JII ' ■ p GRAND GIFT ENTERPRISE AND CONCERTS. 60,000 GIFTS VALUED AT *60,000. Tickets f I cacli. E. UNANGST, Announce* thai ho ha* projected a series of GIFT CONCERTS, to the patrons of which be will distribute by lot 60,000 valuable gifts or premiums. Lite concerts will lie given at such towns where a sufficient .lumber of the patrons of the enterprise reside. The times and places will be announced in subsequent bills. Each ticket will enlille the holder to two admis sions to the concerts, and one of the follow ing prizes or premiums: One three story Brick Hotel in Bloomsburg, opposite the Court-house, now occupied by Ex-Sheriff Billmyer, valued at *IO,OOO One large two-story brick dwelling-house,lot and out-buildings, on Main Street of Bloomsburg 6,000 One two story brick dwelling-house and lot on Main Street of Bloomsburg 4,800 One two story brick dwelling house and lot on Main street of Bloomsburg 3,000 One two story frame dwelling house and lot on Main street of Bloomsburg 2,000 One two story frame dwelling house and lot on Main street of Bloomsburg 1,800 Two two story brick dwelling houses on Centre street of Bloomsburg, each 1,600 One two story frame dwelling house and lot on Main street of Bloomsburg l,6"0 One two story frame dwelling house ar.d iot on Main street of Bloomsburg 1,000 Eight corner lots on Centre street of Blooms burg. each *450 8,600 Six middle lots on Centre street of Blooms burg, each 8400 2,409 Two buggies, each *2OO 400 Two boggles, each *IBO 360 Two buggies, each 8170 340 Ten Gold patent lever watches, *IOO 1,000 Twenty Gold detached lever watches, each *6O I>2oo Twenty Gold cylinder escapement watches, each *SO 1,000 15 Gold lepini watches, each *SO 750 50 Silver lever watches, each *25 1,250 50 double barrel shot guns, each *2O 1,000 j0 < " " *l6 160 10 Rifles, each 814 140 10 Allen's revolvess, each *l2 120 10 Colt's revolvers, each *2O 200 20 pail* pistols each *2 40 1000 Gold pencils, each S3 3,000 1000 Silver pencils and pen holders, each *2 2,000 2000 Gold pens, each *1 2 000 30000 Engravings each 25c 7,500 25745 Pieces of Music 3 099 The money received for the sale of the tickets will be paid over to John K. Grotz, to be deposited by him in the Bank of Dan ville, to the credit of the projector, lor the security of the ticket holders. When the tickets are all sold notice will be given in the public prints for the ticket holders to meet at some designated lime and place, to choose a Committee who shall dis tribute the gifts as the shareholders shall de termine. REFERENCES as to the above properly: William Snyder, Robert F. Clark Esq.. R. B. Menagh, R. W. Weaver Esq., or Rob ert B. Arthur, Bloomsburg, Columbia coun ty, Pa. * All orders for tickets must be addresßed, Eost-paid, money enclosed, to E. Unangst, Joomeburg, Columbia county Pa., and the tickets will bo promptly forwarded to any address. Mr- C. F". Knapp will act as general cor responding agent at Bloomsburg for the pro prietor. The distribution will take place on the 25th dsy of December, 1855, or sooner if the tick- i eis tre all sold. The ticket holders in each county shall select one person on the 21st day of October to distributo the gifts as ibe ticket noldera shall direct. The committee will select such place as will he most convenient. E. UNANGST. 1 Bloomsburg, Nov. 22, 1854.—6 m. Arthur's Patent Self Sealing Cans. For Preserving Fresh Fruit, Tomatoes by Hermetieal Sealing. TH£S£ cans, which are sealed by the house keepers without the aid of a tinner, and open easily withiut injury to the can, are rapidly coming in;o general use. Full directions for putting up fruit accompanying the cans, and the work is so easily performed, thai by their use, every family may have fresh fruit and tomatoes on their tables all winter, at summer prices. PRICES.—Pint Cans *2.00; quart 82.50; Half-gallon $3.50; three quarts #4.25; gallons #5.00 per dozen. The different sizes nesl, in order to yecure economy in transportation.— Country Storekeepers will find this new article one of ready sale. Manufactured and sold try ARTHUR, BURNHAM k CO. No. 60 South Tenth St., Philadelphia. July 26,1855.— 3m. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that letters of ot - ministration upon the estate of Thongs Harris, late of Bloom township, Columbia connty, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned residing in Bloomsburg. All per sons indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment without delay, and those having accounts ngainst the estate to present them for settrement to SAMUEL MENDENHALL, . Bloomsburg, Aug. 17, '55. Adm'r. Administrator's Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that letters of administration upon the estate of Jacob Robrbaeh, late of Franklin township, Col. county, deceased, have bepn granted to the undersigned residing in Sunbury, Northum berland county. All persona indebted to the estate are requested to make payment with out delay, and those having accounia to pre aen them for settlement to JACOB F. ROHRBACH, Administrator. Bloomsburg July 26, 1865.