"llie nagatißc of A Age." I A CREDIT TO THE COUNTRY. F®fNAM'*OPKTRI-Y. ENTIRELY ORIGINAL BY EMINENT AMERICAN WRITERS. Tb new volume (the 3lh), commencing January, 18S3, is to be the best yet i-sued. Tbe most distinguished writers In the coun try ere eulisted, 11 This Monthly is getting continually a stronger and stronger bold Upon the public regetd. * * It io rapidly becoming a lead er of public sentiment."— Norwich Examiner. "Solid, yet interesting, and sometimes •musing articles by talented writers, which leave Ifee reader wiser and happier after pe rusing them."— Weitckestei Gazette. "With every successive number our ad miration increases."— Mercer Co. Whig. " An honor to our country sud to our wri ters."— Springfield Republican. " Deserves its splendid success."— Western Receive Chronicle. " The highest order of excellence "—-Jour nal, Orange, N. A. " Like new coin from tbe mint, fresh, beautiful, and valuable."— Troy Daily Trav dir. d Setter than 'Old Ebony' ever was."— Corg. Telegraph, Chicago. *' We honor die 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. The aeries including Curtis, Bayard, Low ell, Ptof. Lieber, Ellsworth, Bryant. Kimball, Rev. Dr. Vinlon, Dr. Hawks, Rev. Dr. Baird. Longfellow, Kennedy, Simms, Mitchell, &c. N. B. The por'.iails will be continued in •very second number, or uftener. The New Volume of the Magazine com mences under the best possible auspices.— Its position is now assured. Two years have demonstrated the exient of its circle of friends, and that circle is constantly widen ing. The Magazine lias not only the sym pathy, but the actual literary support of llie most eminent authors in die coutiirv. While care is taken ibal nothing in'tl.e remotest degree offensive to propriety or good taste defaces these pages, and lite ablest talent is secured to make a Magazine, which, for variety ol interest, and excellence of tone, shall be scrpasseJ by no similar publication in the world, the Publishers as sure the Public that their motto is still on vrnrd, and that every year's experience will enable them more fully to deserve the favor which they so gratefully acknowledge. Price S3 per annum. The 4 Vols, pub lished may still be had. Jan. 4, 1855. BTAUFFER & BARLEY, Cheap Watches At Jewelry. WHOLESALE and RETAIL, at the i Philadelphia Watch and Jewelrv Store, No 96 North Second Street corner of Quarry, Philadelphia. Gold Lever Watches, full jewelled, 18 ca rat cases, 528 00 Gold Lapitte 13 k. 24 00 Silver Lever full jewelled, 12 00 Silver Lapine jewels, 9 00 Superior quartiers, 7 00 Gold Spectacles, 7 00 Fine Silver do, I 50 Gold Bracelets, 3 00 Ladies' Gold Pencils. 1 00 Sitvei Tea spoons, set, 5 00 Gold Pens with Pencil & Silver holder, 1 00 Gold linger Rings 371 cents to 580 ; watch Glasses, plain, 124 cents; Patent, 13j ; Ln- Ufct, 25 ; olber articles in proportion. Ail J mode warrantee -o bw what thee are sold 'oe, STAUFFER & HARLEY. On band, some Gold and Silver Levers and Lepiues, still lower than the above pri ces. September 81st, 1654—1y. M atches, Jewelry, Silverware and g* w&ssm ©©©©So gk jlbkoice Msortment of the Finest Quality, FOR S4UC XT THE LOWEST CASH PRIIKS, AT WM. B. ELTONHEAD'S, No. 184. Bouth Second 81., Between Pine and Union, West Side, PHILADELPHIA. The assortment embraces a large and select stock of fine Watches, Jewelrv, Silver Ware, Atbala Ware, plated with fine Silver, <n Spoons, Forks, Ladles &c. —Jet Goods, Fans and Pan sy Articles of'a superior quality, deserving the examination of those who oesire to procure the jxst aooua at tbe Lowest Casu Pkicxs. Having a practical knowledge of the business, and all available facilities for Importing and manufacturing, the subscriber confidently in vitee purchasers, believing that he can supply them on terms as favorable as any other cs tublisbment in either of the Atlantic Cities. All kind* of Diamond and Pearl Jewelrv and Silver Ware manufactured to oider, within a reasonable time. Watches, Jewelry and Silver Wa-e faithful ly repaired. WM. B ELTONHEAD. No, 184 South 2d St., a few doors above the 2d St. Market, Weil Side, or la the South Window of the Store, may be seen the famous BIRD CLOCK, which commands the admiration of the scientific and carious. September 28tb, 1854. ly. Tin-Ware & Stove! Establishment- THE UNDERSIGNED, respectfully in forms his old friends and customers, that be has purchased his brothei's interest in the above eslabliebineut, and the concern will here after be conducted by himself exclusively. He -a- has just received and offers lor sale the tusl largest and most extensive assortment N9? menl vf FANCY STOV K6 ever mtro. ducej into this market. stovepipe and Tinware coustanlly nn hand aud manufactured to order. Alt kinds of re pairing done, as usual, on short notice. The patronage of old frierx.s and new cus tomers is respectfully solicited. A. M. RUPERT. Uloonuburg Jan. 12, 1853. 