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Absent from the Army.

The following remarks of the Philadel
phia Ledge, of Thursday, are to the point.
and will apply equally as well in this local
:ty as in the cities. That paper says -
The late call for three hundred Thousand
more men 10 supply The places of those
whose terms Of service are about to expire
is no doub bt justified by the necessities Of
his judgment on the subject from the large
number of officers and privaies who are
absent from the army on furlougEs, it would
not be unreasonable 10 conclude that the
country has more soldiers than it can use
fully employ. This city seems TO be full of
officers and privaies who apparently have
no other business here than to promenade
the streets and lounge in hotels and bar
rooms. Our exchanges satisfy US tha, Phil
adeIphia is not singular in this respect.
The New York Journal of Commerce says
that :s,he number of officers who are absent
on furloughs connot easily be esiima-
ted, bat il must be something prodIgious,
judging from the crowds of them who over
flow the hotels aud make up large per-
cenlage of the pedestrians of Broadway
And yet we should suppose that at no
period of the war was the presence of every
available officer and soldier in the field
more im2eratively required than just al this
lime- Why, then, are not all skukers re-
called al once, under penalty OF disgracefnl
dismissal if they do not promptly rejoi n
their respective regiments ? They are paid
10 render military duly in front of the enc
my, not TO enjoy themselves in luxurious
idleness IN our cities. The lruancy of twenty
or thir:y thousand able bodied men just now
might cost lhe ration a disastrous defeat,
and yet il is probable quite that number OF
able-t tadied privates and officers are away
from their 2osts, on leaves Of absence, al
the momeni when the Government may
most need their services. The evil calls
| for reform.
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Thrts Hundred thousand Mere.

FATHER ABRAHAM is after rs for Three
Hundred Thousand More. Mothers and
Wives, get your sons and husbands ready,
for it they do not volunteer they will be
drafted in January. Men, get your ''greeu.
backs" ready if you can-when the next
Congress meets the three hundred dollar
exemption clause will be raised 10 one thou.
sand at least so that only .the rich can es-
cape service. We told the people that this
would be the result OF the reelection of
Gov. CUkTIN, but W really did rot think
that ABE would have the lemerity TO stick
il on quite so quickly.
We print the proclamation-read it. The
folly and failure of the draft is admitted in
the call for volunteers II is heart rending
fact that since the commencement OF the
draft more soldiers have been killed wound
ed, taken prisoners and died OF disease than
have been raised by the draft !! So that
when the conscripts reach the army il will
not be as strong as when they were drafted
Yet this tyrannical and cruel legislation has
been sanctioned and approved by an appa-
AS"t AhaJoi''J VI the PeoP'e oi tnis Ctate -
lflhey want that sort OF governing they are
entitled to have it, but for our part we shall
ever object to il and vote against it.
Drafting will undoubtedly continue until
the entire enrolment is exhausted, with
strong probability that the next Congress
will require all under sixty to be enrolled
So much for sustaining the Republican par
ty. Had Pennsylvania been taken out OF
their possession, they would not have dared
TO attempt such things. As il is, they say
their policy has been approved by ma
joriiy of the people and good faith therefore
requires them to pursue it.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-10-27
Volunteering.

II any Demacralic press should now, in
view of the last Proclamation, announce
that the success of their party in the coming
Presidential election was of much greater
importance than winning victories in the
field, or that Democrats had better remain
10 put down the unarmed foes of the Gov
eminent at home Ihan the armed enemy
abroad, we should doubtless hear, in no
whispering tones, cries OF "Treason !'-
"Away with tie traitor p' elc. Yet why
should such expressions be more treasona.
bic by the Democratic than by the RepubIi
can party? Why is it permissible for the
Republican party, on that ground, to send
men home from The army and not permssi
bic Tor the Democrats 10 retain men from
going to the army2 Why is it righ, for Re-
Washington TO be endangered and Penn
sylVaEia menaced, and wrong for Demo.
Gratis 10 refuse their arms 10 rivet on their
chains! The object OF both is the same
viz, votes. But the Republican plan cuts
bo,h ways for, having got the Republican
and Democratic soldiers, the former is al
lowed to come home and vote. whilst the
latter is prevented. Each, in such case as
this, gives two votes to The Republicans
The vote they pu: in the box, and the vote
they keep out of the box. Il creates Re-
publican majori,ies by increasing their own
and az the same time diminishing Demo-
cratic ballots. When the rare case happens
OF Republican voter going TO the ars his
party loses nothing, because he comes back
to vote. When Democratic soldier goes,
his party loses his vote.
In view OF these obvious truths, which
cannot but have their effect upon The volun-
ieering of the Democracy, what is the plain
duly of the Administration II is at once
10 give the country an assurance that at no
future election will soldiers be permitted 10
leave their regiments for voting purposes,
or that, il any are allowed to go, no selec-
ton shall be made Of friends OF the Admin
istfaiion, but that all sha all be treated alike
If this be done-if The Democracy of the
country can have any assurance that their
absence from elections, fighting their coun-
try's battles, shall not be taken advantage
OF as a means of defrauding their friends
and putting over them rulers that they de-
test, we doubt not hat they will answer, as
they have hitherto too coHfidingIy done, to
the call of the President-Age.
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Just what The rebels Asked.

