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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08

The FIRsT SHOT Ever MADE-A British
plumber named Waus. retired TO bed one
night as usual, aud had most exuao-di-
nary dream. He, 80 far as his fancy paints
himself, crawled upon church root. abou:
TO solder detect IN IL, when hv one OF those
nnaccounlable incidents which we take
very quietly when they come 10 us in
dreams, down goes the IadIe of boiling
meIaI into pool in the street below sT-y
again" says old honesty and he descends
to ge: his adIe and his lead The former
is there sure enough, but the latter Is rep
resented by myriad OF spheres. Wuh
real lead material, aud his eyes wide open,
he goes throogh, next morning, The exact
process he has seen in his dream, aud in-
aUgura.es The manufacture OF shot The
story goes on TO tell that The patent he had
Tor invention ne seId for $40 O0O aud xiih
that sum he built, for The embellishments OF
her native city, crescent OF houses, which
the citizens were ImpoIits enough 10 chris
en- Watts Falls"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08


The GREAT MYsTERy-The body is TO
die so much is certain. What lies be
yondi No one who passed the charmed
boundry comes back 10 tell. The imagina
lion visits the realms oil shadows, sent out
from the windows in The soul over LIES
restless waters, but it wins its way YEARLY
back, with an olive leaf in its beak as a to-
ken OF emerging life beyond The closely
bending horizon. The great sun comes and
goes in lhe Heaven, yet breathes no secret
ethereal wilderness !; the crescent moon
cIesves her mighty passage across the up
per deep. but tosses overheard no message,
and displays no signals. The sentimental
stars chail nge each other ss they walk their
nightly rounds, but we catch no syllable OF
their countersign which gives passage TO
the Heavenly camp. Between this and the
other life is erea, gnlf fixed, across which
neither eye nor foot can travel The gentle
friend, whose-eyes we close ih their las
sleep long years, died with rapture in her
wonder stricken eyes, a smile oil ineffable
Joy upon her lips. and hands folded over
triumphant heart, but her lips were past
speech and intimated nothing OF the vision
that enIhraIled her.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08

New Jersey is the only Democratic state
in the North and is the otly one tha, is out
TO debt and has cash balance in the Trea
sury. Glorious litle Jersey
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08

AT he very time that Gen Butler was
before The war Committee on the Conduct
the War, at Washington, testiying that
Fort Fisher could no; be taken, Gen. Terry 5
heroes were placing the Stars and Stripes
above chat stronghold Thus was the wind
taken out of our inflated humbug.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08
HuSketeerS.
BT JOSH BILLINGS.
] 90 consider mUsketeers
IL rn-l- - III ell

90 consider mUsketeers
The pesky OF all Gods cretnrs
have finally keIched it have bin
like lam, led to the slauler, and had m
bIud sucked ont ov me as tho it was onls
sueie slider, and belonged 10 sumoody else
am a man ov peace, but low, and behold
There ain't piece in me but ii is bit. and
puckered and tore.
When muskeleers whisper in yure ear,
The devils angels are huvering mere.
retired last mite TO rest al the usual time
On the left side ov me, and about feet ad-
jacenI, la my wife. dropt TO sleep az a
snow fake duz the buzzum uv a Sivery
lake (l hev a faint idee lha, this last SEN
teuce ior luviness kant be be bee, handy }
dreamed good sized hot dream.
II felt like the breath ov Kauada thissul,
Around mi he'd Iriins 10 whisseI.
Suddenly | awoke. The room wos fulI
ov yells and screens Tesponsv. dashl
wildly across The room. lii a lite.
harked one ov mi most reliable. All wuz
sliil-stll as crows nest ir dead OF winter
gazed gaze as mo wuz trying 10 ihred
the rong end oV ksmbrick neadle. Ava
in the distance, solitaire. alone, ko>e up 10
the ceiling, chawin his cud, sot liu!e gray
cuss. dipt corse towel into a basin oi
water and rune it out. krept up under the
little gray cuss-l tuk anne and fired,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08

A FABLE FOR THE YoUNG.-Two springs
which issued from the same mountain, be-
gan their course together one OF them
took her. way in silent and gentle flowing
stream, while the other rushed along with
a noisy and rapid current. "Sisier," said
the latter, al tnat rate you move, you will
probably be dried up before you advance
much farther, whereas, Tor myself shall
probably become navigabe within two or
three hundred furIongs, and after distribu-
ting commerce. and wealth wherever flow
shall msieslIcaIIS proceed 10 pay my Irib-
ute TO the ocean. So farewell, and patient
ly submit yourself 10 your fate u Her
quiet sister made no reply; but calmly de-
scended TO the meadow below, and palIenl-
ly proceeded on her way. she increased her
strength bS nnmberless LILLE rIlls which
she collected in her progress, I'LL at lepslh
she was enabled 10 Use into cons defabIe
river while the proud stream who had
the vanity 10 depend solely upon her own
sufficiency, continued shallow brook; and
was glad al last, TO be helped forward, by
throwing herself into the arms of her de-
pissed sister.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08

A FIEE FELLow.-The man who adver-
tises in our paper the man who never re
fuses to lend you money and the fellow
who is couring your sister.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08
ss- In the House ON Monday resolu

sa- In the House on Monday resolu-
ton was offered thanking the President
for removing Gen. Butler from command.
Il was tabled by vote of yeas 97-nays
43. 1t is no wonder curse rests on the
land when SO many of its chief priests bow
down and worship s'the beast"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08
The Turn Of Life.