—6 m. THE3H ARRIVAL! |~|F Muslin Delain, Brage Delain, Cham i brage, Calico, Muslin, Ladies' Black & Fanny Gators, Boots and Shoes, Iron, Steel, Nails, Fish, Coffee, Sugar, Tea, &c., &c. A. C. MENSCH. August 21, '55. LEATHER. Fritz, Hendry & Co., No. 29 NORTH 3d ST., PHILADELPHIA, MOROCCO MANUFACTURERS, CURRIERS & IMPORTERS OF FRENCH CALF-SKINS, aod dealers in Red and Oak SOLE LEATHER & KIPP. Feb. 9, 1805. i— y. ' NOTICE! A LL tbose indebted to the estate of Alfred McClure, deceased, are hereby notified that payment must be made on or before the first day of October next. ROBERT CATHCART, WILLIAM NEAL, Bloomsburg, Aug. 28, '55. Executors. Fancy Paper, Envelopes, Pens, Ink, Writing sand. &c an be found at the cheap Book atore of JOSEPH SWARTZ, BUBINESB JBJRECTORT, Bioomebnrg. j?a. HIRAM W. THORNTON. "IITERCHANT.—Store on the South aide of -IT-L Main Street, second square below Mar ket. ' _ DAVID LOWENBERG, fiLOTHING STORE, on Main street, two doors above the 'American House." SIMON DREIFUSS, & Co. fiLOTHING STORE in the 'Exchange Block,' opposite lite Court house. A. J. EVANS. MERCHANT.— Store on the upper part of Main street, nearly opposite the Episcopal Church. 8. c. SIIIVKT MANUFACTURER OF FURNITURE AND CABINET WARE —Wnreroom in Shive's Block, on Main Street. ~~A.M. RUPERT, TINNER AND STOVE DEALER— Shop on South side of Main street, be low Market. JOSEPH SWARTZ. BOOKSELLER. Store in the Exchange Block, first door above the Exchange Hotel. R. YVTWEAVER, ATTORNEY AT LAW— office on the first lloor of the "Stat" Building, on Main street. SIIARPLEBS A MELICK, FOUNDERS ANL B..ihi ingson the alley between the "Exchange and "American House." BARN A RIMT WEWT\ r I SAILOR—Shop on the South Side of Main JL Street, first square below Market. A. C. MENSCH, MERCHANT. —Store North West corner of Main and Murket Streets. HIRAM C. HOWERr" ctURGEON DENTIST.—Office near the W Academy on Third Street. M'KELVV, NEAL & <!O., IkMERCHANTS.—Northeast corner of Main and Market streets. SUA 11 PL ESS & MELICK, MANUFACTURES AND DEAI.ERS IN STOVES, TINWARE &c—Establish ment on Main street, next building ibove he Conrt-liousc. II EN R V ZU P PING E 11, CLOCK and WATCHMAKER, south side of Main street, above the Railroad. Everv kind of disorder in jewelled or oth er newly invented Escapements faitlifull re paired. PURITO N8 DIGEST. A NY Justice of the Peace wishing to pur **chase a copy of Purdon's Digest, can be accommodated by applying at' he this offce OMNIBUS LINE ANn LIVERY STABLE IVOVV runs anew omnibus between Blooms burg and the Railroad Depot, whicli will take passengers from and to any of the residences of the town, or the American House and Forks Hotel; and he will also furnish conveyances to all travellers who may wisti to go into any part of the county. The omnibus will leave Bloomsburg twice daily at 104 o'clock A. M., and at 34 o'clock P. M. He has also a large livery stable connected with the omnibus lute, from which he CHII accommodate the public, with conveyances for travelling, pleasure excursions or busi ness. Bloomsburg, April 24, 1855. ly. TO BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS. 7V*HE undersigned ia prepared to undertake and finish in the best workmanlike style all work in the department of BR.XC? ZL A7XI7 G. <£le will personally superintend the work, and find a sufficient number of good hands for whom he will he responsible to do all work he undertakes at the shortest notice. Work will be done to order either by contract or by time. GORDON R. GOFF. Bloomsburg, May 30, 1855. NOTICE! TVOTICE is hereby given that the under -1 * signed citizens of Bloomsburg Columbia county Pennsylvania, will apply to the next Legislature for a Charter for a Bank to be located at Bloomsburg, to be railed the "BLOOMSBURG BANK" with bankingpriv iliges of issue, discount and deposit, with a capital of two hundred thousand dollars. Daniel Snyder; Wm. Robison, 1,. B. Rupert. J. Ramsey. Wm. Snyder, 11. B. Arthur, E. Mendenhali, F.phraim P. Lulz, A. J. Sloan, loseph Sharpless. IJoyd Paxton, Wm. Sloan, Geo. Weaver, S. Mendenhali, Bloomsburg, June 20, 1855—6 m. Public Sale of Kcal Eslalc. cpt HERE will be sold at public sale upon -*- the premises on SATURDA YthcSthdny of September next at 1 o'clock P. M., lite fol lowing real estate: —A tract of Improved Land in Fishingcreek township, Columbia connty, lately occupied by Rus.ei Shultz, adjoining lands of John Allegar, James N. Jones, and Abraham Robbins, containing 220 acres and 63 perches. Huntingdon Creek divides tiie tract, and the parts on each side of the creek will be first ottered at sale separately, and if not HO sold, then as one tract. There i* a nwo and a halt story frame dwelling house, a bank barn, a and outbuilding* of value on the premises, and a never failing wall near the house- About 96 acres are cleared land, and the rest timbered with pine and oak. ALSO. At the satne lime and place, a vacant town lot of one fourth acre in New Coluinbus, on' which is an excellent well ol water. W The pronerty will be sold