BP*-Tho Eaiiton Argus says "if the devil don's get Lebo, Wagouseller and Menear, there's no use in having a devH." AND SUPPER. THE Ladies of Bloomsburg will give a Public Dinner and Supper at roe Methodist J E. Church of the same place, on Tuesday, I the 3d of February, 1857, for the purpose of furnishing their new Church now under con templation. Tinner at 1 and Supper at 7. ; The public are rsspectfully invited to et • J ami. Tickets to be had at the door.- I COKSECRATFOL ! RV divine permission, the St. Peter's ; 1 Church, in- Cooper township, Montour county, will be dedicated to the worship of the Living God, on Saturday and Sunday the „ 7th and Bth days of Febi uary proximo. jjk. Several clergy men of this vicinity, with Jv others'from abroad, will officiate on the oc- W. cation. Exercises in English and German. HP" The public are respectfully invited. . ?- A January 28, 1857. Z BRIDGE LETTING. 8• County Commissioners will recpive JL proposals at the house of Alonzo Bald win, in Benton township, until 3 o'clock, P. ' 9 M-. on THURSDAY, the I9th DAY of FEB RUARY next, lor building an open truss budge, in Benton township, over Big Fisli ingcreek. near the residence of the said Aionzo Baldwin, said bridge to be 100 feel in length, with a pier in the middle 6 leel a thick; width of bridse 16 feet. Bj. Plan and specifications can be seen on tba day and place of letting. By order of the Co. Com'rs. R. G. FRUIT, Clerk. COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, j Bloomsburg, Jan. 21,'57. J ' ' JOHN A. MOOItE. JOHN W. WILLIAMS. IVTOORE 8o WILLIAMS, General Commission Merchants, and dealers In MlttLUS 9 SUPPLIES, ATo. 51 South Water St., Philadelphia. THE eubscribers having been associated with the coal trade and mining operations generally, for several years, are prepared to supply orders for all arlicles contingent to mining purposes at the lowest rales, with cars and dispatch. Our stock comprises the following articles: OlLS—Sperm, Solar, Elephant, Bleached, -Racked, Lard, Rosin, Greasing, Linseed. iu'lSafely Lamps, Fuses, Blasting Paper, Slope I -'Chains, Ropes, all Sizes, Pulleys, Wicking, 1 * Wire Rope, Tur and Pitch. Tliornley's * Celebrated Gum Belting, Washers, Packing, -Hose. Blasting and other Powders. -Soap, Candles, &c. . MS. REFERENCES; Hodgson & Keen, Philadelphia. J. B. A. & S. Alien, " j , . Charles Miller & Co., " S. Rotliermel, Esq., " John Tltornley, E-q., " Wm. De Haven, Eq . Minersville, Pa. Hon. W. Donaldson, -Potlsville, Pa. Hon. C. W. Ptiinan, " Geo. W. Snyder, Esq , " D. P. Brown, Esq., " L. P. Biook, E-q., " J. J. Connor, Ashland, Pa. Philadelphia, Jan. 16, 1857.~1y. Office of the Columbia Coal §• Iron Co. ? S. E. Corner 4th & Walnut sis. S Philadelphia, Dee. 31st, 1856. THE Annuel Meeting of tho Stockholders and election of Directors will be held al the office of Die Company, on Monday evening, February 2nd, 1857, at 7) o'clock. P. KLA Hit, Secretary. Applications lor License. NOTICE is hereby given that the following Applications for Tavern and Eating-house Licenses, have been filed, with the Clerk ol Ihe Court of Quarter Sessions, of the Peace in and for the county of Columbia, and that the same will be presented to the Court ol Quar ler Sessions, al the next February Term, on imch day as the said Court shall designate. David Miller, Briarereek township, Tavern. Henry B Kisner, Rupert Station, do Renben F. Niee'y, Berwick, Ealing House. Frederick Issler, Bloomsburg, do do Elias Metideohall, Bloomsburg, Store. J. J. Btower, do do A. J. Evans, do do JACOB KYERLY, Clerk. Bloomsburg, Jan. 5, 1857. A Ktw Bouk lor Agents. THE life and times of Alexander Hamil tion; by Samuel M. Smucker, A. M., nttthor of the iifa autl Reign of Nicholas I, of Rus sia, &c. &. This is ihe only complete and reliable bi ography of this great man. He was lite in „innate personal friend of Washington, and by many considered his equal. 