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A Prediction.

Al the late meeting oil Democrat; and
conservative members of Congreis, at
Washington, the Hon. VIM. A Richa rdson,
of Illinois, said
'' ! suppose | am regarded as a party
man. 1t is known to the gentlemen who
are present that within a few days past
have signed an address which has for its
object the reorganization of party. | did
SO because | saw disposition on TIE part
OF tae people for that very thing, and be
Cause saw il would meet the acce piance
of the American people,
After reference to the Democratic par
ty MIR. Richardson said
I" / do not despai. of The people OF the
Northern States coming up to the fol mea-
sure OF this occasion. For the State of Iii.
nois can especially say this. am satis-
fed that when we again assemble lere in
future Congress, the extreme Abolition
party will not have enough members on
this floor TO make roll call. agree in
what has been said about the country and
its good. We are TO preserve the Consti-
tuition as il is, and 10 restore the Ullion as
it was. II is not TO be tampered with or
impaired by any mere political partT."
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Where Is Hesea +!

The Harrisburg Patriot and Union says
Republican party was held in that place
last week, and that Hosea Carpenter was
in attendance with them. twas supposed
tina: the meeting had reference to the Loyal
League business. Hosea has been missing
some time. Where is he? The public be-
gin 10 feel anxious. Can't the Record or
the Gazette tell US? He is wanted at home
badly now. Candidates are declining, and
other important events Transporting daily,
changing the whole face of politics, and re-
quiring his immediate attention and super
vision.
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The army Vote.
THE SUPREME COURT DECLARES 1T
UNCONSTITUTIONAL.

Judge Woodward, of the Supreme Court,
rendered an important decision, this morn
ing, in declaring the entire army vote, cas-,
al the last election, unconstitutional The
following cases were before the court, on
which decisions were rendered. VIZ:
The Commonwealth US. Joseph Kunzman.-
Error 10 Philadelphia Opinion by Wood
ward, concurring opinion by Reed. Judg-
ment affirmed.
In re-contestsd election of District Attorney
for Luzerne tounty. Ceriorari to Quarter
Sessions OF said county. Opinion by Wood
ward, Thompson dissenting.
| In the first case, person was prosecuted
in Philadelphia city for illegal voting at the
late election, while he was in the service
OF the country as a private soldier. The
defendants counsel argued before the trial
was had, that the indictment should be
! quashed for reason that the whole army
vote was unconstitutional. This view OF
the case was sustained by the Judges of the
Court, and tie Indictment quashed. The
| Supreme court sustans this decision.
The second case came before them from
Luzerne coan;y, in which county, the can
ddate for District Attorney, Mr. Chase, who
had majority in the county, but was de
feated by the army vote, took an appeal
His opponent was declared elected by the
return judges, and the court of Luzerne CO.,
sustained that decision. The Supreme
court, however, decides the army vote un-
constitutional, and declares Mr.. Chase elect
ed.
This decision will make some important
changes in several officers elected al the
last election.-Harrisburg Telegraph, Aioy
22.
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THE WAR NEWS.
EXCITING WAR INTELLIGENCE.

General Banks Ataeked al Winchester Retreat
1oscards Martinsburg and Huper's Ferry
The Rebels in Fsree
WAsHINGroN, May 25-Despatches receiv-
ed by the War Department state that Gem
eraI Banks was attacked at Winchesl er this
morning, and has fallen back towards Mar
;insburg and Harper's Ferry.
The enemy are reported to be in large
force, and many reports state that the rebel
force has left Richmond and moved North,
TO take the offensive.
Official Despatch from Gen. Banks.
HEAD QUARTERS, Marlinsbure, May 25.-
To the Hon. E. NJ. Stanton, Sec'y OF War:
The rebels attacked US this morning al
day break, in great torce. Their number
was estimated al Is, 900, consisting OF Ew-
elFs and Jackson's Divisions. The fire OF
the pickles began with daylight and was
followed by artillery until the lines were
fully under fire on both sides.
The lett wing stood firmly, holding it's
ground well, and the right did the same for
time. when two regiments broke the lines
under the fire of the enemy The right
wing fell back and was ordered TO with
draw, and the troops passed through the
town in considerable confusion They were
quickly reformed on The other side and con
tinued their march in coed order to Martins
burg, where they arrived at 2:4O P. NJ a
distance of % miles.
Our trains are in advance, and will cross
the river in safe,y.
Our entire force engaged was less than
four thousand, consisting OF Gordon's and
DonEelly's Brieades, with two regiments oi
cavalry under General Hutch, and two bat
teries of artillery
Oar loss is considerable, as was that OF
the enemy, but cannot now be stated
We were reinforced by the 10th Maine,
which did good service, and regiment of
cavalry. Signed, N. P BANKS,
Major General Commanding
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Notice.

