STAR OF THE NORTH.
R. W. WEAVER. EDITOR.
IHoomnburg, Wednesday, June 3, 1857.
Democratic Nominations.
FOB GOVERNOR^
WILLIAM P. PACKER.
of Lycoming County.
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER,
NIMROD STRICKLAND.
of Chester County.
UTAH AND THE MORMONS'.
It is very evident that since Kansss proves
barren ia political capital the enemies of De
mocracy are looking toward Utah for a new
source of agitation. Bat so long as it shall
stand upon the records of the republic that
Millard Fillmore signed the bill ereeting
Utah into a territorial government without
any prohibition of polygamy, and that Clay
and Webster voted for that bill, we think
the mischief-makers had better keep pretty
quiet. Some poor fools (ry to abuse (he
Democratic party because Brigham Young
i a Governor of Utah. Let them remember
tbat Milliard Fillmore first appointed him
Governor of the territory, and oontinued him
in that position during hie whole adminis
tration; although it was well known years
before, while the Mormons yet lived in Illi
nois,. that these people were polygamists;
and their conduct was such a daily violation
of the laws that tbe citizens of Illinois could
not live with tbem. In 1855, when the Pres
idential nominations became topics I>f con
versation in Utah, Brigham Yonng said to
Chief Justice Kinney, in the presence of Li
dian Agent Hurt and United States Attorney
Holm an that "if Mr. Fillmore is renominated
for Pieiident, I unit send a hundred elders to
the States to electioneer for him." This onght
to settle the Know-Nothing wing of tbe Op
position.
But we have a word for the Republican
pirty. You trample upon the law of the
land in the Dred Scott esse, and even upon
the Constitution of the republic when your
Massachusetts Legislature passes a person
ally liberty bill, and your co-adjutors in Bos
ion attempt to rescue the fugitive slave Burns,
ven shooting a United Stales officer in that
attempt. Surely you ought not to .complain
if tbe Father of Deseret transgresses .RIBO. —
He is no doubt wrong, but we can sefl no
difference between his offencs and yours.-
He disobeys one Jaw—yon tample on an- I
other.
True, yon justify by saying yon have an
instinct which to yon is a "higher law" than
statutes or courts. But Rrigliam Young also
follows hit instincts, which instead of induc
iog him to shoot a United Stales Marshall
tempt htm to indulge his lust in a harem.—
Hie passions are evidently of a somewhat
different kind from yours, but we can see
no good reason why he has less right than
you to follow them in defiance of law. He
pleads the example of Solomon and the pa
triarchs, and his instincts, as a "higher law"
just as you plead about your instincts against
the fugitive Flave law. You refuse to respect
the law of the Died Scott case—he refuses to
obey the law prohibiting polygamy. We ard
unable to see the difference in your trans
gressions; and it does not become people
who live in glass bouses to throw stones.
We are willing to see Brigham Young ex
communicated, for we think be and hit dis
ciples are old offenders. But on the same
principle we insist that Seward and his parly
ehall ba gored by the same boll, and shall
go over the Styx in the same boat.
Virginia Flection.
The Virginia State elections wtre held last
week, and resulted in a complete victory for
the Democrats. Member* of Congres and
of the State Legislature were elected, and
among tha former we are pleased to find
Hon. Wm. Smith who did yeoman service
last fall in ibis county for the causa of the
people. He will be an able member, enjoy- 1
ir.g the intelligence andexperienta requisite
for that position; and such a general kifbwl
edge ol public men and publio questions as
will make him an honor to bis district aud a
useful member to the whole republic.
Appointments-
John J. McHenry has been appointed Post
master at Berwick in this county in tbe place
of (lev. I. Bahl resigned. Tbe appointment
ia a fit ooe, and will proTe entirely aatialac
lory to lb* community interested.
Mr. J. Klinetob has been appointed Post
tnaster at Foundryville.
Mf*. widow of tbe late Post
m aster at Light Skeet, has been i M n , i
bis plaoe.
Tbe Liquor neatness.
In this county there are the following es
tablishments engaged in the sale of liquor:
32 taverns paying $25 license, SBOO 00
3 do do SSO do 150 00
6 stores paying SSO license, 300 00
8 beer-housea, $25 do 200 00
3 distilleries paying SSO license, 150 00
1 brewery, 60 00
Tolal revenue, $1650 oo
DROWSED —This (Tuesday) morning a
young man, Thomas Ale, living in Mount
pleaeant township with bis brother Samuel
Ale, waa drowned in Fishingcreek near the
dam of tbe Blootnaburg Railroad Iron Co.—
He bad been in a boat with two other men,
who escaped from it when tbey found it
would go over the dam. Being unable to
swim he waa carried over the dam and
drowned. The people are now engaged in
searching for bis body.
FOUND DEAD.—On the 22d nit., Jamas Can
non, commonly called "Scotty," was found
dead in the barn of Sebastian Seyberl, in
Salem, Lnzeme oounty. For a day or two
previous ba bad been afflicted with delirium
tremens.
