Prospects of Vol. 111. 1835. A M O N T H V J 0 J fM A L , ; DKVOTKD TO LITERATURE, SClLNCIi ANP ARTj ASD THE Principles of 1770 an;! J7. V'.C. CHAUNCEY BURR, Editob. T lhv principles of. Government which pouted our father it) the foundation of the Republic -The-pirii and -doctrine of Jhe two first volumes will be folly 'maintained in the third vofame. We have rf compro mises to make with error no parley with , despotism. Democracy will be treated. not as a vary ing policy of cnrmirg nfHi-.a-' seekers and sped hunter", but rathcras an "' abiding principle of political economy and of popular liberty. All supporter of this revolutionizing, Abolition war. wi'l be held the enemies of the Democracy. We shall acknowledge no organization to be Democratic which does not honestly enon Vinle' and support the prine;ples of the Kentucky and Virginia Resolution! of 1798 and the Dred Scoit D'cisiori of the Su preme Court, the one asserting Slate Sov ereignty and the oiher White -vpremacy.. 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'Subscriptions will be understood as corn- mencin-c with the year, and back number t aent accordingly, unless specially ordered otherwise. The Old Guard will be sent through the 'Post Office to subscribers in the city, Brooklyn, WilJiameburs arid Jersey City. The poMa:e of The Old Guart is 12 cts. per year, payable in advance, at the cfilee of mailing or delivery. Copies of Vols. I. and II of The Old Guard for 1663 and 1S64, will be turnis-hed bound in paper, for $150; iq cloth lor S2, post paid, - ; All le ters in relation to the business de pari mem of the Magazine, should be in variably addressed to the undersigned, as follow": - VN EVRIE. HORTOX & CO., v., . - . 162 Nassau Street, N. Y. READING RAIL ROAD. TVIXTEIt A U It A X G LM1 d T. . IVOVEinEK7, 17C4. GREATTrunk line from the North and North-west for Philadelphia, New York, Reading. Potisville.Lebanon, Allen lowii," Easton, &c &c. " Trains leave Hafribor2 for New York, as follows. At 3.C0 and8.15 A. M- and 1.45 P. M.. arrivins at New York at 10 A. Mn and 2 45 and 10 00 P. M - .The above connect -.vith similar Trains on the Pennsylvania Road, and Sleeping - Cart accompany the first two trains wiih "oni change. - Leave for Reading, Potlsville, Tatraqua, Minersvilie, Allentown and Philadelphia at 8 15 A. M. ar.d'l 45 P. M., stopping at Lebanon and principal Station only. .Way Trains, stopping at all points, at 7 25 A. M.-nd--4 40 P. M Retnmma. Leave New York at 9 A. M., 12 noon, an I .7 00 P. M 3.30 P M 2.35 P M 2.15 P. M . ' Philadelphia at 8 A ;IPo:tsviIle at 8. 50 A. . Tainaaua at 8.10 A. M. and I M, M and ai.d and Redaing at 12 midnight. 7.35 and 10 45 A.M., 138 ami 6 05 P M. Reading Accommodation Train: leaves , 'Reading at 6 30 A. M. returning from Phil adelphia at 4 30 P. M. jColvmbia Railroad Trains leave Read ing l 6 40 a d and 1 1, A. M. lor Ephrata, . Liliz, Colnmbia,. &e. - ' On Sundays; Leave New York at 7 P. M. Philadelphia 3 15 P. M . Pottsvi;e 7.30 . A. M., Tamaqua 7 A. M., Hnrrisburg 8 15 ; A.M., anc" Re&ding at 12 midnight lor Harrsborg. . , Commutation, Mileage, Season, ani Ex- torsion Tickets, at reduced rales to and from ail points. - Baggaae checked through: 80 pounds allowed each Passenger. G. A. NICoLLS, '';' - General Superintendent. It cadi sg Pa Nov. 30, 1864. National Police Gazette, THE GREAT ' CRIMINAL PAPER OF THE AGE. The Proprietors would cafl the attention of the public to the fact that this paper is now in the twentieth year of it publica-! tion, and that it is the only paper publish .". in ihflU.ni'ed States containing accurate Kepbrts of alt Criminal matter of impor tance occurring ' in the world. Having a larae Corps of Reporters and correpon (len'.s extending over ir e country, sites them unusual facilities for obtaining cor rect information on subjects connected with their speciality. Each number i embellished with - engravings of startling, events occurring in ibis great metropolis and other. Cities of ihe Union It also contains from lime to tim-, exaci like r.essescf ihievesand other criminals, which enable citizen to guard .