A LII persons interested are referred 10 the
4 provision ol the 9TH Section Of an Act
of Assembly passed on the eleventh day OF
April 1862, as folio VS.:
SEC That it shall be the duty OF every
city and county treas urer 10 sue for the re-
covery OF all licenses duly returned to him
BY the Mercantile Appraiser, ii not paid on
or before the first day of July, in each and
every year, within teH days after tha; date
and said Treasurer shall not be discharged
from any such license, unless he brings
suit 10 recover the same within said dale
and presses the same TO judgment and ex-
ecuiion as soon thereafter as practicable,
aud pay the amount of all such licenses re-
ceived by him into the State Treasury. on
or before the first day of October ensuing:
nor shall he receive any consideration on
such licenses, unless he makes payment as
aforesaid.
JAMES S. McNINCH.
Treasurer OF Columbia county.
TREAsUaER's OFFICE,
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THh deep and dark game-says the Bos-
ton Courier, and we echo it's language W hich
has been going on at Washington, amoL 9
set of Infamous politicians, mus, before
long become fully developed. When the
details of the whole plot are Numbered into
the ears OF the people, j: will be impossible
for The most stolid to fail OF apprehending
the design iu it's full enormity. Be il now
enough TO say, what has indeed been ap-
parent to those who have observed the pro-
gress OF events and have had the means of
information, that the set and deliberate pur-
pose has been pursued to prevent McClel-
Ian from gaining victories for the country
which would rebound TO his glory, as it
would re-establish the fortunes of the Re.
puolic-as an essential part of The scheme
which, in overthrowing the constitution,
would have established despotism on the
ruins OF the Union.
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The wickedness of Abolitionism is Illus
rraied in The extravagant expenditure of the
peoples money to buy the negroes of the
District of Columbia. instead of appropria-
ling that money 10 the relief of sick and
wounded soldiers and the destitute iami-
lies Of soldiers no have been killed in
The rebellion. Congress has not appropri
aied one dollar for The conveyance of disa-
bled soldiers TO their homes aud families,
bnt 100000 TO pay the expenses of such
nigsefs as may wish to go to Hayii, Liberia
OF elsewhere Such cursed folly under the
circumstances, is enough TO make the gall
OF white men overflow with biilerness.-
The Abolition traitors in Congress who rule
that body, can see nothing, hear nothing
but tha: which appertains to the interest of
The negro. They had better do their do
while they have the opportunity, as The
people will see that the next Congress is
composed of patriots, not abolition traitors !;
their infamous gerry manders in re-district-
ing States for Congressional purposes, in
order to perpetnaie their power, will not
avail them, as the people have become
fully aroused to the true intentions of The
Aboli.ionists and their allies who sail under
the banner Of political unionism. The tax
es 10 be collected 10 pay for niggers al $500
head, will serve as eye-openers 10 the
most blind and iniatuaied devotees of Re-
publicanism, and make even northern Abo.
li,ionists howl, while extracting ihisr hard
earned dollars to carry out the legitimate
results o. their political principles, and the
good times promised, when the policy OF
The Chicago Platform should prevail through
out the land.
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FrOm Gen. FrcmOnt's Army.

Gallant action of Col Cook.-Ws iohiPped
them three 10 ons-Fom Caiinon, 200 stand Of
arms, aud loo prisoners taken.
FyAEKLIN, Virginia, May 24.--CoI. Cook
announces that he was attacked yesterday
morning al Lewisburg, Greenbrier county,
5y Gen Heath with 5000 Rebels. Alter a
fierce engagement the enemy were routed,
with a loss of our cannon, 200 stand OF
arms, and lou prisoners. Col. Cooks loss
was 10 killed, 40 wounded and missing
Cooks force was only 1900 Among the
Rebel prisoners we're one Lieut. Colonel,
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REVIEW OF THE MARKET,
CAREFULLY CORRECTED WEEKLY
AdministrafOr's Notice.

