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 | l<nc as will I c most convenient.
E. UNANGST.
Bloomsburg. Nov 22, 1854.—6 m.
LEATHER AND FINDINGS.
riIHE subscriber respectfully invites the at
■* tendon of dealers and others, to his large
anil well selected stock of Leather and Find,
ings, which is kept constantly Iresh by repeated
drafts upon tb manufacturers of this country
and of Eurcy and which is made up in part
of the following articles, vi* . I'he best Oak
and Rid Sole ; Slaughter. Skirting and Dainng.
Ed do.; Harness, llridlo. Band and Welt Leath
er; Thong and Lacing do. - Wax Upper, Boot
Grain, Huff and Split do.; City Sluug, K.ps
Suited and Collar do.; City. Country, French
and Patent Call Sk-us ; Boot Leg Moroccos,
Buck Skins. Pad skins,Chamois,and Morocco*;
Bindings and Linings of almost every descrip
tion; Shoe Thread, Patent Th-ernl, Silk, Boot
Cord, I.see, a.id Silk and Union Galloons;
Black anil Colored English Lasting, Worsted
Uppers.and Crimped Fronts and fooiinge; Awls
Tucks, Needles, Eyelet and Crimping Machines
and Eyelets; Steel, Iron, Copper and Zinc Nails,
Files, Hasps, Knives; Rubbers, Pegs, Bristles;
an! Bout Web; Hammers, Bootand Shoe Trees,
Lasts, Crimps, Clamps, Handles. Gum, Color,
Cod Live? ano Tanners Oil; Shoe Tools and
Currier's Tools ol all kinds, ready for use, be
sides many other articles n >t 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
<f*c., by ffcnnctical Sealing.
nMIESfi cans, which arc scaled liy the house-
L keepers Uhout the aid of a tinner, and
open easily with >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.