West Branch insarance Company.
Every new corporation, like every new po
litical party, proleaaea to be free from all Ibe
fault* and imperfections of the old establish-
Bents, but generally proves a greater trans
gressor tban any of them have been. So at
least it seems the West Brach Insnr.nce
Company proves. There were some objec
tionable things about the old Lycoming Com
pany, and this new institution was to do bu
siness fair and square. But in less than a
year from the time that insurances were made
in this vicinity, a higher assessment is called
for than ever the Lycoming Company laid.
We find in the Berwick Gazelle a card from
B. F. Foulke, who has been acting agent for
the new Company, and who seems indisposed
to whitewash their performance. He says:
"In justice to those whom I have insured
in the West Branch Insurance Company, at
Lock Haven, and in jushee to myself, I
would say, that any representations made to
them, so inducing them to become members
of that Company, were made in an honest
belief of their correctness. When I took the
agency, I had the explicit and determined
avowal of the General Agent that 'here would
be no assessments for at least three years to
come—that there was a surplus of money or.
hand—and that, in case there should be any
assessments, the Company were restricted to
three per cent, on the premium note, in their
charter. I had not then, nor during tbe time
I acted as agent, .uade it my business, as 1
should have done, to .xnske the necessary
inquiries in regard to the correctness of these
statements, thinking tbq General Agent could 1
hav9 no advantage, and the Company gain
no enviable reputation by deceiving those
whom they Sought to insnre.
A few days since, these illusions were dis
pelled. Instead of a three per cent, assess
ment, it is Jive per cent, on the premium notes
in force before the 10th of May inst. And,
in looking at their charter, I find that there is j
no restriction by law, but that they can lay |
an assessment to any amount—cot exceeding
the premium note itself. Sectioc XV of their
By-Laws, compels the "Secretary to give
notice of loss, by publication, in one of tbe
newspapers of Clinton county, said notice
must be given two weeks successively, the
last publication of which shall not be less
than two weeks prior to the lime fixed for the
payment of said assessment, and tbe Diroctors
may give notice of assessment in such other
ways as they may deem proper." Now,
whether this notice tins been given or not, 1
am unable to ray, but I do say every man
whom I insured has a right to know, and
should know lor what he is paying an enotmous
assessment. If the Company have actually
sustained heavy losses—of which there is no
evidence with me, and I have written to Hon. |
J. J. Pearce making inquiry*' for each loss, to
which 1 received no answer—the members
are bounu, and I presume willing to meet this
assessment promptly. And if no evidence ol
loss is furnisher.' ihem, 1 caution them no*, to |
pay the assessiner' < l, as there is no law to
compel their doing s6< They have a right
to know for what they art paying their money.
1 have been deceived,and through me those
whom I have insured, a.nd f have taken this
method of saying how far I at.** to blsme in
making the representations I df'L I have
never made it a practice to lie for in
any transaction—much less will I d'.i so
knowingly for a Corporation, and 'therefore
my agency and connection as such, with the
West Branch Insurance Company, ceases from
Ibis date.
B. F. FOULKE, Agent.
May 14th, 1857.
The Washington illytery.
The Easton Sentinel, in noticing the fait of
another victim to the myvterioue and fatal
diaease which had its origin at the National
Hotel, at Washington, a few weeks previous
to the inauguration of President Buchanan,
says: " When we look'around us and see
and hear of good and great men, (principally
of the Democratic parly) falling on every
band, from the effects of a malady that baf
fles the skill of all physicians, we cannot but
recall to mind the resolutions read by the no
torious Fred Douglass at a Republican Meet
ing at Syracuse, N. Y., last summer:
Resolved, That since the traffickers in the
bodies and souls of men have resolved upon
the endless enslavement of their victims, and
with diabolical meanness and wickedness
have deprived them of all power to procure
arms, with whioh to win their freedom in an
open and honorable manner, the slave is jus
tifiable in the use of any and every seerel pro
teas for destroying the lift of the oppressor, by
which he can reasonably hope to secure bis
freedom.
Resolved, That the slaveholder should be
made to dream of death in his sleep, and to
apprehend death at his dish and tea-pot: POISON
should meet him at his table, and the Silent An
gel oj Death should everywhere be invoked
to affright bim in the midst of his murderous
slave-holding revelry.
The suspicion is a horrible one; but do
not such diabilioal threatnings as these, coup
le with the otherwise unaccountable de
struction of hum.. IM. „kicW fallowed fast
upon the visit of the President elect to Wash
ington, warrant the belief that the leahd mor
tality which has had no parallel in the previ
ous history of our country, was the result of
a deliberate plot to kill him and those who
were supposed to be in bis confidence, by
poison 1
The Agricnltaral Society
Of this county will bold its next meeting
on the 6th of Jane., The Treasurer of the
Society at the last meeting presented the fol
lowing: report of its finances:
As Treasurer of the Columbia county
Agricultural Society I would report .
that I have received of members of
said Society, 3 3t ( 57
From the Treasurer of Colombia co , 61,67
Total amount reooived, <123,14
1 bave paid out for printing end pre
miums and other expenses the am't
• . 869,42
There ■ yet premiums outstanding to
,the amount of 20,00
Total paid and to be paid out, 889,42
Then I have received, 8123,14
To pay out, 89,42
Balance in favor of the Society, 833,72
J. W. HENDERSHOT.
PLESTT or PEACHES COMING.—In Delaware
the peaoh orop bids fair to be more abundant
than it has besn for many years.
