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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-22

CoNvEETIoN OF PUBLIsHERs.-A meeting
of the publishers of. newspapers in :his
State was held at the Buehler House on the
eth inst. Coz W. VIII DAVIS, Of the
Doyles:owr Democrat, was called TO The
char, and B. Y. HAMsHER, OF the Cham
hersburg ToHey Spirit, was appointed Sec
reiary. There was a good representation
present.
Alter call of the representatives pres
enl, on motion, committee OF seven was
appointed TO draft series of resolutions
expressive of The sense of the convention ,
apon the repeal of the duty upon printing
paper.
The committee submitted the following
which were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, AT the commencement OF the
war, the price OF printing paper was from
II 20 cents per pound: -4nd WheIeas, The
same quality OF paper cannot now De pur-
chased tor less lhan. 27 cents per pound,
being an increase OF 800 per cent no,with-
standing the price oi The raw material used
in the manufacture of paper has not in
creased more than so per cent. And
,chereas, the high price of printing paper,
and the eDhanced value OF everything con-
sumed by printers, have operated 10 raise
the price Of books aud newspapers in such
degree that large portion OF the read
ing community eau no longer afford to buy
the former or subscribe for the latter, and
have in many cases caused the suspension
of the publication of newspapers, thus
placing serious obstacle IN the way of the
dissemination oil wholesome reading, and
striking at the foundation OF our republican
system, the intelligence OF The masses );
therefore,
Resoiued That we earnestly recommend 10
our Senators and Representatives. in Con-
eress the repeal of The duty on printing
paper.
Rescued That we condemn the conduct
OF such book aud newspaper publishers as
are engaged in the manufacture OF paper
and are now endeavoriH2 10 prevent the re-
peal OF The duty on paper, in order to him
der com petition with their own circulation.
Resotued, That we hereby pledge our
selves 10 oppose the re- election of every
Senalor aud Representative in Congress,
who unites with the monopoly of the paper
manufacturers, in preventing the passage of
:he bill for the repeal OF the duly on print
ing paper.
ResoiUej, That copy s.ihese resolu
tions be forwarded TO the Senators and Rep
resetatives in Congress from this State.
On motion, the convention then adjourn
ed 10 meet at the call of The President.
After lbe adjournmen. of the Convention,
Mr. Bolton, proprietor of the Housewife
knows how to do the right Thing at the
right time, and always does, it-inviied the
members 10 splendid collation., consisting
Of variety Of subsiantlals and deIicaces
which he had caused 20 be prepared for
their refreshment We need mol add that
they accepted the invitation, and drankItte
health OF their liberal host with eu;husiasm.
- Patriot and Union.
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!. ". HARTMAS has received letter from
Washington sailing that petition has been
sent 10 Mr.. Buekalew from this place ask
ing for the pardon of John Ran'z, and that
among others his name is attached 10 il. He
pronounces it forgery We should like
10 know how many other names were az
fixed 10 said petition in the same manGer.-
Republican.
We give publicity 20 the above item CT
the Republican for two purposes First TO
call ita lie, and secondly TO let Mr.. I w.
Barlnian have the benefit of Announcing
his malignant spirit toward John Rariz z We
have reliable Information from gentleman
who was oae of the principal parties 10 The
petition above named, thatI. " Hartmau's 5
name was not attached TO it, NOT was he re-
guessed 10 sign it. We cannot say that Mr.
Hartman did not receive aIetter from Wash
ingtou, but we feel satisfied that if be did
the letter was a complsie t'selI," which
brought him out in declaration OF "for-
gery,p thereby showing his disposition Of
hatred towards John Rantz and his many
friends in this county II he wishes 10 pro-
claim that he is Internationally in favor of
tyranny and despotism, lei him contirue to
desire The incarceration OF John Rantz, who
was unIswtuy confined 10 prison from the
first instant, unlawinlly brought 10 trial be-
fore Military Commission which mad no
Jurisdiction. and therefore convicted without
due process of law and confined under sem
lence not legal because not obtained thro'
legal proceedings. We say. if MIR Hartman
desires Doloriety, lei him couiinue TO pro-
claim, through the organ of fanalicism, 20
the people OF Columbia county, that be de-
spises move which was originated By
respectable citizen of this toWu-one who
sees the oppression of the administration
and kHows its wrong though he is stern
member Of the Republican parry.
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Arrests in ClsarfieId County.


