"The Owslnc of (lie Kgc." A CREDIT TO THE COUNTRY. rVTNAKPsROIVTHLY. ENTIRELY ORIGINAL BY EMINENT AMERICAN WRITERS, ill* naw volume (the 6th), commencing January, 1856, ia to be the best yet issued. The most distinguished writers in (he coun try we enlisted. " This Monthly ia getting continually a stronger end stronger hold upon the public Mgerd, * * It ia rapidly becoming ■ lead er of public sentiment."— Norwich Examiner. " Solid, yet interesting, and sometimes amusing articles by talented writers, which leave the raider wiser and happier after pe rusing tham."— Westchester Gazette. "With every successive number onr ad miration increases."— Mercer Co. Whig. " An honor to our country and to out wri ter!,"—Springfield Republican. " Deserves its splendid success."— Western Reserve Chronicle. " The highest order of excellence " — Jour- Hal, Orange, N. J. " Like new coin from tbe mint, fresh, beautiful, and valuable."— Trap Daily Trav eler. " Better than 'Old F.bony' ever was."— Cong. Telegraph, Chicago. "We honor the men who have the cour age to speak out, in the true spirit of patriot ism against existing evils, political and mot al."—Grand Rapids Eagle, Michigan. PORTRAITS OF CONTRIBUTORS, Tbe series including Curtis, Bayard, Low ell, Prof. Liebet, Elleworth, Bryant, Kimball, Rev. Dr. Vinton, Dr. Hawks, Rev. Dr. Baird, Longfellow, Kennedy, Simms, Mitchell, &o. N. B. The por'.tails will be continued in every second number, or ofteoer. Tbe New Volume of the Magazine com mences under the best possible auspices.— Its position is now assured. Two years have demonstrated the extent of ita circle of friends, and that circle is constantly widen ing. The Magazine has not only the sym pathy, but the actual literary support of the most eminent authors in the country. While care is taken that nothing in the remotest degree offensive to propriety or good taste defaces these pages, and the ablest talent is secured to make a Magazine, which, for variety ol interest, and excellence of tone, shall be surpassed by no similar publication in the world, the Publishers as sure the Publio that their motto is still on uard, and that every year's experience will enable them more fully to deserve tbe favor which they so gratefully acknowledge. Price S3 per annum. The 4 Vols, pub lished may still be had. Jan. 4, 1855. GL STAI'FFER & lIAlt LEY. jgx Cheap Watches & Jewelry. WHOLESALE and liETAIL, at the Philadelphia Watch and Jewelry Store, No 96 North Second Street corner ol Quarry, Philadelphia. Gold Lever Waichee, full jewelled, J8 ca rat cases, S2B 00 Gold Lapine 18 k. 21 00 Silver Lever full jewelled, 12 00 Silver Lapine jewels, 9 00 Superior quartiers, 7 00 Gold Spectacles, 7 00 Fine Silver do, ' 1 60 Gold Bracelets, 3 00 Ladies' Gold Pencils. 1 00 Silver Teaspoons, set, 5 00 Gold Pens with Pencil & Silver holder, 1 00 Gold finger Kings 374 cents to SBO ; watch Glasses, plain, 124 cents; Patent, IBj ; Lu net, 25; other articles in proportion. Ail goods warranted >o be what they are sold fflti , , STAJJFFER & HAKLKV. On hand, some GolJ and Silver Levers end Lepines, still lower than the above pri ces. September 21st, 1854—Ijr. Watches, Jewelry, silverware and sßjhorce Assortment of the Finest Quality, FOR BALK AT THE I.OWEST CASH PRICES, AT WM. B. ELTONHE/VD'S, No. 184. South Second St., Between Pine and Union, West Side, PHILADELPHIA. The assortment embraces a large nnd select stock of flno W etches, Jewelry, Silver Ware, ▲ lhali Wars, plated with fine Silver, in Spoons, Forks, L(idles, &c. —Jot Goods, Fans und Fan *j Articles of a superior quality, deserving (lie examination of those who oesirc to procure the ■ EST coons at the Cash Patcza. Having s practical knowledge of the business, nud all available facilities for Importing and manufacturing, the subscriber confidently in vites purchasers, believing that he call supply them oil tsrms as favorable as any other es tablishment in either of the Atlantic Cities. All kinds of Diamond