STARTLING, BUT TRUE I AMM TO EVERYSENSIBLE WOMAN. WUt PS.HA.LEA SUFFER IN lIUALTII. No woman of drllcary in willing to dlnHone tin* ;tar ailments Incident to hur sex, even to n int>-t Intimate fomilv jihyrielan. T1;Ih modesty and delicacy In Implanted ly nature, anil neither should nor need 1* MIIIJCCUHI to the rude shock m inoN It utile In ranking known to the otlu r Hex tboen ailments I • longing exelUilvely to the female. Kx. e|t In extreme CJIPCH, her wnxltiveneM will sacri fice her health rather than her delle.aey. The conftequcncea arc eciiour, lamentable, and lift*- Tin* what at first could have loei easily remedied, or ijerhaiw better at! 11, not Incurred, become* a compli cation or diseases, not only ruining the health of the mother, and etuMltoring her day* bv alcktteM and suf fering, but cntuiiing broken constitutions unon her children, and einharroMlng, If not diet retting, the bind .ess and pecuniary prospects of the husband. I.cl every i ousibio wouian TAKE WARNING IN TIME, (tui thousands have done) by the hitter ex]>crleneo and eutiirings of others, of the dreadful coin-enuencea she entail* upon herself and those endeared to her, by her Ignorance of t'to simplest and plainest rules of health an connected with tlie marriage state, the violation of which entails disease, stillbrlng, and inlwry. I low many arc stillering from obstruct ions or irregn larlties lx'i ulinr to the female ovstem, which undermine the health, the effect ft of which they are ignorant, Hint f r which their delicacy forbids seeking medical ad vice I How ninny sutler from prolapsus uteri (faking ot t!.o womb), or fn nnjluur tubus (weakness, debility, ft c )l How many are In constant agony for many months pro ceding confinement I How many have difficult, if n-t enngerous deliveries, and slow ana uncertain recoveilesl To the question, how are these to 1m? prevented I what | shall bo done! the answer Is simple. lA.I every woman ascertain for herself, without vio* ' leuee to her delicacy, the nature and character uf the I ailment (to which she as a female is subject) tin* causes ! from which It may arise, and the proper rcmcdhs for , It* cure ami future prevention. This she eiui do ly post>esf>ing a little * dutne (nlrcwly ro**.wcd hv thousai.dsX WHICH TF.LI.X El LEY j WOMAN 'WHAT IS THE MATTER, ASH 1 TELLS HER WHAT TO HO FOR IT. in simple ] l ut chaste words, and such us she can understand. . Thla littlo volume l entitled THE MARRIED WOMAN'S PRIVATE MEDICAL COMPANION, BY DR. A. M. MAURICE AD, pnorßssoß or DIHKAEBS or WOMEN. On* Hundredth Edition (600,000) 13/JW , pj> Z'*o. (ON FINK PAPER, EXTRA RINDING, $100.) A standard work of established reputation, found •©lasted In the Catalogues of the great Trade Bales in New York, Philadelphia, and other cities, and told by ♦he principal booksellers in tiio United States. It was nrt published in 15-17, since which time FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND COPIES Lave been sold, of which there were upwards of OXE UUNDItEI) THOUSAND SEN I HV MAIL attesting the high estimation In which it is held as THE ■ ONLY RELIABLE, popular medical BOOK FOB EVERY FEMALE, the author having devoted, and still devotes, his exclu sive attention to the treatment of complaints peculiar to females, In rcsinvt to which ho is yearly consulted by thousands, both in person and by letter. Here every woman can discover, by comparing her own symptoms with those described, the nature, charac ter, causes of, and the proper remedies for her com pint.its. a 'MC wife about becoming a mother has often nod of indirection and advice of the utmost importance t her ftitur' health, will find such Instruction ami advice, ami also xplaln many symptom* which otherwise would occasion anxiety or alarm. a all the peculh.riiioe inci dent to her bituatioii are divert! fd. It Is of course impmc leahle to convey fully the va. rlous subjects treated of, as they are of a nature strictly Intended for the married or those contemplating mar riage. The revolutions contu ned In its pag*s ii.v© proved n blessing to thouoamls, as t' e Innuiin rablc let ters received by the author (which he is permitted by the writers to publish) will att sr. Extract f a Utter from a gf.ntienutn in Dnytint, Ohio. DAFTON, Hay 1,18-17. I Dr A M Mmirictnu: " My wife has been percept i olv sinking for some three verm or more, in consequeuee of her great anguish :u.l sufiering some months before and during coni't.ement : every successive one more and more debilitated and prostrated her, putting her life n imminent danger, and which W'AS on the last occaa* .D ins paired of. 1 supposed that this state of things was Inevitable, and resigned myself to meet the worst. A t this time (now about two ( months), I heard your book highly fpoki n of, as con- , t.ih.ing oonie matters re chlng my case. On its reteipt i ar.il IKTUSHI, I cannot ex R. ROW to you the rciiof it afforded j iny distresbcd mind, ami the joy lis