Daniel 8. Dlcklnion.
Tlie eminent leader of the New Yotk De
mocracy ia at preaent in ihia city aaya the
Washington " Siaiea." He baa been absent
aix years from the scene, in the foreground
of which hia manly virtues and Democratic
integrity stand prominent in connection with
some of the moat important political and na
tional questions and movements of our time.
Coming here in a private capacity, bia hotel
has been visited by numerous public gentle
men, anxious to pay the unbending Demo
cratic citizen the debt of intellectual gratitude
which must remain due for all time to the
stability and eloquence of the Senator.
The Baity News of New York, alluding to
Mr. Dickinson's advent in Washington, makes
these clear and appreciative reference to his
career:
" For six years now, Mr. Dickinson has
remained in quiet retirement Irora public
life, respectfully but firmly resisting all at-
I tenons to draw him thence. Tbe highest honor
his country could bestow has been offered
him in vtm ; it could not shake thai fidelity
to friendship, which, with such a man, is
dearer than fame, or life itself. The most
lucrative appointment under
has been tendered him, only to be promptly
declined : no compensation could draw him
from a retirement he loved, if it must alienate
him from friends whose cause had long been
his-own. His repeated acts of personal dis
interestedness, and lbs uniform evideooes of
devoledness to principle which Mr. Dickin
son has exhibited throughout a long, and nut
unsuccessful, public career, add to the claims
which he has upon the affections of the De
mocracy as a champion of our cause, and
make us love him as a man, while we respect
and admire him as a statesman.
"Mr. Dickinson revisits the scenes of his
former distinguished labors, at this time,
merely, as we understand, npon private bu
siness. But it cannot be without emotion,
tbat one who has played so active a part in
the busy scenes of public service for yesrs,
shell look upon the theatre of his aotions.—
What busy memories must crowd upon such
a review. I a the old Senate chamber, where
he so eloquently and ardently supported the
annexation of Texas; where he sustained
with voice and vote the glorious war with
Mexico ; where he advocated the early ad
mission of California; where he assisted so
prominently in flaming and perfecting the
(he compromise measurss which quieted and
calmed the distracted nation; where he sat
the peer and comrade, nay the companion
and beloved friend, of Clay, and Calhoun and
Webster—years ago: in the White House,
where he was the counsellor of Folk, and in
no small degree, of Tyler and Fillmore, too:
in the Departments, ia tbe public offices, in
the hotels, in tbe social circles of Washington,
how many changes there must be to mark ;
how many old friends to miss, and how ma
ny new faces to greet! For political life is
short, and six years in Washington is a cen
tury of political existence.
******
| " Mr. Dickinson was the laat Democratic
Senator from tbe State of New York, and it
must probably be several years before wo can
send another who will raise his voice in the
Senate manfully and patriotically (as he al
ways did) on bh*l/ ol tha Union and the Con
stitution, and in deliberate defiance of fanat
icism and faction. As one who baa suffered
under tbe extreme of denunciation for pursu
ing such a course—who fulfilled his duly he
roically unto the end, fearless of consequen
ces, an d whoso reward (yet wo truat to d>e
fully accorded- to him) can never be, let it
take what shape it may, too great for the des
ert of hia inestimable public services, be fills
in the hearts ol thff Democracy of New York
a place second to ncrue, and to have attained
wbich ia, of itself, worfby of tbe ambition of
a lifetime." . '
The Kansas-Nebraska Bilk
The following article, which we copy from
the Easton Sentinel, is entitled to a careful
consideration. The views expressed are
those of one of the soundest constitutional
lawyers of the Slate, and are presented in
such a plain, brief manner, as to be readily
understood.
"The Constitution of the United Stales,
Art. 6, Seo. 2, declares that 'this Constitution
and the laws of the United States, which
shall be made in pursuance thereof, and all
treaties made or t vhich shall be made, under the
authority of the United States shall be the
supreme law of the land, and (he jadges in
every slate shall be bound thereby, anything
in the Constitution or laws of any Slate to
the contrary notwithstanding."
Slavery existed in Louiaiana when it was
a French and whan it was a Spanish Colony.
