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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

Sez /. "wife, you unman me which are
ready TO face death in its terfibulest forms.
but which has 10 cave if you've set in tor
cfy." Then speaking like a konskript
father. sed, "fash g>url, think of it
wouId'si you have your own chosen Eitan
The tecfeant wnn, when IA other valyun.
Wide Awakes go whaf glory waiss 'em,
an whar 1t has been watin' OF 'em morn
years 4''
"Who air them 4ieen 81 ser sLe.
red their names.
"Much they'll 60" seq she, an me tho.
thar was tuch OF safkasu m into her dulcet
tones ''ef you don't go till they do, l'Il put
off my cry till after huskin.n
Seq |, "Damsel, thou mis,akest. We re-.
port on the 5,h"
Il don't care when you report,n sed she,
II only want you 10 agree not TO go till hall
them other fellers do, an Pm satisfied
agreed TO ii an she began to laff ri.e of.
sed the draft il a famerly want SO bad as
the measels, an perpelraied various other
wit'ycisms which. in view of my early de-
parlufe seemed out of place as reminded
her. She professed not 10 see it, and her
visual otgins was about correct as you will
see in my next-for this letters about an
long as you'll care about at wun time.
Your fellow soldyure,
ETHAN SyVIpES
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

Majesty or THE LAw.-Frederick the
Great, century ago, wished TO enlarge his
possessions and his palace. certain mill
obscurcd The view, and he offered The
Prusian owner fair price for it. He refus-
ed to sell il because i was a paternal estate.
Frederick then ordered the mill torn down,
which was done. The miller stood calmly
by saying, that he would abide by The law.
He must obey his sovereign, but the law
did not campel him to sell till he chose.
He appealed TO The courts and the courts
decided that Frederick should rebuild the
mill. This he cheerfuIIy did, thanking God
thai he had a court not influenced By imper.
ial fear OF favor. Twenty years ago the
present owner of the mill became involved
and offered 10 sell il to Frederick William,
the successor OF Frederick the Great. The
sovereign refused 10 buy, but freely gave
him So 900, saying that the mill must stand
as triumph of law and Prussia stands to-
day constant monument of the majesty of
law. 1t is beneath the dignity even of an
emperor 10 be submissive TO law.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

A JEALOUS BLUNDER "A laughab1e Incl
dent is related o. a jealous woman at Lew
iston, Maine, who went into an auction
room the other day, and saw (as she sup
posed) her husband very famiEarly sitting
beside young lady. Stepping up softly,
she seized head in each OF her hands
and pounded them together a number OF
times in great rage. Her surprise may be
imagined when she found thai the innocent
stranger was not her ''worser half" She
apologized and passed out amid the laugh
ter of the crowd.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18
The Dead March.

Hush the muffled drum and the shrill
mournful notes OF the fife, admonish us that
another soldier is being borne'by his com.
rades TO his last resting place. There IS
scarcely day, that one of these solemn
professions does not file slowly by in fronl
of our window.
We look upon the sad scene as it for a
moment, arrests the attention either of Gu
riosity or respect, of the busy and laughing
world. The moment il is gone, il is forgot
ten forever, and nameless and unknown,
he sleeps we'll
One of those professions has just passed
A plain wooden coffin, in a two horse
wagon, few manly comrades, are all the
trappinss OF woe that accompany all that is
mortal OF some one, who must be as dear
to some poor broken heart, as are the
haughtiest or proudest of the land.
There in that plain box is all of what
was once the happy, laughing boy upon a
fathers knee-a fathers pride, a mothers
cherished idol. A cold letter from a
strange hand will bear the heart breaking
tidings TO The far distant friends. Il will
tell them how the idol son, how the dear
and loved father, and cruelest stab of all
how the husband shut his eyes in clammy
death talking wildly and incoherently to the
last moment, of his absent and loved wife
How he called in his wild delirium the one
name-addressed his companions in the
endearing terms of long agony. names thai
had never before escaped his lips, save in
the sacred joys of that most sacred relation
in life. Such are the cru shing and blighted
memories nailed down forever in that plain
box, over which the busy and the thouoht
less world have not time even to devote a
passing thought. In that springless, hard
wagon accompanied only by a few weather
beaten comrades, are being borne 10 the
rude grave dug in the sand, all these hear
rendering relics Let the brave boy that
has offered up his life as sacrament for
his wounded country, sleep in peace and
though it be-in glory. The dank and rot
tenine weeds OF the lonesome forest will
soon obliterale forever all the marks of hi:
final resting place, but upon a tablet o.
broken hearts will be iudeIibly inscribed
MS troubled life, and its good desds.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