and Tea'! Jewelry and Silver Ware manufactured to oider, within a reasonable time. Watches, Jewelry and Silver Wad faithful ly repaired. WM. B F.LTONHEAD, No. 184 South 2d St.,a few doors above the 2d Sr. Market, West Side. EW In the South Window of CEio^^> Cabinet Ware Rooms, S. C. SHIVE RESPECTFULLY invites the attention of of the Publio to hi* extensive assort ment of Cabinet Furniture and Chairs, which he will warrant tnadebf good materials and in a workmanlike manner. At his Establish ment, can always be found a good assort ment of Fashioaable Furnitae. Which is equal in style aud finish to (bat of Philadelphia or New York cities, and at as low prices. He has Sofas of different style and prices, from $25 te SBO. Divana, Loun ges, Walnut and Mahogany Parlor chairs, Rocking and easy chairs, Piano stools, and a variety of upholstered work, with Dressing and parlor bureaus, sofa, card, centre ana pier tables, detashus. cheffeniers, whatnots and commies and all kinds of fashionable work. His stock of bureaus, enclosed and common washstands, dress-tables, earner cupboards, sofas, dining and bteakfael ta bles, bedsteads, caue seat and common chairs, is the largest in this section of the uountry. He will also keep a good assort ment of looking-glasses with fancy gilt and common frames. He will also furnish spring mallrusses Rued to any sized bedstead,which are superior for durability and comfort to any bed in use. Bloomsburg, April 6th 1854. tL JYOTICE ! IVOTICE is hereby given that the under -1 ™ signed citizens of Bloomsburg Columbia County Pennsylvania, will apply to the next Legislature for a Charier for a Bank lo be located at Bloomsburg to be called the "BLOOMSBURG BANK" with banking priviliges of issue, discount and deposit, wiib a capital of two hundred thousand dol lars. Daniel Snyder; Wm. Robison, L. B. Rupert, J. Ramsey, Wm. Snyder, R. B. Arthur, E. Mendenhall, Ephraim P Lutz, A. J. Sloan, Joseph Sharpies?, Lloyd Poxton, Wm. Sloan, Geo. Weaver, S. Mendenhall. Bloomsburg 22d,—1854. SJ2IW @©@[s)sa FOR FALL AND WINTER! EVANS & APPLEMAN. HAVE JUST rece'itied and opened an en lire new and sp'andid assortment of sis&scasrA&iMß ©©©IDS For Fall and Winter at thfljr Brick more on Main street abo/o Irou rlrei'M 9 which they invite the attention of the public. Their as sortment will compare in price and quality with any to be found on this side of Philad elphia, and includes tE>tJ2.-or CS>CE>ODI23S3j QUEENS If J RE, HARDWARE, GLASSWARE, HATS, CAP!?, ROOTS AND SHOES. They have on hand every desirable and fashionable style of LADIES' DRESS GOODS Shawls, Sillks, Merir.oes, Detains, ginghams, prints, and every article of House Furnishing Goods* Sheetings, ticking, checks, &c. Their 6tock is selling fast, aim will be re plenished every few weeks, for their motto is ''small profits and quick sales." Call and see our goods. We charge noth ing for showing them, and will always take countryproduce in pay at the market prices. Bloomsburg, October 24, 1853-tf STOVES! STOVES! BHIBPLESS 4- MELICK HAVE opened a new Stove and Tinware Establishment, on Main street one door above the Court-house, where they are pre pared to furnish goods in their line such as Tin. Sheet Iron, Hollow Ware. lira3,l Nettles, Cast Iron Sinks, Frying Pans, Stove Pipes, all kinds of Tin Ware, Broom Wire sSQ J£yoD\rcx=>Hs3, Blank books, Bibles, and Religious works. A nun.ber of GOOD VIOLINS, a stock of jewelry; and an assortment of canes, lamps, tops, perfumery, confeeliona ries, knick knacks and notions for sale. CP" He will furnish at short notice any work that may be desired and ordered. Bloomsburg, October 15tb 1854. GREENWOOD SEMINARY AT MILLVILLE. COLUMBIA CO., PA. For Youth of both Sexes. WM. BVRKGSs, PRINCIPAL. THIS Institution which has been In suc cessful operation for several years has ecently been enlarged to give better accom modations for boarders and increased facili ties for Tuition, Itc. The School year will consist of 44 weeks and