as the estate of Samuel Bealer deceased, by order of his will. SAMUEL J. BEALER, JAMES S. WOODS, Executors. Fishingcreek, Col. Co., July 19, '65. Engravings for Newspaper* and Magazines. THE subscriber has several thousand en gravings of various subjects and sizes, suita ble for illustrating newspapers and maga zines. He offers the use of them for taking oasts or printing, to the editorial fraternity on very moderate terms. Address, JOHN FROST, March 29, 1855. PHILADELPHIA. THIBET SHAWLS with silk fringe, a fine lot just received and for sale by A. C. MENSCH. axaswsß. ■sraaßtJKM&ifc ,TSE POCKET XSCILtPICSI OR, EVCBT ONE HIS OWN PHYSICIAN. ®rpHE FIFTIETH -L Edition, with One hun dre d Engitvingt, showing Diseases and Mal formations of tho human System in every shape and form. To which is added a Treatise on tho Diseases of Females, being of the higlie-l importance to mar ried people, or those con templating marnnge. By WILLIAM YOUNG, M. D. Lot no father he ashamed the present a copy of the Aesculapius to his child. It may save him from an early grave. Let tin young man or woman cnlor into the secret obligation* ol mar ried life without rending the Porks Aesculapius Let no one suffer from a Itocknied Cough Pain in the Wide, restless nights, nervous feelings, and the whole train of Despeptic sensations, and given tip by their physicians, ho another momont without consulting' tho ARSCULA PIIJS. HaveAho married, or those about to be married any impediment, read this truly dVeful hook, as it has been the means of saving thou sands of unfortunate ctcaluics from the very jaws of death. Any person sending twenty five cents, en closed in a letter, will receive one copy of this book, by mail, or five copies will Ire sent for out dollar. Address, Dr. W. Young, No. (52 Bpruci street, Philadelphia.' Post paid. No 152 Spruce St., Philadelphia. Sep. Ut, 1854—1y. LETATH E RATTDTIND I N G S. riIHK subscriber respectfully invites the at- A tcntion of dealers and olhors, to hia large and well selected stock of Leather and Find, ings, which is kept constantly Irealt by repeated drafts upon ll manufacturers of this countiy and of Eurc,' CAUJ which is made up in part of the following articles, viz :—The best Oak and Red Sole ; Slaughter, (Skirting and Damag. Ed do.; Harness, Bridle, Band and Welt Leath er ; Thong and Lacing do. • Wax Upper, 800 l (train, fluff and Split do.; City Slaug, K,pa Salted and Collar do. j City, Country, French and Patent Calf Skins ; Boot Leg Moroccos, Buck Skins, Pud skins. Chamois,and Moroccos; Bindings and Linings of almost every descrip tion ; Shoo Thread, Patent Thread, Silk, Boot Cord, Lace, aud Milk and Union Galloons: Black and Colored English Lasting, Worsted Uppsrs, and Crimped Fronts and footinge; Awls 'J'acks, Needles, Eyelet and Crimping Machines and Eyelets; Steel, Iron, Copper nnd Zinc Nails, Files, Hasps, Knives; Rubbers, Pegs, Bristles; and Boot Web; Hammers, Bootand Shoe Trees, Lasts, Crimps, Clamps, Handles. Gtnn, Color, Cod Liver and Tanners Oil; Shoe Tools and Currier's Tool* ot all kinds, ready for ÜBO, be sides many ether articles not enumerated shove, all of which will be sclc at the lowest market rates, by JOHN WHITE, Importer and Dealer, 497 Market Street, Above 13th, Philadelphia. It. C. RIDGWAY & €O. Importers nnd Dealers in Foreign and Domestic WINKS AND LiaUOKS, No. 104 Son lit Ft tint street, l*h lltt. BRANDIES LIQUORS. (of different kinds.) Wine Bitter*, Dark and Pale, Stonghton Bitter*, 'hard, Depny & Co. of Essence of Pepper various Vintages, mint, Piiiet,Castillion&Co. Wild Cherry Brandy, | of various Vintages. Raspberry Brandy, Maglorey, do Blackberry do Hennessy, do Lavender do Rochelle do Ginger do HOLLAND UIN. Curacoa do Swan Brand, Extract D'Absinthe. Comet, do CORDIALS. | Fish, do Rose Cordial, Anchor Brand, Perfect Love, Cordial, Seydatn. do Anniseed, do WINKS. Lemon, do Superior old Sherry Peppermint, do Wine, WHISKEYS. do do Madeira Wine Superior Old Monon- Purt, of different gahula, kinds. Rye Whiskey, from 1 Tenenffe Wine, to 16 years old, Lisbon, do Burbon Whiskey, Malaga, tlo Irish do Muscatel, do Scotch do Claret, do Old Jamaica Spirits, Burgundy Port, Old Peach Brandy, Old Apple do Aug. 17th, 1854. Cham, and Hock VV. ol various brands. IN lILOOIISBIIRd. EPHRAIM ARMSTRONG ff I AS taken charge of a new marble works at the corner of Main and Market St.. Bloomsburg, where the public can b9 served with Every kind oFMnrlilc Work, executed in the best style of the Art , and at the lowest living prices. Thankful for past favors, Mr. Armslron" will execute all ordets that muy be lett with him for Tomb-stones, Tombs, Monuments, Door and Window Sills, steps of marble or sandstone, Mur.lles, or any thing else in the department of marble masonry. The slock on hand and engaged consists of the bosl ITALIAN AND AMERICAN MARBLE; and LETTERING will be done in English ot German. E. ARMSTRONG. Bloomsburg, Feb. 1, 1855. ITE7T GOODS. FOR SPRING 8c SUMMER ! HIRAM XV. THORNTON HAS JUST received and opened a new and splendid assortment of