MARRiAGE.-If there is tie on earth
deemed sacred, and holy in brighter land,
tie that which binds man TO his kindred
spirit 10 become as one in unity and love /;
aid yet il rarely happens that he property
appreciates the kindness and sincerity OF
The iemals heart, by set'ing right value on
gem SO productive of happiness TO the
p,ssessor. There is nothing in lie so pure
and desssed as the unqnenchable love Of
wenan--more priceless than The gems oi
Golconda, and more deyoni than Inc idola-
ny Mecca, is the unsealed and gushing
tenderness which flows from the iounl OF
tie femals heart.
Il may here with propriety be asked,
what so often enhances the sorrow of Tue
female heart causing many anxious days
and sleepless nisbts2 Is it not for The con-
stancy of man For whose sake does she
bid adieu TO the home oi her childhood =
For whom does she leave The lnved father
and the doiing mother, and the sweet sister
who played with her in infancy To whom
does shs cling with fond embrace, when
all bnt her have forsaken him
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

In Australia il is summer in January and
winter in July. 1t is noon there when il is
midnight in Europe. The longest day is in
December. The heat comes from the
North, cold from the South, and it is the
hottest on the mountain tops. The swans
are black, the eagles are white, the bees do
not sting and the birds do not sing. The
cherries have no stones, the trees have no
shadow, for their leaves tern edgeways TO
the sun, and some quadrupeds have a
beak and lay eggs
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18
How NA1Uar covEas UP BATHS FIrLDs

How NATURE CoyEss UP BATTLE FIELDS -
Did toll you ever. among the affecting
litsle things one is always seeing in these
stirring war times, how I saw on the Bull
Run battle field, pretty pure delicate flow
ers growing oct OF empiied ammunition
boxes, q rose ihnrsting up it's graceful head
ahrougtl the head oil a Union drum, which
doubtless sounded Us last charge Cor re-
treat, as the case may have been,) in that
bairle, and GINNING scarlet verbena peep
ing out OF a fragment of bursted shell in
which strange cup il had been planted ?-
Wssn'i that peace growing on, of war r.
Even so shall The graceful and beautiful
grow ont of The horrible and terrible things
that iranspire in this changing but ever adj
vancing world. Nature covers even the
battle grounds with verdurs and bloom
Peacs and plenty soon spring up in the
track Of devastating campaigns. and all
things in nature and society shall work out
the progress of mankind and harmony of
Gods great designs.-Ex.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18
Gboite poetrr.
DIDN'T MEAN IT.

Yes, know said loved you;
But, then, Tom, didn't mean it,
was joking all the time;
And you surely must have seen II.
But If you will not sit so close,
And behave yourself right, well,
Before you go away Tonight,
have a secret, Tom, 10 tell.
Tom, went walking yesterday
With Mr.. Phillip Ashe
He is splendid dashing fellow,
With love of moustache
And he walks with such an air
Tom, wish you could have seen it,
II had said that loved him,
Why, perhaps, Tom, ! might mean IT.
Last Sunday night went 10 church
With delightful creature;
His face is as white as any girls,
So perfect every feature
And he can sing and dance and play,
This charming Charley Greenit;
And girl who said that she loved him,
Why, surely, Tom, must surely mean 1t.
Tom, Don't you know that it is wrong
To fly in such passion,
And fume, and fret, and founce about,
In that unchristisn fashion?
Come here, Tom, and behave yourself :
See, here's a seat by me, sir,
| haven't told the secret yet
Come, guess what il can be, sir.
Sill pouting, Tom ! An, you are vexed
With all my idle chatter,
Or what can make you look so sad
Tom, tell me what's The matter
Well then, forget my silly talk
You know didn't mean it,
! was bnI joking, Tom, Indeed,
You surely must have meant it.
Now, Tom, don't squeeze me SO tight,
But leave lillle breath,
So can tell that secret, Tom,
Before Pm hugged to death.
Darling, love you as my life
All Tom, yon must have seen it
See, | am conquered now at las,
And, Tom, indeed mean it
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

"RATs," "MICE," AND "WATERFALLs''-
Most of our lady readers know what the
cushions over which ladies' hair is dressed
Ia mode, are called "rats, from some fan
cied resemblance. The names "mice,"
and Seats" are given TO the smaller and
larger cushions while the hair is dressed
in fantastic fofms called "bows," "watIer-
falls, Butterflies etc A dashing Phil
adelpaia belle, leaving an order for hair
dresser 10 attend at her residence, added,
"Bring two rats, four mice, a cat, and a.
waterfall Poor young thing" said q
smooth haired Quaker matron, who heard
The order, "she's lost her mind"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18
ETHAN swlPEs.