51-lf "7 J. STEWART DEPIY, AT 223 North Second Street, below Callowhill, Philadelphia ; lias on hand a splendid assortment of Velvet, Q Tapestry, Brussels, Three Play, Ingrain ;e and Veuiliau CARPETS : besides Drug- 2 < gale, Canton and Cocoa Mattings, f £2 WINDOW SHADES, Dnor Matts. Floor O u> and Table OIL CLOTHS, Stair Rods, £ Hearth Rugs, kc. Also, the same ut -tj his other Store, comer of Bth and §5 u Spring Garden St., under the Spring Garden House, —Wholesale and Re tail. April' 13th 1854-6 m PlatforM Scales- OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, SUITABLE TOR RAILROADS, &c., for weighing HAY, COAL, ORE. and MERCHANDISE generally. Purchasers run no risk, every, scale is GUARANTEED CORRECT, uud if, afteririal, not found satisfactory, can be returned without charge. o"Factory at the Old Stand, established tar more than twenty years, corner of NINTH and MELON Streets, Philadelphia. ABBOTT & Co, Successors to El/icot hr Abbott Philadelphia, Aug. 1, 1854. ("GENERAL notice or Dr. James Mc " CPntOck's celebrated Family Medicines. PECTOIUL k YRCP -Thir iuvslua- Hyrup, which is entirely vegetable in its com position, has been employed with wonderful j .Ul ceus for many years in the cure of diseases of the Air Passages ill the Lungs. Tbe most common diseases of these organs are Iriitution and Inflammation of the Mucoua Membiane which lines the air tubes of the tbruut, wind pipe and lungs. Fur any of these forma of disease, wlieather showing themselves cs lough. Tickling of the Throat, Mouse of light, iieea ol the Throat. Spilting-of Blood Difficulty of Breathing, Hoarseness or Loss of voice, and Hectic Fever, its use will be attended with the happiest results. It ie recommended as one of the best and safest m.dicines for all forma of Bronchitis and Consumption. N. 11., No Laudanum or preparation of Opi uin in any shape in this Syrup. Price in pint bottles. {I. Gold and Cough Mixture for recent Cougbe and Colds. Piice 25 cents. Asthma and hooping Cough remedy. Price 50 cents per bottle, Dialthea Remedy and Cholera Preventive Price 25 and 50 cents. Tonic Alterative Sviup for purifying the blood. Price $ I per bottle. Vcgetu'fe and I'u gaiive Pills for Costive ucss, Headache, to. Price 25 rents per box, Ann Billions Pills for Liver Complaints. Disordered action of the Bowels, Ac. Price 25 enls. Dyspeptic Elixer for indigestion, Heart. Dizziness, Piice 11 per bottle. Rheumatic Liniment for Rheumatic burae Neuialgic pains- Price 50 certs per bottluud Rheumatic Mixture for internal use ill Rheu matism, Gout, Neuralgia, Ac, Price 50 cents, per bottle. Anodyne Mixluie for instantly relieving Toob Ache, aid nil pifln wherever fouml.— Piice 50 eenis per bottle. Fever arid Ague Specific for Ague or Inter mittent Fevers in all forms. Piice % 1 per hot. lie. H. H. 8. ELLIOTT, Agent for Pennsylva nia, to whom all wholesale ordert must to ad. dressed, North-went corner of 9lh and Filbert streets, above Market Street, Philadelphia. Agents in Columbia county. E. P. Lutz, Bloomsburg. John Van Liew. Light Street. Jacob Harris, Buckhcru. May 11 th 1854-6 in. DOLLARD" PREMIER ARTISTE IN HAIR, 177 Cheatuut Street, PHILADELPHIA, In- i vetticir of iho-Celebrated Gossamer Ventila ting Wig end Ealstic Rand Troupees. Instruc tions to enable Laities and Guntleineii to measure their own heads with accuracy, i For Wigs. Inches. No. 1 The round of the head. 2 From forehead over tlte head to ueck. . 3 From ear to ear over tbe top. 4 From ear '.o ear around the forehead. Toupees ff Scalps. Inches. No. 1 From forehead to back as far as bald. 2 Over forehead, us far as required. 3 Over the crow ii of the head. R. Dullard has always ready for sale a splendid stock of Gentlemen's Wigs, hall Wise, F'rizois, Biaids, Curls, etc., beautifully manufactured, and as cheap as any estab lishment in the Union. Dollard.s Herbanian Extract, or Lustrous Hair Tonic, prepared from South American heibs end roots, the most successful article ever produced lot preserving the hair from falling out or changing color, restoring and preserving it in u healthy and luxuriant siale. Among other reasons why Dbllard's Hair Culling Saloon maintains its immense popularity, is the fact that his tonic is ap plied to every head of hair cut at his estab lishment, consequently, it is kept in belter preservation thun under any other known ap plication. It being thus piacttcally tested by thousands, offers the greatest guaranty of its efficacy. Bold wholesale and retail at his old estabj lislinient, 177 Chestnut Street, opposite the State House. 