SIBASOBAtfIUJ For Spring and Summer, at his store on Main street below Market, to which he in vites the attention of the public. His as •irUnent will compare in price and quality with any to be found on this side of Phila delphia, and includes QUE E NSW Alt E, HARDWARE, GLASSWARE, HATS, CAPS. ROOTS AND SHOES. He has on hand every desirable and fash ionable style of Cloths, plain and fancy caa simere's LA DIE 8' DRESS GOODS Poplins, berage, de baize, lawns, summer Shawls, Sillka, Delains, ginghams, prints, and every arlicie of . House Furnitthing Goods, Sheetings, ticking, checks, kc. ' His stock is selling fast, aud will be re- 1 plenishsd every few week* for hi* motto I t* "small profits and qutok sales." Call and see our goods. We oharge noth ing for showing them, and will always take country produco in pay at the market prices. Bloomsburg, April 26, 1855. THOMAS BUTLER^ No. 7 South Seventh Street, FHILADELPHIA; Manufacturer of strong Tinware, Copper, Tin and Zinc Batning Tabs, Bathing Pans, and every kind of batning apparatus. Also deed and paper boxes. Prompt attention given to ordered work and goods carefully lorwpmed on orders. ' Philadelphia, August 17th, 1854. I DRAWER GOODS, Spotted Swiss, Bog 1 Jsconett Mull, Cambric, Swiss Muslin I Bishop Lawns, sate Bard Muslin just receiv- t | ed at the Store of ( A. C. MENSCH EVANS 6c WATSON, No. 26 South Fourth street, have on hand a large assortment of PATENT SALAMAN DER FIRE and THIEF PROOF SAFES, Bank Vaults and Iron Doors for Banks and Stores. B GREAT FIRE LIGHT STREET, BALTIMORE —SALAMADER SAFES —EVANS & WATSON'S TRIUMPHANT MESSRS. E. & T. FAIRBANKS & Co.— Gentlemen: —We take much pleasure in rec ommending your FIRE PROOF SAFES to merchants and others, Svho may desire to purchase, with a view to the preservation of their Books and other valuables. The Safe we purchased of you, end manufactured by EVAHS & WATSON, of Philadelphia, l'a., remained in the fire at the burning of our store until the entire stock was consumed, the heat being intense, as you may suppose as there were about seventy barrels of liquor in the store, besides some seventy thousand pounds of rags and ropes, and other articles of a highly combustible nature. We had the Safe opened after the fire had censed and found our books and papers preserved in perfect order. No. 116 Light street wharf. Please send as another of your best Safes, of the same size, for our future use, and o •blige R. VV. W. ISAAC, •No. 91 Light street wharf, Baltimore -BA I.TIMOBE, MD., May 17, 1854. MESSUS E. & T. FAIIIDANKB & Co.—Gen tlemen :—lt gives us much pleasure to bear testimony to the excellence of your Fire Proof Safes. The one I of you, manufactured by Messcrs. Evans & Wat son, Philadelphia, l'a., saved my books and valuable papers, when everything else in the house was destroyed by fire, on the morning of the 14lh ins'., at No. 116 Light street wharf. B. F. WILMS. BALTIMORE Mn;, May 17, 1854. Patent Slate Refrigerators, Seal and Letter Copying Presses, Fairbanks' Platform and Counter Scales. Sole Agency for Butterworth's, Beltley's, Y ales' and Jones' Patent Powder Proof Bank Locks. Below are the names of a few gentlemen and Public, lnstitnlors who have our Safes, in use. Hundreds more can be given : Farmers & Mechanics Bank Philadelphia 12 Safes: U. S. Mint, " " U. H, Arsenal, five Safes California 3 in Philapelphia. Stale Treasurer Trenton, N. J. l'enn'a. R. R, Co., Phila'd. 2 Safes. Philadelphia Wilmington & Baltimore R. R. Co., Philadelphia. Locust Mountain Coal & Iron Co , " Coal Run Improvement & R. lb Co., " Bell Garrelson & Co. Bankers, Hunting don, Pa., Bell, Smith & Co., Bankers, Johnstown Pa., Bryan, Gardner. &., Altoona. Pa. Gen. A H. Wilson, Huntingdon, Pa. i McKelvy, Neal & Co.; Bloomsbutgt " Geo Weaver, do " Caleb Barton. do " Philadelphia, August 31 1854-1;*. 1 GREENWOOD SEMINARY MILLVILLE, COLUMBIA CO., PA. For Youth of* hoth Sexes, wm. IILKUESn, principal. riIHIS Institution which has been In sue- X cessful operation for several years has recently been enlarged to give better accom modations for boarders and increased facili ties for Tuition, Sic. Each quarter of tho School year consists ol eleven weeks, and the next session will commence on the 13th of August, but pu pils willie taken at any season It: addition to the constant attention of the Principal, the services of an experienced teacher have been procured. Instruction will 1 be given in all the English branches usually taught, and also in Latin. Natural Philosophy and Astronomy will be illustrated by appropriate apparatus and ac cess given lo a Library and the use of Math ematical instruments. Books and Statione ry will be provided for all who desire. lEjfllfrSgSo TUITION, $3.50, $4 and $4.50 per quarter, graded by the course of study. Boarding, Tuition, Washing, Lights, &c., $24 per quarter, one-hall payable quarleily in advance. BTFor further particulars address the prin cipal. Milltrille, July 6, 1855. BOUNTY I-AAUS. A GREEABLY to the law uf the 3d March, 1855, persons who have been mustered into