vaoation will occur during July and part of August, but pupils will be taken at any season. Instruction is given in all the English branches usually inught. Natural Philosophy and Astronomy will be illustrated by appro priate apparatus and access given 10 a Li brary and the. use of Mathematical instru ments. Books and Stationery will be pro vided for all who desire. TCiaiUISo TUITION, A3, >4 and <5 per quarter, graded by the course of study. Boarding <1 50 per week. Board, Tuition washing, lighte, Sic., <2l per quarter; or <4O lor two quarters, if one haU is paid in ad vance. For further particulars address the princi pal. Mdlville. Nov. t, 1854. AMERICA! ARTISTS' UNION I The AMERICAN A&Tian' IT VION, would re spectfully announce to the citizens of the United States and Canada*, that for the pose of cultivating a taste for Hie flue arts throughout the oounty, and with a view of enabling every family to become possessed of a gallery of Engravings, By the Fist Artists or the Age. They have determined, in order to create an extensive sale for their Engravings, thus not only give employment to a large number of artiats and others, hot inspire among our countrymen a taste for works of art, to pre sent to the "purchasers of their engraving, when 250,000 of which are sold 25,000 OUTS, of Ibe actual cost or Sisoooo- Each purchaser of a One Dollar Engraving, therefore, receives not only an engraving richly worth the money, but also a ticket which entitles him to one of the Gifts when they are distributed. For Five Dollars, a highly finished Engra ving, beautifully painted in oil, and Fire Gilt Tickets, will be sent; or five dollars worth of splendid Engravings, can be selec ted from the Catalogue, and sent by return moil or express. A copy of the Catalogue, together with a specimen of one of the the Engravings, can be seen at the office of this paper. ' For each Dollar sent, an Engraving actu ally worth that sum, and a Gift Ticket, will immediately be forwarded. .JCI " " " *IOO #IO,OOO 100 „ " Clav, 100 10,000 100 " " Webster, 100 10,000 100 " " Calhoun, 100 10,000 50 elegan! Oil Paintings in splendid gilt frames, sixe 3 *4 ft- each 100 5.000 too elegant Oil Paintings, 2x3 ft- eacfl i 50 !> 000 500 steel plate Engravings, brilliantly colored in oil, rich gilt frames 24x30 in each i . 10 5,000 11,000 elegant steel plate En gravings. colored in oil, of the Washington Monument, .20x26 in. ea. 4 40 000 237,0t?P steel plate engravings, from JOO different plates now io possession of and owetted by the Artists' Un ion, of the market value ot from 50 cents to #1 each. 41,000 1 first class dwelling, in N. Y. City ' 12,000 22 Building Lots in 100 and 101 st sis, N. Y. City, each 25x100 ft. deep, at 1 000 22,000 100 Villa Sites, containing oach 10,000 sq It. in the suburbs of New York City, and commanding a magnificent view ol the Hudson River and Long Island Sonml, a: 500 60,000 20 perpetuals loans of cash, without intererest, or se curity, of #250 each. 5 000 50 " " 100 " s'ooo >OO " " SO 5000 "0 " '< 20 <• 5,000 2,000 • 5 11 10,000 Reference in regard to the Real Estate, F. .1. VIRSCIIKR & Co., Real Estate Brokers, NF A* York. Orders, (post paid.) with mon ey enclosed, to be addressed. I. W. HOLBROOKE; Sec'y, 505 Broadway, N. Y. CP" The Engravings in the Catalogue are now ready for delivery. New \ ork, Nov 9lh t854-6in. EST" ZL J£ xaq TO THE FA3HONABLE AND riIHE undersigned, having just received the *• latest Paris and New York Fashions, would again beg leave to inform his numer ous friends and all the world about Blooms burg, that lie is now better prepared than ev er to accommodate any one with the neatest, easiest and best fitting 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. Hia shop ia at the old stand, (too well known 10 need further notice) whero he may at all times be found, sealed upon the bench of repentance, steadily drawing out th a thread of affliction, hopeing it may in the end prove advantageous to him