ESIdIE OF ALEW NAPR, DECD.
4 etters Of administration ON the estate of
- Alem Mar, late of Scott Twp CoIum-
bia county, deceased, have been granted
by The Register of ssId county 10 Peter Z 1t i,
residing in Light Street, township and coun.
~ aforesaid. ALI persons having claims or
demands against The estate of The decedent
are requested TO present Them duly authen-
tcaled TO the administrator for settlement.
and those indebted 10 the estate will make
payment forthwith TO
PETER ENT, admr.
Scott, May 28lh, 1862.
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GovEREoR CURTIN, on the pressing requi-
siion OF the President Of the United States,
and hearing Of the defeat OF Gen. Banks,
issued proclamation, ordering the Major
Generals, Brigadier Generals, and ColoneIs
OF regiments, ,throughouttE tie Commonwealth
10 muster, without delay, all the military
organizations, within their respective Dir
visions, and proceed forthwith TO the city
Of Washington. This order, we have the
satisfaction of knowing. is being respond
ed 10, and that most pairioticaIIy. The
cities of Philadelphia and Harrisburg are
forming Companies and Regiments in good
earnest. We are pleased 10 ootice that The
Brigadier General of the 9Th Division, Penn
sylvania Miliiia, is making efforts to gath
er up his commands, in order 10 proceed 10
the scene OF action. This is right; imme-
diaie action is necessary Washingtoa may
properly be understood 10 be as much me-
nacsd a, present as she was last year this
time.
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No SURRENDER BY DgMocRATs We ad-
mire the tone of the following which we
take from the Albany Argus, addressed 10
the Democracy of New York. We would
apply it 10 the Democracy of Columbia CO ::
Fellow Democrats, have patience; stand
fast by your principles, calmly endure the
AiPPant reproaches and Misrepresentation
with which pariizan demagogues, or II may
be, honest but weak and unstable political
friends assail you. When the storm of vi
tuperation shall have passed, aud the noisy
and 2retenlious patriots OF the day shall
have shrunk away from the dangers which
now impend over US, the last hope of the
nation will rest upon you and upon your
courage and frmness, grounded upon an
intelligent political faith, will be equal TO
the terrible ordeal, and the salvation OF
your country will be wrought out by your
political principles, preserve your organl-
zation, patiently struggle for the right, and
prepare for the hour, when the work Of re-
establishing the Constitution and restoring
the Union will, by common consent, be
committed TO your iands.n
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the enmity of rebels, and enjoy the satisfac-
lion of compelling them to render obedi-
ence TO The Government and ihelaws. They
will also odtIivs the enmity of the Aboli-
tionisls ard protect the Constitution from
their reasonable schemes. They will live
10 see the Union restored, the Constitution
maintained and treason in every shape an
INITIATED, or rendered impo;ant for iulur'
evil.
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A CURIosITY.-The following is the 9Th
OF the serles of resolutions composing the
platform of the Republican party, Al adopt
ed al the Chicago Convention in 1860:
Resolved, That the people just y view
with alarm the reckless extravaganza, which
pervades every department of the Federal
Government; that return 10 rigiC econo-
my and accountability is indispen sable 10
arrest the systematic plumber of the public
treasury by favored panizans, willie the
recent startling developments of fra uds and
corrupiinns at the Federal metropo is show
that an entire change of adminisi raiion is
imperatively demanded"
Who can read the above and avoid the
exclamation, How lTne and approT riaie TO
the present time! Were the frame of that
platform prophets, that they could vivid
" foreshadow the conduct Of their ,arfy.
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EMPLOY NEGEoEs.-We hear that quite a
number OF contrabands have been sent to
Alexandra 10 be hired out 1t is said that
most OF the women that have come here
have gone out 10 work upon wages, and
some OF the men also. II would seem 10
be the interest of small farmers, gardeners,
Sc, 10 avail themselves of the cheap labor
OF this class of people. considerable
number are employed by the government
upon railroad work. Quite number came
into the city yesterday - Washington Sunday
Chronicle
Employ negroes in place of white men
and women, eh ! That is abolition advice.
laval yourselves Of cheap labor.n What
does the laboring sckise man of the North
think of this doctrine Is he ready 10 have
himself placed on level with the negro
Employ The negroes, says The Abo.itionisls,
because they work cheap. What does it
matter 10 Them that irhife men are ont of en-
pioyment. out of money, and their families
dssli.ue-they are of no consequence with
these fanatics, compared with the negro
il matters Eol to them how much the white
man is enslaved and degraded so that the
negro is free The above extract gives Us
an idea of what is contemplated by The
Aboinionisis in the emancipation of slaves
-Hs reduction of The price Of iaber. How
does the white man OF The North like the
picsure2
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DIED..