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And all witnesses prosecuting in behall of the Commonwealth against any prig oner, are also requested and commanded to be then and there attending in their proj per persons to prosecute against him, as shall be just—and not to depart without leave at their peril. Jurors are requeslt ed to be punctual in their attendance, a the time appointed agreeable to their no. ticcs, Given under my hand at Bloomsburg the 7th Jay of January, in the year of our J.ord one thousand eignt hundred and fifty-seven, and the Independence ol the United States of America the 81st. (God save the Commonwealth.) STEPHEN H. MILLER, Sh'jjr. GKANI) JIROHB--FEB. TERM, 185?, Briarereek—John Davenport, G. W.Styer, Hudson Owen. Bloom—R B. Arlhur, Charles M'Kelvy, J. O. Fuss, John H. f,eidy. Centre—G. H. Fowler. Fi-hingcreek—Russel P. Slucker, Jacob Stiicker. Hemlock—Cornelius Vnnhorn. Jacksott —Loll Parker, Nelson Kitchen. Locust—Elijah Yocum. Madison—Nicholas Barber. Monlour —Samuel Lazarus. Orange—Henry Delnng. Scott—-George Bowman, William Hngen buch, Samuel Beiz. Greenwood —John K. Eves. Sugarlnaf—John W. Kile, Joseph Cole. Pine—Robert Kinney. TRAVERSE JIRORS-FEB. TERM >57. Pine —Geo. StHckliouse, Jacob Dribelbis. Briarereek—Gilbert Fowler.Enoch Adams. Locust—John Kiiue, Jesse John, Elijah Cleaver, Davis Yeager, Jackson Campbell, William Hughes. Scoll—Silas Edgar, Abraham Snvder. Bloom—Nathan Bomboy, Michael Walter, Elisha E. Banon. Fishingcreek—'Samuel Yost. Centre—Clinton Herring, Henry Delong. Madison—John Clark. Jackson—Michael Remley. Grange—Jesse Brumslelter, George Wit mire, John McGurgte, Michael liugenbuch, William Fisher. Montour—Jacob Arnwine, Evan Welliver. Hemlock—Jesse Beers. Mifflin—C. H. Hess, Reuben Fry. Maine—Solomon Sltuman, Jesse John, Ja cob Brown. Catawissa—Abel Thomas. Conyngbam—Joshua Womer, Ml. Pleasant—John IVlordan. TRIAL LIST FOR FEB. TERM, 1857. 1. John Gerlina el al. vs. Charles V. Mann. 2. Sumnel L. MeCollock etal. u. Samuel F. Head ley. 3. William Koons vs. George L. Kline et al, 4. William Koons vs George L. Kline. 5. Frederick Beale's Exrs. vs. Philip Win tersteen el al. 6. Jonßihan Mosieller vs. Berij F. Hartman. 7. Joseph Stockhouse vs. Gilberl Fowler. 8. Jane M. Berninger vs. W. A. Kline. , 9. Malancluon Baker vs. Richard 'J'orby. i 10. Daniel F. Seybert vs. Daniel Sponen- I berg's Admr. , 11. David Rein bold M. Aaron Wolf, i 12. James Tyson et al. vs. John M.Sheldon et al. , 13. Peter Appicman et al. us. Leonard B. Ru pert cl al. 14. Hiram Brown vs. John Jones. 15. Mary Vansickle vs. Joseph Ruckle el al. J6. E. & J. Hicks vs. Will. L. Lunoe. 17. George Miller us. <Ha:worthy Fisher. 18. George Miller vs. Nathaniel Overdorf. 19. Peter App'etnan vs. Leonard B liuperl. 20. Thomas Parker us. John 11. Parker. 21. John Wagner us. Sally A. Wagner. 22. George L. Kline us Moses CofTtnan. 23. Susannah llall vs Archibald Henry. 24. Jonathan Mosieller vs. B. F. Hartman. 25. Isaac Brown us. Richart J. Lyon. 26. William Robiron vs. Wilson Ager. • 27. Isaiah Shaman us. Jacob L. Shu in an el 01. 28. Jesse Hicks us. Joseph Kirkeudatl. 29. Jacob Schuyler vs. Wilson Ager. 30. Nathan Seely vs. Daniel Spoucitberg's Admrs. 31. Fletcher 11. Dodsott Us. William Long. 32. Leon Haymutt us. Alonzr H. Ellis. 33. Calhern Tanner us. John D. Weaver. 34. Leonard S. Sdnemun vs. Gor-len R.Gofl. 35. Adam Gable vs. Benjamin Wagner. 36. William W'ioht vs. Goulen R. GofF. 37. Jonathan Modeller us. Stephen baldy. 38. Simon Koder vs. Noalt S. l-rcntiss. 39. Milton P. Miller et al. us. Clins. F.Mann. 40. Milton I'. Miller us Christian Shuman. 41. Christian Heist us. Daniel Giyger. 