and hia 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, Wheat, Rye, Corn, Oats, Potatoes, and with all now and then a little CASH will come mighty handy from those who are back-standing on hie book. gentlemen, that in all cases " the laborer ia worthy of his hire." BERNARD RUPERT. Hloomsburg, April 14th, 1853. REEVE L KNIGHT, ( Succetior lo Hartley 4* Knight,) BEDDING AND CARPET WAREHOUSE, No. 148 South Second Street, Five doors above FPRVCX STREET, PHILADELPHIA, Where he keeps constantly on hand a full as sortment of every article in his line of business. Featheis, Feslherbeds, Patent Spring Mattres ses, Curled hair, Moss ,Corn Husk and Bitaw Mattresses, Velvst Tapsslry, Tapestry, Urus. eels, Three.Ply, Ingrain, Venetian, List, Rag and Hemp Caiprtinga, Oil Cloths, Canton Mat. tings, Cocoa and Spanish Matting', Floor and Btair Druggets, Hearth Rugs, Door Mats, Ta ble and Piano Covers, to which be respectfully invites the attention of purchasers. Philadelphia Kept. Ist, 1854. Iy. Registration Certificates For the nso of clergymen, justioes, pltysi ian* and other persons in registering marria 1 ges and deatba as reauired by the new Ac Assembly, can be had al the office of the Star of the North." THOMAS BUTLER, No. 7 South Seventh Stretl, PHILADELPHIA ; Manufacturer of strong Tinware, Copper, Tin and Zinc Battling Tubs, Bathing Pans, and every kind of baining apparatus. Also deed and paper boxes. Prompt attention given to ordered work, and goods carefully lorwpned on orders. Philadelphia, Angus! I7tli, 1854. Herald oT Penmanship! GOOD NEWS FOB BAD WRITERS! I! For Young Men Going into Bnsinosl t LADIES, CHILDREN, AND SCHOOLS, You can now obtain, for the first lime in the world, a practical band writing, adapt ed to business or correspondence, with as much certainty as a child laarna to want; and without, nearly at well as with the aid of a master! MACLAUMN'H Currents C alamo (Rapid Pea) System putt this necessary art in the power of all, WITHOUT MISTAKE ! By a Series of Manual Gymnastic Exercises, entirely new in their design, it take* lbs chain off the hand, ami and fingers, makes the hand perfectly at home on paper, and combines the element of Rapidity with beau ty of Execution. It begins a REVOLUTION in the ART of WRITING! Such as has nev er before taken place, and will qualify thou sands of young men for good positions as book keepers, accountants, and copyists, who have failed to learn to write well under every other system. It ia equally adapted to teaching a rapid and elegant ladies' hand. I. Self-Instruct itm Series of Book* —The es sential"course of this Series consists of MAC LAURIN'S System of ManualGymoas'io ex ercises, in five numbers, accompanied by a Rook of Instruction, six book* in all, togeth er with six of the MaoLuurin Pens and a holder, put up in one package, and sent to any part of the U. S. by mail, with the post age paid, at one Dollar. The iargei Course is the same as the pre ceding, augmented by the Series of six round and fine-hand Copy-Books and a blank ex ercise Ruled Book, for additional practice, making thirteen books in all. with pent and Instruction Book, at Two Dollars. The bonk, containing a full Exposifion Of the System, with Directions, will be sent sep arate to any one ordering it and including a postage stamp and twelve and a half cents. This will give a full knowledge of the im mense advantages of the System over all others, and enable the buyer to proceed un ddrstandingly, if not already aware of the nature of the plan; which is, the Art of Writ ing rapidly from the first, and at the same lime well— an art nevtr before taught either in the tchools or by writing matter*. EXTRA.—I Primary Book of big exerorsea for hunt! end arm, introductory to the Course, adapted fo children from four years old up ward, and useful to all. 18} cents. 2. Book of Mammoth Capital Letter*, for extra Gy mnaalic Exercise during the whole course. 