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How he had Him.


A man named Wells kept tavern in one
of our western villages but though his
house had a very good name, it was more
thar be had himself for it was surmised
by his neighbors that he used a great deal
of fodder, corn, etc., for which he never
gave an equivalent, though 1t never had
been clearly proved upon him.
Early one morning, he was met by an
acquaintance, named Wilkes, as he was
driving before him heifer, which he had
most probably borrowed from some far
mer
"HalIo Wells where did you ge: the
heifer ~ cried Wilkes.
"Bought her of Col. Stevens" was The
uDhesirating reply.
"What did you pay for her 2"
Twenty dollars" said Wells, as he hur-
ried on.
About an hour afterwards, as Wilkes was
sitting in Wells bar.room, Col. Stevens en-
tered After few minutes conversation,
Wilkes said =
"A fine animal that you sold Wells ~
"I don't understand you I never sold
Wells any animal"
"DIdn'i you! Why, | met him this
morning with hefer, which he said he
bought OF you for twenty dollars"
"He did eh ? Well since he said so, he
has got to pay me for her," said Colonel
Stevens.
Wells entered soon after, and Stevens
stepping up TO him, said:
"Come, Wells, I'll trouble you for the
money for tha. heifer it was cash bar
gain, you krow o.
81 never bought any heifer from you"
"Oon't you remember you bought one
OF me Tor twenty dollars Here's Wilkes
can prove it,"
No he can't" said Wells.
"Yon told me so this morning." said
Wilkes.
A curious expression passed over Wells
face he felt himself cornered he had
either TO tell where he got The animal, or
lose twenty dollars; aud thinking i; not
safe for him TO do The first, he pulled out
his wallet, counted oui The money, and
handed il to Stevens, saying
$50 did-so did | had forgotten all
about il you must excuse me"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22
STAR OF THE NORTH
New England Rules the Nation.

All! the good time has come at last,
New England rules The nation +;
And now we've got you Hoosiers fast
10 spite of all creation.
For ,hiriy years we've Iabored hard
For tariff and protection,
And now we dare you to retort
BY setting up objection.
Protection is the very thing
To crafty our wishes.
II brings us riches like king,
And gold and silver dishes
II makes US love you western iolKs
With very kind regard,
For now we sell you calico
AT fifty cenIs yard.
Once you had gold and silver
Fhuyine around like rockeis-
Bot soon we made ,ou spend II though
To jingle in our pockets.
While we've gol plenty of The chInk,
II surely looks quite luany,
To see you western folks,
Use psstboards Tor your money.
For Union, Constitution, Laws,
We did most loud insist
Until we got you Hoosier boys
To 90 in and enlist.
And now we've 9 II you in he ranks,
We cannot help bui snigger
To think that we have got you last,
To fight and Tree the nlgger.
And now we've got the offices
And contractors, it il true,
Il isa glorious time for u.s..
Bot rather narG tor you.
For we've got enough of yankees
Scattered through the West
To fill the I.offices,
Aud feather well their nest
Ia four yesrs more we'll make enough
To satisfy our PRIDE,
And then we'll say 10 one and all
Just Ie. the Uaion slide
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