An EXPLOSIVE JoKE.-The steamer s..
commanded by Captain s.. exploded sever
al years ago, with terrible effect, and burned
TO the waters edge. Captain s. was blown
into the air, alighled near a floating cotton
bale, upon which he A Dated rniajured, but
much blackened and mudded Arrived
al village several miles below, 10 which
news OF the disaster had preceded him, he
was accosted by the editor OF the village
paper, with whom he was well acquainted,
and eager for an item
81 say, boy, is the S. blown up :"
"Yes.n
"Was Captain s. killed %
"No, am Captain So
"rhe thunder you are How high were
you blown 2"
High enough 10 think OF every mean
thing ever did in my life before ! came
down here"
The editor started off on a run for his
office the paper was about going to press,
and not wishing to omit the item of intelIi.
gence for the next issue Two weeks of, wrote
as follows.
"The steamer S. has burst her boiler, rs
we learn from Captain s., who says he was
up long enough 10 think of every mean
thing he ever did in his life before he liz.
We suppose he was up apout three
months"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

A CONTENT MAN.-A drugges, was
aroused by the ringing of his night bell,
went down stairs, and had TO serve a GUS
toner with dose OF salts. On his return
his vile gtumbled out. "what profit did you
get on that penny q "a ha'penny," re-
piled the assiduous druggist. "And for
that ha'penny You will keep both OF rs
awake fer a long time" rejoined the wife
"Nevef mind" added the placid Druggist,
''the dose of,salts will keep him awake
much longer let us thank Heaven that we
have the profits and moi the pain OF the
trausacIion." ;"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18
For the Star Of The North.
OUR COUNTRT'S FLAG.


Our country, rich, and noble,
With hills, and valleys, wide,
Ger Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans,
Her starry banner glides;
Thou ark OF human Liberty,
Rieh DER The traitors grave,
Long may thy bright unsuIlied folds,
In peace and union wave.
Thy IONS are brave, and valiant,
Thy daughters, virtuous, fair,
Kind heaven smiles upon them,
And brigbiens every care
Columbia, o, Columbia!
We love thy happy shore,
The emblem of thy glory,
All patriots must adore.
Where Susquehanua wandsrs,
Or Mississippi flows,
Or mountains, famed for grandeur,
Uprear their lofty nose;
Al hail, ihon elorious emblem.
Tri color OF The free,
God curse The traitor hand, that would
ExPei one Star from thee.
Where bold Niagara thnnders.
In all her native pride,
Or los'd Wyoming valley,
Qua stretches far aud wide;
Der southern wastes, aud prairies,
Through battles, smoke, and scars,
Borne by victorious freeman,
Behold the Stripes and Stars,
From Cardinals cotton fields,
A'ad ep, to distan, Maine,
Aer,ss the Rocky Mountains,
To Uiah's lovely vale;
From CaIifornia's golden plains
To famed old Bunker Hill,
While remains an ara TO guard it,
Well nniuh our Banner still
WILLIaMsPoRT, Nov. Sd, 1863.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

THK last dodge of the conscript deserters
is to don Confederate uniform and come
into camp as deserers. They are then sent
10 Washington, take the oath OF allegiance,
and are forwarded TO The North. Seven
were caught al this game last week.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

To PREvhsT COLDS IN CHILDREN-The
best preventive of colds in children is 10
dress them warm and give them exercise
daily in the open air, and wash them thor
oughiy every day in cold water, if they are
strong enough to bear it; if not add little
warm water and rub the skin dry keeps
the pores open. II they do take cold, give
them warm bath as soon as possible. If
thai is no, convenient, baihe the ieet and
hands, and wash the body all over with
warm water, and then give cup of warm
tea, and cover The patient in bed. AVOID
exposure on the following day.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

AN editor oui West gives the following
notice ;-"Our purse is Lost The finder
is requested to return it, being careful not
TO disturb its contents, which were a brass
rule, piece of leaf tobacco nicely twisted,
the stump of cigar, and very good leath-
er suingn
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

