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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-09-10
Romance in Real Life.

About twelve years ago, Edward Forester,
a country lad born in Jefferson county N.
Y, decided like great many other boysto
60 10 sea. His friends opposed the idea,
but OF course, the love of ocean life was too
strong TO be resisted, and young Forester
joined these who Ego down 10 the sea in
ships" He was successful, and soon be-
came the mate of a whaling ship, though
then scarcely beyond his majority.
In Honolulu, Forester made the acquaint-
ance of merchant of Hakodadi, and wen [
with him 10 Japan. Here he remained two
or three years engaged in commercial pur-
suits. Thence went 10 China, where he
was taken into the Imperial services. He
became popular, both with the foreigners
and native authorities of Shanghai, and was
finally made second in command to Gener.
al Ward, in place of Col. Murgiven, who
was severely wounded in some recent su.
gagemeni.
In this capacity the quondam sailot CO J..
tinued TO be much liked, and now enjoys
the confidence of all the. Maudarins in the
tprovince, and is admitted TO theiI conf
dence, as we'll as the highest and most ex--
elusive Chinese society. Al one time For.
ester led a band of Two hundred men
against the rebels, only nine of them re-
turning, the rest having been killed He
has new 10000 troops under his COM
mand.
For his services he has been made Man.
DARN OF the Blue Button, and his name
stands high in Pekin. HIS rank obIiges
him to keep at least twelve servants. The
lates. letters received from him no May ist)
state that he is in command OF the city of
Soungkaing, sleeps with The key under his
pillow, while not one of the 200, 900 inhab-
irants OF the place-not even the highest
Mandarin can enter or leave without his
permission, and at word from him, any
individual out OF that zoe, 900 may lose his
head.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-09-10
A Terrific Encounter with Boa Constructor

One of the most thrilling incidents which
has ever come to our knowledge, occurred
.iew days since in "side shown with
Van Amburs & Co.'S Managerie. where Two
enormous snakes-an anaconda aud boa
constrictor-are one exhibition. Both of
the huge reptiles are kept in one case with
a glass top opening at The side, and The
keeper was in the act of feeding them when
the event occurred The longer of he
snakes the boa constructor, which is some
thirty feel long and as large around The mid
die as a mans thigh, had just swallowed
two rabbits when the keeper introduced
his arm and body into the cage for the pur-
pose of reaching third to the anaconda, at
the opposite co,ner.
While in this position the boa, not salts.
fed with his share OF the rafions, made q
spring, probably with the intention OF Sc
curing The remaining rabbit, but, instead
fastened his Jaws upon the keepers hand
and, with The rapidly of lightning, threw
three coils around him, thus rendering him
entirely helpless. His shouts of distress al
once brought several men to his assistance,
and among them, fortunately, was a WELL
known Snowman named Townsend, man
of great muscular power, and what was of
much more importance, one who had been
familiar with the habits of these repulsivs
monsters all his his, having owned some
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-09-10

A Costly BLUSDsR.-A saloon keeper in
Cleveland, in the scarcely OF change, con-
ceived the idea o! issuing tickets "good for
one drink" to regular customers, when he
couldn. change their money. In printing
the tickets, the printer made mistake, as
the saloon keeper discovered to his cost al
ter distributing large amount of them =
The ticket read ''good for one drunk A
number of two. fsted drinkers, who got hold
OF some of the tickets, have been INDUCED
in o series of drunks ever since, greatly 10
the pecuniary loss OF the "salooner."
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-09-10
Why We Must Adhere 10 the Constitution.

Whenever a Democrat talks about the
importance of adhereing to the Constiiu-
ton, and administering the Government
according TO lis provisions and requirements
Immediately some Abolition. Republican
brawler starts up and asks, "What have We
10 do with the Constitution in such times
as these! The rebels have violated il, and
why should we be held TO il! This he
takes !or granted is a stumper-unanswer-
able
Are the rebels, then, alone interested 10
our maintenance oil the Constitution Ars
not the people of The North interested also
II that instrument is ignofsd-if lis provis.
ions, obligations and limitations are disre.
garded, where is the protection for the peo-
pie OF the North The arresting OF one
individual in violation OF The Constitution,
and without authority Of law, may be es-
teemed BY others a small matter but the
same power that arrests one, may arrest an
other. or a thousand. The suppression of
one public journal by arbitrary power may
work no serious injury 10 The nation but
the suppression OF one, forms precedent
for the suppression OF another, and SO on
until the freedom of the press is utterly de-
slroyed. The controlling OF an election in
one single township by an armed forcs
might be regarded as OF no great conse-
quence in itself, yet it is deah-b blow at
The liberties OF the people. It is The free-
men of The North, The loyal people of the
loyal States, whose iuterests are involved
in the maintenance OF the Constitution invi-
olate and intact and in guarding and pro-
tectins their own constitutional rights and
privileges, ;hey guard and protect the con.
slitutional rights and privileges OF all their
fellow citizens
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-09-10