DIDN'T WANT SUBSTITUTE Mr. Pilkiu.
son, small farmer in Pennsylvania, was
some Time ago drafted for the service OF
his country. His vile, though she pos
sesses but small slock OF general isfor-
nation, is one of the besI coDjugal part
ners, and she was much troubled al The
thought of parting with her husband. As
she was engaged in scrubbing off her door
step, rough looking stranger came up
and ihus addressed her:
81 hear, madam, that your husband has
been drafIed.''
"Yes, sir, be has :" answered Mrs. Pix
inson, "lbough dear knows, there's few
couldn't better be spared from their famI-
tiesu
''WelI, madam, have come TO offer my
self as a substitute for him."
ga whalp' asked Mrs. Pikinson with
some excitement.
81 am willing 10 take his place." said the
stranger.
"You lake the plance of my husband.
you wre:ch. I'll teach you 10 insult dis
uessed woman tnai way, you vagabond !''
cried Mrs. Pilkinson, as she discharged the
dirty soap suds in the face OF lhs discom-
6ied and aslonished substitute, who took 20
his heels just il time 10 escape having his
head broken by the bucket
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HANDS on BosoMs-A mischievous YAM
kee one day stopped before a shirt manu-
factory and read on card hanging out
side these words a; Hands OH Bosoms
wanred."
He stepped inside, asked 10 see the
''boss" which individual being brought be-
fore him, he nnocenuy inquired whether
lhey wanted hands on bosoms.
I'VE do sir" was the curt reply
"Then Pm your man; trot out your fe-
males, aud In ;ake my pick Z"
'Tnsre seems to be some miSnnde erslaud- =
ing here, - remarked the proprietor
"NoI TO my thinking" replied the Yam
kee "you want hands on bosoms, eh f'
ave do "
''Very good you see those hands 7" said
the Yankee, holding forth his two, which
were not remarkable for size and cleanli
ness
81 see them, certainly" said the shirt
merchant, not comprehending the other s
meaning.
"Good again > said Yank. THE hands
are here, now all we want is the bosoms TO
put the hands on. So please jest Irot out
the temiaines, and we'll probably make a
trade -
The merchant explained he meaning of
the sign, and The Yankee left, amid the
merrimenl of some three or four clerks.
The pro oPrieior took in his sign soon alter,
and when he hung il out again, il ad thus ::
Wanted, good shirtbosOm makers,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

PRESENT DUTY-Let him who gropes
painfully in darkness or uncertain light and
prays vehemenlly that the dawn may ripen
into day, lay this other 2recept we'll TO
heart, which to me was of invaluable SER
vice Do The duiy which lies nearest thee
which thou knowest 10 be duty ; The sec
oud duty will already have becoms clearer.
CGftgle
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

4 melting sermon being preached IN a
country church, all fell weeping out one
man, who being asked why he iid not
weep with the rest said, "oh belong 10
another parish"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

young professor al one OF the colleges
This was said, by witty friend, to ne a
proof of his moition, as he appeared desl-
rous of Studying the "encisnts."
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

WiTH four metallic qualifications, man
may be pretty sure oi earthly success
These ere gold in his pocket, silver on his
tongue brass in his face, and iron in has
hear.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

So you are going 10 keep house in the
spring said an elderly maiden 10 blush
ing bride.
Yes was the reply.
Going to have gir, | suppose
The new made wife colorsd, and quietly
replied that he really didn't kao. whsih-
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

A waq, Speaking OF blind woodsawyer
says that while none ever saw him ses
thousands have seen him saw"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

Some poet says the wind kisses the waves.
That, we suppose is the celebrated KISS
for a blow, o. which We hear 80 much.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

1T is grand mistake to think that a ma
iorily are always in the right. They were
moi so IN the time OF the hood-and they've
been wrong several times since.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

TIE Washington ChTonicle, speaking Of
the reception at The Executive Mansion
says: "Many colored persons appeared 10
pay their respects TO the President and lady,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

The Petersburg Express says that, despite
the effort OF Gen. Grant, large namber OF
his men are daily deserving, and thai the
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

TIE young bridegroom and bride have
nothing TO do but TO enjoy their moon and
honey for two.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

There are three faithful fIiends-an old
wife, an old dog, and ready m ouey.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

II is bad habit TO carry your pins or
your religion in your mouth.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

A young girl in Canada, twelve years of
age, was recently married to courageous
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22
A Startling ImpOSture.

