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The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27
Rather Rough Honeymoon.


On last Friday morning an athletic young
farmer, in the town OF Waynesburg, took a
fair girl, "sIl bathed in bushes" from her
parents, and started for the first town across
the Pennsylvania line, to be married, where
the ceremony could be performed without a
license. The happy pair were accompanied
by sister of the girl, tall, gaunt, sharp
featured female of some thirty seven sum-
mers. The pair crossed the line, were mar
ried, and returned 10 Wellsville TO pass the
night People al the hotel where the we'd
ding party stopped, observed that they con-
Quoted themselves in a rather singular man
ner. The husband would take his sister in
law, the tall female aforesaid, into one cor
gesticuIaiing wildly all the time. Then the
tall female would "put her foot down." and
talk to him in an angry and excited manner
Then the husband would take his fair young
bride into a corner; but he would no sooner
commence talking TO her, than the gaunt
sister would rush in between them and
angriy join in the conversation. The 2eo-
pie al the hotel ascerained what this meant
about nine o'clock that evening. There
was an uprosr in the room which had been
assigned TO The newly married couple
Female shrieks and masculine ''swears"
startled the people in the hotel, and they
rushed 10 the SPOT. The gaunt female was
pressing against the door of the room, and
/
was barring her out''wth all his might. DC
casionally she would kick The door far
enough open to disclose the stalwart hus-
band, in his gentlemen Greek slave appa
rel.
Il appears that the tall female insisted
upon occupying the same bed with the new
ly welded pair; that her sister was favor
ably disposed.to the arrangement, and that
the husband had agreed to it before the
wedding took place, ead now Indignantly
repudialed the contract. "Wont you go
a way now, Susan 2" said the newly married
man, softeniug his voice.
"No," said she, 81 Won't-so therew
"Don't you bulge an inch !" cried The
married sister within the room.
sNow-now, Maria" said the young man
to his wife, in :pitsous tone, "don't go 10
cutiin' mp in this way now don't"
s'l'll cut ups much as ] wanlerw she
sharply replied
"WelI, ,"roared the desperate man, throw
ing the door wide open and stalking out
among the crowd, ''jesl you two wimin, P j,
on your duds and GO right straight home
and bring back the old man and woman
and your granfather, who is nigh OH to a
bundled; bring 'em all here, and I'H marry
the tOhole id cabOoodle cf 'em, and tceU all
sleep together !"
The difficulty was finally adjusted by the
tall female takingI room. WelIsvIIs is
enjoying itself over the sensation.-C CteUe>
land PIaindealer.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27

He WADED-It was election day, and
Grimes having assisted on the occasion by
the deposit OF his vote and the absorption
of about as much old rye as he could walk
under, started wiihiwo OF his neighbors, who
were in The same state O.! elevation, to make
their way down TO their homes. They had
to cross Brandywine creek byt foot bridge,
constructed Of single log thrown across,
and hewn fiat on the upper side, but with
out any handrail TO aid in the transit.
There would have been no difficulty with
clear head and steady legs in crossing
but with our party it was felt not to be de-
void OF difficulties under existing circum-
stances"
However, the creek must be crossed.
Grimes two friends took the lead, and with
much swinging OF arms and conlortion OF
body reached the farther side. Ii was now
Grimep' tdrn TO face the m0ric, and making
bold start he succeeded in getting about
one-third OF the way over, when loud
splash announced to his friends that he was
overheard. Emerging from The water, il
being about 10 his breast, he quietly said, as
ii this course was The result of mature de-
Liberation, 81 guess I'll wade ln
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27
Treatment Of Group.

Group is an inflammation of the inner sur
face Of the wind pipe. Inflammation i'm
plies heal, and that heat must be subdued
or The patient will inevitably die II prompt
efforts are made to cool the parts in the case
of an attack Of the Group relief will be as
promp: as il is surprising and delightful
All know that cold waller applied 10 hot
skin cools IT, but all do not know and nm
derstand that hot water applied 10 an in-
famed skin will certainly cool il of Hence
The application OF iced water with linen
cIoihs, or almost hol water with wooden
han1el, oi two fold, large enough TO cover
the whole throat and upper part of the chest;
put these in pail OF water as hot as the
hand can bear, and keep il thus hsl by adj
ding water from the boiling tea kettle
Let two or three fannels be in hot water all
the lime, with dry flannel covering the
wet one so as to keep the heat in to some
extent; the fannels should not be SO wet
when put on as TO dribbIe, for, il is imports
ant TO keep the clothing dry, and keep M
The process until the phIegm is looss, the
child easier and beginning to fall asleep;
then gently wrap flannel over the wet one
which is on. 20 as to cover il up entirely,
and the child is saved. When it wakes up
both AapneIs will be dry.-HaFs Journal Of
Heaiik.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27