DgINKlNG SONG.

From the rosy lidded past,
Sweet we'll drBw the cover
Drink-lhe streams are flowing fast
Drink 10 friend and lover.
Shining draughis 10 friends of youth,
Wbereso'er they wander;
Every heart whose proven truth
Made our own grow fonder.
Here's aghealih 10 lirs and eyes
Drink the dream that's over,
Kisses mingle with our sighs-
Health 10 every rover
With The hand upon The heart,
Drink 10 loves that sever,
Times 6b 10 those who part
Pledged 10 love forever.
From the rosy lidded past,
Sweet wei! draw the cover,
Drink-the streams are flowing fast
Drink 10 friend and lover.
Lie is but rosy draught,
Drink-the stream is glowing,
Drink-a thousand joys are quaffed
While the tide is flowing.
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A PERILOUS RIDE.

The noble beast that forms the subject OF
my story had been bay OF the richest col
OF. with lone spot of white hair on the
forehead. His tail had been allowed 10
f,w, uncuriailed by the muiilating knife,
silIuraIly and gracefully as those of the wild
mustangs of the prarie- The ample chest,
small ancIe. and proud neck and the wide.
spart prominent eyes and open nostrils de
noted gentle blood, but. at the time | saw
him, did age had whiiened his beautiful
bay coat, long tufts of har were growing
behind each foot, his eyes were rheumy,
I,,ose. had noticed the care and attention
bestowed on him by every member of that
family Not day passed that his lace and
neck were not caressed by soft feminine
hands, and il had been surprised at that,
how much more so was / when Mrs. Nor
sison, who like myself, was staying there
through :he summer, would frequently
throw both arms around bis neck, and
svhile his soft nose rested against his shoul-
der, would call him pet names, and not
with tears while thus employed Don
John" received all these caresses as if he
had been accustomed TO them, frequently
following one and another, of the inmates
like huge honse-dog.
Ny curiosity al length became so great
that resolved TO become acquainted with
he reason why he was :hus honored with
he respect and attachment of the house,
hold Not many days elapsed before | be-
s:ame acquainted with the reasons, and
.lssure you, gentle reader, considered them
sufficient to excuse any amount of affection
which II might please the superior brute 10
besiow on his fellow, the dumb one. He
bad belonged to Or. MoseIy, OF Whitesbofo
for many years a practising physician in
that place.
The Dr.. had been called to Utica. on bu-
siness connected with his profession, and
had been absent three days. During that
lime one OF those drsnchine warm, break
ine np rains had set in. Mountains OF ioe
were rushing down the Mohawk, sweeping
everything before them, overHowing the
banks, carrying away bridges anddweIIings,
and alarming many of the inhabitants as
veil il itmight-for one must see freshe, TO
understand it's terrible importance. One
must hear the crash and roar, behold the
mad waters rushing headlong and wild, ca
ger for destruction, behold the floating I
wrecks of many q dwelling, often bearing a |
hing Of life, and sometimes human life,
ss vas Witnessed not long since on the Le-
high and the SchuylkiII-
The nigh, was inky black, and Don John
,ioked cut the way faithfully and steadily,
never stumbling, bui with the bride hang
nr slack across bis neck, and his nos
lose 10 the earth, his master had little fear
or ,he consequences. They were approach
az 0riskany, where bridge spannsd the
Mohawk, and Don John wh:ned piiifully
nee or twice, iii . sharp word from bis
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-09-10
of the largest ones ever. trough. to lhi.