Extraordinary Scenes IN Chicago Harus.ouS
Cures Effected by Touc& Of The Hand.
For several days past the talk of all the
marvel seekers iG Chicago has been devo-
ted TO narrations of the extraordinary cures
effected by an individual in Metropolitan
Hall. Thousands crowd 10 him every Gay,
and from morning till, night he is engaged
passing patients through his hands at the
rate of about tour per minute.
Every one he processes TO cure by touch
OF his hand. 1t is said that he has touched
the limbs of the paralyzed, and they have
flung their crulches from them and danced;
that the blind by the mere pressure of his
finger on the eye balls, open their eyes aud
see that the deaf are made to hear, and
those who had stammered all their lives
speak hnently and with ease. Rumor has
sen: abroad the most exlravagaDt ard eX-
traordinary stories regarding his power
The consequence is the credulous come
pouring 10 him from all directions. One
woman's faith was so strong that she ;rav-
eed four hundred miles, carrying with her
bed-udGen mothers clothes, in order that
ne might touch them. She actually be-
ieved that by his doing SO her mother
would be cured.
The process OF "cure" occupies very lit
lie time. The patient comes up to the plat.
form. The physician lays his hand upon
him and he walks off Immediately.
Yesterday morning the multludes who
ha Ian od
even those of he previous days. The hall
was filled before O'Clock, and for hours the
crowd continued to accumulate, the broad
slaiicase being completely filled by The
press of people crushing continually forward.
The majority seemed to skeptical but there
were also many enthusiasts. One lady,
tossing her head scornlully, was heard to
remark
81 don't believe il for one and they tell
a great many stories about him"
On which an elderly gentle an turned
round and, in accents of grave rebuke,
said
They crucifed Christ before they be-
lieved in him"
Sometimes couple Of men would come,
carrying Paralylic or palsied friend. OH
ers came Iimping upon crutches. There
were many either wholly or partially blind,
scores of deaf, and persons afflicted with
rheumatism, neuralgia, and lung and liver
com plants All the sufferers were mar
shaled in long array twenty deep around
the hall the professed dispenser of health
occupying a place al the upper end. One
by one the immense assemblage came up
to him, were touched, and passed out at
the door. Those who came on crulcbes he
manipu lated for few seconds. made them
stamp on the floor, walk backward and for
ward one or twice, then take their cru,ches
on their shoulders and march out. This
many of them certainly did, but whether it
was that hey were really cured or Whe'her
their excited imag g;nation gave them a mo-
meniary sense Of being so, il will be i'm
possible 10 tell, though a few days will
serve TO establish whether The whole affair
was humbug or not Chicago Times I0h.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22

A Mas Who bumps bis head against lhsl
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-03-22
L. lar,
Chief Engineer.

Subscribed and sworn 10, before me this
2nd day OF March, 1865.
Oily CANNON, J. P.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27
THE CANADA TRADE

The Canadian newspapers are becoming
greatly excited over what they allege to be a
ruling of Mr.. Carlyle, U. s. Treasury Agent at
Detroit, which they say is intended to increase
the United States revenue by imposing higher
duties. The decision did not emanate from
Mr.. Carlyle. Notice was given through our
Consuls in Canada that certificates will not be
granted for goods, wares, and merchandise
shipped from Canada to the United States,
unless such goods be accompanied by an in.
voice made out at the current value of such
goods at the port Of shipment, duty paid:
and that any goods, &c, which may be brought
unaccompanied by such certified invoice, will
be seized by the collector Of the port or collec-
ton district into which they may be intro
duced.
Information has reached the Government
that fraud is frequently practiced by goods
being entered with double inyoices-one in.
voice for entering the goods, and the other for
selling them. 1t is to rectify this and other
abuses that the instructions referred to We're
civ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

THE GOLD TIDE--Soon after the late war
broke out the shipments of gold from Califor mia
to the Atlantic seaports dropped from about
millions. All the rest was sent 10 foreign coun-
tries, or brought East by other con yey ances, SO
as to escape capture by the rebel privateers.
Inc tide has again turned, for we see, by re-
centtable OF shipments. that 20.56l, S95 have
been sent, by the California steamers, to New
YORK within the present year. The whole
amount sent forward from San Francisco to
December 20 1866, is 1877, OS0,719. or course
this is not the whole product for the time spec
flied. Much of the gold is sent to foreign coun-
tries to pay for merchandise and to settle ex-
other modes than regular shipment by the
steamers. In a recent work published at San
Francisco. the whole gold product of the Pa
cifc country since 1si9 is set down at $780,
ODn.0fO.
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NHY NOT