the service of the United States, and served fourteen days, are entitled to receive a Land Warrant for 160 acres, and those per sons who have received less quantity, are now entitled to receive a Warrant sufficient to make the 160 acres. The undersigned has received the law and the iorms adopted by the department at Washington, and will undertake the procur ing of Warrants for those who may desire his services. R. W. WEAVER. Bloomsburg, March 16, 1855. Trusses ! Trusses ! Trusses! d. S. NEEDLES, TRUSS AND BRACE ESTABLISHMENT, S. W. COR. OF 12111 ASP RACE STREETS, PHILADELPHIA* IMPORTER of fine French Truss— es, combining extreme lightness, ease and durability with correct construction. Hernial or ruptured patients can be suited by remitting amounts, as below:—Sending number ol inches round the hips, and stal ing side affected. Cost of Single Truss, $2, $3, $4, ss. Double, $5,56, SB, and 10. Instructions as to wear, and how to effect a cure, when possible, sent with the Truss. Also for sale, in great variety, Dr. Ban ning's Improved Patent Body Brace, for the cure of Prolapsus Uteri; Spinal Props and Supports, Paten! Shoulder Braces, Chest ex panders and Erector Braces, adapted lo all with ftoon shoulders and weak lungs; English I Elastic Abdominal Bells, Suspensories,' Sy ringes—male and female. Ladies' rooms, with lady attendants. August 2, 1855, SODA FOUNTAIN. I~XR. J. P. TAGGART has arranged a soda ■**' fountain in his drugstore in the Ex change Block, where ell who are thirsty can obtain a pleasant, healthful and refreshing drink, such as will do a temperance stomach good and wont " make dronk come." Bloomsburg, May 31. 1855. ESSENCE OF COFFEE. For sale al the heap store of A. J. EVANS. IXI USLINS a yard wide lor 8 cauls, and good prints for 6J cents just received by A. G. MENSCH. WKON STEEL, and every kind of Hard * wate for sale by McKELVV, McKELVV, NEAL fc Co BLANKS! BLANKS!! BLANKS! I DEEDS, SUMMONS, EXECUTIONS, SUBPffiNAS, AND JUDGMENT NOTES, paper and desirable forms, fo- sale at the olnce of the of the North " FANCY GOODS, of every deecription and variety, new styles, and fresh from New York and Philadelphia, for sale at the cheap store M'KELVY, NEAL & CO, THE GREAT NATURAL REMEDY FOR • Indigestion and Dyspepsia. F|R. J. s. HOUGHTON'S fijrilf ll© PEPSIN, the true Diges- | ILLI UlNlf '' ve Fluid, or Gastric Juice, J—Vlf Bl '" holds the first place a ijT a, mong all the various reme- , dies Tor these painful and de structive complaints. It is Nature's own spe- ( cific for an unhealthy stomach. No art of man can equal its curative powers; and no sufferer from Indigestion & Dyspepsia should fail to Iry it. Agents supplied at No. 11, N. EIGHTH St., PHILADELPHIA. GTSold by E. P. Lulz, and J. R. Moyer. Match 29, 1855. 0311 oi> <a> coassLb Cabinet Ware Rooms, S. C. SHI VP RESPECTFULLY invites the attention of of the Public lo his extensive assort ment of Cabinet Furniture and Chairs, which he will warrant made of good materials and in a workmanlike manner. At his Establish ment, can always be found a good assort ment of Fashionable Furnitue, Which is equal in style and finish lo that of Philadelphia or New York cities, and at as low prices. He has Sofas of different style and prices, from $25 to S6O. Divans, Loun , geß) Walnut and Mahogany Parlor chairs, r Hocking and easy chairs, Piano stools, and , a variety of upholstered work, with Dressing and parlor bureaus, sofa, card, centre and pier tables, delashus, cheffeniers, whatnots I an " comodes and all kiods of fashionable ! work. His stock of bureaus, enclosed and , common washstands, dress-tables, corner 1 cupboards, sofas, dining and breakfast ta bles, bedsteads, cane seat and common chairs, is the largest in this section of the country. He will also keep a good assort ment of looking-glasses with fancy gilt and common frames. He will also furnish spring matlrasses fitted to any sized bedstead,which ' are superior for durability and comfort to any bed in use. , Bloomsburg, April 6th 1854. if. 1 F. HTSIVTITH, , FORT MONNAIE, POCKET BOOK, AMD Dressing Case Manufacturer 1 A. IV. cor. of 4th and Chestnut Sts., PHILADELPHIA, A LWAY S on hand a large and varied ns ■r* sortraeni of • Porl Monnaies, Work Boxes, Pocket Books, Cabas, Bankers Cases, Traveling Bags, Note Holders, Backgammon Boards, Port Folios, Chess JVlen, [Books Portable Desks, Pocket Memorandum Dressing Cases, Cigar Cases, &c. Also, a general assortment of English, French and German fancy goods. Fine Pocket Cutlery, Razors, Razor Strops and Gold Pens. Whole sale, Second and Third Floors. F. H. SMITH, N. W. cor. Fourth & Chestnut Sis., Pbila. Y; ~—O" 'b® receipt of sl, a Superior Gold Pen will be sent to any part of the U. Stales, by mail; describing pen, thus medi um, hard, or soft. Philadelphia, April 5, 1855. 