On the 30th dsy of\April, 1803, a treaty
waa made between Frksce and the United
Stales, ceding the Terntory of Louisiana to
1 the latter, the third ariioleof wbiob is in tbe
following words:
"ART. 3.—Tba inhabitants of the ceded
Territory shall be incorporated into tbe
Union of the United States, and admitted
as soon ■ possible, according to tbe prin
ciples of the Federal Constitution, lo tba
enjoyment of all the rights, advantages and
immunities of citizey 0 f ,he United Slates,
and, in tbe meantim* they shall be main
tained and protected in free enjoyment of
their liberty, properly a*! ,h 9 religion which
they profess."
The Territory of Lonista** embraced all
the territory now included ( h e Slate of
Louiaiana, Arkansas, and i 0W8)
and tbe territories of Kansas, 'Kjbraska and
Minnesota. So long any portion 0 f ,hi ( t er .
ritory remained territory and hW not been
erected into a State, Congress cook pasl Q0
law, abolishing slavery in such iStiiiory—
' tbey bad no jurisdiction of the subje&
When any portion of that Territory WB s
ereotad into a State, State so
came a municipal governmeal, and banL
jurisdiction of the subject, could abolish Slat
very, if tbey chose; bnt no oihar power bad
any right so lo do.
It therefore follows, that the celebrated
Kansas and Nebraska Bill, as it ia called, in
which Congress refused to enaot any provis
ion in relation to Slavery, either to establish
it or ebolieh it, aed repealing so much of the
Missouri Compromise as professed to legis
late upon the subject by Congress was io
strict conformity to the provisions of the
Constitution of the United States, and tbe
Treaty of Cession made with France."
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS.
We believe the follpwing is a correct Jist
of;the County Superintendents elected by the
triennial conventions of School Directors on
the 4th of May, anj the salaries fized in each
oase.
Counties. Names. Salaries.
Adams, W. Lee Campbell, #4CO
Allegheny, C. W. Quick, 1,000
Armstrong, w W. Smith, 800
Bearer. H N. Avery, 850
Bedford, Hoary Heckerman, ' 600
Berks, . - Wtltiam A, Good, 942
Blair, , John Dean, 600
Bradford, Charles R. Coburn, 1,000
Bucks, William H.Johnsoo, 1,000
.Butler, Thomas Ralph, 300
Cambria, 6. B. MoCormick, 800
Carbon, Thomas L. Foster, 400
Centre, J. T. Burrell, 800
Chester, Franklin Taylor, 1,000
Clarion, John G. Magonigle, 300
Clearfield, L. L. Still, 600
Clinton, Jesse H..Berry, 600
Columbia, William Burgess, 400
Crawford, 8. P. Bates 600
Cumberland, Daniel Shelly, 600
Dauphin, Samuel D. Ingram, 300
Delaware, Charles W. Deans, 500
Elk, Charles R. Early, 400
Erie, Wm. H. Armstrong, 800
Fayette, _ Joshua V. Gibbons, 300
Forest, Cyrus Blood, 200
Franklin, - P. M. Shoemaker, 500
Fulton, Robert Ross, 200
Greene, A. J. MoGlumphey, 469
Huntingdon, Albert Owen, 600
Indiana, _ S. P. Boleman, 650
Jeflerson, " Samuel MoElhose, 500
Juniata, MUm w B.rohfiehj, eoo
Lancaster, JfS. Crumbaugh, 1,500
Lawrence, Thomas Berry, 500
Lebanon, John H. Kluge, 760
Lehigh, Hiram J. Schwartz, 500
Luzerne, John L. Richardson, 800
Lycoming, Hugh Castles, 300
McKean, Luther R. Wiener, 250
Mercer, Calvin W. Gilfillao, 600
Mifflin, Abram D. Hawn, 600
Monroe, Ohartee S. Deiirick, 100
Montgomery, Ephraira L. Acker, 900
Montour, A. B. Putnam, 500
Norlhamoton, Valentine Hilburn, 600
Northumberland, J. J. Reimensnyder, 400
Perry, Theodore P. Buohet, 400
Pike, Philip F. Fullmer, 100
Potter, J. Hendricks, 300
Schuylkill, J. K. Kreweon, 1,000
Snyder, D. S. Boyer, 200
Somerset, J. K. Miller, 475
Sullivan, C. J. Richardson, 300
Susquehanna, B. F. Tewksbury, 600
Tioga, Newel L. Reynolds, 900
Union, D. Heckendorn, 600
Venango, Wm. Bergwin, 500
Warren, L. L. Spencer, 600
Washington, J". H. Longdon, 800
Wayne, Samuel A. Terrell, 1,000
Westmoreland, J. R. McAfee, 800
Wyoming, JohnG. Spalding, 150
York, A. R. Blair, 1,000
NEW BANKS.