In Bloomsburg n Saturday last, suddenly,
Mr. David Jones, soldier of The Mexican
war, aged about 3S years.
In Milton, Northumberland county, May
lst, Mrs. Charlotte, wife of John Hussey
formerly of Light Street, aged SO years.
In Oraneeville, on Tuesday, May goth
Mrs Lucinda wife of Phineas Brewer, aged
about 80 years
Near Light Street, on the l4th inst, Mr.
AIem M arr aged g.
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Oo E1oARR'9
Gutta PerCha Backing !
(UTTHOUT BRUSHING.J

FOR Boots, Shoes, Harness, Carriages,
= and Military Leather Work.
This new and excellent article excels
eveaylhing ever before in use, for beauti-
flying and soflening The Leather. II makes
polish like patent leather; will not rub
of with water, nor stain The finest white
silk, and makes leather perfectly water
proof, Twice a month applied on boots
and shoes, aud once month for harness
is sufficient. IL The leather becomes dirty
wash il off with clean water and the polish
will re appear. Warranted as represented.
Direct ions for use.-Apply a few drops
on a sponge, rub il slowly over the leather,
and the polish is complete.
PRICE 81 CEFTS PR BOTTLE!
q For sale by l.. T. SgARPLESS. a
Bloomsbury, May Il 1862.
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TNHE undersigned would announce, that
= he has on hand, al his Hat and Cap
emporium on Main street, Bloomsburg an
assortment of different kind of feathers such
as fine calf skins, morocco, red aEd black
and Innings, all of which he will sell cheap
er than can be had elesew where 10 this mar
ket. Call and examine them Tor yourselves
JOHN'K. GIRTON.
Bloomsbnrg, May 81 1862.
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CoNGREssMES AND ToRPEDoEs.-A capital
joke occurred about Congressman not long
mand of the guard. Citizens were prohi-
bited admittance. Several came up and
asked the corporal to pass them, saying
that they were congressman. The corporal
congressman 2" asked the colonel. $50
they say" "Well lei them pass and go
where the please said they colonel. "Let
them tramp on torpedoes,so into the maga-
zines. and anywhere where there is pros
pect of their being blown to the devil, for
that is the quickest way 10 end Inc war"
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ATTACK ON FRONT ROYAL.

Particulars by Refugees from the Scene n gal
liant Defence One Of the Bridges Destroyed
The While Flag used by The Rebels.
BALTIMORE, May 25th.-Two members of
Colonel K6nev's regiment have arrived in
this city and report that they were attacked
by large cavalry force under Col Ashby
and several regiments of Infantry, and twice
repulsed them with great loss. Keney's
force consisted OF the First Maryland Regi-
ment three companies of the twenty ninth
Pennsylvania, and while the fight was pro-
crossing two companies OF New York cav
airy came to their assistance
The fighl commenced al twelve O'Clock
and continued up to night, when the infant
ry force succeeded in surrounding them
The first fight and repIlse took place east
of The Shenandoah, and finding the force
TOO great, he retfeated 10 the west side, de-
stroying one OF the bridges, but was too
holly pursued 10 succeed in destroying the
principal bridge He made another stand
on the west side of tie river, and Knapp's
battery moved the enemy down with she II
and grape.
They fred in all nearly two hundred
rounds. Col Henley received a musket
shot in the neck during the first attack, bui
continued on horseback until The close of
the day, when he was placed on an ambu-
lance perfectly exhausted.
The last fight took place four miles this
side Of Pront Roy al, his efforts being to fall
back in order, expecting reinforcemenis
momeniariy from Gen. Banks.
a member OF Knapp's Battery, who es-
capped, says that the Maryland Regimen,
fought with inGomitabe bravery, and that
Col. Henley led them on frequently 10 bay.
onet charges He also says that on The
third approach OF Ashby he displayed a
white flag until within pistol range, when
Col Henley ordered to cease firing. he
white flag was then thrown down, and the
enemy rushed on our troops. cutting and
slashing and refusing all quarter. Lieut..
Col. Du Shane and Major Miller are both
reported wounded and prisoners.
GFRoNr ROYAL is fourishing post village
the capital of Warren county, Va, situate
one hundred and forty miles northwest
from Richmond, and one mile east from
the Shenandoah river. The railroad from
Alexandria to Strasburg passes through this
village, and plank road twenty miles long
connects it with Winchester. 1t has numer-
Gus four:shing mills aud a population OF
about FIVE hundred
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We ASSERT IT BOLDLY There are
no Other medicines reliable, effectuaI
and convenient as HOLLOWAY'S Pills and
Ointment, always ready for use They are
invaluable to the soldier exposed to wounds
sores, fevers, aud bowel complaints. They
never fail. Only twenty-five ceuts per box
or pot 229
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Latest from General Harleck's Army.

