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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

A loquacious gentleman, finding himself
a passenger in a slage coach with prim
and taciturn maiden lady of some forty win
ters, endeavored in vain TO engage in con-
versalion. At length night came on as
nothing was said, both fell asleep. The
stage finally stopped, and the driver an
nounced 10 the lady that she had arrived at
her place OF destination. Her fellow pass
engsr being awakened at The same time,
thought he would exchange word at Ieav-
ing, and addressed her: "Madam, as we
shall never again, probably, sleep together,
bid yon very respectful farewell" A
scream, and silence reigned again.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08
4 New Way OF Doing Il.

Sharpers are prolific in inventions, some
OF which il must be confessed, are very
neat. Here, for instance, is the latest:
a day or two ago a neatly sttred genile-
man entered drug store on Fifth ST., and
deposited on the counter couple OF bun
dies, one of which bore the appearance of
containing dry goods, and the other very
palpably silk hat, and proceeded to select
some articles, guided by a penciIed lis,
which he took from his pocket. The bill
completed, very pretty toilet case attract
ed his attention, and after sdmirng it for
moment, and asking the price, he remarked
it would make very neat present to his
sister, and politely requested permission to
show il 10 his mother, whom he slatedhwas
was in The caHiage-a few numbers above
OF course the obIiging clerk consented,
and the young gent, leaving his recent
purchase unpaid for on The counter, together
with his other parcels, slept out at the
door.
A reasonable length OF time elapsed bnt he
did not return, when suspicion being
aroused, the bundles were examined. One
OF them contained an old pair of unmen-,
tionaoIes, the body stuffed with shavings,
and the legs wrapped over in artistic style,
so as to make, when enveIoped in brown
paper, quite formidable appearance, pres-7
ent prices considered. -.
Itis needless TO say that the hat package
was no better, and like the other, was
worth at liberal estimate, about three
cents pound less than nothing. The pro-
Prietor jolted down an ehtry Of $50 that
night in book marked profit and Ioss."
1t was on the DR.. side oil the page.-Cin.
Times.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

A Tennessee pardon seeker gives the fol-
lowing description of how he obtained his
pardon Had personal interview with the
Chief Magistrate, and asked him for small
pardon, if he had any more left. Chief
Magistrate wanted 10 know what position |
held in the rebel army. The answer was
faint, somew hat hesitating, somewhat sha-
ky. said: "Quartermasier." Chief Mag
isIrale chuckled, and turned his head to
conceal ssrtonic smile. MY ancient and
venerable friend, ''he said,''iE you think that
your, department of the rebellion endangered
The Union cause, your innocence is pardon
in itself"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08
a Disappointed Bummer.

During the skirmish in front OF Fayetl-
vile, one of our captains, who was in ad-
vance of his men, crep., in citizens coat,
up to a fence, in order TO get better look
al the enemy, who were retreating, but fir
ing rapidly.
Suddenly, he was confronted by ragged
and barefooted fellow, whom he instantly
recognized as one of the bummers. The
recognition, however, was not reciprocal !;
and the hummer exuied in the thought that
he had caught a rebel, aud saluled him as
follows:
"HeIlo, you y surveying his extremities,
"Stop right thar. | say, come up on, o.
them boots"
couldn't think of it," replied the cap
tain, cooIly. "They are fine pair, an
they are mine."
"You needn't say another word Come
up out o. them boots. P'r'aps you've got a
watch about yer breeches pocket; Jest pull
her out. No nonsense, now; Pm in hurry
TO get of arter the rest o. them ionnies."
"Anyihing else! Perhaps you would like
a horse 2"
ga hoss!" his eyes sparkling. "a hoss
Well, now, you jest como up out o. them
boots, and well discuss that ar hoss ques-
ton sudden. Whar is the hoss q
"Oh, be is right here at hand, in charge of
my orderly"
"Thunder! are You an officer of our
army? Thought you were a reb."
And then the hummer went 20 the rear
under arrest, disguised beyond all measure.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08
The Negro Restless.

