, slow upon the Colonel a higher Office than
g Nea York Harher Master and what is more
'r without the remotes; reference 10 the Irisl
} voie.' am sure, If Gov. Morgan and hi
/ friends could 5ut hear what the Colonel
D. connrymen have 10 say in reference
e their action, they would be convinced lhs
d it rendering him such a compliment al all
RS at such time, they we're, to say the leai
OF it very unfortunate"
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ADvERTisEMNTS.
Mime. DemOre>t's
QUARTERLY MIRROR Of FASHIONS,
GRE4T IMPROVEMENTS

VsHE SPINNER Number will contain Tour
Z large and splendid Fashion Plates, three
Ful: Sszed Pauerns, comprising the new
French Waist, and elegant sleeve, and a
Misses Sack, together with nearly 100 en-
cravings OF all the novelties ior Summer
bonnets, Cloaks, Trimmings: Children.s
Dresses, elc Valuable Information 10 Mil
liners, dress makers, mothers, and ladies'
generally presenting the largest and best
Fashion Magazine N the World, published
475 Bfoadu ay. and sold everywhere al 20
ceuts, or seni by mail pest Tree. on receipt
of the amount, Yearly 81 With the ioliow>
ing valuable premium.
Each yearly subscriber will be entitled
10 the selection of so cents worth oil plain
patterns, iron. the designs ic the book, or
from the show room, or they may be order
ed aud sed, by mail any time during the
year. by pa, iD2 The postage.
~ Spletdid inducements TO Canvassers
The sommer Rbmbsr will be ready on or
about the Isl of May.
April 30ih, 1882.
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" Com FoOie, in personal appearances,
is short thick set, compact, muscular and
formed for endurance; having constitution
of iron strength. Like Gen. Sigel, he IS
close student and devoted 10 his profession.
His hair is tinged with silver, and bis brow
bears the marks of severe thought; but his
form is erect, and his step elastic he is
endowed with rare conversational powers,
and i'm paris information as though il afford.
ed him pleasure. He can preach sermon
or fight battle with equal com mposurs- He
is much beloved by his men, whose cori-
fdence he enjoys in the highest dsgrss.
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SCENE BLTwEEN MOTHER AND SoN-A
most effecting scene occurred tie other day
on The avenue, in Washington, while the
California regiment was passing up that
thoroughfare AT the corner of Seventh
street an elderly lady and gentleman were
seen 10 alight from an omnibus. The lady,
upon learning that i, was the California reg
imeni then passing, ran towards the colonel
and very eagerly inquired if her son whom
she had not seen for a number of years. was
connected with his regiment. Receiving
an affirmative answer, The mother closely
scanned the passing plauoons, until her
eyes fell upon the figure OF her son march
ing along with his companions Unable to
restrain her Joy, she rushed into the ranks,
and clasped her boy in her arms. weeping
tears which only mother can weep over
her child. The platoon hated for a mo
meut, the men being struck with this abuli
ion of molherly feeling, and The long alb
sent son returned his mother'S embrace, the
big saIl tears streaming from his eyes and
rolling down his cheeks, which for years
perhaps had not felt their refreshing in1u
ence
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AgrfcuIturaI Notice.

gHvHE ciilzsns of the different cities and
a towns throughout the State are invited
20 compeiion for the place al which The
nexf ANNUAL STATE FAIR shall be held
Proposals containing inducements and adj
vantages. sent to The undersigned Com
rait,es, will be received up TO, and includ
ing May 10 next
Communications should be addressed 10
ether of the following persons
THOMAS P KNOX, Norristown, Pa.
AMOS E. KAPP, Northumberland Pa.
JOSHUA WRIGHT, Washington, Pa
CHARLES K ENGLE, Philadslphia,
JOHN r. RUTHERFORD. Harrisburg,
JOHN H. zsEGLER, Harrisburg Pa.
j. d. ZIEGLER Sec'y,
April 30. 1862 Harrisburg, Pa.
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A poor man gives his mite TO the cause
of benevolence, which is scarcely noticed
and the rich man out OF his abundance gives
hundreds of dollars, and the contribution is
paraded in the public journals as evidence
OF ais wonderful l,beraliiy And yel may
no, God see more in the gift of The one 10
please him than in the large donation OF the
o,her4
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A WEALTHY FEMALE MIsER The Coro-
ner OF Philadelphia. in searching the trunk
OF an old woman fiiiy-six years ofage, who
wes found dead in her he'd lew DAYS ago
discovered no less than s COO in gold sewed
in piece OF bed ticking. The arrange
ment was constructed with four pockes,
each pocket containing S40O in the precious
metal There was also found in a pocket-
book the sum of sIl7,1s, mostly in gold
making a to:al OF Sl,7i7,ls all of which
had been boarded by the deceased She
had lived in the capacity of chambermaid
al the Washington House, Chestnut street.
above Seventh. for number OF years, and,
last August, retired from that establishment
and rented a room in a house near Ninth
and Market street where she lived by her
self, and was finally found dead as above
stated Letters found in her trunk gave a
direct clue as to The whereabouts oil her rel
atves who reside in New York. The cor
oner Immediately wrote TO brother OF 'he
deceased, respecting the discovery OF the
money, &c The brother al once adopted
The legal preliminary measures towards "a
king out letters of administration, and al
the effects of lhe deceased were handed
over to him few days since.
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BiOomsb,trg, Col co., Pa