The following is a list of some of the bills,
passed by both Houses ot the Legislature
chartering new banks, with the amount of
the capital of each, and also tbose for an in
crease of capital. The aggregate increase
of the banking capital of the Stale is about
eight and a half millions :
Union Bank, Reading, 8500,000
State Capital Harrisburg, 300,000
Coalesville, 160,000
Fayette County, 150,000
Corn Exchange, 500,000
Lewisburg, (increase) 100,000
Kitlaning, . 300,000
Allegheny, 60q,000
" r —y euoro, ■{- *- *• i4.oo
Octoraro, 200,000
Beaver County, 150,000
I'hcDnixville, 300,000
Schuylkill Haven, 100,000
Commonwealth, 500,000
Tioga County, 200,000
Doylestown, 150,000
Sbamokin, 150,000
Iron City, 500,000
Waynesburg, (increase) 100,000
Catasaqos, 400,000
Citizens' Deposit. Pittsburg, (inc.) 700,000
Boston 150,000
Union Bank, . 500,000
York County, (Increase) 200,000
Manufacturers' & Mechanics', (inc) 700,000
Central Bank, Hollidaysborg, 300,000
Potlstown, 200,000
Cenlre County Bank, 300,000
Crawford County, 150,000
M'Kean County, 250,000
Lebanon Valley, 200.000
Potter County, 100,000
Total, $8,559,000
Lasd Speculation. I
From all quarters of the West we have re
ports of the continued speculations in Lands.
A letter in the last Dubuque Herald, writtsn
from ths Osage land office, lowa, says that
there are about two thousand persons in at
tendance on ths land sales, and that great
competition exists between epecnlators and
the settlers. This competition had been car
ried to bidding 8101 per sere for the wild
land. The settlers had held a meeting, and
organized themselves into a olnb numbering
seven hundred, and had determined that ev
ery settler should have the privilege of bid
ding off a quarter section of land, in addition
to one quarter covered by pre emption, a
government price. Attempts were made to
settle all difficulties on Ibis basis by the set
tlers furnishing names of persons who were
bidders; but this haif not been done up to the
time the informant left. With such acoounts
as these, we would hardly thiok those capi
talists who have been furnishing large
amount of money to keep tbia wild specu
lation alive, seduced it by the tempting offer
of large rates of interests, would care to
continue the supply longer. That these spec
ulations are destined to come to an end sooo,
we think no rational, thinking man can
doubt; and when tbe end does come, look
out for suoh a crash in credit, and snoh a
(nmble in tbe piles of land—all lands, not
only thotfe in lbs West, bat those here at lbs
East—as has seldom before been experienc
ed. •
STATEJIENATX —The places of the follow
ing Senators will be vacant and mutt be sup
plied at the general eleotion in October:
Vvid Taggajl, Opposition; Northumberland
JR\M. Sellers, " Juniata.
WmVE. Frazer, " Fayette.
Franciajordan, " Bedford.
J. C. FleWjiken, ■" Greene.
J. H. Democrat; Monroe.
J. W.Killimer, Opposition; Lebanon.
Jaeob G. SlLnan, " Lancaster.
James J. Leis, " Delaware.
N. B. Brownk Demoorat; Philadelphia.
Wm. A. Craw, Opposition; do
Koatnt Aid Resolutions Vetoed.
BOSTON, May 29.— The Governor has vslo
ed the resolutions recently passed by tile Slate
Legislature, for the relief of the settlers iti
Kansas.
The House failsd to pass the resolutions
over the Governor's veto, by a vote of one
bondred and forty-foor yeas, to one hundred
and thirty-eight nays; not two-thirds.
THI GRAIN PROSPECT —The croaking about
short crops and the grein being winter killed,
his, under the influence of seasonable show
ers and warm sunshine, given place to more
favorable reports of the growing graiu. In
Illinois, wtere everything was ruined t month
or so ago, there is the promise of an excel
lent crop. In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Ken
tucky, there will be a larger crop of wheat
harvested the coming harvest than ever be
fore. In Tennessee there is a very large
crop. In the South, with the exception of
Virginia, where the orop is poor, there is an
excellent promise, and the indications are
that both the cereal and fruit crops of the
country will be most aoundant. In Dela
ware there will be groat pieacb crops ibis
1 season.
TH N. V. HERALD AND THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY.— Last tail the New York Herald la
bored zealously to bring the Republican party
into power. But the corruption of that parly
b disgusted even the Herald, which gives
utleisnce to the following no doubt well con
sidered opinion:
"One praise is certainly due to the Repob
licatts of this State. They are without ques
tion the most corrupt set of politicians we ev
er bad. We had a good many corrupt par
ties and party leaders in ibis State; but a
party so ready to sacrifice every consideration
of public welfare and abstract justice (6 pri
vate gain as these Republicans, we never
had before, and we do most earnestly hope
we shall never have again."
LANDLORD'S DUTlES— Before announcing
the licences granted by the Court on Wed
nesday momiog, says the Harrisburg Daily
Telegraph, Judge Pearson proceeded to make
some preparatory remarks, explaining the
duties of landlords. He stated that they were
bound to accommodate all persons who asked
for it, so long as they bad room ; that it made
no difference if the applicant was a person of
mistrustful appearance—taverns were regard
ed by the law as places for the accommoda
tion of travelers, and their proprietors had no
right to tarn any away, no matter whether
they thought them able to pay for their lodg
ings or not. His Honor said that this was
clearly the object of the law, and no license
would hereafter be granted where it waß
known that this part of the landlord's duty
had not been complied with. These remarks
created no little excitement among the tavern
keepers present, many of wLom expressed
themselves in objectionable terms against the
view taken by the Judge. If this be the true
intent of (he law—and it doubtless is—there
has been a wide diversion of it heretofore.
