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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16
GENERAL GEO. B. MCCLELLAN.
a Page Of History.


There is no passage in history which is
more deeply interesting, none on which
the pen Of the historian will dwell with
more eIoquence. than that which relates 10
the condition OF the United Staies, its army
and lis capital, on the last day OF August,
1852 The report of General Mcclellan
now for the first time collects and makes
clear the various incidents which are 10 fil!
this important page in our national record.
We regret that the Congressional edition.
the Republican Record edition, and other
cheap editions of the report are incomplete
an. Inaccurate, ommiting entirely some
portions hich present the most Interests
Ing and important view of the relations of
General Mcclellan to the Cabinei, the ar
my aud The country. The edition publish
ed under General MeClellan's authority is
accurate The omission was doubtless uE-
intentional, some pages of copy having
fallen from composiior's desk, or been
misIaid, in The governmen: printing office.
and the re printers who have followed that
edilion have produced imperfect copies.
General M Clellan was not at that lime
removed from the command of the army,
bu, the army was removed from his con.
mand py an ingenious device of the War
Department He was treated with con-
;emptuous indifference by Gen. HaIleck.-
/ When ordered 10 abandon the Peninsula he
was so anxious for an interview with Gen.
| 3 aIleck and a free consultation, that he
proceeded from Harrison's Bar g the near
est telegraph station, and there finding that
/ The wires were broken under wafer, be
crossed Chesapeake Bay, arriving at Chez
! RI Stone Iniet, on The east shore, about
midnight. He Immediately ielegraphed to
Washington, informing Gen. Halleck that
he had come all this distance 10 consult
with him, and requested him 10 come 10
the War Department end Of The wire. Gen.
! HaIleck came, and sent brief and some
what ilI-humored reply. While General
I Mcclellan was deciphering this reply (i'
was their private cipher), the operator in
formed him that Gen. Halleck had lef. the
! Washington Office without so much as say.
ing good night, and that further telegraph
]
ina was useless General Mcclellan re-
/ turned to his army brought il away from
the scene of its noble exploits, stood him
self. last man of all, on the deserted ground,
and lett the Peninsula with the conviction
that great error was in progress al Wash
ington. A. Forl Monroe he wrote dis
patch to Gen. HaIleck, mournfuily eloquent
speaking of the services OF his brave army
and begging HaIIeck 10 recognize them.-
He said
.Please say kind word 10 my army
that can report to them in general orders
10 regard 10 their conduct at Yorktown,
WiIIiamsburgh, West Point, Hanover Court
House, and on the Chickahcminy, as well
as in regard 10 the seven days and the re-
cent retreat. No one has ever said any
hing 10 cheer them but myself. Say moth
ing about me- Merely give my men and
ofEicsrs credit for whai they have done. L
viii do you much good and viii strengthen
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HAYS Florida Expedition .

Mr.. John Hay is fresh and fair youth OF
some twenty or mors summers, who writes
excellent verses aud has flourished for two
or three years in the executive mansion at
Washin slon as u priTae secretary OF the
President. He was esteemed of the better
sex as proper ladies' man, and might with
due change OF garb have passed crediiably
as 4 ady's maid The other day he was
made major, and departed for the South
for what precise quarter was TO the public
unknown I'LL day or two ago, a steamer
from Hilton Head brought the hearI-sicken-
ing announcement that a thousand brave
men had iallen amid the swamps OF Florida
in lruitless attempt TO make successful a
political expedition of which this young
man was the leader, aud his master, Mr..
Lincoln, the inspiration. Gen. Gilmore
nominaIly led the expedition, ,bul Hay bad
! full authority for its direction. Its object
was the occu patton of Florida, with a view
| to the reconstruction OF THAI state, after the
/ fashion indicated in the Presidents proc
/ lama.ion OF December last. The expedition
Wds CotiiOhlSu , al ouoA PSN'SN anu 81
! peror force OF rebels, and was repulsed so
! signallythat our brave soldiers had, added
/ TO the poignancy of their grief at defeat, The
bitter reflection lhstthey were poorly led,
/ in a military sence, while the political ob-
! iecl for which they died vas so contempl~
! ibe and so cruel as almost 10 surpsss be-
lief Nothing has yet happened on the
! dar K side of our arms which will so effects
ually shake a country's confidence in our
rulers as this IamentabY wicked move
ment.-N Y World
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

WHEN we see TWO young lovers kneel-
ing at the alter, The hears wish is that they
may resemble the married in Heaven, who,
according, to Swedenbsrs's vision, always
melt into one angel.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16
A Soldiers COurtshlp.