11. Dollatd has at last discovered the we plus ultra of HAIR DYE; and announces it lot sale, with perfect confidence iu its sur passing every thing of the kind now in use. (1 colors the hair either black or brown, as may be desired, ami is used without any in jury to the hair or skin, either by stain 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. Dullard, 177 Chestnut Street, Philadel phia, w ill receive attention. Philadelphia, Oct. 12th, 1854—1y. 1000 HOOK AGEATS WANTED, TO Canvass for the best and most sale hie Books published. They are writ leu by the most popular Authors of the day, including among others, T. S ARTHUR, ol whose last great work, TEN NIGHTS IN A BAR ROOM, 11,000 copies havu been sold within a month of publication. These books are beautifiully illustrated, (many of them with finely colored plates) and are printed and bound in the best man ner. Ageuts will find a pleasant and profitable employment in their circulation. For par ticulars address (post paid) J. W. BRADLEY, PufiLrSHCR, No. 48 North Fourth Street, Pmladelphia. September 21, !853-Bin. GRATIS! JUST PUBLISHED ANEW Discovery in Medicine. A few wmrda on the rational treatment without MrdiciW. of Spermatorrhea, or local weakness, Nervous Debility, Low (-'pints, Lassitude, Weakness of the Limbs and the Beck, Indis position ami Incapacity of Study end Labor, Dullness of Apprehensiou, Loss of Memory, Averaion to Society, Love of Solitude, Timid ilySelf.Distrust, Dizziness, Headache, Invol untary Dischargee. Paine In the Hide, Afire liou of the dyes, Pimples on the Face, Sexual and other Infirmities in Man. Fn.m the French of Dr. 1). De Leney, The important fact that theee alarming com plaints may easily be removed without medi cine, la. in this sntail trac', clearly demonstra ted, and the entirely new and highly successful -treatment, as adopted by the author, fully ex plained, by means of which every one is ena. bled to cure himself perfectly, end at the least possible cost, ovoidlding thereby, all tbe ad. vertised nostrums of the day. Bent to any address, gratis and post free, In a soalod envelope, by remitting (post paid) two postage stamps to Dr. B. Dc Ln.ey, No. 17 Lispcnard Street, Now York, Otn. September 28th, 1854. THE POCKET YSCCLAHIIS; OR, EVERY ONE HlB OWN PHYSICIAN. ®1 Edition, with One hundred Engravings, showing Diseases and Mal formations of the human Hyetem in every shape unit form. To whieb is added a Treatise on the Diseases of Females, being of the higho-t impoitance to mar ried people, or those con templating maruage. By WILLIAM YOUNG, M. D. Let r.o father be ashamed the present a copy of the Aesculapius to his child. It may save him from an aaity grave. Let no young ntan or woman enter into Ibe secret obligations ol mar ried life without reading the Porke Aesculapius Let no one suffer from a hacknied Cough Pain in the bide, restless nights, nervous feelings, and lira whole train of Despeplic sensations, and givun up by their physicians, he another moment without consulting the AESCULA PIUS. Hevo the married, or those about to be married any impediment, read Ibis truly useful book, as it has been tbe meant of saving thou sands of unfortunate creatuies from the very | jaws of death. Any person tending twenty 6ve cents, en closed in a letter, will receive one copy of this book, by mail,or live copies will tie sent fur one dollar. Address. Dr. W. Young, No. 752 Spruce street, Philadelphia.' Post paid. No 152 Spruce St., Philadelphia. Sep. Ist, 1854-ly. Danville Academy. J. 13. BIiADJLHY, Principal, THE ensuing Session of this Institution will commence em Monday, the Bth day of January, 1855. anil will contintin rwenty-two weeks. A FEMALE DEPARTMENT wiU be opened at the same nine under the imme diate care of MISS JANE E. BRADLEY, but over which the Principe' of the Acad emy will exorcise a general slips, vision. Instruction in both departments will be thorough and practical, and will extend through the whole ranges of English and i Classical studies usually taught in the higher seminaries ol learning. TERMS: The Academic year will consist of forty four weeks. The price of tuition per quarter will be as follows : Geography, Eng. Grammar and Arith metic, - • - - S3 6C Higher English s'udics, • . 5 00 Latin and Greek Languages, 6 00 German & French Languages (extra) each, - - - 5 00 Drawing and Painting iu Water col or*, (extra) 3 00 Tuition bills will be presented for payment at the end of each quarter. t3T Good boarding can be obtained in pri vate lamdies. J.G MONTGOMERY, Danville, Jan. 2, 1855. Sxc'uy. urai&srca* iawiiiir WEIGHING LKSS THAN 2j OUNCBB. FOR HIE I LIIE OF HERNIA OR RUPTURE. ACKNOWLEDGED t. y the highest medi. cul authorities of Philadelphia, incompar ably superior to any other in use. Sufferers will bo gratified to learn thai the occasion now offers to procure not only the 'lightestand most easy,' hut a durable a Pi use a* any other, in lieu of the cumbrous and uncomfortable article usually sold, Theie ill uu dilficulty unending the titling, and when the pad is locgteu, it will retain its position without change, Persons at a distance unable to call on the Subscriber can have the Tru -s sent to any ad. dress, or bv leiuifting Five Dollars for the single Tiuus, or Ten for the double—wiih measure round the hips, and staling side affected. It will be exchanged to suit if out lilting by re turning it at once, unsuilej For Sale by the Importer. CALEB 11. NEEDLES, Cor. Twelfth If Race Streets, Philadelphia. yy LA niss, requiring the benefit of Me chanical Supports, owing io the derangement of the Intercut