42. William Hopper us. Edmond Crawford. Register's Notice. NOTICE is hereby given to all lega tees, creditors and other persons interested in the estates of the respective decedents and minors, that the following adminis tration accounts have been filed in the of fice of the Register of Columbia county, I and will be presented for confirmation and allowance to the Or| hans' Court, to be held at Bloomsburg, in the county afore said, on Wednesday, the 4ih day of Feb ruary next, at 2 o'clock, P. M s 1. The account of Geo. B, Seybert, executor of Nicholas Seybert, late of Briarereek Hvp., deceased. 2. The account of Ephrsim P. Lulz, admin • istrniorcum lestamento annexo of Charles Hefiej, lata ol Bloom two., deceased. 3. The final account of John Bower, executor of Margaret Sliiieman, late of Liberty twp., deceased. 4. The account of Isaac K. ICrickbaum exec utor of John Kline, late of Benton twp., deceased; 5. The account Of Samuel Laird, deceased, who Was execu'or of James Laird, late of Madison township, Columbia county, de ceased, so far as the same was administered by said Samuel Laird, filed by Cyras Laird, administrator of Samuel Laird. 6. The account of Edmund Crawford, admin' islrator of Elizubeth Lunger, late of Benton twp., deceased. 7. The final account of Isaac Leidy, admin istrator of Philip Girlon, late of Hemlock twp., deceased. 8. The account of Isaao McKamy, adminis trator of Joseph Broshe, late of Scott twp., deceased, 9. The first and final account of Oliver Evans administrator of William T.Miller, l&te of Roaringcreek township, deceased. 10 The account of Thomas Aten, Adra'r of the estate of Samuel Atea, late or Catawis sa township, deceased. DANIEL LEE, Roister REGISTER'S OFFICE, ) Bloomsburg, Jan. 5, 1857. J SHERIFF SALE. BY virtue of several writs of venditioni ex ponas to me directed there will be expo sed to publics sate at tho Court House, in Bloomsburg, on Monday, the 2d day of Feb ruary next, at 1 o'clock, P. M., the following real estate to wit: , All that undivided moiety or half part of an undivided moiety, or half.part of three tracts or pieces of land, with a water power appur tenant thereto: first tract situate in Scott township, Columbia county, containing Fifty Right acres and eighty nine perches strict measure, be the same more or less, all of which is improved lands, bounded and de scribed as follows, to wit: On the north by land of John Ent and Peter Shng, on the east t>y a road leading Irorn Bloomsburg to Or angeville, on the south by land of Samuel Melick, on the west by lands of John White and others, whereon is erected a FURNACE, a Grist Mill, 1 two stoty frame dwelling house, 5 one and half; story frame dwelling houses, one frame barn and stable, with the ap'purto nances. Second *1 ract, situate in the town ship and county aforesaid, containing Seven teen acres and five perches strict measure, be lite same more ot less, bounded and de scribed as lollows, lo wit: By lands of John While, Andrew Crtveling and ethers. Third Tract, situate in the township ol Ml. Flea-ant and county aforesaid, containing Four acres and sixty-six perches, strict measure, be the same more or less, all of which istinunproved; bounded by lands of John White, Peter Shug and others, with the appurtenances. Seized and taken in execution as the prop erty of James Kester with notice to Samuel L. Bettle terre tenant. ALSO; At the same time and place ail that undivided moiety or half part of an undivided moiety, or half r>orl of three tracls or pieces of land with the water power appurletieut thereto : First Tract situate in Scott township, Colum- | bia county, containing fifty-eight acres und eighty-nine jierclies, strict measure, he the same more or tess, all ot which is improved land, bounded and described as follows, to wit: On lite north by lands ol John Ei.t and Petpr Sling, on the east by a road leading from Bloomsburg to Orangeville, on the south by lands o! Samuel Melick, on the wast by lands ol John White and others, whereon is erected a Furnace, a Grist Mill, 1 two story frame dwelling house, five one atid a half story dwelling houses, one frame barn, one stable, with