We hare nofissd some ofgi6e. cuirages
psFpetraled 10 Ciear6eld county by subor-
dinats government officials. by whom many
OF the citizens ofthai county. have been ar
rested without authority ofIaw, and incar-
ceraled in dungeons without any distinct
charge of crime, under the broad pretext Of
smiliiary necessity These arrests, we
learn on good authority, still continue
Any Ioafer, PROCESSING Loyalty" and "pa-
irioiism,a or -'Lincolnisas," +" which is equiv
aleni 10 alI.the cardinal virtues, can avenge
a private grief agains. one OF the best cti-
zens OF The county by, inyeniing some story
10 the prejudice Of the offending pariy-al-
M osi any. tale will answer the purpose
and whispering in The ears of a government
pimP, who is, it seems, clothed with The
awtpl power of hearing, judging and deter
mining the conditions upon which the sres-
men of Clear6eId.sh hold their rights of
person and properly.
Astaismea has reached US in connec.
lion. with these outrages, which we record
With pleasure, and sincerely hope may
prove TO bewell founded. II is that Gov.
Curtin has addressed a letter of remon.
STRANGE TO the authorizes at Washington
against continuance OF these moustrous
crimes against. public liberty. We do moi
propose 10 indulge ia any comment upon
this statement, until fully assured of the
truth, II il be true, Governor Curtin has
won honor more lasting by such an act
Than any.thai may be attached TO the mere
occupancy OF the subernatorial chair; and
he will have made large progress in secur-
Jog for himselfthe respect and confidence
OF every lawsabiding citizen, every true
friend OF republican government not only in
this Common 7eaiL, but through hout the
country. We are not over sanguine but
we confess that we are encouraged and
strengthened in tbs hope that Gov. Curtin
has acted in his matter as becomes his
high position, by recent act of his that
has Our fuIles; approval and endorsement.
We refer 10 his late able, manly, dignified
appeal TO the President of the Uni,ed States
against bis subordinates, who, as the Gov
ernor plainly and iruthfuIly charges, are
acting, 10 the enforcement OF the conscrip-
ton, wholly regardless of tne law. In that
letter Governor Curtin said that it was hard
ly TO be tolerated that ''yoar (ihe Presi-
dent's> subordinate should be permitted
longer 10 pursue he system OF substituting
for ihe law as eccentric plan of their own"
There spoke the Governor of a mighty
sovereign State, not the mere satrap of
despot. And as he thus in fitting Terms re-
baked lhe yiolator OF law 10 that case. may
we not hope that there is truth in The stale-
ment that he has iound stern words to con.
denim lhe ou,rages in Clesrfield !-Ags
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EXPENDITURES.
dudiiors and Clerk