In Jamaica, Hayti aud San Domingo the
negro is in motion. The race everywhere
seems TO be moved by determination TO do
something. Perhaps long dormant facul-
ties are being aroused by a supernatural
mpulse. But with an aimless purpose
and darkened understanding, the poor
negro acts as men that fight the air. In San
Domingo, tho black man is temporarily at
rest, the Spanish invaders having been
driven away. In Hayii there is a momen-
tary relief from attempted revolution. In
the United States the negro is gradually
setting into the place assigned 10 him by e
reconstruction OF society, and will plod on
with such assistance as may be vouchsafed
by special sympathizers and a well disposed
government. Iu Jamaica a revolt is said 10
be in progress, of which as yet no satisfsc-
tory explanation is given, though it will be
remembered we spoke only few days ago
of wide spread disafection in that island,
caused by belief on the part of the negro
peasaniry that the colonial authorities were
negligent of their interests. AS remarked
by the Kingston Standard:
Naturally indolent, and acquainted with
but few artificial wants, il was only TO be
expected that the emancipated negro should
obey the unchecked instincts of his nature,
and prosecute labor TO the extent merely of
satisfying his notions Of abundance.
The poverty of the old planters aud the
suffering entailed by the negro's own indo-
lence, have led 10 disafection, first appa-
rent in secret military organizations, but
now violently manifeslee. AT the request of
the English Consul. Spanish war stsam-
ers have left Cuba TO aid in restoring order.
These movements in the West Indian arch
ipelago are all probably in some sen Sc SYM
pathetic-JournaI Of CONNER ce.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

CHAKrY-Le,my lips be sealed with char
ity, that they may open only for the good of
my neighbors. Let my eyes be veied with
charity, that they may rest on good and that
wickedness may be shut from my sight
Let charity close my ears TO all unkihd and
malicious SANDER. Let charity keep my
hands busy with profitable work, and my
feet turned in the path toward those whom
God hath given me power TO benefit. May
charity keep my heart from secret sin, from
evil imag;nations, from the tempting whis-
pers OF the evil one. So that shutting every
door against uncharitableness, my soul may
be made strong in love TO the Father of all
men.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN ViRGiNia.-A let
Ter from "Souihsids Farmer" in Virginia,
10 the Richmond Wkig says:
Our system Of labor is destroyed, so is
our system of agriculture. Our fiat lands
are undrained, and instead OF being the
sonrcs OF profit are the prolific sources OF
disease. Our high lands are worn and
waste, and washed into guIlies; and our
enclosures and farm buildings are gone 10
wreck and ruin. Better TO begin anew,
bul alas much that has been done has 10
be undons or removed before we can start
to work. Blu; beyond ihs above, and trans
cending all other difficulties surrounding
our agricultural, and indeed, all other in
dusirial questions, is the condition of our
labor, which from being an active element
oi reproduction, has become torpid and un-
productive, and is absolutely and rapidly
becoming exclusively consuming.
= = - Gin this vicinity our farmers are
ready and anxious to promote immigration
and introduce white labor in our midst
Within an area OF about ten miles square,
our !andholders have agreed to cut of and
appropriate an aggregate amount OF abou,
ten ihoseand acres of land, TO be divided
OF for sale, lease orrent 10 colonists, in lots
of suitable. size for families, upon such
terms as will secure labor for the cultiva-
tion of the land retained BY the present pro-
prieiors. Can We accomp plish this scheme ?
The lands, with which you are familiar, are
within thirty or forty miles OF Richmond"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

A wIDE-AwAKE minister, who found his
congregation going to sleep one morning
before he had fairly commenced, after
preaching few minutes, suddenly stopped
and exclaimed: Brethren, this isn't fair !;
it isn't giving a man a half chance. Wait
till get along piece, and then if | amt
worth listening TO, 60 TO sleep ; but don't
do it before get commenced; give man
a chance"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08
MARRrAcE NorlcEs.-A Western pape

MARRIAGE NoTICEs.-A Western paper
gives the following notice
All notices OF marriage, if no bride-cake
is sent, will be set up in small type and
poked in some onllandish corner Of The pa
per. Where a handsome piece of cake is
sent, it will be put conspicrously in large
letters when gloves or other bride favors
are added, piece of illustrative poetry
will be given in addition. When, however,
the editor attends the ceremony in propria
persona, and kisses the bride it will have
especial notice-very large type, and the
most appropriate poetry that can be begged,
borrowed, stolen or coined from the brain
editorial
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