pages imparted to my wife, on learning that the grout discovery of M. M Desomvaux provided a remedy. It opened a prospect to me whh h I little conceived was possible. No t-ecu :;laiy comiderution can ever repay the ohligations I am under to you, for having been the means of imparling to is the matters contained In "The Married Woman s i'rivat© Medical ('oinj anion." But for this, ere another year would have passed over my head, in all human probal-ili-y my vvlie would have been iu her grave tuid my children left motherless." In consequence of the universal popularity of the a rk, us evidenced by its extraordinary sale, various bo- T* -itions linve been atteinptud. :IH well on IKHI'K -i llors n* • n tiio public, by imitations of title page, R-J nrioii - di ; mis, and Biim'ptltious iiifriugemetits of c 'pyrlgbt. iinfi c: her devices and deceptions, it Ins Vcn found ta ee.-sajy therefore TO CAUTION THE PUBLIC ti buy no IhhII unless the words "Dr. A. M. M*rsi ..'*AC. ltl9 LI'H rty Street, hi. Y.," is on (and tlieeniry in the Clerks Office on the back oi) the title page; and I ay only of respect able and I ororabled. aiers, or Mod by r.-.til, and address to Dr. A. M Muurlccati. &4T Upon nee lot of One Dollar "Til 5 M/.RFIED WOMAN'S PRIVATE MEDICAL COMPANION" i & nt (mailed free) to any part of the United States, ffie i.'anoaas. anl Dritlah Province?. All Let tern mnst b r-ost-pai-t, end ad Ircccod to Dr. A. NT. MAURICEAU. , box 12?4. Ncw-Yoik City. Publishins GLkc, No. 129 i WLertir Street, New-York. rfgents in Pennsylvania. T. B. Peterson, J. M. MOPS & Bro . anil T. j Cowpeilhail, Philadelphia — Mrs. Cynthia Williatrs, Honesdalt- — Wenlz & Stark, Car iionilale—E. Flint, Williamsport—S. TUT-k, i Wilkesbarre—S. Leader, Hanover —B. Hall, Pitt6lon— J. S. Nickson ami A. K. MoCliire. Chamber.-burg —E. BT-nner, Suntneylmvn— Joseph Swariz, Bloomsburg —G. \V. F.arle, Waynesboro —J.H. Cornelius, New Berlin — G. D. Main. Mainsburg— Potter & McMaun, Beilfonte —H. A. Lance, Reading. July 26, 1855.—6 M. Trusses ! Trusses ! Trusses! C. E. NEEDLES, TRUSS AND BRACE ESTABLISHMENT, J E. w. con. or 12IH AMI RACK SIKF.KTS, I'lllLAllLLl'lilt, IMPORTER of fine French Truss ea, combining extreme lighine-s. ease arid durability with correct construction. | Hernial or rnptureil patients can be suited by remitting amounts, as below :— Sending j number of Itches round the hips, and slat- 1 ing side affected. , Cost of Single Truss, $2, $3, 84, 85. Double, 85,86, $B, and 10. Instructions AS to near, and how to effect a cure, when possible, sent with the TNIE. Also for sale, in great variety, Dr. Ban ning'S Improved Patent Body Br; CP, fnr the cure of Prolapsus Uteri ; Spinal Props and Supports, Patent Shoulder Braces, Chest ex panders and Erector Braces, aduplPd lo all with tloop shoulders and weak lungs; Enulish Elastic Abdominal Belts, Suspensories, Syr inges—male and female. Ladies' rooms, with lady attendants. August 2.' 1855. LIVERINT4BLF. S2fo 0->epas ma 0.55£3 IVOW runs anew omnibus between Blooins ■■■" burg and the Railroad Depot, which will lake 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 wish to go into any part of the county. The omnibus will leave Bloomsburg twice daily at 10J o'clock A. M., and at 3I o'clock P. M. He has also a large livery stable connected with the omnibus line, from which he can accommodate the public, with conveyances for travelling, pleasure excursions or busi ness. Bloomsburg, April 24, 1855.—1y. ilegisti-ation Certificates For the use of clergymen, justices, physi ians and other persons in registering marria ges and deaths AB required by the new Ac Assembly, can be had at Ihe office of the Star of the North." FANCY GOODS, of every description and variety, new Blyles, and fresh from New York and Philadelphia, for SBIO at the cheap store MTELVY, NF.AL & CO TRON STEEL, am/ every kind of Hard * watet or sale by McKELVY, NF.AL &Co | Grand Gift Enterprise AND CONCERTS. 60,000 GIFTS VALUED AT 860,000. Tickets SI each. E. ITNJINGBT Announces that ho has projected a series of GIFT CONCERTS, lo the pationa of which lie will distribute by lot 60,000 valuable gifts or premiums. The concerts will be given at such towns where a sufficient .nimbpr of the patrons of the enterprise reside. The times and places will be announced in subsequent bills. Each ticket will entitle the holder lo two admis sions to the concerts, and one of the follow ing pri/rtS or premiums: One three story Ilrick Hotel in Bloomsburg, opposite tlieConrt-house, now occupied by Ex-Sheriff Billmyer, valued at 810,000 One large two-story brick dwelling-house,lot and out-buildings, on Main Street of Bloomsburg 5,000 Oneitvovlory 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 bouse 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 1600 One two story frame dwelling house and lot on Main street of Blooms! ttrg 1,6"0 One two story frame dwelling house ar.tl lot on Main street of Bloomsburg 1,000 