Organs, inducing Falling of the anomb, Vocal, Pulmonary, Dyspeptic, Nervous, ned Spinal Weakness, are informed that a com petent aud'experienced LADY will oe in attend- Wee at tbe Rooms (set-apart fur their exclusive use,) No, 114, Twclfd, St„ Ist door below Race. June 27, 1854—1y. LEATHER AND FINDINGS. T3HE subscriber respectfully invites the at tention of dealeis and others, to his large and well selected stock of Leather and Find. I ings, which is ke it constantly Iresh by repeated drafts upon the manufacturers of this couuliy and of Europe, and which is made up in part ,if Ihe following articles, via :—The best Oak and Red Sole ; Slaughter, Skirting and Dainag. Ed do ; Harness, Bridl", Band and Welt Leath er; Thong and Lacing do. • Wax Upper, Boot Grain, Buff and Split do.; City Slaug, Kips Halted and Collar do. ■ City. Country, (.'reach and Patent Calf Skins , Boot Leg Moroccos, Buck Skin*. Pud skins, Chamois,and Moroccos- Bindings and Linings of almost every descrip tion - Shoe Thread, Patent Thiead, Silk, Boot Curd. Lace, and Silk and Union Galloons: Uluck and Colored English Lasting, Worsted Uppyrs.and Crimped Fronts and footings; Awls Tucks, Needles, Eyelet and Crimping Machines and Eyelets; Steel, Iron. Copper and Zinc Nails, Files, Hasps, Knives; Rubbers, Pegs, Bristles; and Boot Web; Hammers, Boot and Shoe Trees Lasts, Crimps, Clamps, Handle*. Gum, Color, Cod Livor and Tanneis Oil; Shoe Tools and Currier's Tools ol all kinds, ready fur use, be sides many other articles nut enumerated above, all uf which will be aele at the lowest market rates, by JOHN WHITE, importer and Dealer, 497 Market Street, Above 13th, Philadelphia. R. C. RIDGTTAY ft €O. Importers and Beaters in Foreign and Domestic WINES AND LIQUORS, No. 104 South Fiout Street, I'lillu. RRANDIK* LIQUORS. (of different kinds.) Wine Bitters, Dark and Pale, Sloughtou Bitters, Otard, Depuy & Co. of Essence of Pepper various Vintages. mint, Piuel,Caslillioii&Co. Wild Cherrv Brandy, of various Vintages, Raspberry Brandy, Maglorey, do Blackberry do Henuesay, do Luvender do Rochelle do Ginger do HOLLAND UIN. Curucoa do Swan Brand, Extract D'Ahaioibe. Cornel, do CORDIALS. Fish, do Rose Cordial, Anchor Brand, Perfeot Love, Cordial, Say dam. do Anniseed, ' do WINKS. Lemon, do Superior old Sherry Peppermint, do Wine, WHISKEY*. do Madeira Wine Superior Old Motion- Port, of different gahela, Rinds, Rye Whiskey, from 1 Teueriffe Wine, to 16 years old, Lisbon, do Hurbon Whiskey, Malaga, do Irish do Muscutel, do Kcotoh do Claret, do Old Jamaica Spirits, Burgundy Port, Old Peach Brandy, Old Apple do Aug. 17th, 1851. Cham, and Hook W. ol varioos brand*. tmTABLE CUTLERY—A Splendid uto -* merit received and now on hand at MENDENHALL & MENSCH'S • KAY St BKOTHKKt LAW PUBLISH ESS AND BOOK SELLERS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 17 If 19 South Fifth Street, hi Store above Chestnut street, Fast side. PHILADELPHIA, T ESPECTFULLY announce 10 the I'ro fession and Students at Law, that they keep alufcysin bond a well selected slock ol LAW Bufks, ajoinyVsiug the best Treati ses extanl in every department of law, which they will aeit sell as cheap, if not cheaper, that any other house in this city or New York. Being the publishers of several val uable works, they are possessed of such fa cilities in obtaining their stock as to enable them to aell their books at very low prices. KAY & BROTHER have the agency for the sale of Harris' Pennsylvania State Re ports, for the eastern counties of the State. KAY & BROTHER, PUBLISH 1 1. Purdon's Digest of the Laws of Penn sylvania, from 1700 to 1854, by Stroud and Brightly, new and Bth edi tion, in one convenient volume, Bvo. Price 85.00. 2. Sergeant & Rawle's Supreme Coarl Reports, 17 vols. 3. Penrose & Walt's Supreme Court Re ports, 3 vols. 4. Watts' do do 10 vols. 5. " & Sergeants' do do 9 vols, 6. Harris' State Reports, 8 vols 7. Brighlly's Nisi Prius Reports, 1 vol. 8. Miles' Reports of the District Court of Philadelphia, 2 vols. 9. Baldwins' U. S. Circuit Court Reports, 1-swL 10. Chief Justice Marshall's Circuit Curio Decisions, 2 vols. ' 11. Sergeant on the Laud Laws, of I'enn'a. I vol. ' 12. Sergeant on Foreign Altacbmeut in I'enn'a, 1 vol. 13. Sergeant on the Lien Law of Penn'a, I vol. 14. Duuue on the Law of Landlord & Ten ant, 1 vol. 15. Duana on the Road Laws in Penn'a. 1 vol. 18. Brightly on the Law of Costs, 1 vol. 17. Graydou's Forma—new and 4th edi tion, 1 vol. 18. Hood on the Law of F.xeoutors, 1 vol. 19. Roberts' Digest of British slatu'es iu force in Pennsylvania—2d edition, 1 vol. 20. Smith & Reed's I.aws of Pennsylvania, commencing 14th Oct. 1700, lOvols— The Bth, 9th and 10th volumes sold separately. 21. Pamphlet Laws.—The complete aots of the General Assembly of Pennsyl vwflitf from the year 1800 to the pres ent lime, in 41 vols. Complete sets, of the Pamphlet Laws are very scarce. 23. Wharton's Precedents Indictments, 1 vol. 24. Morrison the Law of Replevin in the United States, 1 vol. 1852 —By F. C. Brightly Esq.