1-y. STOVES! STOVES! STOVEST SHARPLESS 4- MELICK TT AVE opened a new Stove and Tinware -LJ. Establishment, on Main street one door above the Court-house, where they are pre pared lo furnish goods in their line such as Tin, Sheet Iron, Ilolloie Ware. Hrass Keiths, - Cast Iron Sinks, Trying Pans, Stove Pipes, all kinds of Tin If'are, Broom Wire Oft., at extremely low Prices. Among their variety of may be found the Home Air Tight, William Penn, Globe, Coal Mountain, Miners' Choice Van Leer's Kitchen Comfort, Double Oven, I l the celebrated Raub Cooking Stove for coal I or wood, and others, too numerous lo men- I lion. AUojFutlor Grates, Office and i Parlor Stoves, • 1 in great variety. Tin Roofing, Gutters, Lead ers, and all kinds of work made lo order, at I the shortest notice. Repairing of all kinds attended 10. Bloomsburg, April 27th 1854.—tf. , BOOKS! - : JOSEPH SWAItTZ TT AS just opened a new lot of Books, Cap -LX letter and note paper, porlolios &c.j which he will sell at the lowest prices at the' Bloomsburg Book Store. He has the Stand- 1 ard School Books, and a variety of the most desirable historical, religious, scientific pub lications of the day. He has also a stock of I the Is3CE>£3'2 Blank Looks, Bibles, and Religious works, m A number of i p GOOD VIOLINS, a slock of jowelry; and an assortment o A canes, lamps, tops, perfumery, confectiona- '< ties, knick knacks and notions for sale. a CP* He will furnish at short notice any ti work that may be desired and ordered. 8 Bloomsburg, October 15th 1854. hi Sevastopol not Taken) BUT THR SECOND ARRIVAL, I\JOT of allies, but of a new assortment of L * SEASONABLE GOODS by A. C.Meiiich at the corner of Main and Market Street. His first lot he soon sold down pretty low, put has tiow filled it out with a ( S33a®cDs. s so that he can supply every reasonable wiuil of his customers and the public. He has re ceived a varietv ot new siylj DRESS GOODS, and everything to make up a complete As sortment of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, VIZj Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard-ware, Queerft ware, Cedar-ware, Hollow-ware, Drtjgs, FISH, SALT, COAL, PLASTER, IROE Nails, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &c., &e. In short, every thing usually kept ir. cou - try Stores, to which he invites the publ c generally: EBT Cash, Lumber, Old Iron, and Cou i try Produce taken in exchange for Goods, it the highest market price. DI A. C. MENSCH. Bloomsburg, June 7, 55.—y. Dr. FRANCIS C, HARBISON, respeotfully inform the citizet i " of Bloomsburg and vicinity, that f i has commenced the practice of Medicine at I Surgery therejandrolicits a share of public pi tronage. He can always be found at the Ei change Hotel opposite the Court House. Bloomsburg, March, Ist, '55. Registration Certificate* For the use of clergymen, justices, phyi iauv and other persons in registering marri ges and deaths as required by the new A Assembly, can be had at the office of th Star of the North." ' rrw" rrr*?**** 1 w r^r 1 • ■irX AA!t -jm TO THE FASHONABI.E AND CD < o>££2oßm6S3- riIHE undersigned, having just received the latest Paris and New York Fashions, would again beg leave to inform his numer- I ous friends and all the world about Blooms burg, that he is now better prepared than ev er to atcommodate any one with the neatest, easiest and best Biting suits of Clothes that have been turned out lately; and not only that, but he will also do them up in the best order, upon the lowest terms. His shop is at the old stand, (too well known to need further notice) where he may at all fifties be found, seated upon the bench of repentance, steadily drawing out the thread of affliction, hopeing it may in the end prove advantageous to him and his customers. He would also advise his friends to bear in mind that poor, afflicted tailors must live, or they can't be expected to work. Therefore, Wheal, Ilye. Corn, Oats, Potatoes, and with all now and then a little CASH will come mighty handy from those who are back-standing on hte book. Remember, gentlemen, that in all cases "thelaborer is worthy of his hire." BERNARD RUPERT. Bloomsburg, April 14th, 1853. Watches, Jewelry, silverware and ©©©©So jffikoicc Assortment of the Finest Quality, FOR SALE AT THE LOWEST CASH PRICES, AT WM. B. ELTONHEAD'S, No. 184, South Second St., Between pine and Union, West Side, PHILADELPHIA. The assortment embraces a large and select stock of fine Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware. Alhata Ware, plated with fine Silver, in Spoons, Forks, Ladles, &c. —Jet Goods, Fang and Fan cy Articles of a superior quality, doserving the examination of these who desire to procuro the BEST noons at the LOWF.ST CASH Pinrr.s. Having a practical knowledge of the business, and all available facilities for Importing anil manufacturing, tho subscriber confidently im vites purchasers, believing that he can supply them on terms as favorable as any other es tablishment in either of the Atlantic Cities. . All kinds of Diamond and Pearl Jewelry and Silver Ware manufactured to ouler, within a reasonable time. Watches, Jewelry and Silver Ware faithful ly repaired. WM. D ELTONHEAD, No. IS4 South 2d St.,a few doors above the 2d St. Market, West Side. IV Fn the South Window of the Store, may ho seen the famous BIRD CLOt'K, which I commands the admiration of the scientific and curious. •September 28th, 1854. ly. BTACFFER & IIARLEY. Clicap Watches & Jewelry. WHOLESALE and RETAIL, at the Philadelphia Watcli and Jewelry Store, No 96 North Second Street corner of Quarry, Philadelphia. Gold Lever Watches, full jewelled, 18 ca rat cases, S2B 00 Gjohl Lapine 18 k. 24 00 Silver Lever full jewelled, 12 00 Silver Lapine jetVels, 9 00 Superior quartiers, 7 oo Gold Spectacles, 7 oo Fine Silver do, 1 50 Gold Bracelets, 3 00 Ladies' Gold Pencils. 