Eight corner lots ctt Centre street oi'Blooms burg. each 8450 8,600 Six middle lots on Centre street of Blooms burg, each 8400 2,409 Two buggies, each 8200 400 Two buggies, each $lBO 360 Two buggies, each $l7O 340 Tun Gold patent lever watches, SIOO 1,000 Twenty Go'd detached lever watehes, each 860 1,200 Twenty Gold cylinder escapement wall hes, each $5O 1,000 15 Geld lepitu watches, each $5O 750 | 50 Silver lever watches, each 825 1,250 50 double barrel shot guns, each $2O 1,000 10 " " " 816 160 I 10 Bifles, each 814 140 10 Allen's revolvess, each 812 120 10 Colt s revolvers, each 820 200 20 paits pistols each 82 40 1000 Gold pencils, each S3 3,000 1000 Silver pencils and pen holders, each 82 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 w ill be paid over to John K. Grotz, lo be deposited by him in the Bank of Dan ville, to the credit ol the projector, for the security of the ticket holders. When the tickets are all sold notice will be given ill the public prints for the ticket holders to meet at some designated lime and t place, to choose a Committee who shall dis tribute the gifts as the shareholders shall de termine. REFERENCES as lo the above property: William Snyder, Robert F. Clark Esq , R, B. Menagh, R. W. Weaver Esq., or Rob ert B. Arthur, Bloomsburg, Columbia coun ty, l'a. All orders for tickets must be addressed, post-paid, money enclosed, to E. Unangst, Bloomsburg, Columbia county -Pa , and the tickets will be promptly forwarded to any address. Mr C. F. Knapp will act as general cor responding agent at Bloomsburg lor the pro prietor. The dirUil ulicn will tnkc place on the 251h ilny nl Dei en her, 1655, or sooner if the tick, •e s roc all n!d. 'J lie ticket holding in each con• IV sI ell select one person on the 21st diy rf Oriel i r to distribute the gills as the ticket colder* shall direct. I lie committee will select suih | lt enumerated above, all of which will be sole at the lowest market rates, by JOHN Will iE, Importer and Dealer, 497 Market Street, Above 13lh, Philadelphia. GREENWOOD SEMINARY AT MILLYILLE, COLUMBIA CO.. PA For Yciilh ol" liotli Sews. H.ll Ul'ltUEtiN, I'HIStirAL. rrtlllS Iristilution which has been in sue -L cesslul operation lor several years has recently been enlarged to give belter accom modations for boarders and increased facili ties for Tuition, &c. Each quarter of the School year consists of eleven weeks, ami the next session will commence en the 13th of August, but pu pils will be taken at any season. It: addition to the constant attention of the Principal, the services of an experienced teacher have been procured. Instruction will be given in all the English branches usually taught, anil also in Latin. Natural Philosophy and Astronomy will be illustrated by approptiate apparatus and ac cess given to a Library and the use of Math ematical instruments. Books anil Statione ry will be provided for all who desire. UISUtSCSo TUITION, $3.50, $4 and $4.50 per quarter, graded by the course of study. Boarding, Tuition, Washing, Lights, &e., #24 per quarter, one-hall payable quartetiy in advance. further particulars address the prin cipal. Alillville, July 6, 1855. BLANKS! BLANKS!! BLANKS 77 DEEDS. SUMMONS, EXECUTIONS, SUBPfENAS, AND JUDGMENT NOTES, paper and desirable forms, fo- sale at the ollti-e of the <'Su r of the North." fßp HI BET SHAWLS with silk fringe, a JL fine lot just received and for sale by A C. MENSCH. STONE COAL, FOR CASH, for sale at the Canal or in town at the store of Oct 11, '65. A. J. EVANS. I'hilad'a. and Heading lt> It. SUMMER A RRANGEM ENT.— 1855. The Great Northern and Western U. S. Mail Routes. Speed increased and fare reduced. Little Schuylkill, Caltawissa, Sunbury and Erie, Williamsport and Elmira Railroad. Through to Buffalo, in 16 hours. " Niagara Falls, 1 16 " " Detroit, ' 24 " " Chicago, ' 34 " I '• St. f.ouis. ' 43 " nr Ticket Office—N. W. corner Sixth and Chestnut streets, and Philadelphia and Read ing R. R. Depot, corner of Broad and Ninth I streets. On and after Monday, May 7th, Three Pas senger Trains will leave the Philadelphia and Reading Railioad Depot, corner of Broad iind Vine streets, daily, (Sunday's excepted,) us follows: DAY EXPRESS— 6 A. M. Stopping at Phrenixville and Reailing only. Connecting with the Caltawissa, Williams port, and Erie, and Williamsport and Elmira i Railroad; arriving at Elmira at 4 o'clock P. M., connecting with New York and Erie and Buffalo; and from thence, via. Steamers on Lake Erie, or on Lake Shore Railroad, to Cleveland, Toledo, Monroe, Sandusky and I Detroit. Also, with Elmira, Canaiulaigua with New York Central Railroad, East and WeH, and at Suspension Bridge wilh the Great Western and Michigan Central Railroad for Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, and all points in Canada and Western States. Only one change ol Baggage between Phil adelphia and Canada or the Lakes. DAY EXPRESS—Breakfast at Port Clin-' r ton and Dinner at Williamsport. NIGH T EXPRESS—Tea at Port Clinton. Passengers purchasing Tickets by tins Line have the privilege of stopping at any of the above points, and resuming their seats at pleasure. Fare from Philadelphia to Tamaqun, - $2 95 Caltawissa, • 4 35 j Rupert, ... 