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Per JoHs i. considerably troubled owe

PEE john is considerably troubled over
Democracy, Secession, Reputation, and
Anli-Nigger. He knows that Democracy is
i'll the asceDdsncy and Aboiionism dying
out fast. He Tears a Democratic President.
The pIsguy Thing called secession" he is
81 i'll E2hling he does not know that the
war is over. He knows very well, though,
lha. the Union is mol yet fuly established.
This being The case, has the war not been
failure We don't pretend TO know we
only ask The question John Fremo ssid
ii vas failure one year ago, but then he is
not considered as good Republican author
ily as THOMAS DUNN, for be {FremonD has
no appointment.
Reputation he does not want TO see
come for, should that thing take place, he
Revenue Assessors would chen all 60 np the
spout. There would be mouse for Assessors
aud Collectors any lon2er-they would be
in the shades Of retirement. Poor fellows
Do they have any idea how Iong The people
will continue 10 pay :hese enormous and
ruinous taxes? At The presenl rate OF taxa
iion, it is hardly supposed we more than
meet the interest upon our public debt. be-
sides paying the ordinary expenses OF The
government. We don't do that In order
that we may pay off the debl and keep down
all necessary expenses, how much higher
will the taxes have 10 be laid and how many
years will il require 10 pay The debt interest
and principle ? These and like questions
the people will want answered, and that 5e-
fore long. MIR. Assessors, you may well
begin TO iremble iE your boots. And, as
for the Niger, they have him, and don't
know what.to do with him. They. can't
make him white, and ali sensible people
are opposed 10 granting him Ihe right OF
suffrage, consequently he's of no account,
aud The Abolitionisl wishes the Niger back
with his master.
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Shoddy vs.. labor.

These are glorious times, according 10 the
venue Assessors organ up town. The
airs, National, Ss;e, and iOcei, are NOV
: along swimmingIy. The government"
Receiving hearty suppon from all the
|<rnal Revenue Assessors and Tax Gather
in the country, and all moves along
'meny Is marriage BELL" with the
|oring mechanic aud farmer busily as bsa-
Is, earning money 10 par the taxes upon
Frylhing they wear, cal and drink. The
|ner must accoun. for and pay a tax upon
he raises and sells; and the poor man
Icompe:Ied to bear thai taxation, il he
'nis few quarters of beef, a bus5el or
z Of potatoes. or of wheat. The rich
. invests his money in governmen. stocks,
ls exempt from isxation- He helps 10
none Of the national debt; bul receives
BE interests for his investment, which in.
PET Is paid BY you who have to labor for
81 you need 10 keep soul and body to-
her. The man who has his thousands
esisd 10 bonds pays 10 taz upon that cap
save The little iriis OF Eve per cent. on
income, orss and above six hundred
'ars- j. this right, that The mac who is
z able TO pay of this war debt Than you,
uld Be thus exelap,a : The ordinary ex
sss Of me govefnmenl are borne by the
osins classes and not By the rich. under
present Abolition rule. The real cap
Of the couuiry IS exempt; bui labor is
Pd, and so is every article that poor
mrst buy
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Arthur 5 Homo Magazine for 1866.


One year ago The publishers promised an
increase oil size and many ia provements in
the Home Magazine, and they have kept
their word. For 1866 they have still further
Improvements TO make AT length circu
laiion has been attained that warrants an
I expenditure more liberal Than could in any
pas, lime De afforded, and they promise
their subscribers the full benefit Of this in
creased ability
| Steadily, ncomretiiion with other peri
odicals, long favorites with The people, the
Homs Magazine has year after year put
iorih its claims TO favor, asking acceptance
only on the ground of merit, and year after
year il has widened lis circulation and dee p
ened its hold on the popular hear, until it
has become established on a broad and sure
foundation; not as a fashion magazine
not as appealing 10 light and superficial
tastes, but as a cheerful friend and thoughtiul
counsellor 10 young and old. Month after
month, the editors have filed its pages with
things pleasant and profitable, and made lis
visits welcome for the ruth and beauty and
y ~ OOiC ihsO tuC huOuSdHuS
oil homes it was destined 10 enter. The
Home Magazine is no, simply a literary
periodical. Il lakes higher ground, and
seeks 10 make literature the hanGmaiG oil
morality and religion, always teaching,
whether by means OF story, poem, or essay,
that only by the "Golden Rule" can man
live 10 any wise or good purpose. If you
open yonr door 10 its visits, it will be a true
friend in your household. You will find il
neither didactic nor heavy, but chssrful,
animated, and social-a friend, dropping in
upon quiet hours, with something always
pleasant ard profitable TO say. A new
serial by MISS VIRGINIA F. TOWNSEND, will
be commenced in the January number,
entitled "PkTRoLEUM."
The terms are $3.50 year; 3 copies for
SO. Five copies and one TO geiIer uP Of
club, $40 Address T. S. ARTHUR & Co.,
s23 Walnut ST., Philadelphia.
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BL00ssBURe, WEDNESDAY, NOV ssd, 1855
The Old Guard for Dscembsr.