Mrs. Caroline Warden, of Bedford, Mas
sachuselts, after ride in horse car, Sa,ur-
day, found that there was diamond ring in
sitting at her side ,and as her pocket.
book, with few notes in it, was gone, il is
supposed the ring accidentally slipped from
his finger when abstracting ii. The ring is
stated 10 be worth $3.50.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

At recent meeting Of a parish, n solemn,
straighl-boded and most exemplary deacon
submitted report, in writing, OF the desti-
tute widows and others standing in need Of
assistance in the parish.
''Are you sure, deacon" asked another
solemn brother, ''that you have embraced all
the widows!' He said he believed he had
done so; but if any had been omitted the
omission could be easily corrected.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

NEVER SLEPT WITH THAT REGrMENT.-Sen-
sior Wilson, Of Massachusetts, now stump
ing this State, wentto Washington at the
bead Of tho 22d Massachusetts volunteers,
bul, It will be remembered, turned tail at
the capital and lei his men 60 on TO battle
wkils be cultivated the arts Of peace in the
United States Senate. In bis spsech at Yon-
kers be said. in abusing the Democratic
party, II know them. Ikdve slept Nth them,
wintered with Them, and summered with
thsm.n Just then q a.reiurned soldier in the
audience called out at the top of his voice,
81 VeR sDkat if yo,fk Kon meuer slept Nth
He zzd Massackussas ~ The roar of laugh
ter which greeied this sally completely
abashed the sloquant gentleman, and when
Il subsidized he hadH'tthe heart 10 go on with
his viiuperation- Y. World
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

AN EFFECTIVE SPEEcH.-During the Rev
oluiionary war, Gen. Lafayette, being at
Baltimore, was invited to ball. He was
requested TO dance, but instead Of joining
in the amusement, as might kave been ex-
peeled of Frenchman Of twenty Two, he
addressed The ladies thus:
"Ladies, you are very handsome you
dance very prettily; your ball is very Ene
-but my soldiers have no shirts "
This was irresistible. The ball ceased ;
The ladies went hcme and went TO work 7;
and the next day a large number of shirts
were prepared by the fairest hands of Bal
timore for the gallant defenders of their
country. -e.s
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08
Matrimonial Ventures.

The curious ventures that are occasionally
made on the great ocean Of matrimony new
er fail to become apparent when the official
marriages are classified. For instance, the
English returns of 1863 are now published,
and we 6n1 in Them the following state
ments:
Twenty marriages of divorced persons oc-
Cured during the year-half of the whole
number being in London.
More than three fourths of those married,
both meE and women, were under thirty
years of age-proving that the mass of mar
riages were contracted at suitable period
of life.
But, on the other hand, thirty young la
dies were married before they were six
teen, and Two hundred and twenty eight
about the age of sixieen-showing a lack
of good sense either in the young ladies
themselves, or in their natural protectors.
Worse and worse, six aspiring youths OF
sixteen must need lake 10 themselves wives,
fortunately all rather older themselves
Boys, il has often been noticed, are apt TO
times they live long enough TO be a little
amused with themselves for so doing.
Two ladies of about thiriy-ive married
men above eighty and one girl Of sixteen
married man of seventy-a regular April
and December affair
One hundred and fifty six men and forty.
two women married after passing the scrip.
tural 'threescore years and len." Probably
they were lonely, and wanled companion
ship even if they could not reasonably ex-
pect love. Eight of these aged gentlemen
| had been bachelofs, and three of the ladies
plilying the old maxim,
"Be.ter late than never"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

In A FoG.-A few years ago there lived
in The town of -, son of Judge B.,
whom we will call Joe, who frequently inn
bibed more than be could comfortably car
ry. There also resided in the neighborhood
a painter named W., who kept saloon
Now w. was practical Joker On one oc-
casion Joe came into WIS saloon, rather
early in the morning and GO; very much in
toxicated, and finally fell asleep in his
chair. Joe was very nearsighted and al
ways wore specs. After be had slept for
some time. w. took off his specs, blacken-
ed The glasses, put them back again, light
ened the lamp, and then woke Joe, telling
him that it was about twelve O'Clock al
night, and he wanted TO shut up. Joe start.
ed and remarked that he had slept some
tine.
w then said
'Joe, it being very dark, and if you will
bring il back again, will lend you Lam
terI."
w. lighted the lantern and gave it 10 Joe,
and helped him up stairs. Joe went off to-
wards home, Cop the main business slree,,)
in the middle of the day, with his lantern,
everybody looking al him wondering what
was The matter.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08
TmE AGED STRANGER.
Az .o0sIzIsa Isc.D1sr OF The wAa.