—l vol. 26. Troubat on the Law of Limited Part nership iu the United Stales, 1 vol. i 27. Troubat and Halys' Practice, new and third edition In 2 thick volumes 8 vo, of over 1700 pages. JUST PUBLISHED. 1 22. Wharton's American Criminal Law new and 3d edition, 1 vol. Bvo. I 25. Binns' Justice—new and 6th edition, 1855, by F. C. Brightly, Esq , 1 vol. Wharton on the American l.aw ol Homi cide, with Reports of Cases, 1 vol. royal Rvo. 28. Brighlly's Purdon's Annual Digest for 1854, price 50 cents. i IN PREPARATION. : Wharton and Stille s American Medical Ju risprudence, 1 vol. royal 8 vo. royal Bvo. Burton's Compendium of the Law of Real Property, with copious American An i notations, 1 vol. royal Bvo. i A new Digest of the Laws of the Untied I Slates, on the plan of Purdon's Di gest of 1853, 1 vol. imperial 8 vo. j Sergeants' Mechanics' Lieu Law, new edi tion. i The Pennsylvania Form Book W See Kay & Brother's Catalogue of j Law Publications lor particulars: | C 7" Orders or letters of inquiry rom the \ country promptly attended to August 17lh, 1854. ly Pennsylvania Wire Works. No. 21 Arch St., above Front, PHILADELPHIA. riIHE Subscribers have on hand, and are -* constantly manufacturing,SlEVES RID DLES, SCREENS, WOVEN WIRES, of all meshes and widths. Also all kinds of plain and fancy Wire work. Brass and Iron Wire Sieves of all kinds ; Brass and Cop per Wire Cloth for Paper Makers, &o. Cyl inders and Dar.dy Rolls covered in the best manner. Heavy Twilled Wire for Spatk Catchers Sieve* for Brass and Iron Founders, Screen Wire, Window Wire, Safes, Trap#, Di.b Covers, Coal and Sand Screens, Ac. BAYLISS," DARBY & LINN. August 17th, 1854. Philadelphia ft Reading Rail Boad. PASSENGER TRAINS For Pottsville, Reading, Ac- A. MORNINGS LINES. I,eave Philadelphia aud Pottsville at 7J o'- clock, P. M. except Sundays. AFTERNOON LINES. 1 Leave Philadelphia and Pottsville at 3J o'clock P. M. except Sundays, FARES, lei CLASH 2d CLASS. Between Philad'a & Pottsville, 82 75 82 25 Betweeu Philad'a & Beading, 1 75 l 4ft 50 lbs. Baggage allowed to each passen- 1 ger. ON SUNDAY—One Train leaves Philadel phia at 7J o'clock A. M and returns from Poitsville at 4 o'clock, P. M. taking no bag-| gage. FARE FOR THE EXCURSION, 84. All Tickets must be purchased before en tering the Cars, DEPOT in Philadelphia, Coiner of Broad and Vine Streets. By order of the Boa-d of Managers. S. BRADFORD, Secretary. Aug. 18, 1854. Cash paid for viraw. The subscriber will pay cash for Straw de livered at bis Paper Mill at Millgrove, near Light Street, at the following rates to wit : Short straw 86 50 per ton, long straw 87 per ton. These rates will be paid for either Wheat, Rye or Oats straw in good dry con dition. For flax, after the seed is (hreahed off, he will pay 810 per ton. THOMAS TRENCH. Millgrove, April Bth 1854.—if. Dr. FRANCIS C, HARRISON, "lA/OULD respectfully inform the citizens * of Bioorasburg and vicinity, that be has commenced the practice of MEDICINE there; and iolicila a share of public patron age, He can always be found at the Ex change Hotel opposite the Court House. Bloomsburg, March, Ist, '65. FANCY GOODS, of every desoription and variety, new styles, and Iresh I rom New York and Philadelphia, for sale at the oheap store M'KELVY, MEAL &CO I CBU>c£>ccEi.S3TJDaQ.apg? 1 Cabinet Ware Rooms, S. C. SHITE, RESPECTFULLY invites the attention of of the Pablio to his extensive assort ment of Cabinet Furnitureamd Chairs, which he will warrant made of good materials and in a workmanlike manner. At his Establish ment, oan always be iound a good assort ment of Fashionable Fornltttt. Which is eqcal in style and finish to thai of Philadelphia or New York cities, and at ** low prices. He has Sofas of different style and prioes, from 825 to 860. Divans, Loun ges, Walnut acd Mahogany Parlor chair*, Rocking and easy ohairs, l'iano stools, and a variety of upholstered work, with Dressing and parlor bureaus, sofa, card, centre and pier tables, detashus, clieffeniers, whatnots and comodes and all kinds of fashionable work. His stock of bureaus, enclosed and common washstands, dress-tables, corner cupboards, solas, dining and bieakfast 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 mattresses fitted to any sized bedstead, which are superior for durability and comfort to any bed in use. Bloomsburg, April 6th 1854. if. JYOTICE! jVOTICE is hereby given that the under ■L * signed citizens of Bloomsburg Columbia County Pennsylvania, will apply to the next Legislature lor a Charier for a Bank to be located at Bloomsburg to be called Ibe "BLOOMSBURG BANK" with banking priviligea of issue, discount and deposit, with a capital of two hundred thousand dol lars. Daniel Snyder; Wm. Robison, 1.. B. Rupert, J. Ramsey, Wm. Snyder, K. B. Arthur, K. Mendenhall, Ephraini P Lutz, A. J. Sloan, Joseph Sharpies*, Lloyd Paxton, Wm. Sloan, Geo. Weaver, S. Mendenhall. Bloomsburg 22d,—1854. © <sT@ i 5) b 4 FOR FALL AND WINTER! EVANS A APPLEMAN. HAVE JUST received and opeued an en lire new and splendid