lite appurtenances. Second Tract situaie in the township and courtly aforesaid, containing Seventeen acres and five perches strict measure, be the same more or lass; bounded and described as follows, to wit: — By lands of John White, Andrew Crivcling and others. Third Tract, situate in the town ship of Ml. Pleasant, and county aloresaid, containing Four acres and sixty-six patches, strict measure, be the stitue more or loss, all of which is unimproved; bounded by lands of John White, i'e er Shug and others, with the appurtenances. Seized and taken in execution and to be sold as the property of George Boyd, Jr., with notice to Samuel L. Bettle, terre tenant. ALSO, Al Ihe tame time arid place all that certain | I lot or tract of land situate ir. the village ol | Uohrsburg, in Greenwood township, Colum bia county, bounded and described us lollows !to wit: On the west by lot of John Black, on the north by lot of William Bitclifield, on , the east by Main Street, on the sontn by a | road leading Irom Uohrsburg to Greenwood, containing ttnee fourths of art acre, be Hie ! same more or lees, whereon is erected a two ' siory frame Taverrt House, a lrame Siable, | wiltr the appurtenances. Seized and taken in execution es the prop erty ol W. A. Kline. ALSO, | At the same lime and place by virtue of a writ of levari facias, all that certain lot, tract, piece or parce.l ot land situate in Brurcroek township, Columbia countty, bounded and described as follows, ro wit: Beginning at a stone, line of land ol Hugh Thompson & Headley & Jackson, thence north eleven de grees west one hundred and one and five tenths perches to a road, leading Irom the turnpike to the old lluminglon rood, thence along the same somh seventy-nine degrees, west forty perches to a stone, thence south eleven degrees earn one hundred and one and five-tenths perches to a stone, thence riorrh seventy-nine degrees east lorty perches to the place of beginning, containing twenty-five j acres and sixty perches, strict measure. Seized taken in execution and to be sold as the property nf Jacob Shaffer. STEPHEN H. MILLER, Sheriff. StlEniFP's Of FICK, j Bloomsburg, Jan. 5, 1856. { Orpliaiik' Court Notice. To the devisees of the estate of Robert Moore, lute of Su/rarlouf township, Columbia county, deceased: TAKE NOTICE that art application of J. C. Penninttton mid George Moore, Executors of the said estaie lo the Orpheus' Con.l ol Columbia county for an order to sell for the payment ol debis the following real estate ol the said Robert Moore deceased so far as iliu same is situate in Columbia county ; viz:— n tract ol land situate in the township of Su snrloaf in the county aforesaid and partly in tite township ot Fairmonnt in the courtly nf Luzetue, containing 262 Acres anil 54S percnes, adjoining lands of the heirs ol Sum nel Sieadmau, lands of Josiab Lockard, Kz ekiel Shultz, Jonathan Pennington and oth ers, on which is erected a Log House ar.d frame Barn ; the said Court has granted a rule Upon the devisees of the said real estate of Robert Moore deceased to appear on the first Monday of February next, and show cause why the order of sale as prayed for should riot be granted. JACOB EYERLY, Clerk of the Orphans' Court. Clerk's Oflioe, j Bloomsburr, Dec. 9, ]856. j Administrator's Notice. NO TICE is hereby given that letfers of Ad ministration de bonis non with the will annexed upon the estate of Andrew Hess, late of Su garloaf township, Columbia county, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned resi ding in the township of Greenwood. All persons indebted to the said decedent are re quested to make payment without delay, and those having accounts against the estate to prosent them for settlement to WILLIAM G. HARRIS, Administrator de bonis non cum testamento anr.cxo. j Greenwood, Dec. 16, 1856. Administrator's Notice. IVfOTICE is hereby given that letters of Administration upon the estate of Her man M. Johnson late of Scott township, Columbia county, have bepr. granted to the undersigned residing in Light Sireer in Ihe same township. 