IMPORTANCE OF PUNcTUATIoN.--WaEted,
A young man TO take charge of pair oI
horses Of religious turn Of mind.
A school committee man writes We have
. schooI-house large enough TO accommodate
iour hundred pupils -four stories high.
A Answs2apef says: A child was run over
By wagon three years old cross eyed with
pantaIets which never spoke afterwards.
Parasol-A protection asaius, the sun
used by ladies made Of cotton and whale
bone.
= Siraps--Articlss worn under the boots OF
gentlemen made Of cali-skin-
An exchange describing celebration
ssys; The procession was very hne and
nearly teo miles in length as was also the
prayer Of Dr. Perry the chaplain.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27
HOmeIY Girls.


The editor of the Cleveland Herald, hav-
ing been toIerably profuse in his .compli-
men,s to he pretty girls OF Cleveland, has
been requested to say good thing in behalf
OF the homely ones, aud he does il thus =
Firsi-The homeiy girls of Cleveland are
in bad minority, but they mean well.
Second-They go 10 church every Sunday
and are fond of their meals. They would
rather have their meals regularly than new
bonnet.
Third They understand their business,
and wear No. l6 CATERS.
Fourlh-They are bright, intelligent, de-
void oIlow jealousy, fond of music, dance
al Garret's Hall as though it was the chief
aim of life, and always go in when it rains.
Fiflh-They always thank the gentlemen
for giving them seats in the street cars, new
er firt with the boys-because IFS out of
their Iine-and keep out Of the FIRE.
Sixth-They never have half dozen
young sprigs keeping company with them
Sevenlh-They wash their own handker
chiefs, iron their own collars, and darn their
own stockings.
Eighlh-They never wear waterfalls that
weigh over one hundred and fifty pounds,
and have neither rats nor other animals in
their hair
Ninth-They dom, call the young bioods,
and other trash perfectly splendid.
Tenth-Taey never eat between meals.
Elevsnth-They are all going TO get mar
ried
Twelfth-They will all marry well.
ThiHeenlh-Their children will De bright
and shining lights in The world.
Founeen,h-They won't keep hired girls
Till their husbands can afford them.
Fifteemh-They sleep under musquito
bars when convenient.
Sixteenth-rhey can make coffee and hot
cakes and can do chamber work.
Sevenleenth-Theya are o. K.
Eighleenlh-They are homsly, but oh Je-
rusaiem!
Nineteenlh-They know they are homely.
Twentiett-They perspire when the
laermometor is al 81 in the shade and wear
gored waists.
Twenty -frst-Young gentlemen don't
squeeze them by the hand, and they like
peanuts.
Twenty-second-They sing "Beauiiful
Dreamer" and use Sozodonl
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27
nv OWN FIREsIDE.
BY ALaaic WATTS.


Il is a mystic circle, that surrounds
Comforts and virtues never known beyont
It's hailowed imii-SouTHEY.
Lei others seek for empty joys
At ball OF concert, rout or play
~ Whilst, far from fashions idle noise,
afe Her gilded Jomes and irappings gay,
while the wialry eve away,
'Twixt book and Lutte the hours divide
And marvel how | e'sr could stay
ssw From ,hse-my own firesidei
81 My own 6rsside! Those simple words
Can bid the sweetest dreams arise,
Awaken feeling'e tenderesl cords.
And ill with tears of Joy miBe eyes.
s What is there my wild hear; can prize,
- That doth moi in thy sphere abide;
Haunt Of my homebread sympalhies,
My own--my own 6resideI
A. gentle fotm is near me now;
small white hand is c!asped in mine;
I gaze upon her placid brow,
And ask what JOYS can equal thine!
A babe, whose beauties half divine,
In sleep his mothers eyes doth hide;
Where may Love seek a fitfer shrine
Than ihou-my own freside.
Ny refuge ever from the storm
OF this worlds passion, strife and care
Though ihunder-clonds, The skies deform,
Their fury cannot reach me there.
There all is cheerful, calm and fair.
Wrath. Envy, Malice. STRIFE, or Pride
Hath never made lis 5sied lair
By lhee-my own 6reside
Shrine OF my household dsitiss !
Bright scene OF homes unsulIied joys; !;
To thee my burdened spinI fies
When Fortune frowns or Care annoys !!
Thine is the bliss thai never clogs;
q The smile whose truth hath of been
tried
zzIWhat. itIen, are this worlds iinseI toys
i4J To thee-my own 6reside !
Oh, may the yearuings, fond and sweet,
That bid my thoughts be all Of thee,
Thus svef guide my wandering feet
To ihy .bean-soo:hing sanctuary
Whale'er nv .uluts years nay be
Letjoy or griei my lale betide,
Be still an Eden bright 10 me,
My own-my own fireside!
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27
BfOwlIOW and the COlOfed Soldiers.