4 40 i Danville, 4 60 ' Milton, • - 5 15j Williamsport, • - 5 00 Elmira, - 7 00 j Jefferson, - - 7 65 i Siarkev, • 7 95 Penn Van, - 8 00 Gorham, • - 8 00 [ Geneva via. Gorhant, • 8 00 " Steamer J. Arnd', • 8 00 Canandaigua, • 8 00 Houeoye Falls, ... 8 50 Caledonia, 8 8' Le Roy, ... 8 Baia-via, 9 ol> - Rochester, - - - - 8 60 Buffalo, via. N. Y. arid E., and Buffalo ami N. Y. City, ... io | Buffalo, via. Tonavranda, - 10 I Niagara Falls, via. Elmira, Canandai gua S: Niagara Fulls R. R. • 10 " " via. Buffalo, 10 00 Suspension Bridge, • - 10 00 ) Cleveland, - - 11 70 I Toledo, • 14 75 Cincinnati, - 16 00 Detroit, via. Rail, - ... 16 00 " Buff. & Lake, • 16 00 Chicago, via. Great Western & Mich igan Central R. R. - • 20 00 Chicago, via. Buffalo and Lake Shore Mich. Southern U. R., - • 20 00 j Chicago, via. Buff., Lake and Mich. Central IS. R. • - 20 00 j Rock Island, ... 25 00 i E. T. HUBBELL, Ticket and Freight Agent, N. W. cornet Sixth and Chestnut sts, G. A. Nrcoi.i.s, Superintendent Philadelphia | j and Reading Railroad. T. Kr.Krssoctf, Superintendent Caltawissa, 1 William-port and Erie Railroad. ! HENRY COFFIN, Superintendent Williams- I port an ! Elmira Railroad. | July 19, 1855.—tf. sraw 8; 5 \ Iti.GOWSlil'ftK. EPHRAIM ARMSTRONG j | 3AS taken charge ol a new marble works j *-"■ at the corner of Main and Market St., j Bloomsburg, where the public can he served j with I I livery kind of Marble Work, j executed in the best style of the Art, and at j ; the lowest living prices. ! Thankful for past favors, Mr. Armstrong ! j will execute all ordeis that may be left with i i him for Toiub-stoucs, Tombs, Monuments, i Door and Window Sills, steps of inarblo or j ' sandstone, Mar.tles, or any thing else in the j | department of marble masonry. 'The stock j :on hand and engaged consists of the best I ITALIAN AND AMERICAN MARBLE; \ I and LETTERING will he done in English or | German. E. ARMSTRONG, j j Bloomsburg, Feb. 1, 1855. I)r. FRANCIS €, HARRISON, WOULD respectfully inform the citizens i of Bloomsburg and vicinity, that he | has commenced the practice of Medicine and \ Surgery therejand i elicits ashare of public pa- | tronuge. He can always be found at the Ex change Hotel opposite the Court House. j Bloomsburg, March, Ist, '55. LEATHER- Fritz, llciidry & Co., | No. 29 NORTH 3d ST., PHILADELPHIA, MOROCCO MANUFACTURERS, CARRIERS & IMPORTERS OF FRENCH ! J CALF-SKINS, and deahrs in Red and 1 I Oak SS-.X 1.M78M c A;/i Feb 6, 1855. I—y. H3E7T ARRIVAL OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS ! IIIRAITI AY. THORNTON HAS JUST recei'od and opened a new and splendid assortment of For Fall and Winter, at his sloio on Main street below Market, to which he invites the attention ot the public. His assortment will compare in price and quality with any to be found on this side of Philadelphia, and includes Q T JEE NSII 'A 11E, HARDWARE, GLASSWARE, H\ TS, CAPS, ROOTS AND SHOES. He has on hand every desirable and fash ionable style of Cloths, plain and fancy cus simere's LADIES' DRISS GOODS. MERINOS.CORURG CLOTHS. CASH MERES, SHAWLS, SILKS. DELAINS, GINGHAMS PRINTS, ' and every article of HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS. SHEETINGS TICKINGS, CHECKS, ETC. His slock is selling fast, and will be re plenished every few weeks, for his motto is ''small profits and quick sales." Call and see our goods. We charge noth ing for showing them, and will always take country produce in pay at the market prices. Bloomsburg, Oct. 16, 1856. Fresh Arrival! A NEW lot of cheap muslins and prints **• just received by railroad and for sale by A.C. MENSCH. Business Directory. DloomoburcD Jsn. lIIRAM AY. THORNTON. MERCHANT. —Store on the South side of Mam Street, second square below Mar ked h DAVID LOAVENBERG, STORE, on Main street, two dopps abnve the 'American House." SIMON DREIFUSS, & Co. fiI.OTHING STORE in the 'Exchange Block,' opposite the Court house. A. J. EVANS. MERCHANT. —Store on the upper part of Main street, nearly opposite the Episcopal Church. *7cTSIIIVE, MANUFACTURER OK FURNITURE AND CABINET WARE.—Wareroom in Shive's Block, on Main Street. A.M. RUPERT, rrtJNNER AND STOVE DEALER JL Shop on South side of Main street, be low Market. JOSEPH SIVARTZ. BOOKSELLER. Store ill the Exchange Block, first door above the Exchange Hotel. RW-WEAYER, ATTORNEY AT LAW—Office on the floor of the ''Star" Building, on Main street. VIIARI'LESS & MELICK, IjxOUNDERS AND MACHINESTS. Build . ings on the alley between the "Exchange and "American House." DARN AII DUUPERf, f | tAILOR.—Shop on the South Side of Main i Street, first square below Market. A, MENSCH, MERCHANT. —Store North West corner of Main and Maiket S':eets. lIIRA.M l'. lIOAVER, DENTIST.