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No, 321 Broadway, N Y. THE undersigned will sell at Auction, tbeir entire stock of Clothing, &c., every Wednesday evening, and Saturday afternoon i and evening, beginning next Wednesday the 31st, until all is sold. DREIFUSS & KLINE. ' December 31, 1856. BOOK, CARD AND FANCY EPECmS3' ( ES > 22SSC23' < , THt PROPRIETOR OF THE "STAR OF THE NOfcTH," Having added to ;he fi.xtuVes oIF the "STAR" Office good and extensive JOBBING MATERI AL, is prepared to execute nil kinds of JUI) PRINTING in the , .. best CITY STYLE, and at short notice. Certificates of i Slock unit Deposite, Constitutions for Societies, Hunk Checks, Promissory Notes, Hail Iload and other Tickets, Catalogues, Paper Books, BilllJeOds, Check Kolls, Plain anil Fancy Cards, Business and other Circulars, Posters Pluin and in Colors. AHD PRINTING OP ALL KINDS Can be Procured at the "Star" Job Office, AS PROMPTLY AMD WHATLY PRINTED AS IN THE CITY. t GPUaC£> SvC£®fiaC33lH 232Q9lPaDEPEeE!.tOfV) A monthly periodical is published at this office in excellent etylo and work mans hip, and with superior material. The public are invited to call and see specimens, as \vn are determined to merit patron age by strict attention to business and superior workmanship. Bloomsburg, June 2, 1856. New Arrival of Spring and Summer Goods. era r-re T-ra Ttr. Twry. <33CE>„ HAVE just received and opened their stock of merchandize for Sprint; and Summer sales, which comprises ttie LARGEST, CHEAPEST, and HANDSOMEST assortmei.t now offered in this.TOVY'N! Having paid great attention to the selection of their entire stock, as to price and quality, tliey llatiei themselves that t hey can compete with the cheapest, and all those wishing to buy cheap, can save money by giving us a call. We have all kindi ot' Goods and Wares to supply the wants of the People. A very large lot of EADIES DRESS GOODS, French merinoes, wool plaids, alpacas, bombazines, de bases, poplins, pararneila cloths, uiohair lustres, muslin de laities, Persian cloths. Ginghams, Calicoes, &e. WHITE GOODS OF ALL KINDS, Sieves. Collars, Spencers, handkerchiefs, flouncing*, bands and trimmings, laces and edgings, bonnet ribbons, in large variety, vel vet ribbons, and braids, kid, cotton, and lisle thread gbiVes, mohair milts, &c., All kinds ot SHAWLS, broeke, Bay State, Watervilltf, black silk, cashmere, Embracer ed, &c. Also a very large assortment ol cloths, cassimers, satttnetts, vestir.gs, tweed?; jeans, beaver cloths, coating velvet, &e. HOOTS AND SHOES, OF ALL KINDS $• SIZES FOli MEN WOMAN tf CHILDREN We have a large assortment ol Hats and Caps of latest fashions. We have also Hard ware, Queensware, Cedarware, &c. Very cheap carpets, carpet bags, floor, table and car riage oil cloths, mats rugs, baskets, &c. Muslins llanncls, tickings, diapers, toweling?, drillings, &c., in abundance. YVe invite our friends and the public generally to give us a call before purchasing el-e --where. We have bought ourgoods at Lowest Cash Prices and will not be undersold by anybody, or the rest of mankind. Bloomsburg, October 28, 1855. New arrival of Fall and Winter Goods ! DAVID LOWENBZEG g NVITES attention to his rlock of cheap and fashionale rlothing nt his storeor? Mnrkt *■ street, two doors above the "American House," where he has a full assortment of men and boy's wearing apparel, including ©IBIBSS f[OX, sack, frock, gnm and oil cloth coats of all sorts and sizes, pants of all colors shawls stripes and figure, vests, shirts, cravats, stocks, collars, handkerchiefs, gloves, suspenders and fancy arliclos. N. B. He will also make to order any article of clothing at very short notice and in the best manner. All his clothing is made to wear, and most of it is of