81 was with Grant"-,he stranger said
Said the farmer 'sSay no more
Bat rest thee here at my cottage porch,
s.~s For thy Eeet are weary and sore."
aI was with Grant'-the stranger said
= Said the farmer: "Nay, no more
prithe 81, at my frugal board,
And eat OF my humble STORE.
elbow fares my boy-my soldier boy,
ns or the old Ninth Army Corps?-
warrant be bore him galanti7
In the smoke of battles roarW
81 know him not. said the aged man,
"And as remarked before,
was with Gran,'-Nay, nay, know"
Said the iarmer, "Say no more
"Hs fell in batile-l see, alas
Thou'dst smooth the iidings DER
Nay, speak the truth whatever il be,
Though it rend my eosom's core.
ssHev fell he-with his face 20 the fee,
Upholding the flag he bores
o, say not that my boy disgraced
The uniform that he wore "
''I cannot fell, +" said the aged man,
"And should have remarked before,
That was with Grsn,-in Illinois,
Some three years before the war"
Then the farmer spaks Kim never a word
But beat with his fist full sore,
That aged man who had worked for GRAM
Some three years before the war
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

THAT's Coop 'UE.-Some one was tell-
ing Sam about The longevity OF the mud tur=
tie. "Yes,'' seid Sam, al know all about
that, for once found a venerable old fell
low in meadow who was so old that he
could scarcely wiggIe his tail, and on his
back was carved (tolerabIy plain, consider
all things) these words PARADISE, year I !,
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

A teacher in contraband school asked
young darkey what a sertain leller of the
alphabet was. The darkey looked at ii ear
beslly fora shortiine, and said: ts'I know
dat veil enough BY sight, butam Dressed il
| can tell it by name.n He was told he
could take the back seat ~
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

To KEEP WORMS Our OF DRIED FRurT.-
Il is said that small quantity of ssssalras
bark mixed with cried fruit will keep il
free from worms for years. The remedy is
easily obtained in many localities, and is
we'll worthy an experiment, as ii will not
iniure the fruit in any manner, if il does not
prevent the nuisance.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

The party of 25o American gentlemen
now examining the Pennsylvania oi; 70.
gions, il is said, represent q capital of $50,
600 900.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

A correspondent entered an office, and
accused the compositor o. not having punc-
tuated his communication, when the typo
replied, tl'm mol pointer, Pm setter" 4
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

Some stupid editor says, ''if a fee of fifty
cents were charged to see the sun rise,
nine-ienths of the world would be up in the
morning"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

The tomb of Daniel Webster has lately
been opened and the remains found in per-
fect 3rasarvation
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

The people Of the TWO cities Of Pirsburg
and Allegheny are agitaiing a proposition 10
consolidate.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-11-08

GENERAL McCLELLAs is soon expected ir
England, where he will make short stay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-30
POSTSCRIPT!
LATER FROM EUROPE.

HALIFAX, August 3o.-The steamship Arr
ca from Liverpool on the 10th via Queenstown
on the goth inst has arrived.
Political news unim portant.
Nothing has been determined IN regard to
the Atlantic cable but future proceedings were
to be resolved upon the 2lst inst.
Can't. Anderson of the Great Eastern IN a
letter says it will require ten months to provide
proper gear for fitting the Atlantic cable and
to make necessary repairs to the Great Eastern.
He suggested that new cable should be made
and laid in May next and the old one be then
picked up and repaired He has every con-
fdence in the future success Of the cable but
thinks it useless to renew the attempt to lay 1t
during the winter months. The Suez canal
opened on the l4th inst, and q vessel laden
with coal passed from the Mediterranean TO
the Red Sea.
LIVERPOOL, August 22-Cotton sales on
Saturday amounted to fifteen thousand bales
Market is frrner and the prices unchanged.-
Breadstufs dull Provisions firm. Produce
steady. The weather is favorable for crops.
LONDON, August 20.-CoDsols closed last
night at S9aaS955, for money Five twenties
6Sa603
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-30
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
ITJ{GLESALE AND RETAIL,
4 7
f. e E n G EE S