MANUFACTURING IN THE SOUTH.—A letter
from one of the upper countries of Georgia
gives a most flattering account of cotton man*
i- ik 4 Cuu MpHy o( ih*>*
lories were established some years since, and
even at the present high prices of the staple,
are paying the stockholders handsome divi
dends, seldom, if ever, falling below twenty
per cent. The yarns and osnaburga are of the
first quality, and a better description of cotton
being used in their manufacture, they find a
more ready sale in Baltimore, Philadelphia,
New York, and Boston, than smaller products
of Eastern mills. Wiih fuel, right in the
midst of the cotton-growing region, illimitable
water power, and the most agreeable and
healthful climate in the world, there is no
reason why the Southern States should not be
filled with the most flourishing manufactories
of this kind.— Natchez Courier.
A GROSS FALSEHOOD.—The Harrisburg Tel
egraph intimates that Gen. Packer has some
private interest in the Sunbary and Erie Rail
road, and links bim with those who are urg
ing the passage of the bill for the assistance
of the project. The Telegraph either knows
nothing about the matter, or else it utteis a
deliberate falsehood. Gen. Packer has no
such interest, and never bad. Here, where
the road ia popular, it is fashionable to charge
him with indiflerenoe towards it, and some
go so far aB to allege hostility to it. The fact
that the people of Williamsport are interested
in the Elmira road gives coloring to the latter
oharges, and they have been industriously
used for yesrs to injure Gen. Packer. In view
of this fact, the unwarranted charges of the
Telegraph is peculiarly mean—a first rate
malignant lie.— Clinton Co. Democrat..
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S FEES ENLARGED.—A
bill has passed the Legislature to enlarge the
fees of the District Attorneys throughout the
State. The fees for drawing an indioiment
and proeeeuiing offences in (he Oyer and
Terminer, which was 84, is now 810; a bill
in the same Court returned "ignoramus,"
which formerly cost the county 83, will now
oost 86; indictments and prosecutions in the
Quarter Sessions, formerly 83, are now 85; a
bill "igooramused" in the Court, formerly 81
60, is now S3; a case settled by leave of
Court, formerly SI 50 is now 83 ; every sfase
pf surety of the peace, formerly 81 50 is now
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DEATH CAUSED BT INTEMPERANCE.—A wo
man named Alice McDonald died suddenly
at the bouse of James Hinegen in VVilkes
barre on Saturday morning last. She was a
traveling beggar, in oompany with one Thos.
Ryan. They came to the bouse of Hinegen
on Monday, the 18th inst., where tbey re
mained until the time of ber death. A Cor
oner's Inquest was held upon the body, and
after heariog the particulars, the Jury ren
dered a verdict of death, caused by intem
perance. She was known to have drunk
about two quarts of whiskey during the day
previous to her death.
gy Women and boys continue' to gather
in front of Mrs. Cunningham's residence, 31
Bond street, ring the bell,stoce the windows,
and call her a murderess, till the police dis
perse them.
ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA.
ORE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE.
New YORK, May 28.—The Caaard mail
■teamihip Arabia arrived thia evening, wiih
Liverpool dales to the 16th insi.
Lord PalmarstoQ baa introduced a bill into
Parliament to amend the oath taken by mem
bers. The amendment consists in omitting
the words, "on the trne faith of a Christian,"
the effect of wbioh will be, that Jewish
members can subscribe to the oath, and Ihns
be placed on the same fooling with other
members.
The Spanish Armada, destined for Vera
Cruz, has not led Cadiz.
The Mexican Ambassador bad an inter
view on the 14th inst., with the Minister of
Foreign Affairs, at Madrid.
Spain will send a special envoy to China,
to secure a share in any new commercial
arrangements.
Eapartero has resigned his seat as Senator.
The Madrid correspondents stats that the
King was discovered to be in a oonspiracy
to delhrone the Queen, and is threatened with
trial for treason.
The King of Prussia has sent a favorable
reply to Napoleon's letter respecting Nenl
chatel. The affair is now supposed to be
settled.
A Russian expedition is now fitting out at
Cronstadi, to convey a special envoy to Chi
na.
A son has been born to the Emperor and
Empress of Russia.
The papers furnish dates from Hong to
March 30th. Nothing of importance had
transpired since the departure of the previous
overland mail.
Lord Elgin, the British Plenipotentiary to
China, proceeded without delay from Alex
andria to Seuz, where he found a steamer
awating to convey him to Singapore, where
he was to await the arrival of the French-
Commissioner.
The London Morning Post authoritatively
contradicts the rumor of the intended resigna
tion of Lord Panmure.