home manufac ture. Bloomsburg, April t, 1856. A E W HI A IS It E E Y A R ?) lIT BLCCNISBITHG. HlliilM S. CAKEY TTAS opened a Marble Yard al die corner of Main and Market Si reels, where he is prepared to finish the best of work from Italia;: or American Marble for £C®SfW£2I£SJIF&a Tomb-atone*, Talles, Mantles, Window-tills j and lentils. For the character and finish of his work he relers to sm-li as he lias made is this county. He will furnish designs for work or execute any that may be furnished to liim. His work shall always he satisfactory in its style and reasonable in price. Bloomsburg, Dec. 1, 1806. Executor's Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that letters testa mentary upon the estate of Nathan Oliver, lale of Greenwood township, Columbia comity, deceased, have been granted to the under signed residing in Greenwood township All persons indebted 10 die decedent are request! Ed to make payment without delay, and ilrose having accounts against the esrate to present them for payment to THOMAS OtiDF.N, Executor. Greenwood, Dec. 17, 1856. Aaslguccs' No?ice. I GECRGK W. OKIESBAC'II, ot Roaring creek township, in the county ol Columbia, having made an assignment to the undersign ed of alibis properly, for the benefit of his creditors, all persona having claims against paiu Driesbacfi o j,. hereby directed tniiroieni them to the undersigned without delay, and all persons indebted to mabo payment forth with. NATHAN DRIKSBACH, REUBEN FAHRINGER, iloaringcreek. Col. Co., ) Assignees. Due*. 29, 1856. ) f'al USLINS a yard Wide for 8 cents, and good prints for 6$ cetus just received by A. C. MKNSCII. ON MANHOOD, AND ITS PREMATURE DECAY. Just Published, Gratis, the 20 th Thousand. JBgl?3~\ A ' e(v words on the rational treut- n lent, without Medicine, of Sper vtiT-iiam-r malorrhea or Local Weakness, Nocturnal Emissions, Genital and Nervous Debility, Impotency, ami Impediments to Marriage generally. BY B. DE LANKY, M. D. The important fact that the many alarming complaint*, ofiginatlng in the imprudence and solitude of youih, may be easily removed without Medicine,is in this small tract, clearly demonstrated; mid the entirely new and highly successful treatment, as adopted by the Author, folly explained, by means of which every one is enabled to cure himself perfectly arid at the least possible cost, there by avoiding all the advertised nostrums of the day. Sent to any address, gratis and post free in a sealed envelope, by remitting, postpaid, two postage stamps, to Dr. B. DE LANKY, 17, Lispeuard 6'reel, New York City. January 5, 1857-6 in. Executors' Notice. NOTICE is hereby given that letters testa mentary upon the estate of Philip Krickbanm, late of Belnot township, Columoia connty, deceased, have been granted to the under signed residing also in the said township of Beiiiuo. Ail persons indebted to the said estate are requested 10 make payment widi out delay, and those having accounts against the decedent to present ifiem for senlement to ISAAC K. KRICKBAUM, SAM'L P. KRICKBAUM, ' Executors. Benton, Dee 4, 1856 < OLIiMIUS MALL AM) FEMALE <23 -42. ISLi 523 si£L£ "22*61 fiiizcrnc Coiinly, E'a. FIAIIE Trustees of this Institution respectfully J- announce, 'hat it will be opened for the reception of Pupils, of both sexes, on Monday October 20th next, under the immediate oaie of I'roi JAMES ANDEIbStJN, as Principal, Mr. A. is a gentleman of extensive acquire, ments. and enlarged experience as on educator anil has been connected with the most popular '•High School" of Bucks Co, for sevcrul ve-irs lie is also well and favorably known , ls u con . tributor to some of our leading educational pen ouicalt?. 