THAT was a very pretty conceii of ro-
mantle husband and father whose name
was Rose, who named his daughter wild,
so that she grew up under The sppellation
wild Rose But the romance of the
name was sadly spoiled in a few years, for
she married man by the name of Bull
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

A Yankee editor who has been drafted
thus let's himself out:
Why should we mourn conscripied friends
Or quake at Drafts alarms +?
"Tis but the voice that Abraham sends
To make US shoulder arms"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

HAPPrSEss.-To plunge young lady six
faihoms deep in happiness, give her two
canary birds, a half-a dozen beams. twelve
yards of silk, an ice-cresm, several rose
buds, squeeze of the hand, and the prom
ise of new bonnet. II she don'l melt, IL
will be because she can't.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

The thoughts Of certain women are al
ways fixed on the opposite sex. Even
wbsn they laugh they say "7s.ksF'
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

A violent Republican in Hartford met
Democratic coal dealer on the street, and
asked the price. 81 suppose your coal -
loyal :" euquired the radical. "Wall irs
Black enough If that's what Jon msans
rejoined the oihes.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

Every man who cheats. or ISLANDERS, or
steals, adds 10 the aggregate guilt Of the ma
ion.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18

The military hospitals OF PhiiadsIphia
now have !. 1853 inmates.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-11-18
E7F AIR OF Tp E MORTHIs
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY, By
VIM. II. JAC0BYs
l)gfjse nj, lain ST.. srd SauaFe heI0W Market.

TEKMS:-Two Dollars per annum II paid
within six months from the time of subscri-
5ing: two dollars and fifty cents if not paid
within the year. No subscription taken for
. less period than six months no discon-
tinrsEce permitted until all atreafasss are
paid, unless at the option of the editor.
7ilefsrns Of advertising wiH be as toliOi6s.
One square, Twelve lines three times, 81 90
Every subsequent insertion, ..... 20
One square, three months, 90
One year, -. s 90
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-04
IMPORTANT FROM RICHMOND.
Our Army at Hanover Court House.
They Hold the Virginia Central Railroad.

TULLAHoMA, July 1.-The Richmond Dis
patch of the 9th ult., says:
''Three federal regiments of cavalry and
two howitzers left Truesdel's Station, last
evening, and appeared at Hanover Court
House and fired on a train on the Central rail-
road. They have possession of that road,
and will doubtless proceed TO Ashland"
Tie raiders reached the South Anna bridge,
where they were resisted by the guard. The
fight is progressing. The proximity of the
Yankees causes no alarm in official circles.
Later information, deemed to be reliable,
has been received at the war department. that
a large force of Yankees, estimated at thirty
thousand, under Dix and Keyes, was moving
on the peninsula.
Approximation was issued this morning up
on the citizens of Richmond and other per-
sons of the state to perfect a military organ
ization to operate with troops in the field.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-04
FROM GEN. ROsECRANs.
TULLAHOMA EVACUATED

7 . / I 4 II Q NJ A E ' 4 G Q TIE D.
TULLAHoMA, July 1.-The "a kentucky
cavalry, in the advance of Gen. Brannons di-
vision, and the 3oth Indiana mounted infan-
try, in the advance Of Gen. Menden's divis-
ion, entered Tnllahoma at eleven o'clock to-
day. Wheelers rebel cavalry, the rear guard
OF the enemy, left as they entered. The town
was entirely evacuated, only one soldier and
two caissons remaining.
Gen. Bragg arrived there last night, His
main forces retreated on the Winchester road.
Gen. Stearns of the rebel cavalry was NOR
tally wougded in a skirmish on the Both, and
died to-day at Decherd.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-04
News via SYnshington.

PHILADELPHIA, July 3.-The Washington
Star has the following
Mai. Gen. Sigel has been ordered to report
to Gen. Couch, at Harrisburg, for duty.
From private letter from Norfolk dated
LIST inst, we learn that 1900 to 1900 rebels
have made their appearance in Princess Anne
Co., with the design, it is supposed, of ma
khan Il raid into Norfolk. Considerable ex-
citement is reported as existing at Norfolk in
ppuSuunaupn
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-04
Rebel Preparations for Burnside.