—Office near the fS Academy on Third Street. M'KELVY, NEAL & CO., AI ERCHANTS.—Northeast corner of Main and Market streets. SIIARPLESS & MELICK, VfANUFACTURES AND DEALERS IN All STOVES, TINWARE See.— Establish merit on Main street, next building ebove lie Court-house. I HENRY ZU P P IN GE K, CLOCK and WATCHMAKER, south side of Main street, above the Railroad. Every kind of disorder in jewelled or oth | er newly iuvented Escapements faithful! re paired. PURD 0N S D I GES T . A NY Justice of the Peace wishing to pur •'"chase a copy of Purdon's Digest,can be accommodated by applying at he this off - e "EXCHANGE ECTEL " AND K. It. OMNIBUS LINE. I rpHE undersigned respectfully informs his • A Iriends and the public thai he has taken THE EXCHANGE HOTEL, IN HI.OOMSBUIIG, Iccaied ort Main Stfet, direoily opposite the Court House, which has been thoroughly re paired and improved, where ho is prepared io accommodate his customers with good fare and to general satisfaction. He has also in connection with the EX CHANGE HOTEL. an ecellent ODrrex rr\ oaS3 ££a£i.EEicE> s running regularly several times per day, to ' and from the Depot on the arrival of the Cars, by which passengers will be pleasant , ly conveyed to the Depot Station, or taken ! Irom and relumed to their residences, if de j sired. He will always be happy to entertain j end accommodate his friends to the ut most of his abilities. JOHN SNYDER, j Bloomsburg, Sept. 20, 1855. SAVING IT N l OF THE l r . 8. Insurance, Annuity & Trust Co. I S. E. eor. of Third & Chestnut Sts, PHIL'a. | CAPITAL 250,000. MONEY is received on deposit daily.— The amount deposited is entered in a j Deposit Book and given to the Depositor, or | if preferred, a certificate will be given. ! All sums, large and small, ore received, ; and the amount paid back on demand, with ! out notice. j Interest is paid at the rate of five per cent., j commencing from the day of deposit, and | ceasing tomteen days previous to the with j drawal of the money. i On the first day of January, in each year, j the interest of eneh deposit is paid to the I depositor, or added to the principal, as he may prefer. ! The Company have now upwards of 3,- | 500 depositors in the City of Philadelphia j alone. I Any additional information will be given I by addressing the Treasurer. DIRECTORS: jS R. Crawford, Pres't. Wm. D. Godwin, jL. Johnson Vice Pres't. Paul B. Goddar.l, George MeHonry, [II,* nj. W. Tingley, James Devereux, I Jacob L. Eloranco, Gnstavus English. ! PLINY FISK, Secretary If Treasurer. J. C. OEHLSCHLAGEU, Teller £ Interpreter. September 6,1855. —ly. GREAT REDUCTION J.V THE PRICE OF FALL & WINTER GOOD*. AC. MENSCH has just received a new * and complete assortment of seasona ble goods which he offers for sale at the old stand upon the best of bargains. From his FULL NEW STOCK lie can supply every reasonable want of his customers and the public. He has received a variety ot new style driss goods, and every thing to make up a complete assortment of DRY GOODS. GROCERIES, Hard-ware, Queens-ware, Cedar-ware, Hoi loware, Drugs, Fish, Salt, Coal, Plaster, Iron, Nails, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, &c., &c. In short, every thing usually kept in coun try Stores, to which he invites the public generally: r EF.Casb; Lumber, Old Iron, and Coun try Produce taken in exchange lor Goods, at the highest market price. A. C. MENSCH. Bloomsburg, Oct. 4, 1855. TITBUILDEUS & CONTRACTORS! THE undersigned is prepared to undertake and finish in the best workmanlike style all work in the department of BS.IGZLA7IH&. He will personally superintend the work, and find a sufficient number of good hands for whom he will be responsible to do all work, he undertakes at the shortest notice. Work will be done to order either by contract or by lime. GORDON R. GOFK. ! Bloomsburg, May 30, 1855. ExaXSTOUB . ■sr&WißSam THE ROCKET iESIULAPIUS; OR, EVERT ONE HIS OWN PHYSICIAN. ®RPHE FIFTIETH -A Edition, with One hundred F.ngiavings. showing Diseases and Mal formations of the human (System in every shape and form. To which ia odjed a Treatise on the Diseases of Females, being of the highe-t impoitance to mar ried people, or (hose con templating maritage. By WILLIAM YOUNG, M. D. Let r.o father be ashnmcd the present a copy of the Aesculapius to his child. It may save him from an early grave. Let no young man or woman enter into the secret obligations of mar ried life without reading the Pocke Aesculapius Let no one suffer from a haeknied Cough Pain in the Side, restless nights, nervous feelings, and the whole train of Despeptic sensations, and given up by their physicians, bo another momont without consulting the AESCULA PIUS. Hove the married, or those about to be married any impediment, read this truly useful book, as it has been the means of saving thou sands of unfortunate creatuies from the very jaws of death; Any person sending twenty five cents, en closed in a letter, will receive ono copy of this book, by mail, or five copies will lie sent for one dollar. Address, Dr. W. Young, No, f52 Spruce street, Philadelphia.' Post paid. No 152 Spruce St., Philadelphia. Sep. Ist, 1854-ly. F7~H7 SMTTY FORT MONNAIE, POCKET BOOK, AND Dressing Case Vlaiiuf :i<'tnrer N. IF, cor. of 4th and CI est nut Sts., PHILADELPHIA, ALWAYS on hand a large and varied as ■'* sortmen. of Port M'.niiaies, Work Boxes, PocKet Books, Cabas, Bankers Cases, Traveling Bags, Note Holdors, Backgammon Boards, Port Folios, Chess Men, [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., Phila. N. B.