1 THE COURSE OF INSTRUCTION • ' Orthography, JJefmitions, Bead trig, Penmanship, Etymology, Geography. Eng. Grammar, Composition, Arithmetic Aleehra Geometry, Mensurntion, Plane and Spherical 1 rtgoim.nelry. Surveying, Navigation. Astron oiny, &c. Hook Keeping, History, Physiology, ' and Mo,al Vh "^y- I,I„ | C as oarly nvi ntaciira* given if desired. ,!. be J*"*!? LECTURES on the Natural "If", '"u*!rated by appiopriato apparatus wi l also to given 1 SPECIAL ATTENTION win BE , ai,i TO young Ladies and Gi nlltmt n designing io quab lly themselves as Teachers N TERMS? . FOLK, FIVE and SIX In llais rcr Quarter in accordance with the studies pursued, payable one half in advance and the balance at the close of ilm Quarter. GOOD BOARD c „„ bo had in the village at a moderate price. 6 „, C /}.'• A ' ; v| " deliv "r "n address on Thysi cal, Intellectual and .Moral education, on the day of commencement, when his method ol tmpamiig instruct,, will be iilustratcd, and the tlisetpline nd management of tho chool, fully explained. Patents, Guardians, and the friomls of cduca tion generally, arc cordially invited to be pres. D. 1,. CM A PIN, I n. AT. BTEVFT7* JOHNKOUNa. N.DSTIIPS SILAS DttDSON, I JOHN YAPLE, THOMAS PEALEIJ, Columbus, H,pt, 4, 1336. Trustees. . WW FKSII ARRIVAL. * NI.iV lot ol cheap muslins and prints just received by railroc.dand for sale by A. A. C. MENSCH. j\j_RS. K. I). K. N. SOUTH WORTH writes for the Saturday Evening Post. See rnspcetus in another place! /■IHIHKT SHAWLS With silk fringe, a .a. hue lot just received and for sale by A C. MENSCH. LIST OF LETTERS, REMAINING, in the Post Office, at Blooms burg, Pa., Jan. lsr, 1867. Corooron Catharine Miliary Chester Day Samuel P Nagle Emelino Feochl Adam Ortrin Henry Giaer Elias Prosser John Gather JB Schenmerhornc C M Grores David Schrnck Mary' Holler Samuel 2 Thomas Henry Johnson Elvira Weaver Sarah Lendsev Mary Ann Yohe Sarah Land Alexander B U s h Lowm, Ship Mcßridn Rebecca Allstatter do Parsons balling for the above letters will please say they are advertised, PHILIP UNANGST, P. M. Bloomsburg, Jan. J, 1867. Notice. ALL paroti9 indebted to me over two moutbs wilicoofera favor upon me and them selves by settling up within two months. HENRY ZUPPINGER. Bloomsbnrg, Dec. SO, 18S6. The flicdiclne oftlie million. PHILOSOPHY AND FACT. The Exciting i'ause of Sickness. The blood is iho life sustaining agent. It furnishes the components ol flesh, bone, muscle, nerve and integument. The stomach is its manufactory, the veins its distributors, and the intestines the channel through which the waste matter rejected in its production# is expelled. Upon the stomach, the circula tion and the bowels, these Fills uct simulta neously, relieving indigestion, purifying the fluids, and regula'iig die excretions. TUIJ NATIONAL COMPLAINT. Dyspepsia is the most common disease among ali classes in this country. It assume# a thousand shapes, and is the primary source ol innumerable dangerous maladies; but whatever its type or symptoms, however ob stiiiule its resistance to ordinary preparations, it yields reuJily atid upidly to this searching and unerring remedy, Btii.ious affections. The quantity and quAliijr of the bile are a vital importance to Imallh. Upon the liver, the gland which secretes this fluid, these Fills operate specifically, infallibly rectifying its irregularities, ami effectually curing Jaun dice, Bilious Lie mutants, and all the varieties ol disease generated by an unnatural eondi* lion ol the organ. . . BOWKL COMPLAINT?. Unless the bowels peilorm their functions properly, the whole body sufterv. Tens of thousandsdie sinic.ally of Dysentery, Dmr rl o-a, Chronic consumption, tint! dthsr dis eases of these waste pipes ol the system The etlecl ol the Fills upon all intestinal dis orders, whether on-nal or epidemic, ia a phenomenon in medicine. By following the printed directions, the roost alarming cases of buwel complaint are promptly controlled. A Word id Females. The local debility and irregularities which .are the especial annoyances of thd weaker aex, and which, when neglected, always shorten life, are relieved for the time being, and prevented for iho lime to come, by t course of this mild but thorough alterative. 