of the largest ones ever. brought to this
country.
The situation of the keeper vas row pet.
ilous in the extreme. The first thing 10 be
done was TO nn coil :he snake from around
him; bet if in attempting this the reptile
should become in the least degree. sngefed,
he would, in second, contract his powers
sufficient 10 crnsh the life ont of..an OK. A
single quick convulsion of the creature ard
the keepers soul would be in eternity -
This Townsend fully understood so with
out atte ping TO disturb the 5oa's hold up:
he keepers hand he managed by power
et extremely cautious movements 10
ol the snake without exciting him, al
ter which by the united exer,ions OF two
strong men the jaws were pried open and
the man released in a complete exausied
condition. The bite of the boa constructor
is not poisonous, and although The bitten
hand was INN ensely swollen the next day.
no serious results were apprehended. A
more narrow escape from most horrible
death ii would be difficult to imagine.-Co-
iuH,bu, (Ohio) Statesman.
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WriqlnaI poetrn.
For The Star Of The North.
Lines os THE DEATH OF A FRIEND.

Alvsre,ia sleeps, she sleeps The sleep of
the dead,
Not far from the home Of her birth;
Thsi sweet periumsd flower lies low,
That has crumbIed 10 its mother earth.
No purer or fairer e'er sprung Into Lille,
Than this pale wilted blossom we mourn;
Bal we know for the best she was taken
away,
And in Heaven they have welcomed an
Angels return.
They have laid her gently in earth. for her
spirit was meek,
That dwelt in her now pulseless breast,
And pnre as The pale lily Of her cheek,
As CAIN and as loft as her rest
Look, dear Mother, through you beautiful
grove,
Where slumbers Allie. The child of Thy
love;
And Sisters. dear sisters. her fove ua,o thee
Cleans down from her bright home above.
Then cloud no, with grief, her thus early
sought bliss.
Nor saddened her spirit so bright
The rod has iallen heavy, so be more ear.
nest The kiss,
For what he has done and doeih is right.
Could kindness have KEEP, the life of thy
child,
You would hove chained her still fondIy
10 earth,
Fer sad Is the home where her ligh, foot
steps have been,
And darkened her bosom with woe.
Though called in the land OF her birth,
To end her shor earthly pilgrimage tere
The besi OF her kindred and friends,
Arfoafod thair live
Then Paren's lei lhy fair child peacefully
slumber,
Meath the flowers ofihe soft Northern sod,
Hsr body is dead, but her soul has gone
iorh,
Like newly pinned dove to lis God.
Jerseytown Pa.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-09-10

CAPITAL REPoRT.-The Toledo CONNER
cial gives the following good report ). The
other day as a number of rebel prisoners
were being shipped for Sandu sky, for The
traitors home on Johnson's Island, a little
German made himself quite prominent with
his noisy remarks about secesh. One of
them brawny six footer turned savagsly
upon him and said, "We eat Dutchmen
down South" Ivy den you no eat Sigels"
was the instant report Secesh lad no re.
ply to give, but passed sadly on.;'
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wrborse Fers-The religious papers o.

WEbolEG FEEs.-The religious papers oc.
casioually get of spicy item. The Rev
editor oi one oi these papers, in a recent
i-sne, says. ia aEF experience, We have
married peopis for 373 cents: ws have
m arried for counterfeit b u ~ DR.. Bestian,
IN copying this item adds We may soften
our German friends grievances by quoting
the case OF The minister who received as
wedding fee salt Goldfish, which, when he
had taken il home for his table, was chief
ly eaten by the bride ard groom, who call.
ed upon him ai dinner"
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George said young lady to her low
er, 'there is nothing interesting in the pa
per to-day, is there 2"
"No, love, but hore there will bs one
day when we shall both be Interested"
The young lady blushed, and of
course che said, ssfof shame, George"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-09-10

A schoolmasler in Ireland advertises that
he will keep Sunday school twice a week,
Tuesdays and Saturdays.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-09-10

The individual who stood on bis own re-
sponsibiliiy, is 10 be indicted for infanii-
eide
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-09-10

Punch says poverty must be a wonan-
it is so fond of pinching person.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-11-18