Between ibe years of forty and sixty, a
man who has properly regulated himself
may be considered as in the prime of life.
HIS matured strength OF constitution renders
him almost impervions 10 the attacks OF
disease, and experience has giyea sonnd-
ness TO his Judgment. His mind is resolute.
firm, and equal all his functions in
the highest order be assumes the mastery
over business he builds up competence
on The foundation he has formed in early
manhood: and passes through period OF
life attended by many qualifications. Hav-
ing gone year or Two past sixty, he ar
rives at a critical period of existence the
river OF death flows before him; and he re-
mains at stand still. But alhwart this
river is vaduct, called The Turn os Life,'
which, if crossed in safety, leads 10 the val
ley of ''old age," round which the river
winds, and then flows beyond without a
boat or canseway 10 effect it's passage. The
bridge is, however, constructed of fragile
materials, and it depends upon how il is
lrodden whether it bends or breaks. GOut,
apoplexy, and other bad characters are also
in the vicinity 10 uayIay the traveller and
hurst him from the pass; but let him grid
up his lions aud provide himself with a
fitting staff, and he may trudge on in safety
with perfect composnre. To quit melam
phor, "The Turn OF Life" is turn either
Inio prolonged walk, or into the grave =
The system and powers having reached
their utmost expansion, now begin either
10 close like flowers, at sunset, or break
down al once. One injudicious stimu!eni,
a single fatal excitement, may it force il
beyond The strength while careful sup
ply OF props, and the withdrawi OF all that
tends TO force plant, will sustain III heau>
ty and in vigor until night has entirely set.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08

WHIcH Is THE LOWER ANNALS il the
cow, or the owner of that COW which Is
turned out at night without shelter; though
he can not but know such inhumanny is a
pecuniary loss TO himsely.
Is ii The horse or driver who permits the
animal while IN form of 2resPlratloU, to
be exposed to the biting blasts OF winter
without so mnch asa blanket
II the feeling of kindness and enlightened
seIf-interesl have anything TO Go in framing
an answer, it will be that the cow thus
treated is superior to her owner. and the
horse thus exposed, TO his driver, who
should be placed between the shafts tor a
day 10 see how he liked the hygieuic ex-
ercise Bear in mind reader, tnat the
brute has feeling, has wants, as we'll as you;
and that for your own sake you can net at
ford TO treat lower animals with cruelty
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08

H@ The Dayton Empire gets off the
following on what it considers BuTLER'
present and future residence
General Buffers present residence IL
Lowell his future residence viii b, L Taw-
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08
Suggestions for a DI aft.

/ Since The authorities have discovered
that men who are drafted and are unfit foI
soldiers may yet he made 10 serve then
country as hospital nurses and varions other
capacities, | have reAecied deeply upon
the subject, aud am at length enabled to
submit the following suggestions, winch
the government, is at liberty to adopt or re-
ject il pleases
| II is well known fact that blind meu
have the sense of touch more fully develo
ped than those who can see. Draft few
regiments OF blind men to feel The position
and strength OF the enemy. No exemptions
granted on the ground that they "can't see
it,"
Blind and lame men might be drafted
together, the blind men TO go ia battle car
ryIng the lame on their backs
Men who have lost ore or even bo:h OF
their arms, should no longer be exempt
Government is prepared 10 arm any quanl-
ty OF men on the sbores, possible notice.
Idiots shouldn't be debarred the privilege
OF serving their country in the ranks when
we have so many amongst our generals
Draft all in the IuuaIc asyIum-lhe mad
der they gel the better they fight.
Men who have aged and in6rm mothers
dependent upon them for support, should
no longer be exempt. They send the old
women TO the poor honse-most of them do
anyhow.
Dumb men ough; TO make the most SER
viceable soldiers as they can't cry quar-
ter" their motto must be no 'surrender -
1t is absurd 10 exempt fat men, they are
well calculated to fill up the depleted rauks
OF the army. Ii you want 10 crash the enc
my by precipitanng upon them large bod
les OF troops let fat men be drafted by all
means
Confirmed drunkarts have been objected
10 because they are not so apNlous 10 whip
the enemy as they are to have the enemy
treat regiment OF them armed with rife
whisky, aad sustained by battery OF de-
lrium tremeHs, would do great execution
TO somebody
have noi heretofore favored The idea of
drafting the other sex, but bigrade of old
maids would certainly be useful in repuls-
ing The enemy. They are some times good
in all attack.
BY all means draft Congrsssmen. The7
might do little good in the army, and
they are of no possible good where they are.
Editors OF war newspapers should be
drafted in body. They have penned war
articles so long they should be themselves
Penned by the "Arlces OF War
Conscript all lawyers-lheir charge wo'd
be mos! disastrous TO the enemy.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08