-themselves against depredations. . . To citizen and officers it is a invalnble as it contains every , week an acconru of the doings of :he thieves, their wherea bouts and iheir plans and devices to entrap .. and despoil he u wary. TI1E NATIONAL POLICE GAZETTE la published. in the interest of good gov ernment and correct moral-, and its exten sive circuallion in all parts ot Ihe c-)ntry - is an evidence of its . appreciation by the public- It c-d be purchased at all. new depots, and perorrs wishing to subscribe can do sr by ddrein" GEO. W. MATS ELL & CO , 3 Tryon Row, New York. ' . DU..J.R. EVAxS', r&jsician and Sarjeoa, TAVING loca'ed permanenily on Maln 4 h Street, BL0)MS3URGfc Pa.r would in form the publiv; generally, that be is pre pared to aitend toall business faitblully and ponctnaliy lhat'may be intrusted to his care, cn terms cornmenura:e with ihe times t.- tie pavs str;ct aiieciton r.-3ry GREAT GIFT DISTRIBUTION I 250,000 Watches, Chains,. Diamond Rings. $c. WORTH OVKU ' ON K MILLION" DOLLARS lo be sold for ONE DOLLAR EACH ! ! Without regard 10 v-ilw ! J'ot to be paid for until yon know what you are to rpi'ei ve t J Splendid Lint of Article ! All to he sold fot USE DOLLAR EACH 1 1 230 Gent' Goli hunting case watches, - 50 to 8150 each 250 Ladies Gold and enameled case watche - 35 70 500 Genla' hunting case silver watches ' 35 70 200 Diamond rings 50 100 200 Gold vest and neck chiins 15 30 3000 " " 4 6 30)0 Gold band bracelets 4 8 eOOO Chased gold bracelet 5 10 2( 00 Chatelaine chains and guard chains ' 5 20 7000 Solitaire and gold brooches 4 10 2000 Lava at,d Florentine brooches 4 6 5oo0 Cord!, opal an J emerald ftrooches ' 4 .8 5000 Mosaic, jet, lava and florentine ear drops 4.8 75)0 Coral, opal and emerald ear drops 4 6 4000 Cal ilornia diamond breas pins 2 50 10 3000 Gold fob and vest watrh keys 2 50 8 4000 Fob and vest ribbon slides 3 10 5000 Sets solitaire sleeve button?, stud Sin. 8 i 3000 nQ A thimbles. Dencils. ( 4 7 8 20 8 11 11 joo Miniature loekeis 50 40;0 mai;ic spripr 3 30()O Gold tooi h picks, Sic. 2 5!)0' Plain gojd rins 4 ft.'OO Chased sold rings 4 lOOCO Stone set and signet rins "2 50 1000 California diarrond rins 2 10 10 75C0 Sets Ladies' jewelry, jet anil gold 5 1 5 6000 Sa s Ladies' jewelry, cameo, pearl Sec 4 15 " 10000 Cold pens, silver extension holders ap.d pencils 4 15 10000 God pens and gold mounted hold ers 3 3 5000 Gold pens and geld extension holders 6 10 5000 Silver goblets and drinking cups 5 50 .3000 Silvei castors 15 50 2000 oilver fruit and cake baskets - 20 50 J000 doz silver teaspoons S10 to i20 pr doz 5000 " '( tablespoons and forks 20 40 In conseq'jence of the great stagnation of trade in the mano'sccring districts of England, through the war having cut off the supply of cotton, a large quantity ol valuable jewelry, originally intended for the English market has been sent off lor sale in this- country, and must be sold at any sacrifice. - Under these circumstances, Arrandale Si Co., acting as Agents lor the principal Eu ropean Manufacturers, have reoIved upon a GREAT GIFT D1STRI BUTION, subject to the following regulations; Certificates naming each article and its value, are placed in Sealed En velopes, and well mixed. One cf tnese envelopes will be sent by mail to any address, on receipt ot 25 cents. A't artie'es sold at One Dollar each, without reaard to wive. On receipt of the Certificate, j 011 will see what jou are going to bave, and then it is at your option to send the dollar and lake the article or not. Purchasers may thus obtain a gold watch, diamond ring, or any set ol jewelry 011 our list, for One Dol lar, and in no case can ihey get le-s .ha n one dollar' onh, as there are no blanks. The I'riee of certificates is as follows: , One lor 25 cents. Five for one dollar. Elev n tor two dollars. " 'Thirty lor five dollars. S'Xty-five for ten dollar. One hundred for'fifteen dollars. A'jents will bf allowed ten cents on ev ery Certificate ordered by them, proidfd heir remittance amounts tr One Dollar. Anient will collect 25 cents lor every Cr ificae, and remi 15 cenf? ca-h or postage -ramps.