A soldier OF the town oil Berkley, Mass,
who has just re-enIisted for the war, was
coming to the city with pocket full of
money, when he made the acquaintance,
in the car, OF good looking girl from the
same place. Her dress, however, was 10
his mind not exactly the thing, and he made
bold to ask her why she did not wear
better one.
"For the very good reason" said sne,
"that have none"
How would you like to have a new fit
out, Miss !''
Nothing would suit mo better" was the
reply.
'Come then with me-" said our kind
hearted soldier, as he handed hei from the
cars. Suiling the action to the word, he
took her 10 various shops and gave her The
choice Of The best fabrics for dresses.
He then purchased her nice fashionable
cloak aud hat, and not satisfied with that
crowned his gensrosity by buying Tor her
a gold watch and chain.
"And now" said he, 81 want you to be-
come nay WIFE"
OF course she would ; who would not
and away went the happy pair to be uni
ted in The close bonds of wedlock.
The service was speedily performed, and
the unexpected balance of our soldier's
bounty safely invested Tor the benefit of his
new and youthful bride Who would ad
verlise in the papers for partner for life
with specifications aunexed-whsn by re-.
enlisting, aud getting furIough aud the
bounty, one can suit himself off hand, with
no delays aud uncertainties, such as all sol
10 Uncle Abe's order
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

WHEs The cold wind blows. take care OF
your nose, that il don't get froze, and wrap
up your toes in warm wooden hose. The
above, we suppose, was written in prose,
by some one who knows, the effect oil cold
SHOWS.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

If unfortunately ,ou find yourself riding
the devil of anger, you had better ride the
brute bali dead, ill be iall down, that you
may not have to mount him again for a
quarter oil a year.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

Mr.. Frank Moore has made and caused
to be published a book called Lyrics ol
Loyalty,n which is certainly profane enough
10 be deemed loyal book by all the howl
ing Dervishes in the land. The following
IS specimen
"a prophets soul in fire came down
To i've in The voice OF Old John Brown.
The eye of God looked down and saw
Il just ijs lost by an unjust la,c
The poetry and the morality of the book
are on par, and both as bad as bad can
be. The idea that an old Kansas horse
thief, burglar and assassin, was a prophe
of the Lord, is entirely worthy of the re-
Iigiou and morality of the loyal Ieaguers.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

& iisi wonder what's the reason dis saw
mill won't go now 2 said country niger
10 another darky who lad travelled some.
Dat circumstance arguffes enough nigga,
replied the philosopher, de reason is cause
dar am not suiiishun number OF water
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

TAkrEo an enemy into ones mouth is
steal away his brains isn'i so bad as swind-
ling friend. You had better take ia "a
enemy than lake in friend.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

TIE reason why woman has her way
so much ofiner than man is ;ha, both he
aud she are conscious that her way is the
best.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

The following notice, written by the
schoolmas,er was recently posted ON the
door OF school-houss pear Frankfort, Ken
lucky.
NoTIss.-No swearing, cursiu or runnin a
bowl luse or hollerin in this scnl
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

May God grant US sometimes a hard nut
10 crack, for alter such nuts the table-wius
OF life tastes deliciously.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

Il is estimated that the cost per man OF
The army is nearly if not quite $1,000 per
annum.
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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

incorporate a clause in the conscrip,ion act
which would more than likely secure the
exemption OF all married meu. An amend
ment was offered that husbands OF insane
wives be exempted from the operations oi
OF the conscript law, but the bachelor Rep
resentaiives thought that each married man
would be presenting his crib" as insane,
thus throwing tie burden of war upon the
single, the suggestion was not entertained.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

= DiDN'T LAsT.-A country editor received
a remittance, with request 10 sead his
paper as long as the money lasted He
INDUCED in a bit of spree, got broke, and
respectfully announced 20 his subscriber
that according to his own terms, his sub
scriplion was out.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

The government is as Abolition ia inan.
ces as in other matters. II will not keep
single 'yellow boy" in iis vaults.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

EvEaY man wishes to have his own indi-
vidual farm or lot, bui the grave yard is The
common lot.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16

An ahecdose worth laughing over is told
OF man who had an iufirmity as we'll as
an appetite for fish He was anxious to
keep up his character for honesty, even
while enjoying hls lavorile meal; and while
making bill with his merchant, as the
Story goes, and when his back was turned,
the honest buyer slipped a Goldfish up un-
der his coat tail. But the garment was TO
short 10 cover up the theft, and the mer-
chant perceived it.
Now said the customer anxious TO i'm
prove all opportunities TO call attention to
his viuues, Mr. merchant, have traded
with you great deal, and have paid you
promptly and honestly, havn'tIP
Oh, yes answered the merchant, make
10 complaint
Well said the customer, L always in
sisted that honesty is the best policy, anc
the best rule TO live and die by
That's so replied the merchant
And the customer turned 10 depart.
Hold on friend,' cried the merchant
speaking OF honesty, I have bit of adj
vice TO give you. Whenever you come to
trade again you had beaer wear a longer
coat, or steal a shorter codfsh.'
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1864-03-16