assortment of gSmiVISmgrATMNTM ©©©lffiS For Fall am/ Winter at their Brick store oa Main street above Iron street, to which they invite the attention of the pnblio. Their as j sor'ment will compare in price and quality I with any to be found ou this side of Philad elphia, and includes QUEENSIVJIIIE, HARDWARE, GLASSWARE, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES. They have on hand every desirable and fashionable style of LAD IE S* DRESS GOODS Shawls. Sillks, Merir.oes, Delaine, ginghams, i prints, and every article of House Furnishing Good*) : Sheetings, ticking, checks, &c. j Their stock is selling fast, aim will be re \ plenished every few weeks, for iheir motto is ''small profile and quick sales." Call and see our goods. We charge nolh itig tor showing them, and will always take countryproduce in pity ai die market prices. | ' Bloomsburg, October 24, 1853—if STOVES! STOVES! BUARPLESS HI SLICK HAVE opened a new Stove and Tinware Establishment, on Main street one door ; above the Court-bouse, where they are pre | pared to furnish goods in their line such as Tin. Sheet Iron, Hallow Ware, Brass Kettles, Cast Iron Sinks, Trying j Pans. Stove Pipes, all kinds of Tin Wart, Broom Wire 4't-. at extremely low Pricel. Among their variety of S®S>K bvbvw, may be found the Home Air Tight, William Penn, Globe. Coal Mountain, Miners' Choice Van Leer's Kitchen Comfort, Double Oven, the celebrated Raub Cooking Stove for coal or wood, and others, too numerous to meu tion. Also Parlor Grates, Office and Parlor Stoves, in great variety. Tin Roofing, Gutters, Lead ers, and all kinds ofjwork made to order, at the shortest notice. Repairing of all kinds attended to. Bloomsburg, April 27th 1854.—if. ! yiiWilii t JOSEPH SWARTZ HAS just opened a new lot of Books, Cap, letter and note paper, porlolios &c., which he will sell at the lowest prices nt the Bloomsburg Book Store. He has the Stand ard School Books, and a variety of the most desirable historical, religious, scien.ific pub lications of the day. He bas also a stock of the U3cSßa £YC!D\rCE>HS3. Blank Looks, Bibles, and Religious works. A number of GOOD VIOLINS, a slock of jewelry; and an assortment canei, lamps, tops, perfumery, confectioua ries, knick knacks and notions for sale. IV He will furnish at short notice any work that may be desired and ordered. Bloomsburg, October lath 1854. GREENWOOD SEMINARY AT MILLVILLE. COLUMBIA CO.. PA. For Youth of both Sexes. WM. DIRGES*, PRINCIPAL. rirHIS Institution which has been In suc -L cessful operation for several yeats has ecently been enlarged to gire better accom modations for boarders and increased facili ties for Tuition, &c. The School year will consist of 44 weeks and vacation will occur during July and part of August, but pupils will be taken at any season. , Instruction is givegi in all tbe English branches usually taught. Natural Philosophy and Astronomy will be illustrated by appro priate apparatus aud access given to a Li brary and tbe use of Mathematical instru ments. Books and Stationery will be pro vided for all who desire. uißi&saoo TUITION, 83,84 and $5 per quarter, graded by lite course of study. Boarding $1 50 per week. Board, TuitioN washing, lights, &., %l porquarter; or 840 for two quarters, if one half ta paid in ad vance. For further particulars address tho princi pal. Mdlville, Nov. 1, 1851. AMERICAN ARTISTS' UNION t The AMERICAN AHTIST*'. L'UION, would re spectfully announce to the citizens of the United States aud Canadus, that for the .pur pose of cultivating a taste for the flue arts throughout the county, and with a view of enabling every family to become possessed of a gallery of Engravings, By the Fint Artists of the Age. They have determined, in order lo create an extensive sale for their Engravings, thus not only give employment to a large number cf artists and others, but inspire among our Countrymen a taste for works nf art, to pre sent 'o tht "purchasers of their engraving, when £.50,000 of which are sold 35.000 53JFTS, of the actual cost of 8150000. Each purchaser of a One Dollar Engraving, therehi'.'e, receives not only an engraving richly worth .'he monuy, hut also a ticket which eutilles Him fo one of tLe Gifts when they are distributed. For Five Dollars, a highly'finished Ergrn ving, beautifully painted in oil, and Five Gill Tickets, will be sent; or five dollars worth of splendid Engravings, nan bt> selec ted from the Catalogue, and sent by return mail or express. A copy of the Catalogue, together with a specimen of one of tho the Engravings, can be seen at the office of this paper. ° For each Dollar sent, an Engraving actu ally worth thru sum, arid a Gift Ticket, will immediately be forwarded. The Committee believing that the suc cess ol tht* Great Nationul Undertaking will be materially promoted by the energy and enterprise of intelligent and persevereing Agents, have resolved to treat with such on the most liberal terms. Any person wishing 10 become an Agent, by sending (post paid, )81, will receive by return ol tnail, a one dollar engraving, a "Gilt I icket," a Prospectus, a Catalogue and all other necessary information. Oil the final completion nf the sale, the the Gifts will be placed in the hands ol a committee of the purch sers to be distribu ted, due notice of which will be given throughout the United States and the Cana da*. List of 100 Marble busts of Washing- Bt " " "sioo 810,000 10 " 11 ' Clav, 100 10,000 100 ' " Webster, too 10.000 100 • ' " Calhoun, 100 10 000 50 elegant Oil* Paintings in splendid gilt frames, sixe 3 * 4 [ L " ch > „. . 