The Chattanooga Rebel has the following
Nothing is more evident in this war than that
those Generals who put their trust in God are the
most fortunate and successful. Almost every
victory has been won under the lead of Generals
who feared God, but not man, whilst almost ey-
cry defeat has been under Generals who were
not God-honoring and God-serving men. We
know there are some who think and assert that
the Almighty has nothing to do with this con-
test, and that wicked and profane General. if
he is brave man and skillful officer, can accom-
plish as much as one of piety and reverence
Facts do not sustain this opinion. We admit
that no matter how pious General NAV be. if
he has no capacity and no courage, he can not be
expected to win victories but if other things
be at all equal, the General who trusts in God
will always prove the more successful, as the
history of this war has thus far clearly demon
strated.
Lee and Jackson are the two great Generals of
the War, by common consent, and they are the
two men most remarkable for their religious ele
vation. Beauregard, too, who, we are satisfied
is one OF the great men of this revolution is a
man who feels his dependence on an Almighty
Power. We could mention several other bright
and shining examples of men of this description.
On the contrary, where have we sustained a sip
nal defeat that General, who was notoriousIv
a profane swearer or drunkard was not highest
in command We admit that sometimes wicked
men may gain victories, but these are the excen-
tlons and not the general rule. Congress has
passed an act making drunkenness among officers
a ground for their removal; and yet, are there
no high officers who get drunk and are not pun
ished The Army Regulations say:
ART. 8. ssAny non-commissioned officer or sol.
der who shall use any profane oath or execra-
ton, shall incur the penalties expressed in the
foregoing article; and a commissioned Office,
shall forfeit and pay for each and every offence.
one dollar, to be applied as in the preceding ar.
ticle." (That is to the use of the sick.)
| Now, if officers of high rank get drunk and use
profane language, can they expect anything else
from the privates; and is it right to punish pri
vate soldiers for following the examples set than
by their officers? We have been struck by the
remarks mace by Gen. Stuart in the latter par
OF his report in reference to his expedition into
Pennsylvania. He Says
ssBeiieving that the hand of God was clearly
manifested in the signal deliverance Of my com
mand from danger, and the crowning success at
tending it, ascribe to Him the praise, the hon
or and the glory.''
We are engaged in war with an enemy preatl,
superior to us in numbers and in resources. whs
are mad with rage and disappointment. Our sol
diers are fighting in a just and holy cause ant
we must, If we desire success, put our trust il
the God of Battles whilst at the same time W,
use all the human means necessary to accomplish
the great purposes for which we commenced thi
struggle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-11-18
MISCELLANEOUS.
N~O~O~~~O1O0-o-~-~>o- OoO@OoOo-~~o~
COME TO LIFE AGAIN!
EAGON'S

SOUTHERN LIVER AND ANTIBILLIOUS PILLS.
IN ORDER to meet the wants of the Confederate
Il States in the present emergency, the undersigned
Is now prepared to supply the inhabitants OF the
South with EagOns Southern Liver and AntlDllllous
Pills, formerly known as Eagons American Liver
Pills These Pills are so well known in this commu-
nifty that 1t Is almost useless to speak OF their virtue
or curative properties.
In cases of Liver Disease, Dyspepsia, Bilious dis
cases. or any disorder attending the general SYSTEM
they will be found to do all that medicine As an
antlbllllous incidence, Eagons Pills have no para
lei, whilst foul stomach, sick headache, swimming in
the head, bilious colds, want of appetite, general de-
blllty, constipation, indigestion, and all kindred dis
eases are rapidly removed by its They have nev-
er failed to Jaundice when taken in strong doses
which is now so common In the army, therefore every
soldier should be supplied with boxes as
their timely will counteract the disease. In the
bsence of Castor OIL Salts and other purgative med
fines, which are now so IN this country it is
cessary that every family and every person should
always be supplied with EAGON'S PILLS, as there
is no medicine notoriousy reliable as safe and
sure Cathartic Where these Pills are kept and used
in time and by direction there is rarely call
for any other medical aid for individual family use
addition to tneir superiority in point of virtue and
efficiency Northern Pills, they Southern born
and raised. which gives them double claim on the
Patronage of our people. For those who have never
fsed Eagon Pills, retereace Is made to the certf
fates of ). o. Moon, Esq, of Batesvile; John B.
Epiece, Attorney at Law, of Albemarle county; Rev.
Nm. P. Parrish, j. Woods, Edgar Garth, A. Benson,
Ind hundreds of others in Albemarle county, and to
Samuel Woodward and family, and hundreds of 9TH
persons of high standing in Augusta couty, and in
very town and county where they have been fairly
ried, too to mention. Each box will con.
lin "a Pills (making IL more efficient doses) with
wrapper containing certificates, directions, &C., DC.
rice at present, SO cents Der box. which will be re-
uced to 25 cents soon as the ingredients can be
.pught at old prices. j. l.. EAGON,
Surviving heir of DR.. Jno. L. Eagon decd.
Sold in Staunton by P. H. Trout and DR.. Eichelber
ler. Agents
70 Responsible agents wanted throughout the
ountry. April J. lS62-9mOs.*
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Il DESIRABLE INVESTMENT.