—On the receipt of #l, a Superior Gold Pen will be sent to any part of the U. Slates, by mail; describing pen, thus, medi um, hard, or soft. Philadelphia, April 5, 1855. 1-y. STOVES! STOFESJ STOVESi SIIARPLESS S,- 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 sueh as Tin, Sheet Iron, Hollow Ware, Brass Kettles, Cast Iron Sinks, Frying Pans, Stove Pipes, all kinds of Tin H'are, Broom Wire $-c., at extremely low Prices. Among their variety of CrCC2£ STOVES, 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 men tion. Also Parlor Grates, Office and Parlor Move*, in great variety. Tin Roofing, Gutters, Lead ers, and all kinds of work made to order, at the shortest notice. Repairing of all kinds attended to. j Bloomsburg, April 27th 1854,-tf. NOTICE! j 1 IVOTICE is hereby given that the under-I i aw signed citizens of Bloomsburg Columbia ! county Pennsylvania, will apply to the next Legislature for a Charter for a Bank to be I located at Bloomsburg, to be called the " BLOOMSBURG BANK" with banking priv | il'tges of issue, discount and deposit, with a | capital of two hundred thousand dollars. Daniel Snyder; Wm. Robison, i L. B. Rupert, J. Ramsey, Wm. Snyder, R. B. Arthur, i E. Mendenhali, Ephraim P. Lulz, j j A. J. Sloan, Joseph Sharpless. ] Lloyd Paxton, Wm. Sloan, Geo. Weaver, S. Mendenhali, Bloomsburg, June 20, 1855.—6 m. Original Novel by N. I*. Willis. | THE HOME JOURNAL FOR 1856. NEW AND BRILLIANT SERIES. On the filth of January next, the first num ber of the NEW SERIES FOR 1856, of this well-known FAMILY NEWSPAPER wili be issued, with new type and new attractions ; the principal one is of the kind which has been proved, by both American and Euro pean periodicals, to be the most acceptable and popular, vizA Novel in Serial Num-1 bers. The title is " PAUL FAi\E ; OR, PARTS OF A LIFE ELSE UNTOLD. A HOVEL," BY N. P. WILLIS. In addition to this new feature, a series of original sketches, songs and ballads by G. P. Morris, and an original novelette, in verse, founded upon fact, called " The Story of a Star." by J. M. Field, are among the induce ments lor new subscribers to commence with the first number of the year. Besides tho contributions and labor of the Editors, the Home Journal will contain the Foreign and Domestic Correspondence of a large list of contributors—the spice of the European Magazines—the selections of the most interesting publications of the day—the brief novels—the piquant stories—the spark ling wit and amusing anecdote—the news and gossip of the Parisian papers—the per sonal sketches of public characters—the stir ring scenes of the world we live in—the chronicle of the news for ladies-the fashions the lac's and outlines of news—the pick of English information—the wit, humor and pa thos of the times—the essays on file, litera ture, society and morals, and the usual vari ety of careful choosings from the wilderness of English periodical literature, criticism, poetry, etc. We need not remind our read ers that we have also one or two unsurpass ed correspondents in the fashionable society of New- York, who will give us early news ol every new feature and style of elegunce a mong the leaders of the gay world. TERMS.—For one copy, $2 ; for three cop ies, ss—or one copy for three years, —al- I ways in advance. Bubscribe without delay. Address MORRIS & WILLIS, Editors and Proprietors, 107 Fulton-Street, New-York. Engravings for Newspaper* ami magazines. THE subscriber has several thousand en gravings of various subjects and sizes, suita ble for illustrating newspapers and maga zines. He offers tho use of them for taking casts or printing, to the editorial fraternity on very moderate terms. Address, JOHN FROST, March 29, 1855. PHILADELPHIA. THE GREAT NATURAL REMEDY FOB i Indigestion mid Dyspepsia. MI. norn„ Tn " W p|H. J. S. HOUGHTON'S PEPSIN, the true Diges irtrS Nf '' VB Fluid, or Gastric Juice, Tr , y still holds the first place a -jW - m ong all the various reme fkaSLLiiWll j j pb j n( |[, ese painful and de si ructive complaints. It is Nature's own spe cific for an unhealthy stomach. No art of man can equal its curative powers; and no j sufferer from Indigestion & Dyspepsia Bhould fail to fry It. Agenfs supplied at Ho. 11, N. EIGHTH St., PHILADELPHIA. CiTSold by E. P. Lutz, and J. R. Mover. March 29, 1855. DOLLARD, PREMIER ARTISTE IN HAIR, 177 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, In i ventorof the Celebrated Gossamer Ventila ting Wig and Ealslic Band Troupees. Instruc tions to enable Ladies and Gentlemen to measure their own heads with accuracy. For Wigs. Inches. No. 1 The round of the bead. 2 From forehead over the bead to neck, j 3 From ear to ear over the 'op. 4 From ear :o ear around the forehead. | Toupees If Scalps. Inches. j No. 1 From forehead to back as far as bald. 2 Over forehead, as far as required. | 3 Over the crown of the head. I R. Dollard has always ready fo' sale a j splendid stock of Gentlemen'? Wigs, hall J Wigs, Frizots, Btaids, Curl.