: We have before us petition now in circula-
ton throughout the country, started by the Ma
uonal Womars' Rights Association, headed by
Z. Cady Stanton, Lucy Stone and Susan b. An
thony, asking Congress to so amend the Con-
stitution as to prohibit the several States from
DISTINGUISHING any of their citizens on the
ground Of sex. The fair petitioners claim that
they represent fifteen million people-one half
the entire population of the country-intelli-
gent, yirtuous, natiye-born American citizens;
and yet they are the only class who stand out
side the pale Of political recognition. The
Constitution classes them as Stree people,"
and accounts them tchoIe persons in the basis
ofrepresentation; and yet, they say, they are
governed without their consent, compelled 10
pay taxes without appeal, and punished for vio-
lations of law without choice of judge or juror.
As Congress Is now amending the Constitu-
ton, and in harmony with advancing civiliza-
ton, placing new safeguards round the indi-
yidual rights Of four millions of emancipated
slaves, the petitioners ask that Congress ex tend
the night of suffrage to women-the only re-
naming class of DISTINGUISHED QUEENSLAND
thus fulfill their constitutional obi, cation sto
guarantee to every State in the Union a repub-
Iican form of government" As all partial ap-
plication of republican principles must ever
breed a complicated legislation, as well as a
in order to simplify the machinery of govern
ment and insure domestic tranquility, Con-
gress legislate hereafter for persons, citizens,
taxpayers, and not for class or caste.
These petitions will, it is stated, be sent in to
Congress Immediately after the holiday recess.
We trust there will be good many of them.
Their requests are perfectly reasonable, and in
the new order OF progress we don't see how
Congress can possibly avoid granting them. 1t
would certainly be a most illogical proceeding
TO give the night of suffrage to the ignorant
corn-feld negro and deny it to the millions of
intelligent. virtuous, patriotic women of the
country. The passage of such measure would
give us in this city an addition of from eight
to twelve thousand most agreeable voters. We
90 in for il. The effect would be most whole
some in reforming the present low CON-
ditIon of election morals. The courtesies
and prophecies of the ballroom and
the church would prevail at the polls
The brutalities of low drunkenness, fight
ing, profanity, rude challenging, jostling,
brad-awl labbing and other reprehensible
election practices, will disappear as if by
magic in presence of the lady voters. Hus-
band and wife, brother and sister. lover and
sweetheart, will walk up to the polls, arm in
arm, as TO church. And this is only one of the !
many attractive aspects in which female suf-
fraCe presents itself. The ladies have shown
good judgment in selecting this the oppor-
tune time to strike for their rights. Congress
while granting everything to everybody, can
not well reject the Just demand of the oppressed
women of America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

ITALIAN OPERA" lone" drew a fine house
at Growers last night despite the exceedingly
unpleasant weather. The story Of " Ione"-an
opera ne here's taken from Bulwer's novel
"The Last days Of Pompeii." The music
aoounds in pleasing harmonies, and the cho-
ruses (Which were exceedingly well rendered
last night ara very fine.
Madame Bosisio, the new soprano, was rather
tame as "lone," but sang with quisite sweet
ness throughout. Miss Adelaide Phillips, con.
ualto, has pleasing style, and voice Of fine
quality, but no great power. Mazzoleni i'm
proves, and his rendition of the part of Glaucus
was very good, effective both in acting and
yocalization. Belllni was wonderfully good
again. He is distinguished by all the reaui.
sites Of volume and delightful purity Of tone,
with the highest cultivation. The orchestra
uon was superb from first to last We have
probably never had an orchestra here of equal
quality.
Tonight, the opera OF Faust, in which this
company Is said 70 have great strength. lie.
lightful Miss kellogg takes the part of Mar
Suerite, Bellini, Mazzoleni and Antannuchi are
also in the cast Thursday night "Norma,n
Friday night " Fra Diavolo,r and the brilliant
season closes on Saturday night Meyerbeer's
new opera, L'Afrieaine, concerning which ex.
pectaiion runs so high here.
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WHITE HOUSE

There were not many visitors at the Execu.
tive Mansion to-day, and the apartments of the
White House were unusually quiet A few
Senators and Members Of Congress called, but
as most of the politicians have gone home for
the holidays, the President has q slight relief
from their annoyances.
The rooms will be put in order for the New
Years reception on Saturday. The daughters
Of the President, Mrs Patterson and Mrs. Sto.
yer, will do the honors Of the White House,
and receive their friends on that day. No 9th.
er reception will be given until February, q
month at least being required to place the Man
sion in condition for leyees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27