1 00 Silvet Tea spoons; set, 5 00 Gold Pens with Pencil & Silver holder, 1 00 Gold finger Rings 37 j cents to #BO ; watch Glasses, plain, 12J cents; Patent, Lu net, 25; other articles in proportion. Ail goods warranted 10 be what they are sold lor, STAUFFF.R & HARLEY. On hand, some Gold and Silver Levers and Lepines, still lower than the above pri ces. September 21st, 1854—1y. Tin-Ware & Stove! Establishment. rpHE UNDERSIGNED, respectfully in forms his old friends and customers, that ho has purchased his brother's interest in the above establishment, and the concern will here after he conducted by himself exclusively. He has just received and offers for sale the largest and most extensive assortment mcnt uf FANCY HTOV Eel ever intro duced into this market. Stovepipe and Tinware constantly on hand and manufactured to order. All kinds of re pairing done, as usual, on short notice, i'he patronage of old friencs and now cus tomers is respectfully solicited. A.M.RUPERT. Bloomsburg Jan. 12, 1853. 51-lf REEVE V. KAIGII 1 7 , 1 (Successor to Hartley tp Knight.) ' lIEDDINCv AND CARPET l WAREHOUSE, ' No. 148 South Second Street, Five iloors above ! SPRUCE STREET, PHILADELPHIA, I Where he keeps constantly on hand a full as- > sortmentof every article in his lino of business. T Feathers, Fcathcrheds, Patent dpring Mattres ses, Curled hair, Moss ,Corn Husk and Straw .Mattresses, Vclvot Tapestry, Tapestry, lirus, sols, Thrco.Ply, Ingrain, Venetian. List, Rag 5 and Hemp Carpctings, Oil Cloths, Canton Mat. tings, Cocoa and Spanish Mattings, Floor and Stair Druggets, Hearth Rugs, Door Mats, Ta- Ide and Piano Covert, to which ho respectfully invites the attention of purchasers. Philadelphia Sept, Ist, 1854. ly, | SPRING- & OT2CM2IR r GOODS CHEAP! a A. J. EVANS i ITAVING purchased (he interest of Mr. (I 1 ■" Applemun in the new store nearly op- „ posile the Episcopal Church, has received a new assortment of Spring and Summer goods which he offers to old customers and now .. i at " GREAT BARGAINS. Among his ladies' dress goods are silks, - berages, chintzes, debaizes, lawns, ginghams poplins &c. He has GENTLEMENS'DRESS GOODS, I such as fine black and brown French cloths, r black Doeskin and fancy Casaimers, satin and fancy Vestings, black & Italian fancy ti Cravats, Suspenders, Gloves: &c. h HATS AND CAPS. . A large assortment of Men's and Boys' o hats and caps, embracing every style and a quality. Also, a large und varied assortment e of Parasols and Ribbons. DOMESTICS. —BIeached & unbleached E Muslin, Checks, Tickings, Jeans, Drills, Ta ble-diaper, Bagging, Toweling, Table-lin ens, &c. rl BOOTS It SHOES. —A large assortment 5 of Men's, Women's & Children's Boots and , Shoes, Jenny Lind & buskin Shoes at very V low prices. 11 GROCERIES.—A large assortment of 81 Groceries, such as Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Rice, Teas, &0., &c. • Ready made clothing, spring fashion. " ty The highest price always paid for grain or county produce ofaoy kind. Bloomsburg, April 28, 1855. Justices ol'llie Peace AND CONSTABLES can find all kiudot i i cWL b.suks desirable lor their use,in proper ' form at the office of the STAR or THE NORTH. DOE LARD, PREMIER ARTISTE IN HAIR, 177 *• Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, In ventor of the Celebrated Gossamer Venlila ting Wig ami Ealsiic Band Troupnes. Instruc tions to enable Ladies and Gentlemen te measure their own heads with accuracy. Fot Wigs. huh'*. No. 1 Tho round of the head. 2 From forehead over the head to neck. 3 From ear to ear over the fop. 4 From ear to ear around the forehead. Toupees If Scalps. Inches No. 1 From forehead to hack as far as bald. 2 Over forehead, as far as required. 3 Over the crown of the head. R. Dollard has always ready for sale a splendid stock of Gentlemen's Wigs, half Wigs, Frizots, Btaids, Curls, etc., beautifully manufactured, and as cheap aa any estab lishment in the Union. Dollard,s Iferbanian Extract, or Lustrous Huir Tonic, prepared from South American heibs and roots, the most successful article ever produced fot preserving the hair from falling out or changing color, restoring ami preserving it in a healthy and luxuriant state. Among other reasons why Dollard'e Hair Cutting Saloon maintains its immense 1 popularity, is the fact that his tonic it ap plied to every head of hair out at his estab lishment- consequently, it is kept in better preservation than under any other known ap- . plication. It being thus practically tested by 4 thousands, offers the greatest guaranty of its J efficacy. 