T The Richmond Whig says that such
Generals as Floyd and Pillow ''are sores
upon the fair body oil the Southern confed-
sracyn A loyal editor says, "Yes, running
sores. no doubt.n
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NEW BARBER ssEOP.

Orposife fhe Courf House and neat door 10
Democrf Office
THE undersieEed,r respectfully informs his
friends and customers shai h. has opsned
A New Barber Shop
In Court House AlIsy, next door below
tie Office oi the Coiunhia DrmoeEai. where
ne will be hsppy TO wat upon all cu~toInefs
aud from long experience and street a'ten-
lion to business, ne hopes to merit and re-
esive a liberal shsrt OF public patronage.
EAH sh,nes here done IN decenef and
in onler.u THOMAS BROWN
Rloemshuro March 5 ls6c.
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DYiEG SPEEcH OF Ben MCCULLouGH The
last words OF distinguished men have al
ways been a matter OF Interest 10 the world
Those of Washington John Marshall, John
@. Adams. Webster and Calhoun, are re-
membered ard often repeated. And now
those of Ben Mccullough have passed into
history. When the surgeon, with faterng
voice and tear 10 his eye, told him he was
dying, Ben looked up, and, with unalierlng
counienanee and in firm tone remarked,
/. Oh He'll ~ That was Ben's last Ben
evidently knew where he was going. lie
greeted his haven as be was about to entel
i'll Louisville journal.
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FRESH ARRIVAL
NEW MILLINERY GOODS.

\ fully snnasnce toihe citizens 6f Blooms
burg aud vicinity thai she has Ju>i receiv-
ed from the eastern cities her
spring & Summer Millinery Goods.
sll OF which she H. prepared 10 make A
and sell al very reasonably low tie y
ure. Her as-ort m. nj OF goods are 80
litiIe superior in point of iusabil,iy as we'll
a. is.tpfnIne~~. 10 any offered in shis section.
She fefSrns thanks Tor the liberal pairon,
age she has received aud respectfully So
licils a continuance OF The same
MARY BARKLEY.
Blso-nssura, April % 1862.
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How TO FoRGIvE RIvAL.-Resolve that
YOU will love and wish well to the man who
has failed Go to him and gel acquainted
with him, il you are both true men you will
not find it d fficult TO like him II is per-
haps asking TOO much OF human nature 10
ask you to do all this IN the case OF he man
but as regards anything else do II all. Go
to your successful rival, and heartily con.
graiuIate him. say frankly you wish II had
been you; ii will do great good to him and
TO Yourself Let it not be that envy, that
fast growing iend, shall be suffered in your
heart for one minute Boyd
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STAR OF THE NORTH
PUBLIsHED EVERY WEDNESDAY, BIZ

WM. n. JAC0Bf,
Office on Main ST., srd Square below Market,
TERMS:-Two Dollars par annum il paid
within six months from The time of snbscri-
bing two dollars and fifty cents If not paid
within the year No subscription taken for
a less period than six months; no discon-
tinuahce permitted uplil all arrearaees are
paid. unless al the option OF the editor
The terms of advertising viH be as tototDs:
One square, twelve lines three times, 81 90
Every subsequent insertion, 20
One square. three months, 90
One wear. 90
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FOR THE STAR"
A PAINFUL TRAGEDY.

o. what is woman. when religions ray
Lights not the clouds that hover round her
way,
Her life a tempest. death a wretch forlorn,
In sorrow ,ine as in sorrow born"