Parson Brownlow, it seems, has been in
collision with soldiers of the colored per-
snasion and don't like il. The following is
description OF the affair, from the Govern
or's own pen:
''One half of all the colored soldiers in
uniform, in East Tennessee, have no re
speci for that uniform, and do not appreci
ate lis dignity and importance. Two Of
Them in full uniform, some time since, upon
narrow sidewelk in this city, knocked the
writer Of this article into the gutter, throw
ing him upon his hands and knees. He
vas tIJ inS to Sc. CT, OF tie way aud they
saw il, but being feeble, and leaning upon
a staff, be moved 100 slow foI their ideas OF
progress. made no complaint, but conclu-
ded lha, these coloIed ruffins had not learn
ed 10 respect The uniform OF the army and
went my way-not rejoicing but feeling in
the lefl kLee that was worsled in The en-
counter, which had not brought about, but
sought to prevent Soldiers and officers
wearing the Federal uniform ought all TO be
gentlemen, no matter what their color, but
the only two colored soldiers | ever encoun
tered did not prove 10 be of that stripe.
have no wish TO Try them again. might
light upon others less refined who would
run me through with a bayonel. Being
denied white mans choice, | only ask a
negro's privilege of getting out of the
way!"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27

FREE MAsoNRY-After the battle of Wat
about fifty Frenchmen nearly all OF them
wounded-the heroic wreck of square Of
two regiments OF infantry which had teen
almost exterminaled by the discharge of a
park Of artillery-found themselves at the
close of IhatterribIe day, surrounded by a
considerable force Of the enemy. After
having performed prodigies of yalor, per-
ceiving Iba. il was impossible for them TO
make retreat, they reluctantly determined
10 lay down their arms. But The allies, irri-
taied at the great loss which they bad suf
fered BY them, continued TO fire on them.
The Frenchmen now perceived that their
complsle destruction was inevitabIe-unless
some miracle should save them. The lieu
tenant IN command was suddenly ins pired
with the ihonghi that this might be achisv-
ed by Masonry; advancing from the ranks,
in The midst of CALLING FIRE, he made the
appeal. Two HanoveriaH officers perceived
him, and BY spontaneous impulse they or
dered the firing to cease, without The Gus.
tonary etiquette of consulting their COM
msnding officer. Having provided for the
safely 0: The prisoners, they reported them
selves lo.:heir General for this breach of
military discipline. He, however, being al
so Free Mason, so far from infiiciing any
punishment commended Them for their gen.
eEons conduct.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27

The first battle of the war, Manassas, was
fought on the land of MIR. Andrew Mclean,
in the county of Fairfax, Virginia, aud The
virtual termination of the struggle took place
in The same getIeman's house, in the conn
iy of Appoitomax, where the terms. of sur
render were formally drawn un and ratified
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27

SaARP youths are some OF our dry-goods
clerks, very A lady entered a retail store,
on Front Street, a short time since, AID,
among other things, asked for some cam
brio of hay color. "What color is that,
ma'am 2" inquired the youth. 'Why, the
color Of your drawers, there" "No ma'am," :"
continued the clerk, 81 don't wear draw
ers!" 1t was with considerable effort that
The embarrassed lady explained to the juve-
nile dealer in tape and twist that she allud-
ed to the painted fixtures behind him, with
handles upon them.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27

The way in which words are often divi-
ded when set TO music sometimes produces
a rather ludicreus effect. stranger was
once surprised on hearing a congregation,
mostly OF women, crying out
ooh for a man!
Oh for man
Oh aor mansion in the skies !"
At revival meeting, the other evening,
We heard the congregation roaring:
"Send down Sal
Send down Sal
Send down Salvation from or high w
While on another occasion choir sang
TO the best of their ability
"We'Il catch the aee
Well catch The flee
Well catch the flee-iing hours -
II is 10 be hoped no body was bitten.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27