1 Sold wholesale and retail at his old eatab} J lishment, 177 Chestnut Street, opposite the fl Stale House. ™ R. Dollard has at last discovered the ni p/us ultra of HAIR DYE;and announces it for sale, with perfect confidence in its sur passing every thing of the kind now in use it colors the hair either black or brown, aa may be desired, and is used without any in jury 10 the hair or skin, either by staiu or otherwise, can be washed off ten minutes after application, without detracting from its efficacy. Persons v : siting the city are in vited to give him a call. Letters addressed to R. Dollard, 177 Chestnut Street, Philadel phia, will receive attention.. Philadelphia, Oct. 12th, 1854—1y. Furniture, Furniture ! IT F. HOOVER respectfully informs his customers of Bloomsburg and the peo ple generally of Columbia County in waul of FURNITURE, that they will find it greatly to their Rtlvaiilnna 10 purchase at his Ware house, whete they will find A LARGE STOCK ol the most modern styles to select Irom. The subscriber begs to say that his facilities for manufacturing and buying his materials for cash atnl having no Apprentices, but em ploying the best of workmen enables him to offer great inducements to those in want ot GOOD FURNII URE AT LOW PRICES, as he much prefers the "nimble sixpence 10 the slow shilling." All goods bought at his Warerooms will be warranted, and if intend ed for the Country will be packed with care and dispatch. H. F. HOOVER, No. 126 South 2d St., below Dock west side, March 15, '55.-3 m. Philadelphia. 11088 Ai Ii R OTII lill No. 12 South Fourth Street. Philadelphia, BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS & BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS, KEEP a complete assortment ot SCHOOL, MISCELLANEOUS and MEDICAL BOOKS, Blank anil Memorandum Books, Writing, Letter and wrapping papers, fine Pocket Cutlery, &c., to which they invite the attention of country merchants and others. I'he prices and quality will compare favora bly with any other House. Having an ex tensive bindery under their immediate su perintendence, they are prepared to furnish either readj i>.ade, or ruled to particular pat tern, Blank account Books of every size and description, suited for Hanks, Insurance Companies! and County Court Records, the quality of which is warranted both as regards paper and binding. They employ none but the bet t workmen and use first-class materials. cy Orders from a distance will receive particular attention. Masonic and Odd Fellows' Regalia and Publications for individuals, members and Lodges, the most extensive assortment to be found in the United States. Philadelphia, Muroh 29, 1855-6 m. CFRE YOLK COI GII, BY THE USE Of Filler's Syrup of Tar, WILD CHERRY, and WOOD NAPHTHA ASLIGHI COLD, accidentally acquired, through neglect or improper treatment, may result in that worst of all diseases, con sumption, therefore be advised in time, and procure at once a bottle of this valuable pre paration. It is pleasant to the taste, and has no narcotic in its composition, and can be taken with perfect safely. The wide spread reputation which this preparation has oDtained as a cough medi cine, is a sure guarantee of its usefulness in all diseases of the throat and lungs, and all who use it will be certain to obtain relief. For sale by all the SfMkeepers in this, and adjoining counties, and wholesale by the proprietor. I. L. RITTER, No 7 South Front st., Philadelphia. Jan. 28, 1855. 5-S ua ssr 1 a; ® * H. 0. HOTTER. SSUJMMM BIEIOTSff, IPXA, R ESPECTFULLY offers his professional services to 11 the Ladies and Gentlemen of Bloomsburg and vicinity. He is prepared to attend to all the various operations in Den tistry, ami is provided with the latest im! proved PORCELAIN TEETH, which will be inserted on pivot or gold plate, to look a* well as natural. A superior articlo of Tooth Powders, at ways on hand. All operations on the teeth warranted. . iy Office near the Academy. . Bloomsburg, Nov. 20, 1851. EzaHAiTcsiffl gaTßiiT AND RAILROAD OMNIBUS LINE. rpHE undersigned respectfully inform theis 1 lr j en i s^ l , d , it? ? ü biio that they have taken the EXCHANGE HOTEL, in Blooms burg, located on Main Street, direotly oppo site the Court House, which has been thor oughly repaired and improved, where they are prepared to accommodate their oustom- < ers with good fare and to general satisfaction. They also have in connection with the. Exchange Hotel, an excellent OMNIBUS LINE, running regularly several limes per dsy, to anc from the Depot on the arrival of the Cars, by which passengers will he pleasant- -r \y conveyed to the Depot Station, or taken. * from aud returned to their residences, it de sired. They will altsays he happy to entertain and accommodate their friends to the ut most of their abilities, JOHN SNYDER, GEO. A. HERRING Bloomsburg, May 26, 1856. Fresh Arrival j A fusweoffiveA u hMp '"fluslina end prints just receiver, rs, ( | foa dand for sale by " A. C. MENSCH.
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