- to us, either in AURA N HALF. & CO.. 5t 3m 1 r? Bm (l'Ta , JV15W COODS! VnolluT ArriTnl ol Good. A I C(.r TXl. rLJ 33 "C 9 723 ' 13 at, Cap and Grocer) S3 CrrJ li. Now in Tour Time to Jny HE NOW SELLS CHEAPER THAN EVER THE undersigned having jn! returned Irorn the Eastern cities with a large and full assortments of fQryj in addi'inri to a pri --T 1 81 i or STOCK OF SPRING AND SUMMER Ll HATS AND. CAPS, comprising every soit and quality, is now prepared to sell a little cheaper than can b purchased elsewhere. Hs Stock ot GROCEMES are not sur- ras8e 'n '' '8 marke1, wliich he ofier- rheap for cafh, or 111 exchange for GRAIN OR PRODUCE. ALSO.-A fine lot of KIDS, MOROCCOES, ar.d LININGS to which he invn tne at terition ot Shoemakers and the ntilic. Give him a call At Stroup's Oid Siand, on Alain Street. JOHN K GIRTON. Rlionrehiirg. ov'r 27 lGt f-r.iMiV MILLINERY GOODS aX. f IJ, a Kit H ll Ki:. Mi's MARY BARK LEY h as jusi returned l orn New York and Philadelphia with an excellent assortment of Millinery Goods. She has Ihe ery latest fashions and ihe most approved styles of Hats and Bonnets, log h-r with ihe most istefnl Jol ol Rib bons, Trimmings, &c. Give her a call and examine tor yourselves. . MARY BARKLEY. Bloomsbnrg. Oct. I?, IS64 UOH AIiDS ASSOCIAIIOA. PHILADELPHIA, PA. DISEASES of, the Nervous. Seminal urinary sua jexual Systems new and re liable irea-ment in-Reports of the HOW ARD ASSOCIATION Sent by mail in sealed letter envelopes, free of char"e Address, Dr. J. SKILLIN HOUGHTON. Howard Association, No. 2 South Ninth S'reet Philadelphia, Pa. Dec. 16 1863-,ly - To Coiismupiires- Consumptive sufferers will ' receive a valuable prescription for the cure of Con sumption,1 Asthma, Bronchitis, and at! th.roat.artd Lung affection free of chare ) by'sending their addressto Rev. EDWARD A- WILSON, Williamsburg, Kings county, CABINET WARE H00M. T KSl'KC I'FLJLLY invites ihe attention of " -t!ie 1'iiblio to his extensive iissor1 rnent ot La inel b r i ml n r utui Cm A i Ti S 1 US which he will warrant made of good materials and in a workmanlike man ner. At his establishment fan always be found a good assortment of fashionable furniture, which is equal in style knd fin ish to that ot Philadelphia or N. York cities and at as low prices. He bason hand of different style and t rices, from S25 to S60. Divhiis Lounge4, Walnut and Mahogany. Parlor chairs. Rockicg and easy chairs, Piano stools, and a varieiy of upholstered work, with Dress ing and parlor bureaus, sofa. card,"y centre and pier tab'es, letashn, H cheflejiiers.whatnois and comodes,fcr "-. .. and all kinds of fashionable, work. His stock of bureaus, enclosed and common wa-tistands,dress-lat les, corner cupboirds, sola. ' ' DINING AND BREAKFAST TABLES, bedsteads, cane seat nod common chairs i ihe largest in this section of the count-. He will also keep a good assortment of looking glasses wwh fancy gilt and com mon frames .He will also furnish spring rnai'rasses fitted to any sized bedstead, which are superior for durability and com for; to any bed in use. iloornsbnro' Nov. 4, 1R63. G E NU 1 N E V II LC PA RATIONS. 'impound Fb.id -'(ive and Specif I Extract Buehn, a posi fic Remedy for lisea-es of ihe Bladder. Kidneys, Gravel, and Drop- s;cal Swellings. Th is" Medicine increases the power of Digestion, and excite the Absorbents into heali'iv action, bv which the Wate.-v or ( Calcareous deposii ions, and all Unnatural Enlargements are reduced, as well a-sl'ain and I tl iminaiion. II i;i..iiijili fxtkact Hrcnr. For Weaknesses arising fro:n excesses Habits of Dissipation, Early Ir.disere.ion oi atiuse.atteiiiied wi:h the following nip toms :- Indisposition to Exertjon, Los of Power. Loss of Meoiojy, Difficulty of Breaihi"g, Weak Nerves, Trenbling, Horror of Dis-ea-e, Wakefulne-s, Dimness of Vision, Pain in the Back, Universal Lassitude of ihe Muscular System, Hot Hands, Flushing of the Body, Dryness of ihe Skin, Eruptions on the Face, Pallid Countenance. These symptoms if allowed to go on, which this medicine invariably removes. i soon fallows. IMrUI biNUi, I'AIUIIY. EPILEPTIC