Amt pd Auditors and Clerk, 4s 90
do w Win, auditing,
do Prob y and Reg'ler acts i2 SO 90 30
ASSESSORS PAY.
Amt paid assts for sptng
assessment, 443 IL
do do Triennial ass'ment, asa 90 927 i2
BRIDGE AND ROAD VIEWS
Amount paid sundry persons, 81 90
BRIDGE CONTRACTS.
Amt paid David Savage, l6c 90
BRIDGE REPAIRS.
Amt paid suudry persons, 1878 SO
BLANK BOOKS.
Amt paid sundry persons for
P'olh':y and RegiSer's office. IA s'
CONSTABLE 5 RETURNS.
Amt paid the sevea Constabies
during the year. 90 %
COURT CRIER.
Amt paid Moses CofTman, a6 90
CLEANING COURT HOUSE.
Amt paid sundry persons 27 so
COUNTY BUILDINGS.
Amt paid sundry persons for repairs
to Court House and Jail. $50 s6
COMMISSIONERS AND CLERK.
Ami paid r c Fruit, Clerk, $3.50 90
DO II Hess, Commissioner, I73 so
do Rohr McHenry do l57 so
do r Vanderslice do 1873 90
DO Allen Mann do l9 so
s993 so
COMMISSIONERS ATTORNEY.
Amt paid w Wni Attorney, 60 90
COMMONWE EALTH COSTS,
Amt paid sundry persons, 100 81
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
Amt paid + n Little, 64OO
ELECTION EXPENSES.
Am't paid at Spring election, 397 81
do General, Presidential
and special elections 1927 7s
1875 a7
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A HOUSE WANTED.-A good a.
honse is wanted. suitable for a small Feel
family, for " hich reasonable rent -12+
will be paid, in advance payments: i f re-
Quired. For further particulars. apply al
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OLD THINGS MADE NEW.

A PAMPHLET directing how 10 speedily
n restore sight and give up speciaclss,
wi hout aid OF doctor or medicine. Sent
by malt free, on receipt af 10 cents. Ad-
dress, E. B. FOOTE, NJ. D.
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MISUNDERSTANDING, WEDNESDAY,, .FEB q, 1855.

xsg5ukoks. -SessraI.bills have been intro
educed in he, Legislature, changing the
1prsseuf mode or drawing Jurors. The one
a6ilf'protidss Tor The electing OF Two Jury
Commissioners 10. be chosen by the elect
.ofs Of The county, who shall vote for but
r one Connnissioner, as in the Gaze of cleo
lion. of inspectors, These Jury Commis-
s.siopers shall select and draw the, Jurors as
,,ihs prsssnt,law fssuires them 10 be drawn.
The ConmIssionsrs are 10 rsceived three
!. dpiIafs per Cay for every day necessarily
mem piuyasd' in selecting and dtawing Jurors.
-s1 The other bill provides sor the Placing Of
asou de <lectorsin their respective borough,
ward, or rtownship boxes which are'turnish
'!sds tor that purpose. After being well N K
ff4 ~ 81
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A. J EVANS, ! County
DANIEL SNYDER. | Anaito,s. s.

Hi'eSf r-W. WIRT, CI-rk.
We, the undersigned, Commissioners OF
Columbia conn V, do certify that the fore
going u correct statement oil the acco 1Eis
OF sad county ior The year 1856.
Witness our hands, Jan 4. 1865
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u. S. 7-3O LOAN.

By authority of The Secretary Of the
Treasury, the undersigned has assumed
the General Subscription Agency for the
sale of United States Treasury NoIes, bear
log seven and three ten,hs per cent. inter
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-22

WHAT's the use OF saying and agreeing
upon scslsot prices with our corenpora-
ies when they do not liUs up 10 what they
have proposed I'VE have been governed
in every particular. by the the terms sdopted
l1on advertising and jo5-work By the Pub
FISHERS of'fhis place, in September last
-Osrscotem poraries dare NOT, 'in- job work or
.sdssrssins lived up TO the terms there
Sors w shalt not be governed py the pri-
~css agreed upon. bnl. regulate our own
-isrmsep We thooght there was some honor
:1sshe craft whea we agreed upoo and es-
asbIished a scale Of prices, but we must con-
tess 50 tar as aoaor relates 10 our cotempo-
vahiss up iowp, in this particular, We were
tiscsised. So far as relates TO subscription,
Our contemporary of The Democrat has not
.s.3hered to bis advertised terms-S2. so in
advance. He was among the FIRST to COM
plain shout low subscriptions, and after
living teFmsswere agreed npon, he has not
si1ad the Independence 10 carry out those
4ermsy but has beer putting out his paper
at tsgo dollars year alIthroush the Iasl two
In1nths Two dollars, we re ceived Tor DOR
papsr fosr yezrsago, and we CONSIDER 90
cents very saaK adUdncs in the price. To
receive as much ss we did iour years ago,
IKE should have -Four Dollars and siz'een
sents gear for osr paper There is every
fhisg 70 wssrani Ds IN charging Jour doAors,
-uhen wee:ake the sadvance Of material, la
Dor, and living into consideration, but we
srssnos asking oysstuU dollars and ff.y cents
A psics that nossne should fud fault with.
Bs 1fs our co,empcrsry will continue TO
give away hispspsr and thus d isrssarI his
orn advsrIissd terms, as we'll as agreement
made with his. cosempOrsries, we shall
hsxesnoihine io'do with him hereafter a. to
s<rms of ofsnbscripuon, jOb-work ahd 'adver-
tsing. - = ne4 - sinist. ~ 4 s.a
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-02-22
SEVEN THIRTY LOAN.