-, 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 I.eibs and roots, the most successful article ever produced foi preserving the hair from falling out or changing color, restoring and | preserving it in a healthy and luxuriant I stale. Among other reasons why Dollard's | Hair Cutting Saloon maintains its immense popularity, is the fact that his tonie is ap plied to every head of hair cut at his estab lishment; consequently, it is kept in belter preservation than under any other known ap plication. It being thus prac'tcally tested by thousands, offers the greatest guaranty of its efficacy. Sold wholesale and retail at his old pstab lishment, 177 Chestnut Street, opposite the State House. 11. Dollard has at list discovered the ne plus 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, as may be desired, and 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. Dollard, 177 Chestnut Street, Philadel phia, will receive attention. Philadelphia, Oct. i2th, 1851—ly. SPRING- & SUMMER GOODS CHEAP! A. J. EVANS KTAVING purchased the interest of Mr. xx Appleman in the new store nearly op posite the Episcopal Church, has received a new assortment of Spring and Summer goods which he ofiers to old customers and uew at GREAT BARGAINS. Among his ladies' dress goods are silks, berages, chintzes, debaizes, lawns,ginghams, poplins &e. He has GENTLEMEN'S' 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 caps, embrucing every style and quality. Also, a large and varied assortment ol Parasols and Ribbons. DOMESTIC'S.— Bleached & unbleached Muslin, Checks, Tickings, Jeans, Drills, Ta ble-diaper, Bagging, Toweling, Table-lin ens, &c. | ROOTSSHOES. —A large assortment j of Men's, Women's & Children's Boots and Shoes, Jenny Lind & buskin Shoes at very low prices. GROCERIES. —A large assortment of Groceries, such as Sugar, Coffee, Molasses Rice, Teas, &c., &c. 1 Ready made clothing, spring fashion, i Ey The highest price always paid for : grain or county produce of any kind. ; Bloornsburg, April 26, 1855. Cabinet Ware Rooms, 8. c. *IIIVI' RESPECTFULLY invites the attention of of the Public to 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 to that of Philadelphia or New York cities, and at as low prices. He has Sofas of different style and prices, from 825 to 860. Divaris, Loun ges, Walnut ar.d Mahogany Parlor chairs, Rocking and easv chairs, Piano stools, and a variety of upholstered work, with Dressing and parlor bureaus, sofa, card, centre and pier tables, detashus, chefleniers, whatnots and comodes and all kinds of fashionable work. His clock of bureaus, enclosed and common washstands, dress-tables, corner cupboards, sofas, dining and bteakfast ta bles, bedsteads, cane seat and common chairs, is ihe 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 mattrasses fitted to any sized bedstead,which are superior for durability and comfort to any bed in use. Bloornsburg, April 6th 1854. tf. I2D Oa S2T iLS H. a. HOTTER, JQBk T? F.SPECTFULLY offers his UTrfpty 1 ?* professional services lo the Ladies and Gentlemen of Bloornsburg and vicinity. He is preparedto attend to all the various operations io Den tistry, and is provided with the latest im proved PORCELAIN TEETH, which will be inserted on pivot or gold plate, lo look as well as natural. A superior article of Tooth Powders, al ways on hand. All operations on the teeth warranted. Ey Office near the Academy. Bloornsburg, Nov. 20, 1851. "PRESS ARRIVAIT /~hl' Muslin Detain, Brage Delain, Cbam brage, Calico, Muslin, Ladies' Black & Fancy Gaters, Boots and Shoes, Iron, Steel, Nails, Fish, Coflee, Sugar, Tea, ko., &c. A. C. MENSCH. August 21, '55. fancy Paper* Envelopes, Pens, Ink, Writing sand. &c an be found at the cheap Book store of | JOSEPH SWARTZ, 1 ESSENCE OF COFFEE. For sale alihe t cheap store of A. J. EVANS. £u '2. & **** TO THE FASIIONABLE AND 683. r pHE 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 he 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. His shop is at the old stand, (ton well known to need further notice) where ha may at all times be found, seated upon the bench of repentance, steadily drawing out the thread of affliction, hopeing it may in the end provu 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, Wheat Ry. Corn,Oal®, Potatoes, and with ail now and then a little