We have received lbe December number
Of The Old Guard, which closes The third
volume Of this popular Democrats mags.
kline. The leading article is entitled, 'tThe
Authors Of the Federslisi Copperheads, y
and number of othsr imporIanl couiribu-
/ fions make up the usual table of contents
We are pleased 10 notice The constant i'm.
|pro7ement and progress Of this magazine
The publishers anuonucs that il will be en-.
|Isrgsd with the January number to sixty
four pages, and that an increased amount Of
LiIersry and Family reading will be added.
This is very important, for Democratic lam
Ilies need sons work OF This kind 10 take the
place. Of the Abolition monihlies thar food
.1hs country with :heir pessileni docirines-
The Prospectus for the New Year anncun.
ces, as among the patrons and contributors
Pf The Old Guard tor 1866, Hon Charles o.
conor, sx Governor Seymour, of Com, sx :
3ov. Dana. Of Maine. Dr.. J. n. Van EVrie,
pr. Thomas Dunn English, Hon. James w :.
Wall, George Fhzhneh and Hon Roger A.
Pryor, Of Virginia, Henry Clay Deem, of
owa, and other distinguished Democratic
Friiers and thinkers. feature of the new
olume viii be series OF steel plaie por
ails, with sketches of all the rnosi promi-
sni Confederate Generals, commencing
Fiih General Lee, in the January number,
be followed by Slonevall Jackson, J. E.
ohLston, Beaureeard, A. P. Hill, Wade
hampton, and others. This feature alone
fili render the magazine well worth i,s
description price, as il will form an illus
ssed volume at The end of the year worthy
preservation as a valuable historical
ork. The terms are 10 be So 90 per year,
nels subscription, two copies for SIS;
se copies for SIP; leu copies for $50,
pd an extra COPY to all who will get up a
lob oftweniy. These rates are very rea :
nable for magazine furnished with
eel Dlate portraits, and we trust all who
eI that Democratic magazine ought TO be
stained will give The Ole Guard their
pport. II is nov the only Democratic
sgszine Published IN the UDiled States
>. c. Chauncsy Barr will continue his
PnchaDt flows 10 behalf of the good cause
We doubt not The Old Guard for 1866
u be vast improvement on It's prsdsces-
rs. Specimen copies OF The January
'mber, TO be issued early in December,
D be sent free Of postage 10 all who desire
get up clubs or examine il with view of
bscrbins- Address vAs EvRIs, HoaToS
Co, Publishers, No. ls2 Nassau Slreer,
bw York.
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Christian Herald, Kalamazoo, Mich.