These Notes are issued under date of
August 18th, 1864, and are payable three
years from that time, in currency, or are
convertible al the option of the holder into
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Subscriptions will be received by the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BLOOMS
BURG.
February %, Is65-3no.
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u. 9. 800 Six per cent.
GOLD-BEARING BONDS

These bonds are now worth a premium
Of nine per cent, including gold interest
from Nov, which makes the actual profit
on the f30 loan, at current rates, inclu-
ding interest, about ten per cent. per an
mum, besides lis exemption from State and
municipal tdIafion, which. adds from one to
three per cent more, according 10 the rate lev
led on other property. The interest is
payable semi-anuually Sy coupons attacb-
ed to each note, which may be cut off and
sold 10 any bank or banker.
The interest amounts 10
Que cent per day on a $50 nole.
Two cents " " '' Sl0O {"
Ten I" I" /" $500
90 f" $1,000 +"
ST 1" /" $4,000 4"
Notes of all The denominations named
will be promptly furnished upon receipt of
subscriptions. This Is the
ONLY LOAN IN MARKET
now offered by the Government, and it is
confidently expected that lis superior sd.
vantages will make il the
Great POpnldr Loan OF tne Pe0ple'
Less than $500, 900 GOO remain unsold,
which Will probably be disposed Of within
the nexi 60 or. 80 days, when the notes will
oubtecly command premium, as has
uniformly been the case on closing The
subscriptions to other Loans.
In order that citizens of every town and
section of The country may be afforded ia.
cites fol aking the foab, the National
Banks, State Banks, and Private Bankers
throughout the country have generally
agreed TO receive subscriptions al par
Subscribers will select their own agents,
in whom they have confidence, and who
only arr 10 be responsible for The delivery
of the notes for which they receive orders.
JAY COOKE,
Subscription Agent, Philadelphia.
Subscriptions will be received by the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BLOOMS
BURG.
February % ls65-3mo.
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REVENUE STAMPS.
i MI PAID ? John Tor stamps, 200
TIP SLAVES.
Amt pa I'd Al The severai CnRrs. SO 10
TAXES REFUNDED.
Amt OF road. school aud poor, re-
funded 10 different loanships, 1882 9s
10 IeIBudee 10 y A Jacoby, 22
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Or.

Cr.
By Amt outstanding inr q
1864, and previous yrs. 6664 80
do ExoneraiIous allowed
Collectors, i0l O9
do Commission al lowed
Collectors. 1866 50 sI39 10
Amt. orders redeem'd 1880 90
Treasurer's Commls-
SION on sll24I O8 At
per cent al9 ~
Bal hand OF Treas'er. 563 20
S22296 20
DANIEL McHENRY, Treasurer OF CO.
umbia roanty IN account With tax on Gog-
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-11-01
IMPORTANT CAUTION.