An old woman was complaining. few
days since, in the market, OF the excessive
high prices of provisions.
cit is not meat only that is so enormously
dear" said she, "bui | canno, obtain -four
for less than double the usual price, and
they DO not make eggs half SO large as they
used to be J"
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27

AnxGlgAx once upon lime adyeriised
On biz bills thal the evenings enisriainment
would conclude with : nysssriolis disap-
pesranso Of lady Sure enough, after he
!. v<.-r.,n nco ho ahmed ri.h The wife or the
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27

The Power OF THE HEART.-Let any
while setting down, place the left leg
the knee of the right one, and permit i
hang freely, abandoning all muscular {
troll over it. Speedily il may be observe
sway forward and backward through a
lied space al regular intervals. Coun
the number of these motions from any
en- time, they will be found TO agree /
The beatings OF the pulse. Every
knows that, at fires when the wafer 4
the engine is forced through bent hose
tendency is 10 straighlen The hose, and
the bend be a sharp one, considerable ID
is necessary TO overcome the iendsuc]
Just SO il is in the case of The human bd
The arteries are but a system OF al
through which the blood is forced by|
heart. When the leg is bent, all the al
les within il are bent too and every tims|
heart contracts the blood rushes through
arteries tends 10 siraighten them; and
the effort which produces the motion oil
leg alluded to. Without such ocular dl
onslraiion, ii is difficult to conceivs
power exerted by that exquisite nechan|
the normal pulsalions OF which are IA
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27

A scHooLBoY being asked by his teacher
how he should fog him, replied ''lf you
please, sir, should like TO have j, upon the
Italian system o: penmauship. the heavy
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27

In ons of our schools, clsrgyman asked
if any of the scholars could tell who was
Dayid's grandmother. Thereupon q little
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27

Al recent railroad dinner, in compls-
meni TO the fraternity, the toast was given ;
San honest lawyer, the nebIest work of
Godln
But an old farmer in the back part Of the
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1865-12-27
Bride and Groom a Century Ago.

To begin with The lady. Her locks vi
trained upwards over an immense cush|
that sat like al incubus on her head,
plas;ered over with shower of white pd
der. The height of this tower was sorI
thing over foot. One single white roseH
lay on its top like an eagle on ayslacK|
Over her neck and bosom was folded lal
handkerchief, fastened in front by a bosd
pin larger than dollar, containing grad
mothers miniature set in virgin gold. I
airy form was braced up in satin dress,
sleeves as tight as the skin OF the arm, VI
a waist formed by bodice worn ouis1
from whence the skin flowed off, and 1
disiended at the top Ly ample hoopl
Shoes of white kid with peaked toes,
heels of two or three inches of slevas1
enclosed her teet, and glitered with sp|
giles. as her little pedal members peered
riously out
Now Tor the swain His hair W as sleei
back and pleniifully bepowdered while
queu projected like The handle OF a ski
His coat was sky blue silk, lined yello|
his long vest OF white satin embroide|
with gold lace, his breeches OF the sal
material, and tied at the knee with p|
ribbon. White silk stockings and puj
with laces and ties of The same hue CONF
ted the habiiiments OF his neither Iimb}
Lace rutfles clustered round his wrists,
a portenlious friIl, worked in CORES
dence and bearing OF his beloved, fnisl
his truly gentle appearance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-09

The distinguished percentages who have received invi
lions FOR the series Of dramatic ies TO be given by Ma
poeon and Eugene Of Compiegns busily engaged in
rehesrsng the Marquis de Massss new piece, entitled
lee Commentaries ~ Cesar which they 20 perform.
Among the actresses will he the spv1ues Princess de
Metternch the beautiful and attractive Countess Pour
tales the coquesh Mstchoness de Gsilfe and the Bar
oness de Psy.
grand historical drama, entitled La Louc> dc Fio-
rene by Nadine Delpbire Rouy, has been brought out
al the Theatre Bcaumarchsis Paris. The piece abounds
in dark plots, caiaslrophes, murders and rcasonab'e
ACTS La Loups de Florence Blanca cspcllo Is said to be-
indeed, nothing lcss than kind of Lucrezs Borgis
carons affair between theatrical directors and au.
tors has arisen At Rouen France In that city are two
thcarcshe Theatre des Arts and the Theatre Francss
NJ Care the director Of the Last mentioned being snx.
ous TO exclude his rival from playing pieces which had
been produced at his own house at he says considerable
expense entered into private treaty with seventy Of the
popular authors of the day, whereby he obtained
their authority play their pieces The exclusion Of any
other director IN the town. The director OF the
Theatre des Arts, NJ. Riei, considered himself az
srieved bv these exclusive treaties. He thought that
having concluded with the committee Of the Association
of Dramatic Authors general treaty, determining the
cQnditopy on WHICH ~ cgyld bring forward he PLAYS 81
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The Opera ia -. Louis.