18} cents. These two books also indispensable in schools. II. — The School Series —Teachers are re spectfully informed that MACLAUKIN'S System of Gymnastic Exercises, being a complete Course o( Gymnastic Exercises, designed to give the greatest possible 00m mand of the pen. Published in six number', price 75 cents. * MacLaurin'e Round-Hand Cony Books, in two parts, price 25 cents ; and MacLaurin's Series ol Fine-Head Copy Books, in four parts, price 50 cents, are now ready. The above twelve books constitute Mac- Laurin'e complete Series. Price one dollar and fifty cents for the set. Ill— MacLaurin'e Twenty-Four Writing Tablet p, for children in Families and Pri mary Schools, 6} crtnts each; sent by mail in packages of 6, 12, or 24, containing the Big Exercises on stiff boards, for pen, pen cil or style. Just the thing for amusing and instructing the child at the same time ; com bining the toy and the book I CHAS. B. NORTON, Publisher, 71 Chamber St., N. Y. Feb. 8 1855. j A NEW ASSORTMENT OF Fall &- Winter Good*. MENDEMIALL 4- AIE.YSCH HA VK just received and opened a now lot of Fall and winter goods, to which we invite the attention of purchasers. A mong their LADIES' DRESS GOODS, sre black and fancy Silks, black and changeable Alpacas, de I-aines, Mermoas, Mous. de Bege, Bombazines, plain, figured and changeable Poplins, calicoes, ging hams, gloves, hosiery. Jrc., &c. GENTLEMENS* DRESS GOODS, such as fine black and brown French cloths, black Doeskin and fancy Cassimers, satin and fancy Vestings, black & Italian fancy Cravats, Suspenders, Gloves; &e. HATS AND CAPS. A large assortment of Men's and Boys' hats and cops, embracing every style and quality. Also, a large and varied aeaortmeut of Parasols and Ribbons. DOMESTICS. — Bleached & unbleached Muslin, Checks, Tickings, Jeans, Drills, Ta ble-diaper, Bagging, Toweling, Table-lin ens, &c. BOOTS If SHOES.—A large assortment of Men's, Women's & Children's Boots and Shoes, Jenny Ltnd & buskin Shoes at very low prices. Colored and white Carpel Chain. GROCERIES r—A large assortment of Groceries, such as Sugar, Coffee. Molasses, Rice, Teas, &c., &c. The attention of all who wish goad bar gains is solicited, for inducements to pur chasers will be offered. Bloomsbnrg, October, 29, 1854. saraasKsr opauasaza" GREAT BARGAINS! TJ IRANI W. THORNTON 1 - J - ha 9 taken the store lately kept by J. B. Sterner, on Main St., Bloomsbnrg, and offers rare bargains to the purchasing public. The present stock be offers for the "dimes" nt prices not averaging above FIRST COST, and he is now engaged in replenishing the stock from the city with a Fresh Assortment of all Goods desirable for winter and spring. He has ev ery kind ol Ladies' dross goods, such as silks, Merinoes, Delaiues, debaze, Coburg cloths and Ginghams of every style and price. Among his white goods are embroi deries, laces, dress trimmings, handker chiefs and fine mnalins. OF STAPLE DRY GOODS, be has bleached and brown mualins, checks, table diapers, flannels, lickings, Manchester and Lancaster Ginghams, crash and linens of all kinds, cloths cassimeres, vesting*, cotton ade and linen for pants, hosiery and gloves, boots and shoes for ladies, men, misses boys and children, lints and Caps, Glassware, Queensware, crockery ware, hard ware, Groceries, Sugar, Molasses, Coffee, Tea, Rice, Spices. tobacco, candles, and in short, every article usually kept in a coun try store, at the lowest prices. Country produce taken in exchange for goods. January 18, 1855. Ha e. HOwaa, OUBCHttr awa T> ESPECTFULLY oflero his (mHHL professional service* to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Bloomsburx and vicinity. He is preparedto attend to all tho various operations in Dsn tistry, and is provided with the latest im proved PORCELAIN TKKIH, which will be insetted on pivot or gold plate, to look as well as natural. A superior article of Tooth Powders, al ways on hand. Aft operation* oa.the teeth warranted. ■ . , iy Office near the Academy, 1 • Bloomshurg, Nov. 20, I'MI.