This volume is presented by the pub
fishers in neat and attractive style. It's title
Iells The substance Of the book so far as il
is q narrative OF facts, while lis more i'm
poriant points are the deceiis of sin and
lem ptaiion, and The value OF Christian coun-
sci and iorbeaIance 10 dealing with The er>
ring.
Daily AdUertiser, Boston, Mass.
In these times, W hen scarcely day passes
that we do not hear OF some case OF clerks
wronging their employers, every young man
will do well 10 read lhis book carefully and
heed its lessons.
The Presbyterian, Philadelphia.
The story narrated is one OF thrilling in
terest. embodying The facts of real history
Miss Kelly occupies high place as a VIII
ter of juvenile books. The volume is got
up with unexceplionable taste.
Euangelcal Messenger, Cleveland Ohio.
II illustrates the pernicious influences of
evil associations, and the importance OF
forming when young,a good Christian char
acIer, as a lower of defence against The pow
er OF tenn plalion.
Central Christian advocate, 81. Louis, Mo.
A story of The war times, written by a
pure minded talented woman. Ii exposes
The way 10 perdtion which many young
men take, and cannot fail 10 make good
impression on the young penple, in leach
ing that there is hope and salvation in Christ
alone.
TIE National Baptist, Philadelphia.
The boys will like this book for its nat
uralness, and It's introducing them TO a he
70 in whom they will feel personal aud
warm interest. AT The same time IL will do
them good, warning them assins; evil COM
panions and the beginning of wrong
Religious NetOs Letter, Dubuque, Iowa.
The story is simply and pleas;ngly told, +,
and has the merit of being true in its de-
tail OF fact, as we'll in the important NOR
al and religious lessons il go impressively
teaches. Ii is truly attractive volume.
Christian .AavOcafe, Hamilton, Canada West.
The gifted author shows rare acquanl-
ance with the workings of The human heart
clearly pointing out the danger Of deferrlng
the all important subject OF personal relig-
ion, and the utter worthlessness OF human
resolves when unaided BY the grace OF God,
1t is one OF the best volumes that can be
placed in the hands OF youth.
Religious Telescope, Dayton, Ohio.
The style is cbasie and happy, and the
DOCK Is most nanHSOtnSiy Oouno- II eDouid
be in the hands of thousands OF our young
people.
Single copies OF the book cent by mail TO
any address on receipt of the price.
Sample copies OF our paper, The Sundoy
School Times, furnished free on application.
]. c. GARRlGUES & CO.,
PUBLIsHERs AND BOOKSELLERS,
l48 South Fourth Street,
Philadelphia, Pa
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BILLS We have been sending out bills
during The past week, to portion of those
indebted to Us on subscription, and job-work.
Everything used in printing the STAR is held
al a fabulous price; as high, nearly, as at
any time during the war. Paper makers
appear no longer 10 be in possession OF a
conscience. They have made another ad-
vance on the price Of printing paper; and
in order to live, we will be obliged TO sd-
vance our terms a trihe and make close COL
ecIions. Our terms will he $3.50 in ad-
vance, S2.75 within the year, and So 90 If
not paid uulil the end of the year. All who
pay Us for the present volume, which COM
menced October 25lh, between this and the
9th of December, (taking in Court week)
can have The paper at the lowest rates, 50 so
in advance We would like if every sub
scriber would send or bring in the amount
of subscription without delay. II they will
DO This, we can afford 10 put more work p-
on our paper, and shall do il. Lei no one
think that his subscription will make no
difference. II does make a difference,
quired 10 purchase one bundle of paper. II
Two hundred or more will act upon our sug-
geslion il will furnish our winters stock OF
paper. We shall not be al home this VIM
ter TO attend TO collections and that our es-
lablisbment may be furnished with material
we desire TO wait upon our patrons this and
nexi week.
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SENATOR TO BE COUNTED oUT.-The Demo-
cratic candidate for Senator in The franklin
and Adams district, alter counting what
purporied TO be ''the soldier vo.e,D was
elected by 25 majority. This majority was
caused by the Republican candidate run
ming behind his party voIe in his own coun-
Iy. The latter, however, political tricks
ter will not submit TO This rebuks, and con-
tests the election. Upon what ground he
has moi yet determined. Whatever appears
most plausible will be resorled 10. In any
case he relies upon the Republican majori-
er he has a majority Of the legal votes or
not. To such means must the Republican
party resort TO retain its power.
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a Family Afiair.

lrial was lately concluded in Blair coun>
ty, Pa, againsI eleven persons, all OF one
family, indicted for larceny. Their names
were, John J. BurkhoIder, Tue fa'her of The
family Lydia, the mother, son and sons
in-law. Henry, Perry, Thomas, Norval
Hawk, John Bishop Cozzsns Ware; daugh-
ters, Lavina, Julia Margaret Ware, and
Mary Hawk.
The goods were stolen from railroad cars.
The evidence on the part oil the Common
wealth was conclusive against ell bu: Perry.
The District Attorney entered noiie pros.
as 10 Ware and wife ir order TO make a wit.
ness oil Ware. Mrs. Burkhoder, on ac-
count OF sickness, was not on Trial. The
jury found John ]. Burk holder guilty of re-
ceiving stolen goods. Norvsl Hawk, and
Mary his wife; Layina, Julia, Thomas and
Henry, guilty OF stealing. Each was sen
fenced two years in the State Prison.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-29