The Sardinian Government intends send
ing two vessels of war to China.
The F.mperorand Empress of Austria had
been received very coo'ly by the Hungarians
at Pestb.
CF A proposition was before the Pennsyl
vania Legislature for the establishment of
Normal Schools for the instruotion and quali
fication of Teachers for the duties of their
professions. A bill for that purpose, dividing
the State into twelve Normal School districts,
has passed the Senate by a uaanimous vote.
The schools are to possess the following re
quisites : Au area of ground of not less than
ten acres, the necessary buildings to contain
a Hall of sufficient size to comfortably seat
one thousand persons, lodging rooms and
refectories for the accommodation of at least
three hundred students. Each school is to
contain a library for the use of students ; also
a philosophical apparatus, &c. The faculty
is to be composed of aix Prolessora of known
ability and education; the echool to be under
the supervision of a board of trustees.
THE MAI* LIME—The Main Line of the
Public Work* of Pennsylvania, which is ad
vertised to be sold at the Exchange, in Phil
adelphia, on (he 25th of Jane inst., consists of
the following pnblio works, namely The
Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad, the Ca
nal from Columbia to the junction at Dun
can's Island, the Juniata Canal from thence
to Hollidayaburg; the Allegheny and Portage
Railroad, including the new road avoiding the
inclined planes; and the Canal from Johns
town to Pittsburg—with the propeny thereto
appertaining, or in any wise connected there
with.
or The Archbishop of Mexico has issued
ir.struotions to the clergy, to the effect that
they are to exact no charges for any minis
terial duties. They are to be content with
voluntary contribution for their support, and
to abstain from politics in and out of tbe pul
pit The Archbishop seems to be coming to
bis senses. It is a difficult thing to war against
popular government,even as badly managed
as (bat of Mexico.
W It is calculated that ten thousand new
townships and villages have been laid out on
paper recently, in the new lands ol tbe West
era States and Territories, and it is supposed
that at least ten millions of dollars cash and
twenty millions credits have gone within two
yeare be invested in speculations there. It
is also generally supposed that there will be
a general blow-up pretty soon.
GT Tbe President contemplates a country
residence during the extreme heat of sum
mer. Arrsngements are nearly completed,
we leatn, for bis temporary residence, in tbe
vicinity of "The Soldier's Home," four miles
from the City of Waahibgton. He will go
out eaoh evening, and return in tbe morning
to the While House, where be will attend to
business during the day.
(7*The fact that "Rev." Aotionette Brown
Blackwell's pulpit had been vacated and her
church oloaed, has been already announced.
The reason now turns up in the advent of
"a little lambkin" who requires all her at
tention, and for whom she is willing to re
linquish hsr "flock" henceforth and forever.
Her husbaod deserves the publio thanks.
ELOPEMENT.—Last week a man who has
been for a long time a resideot of the south
eastern portion of Berks coqnty, left bis wife,
children^ grandchildren, farm and debts be
hind,and fled for parts unknown, in company
with a lady (1) much younger than himself.
The affair has caused considerable gossip,
particularly among his creditors.
GOVERNORSHIP OP UTAH DECLINED.—A tel
egraphic despal oh was received at Washing
ton en Tuesday, froaa Major MoCulloch, in
whieh he declines tire office recently tender
ed to bins of Governor bf Utah Territory.
idr Mr. D. H. Dotterer, formerly of Car
bondale, and more recently a resident of
Soranton, Luzerne county, is now General
Superintendent of the Dubuque and Paoiflo
railroad, which is in coarse of construction
from Dubuque to a point some 400 miles
Westward. About 30 tailes of the road are
completed, and in running order.
Special Notices.
Hallway's Pills —General debility, low
spirits, and nervous irritation, are the inevita
ble oonaequer.ees of indigestion. Renovate
tbe stomach, clear the bowels/and regulate
the aecretiona with these wonder-working
Pills, and tbe strength returns, the depression
ceases, the nerve* become celm. This is not
theory, but practical truth founded on long
years of experience, volumes oi testimony,
and the concurrent admission of all modical
men who bave ever witnessed the effects ot
the remedy. In this country dyspepsia haa
heretofore been so common a complaint,that
it might almost be termed a "national insu
lation." If, however, dyspeptic* generally,
are wise enough to reson to this remedy, the
disease will toon become a rarity.
" WOODLAND CREAM"— A Pomade for
beautifying the Hair —highly perfumed,
superior to any Frenoh article imported, and
for half tbe price. For dressing Ladies Hair
it baa no equal, giving it a bright glossy Ap
pearance. It causes Gentlemen's Hair to
curl in the most natural manner. It removes
dandruff, always giving the hair the appear
ance of being fresh shampooed. Price only
fifty cents. None gennine unless signed
FETRIDGE & CO.,
Proprietors of the
" Balm of a thousand Flowers."
For sale'by all Drnggiste. New York.
On the 2fet nit. by Rev. Wm. J. Eyer, Mr.