GATsING STRENGTH "A student in one OF
our Sale colleges was charged by one of
the faculty with having had barrel of ale
deposited in his room, contrary OF course TO
the rules and usaqes. He received sum-
mons to appear before The President, VINO
said
Sir, | am informed that you have bar
rel OF ale in your room.'
'Yes, cir
well, what explanation can you make q
We'll, the Tact is, sir, my physician sd-
vised me 10 Try litle ale each day as a
tonic, and not wishing 10 stop at various
places where it IS re,ailed, | concluded 10
have barrel taken to my ROOM
Indeed, aud have you derived any behe-
fit from il g
'Ah, yes, sir, when tie barrel was first
taken to my room, two weeks ago, ! could
scarcely lit il, now can carry it with
ease
We believe the witty student was dis
charged without reprimaud At least BIZ
ought 10 have been
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-22

A correspondent Of the Prairie Farmer.
writing from Southern Illinois, gives his
experience with an independent cellar,
which may also be very applicable to Gel
lars in more northern locations where the
nature of the ground does not readily admit
Of good drainage, SO IS to secure dry celss
lar all below the surface.
II would dig four feet deep in the ground
and build two and half feet above the sur
face, or SO Ms to finish up six and a half
hard burned. at least those used under
ground. Build the wall thirteen inches
thick, with common lime mortar (water
lime is Lcttcr) make the cellar two stories
high, and join it by a hall or entry to one
OF the kitchen doors; SO as to enter the Gel
lar without going out Of doors. The hall
should be large enough TO have an outside
door, also dor to 60 down few steps in =
to the lower cellar. and one to go up into
the upper ro0m The reason for building
two story, in the first place, is economy
second, u warmer cellar in winter and cool.
or in summer. This collar should have a
concrete bottom, about three i. ches thick,
md have two by four piece bodied in the
concrete, while it is green or soft, about
three inches from the wall; after the bot
tom has become hard, then plaster the bot
tom and sides with good coat Of water
l,ne plaster, upso the upper edge of the
josts, SO as to leave no place for rats
and mice. You will then set studding on
this strip, about two feet apart, all around
the wall, two or three inches from it. The
upper end Of studding will be nailed to
joists; then line the inside Of the cellar
with rough boards, nail laths up and down
a foot apart, then lath and plaster with one
brown coat. Nail . narrow strip on each
side Of your joists, one inch from the lower
sidc-lay double floor of rough siding,
eli up to upper edge Of ioists with sawdust
then lay your upper floor of good match
cd flooring for the upper room. You now
have an cir chamber Of two or three inches
between your brick wall and one that will
be air-tight, if the work is done well. You
should have two windows, sash double, SO
as to let the upper sash down, and raise the
lower one. This will give al the ventila.
ton necessary. You also want . frame
with fine wire screen fit each window
frame neatly, SO as to keep out flies. Blinds
would be Of great value would not put
window on the south if it can be avoided.
The upper room should have two windows
of large sixe-no outside door except the
one in the hall.
II have cellar built in this way. Moth
ing ever freezes in it; it is cool and keeps
every thing sweet in summer. It cost $3.50
size. fourteen by eighteen feet. It is built
of stone."
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-11-22

- olG@lSa ~ robIIs sCntoae po1lIn6 -
K ~ - N1nogD ~ heVo 49, Spr1se1
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IT. ~ 3SsiSn - szSs5i = =
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~ aomo~ qu1rtes, -1ut = tb6D e61De .
nothine. 6ecauas thsss w. soothing IL
then, - ~ ase stre nothing = risked H.
saying that these are destined TO IKE fate.
Nothing win come Of them, Save, peshaps,
> Temporary decline in the gold Market En-.
abling certain parties 10 come In aud buy.
We write this with feeling OF regret, Sof
II need not be said how joyfulIy re should
welcome and encourage even the first slean
Of peace, BE- Il never 20 faint, through the
dark cloud that hangs al over our unhappy
country-but duty TO our readers, Is con-
scientious Journalists, impels us to caution
them against oil such stories - those which
Wall street Is reviving to-day. They have
strong stock jobbing, gold specializing
odor about them.
There is but ono way to peace that we can
see, and that way Mr.. Lincoln and his
friends can walk in, and can bring the reb-
els to walk in, too, before long, il they (Mr.
Lincoln and his friends) only will. That
way is, for the President, in his forthcoming
message to Congress, to urge repeal Of al
the vindictive, unconstitutional legislation
Of the last Congress, and recommend that
the war hereafter be prosecuted with sin.
gle view to the maintenance OF The Constitu.
ton and the laws, Confiscstion, Abolition.
Devastation, determination, must all be re-.
ceded from. Nothing else will do. An
other experiments to bring about Z paciilca-
ton, VIC are convinced, will fail.
Arms can never end this war--but mag
craftsmanship, ant = little Of tho
unselfish spirit of patriotis,s, in high places,
can. Thus far, we hs. g had neither magma
nlmity mr. anselfssn patriotism but il we
can only nave them in future, then there is
lndeed ..omc hope that hostilities will not
o'se drearily on through tho next four