The defeat of the Democracy of P,snnsyl-
yania and Ohio, is just what Jeff. Davis aud
his rebel leaders asked and prayed Tor.
Their presses have been, for long Iime'
saving, keep down VaIandigham and his
party in the Nouh-give us, rather, men
like Taaddeus Stevens and Charles Sumner;
they curse the Union and despise ii, and so
do We"
Thus the AboIitionists of Pennsylvania
and Ohio, have done just what the rebels
asked, and we have no doubt that the elec.
tons 10 these two States give quite ms much
satisfaction TO day, to Jeff. Davis & Co., in
Richmond, as TO Lincoln & Co., IN Wash
ingion.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-10-27

DARING BuRGLsRY-Some burglars enter
ed the office of Judge Alexander Jorcan in
this place, on "Wednesday night last, By
means of skeleton key, and bored into
the safe so as 10 remove the lock. They
stole about twelve hundred dollars in cash
and two thousand dollars in Northern Gen.
trail Railroad Bonds, belonging 10 Mrs. Jane
Wilson, together with some iewelry, an
overcoat and a pair OF pants The skeleton
key and boIle of fish oil, supposed TO
have been used for oIing their drill, were
left in the ce.-Northum5syland Dcmo-
crat
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Auditors Notice.

In The Orphan's Court FIR the County Of Col-
umtiq, Estaie Of George Hartman, iats Of
Benton iornship, deed.
4 IL persons interested will take notice,
Il that the undersigned, appointed Auditor
by the Orphans Cont OF Columbia couutY,
TO ssilIe and adInst the rates and propor-
lions Of The balance or assets IN the hands
Of George NJ Hartman. Executor OF George
Hartman, deceased, TO and among the rs-
specive creditors OF the deceased, accord
ing to the order esiabl shell by law, will
meet the parles interested a. 'bsrt p.
Clark's Office, B!oomsburg on Tuesday
the 2iih OF November. 1863, for The par
poses OF his appointment. wh.n and Where
all parties nieresed are requested 10 pre-
sent their claims, or De deoarred from
coming in for share of such assets
ROBERT F. CLARK, Auditor.
Bloomsburg Oct. %, 1868 -liS2.
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cle remedy, alter having suffered several
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Parties wishing the prescription viii
please address
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Sept, %, 1863 amos.
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Class l7.-Hines & Liquor,

- ''e" SstqUofs
Best Currenl wine Mrs A Henderson. , ons
do Blackberry Mrs w. H. Shoemaker Oa
do Grape, Mrs Ramsey, / 90
do Cherry Mrs. w Appleman, 90
do Rye Whiskey, Mel en- ah Reese, ] 90
do Vinegar, Mrs. D Hughes. ] 20
do Ed'b'fy vine Mrs.W n ShoemakerI Oo
do Cherry Bounce, Mrs. F c. Eyer, SO
Glass ls Manufactured articles.
Be>t Wash Sand, G. w CorreIi, 2 90
do Sole Leather, Corner & Christman 2 90
do Upper Leather, Con & Christman 90
do Kip, Conner s. Christman, 90
do Cali Skins, Conner & Christman 2 90
Class I9.-Fraif.
Best bu winter apples S Creveljno. I oo
do Fall apples, Miss Clara Hughes. 1 90
do Ounces, Mrs. | w. McKelvy, sc
do Dwarf pears N Hendershot, So
do Dried apples, Elisha Haeenhuch so
do Dried peaches. H. Reader, so
do Cherries, Fl. F. Clark, so
Glass 20,-Triaf Of Horses,-Sportiae
LiSf.-Ffrsf Trot.
Fanny Fern, Jacob DiehI, $50 90
Second I,ot.
Sorrell Horse. S. Hall, $40 On
Farmers Lisf,-First Trot.
Cray Mare, Elias Kline, $40 M
Second Trof:
Mare, Benjamin Lee, IS 90
J H KELLER, President.
J.. B. Rupert, Secretary
Bloonsburg Oct. %, 1893
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The wa in mississippi.