CAPT. WADDsLL, of The Confederate cruis
er, Shenandoah, went into port al London
recently and delivered the vessel as we'll as
himself aud crew into the hands Of the
British authorities. He claimed pardon for
all offences done upon The high seas, in The
name Of the Confederate government, since
the fall of Richmond, upon the plea OF not
knowing OF Lees surrender and the termi-
nation of the rebellion. He was, with his
crew uncondilionally released by order Of
The authorities
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The UuiveroaIisi Stale Convention OF
Massachusetts recently passed the following
resolution:
"ResoiUei, That this convention dsplores
the practical denial OF Christianity in the re
cent election in Connecticut, whereby these
rights were withheld from her loyal colored
population"
Thai is, denying the negro the equal su6-
rage with the white man is denial OF
Christianity! Alas, how dark appears the
cause OF Christianity in these daysI
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SISNiEG AND SoRRowISG.-We wish 10 call
especial and particular attention 20 an ad-
mirable book for the young, Just issued
rom the press Of ]. c. Garrgues & Co.,
publishers Of the Sunday School Times rhe
work is very highly commended by differ
ent journals, all over the country, as will be
seen by reference 10 their advertisement in
another column. We think it will prove a
very acceptable present for the co ming hol-
idays-
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-29

BoUSTV Tax An. i'm preston prevails in
some localities ibs, lakes 10 pay local bonn
ties must be paid by soldiers as well as Ihoss
who Stayed at home. But the facts IN the
case are as follows: By the laws of 1868,
no one who had served in q Pennsylvania
regiment twelve months as non commis-
stoned officer or private, and received an
honorable discharge, is required 10 pay any
tax for bounty purposes. Moreove: the
law of 1865 exeHpts all non-commissioned
officers aud privates houorably discharged,
and also the properly OF soldiers widows,
minor children of deceased soldiers, Sc,
from payment of bounty taxes OF all kinds: i:
and all soldiers discharged by reason ol
wounds received in battle, or disability oc-
Cured in active service, are exempt from
payment OF per capita or bouny tax.
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MARRIED d.

In Piuslou, on the 10th OF Nov, by the
Rev. w. J. Judd, Mr.. John n. Christian, OF
Colombia county, and Miss Carrie n. Morse,
of Pitision, Pa.
On The 18Th inst, at Town Hill, by Rev.
E. Wadsworlh, MIR. Monroe Boston. OF
Fairmouui, and Miss Lucy K. Stevens, Of
the same place.
On The 26.h inst, by the Rev. William j..
Eyer, Mr.. JAMES YoUsG. TO Miss ELIZABETH
SNYDER, both OF CstaWIssa, Pa
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Sober Facts for Thinking People.

Year after year, for an eighth Of cen
tory, the Press of The country has chroni-
cIed ihe ben eficia fleets of HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BIITERS. Editors, authors,
physicians, merchants, officers of the army
and navy, chemists, counselors, ministers,
of the gospel, in shon, great cloud of wit
nesses OF g very profession; trade and calling
have tesifi ed TO lis efficacy as a tonic and
regulating m edicine. The names and state
ments of these Witnesses have been pub
lished in The pablo prints. Many of them
are well known 10 the whole public. Their
testimony has never been challenged OF
implened. Upon evidence far less weigh
ty men are acquitted or condemned By
conscientious juries.
HosTETTER's STOMACH BlTTERs is rot,
however, upon trial. Ii has been tried and
pronounced on the authority Of those whose
lives and health it has pseserved, pure,
harmless, and eminen lily sa!u,arY prePara-
tion. Attempts have been made 10 rival H..
They have failed. Can il be necessary to-
say why they have faiedl Ask the recov.
cred dyspep(ics, bilious sufferers, victims
OF fever and ague, and nervous subjscls
who have experienced its effects, what then
think Of it. ASK THEM aud be guided solely
by whaI they say. Sold everywhere.
Noy 90 1865.
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We noticed, on Monday last, quite num-
ber of teams pass our office, on their way
to Ashland and Pousville, heavily laden
with pork, beeI, potatoes, tufnips, cabbage,
&C., &c. Produce is bringing high prices
in all our arkets this Fall.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-29