CASH will come mighty handy from those who are back standing on hte book. 6 Remember, gentlemen, that in all cases " the laborer is worthy of his hire." BERNARD III'PERT. Bloornsburg, April 14th, 1853. moss* brother, No. 12 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS & BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS, tZ EEP a complete assortment of SCHOOL. xv MISCELLANEOUS and MEDICAL BOOkb, Blank and Memorandum Books, Writing, Loiter and wrapping papers, fine Pocket Cutlery, &c., to which they invite the attention of country merchanm and others. The 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 ready-made, or ruled to particular pat tern, Blank account Books of every size and description, suited for Banks, Insurance Companies and County Court Records, the quality of which is warranted both as regards paper and binding. They employ none but the best workmen and use first class materials. ty Orders from a distance will receive particular attention. Masonic atul Odd Fellows' Regalia and I üblicatious for individuals, members and Lodges, the most extensive assortment to be found in the United Slates. Philadelphia, March 29, 1855-6 m. CIKIIYOIKCOIkII, BY THE USE OF Killer's Syrup ol* Tar, j WILD CHEIIRY, and WOOD NAPHTHA. A SLIGHT COLD, accidentally acquired, through neglect or improper treatment, may result in that worst of all diseases, con'- sumptiou, 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 obtained as a cough medi cine, is a sure guarantee of its usefulness in all diseases of the throat and lurigs, and all who use it will be certain to obtain relief. For sale by all the storekeepers in this, and adjoining counties, ami wholesale by the proprietor. I. L. HITTER, No 7 South Front st., Philadelphia. Jan. 28, 1855. Arthur's Patent Self-Sealing Cans. For Preserving Fresh Fruif, Tomatoes ut injury to the can, aro 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 mav have fiesh fruit j and tomatoes on their tables alt winter at ! summer prices. ' PRICKS.—Pint Cans 52.00; quart 82.50; Hall-gallon 83.50; three quarts 84.25; gallon" 85.00 per dozen. 'The different sizes nest, in order to secure economy in transportation. Country Storekeepers will lind this new article one of ready sale. Manufactured and sola b,y ARTHUR, BURNHAM St CO No. 60 South Tenth St., Philadelphia. July 26, 1855.—3 m. TEH WAffl AWB STOVjjj Establishment. rTMR UNDERSIGNED, respectfully in forms his old friends and custo nera,dial he has purchased his brothel's interest in' the ■lliove establishment, and the concorn will here, after be conducted by himself exclusively. He has just received and olfois for sale the c|l largest and most extensivo assortment merit uf FANCY BTOV Eci ever intro duced into this market. Stovepipe and Tinware constantly on band and manufactured to order. All kinds of re pairing done, as usual, on short notice, J lie patronage of old frients and now cus tomers is respectfully solicited. A.M. RUPERT. Idloomsburg Jan. 12, 1853. 51-tf TH O MAS BUTL ER, No. 7 South Seventh Street, F HILADELPHIA; 11/f anufaolnrer of strong Tinware, Copper, Tin and Zinc Bathing Tubs, Bathing Pans, anil every kind of batning apparatus. Also deed and paper boxes. Prompt attention given to or.to—4 -rorW, and a— J. ,„icruiiy lorwpjued on orders. Philadelphia, August 17th, 1854. Administrator's Notice. TVOriCE is hereby giver, that letters of ad ministration upon the estate of Joseph i Eck, late of Berwick, Columbia county, de- I ceased, have been granted to the undersigned J residing in Briarcreek township. All peisons I indebted to said estate, are requested to mako 1 payment without delay, and those having ac- 1 counts against tho estate to present them for settlement to JOSEPH PILKLNGTON, Briarcreek, Oct. 17, 1855. Adm'r Administrator'*! Notice. I IVOTICE is hereby given that letters of ad- / ministration to the estate of John Old, j late of Hemlock township, in the county of J Columbia, dee'd, has been granted by the Register of said county to Levi Aikman who ' resides in Center township, and Frauklin Mcßride who resides in Hemlock township in said county. All persona having claima— ro demands against the estate of the said dev cedent are requested to present to the admin istrators or either of them without delay, and all persons indebted to make payment forth with. LEVI AIKMAN, ~ , FRANK. McBRIDE, Qotober 25, 1855. ' CITRAYSHEEP!—Came to the rnMffljy of the subscriber, ia sfff TO Orange township, Columbia Co., J mmnmern about the Ist of October last,SlX I STRAY SHEEP. The owner is requested to prove properly, pay charges and take them away, or they will be sold according to law. BENJAMIN HAYMAN. Orange twp., Nov. 8, 1855. DRAWER GOODS, Spotted Swiss, Beg Jaconell Mull, Cambric, Swiss Muslin Bishop Lawns, sale Bard Muslin just receiv! Ed at the Store of A. C. MENSCH JV|i SLINS a yard wide tor 8 cents, and * good prints for 61 centa just received by A. C MENSCU.