n VALLEY OF VIRGINIA FOR SALE UPON
REASONABLE TERMS.-Said estate is situated in
Augusta county, containing 1920 acres, we'll adapted
to all kinds of gIS'n and grass Between 800 and
400 enclosed for cultivation, the balance
valuable timber. The buildings numerous, and in
good order, consisting Of large frame dwelling.
lensve sabling, barn, crib, granaries, and all
other necessary out buildings. The water is of a su-
pcrior quality-cold, requiring ice, and very
dusve to health. Running water through the entire
length of the place For particulars inquire of Messrs
Harman Bell Staunton, Va. Nov. 4-3mOs.
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TAN YARD FOR SALE.

I By virtue ofa decree of the Circuit Court of
1852, in cause therein pending, between Caroline
Myers and others, plaintiffs, and Fanny Myers, and
others, defendants, the undersigned, as Sheriff Of
SAID county OF Bath, and commissioner named in
said decree, will proceed on the ninth day of De-
cenber 1862, to SELL Public Auction, to the high
est bidder, upon credit OF six twelve and eighteen
months, in equal instalments, with interest on the
purchase money irom the day of sale valuable Tan.
yard adjoining the Warm Springs in the said county
OF Bath, upon which all the necessary buildings
including amongst others comfortable dwell,nc
House. ROBERT B. MATTHEWS. .
Nov. 4, tds.-Rachm0nd Who
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Hotel are extensive stables, under the management
of BUYERS Co., who are we'll known for their expe
rience and efficiency in this department. Horses
will be taken on livery; and Horses, Buggies and
Hacks, will be afforded to guests on reasonable terms
The proprietors are well prepared to accommodate
families who wish to spend the summer months in
this healthy portion of the State
This Hotel is well furnished and contains as good
and comfortable bedding as any House in the State.
In this House are two of Phelan's New and Excel
lent Marble Bedding and Patent Cushioned Bill
LIZARD TABLES.
Wm II. Peyton, who has been so long connected
with this Hote will devote his whole attention the
accommodation of the guests He is thankful for the
liberal patronage bestowed, and would ask continu
alton of the same.
Thds MM E p PPFT9D, PETgS,s spnoraIrrons.
N. B. The Office of all the Stage Lines is at this
House, also the office of Adams Co.'S Express.
Stanton Jan. l, 1862.
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Proclamation of severnor Le,cher.

On the 18th instant, Governor Letcher issued
proclamation in which he says:
Having reason to believe that the Volunteers
from this State in the army, are not provided
with the necessary supply OF shirts, drawers,
shoes, stockings, and gloves, | have deemed 1t
proper to appeal to the good people of the Com
monwealth to furnish such of these articles as
they may be able to spare for the use Of our
troops. The heavier articles of clothing will, no
doubt, be provided by the Confederate Govern
ment.
Few of us, while seated around our own fires,
in winter, we'll supplied with comfortable cloth
ing, can realize the situation of those who are
exposed to the inclemency of the weather, with.
out sufficient covering, without change of appa-
rel, or with tattered and unclean under clothing
feel confident 1t will be enough for me to
state the necessity that exists, to insure a supply
of the articles named.
Let the people in each county and corporation
in the State, set to work Immediately, to procure
whatever may be necessary for the soldiers from
their immediate neighborhoods. Let them appoint
trusted agent to collect the articles that may
be contributed, to carry them, in person, to the
encampments and to see to their proper distribu
ton. These contributions will cheer and COM
fort thousands, and call down the blessings OF
Heaven upon yourselves and families.
The unusually early appearance of winter in
duces me to make this appeal now, and admon
ishes me to urge upon you to expedite your Of
ferings.