And hit the SPOT
Where the iiJue gray cuss had soi.
Awl WIZ still again. | onli; the kandle
and sought mi couch.
lslepl agln, only as the viriuous kan sleep
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08

THosr men have the worse opinion of
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-08

Camp near Meade Station, Va.
Jan. 22d, 1863
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1865-08-04

HEARING BOTH SIDEs.-The weathiest
church in Boston, probably, is the "Old South"
which worships in an edifce, built before the
Revolutionary war, has two ministers, and sup
ports chapel for the poor. The two pastors
(both alike orthodoxy who are said to be on the
best of terms socially, are Numerically opposed
to each other on many OF the most important
practical questions. DR.. Blagden, the senior,
Whose wife is sister Of Wendell Phillips,) is
a Virginian by birth, and an inveterate OLD To-
gy, who fouts'at all the modern ideas OF prog
ress and reform, and for thirty years has been
a steady apologist for slavery. MI. Manning,
the Junior pastor, on the other hand is radl-
cal aboltionist of the John Brown type, and
of course. an active worker in reforms Each
of these preachers occupies the pulpit at stated
times. When DR.. Blagden breaches, the old
fogies flock to the "sanctuary" for their spirit
uai food !: and when Mr.. Manning is expected
to hold forth, the Young people eagerly crowd
the house to hear one OF the most eloquent as
well as progressive ministers in the city. The
salaries of the two are paid from common
fund, and if popular rumor does not speak
false, this novel arrangement works without
any uncomfortable friction.
A remarkable illustration OF the advantages
arising from double pastorate is mentioned
by recent Boston paper. A few Sabba,hs
ago, DR.. Blagden, the senior pastor of the
"Old South" preached sermon in favor OF the
moderate use of slimuants, thoroughly believ-
ing in temperance, but not in total abstinence,
save for those who have not the moral force to
be temperate. On Sabbath evening shortly
afterwards, Mr.. Manning, the junior pastor, de-
livered powerful discourse, taking the most
emphatic ground in favor of total abstinence as
the only safe course, and showing the evils re.
sulting from any other teachings. The con-
.u.th 81 Af To-. -,
the great practical questions of the day dis,
cussed on both sides, ought to be able, certain
ly, TO form an intelligent judgment in such
mat;ers=1nti. SLnrern Standard
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IMPORTANT I'm CAUTION.

C-Thousands of Dollars are paid to swndng quacks
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IMPORTANT TO THE AFFLICTED

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and Endicott Street, Boston, on all diseases off
PRIVATE OR DELICATE NATURE.
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would attention the fact Of its being the Original
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conducted in and honorable manner,
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Jones' Barrett Marshall Co. Kansas Meiodeon value, S200
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j. F. Shaw 224 East Gath Street New York. Piano, vaue
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FOR SALE.
.ANNERY, &C., FOR SALE.

II
The subscriber offers for sale his TANNERY and CURRY
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under cover, and bark Is plenty In the vicinity.
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also about 100 Of Moving Pasture and Timber land
This opery will be sold In parcels to suit purchasers at
low figures Terms easy aud possession given Immediately
FARLEY STARR.
Jacksonville, May 20, lse6.-3m2
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AROMATIC TONIC AND ALTERNATIVE,
Unequaed for the prevention and cure of Entermient
Fever and Fever md Ague, Dyspepsia, and
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PURIFIEs THE BLOOD
do not ask you credit assertions, therefore
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TESTIMONIALS.
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RHEUMATISM AND NEURALGIA.
RHEUMATISM AND NEURALGIA.
RHEUMATISM.

G. W. PLAT, ESQ., Assistant Assessor Internal Revenue
Fourth District, New York. says 81 am, from the nature
Of my duties exposed to all the different phases of weather.
often saturated to the person. wet feet etc. and have as
consequence been afflicted with colds chs etc., and for
long time with Rheumatism but since taking the Crimean
Btcrs have felt the effects Of bad weather. and
my Rheumatism has entirely disappeared.
My son, who is in ths army of Gen. Grant, writes
follows "Father, when opportunity offers, do fail to
send Cmean Bitters for you imagine what
ready relief they after exposure. alarmed
about sleeping the ground getting wet II them"
will here state this home sick leave almost
skeleton single bottle restored his appetite and
strength that In he was pronounced able to
join his battery.
NEURALGIA
JERsET Cry, Jan. 90, 1864.
GENTS have been for two years past much afflicted at
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and had used all the remedies fol that disease pre-
scrbed by my physician, but without permanent relief
happy state that the Of bottle OF your Crnean
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CHARLES WILLIAMS, No. Il Mercer st.
ENDORSED BY TIE SURGEON GEN. U.s.. A. DR.. Jane.
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1893 says gave Of the Crmean Btiers Dr. Wurtz
the Medical Director, who commended the article once
and was Endorsed by the Surgeon General who arrived
the next day, and Of its merited in the
Northern u 5. Hospitals. 1t is unanimously declared by
all the Surgeons here hat is just the thing in this malAr
Gus climate"
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