100 5 000 100 elegant Oil Paintings, 2x3 eacl i'' . ' 50 5,000 000 8iel p|| Engraving*, brilliantly colored in oil, rich gilt frames 24x30 in eac ' 1 ' , 10 5,000 11,000 elegant steel plate En gravings. colored in oil, sf the Washington Monument 20x26 in. ea. 4 qqq | 237,000 steel plate engravings, ! Dom 100 different plates J now iu possession of and oweued by the Artists' Un ion, ol tbe market value ol from 50 cents to 81 each. ,11 000 1 first class dwelling, in N. Y. „ C 5,, r 12,000 22 Bntiding Lots 111 100 and 101 st sis, N. Y. City, eacn 25 J ttl I 000 22 000 100 \ ilia biles, containing each 10,000 pq It. in the suburbs of New Y'ork City, arid commanding a magnificent view ol the Hudson River and Long Island Sound, at 500 50,000 20 perpetual# loans ol cash, without iutererest, or i-e --curity, of $250 each. 5 000 80 " " 'OO " 5)000 100 " '< so .1 500() 250 < . 20 5.000 2,000 " 5 41 10,000 Reference in regard to the Real Estate, K. .1. VissciiEß k Co., Real K-Ule Brokers, INF v oik. Oiiiers, (poet paid,) with mou* ey enclosed, to be addressed. I. W, HOLBROOKE; Sec'y, 605 Broadway, N. Y'. ty Plte Engravings in the Catalogue are now ready for delivery New York, Nov 9lh t854-6m. 0F" <5 £h Us xar^t TO THE FASHONABLE AND nPHK undersigned, havinpjust received the ■- latest Paris and New Y'ork 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 auJ best fitting suits of Clothes that I have been turned out lately; and not only that, but he will also do them up in the best order, upon Ihe lowest terms. His shop is at the old stand, (too well known 10 need further notice) where lis may at all times be found, seated upon the bench of repentance, steadily drawing out the thread of affliction, hopeing it may iu the end prove advantageous to him and his customers. He would also advise his friends to bear in mind that poor, afflicted tuilors 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 corns mighty handy from those who are buck-standing 011 h'.e book. Remember, gentlemen, that in al! cases " the laborer is worthy of hi* hire." BERNARD RUPERT. Bloomsburg, April 14th, 1853. REEVE L. KNIGHT, (Successor lo Hartley Knight.J BEDDirVCi AND CARPET WAREHOUSE, No. 148 South Second Street, Five doors abovs SPKUCE STREET, PHILADELPHIA, Wliore ho keeps couaiantly on hand a full as , Korlmentof every article in hie line of buaineas, j Peatheta, Fealherhede, Patent Spring Mattres ses, Curled hair. Moss ,Corn Huak and btiaw I .Mattresses, Velvet Tapestry, Tapestry, Brum | sale, Threo.Ply, Ingrain, Venetian, Lial, Hag and Hemp Carpctings, Oil Clotba, Canton .Mat. tiuga, Cocoa and Spanish Mattings, Floor and Stair Druggets, Hearth Ruga, Door Mate, Ta ble and Piano Covers, to which he respectfully invite, tbe attention of purchasers. Philadelphia Sept. 1,1, 1854. ly, Rfgiatralion Cci-tiiicales For the use of clergymen, justices, pbysi iaus and other persons in registering marria ges and deaths as reauired by the new Ac Assembly, can be had at the office of the Star of the North." THOMAS BUTLER, No. 7 South Seventh Street, PHILADELPHIA ; Manufacturer of strong Tinware, Copper, Tin and Zino Battling Tubs, Bathing Pans, and every kind of battling apparatus. Aiao deed and paper boxes. Prompt attention given 10 ordered work, and goods carefully lorwpiced on orders'. ! Philadelphia, August 17th, 1854. Herald of Penmanship! GOOD NEWS FOR BAD WRITERS 11! For Young Men fining into Ihistnesi! LADIES, CHILDREN, AND SCHOOLS. You ca.i now ob'ain, for (lie first time in the world, a practical hand writing, addl ed to business or correspondence, witlr as much certainty as a child learns to walk; and without, nearly as well as with the aid of a master! MACLAURIN'* Currents Celamo (Rapid Pen) System put* this necessary Art in the power of all, .WITHOUT MISTAKE ! By a Series of Manual Uymnastiu Eternises, entirely new in their design, it takes the chain off the hand, arm and fingers, rnakfe* the hand perlectly at home on patter, aud combines the element of Rapidity with beau ty of Execution. It begins a REVOLUTION in the ART of WRITING! Such as Itoa net - cr 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 uuder every other system. It is equally adapted 10 teaching a rapid and elegant ladies' hand. I. —Self Instruction Scries of Books —The e eenlial course of this Scries consists of MAC LAURIN'S System of Manual Gymuas'ic ex ercises, in five numbers, accompanied by a Cpok of insuuciion, six books in all, togeth er :'U