SThe New York Stock Exchange voted
$500 as a christmas present to Gen. Grant
SForty millions of letters pass through the
Chicago Post Office annually.
SThe Hartford people are to have public
meeting on Wednesday to consult about build
ing dyke along the Connecticut River, to
prevent the nual flood.
H-A son was born to General Mcclellan at
Ores den on the 18th ult
~Anderson, the ssWizard of the North, is
in the Bankruptcy Court in England.
~An effort is making in New Orleans to
adopt the California system of buying and SELL
ing for gold.
~ Rich gold mines have been discovered
In New Granada.
H-A telegraph has been constructed among
the Andes mountains from Bogota to Honda
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-12-27
WIRES ROnv

The statements to the effect that the remains
Of Wirz had been exhumed from their place OF
burial in the Arsenal grounds. and had been
forwarded to the friends of the deceased at
Richmond, are wholly without foundation.
The grave Of Wirz is undisturbed. No request
has been made for the remains of Wirz nor is
it understood that the relatives of the deceased
desire the removal Of the body, and it is doubt.
full if the Government would consent to their
removal from the "traitor's lot,'' now contain.
ing the remains of Mrs. Surratt, Payne, Herold.
Atzerodt ans Wirz. The family Of Wirz are
still in Kentucky.
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SECOND EDITION,
1 O'CLOCK p. m.
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
A BIT OF Advice

Inc conduct OF certain young men lately re-
turned mere from service in the rebel armies
has been so reprehensible on some occasions re.
Gently, as to call for a sharpness of reproof that
shall pierce their thick hides to their sensibiIi-
ties, if they have any.
Inasmuch as we have, heretofore, interposed
to prevent a crusade against such of the re-
turned Confederates as came back repentant
and willing to become good citizens, we now
feel it our duty to denounce the conduct Of
such of them as have broken faith, abused the
tolerance displayed towards them, and who
are doing, not only mischief to this commune.
ty,but also incalculable disservice to the South,
for which they profess so much devotion. 1t is
notorious that within week squads OF them
have paraded the streets of Georgetown and
Alexandria, if not Washington, openly shout.
ing for JEFF Davis and Offering wanton abuse to
every negro encountered by them.
1t may be said that this is merely the effer-
vescence OF holiday bibulations, but the excuse
will not serve. In rino ueritdS; and as drunk
enness seems to be the normal condition of
mary OF these sprigs OF chivalry, they are quite
likely to talk and act treason six days out of the
seven, unless brought up with a round turn.
The people of this District have no sympa.
thy with such talk and action, and no dispo.
sition to be made responsible for it in their
midst They have a decided repugnance to
negro equality, in common with the entire
white population of the country, and most
earnestly demonstrate against having it forced
upon them by legislative action; but they have
kindly feelings towards the colored people,
knowing them to be merely the footballs of
politicians,) and mold in utter adherence and
detestation :hc ruffianly spirit that would NAL.
treat them merely because of their color.
We have no doubt the disgraceful conduct of
these returned rebels will be trumpeted through
the North as the acts of the bona tide citizens of
the District, whereby great injustice will be
done the latter. 1t is due to very many of the
returned Confederates to say that they express
the most unqualified disapprobatIon Of the
course pursued by the parties indicated.
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PARDONS.

For the first time since the surrender Of Lees
army, no pardon warrants were issued by the
Attorney General to-day. The applications
for pardon have almost ceased to be made, and
the President is disposing Of the cases in the
custody of the State Department, with pros
pect of completing the pardon business by
spring. A few pardon brokers and friends of
petitioners tor amnesty call from day to day at
the Presidents House and on the Attorney
General, but the pressure for pardons has
very materially diminished, the parties direct
Iy interested having returned to their homes.
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GERERAL GRANT,

The statement telegraphed from Washington
that Gen. Grant was about to sail for the Rio
Grande in the flag ship Of the G ulf squadron
is without authority. The General simply de.
signs visiting New Orleans for the purpose OF
inspecting the army under Sheridan, and so
far from sailing in Com. Winslow's flag ship
at once, will not leave for some time to come.
Owing to the pressing duties requiring his at.
tention in Washington, he has not yet deter
mined how soon he will visit New Orleans,
and when he does CO. it will be by the most ex.
neditiouS route.