Latest from General HaIieck's Army.
THREE REBEL REGIMENTS ROUTED.
BEFORE CoRIETH, MAY pa recoEnoitr-
ing party from General Pope's command
had a skrmish yesterday, resulting in the
complete route route OF three rebel regi-
menls with the loss of their blankets, KNAPP
sacks and haversacks. Several were killed
and wouHded, and six prisoners taken
I he regiments fed in confusion across the
creek. sOnr loss was four wounded.
Since the above action General Halleck
has been joined by General Curiiss, with a
pretty strong force under his com mand.
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JoHs pskw, The cslebraled comedian died
"a PhiiadsIphia, on Wednesday afternoon
Of congestion Of the brain. He was a na-
live oi Ifeiand, and came to this country
before be had attained manhood. He mar
rie j about fourteen years ago, Mrs H Hunt
4 talented actress. and leaves ihre< chill
dsea. He had Just completed highly
successful engagement OF one hundred
niahss sf the Arch-sirees Theatre, and was
aeon, starting on a second tour 10 Europe.
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one Major, and several Captains and Lieu

one Major, and several Captains and Lieu
tenants.
The result of this battle will be impor-
tan,. The Gen. commanding is confident
that the forces now under his immediate
command but lack the opportunity 10 emu
late the gsllantry and share the glory OF
their comrades of the army of the Kama
wha. JOHN C FREMONT.
Mai. Gen. Commanding.
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LIST OF DEALERS,
INsCOLUMBIA COUNTY
FOR THE YEAR 1862

OF Goods, Wares, Merchandise, &C.,
" Distillers Brewers, E ,Iing House Keep
ers, within tie county oi Columbia, re'urr-
ed ard classified in accoriance with ms
several acts oil Assembly by ihr Appraiser
Of MercaniiIe Taxes Of said county as foi>
logs IN wii.
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II YoU wish any nice printing, such as
cards, circulars, handbills and all kinds of
blanks, jusi call at the STAR Office.
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I'M h. JdcoBY, EDIToR.
Democratic Address.

We call attention TO the address of the
Democratic members OF Congress which
we Print on The FIRST page OF the Sraa. II
points out the only means under Heaven
By which The country can be saved from
Its present troubles and prospective ruin
Il is clearly, terseIy and strongly written,
without any effort OF rhetoric, but with an
evident design to present the truth in its
plainest garb. Every man of every party
should be particular TO read every sentence
ia it.
The ultra Republican Press, with char
acierstic untruihfulness and desire TO hum
bug when they can not meet facts and ar
gnments, denounce the address as emma
ting from "Breckinridgev members of Con-
gress. !; was written by The gallant Rich.
arason OF Illinois, who more than once
proved his patriotism on The battle field,
and who was for life time The devoted
friend and companion OF Judge Douglas,
and was the distinguished leader of that
staiesman's friends ia the Convention al
Charleston and Baltimore Nearly all the
other signers of the address were also sup
porlers of Judge Douglas.
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LEATHER! LEATHER |!

TREAsUaER's OFFICE,
Bloomsbury, May % 1862.
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William B Koons-Bloom
B Stohner
] w Hendershot
Charles Nol
Frederick Nicely-Befwick
Michael FIaniZ
Henry Lohman-Cenire
Samuel enbader-Catta vsssa
Levi Keller
Connor & Brother-MontonF
w Biueabender s. Co I"
John Mffiin
All persons who may feel ssgneveo by
the above classification can have an oP-
portunity of appealing by calling upon the
undersigned at his Office, (Stai Of the North
Ofice) in Bloomsbury, any lime on or be-
fore the 10Th day OF June, lse2, or at The
Com missioners' Office in Bloonsburg, on
The 10Th Of June, after which no appeal
will be heard. VIM. H. JACOBY.
Mercantile APr0isev.
May 81 1852.