six of the MacLaurin Pens and a holder, put up in one package, and sent to any part of lbs D- S- by mail, with the post age paid, at one Dollar. The largei Cod'se i the same ns the pre ceding, augmented i'V the Series of gix round and fiiip-hund Copy-Rooks and a blank ex ercise Ruled Hook, for additional pnctice, making thirteen books in all, with pens and Inslruclieu Book, at Two Dollar''. The book, containing a full Exposition 01 the System, with Directions, will be sent sep arate to any one ordering it and including 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- if not already awaru of the nature nf the plan; which is, the Art of Writ ing rapidly from the lirst. and at the same lime well— tin art never before taught either the schools or by writing musters. EXTRA I Primary Hook of big exercises lor haud aud aim, introductory in the Course, adapted to children from four years old up ward, and useful lo all. 18j cents. 2. Hook of Mammoth Capital letters, for extra Gy mnnslio Exercise during the whole cour.-e. isj cents. These two books also indispensable in schools. 11.— The St hoot Set iei —Teachers nre re spectfully informed thai MACLAURIN'S System of Gymnastic Exercises, being a j complete Course ol Uytnnaslio Exercises, designed to give the greatest possible com mand of the pen. Published in six number#, price 75 cents. Macl.aurin's Round-Hand Copy Books, in two parts, price 2a cents ; and MacLaurin'* Series of Fine-Head Copy Hooks, in (our purls, price SOcenls are now ready. The above twelve books constitute Mac- Laurin's complete Series. Price one dollar and fifty cents for the set. 11l — MacLaurin's Twenty- four Writing Tablets, lor children in Families and Pri mary Schools, 6) cauls each; sent by mail in packages of G, 12. or 24, containing the Big Exercises on stiff hoards, lor pen, pen cil or style. Just die tiling tor amusing and instructing ilia child at the some time ; com bining the toy and the book ! CHAS. B. NORTON, Publisher, 71 Chamber St., N. Y. Fob. 8. 1855. ; ~ A NEW ASSORTMHMMjjT ~ i Fall <SL Winter Goods. MENDENHALL $• MENS 111 HA VE just received and opened a new lot of Fall and winter goods, lo which | we invite ihe attention of purchasers. A ! mong their I LADIES' DRESS GOODS, are black and fancy Silks, black and changeable Alpacas, de I.vines. Merinoee, Mous. de Bege. Bombazines, plain, figured and changeable Poplins, calicoes, ging hams, gloves, hosiery. *., &c. GENTLEMENS' DRESS GOODS, such a* fine black and brown French cloths, black Doeskin and fancy Cassimera, satin and fancy Vesting#, black & Italian fancy Cravats, Suspenders, Gloves; &c. HATS AND CAPS. A large assortment of Men's and Boya' hats and caps, embracing every style and quality. Also, a large and varied assortment of Parasols ami Ribbons. DOMESTICS. — Bleached & unbleached Muslin, Checks, Tickings, Jeans, Drills, Ta ble-diaper, Bagging, Toweling, Table-lin ens, &c. BOOTS tf SHOES. —A large assortment of Men's, Women's k Children's Boot* and Shoes, Jenny Ltnd & buskin Shoes at very 1 low prices. Colored and white Carpet Chain. GROCERIES. —A large assortment of Groceries, such as Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Rice, Teas, &0., &c. The attention of all who wish good bar gains is solicited, for inducements to pur chasers will be offered. Bloomsburg, October, 29, 1854. GREAT BARGAINS! UIRAHI W. THORNTON ' has taken the store lately kept by J. S. Sterner, on Main St., Bloomsburg, and oflera rare bat gains to the purchasing public. Tbe present stock be offers for the "dimes" M 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. Ha has ev ery kind of ladies' dress goods, such a* silks, Merinoes, Delaiuea, debase, Coburg cloths and Ginghams of every style and price. Among his white goods are embroi deries, laces, dress trimmings, haudksr chiefs and fine rnuslina. OF STAPLE DRF GOODS, he has bleached and brown muslins, checks, table diapers, flannels, tickings, Manchester and Lancaster Ginghams, crash and Intent of all kinds, cloths cassimeres, vealings, cotton ade and linen for pants, hosiery and glovea, boots and shoes for ladies, men, misseg boys and children, Hats and Capa^ Glassware, Queensware, crockery ware, hard* ware, Groceries, Sugar, Molasses, Coffee, Tea, Rioe, Spices, tobacco, candles, and iu short, every article usually kept in a coun try store, at the lowest prices. C 7* Country produce taken in exchange for goods. January 18, 1855. h. a. no wait, STOIGHKOKif BJKMSff, dggSXN* f> ESPECTFULLY offers his (fNQBBw professional services to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Bloomsburg and vicinity. He is prepared lo attend to all the various operations in Den listry, and is provided with the latest im proved PORCELAIN TEETH, which wiU be inserted on pivot or gold plato, to look as well as natural. A superior article of Tooth Powders, al ways on hand. All operations on the teeth warranted. VT Office near the Academy. Bloomsburg, Nov. SO, 1851.
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