BOOK AND STATIONERY STORE,
no. l0+, KING STREET, ALEXANDRIA, a.
desire to call the especial attention Of Mcr-
chants Teachers, and the public generally to
the large and we'll selected stock of
SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, AND
MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
which I offer for sale at the lowest cash prices
including q full assortment of Cap, Note and
Letter Paper, Printing Cards, BIBLES, Episcopal
and Cathol lie Prayer Books, Gold Pens, Elliott
& Perry celebrated Steel Pens, Thaddeus Da-
vid' and Arnold's best Writing Fluid and Ink,
Paints, Water Colors Dominoes Pencils. States,
Copy Books, Memorandum and Pass Books
Penholders Envelopes all sizes and qualities,
Inkstands, Chess and Backgammon Boards and
men, Pocket Books, Photograph Albums, Mag
aznes, Reviews, Newspapers, Periodicals.
Playing Cards, Portfolios, Writing Desks
Rulers, all other articles usually kept in first
class Book and Stationery Store
All orders from the country promptly attend
ed to. GEORGE E. FRENCH
aug 30-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-30

xJn~~ = FOB BALTIMORE and POTO-
s5s - - NJ &C RIVER LANDINGS. The
Steamer COLUMBIA, Capt. James Harper,
viii resume her old route on Saturday, 10Th
inst, leaving Commerce street wharf at 4
O'Clock p. m. Returning, she. will leave
Washington on Wednesday ID orning, at 6 and
Alexandria at 7.
Freight and passage at moderate rates.
Apply to BENONI WHEAT Agent.
my l9-tf Cor. Fayette Alley and the River.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-30

A negro man, who was walking on the
guards of the steamer Young America after
her last trip to Washington yesterday, tell
overheard, but was rescued through the exer-
tons Of Mr. Phillips, the agent of the boat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-30

Among the owners of a large amount OF
property in Virginia, advertised hy General
Howard as confscated, appears the names Of
General Eppa Hunton, Com. French Forrest,
and Cant. Kincheloe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-30

Adjutant James NJ. Kelley, of the I'd
District of Columbia volunteers, died on Sun
day, and was buried at the soldiers cemetery
with the honors of war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-30

@a-The members of the Friendship Fire
Company, are requested to meet at their hall,
this evening at haf-past seven o'clock, on
business of importance. By order Of the chief
Engineer. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-30

The excursion of the Sunday School OF st.
Mary's Church, yesterday, to Glymont, was
very pleasant one, and the large company pre-
sent enjoyed themselves innocently and agree
ably throughout the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-30

Tie case of DR.. John Powell, which was
brought up for trial before Justice Beach: IN
this city about month ago and published III tie
Gazette has been dismissed, no parties appear
inc for the prosecution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-30

The trains on the Loudoun & Hampshire
Railroad are now running regularly to Vienna
Station, and as soon as the bridge is rebuilt
over Difficult Creek, they will run to Herndon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-30

New i ORE, A4.u>E3O -->!ui.! Az
The Washington Chronicle under the head
of congressional Admission" says that all
laws in the Southern States recognizing any
distinction between the two races as to the three
great rights Of lite, liberty, and property, must
be repealed forthwith, and the means of edu-
cation must be given to the blacks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-08-30

GOODS AT AUCTION AGAIN:-On Thurs
Vi day (to-morrow) morning, at 10 O clock, at
my sales room, corner of King and Water sts::,
| propose to offer for sale a VARIETY, OF
GOODS, Wares and Merchandise, such as
Household Furniture, Smoking Tobacco, Wa
ter Buckets, gon Brides, Hamestrings,
Scrubbing Brushes, Silk Vestings, Pocket
knives, Cap. Letter and Mole Paper, Envelopes,
Inkstands, Patent Blotting Paper, Counting
house Portfolios, one double barrel Shot Gun,
Coal Oil, &c, &c.
On Saturday morning next, I purpose having
q sale particularly for the ladies.
1t JOHN II. PARROT, Auctioneer.