Coop CoMPARIsoS One of The New
York papers compares the publisher of a
newspaper who has 10 send to all paris OF
the country to collect his pay, to farmer
who would sell his whea, on credit, and
not more than single busheI to one per-
son. II any farmer will Try the experiment
of distributing the proceeds of his labor
over two or three counties, with an addition
year, we will guarantee thai be will never,
after that years experience, ask publish
er to supply him with a paper a year or
two without pay for il.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-29

THE self i'm poriani individual OF this town,
who would have the editor oil this paper
hanged, at the outbreak of the war in 1861,
Is reminded that he, the Democratic editor,
still lives, enjoys bis own opinions, prints
his paper, and drinks bis sscotch ale" We
entertain no very exalted opinion for this
parsonage, We assure you. When We meet
him, the height of our ambition is. that he
might give us an opportunity 10 eIevats him
slightly with the toe OF orr boot
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A most brutal murter was committed ia

A most brutal murter was commilted ia
Brooklyn, on Wednesday evening. The
victim was a wealthy resident of Cardenas,
Cuba He had upon his person abou: ten
thousand dollars, OF which he was robbed.
His body was most brutaIly mangIej and
the appearance of the place where be was
found together with the maHgled form of
the body gave evidence of great struggle
Two MEG are implicated in the murder,
both of whom are Spsniards. Their names
are Jose Gonzales and Theodore Martinez
PeIIicsr. Pellicer hss been arrested aud
lies under a most damning load of circ um
siantial evidence.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-29

OsE HusDsED GOLD DoLLARs.-This is the
title Of al exceedingly interesting story
about 10 be published in that excellent lam.
lily paper, the Sunday School Times, of PhiIa-
deiphia. The narrative is from the pen oi
an anIhor whose name is guarantee for
the sterling worth of the lessons il teaches.
The object is TO show the proper uses as
well as the abuses of money. 1t abounds
in incidents dra wn from the lives Of eni-
seut persons 10 show that wealth, in order
to prove blessing, must be properly ap-
piled. The story alone is well worth in
any family circle the subscription price of
The paper, which is only so year in ad-
vance. The paper is published every week,
and attractive premirms are given TO those
who get up clubs OF new subscribers. We
recommend our readers TO send for sample
copies and list of the premiums, which
will De furnished free, on application 10 the
publishers, J C. Garrignes & Co., las South
Fourth street, Philadelphia.
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ID ] z d.

In Bloomsburg, on Monday November
2oih, 1865, Mr.. JAMEs BRIT, aged about 60
years.
In Mon;our township, Columbia county,
on Sunday, November 18Th, 1865, Mrs.
SARAH Ann, wife OF William GIger, aged 35
years, / month and 20 days.
Ia B'ooms5urg, on Tuesday November
2Isi. 1865, after short illness. Miss ELIZA
BETH Ross, aged l6 yeaIs,lI months snt 10
days.
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An English writer says that Mr.. Beecher,
upon one occasion, entered mock auction,
and was al once recognized by "Pster
Fcnk," VINO cried out, "Why don't you bid,
Mr.. Beecher2" Upon this MIR Beecher
disappeared, but persuaded friend to go
and ask him how he came to know Mr.
Beecher. ''Know Beeeaer p' exclaimed
Funk, "why Pvs owned pew in his church
i've yesfs"
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PARENTS :

The book will have a ssluiary influence
in every home circle, because The narrative
Of "Arthur Merton" is a true one, in all it's
important particulars. He was youth en-
ployed 10 one of our large cities, and
through the example of wicked associates,
be was tempted 20 do wrong. The evil
consequences OF such a course are most
clearly shown, and The shoals pointed out
on which SO many sons make shiPwTeck.
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TEACHERS !

II you would Train the youth comm mitled
10 your care, SO as to enable Them to avoid
The vices and follies that besel the pathway
of every one as be enters The threshold of
manhood. by all means put in their hands
copy of. the story of ''Antur Menon,n that
they may take warning from his example,
and profit by his sad experiences.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-29

This is book thai cannot fail 10 do greal
good 1t is from the peu of one Of the mo>i
successful writers OF The present day; as The
name OF Miss Kslly is household word in
thousands OF hcmes where her excellent
books have been read with aEidity, profit
and delight.