JACKSON CLEAVXR, to Miss ELIZA DRUM, both
of Franklin township, Columbia eounty:
In this place on the 21st ult., by Rev. Wm.
Goodrich, Mr. WiLLtAM ZIMMERMAN, and
Miss EMMA NAOLS, bolh of this plaoe.
In Wilkasbarre, on last Thursday, Mrs.
CATHARINE WOODWARD, wife of Hon. Warren
J. Woodward, aged 33 years.
Mrs. Woodward embodied all the virtues
and amenities of life which make woman
lovely, and was highly respected by a large
circle of friend* who knew well to prize truth
fulneaa and goodness of heart. Many anx
ious hearts watched over her decline, aa day
by day Consumption set the seal of Death
deeper and plainer; and it seemed a fata
doubly sad that she should leave her family
just as the brightest day dawned, and her
husband had come to reap the rewards of
thought and Ibil in a new life of honor and
comparative ease. But ber spirit alsosoughl
rest and a new home, and she sleeps in the
bosom of the beaaiiful Valley she loved so
well.
In Catawissaon last Thursday, Mr. BKNJA*
MIN SHARPLEAS, in tbe 93d year of hie age.
The deceased was, we believe, the oldest
man in Colombia county at the (ime of his
death. He was one of the oldest settler* at
Catawissa; and lived from the beginning to
the end of the Quaker congregation, and its
modest little meeting-bouse in that village.
He was one of the first, the last and the most
devout of the members who worshiped there;
and his life was as circumspect and exem
plary as his religious worship was regular
and faithful. With him the little Quaker
meeting-house has gone to decay; tod the old
line of patriarchs who first settled the most
ancient town of this county has gone to tbe
mother earth. He lived to sea bis sons
Joseph, J. Kersey, and John among the most
thrifiy of the business men of his neighbor
hood, And comfortably eirsated tkt the noon
of lite; and then at a ripe age, like a well
filled sheaf, he was gathered to the garner of
Death.
In Hemlock townehip, Columbia county,
on the 22d ult., PAUL, son of Zebulon and
Rachel Kobbins, aged 3 years, 1 mouth and
7 days.
In Blooirsburg, on Tuesday morning, Miss
SARAH M'CLURE, aged about 35 years.
HOUSE OP ENTERTAINMENT
AT ItUPERT STATION.
C. W. 8c W. SHANNON
famish boarding and lodging to alt
persons at the Brick honse near the
RAILROAD STATION AT RUPERT.—
Passengers by Railroad or Packet-boat, trav
elers and all others can be accommodated.—
They also keep a RESTAURANT adjoining
the Station, for the convenience of tbe public.
May 26, 1857. [c. W.i, w. SHANNON.
COOPERING.
THE subscriber annenncee that he wilt
oarry on the COOPERfNG BUSINESS at his
brewery in Hopkinaville. where he wilt mike
BARRELS, TUBS, KEGS,
and everything in that line of businese. He
will aleo repair-work of all kinde, and will do
it skillfully and at fair prioea.
CHARLES W. HASSERT,
Bloomsbarg, June 2, 1867.
BLOOMSBURQ
OBCEXEJas. baoapmrw.
7T7HE undersigned would in Ibis way call
the attention of the pnblio to the Book
Store at the old stand, next door to the "Ex
change Hotel," where at all limes can be
found a good assortment of books, including
Bibles, Hy BID Boeks, Prayer Books,
Histories, Books of Poetry, Novels, and
Sohool Books ; also all kinds of stationary of
the beet quality.
A considerable deduction made upon the
price of School Books end Stationary to those
who by to sell again.
Just received, a good assortment of WALL
PAPER, which I would ask ail to call and
examine before pochasing elsewhere.
CAROLINE CLARK,
Successor to Jesse G. Clark.
Bloomsbnrg, Msy 26, 1867.-lyr.
GRAND JURORS' REPORT.
Ib the Honorable the Judges cf the Court of
Quarter Sessions of the Pence in and fir the
County of Columbia.
The Grand Inquest of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania inquiring for tbe body ol the
County of Colombia, respectfully REPORT,
That (hey have examined the poblic build
ings belonging to said county, and find them
in good condition, except a break in the wall
of the jail yard which is rscommended to be
repaired. We would recommend that the.
Supervisors of Briarcreek township be noti
fied to repair certain roads returned by tho
constable of said township; the former inquest
recommended that the Iron fence around the
Court House should be painted black which
is not concurred in, it was also recommend
ed that the Court House be hereafter closed
egainst petty sbowe which ie concurred in—
ell of whioh ie reepeellully submitted; thm
6th day of May, A. D., 1857.
ISAAC DEWITT, Foreman.
IN ASSORTMENT of confectionary, jaw
elry, Perfumery soape, hair oils, &c.,
Pomades, to be bad at
C. CLARK'S Book Store.
MORTICED POS'IX on hand and for salt)
at the ArcadeUby
May-27, '57. A. C. MENSCH.