TT Thousands IF Dollars are paid to swindling
quacks daily, which is 'rorse than hro,cn array
This comes irem trusting to the deceptive al
vertisements of men calling themselves doctors. >
whose only recommendation is srhM they say Of
hemsefrfs. E4rAdvertising physicians, in nine
cases ont of ten, are Impostors; and medi ines of
this kind found in drug stores are generally worth
less,-got up to sell, and not to cure. The Sure
Remedies can he obtained at my Office only and
are warranted as represented, in every respect or
the price will be refunded. Persons at distance
may be cured at home in the shortest possible
time, by sending for them. TT DIR. Mattison is
an educated physician Of over twenty veur,' eX-
perience ten in general practice, until compelled
by i'll health to adopt AN Office practice, treating
all accidents resulting from imprudence in both
seaes giving them his whole attention car Cir
culars uivina iull information. with undoubted tes-
timonials; also a book on Special Diseases. in II
sealed envelope, nj free. cs-I1e sure aud send
for them. for without testimonials no stranger can
he trusted. Enclose stamp for postage and di-
rect to DIR. MATTISON, No. 2S Union Street,
Providence, X. |.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-11-01
ALTERNATIVE SYRUP.

For Impurities et'Mc Blood resulting from ,n,p,1,-
dence. causing ErWphoRs M he skin Sore Throat,
Month and NoSe /; Lbss IF liar Old Sores +; SrcR-
mgs g.; PGns IN me BONES /; and all other signs IF an
dcttre poison in The system. c9~No remedy ever dis
covered has done what has been achieved by this :
II cured II gentleman from the South. stopping at
Negport, aud for rhich he presented Or. H. $500,
after ht'apg been Wtdcr The Treatment Of he mast
eminent Physicians IN Baltimore, Philadelphia and
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for the purpose, and is superior to any other re-
medy for such cases EslJ-One large bottle lasts a
month Price $40.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-11-01
NERVE INVIGORATOR.

Po'cer: Confusion Of Thought: Loss Of liemo,y !;
irritable Temper; Gloomy approximations Fear /;
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caused by Secret habits or Excessively Indulgence
e5-Ihs sure remedy is composed of the most
soothing, strengthening, and invigorating mcdi-
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sufferer wherever YOU may he, don't fail to test
the virtues of this Wonderful Remedy. t-y- One
large bottle lasts a month,-Piice $40. These
FOUR SURE REMEDIES are prepared at nv
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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-11-01
DACIFIC HOTEL,
10, l72, ia & 176 Greenwich St,
zone SQUARE WEST OF BROADWAY
BETWEEN CoURTLANDs and DEFY STREETS,
NEW York IT'S .'t
JOHN PATTEN, Jr., Proprietor.

The Pacific Hotel is wei. and widely known to
the travelling public. The location is especially
suitable to merchants ami business men: it is in
close proximity to the business part of the City
is on the highway of Southern and Western travel
and adjacent to all the principal RAILROAD and
Steamboat depots.
The Pacific has liberal accommodation for over
300 guests; it is well furnished, and possesses
every modern Improvement for the comfort and
entertainment of its inmates. The rooms are
spacious and well ventilated; provided with gas
and water: the attendance is prompt AM respect
flil; aud the table is generously provided with
every decacv OF the season.
The subscriber. who, for the past few years, has
been the lessee, is now sole proprietor, and intends
to identify himself thoroughly with the interests
of his house. With long experience as a hotel
keeper, he trusts, by moderate charges and n lib
eral policy, to maintain the favorable reputation
of the Pacific Hotel.
N b. To prevent oyercharge by Hackmen, the
coaches of the Hotel are owned by the proprietor
2Gy1 JOHN PATTEN, Jr.
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DiuRErlC COMPOUND.

mg from imprui,gcc, causing improper discharges
heat irritation, Sc. II contains no Cupaiva, Gu
hcbs, Turpcntnc, NJ ANY other offensive OF iniu-
rous drug, hut Is sale sure, aud pleasant rene
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and even years DURATION 1t is a sure cure. Try
IL once, aud you will never taste tho DISGUSTING
mixtures of balsam Copaiva again. car One
large bottle generally sufficient tn cure,-Price So
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1865-11-01
TO THE LADIES.
Both Married and Single.
The Oldest Regulator for Females.
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