TULLAHoMA, July 1.-The Chattanooga
Rebel Of the 30th ult, says editorialy that
considerable apprehension was manifested
yesterday at the reported advance of Burn
side, with a column of thirty Thousand men,
in East Tennessee. We hasten, it says, to
dispel the fears. If Burnside does advance,
which we regard as highly possible, there is
ample means to give him that warm reception
he SO eminently deserves. His last raid has
fully awakened our war department.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-04

Invest your Money to the Best Adyun-
tage.-If you will call at No. I, under City Hall, you
buy better TEA for less money than is to be found
in this vicinity.
Also, nice lump BUTTER from the best Diaries in
Worcester county Stood CHEESE, Foreign and Do
nestle Fruits Nuts, Confectionery, &c Also, some of
that nice French Breakfast Coffee.
Remember the pl ice-NO. Front street, under City
Hall.
mI6 diff A. TOLMAN.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-04

In Grafton, July Charles Adams, son of the late
Charles BigelOw, 10 mos 10 days
Funeral at the residence of his mother Monday after
O'Clock, Relatives and friends are invited to
attend without further notice.
In Fitchburg, June rs, Emily Jane Weld, Al yrs mo-
j un rs, Oliver VOse, SO yrs
In Barre, June 81 Jane, wife of Thomas Clark, 81 yrs
In ROyaston, June %, of dptheria DIR Willis.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-04

In this city, July g. by Rev I W Lewis John Dunn to
Mary LaPiere.
In Cherry Valley July ?, by Rev W W c lburn, Thos
Williams to Annie Buckley, both OF Cherry Valley,
Leices ter.
In Woonsocket lu1e %, Austin Howard to Alice NJ
Arnold, both of Milford
In Manchester, H. Lieut. Charles Barker to Emily
Hall. both OF FitchbUrg .
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-04
CBy L. ". VAILLl
LN'HEEi RESINFNCE Al

A Hi AUCTION, corner Austin and Irving streets
- nos % Austin. and % Irving streets.-I am in
strueled 70 sell gu THURSDAY NEXT, july q at II
ocock the very desirable Re jcnce situated as above
containing tweniy-one rooms, with entrance from
lhe Two streets above named. Sail House is finished
m the m0sr thorough and convenient manner with a
Ilazza IN front, Marble Nantes. and never fang
supply Of good water of both kinds.
0se IS 50 arranged to be easily converted into
three or fur tencmens. 1t proximity ilan street
ana the rye Dopt ana shoe factory being erected,
renders very desirable for occupation or Investment
me pToperty can be examined at any time by calling
the house. ~ S
For further particulars inquire of the Auctoueer
JS dts + w. VAIL.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-04
The wan OF the FIea.Bug.


LYON our remorseless foe,
LAYS by the thousands low;
Touched by his magnetic dust,
Though unwilling, die we must
If our power but matched our will,
We'd that insect murderer kill;
For his Powder, sure fate,
VIII our annihilate.
Lyons Powder is harmless to mankind, but will kill
all house insects, garden worms nebugs, &c. Lyons
Magnetic Pills are death to rats and mice Sold
everywhere. DEMAS s. BARNES IL CO..
j d&w2w New York
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-04

CARLISLE, July 3.-All is quiet. The enc
my is falling back via Mount Holly. Cham
bersburg was not burned; only the buildings
belonging and adjacent to the railroad, were
destroyed.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-07-04
FOURTH JULY, 1868
Aptt1Gng.
BY J.. W. VAIL

'
o. ADMINISTRATOR SALE
ksiis GENrEEL NEW RESIDENCE AT ,rcTIo>-
~, LINCOLN STREET, am instructed Nv
w ADMINISTRATOR Hon. w. w. 6lCE and AMES
Ny 81 10y next at II O'Clock the very de,irabe
ueltegl hSsluence' corner of Lincoln and Kendall
streets Nald House wasreceHtly built in the most tor
gu n manner from cellar to attic with all tfe modern
~ ~, ToNehfnts' Yiz:-Gas, Marble Nantes Weisbtnd
windows Piazza in front, gond water OF both kiSds
superior Cellars in fact the late owner has SPARED no
pdnS OF expense IN fitting it in thorough and ci,
Nclent manner for his own Upancy The ot is loroc
c9hMnag ~ Is feet The landis highly elevated win
aoeauutul lawn IN front, Sloping to the street The
Horse railroad passes directly by lie door rendering II
easy OF access, and is IN ueighbOrho3d Of the hiphest
spSetapulV amt is altogether of the most tesir
pc residences offered at auction this season For fur
IneT paruGHlars inquire of Hon. W. ". RICE JAMES
WIlEE, ESD or the AuCt!uneer
je27 dts IL W v,rrr