Rebel CaUaIry D5eated-A PrOuision-
al Government.
CHICAGO, Oct. % "A special dispatch from
Cairo says skirmish took place about the
18Th, on the Big Black river, eighteen miles
below Vicksburg, with the Win Adams
rebel cavalry, numbering 2O0. Onr loss was
fifteen killed and wounded. The rebels
were driven beyond Port Gibson.
A Vicksburg letter, dated the 18Th, says
we shall in all probability have Provision
al Government in Mississippi in two or Ihree
weeks Col Markland, OF Kentucky, is
spoken of as most likely TO fill the Guber-
Material chair. The letter also adds that
important movements are on the tapis, and
in two weeks there will be no armed foe on
the soil OF Mississippi.
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Rebel Reports from CbarIestOn-T2,OOO Up-
ion Prisoners in Richmond

FoRTREss MoNaoe, Oct 25.-Yeslerday's
Richmond Dispatch received here has the
following
"CHARLEsToN, Oct 23.-No new move
ments yet. The Yankees are reported as
putting the finishing strokes 20 Gregg, and
Wagner and the olher batteries at Cum
ming's Point. The feet remains quiet
Stormy times are expected soon
"The number OF Yankee prisoners held
in the Richmond prisons last night was
twelve thousand
General Imboden, or the 18Th, attacked
the garrison al Chadesjown Shenandoah
Valley, capturing 43l prisoners, with their
arms. &c.
{Signed) ar. E. LEE"
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Auditors Notice

Ia The Orphrns' Court far The County Of Col
mm5ia, Edte IF Solomon Stcank, late Of Bsa-
ver iotclship dec d
4 Ii persons Interested will take notics.
n ,hal the undersigned appointed Audior
BY he Orphans Couri OF he county OF COL
mbia, on exceptions filed ~ The account
OF Tilmon Rilenhouse, and Reuben Swank
administrator of Solomon Swank, deed
will NEE, ihe parties Interested al the Re.
cordsr'- Office, IA Boomsburs, on Tturs.
day, 26 Of Noyem Der, 1863 for The pur-
poe of his appointment when and where
all parties interested are requested 10 al.
tend If they think proper
WESLY WRIT, Auditor.
Bloomsburq, O.j % IS63-4t 81
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1863-10-27

Irs Cosr, &c.-The cost of the election
of Curtin, TO the country and the Taxpayer
has been the lives OF thousands OF white
freemen, and millions OF property.
But what matters all this TO the Abolition
Leaguers Nothing. II gives them office
and p!nnder, and they are satisfied and re-
ioice, although they know that Curiin's
election only tends TO push the country for
ward on the road 10 national ruin.
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The TRIBUNE ON THE WAR DEBT.-The Tri-
bune in speaking Of The war debt says:
s'It has saddled Us with debt that will
take bread from the mouths OF every labor
ing mans child for. generations, and send
millions hungry to bed p
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CenrRK CouNTy Pa.-Gov. Curtin's home
which gave him 35l majority in 1850, now
gives $50 democratic majority. The whole
democratic ticket Of the county is elected.
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GAME TO the premises Of The subscriber.
~ in Benton township, Columbia County,
on Monday nlghl October 10Th inst a
d LARGE DARK Bay HORSE.
Ea-TT3@ leh hind foot white, a roam spot
S on The forehead, white strips
<>&keessA between the nosrriIs, judged 10
be about nine years old. The owner q,
owners are requested 10 come forward.
prove properly, pay charges and take him
away, or be will be disposed Of According
10 law. JOHN w KLINE
Benton twp. Oh %, 1865 -3s
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The draft took about 5000 men and $500
600 out of the State OF Maine,
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Der. % There are now no suffers with
the army of the Potomac. they having dur.
ing the late campaign been ordered 10 the
rear ard the restriction has not yet been
removed All the necessary supplies for
the officers and soldiers have, however,
been promptly supplied by Colonel Clarke,
Chief Commissary of that army, which has
been accom- panied in all is changes by this
efficient officer There was nothing posi-
lively known up 10 noon yesterday OF Lees
present whereabouts.
The general impression ia that General
Meade has been superseded 10 the com
mand OF the Army of the Potomac by Geo.
john Sedgwick Gen. SeGgwick, a native
OF Connecticut, graduated al West Point in
1851, the 9th ~ his class. He IA a, pres
eni Colonel OF The 4th Cavalry and COM
mander OF the 5ih Army Corps.
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THELATEST WAR NEWS.
From The Army Of the POiOmac.-The Rebels
Cross the Rappahann0ck on Monday.