ST. fOrfs Dec. >, 1885.
Another spendidly alfred audience present this
evening 70 witness Trovsoo The toilets in the dress
circle which the only par, Of the house where full
toilets are displayed, superb There was perhaps
greater array Of beauty 10 be observed this nng than
on any previous occasion since the season opened.
Traucto in st. Louie, elsewhere, has IT'S peculiar At
fractions for gen'ier perhaps because Of their
comssersion for the unfortunate. certainly not for
their sympathy with tho d<n mond aud ts lost heroine
Bosche,,i was little cold aud ,imd Al the commence
rnent but he gradually warmed into shc spirt Of tho
volems and was called before the curtain after the FIRST
act The aria sspore LI,rc and The preceding
admirably sung The duo With feio in the second act,
De,o ala Giopsus received with hurst ~ applause
Auastasi made great success Afredi Nothing could
b. uer than his rendering OF the celebrated aria IN the
third act and his acting equally good. The grand
finale OF this act was rsptuously eueord but the audi
snce had 10 content themselves ~ith giving The artists
ovation before the curtain We forget the credit
due 10 Feini for The excellent which he
dered Germcn, The delight Of the audience Was mani
tested most enthusiastically The death scenesn the last
act In which goschetti grand, concluded amid
a Storm Of applause. Trcsiafo, upon tho whole was .
decided success for all the artists.
Tomorrow evening Gszzanigs mskes her dstst In
Farors for which nearly The entire house is engsged
ON Monday the season week commences with TIA Rcpo
in No~h.rc, Noe, Guild Boscheth. Cash poni,
ApsstssL orsndini. ColIeti and sari comprising the
powerful cast
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-09
Impcrialist Prisoners Hanged by General
COrtlnn.


species Of horse OPERA conducted upon the most
hostile principesthat is, in opposition all accepted
good tasten Fourteenth street near the Academy Of
Music in full blast last evening Since the change
of tame and managers the Hppotheatron now the New
York Circus has wonderfully fallen off in interest," and
the only artists Of any note engaged by the propretors
10 cater TO the public amusement are Madame Tournare
aud her educated erpsichorean quadruped Nat Austin
was once tolorably capable clown but he is fast verg
ing into the and yellow leaf In fact until some
thing new can be produced for him to deliver in
the ring. he might just well keep his
tongue between his teeth for people weary
aud sick OF listening to the identical gbes and do,le
eaiendye with which he ntcrlarded his comical gym.
nastics ten years One OF the athletes Of the
establishment good, and deserve better positions
than they hope to have under the roof Of Hip
pothearon. The music furnished Is about the weakest
most ''stae, fat and unproGtablc'' that could well be
brought out OF wind and sringed Instruments. some
thing fresh and startling really to be invented for
this particular crcussomething similar to tho advent
of Low J. North years ago-before can hope to
enjoy the favor and patronage that a discriminating
people generously besow upon those who have the genius
aud enterprise 10 seize upon the best performers
bct animals to be procured in the Old and New World
Another full house. composed largely OF ladies' greeted
Tony Pastor last evening his bandbox OF thea
tre No POI Bowery opposite Spring street. The per-
formances, from first TO last, received by the
audience with sturdy rounds Of applause This was all
the more noticeable when the Irish drama, The
Fcnan's Dream was prodnced. Mr. Reeve, as a leading
Fenan, slightly disguised, very good, Mile.
Bertha, Miss Rush.on and Miss Blanche Stanley. Tony
Pastors Opera House Is comfortable well warmed and
well ventilated place OF amusement, whore the visitor
receives the worth Of his money without having his
sibiles shocked by language and performances which
would do credit TO pretty waiter girl hall
new local panicmme entitled The Demons Rcvel, is
underlined for early production by management
and artists OF this favorite establishment