110L1.0IVAr S PILLS Are the best remedy known in the world fus , the following diseases: Asthma, Diarrhoea, Bowel Complaints, Dropsy, Coughs Debility, Colds, _ Fever and Agae, Chest Diseases, Female Complaint*, Cosiivenuss, Headaches, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stone and Grave! Influenza Secondary Symptoms Inflammation I Venereal Affections lttward weakness j Worms of all kinds Liver complaints i Lownesa of spirits Files. Sold at the manufactories of Prof. Hollo way, 80 Maiden Lane, New York, and 244 Strand London, by all respeclable Druggists and dealers in medicine throughout the U. S. and the civilized world, in Doxes at 25 cents. cts. and $1 each. WT here is a considerable saving by tak : ing the larger.aizes. N. B. Directions for the guidance of pa tients in every disorder ara affixed to each box. [Aug. 13, 1856. FIRST AKKIVAF! . OF SPUING AND MUMMER GOODS. | A C. MENCH respectfully informs t x*.* friends, customers, and the public gen eralfy that he fins just received from Phila delphia the first goods of the season, consist ing ol a large assortment of choice and de sirable |p?-.0u0D5? For llie spritu and summer trade comprising, for men's wear: Superior l>!uc!c. and Colured French Cloths, Black French Due-kins and Cassimere. black Satin and Fancy Silk Veilings. Blue, Black, Brown and Green Carabiner<i!t#i LADIES' WEAR. Elegant Black Silks, all rfua'litiss. Barege t)e [..tines and Utialli Bareges. Plain, Pink Blue and Green De Lame*. Bombazine Finish Black Alpacas. French, Scotch ami Dmnbotic Ginghams. Worked Collars, and Liue.l Handkerchiefs. Hosiery of all kinds and qualities. Calicoes ol all patterns and descriptions. PUBLISHING GOODS. Linen and Cuttivi Sheeting. Bleachbil and Unbleached Muslin*. Linen Damnvks and Till,ln Covers. Besides a large 'assortment of Boots and Shoes, Sugar, Coffee, Teas, and all kinds of Groceries. Hardware, &e., which will be sold remarkably cheap. Call at the old stand, corner 01, Alain and Market streets. Cy FLOUK & FEED always on hand, and lor sale at the lo.vest market price, for CASH. A. C. MENSCH Blonrnsburg. April 2. 1856. STO 1 7-:s JSTO I PS! STOPEsI THE undersigned informs his friend* "" J the public in general, that he has the entire interest in iho Tinware, and Stove Establishment, . on Main Stieel, one door above the Court House, Bloomsbutg. where ho is prepared la furnish Tinware, Stoves, Stovepipe, and Spouting, and all other busiiipss in his line on hiinrt nonce, anil in *ooJ orifor. The New Ilaub and William Penti Cook ing Stove, and also u large assortment of fi'arlor Moves, constantly on hand and for sate at moderate prices. , Thankful lor former patronage, he re spectfully solicits a continuance nf the same JOSEPH SHARPLESS. Bloomsbnrjj, May 6, 1856. ITISX* OF REMAINING in the Post Otficeat Catawiisa I'm. 31st, 1856. Adams A W EnllerfieUl Edwin Btlley Garret Brociors Samuel Campbell John Davis IVm. Divers Daniel 2 Ganmer Moses Hemmger John lrvi n IVm. Keiser Daniel Krisher Daniel Lewanla M A Miller Barberry 3 Meconkey David Moyer W H McHenry Wni. Melliolt J W Quemne Jot.u , Kelss C G Semonivia llanicoi Tngg David Taggart David Wolf Stephen Whiddiger James. N T - B.—Persons calling for the above letters will please eay ttey ere advertised. ~ C. RAHN, P.M. Calawissa, Dec. 31, 1856. ADMINISTIIATOK'S NOTICE NOTICE is hereby giren that 'otters of ad ministration upon the estate of Martha Schooty, late ol Madison town.hip, Colurj. bia county, deceased, have beao granted l the .undersigned residing ip Jofseytovcn Col. county. All persocs indebted to the raid decedent are requested to tKaka payment without delay, and those having accounts to pteeent them for settlement to JOHN A. Ft'NSTOW, • Admmutrui**. Jersey town 000.23,(666. jfc
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