WAsHINGroN, Oct 22.-Lale accounts re-
ceived from the army OF the Potomac say,
that it has been ascer;ained that some oil
the rebel infantry were engaged with Kill
patrick's cavalry near Buckland Mills, on
Monday last. A brigade OF rebel cavalry
shaJpshoo:ers, dsmounted, and partially
concealed deluded our cavalry into the
belief that they were attacked by infantry.
Lees army. with the exec plion OF Stewards
cavalry, crossed the Rappahannock on
Monday al Ra2pahannock Station. GenI
Stuart iel back on The river on Tuesday,
stopping in Warreoton, through which he
passed, although be admitted that his men
had not enjoyed meal for "a hours.
Officers OF Lees army stated that their
rapid retreat was caused by desilnton of
provisions. Their bridge over The Rapdan
had been carried away by the rise iU The
river caused by The storm OF Thursday night
and Lee laid pontoon bridge, over which
be crossed his army 10 the south side OF the
river.
II is believed that their is no consider
able rebel force now north of the Rapidan,
unless ii be portion OF Sluar's cavalry,
with his artillery.
Ii was currently rumored by The rebel
officers, that having driven General Meade
back towards Washington, and destroyed a
portion OF The Orange and Alexandria Rail
road, either HIPS or Eiwell's corps would
now be Immediately dispatched TO the as
sisiance Of Bragg This report is strength
ened by previous rumors that one OF these
corps was about 10 start thither before The
late movement began.
The rebel papers say that Lee captured
10000 OF our troops and foil battery, and
large number oil wagons during his late
campaign. 1t is sufficient 10 remark that
the official report contradicts this statement
excepting, perhaps, few prisoners.
The Warrenion Railroad has not been
disturbed 10y the enemy. We now hold the
country east Of The Rappahannock. There
are no signs of battle.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-12-24
Madagascar.

King Radama III. was the sole author o his
own ruin. His inherent weakness of character,
never really rectifed by Christian principle,
made him the tool of dissipated and designing
companions, the slave of debasing vices and
finally, the victim of m%OnOmdnia, which hurried
him into extraordinary acts of despotism, billy,
fanaticism, and cruelty. We can only account
for the wild and murderous projects to which
this pre-eminently amiable but weak-milded
sovereign lent himself. even to the extent of a
plot against the life of Mr.. Ellis, by adopting the
conclusion Of that devoted missionary, that 9 rom
many combining causes Radama - had become
bewildered and alarmed, and that he fnall. lost
his reason The revolution in Madagascar: was
an act of pure selEdefence-the deposition Of the
King a measure of urgent necessity. The Oun-
try was fast lapsing into anarchy, and the goern-
ment monopolized by young men as inexperienced,
but more depraved and designing than theirsov-
ereigu. Discomfort became universal, till a'last
the proclamation authorizing duels. mortal .om-
bats-in fact, civil war-brought matters TO 4
crisis. His Ministers demonstrated, and at lagth
reluctantly resisted the decree. a revolution
broke out, the Kings illicit advisers wer all
slain, and himself continuing obdurate, he was
put to death in his palace, Notwithstanding the
entreaties of his consort, who was subsequently
proclaimed Rasoaherena, Queen OF Madagascar,
TO the general satisfaction. Only in one inDort-
ant respect has this revolution brought abut a
change. The sovereign of Madagascar no
longer absolute. but has freely accepted erms
which, SAYS Mr.. Ellis, I" may be regarded a the
germs of constitutional government" The
mobiles and heads of the people are to share i the
making of the laws perfect liberty and pDtec-
ton are again conceded to all foreigners; lierty
of worship guaranteed to Christians an all
others and the treaties with European nsions
are to he faithfully carried out. Mr.. Elliscon-
cludes his letter with the assuring statemet =
Our missionary prospects seem to rest IN q
better foundation than ever. "-NOncOnfornSt.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-12-24

Of the moment. In reference to any action,
whether good or bad, there IS 50 much 70 modify
1t which can not be foreseen, that the highest
wisdom l. u leave ones self free 70 act when the
time for action comes, steadily aiming to avoid
haste and harshness; seeking a discreet medium
between Ieniency and sternness between license
and liberty. But in reference 70 ali our dealings
with our children, knowing how fallible We are
knowing the numerous sources of INSTRUMENTATION
and mistakes around US, it is well, If error must
be committed, that it should be on the eide OF
patience, forbearance, and 4 loving heart. Our
children are unresisting, helpless they look to
US naturally for acts Of tenderness and love
toward them and il, instead, they should meet an
over-share Of an unrelenting nature, the heart Is
soon wounded, the affections chilled, their trust
ingness crushed, and the foundation Is laid for a
spirit Of enmity, dislike, and actual casting of of
the tie which binds 10 home and all its endear-
ments and when that is once fairly done, the
mischief is without remedy In all time thereafter.
Let parents bear these things in mind. \ Etful
recognizance of their truthfulness is not sufficient;
the impression should be Of an abiding character,
for none other will be sufficient 10 restrain the
promptings of an impetuous nature or of a hasty
temperament thus is it that, in a moment, some
times an act has been committed or a word ut
tered, laying the foundation for lifelong re-
mOrseS-