FITS, in one of which the Patient may expire. Who can say that they are not frequently followed bv those "Direlnl Diseases." "INSANITY AND CONSUMPTION." Many are aware of the cause of their suf fering, but none will confess the Records of the Insame Asylums. And melancholy Deaths by Consump tion bear ample witness 10 ihe Truth of the assertion. The Consiimtion bnce effected j with Organic Weakness requires the aid of Medicine to strengthen arut In viorate the System, which HELM FOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU in variat ly does. A trial will con vince the most skeptical. FE.M ALES.-FEM ALES.-FEM ALES. In many Affections peculiar to Females the Ex'ract Buchu is unequaled b) any other remedy, as in Chlorosis or Retention, Irregularity, Pamfulness. or Sopp-essinn of Customary Evacuations, Ulcerated or Scirrhous s a'e of the Uterus, LeuchorrhcBa or W hues. S e'ility, and lor all complaints mc'ilent to the eex, whether arising from ind i-cretion Habits or D'ssipation, or in the Decii e or Change ol Lite Take no more Bal-arr, Mercury, or nn I leasanl Medicines tor unpleasant and dangerous di-eae4. H ELM I OLD'S Ex ract Bm hu and Im proved Rose W'a-li cures SECRET DIS EASES. In all their Stages, Ai l-nie E peiisr, Linle or no change ill Diet, No Inconvenience, And no ex o-u re. It can-e frecniei t de-ire and gives sirength 10 Uri-ia'e, thereby re.novin ob structions, preventing ar.d curing -tni-iures of Ihe Urethra., alla ii g I'ain antl loll iUi mation, so freqneni in itie class ol tlisea-es, and expelling all poisonous, diseased and worn out ma ter. - thousands upon I housands who have been the victim- ol Quacks, and who have paid heavy fees to be cured in a short inr.e, have found they were decei vet.', and that the ' poison'' ha, by ihe use ol '"pow erful astringents," been dried up in the s stent, to break out in an aggravated lorm, and perhaps after Marriage. Use HelmboM' Extract B'ichn for ?ll affections and diseases of tne Unnar Or gans, whether existing in Male of Female, from whatever cause originating and no rna:ter ot how long standing. Disi a-es of ll ese Organ- requires the aid of a Dinretie, Helmbold's Extract B.ichu is the Grea Dimeic. and is certain :o have the desired effect in all diseases for which it is recommended. Evide.iee of the most reliable and responsible character will ac company Ihe medicine. Price 1.00 a Bottle, or Six for 65. 00. Delivered to any addre-s. securely pveked from observation. Describe symptoms in ll communications. Cures gnaianieed ! Advice gratis. Address letter lor informa tion to II. Ii. riFI.JlIJOLI), heml-l. 104 South I Oth si., hel Chestnut, Phila. H ELM HOLD'S Medi-af Depot. HELMBOLDS, Drug & Chem'l Warehouse, 549 Broailicay, New York. I tT Beware of couuterleus and unprinci pled liealers, who endeavor lodispoe ' ot iheir 011'' ai.d -'oiher" articles 0:1 the reputation attained by . Helmhoid:s Genuine Preparations, dc do Ex ract Buchu, Helmbold's Genuine Extract Sar-aparilla. do do Improved Rose Wash. VxT SoM by all Druggists everywhere. Ask for Helmbold's. Take no other. Cut out Ihe Advertisement and send for it, and avoid imposition and exposure. December 9, l863.-ly. H jl. B K00AS Proprietor Iia.otiyisi;i kg pa. rPHIS magnificent Hotel, situate in the - central portion of the town, and op posite the Court House, hi? been thoroughly repaired and refurnished, and the Proprietor is now prepared to accommodate travelers, teamsters, drovers and boarders in the most pleasant and agreeable manner His table will be supplied with the best the market affords,and his Bar with the choicest liquors. Altenlise ostlers will always be on hard, and bis stabling is the most extensive in this se ion ol country. Omnibuses wil alwayscte in readiness to convey passen gers to and from the Railroad Derois. 13? H 3 ' -XX IioeaEe ass , Uclil.' f I 'HE subscrit'er wouidiaunounce tot'ie 1 citizeris ol HIiMMjtshiii ' and vicinity. that tie is celling LIQUORS in lare and small (jnanti'ies: ainl at diereiil prices, at his New Siore. on Mam slpi, nonhsi'ie, two doors souH' of ff ;.X.r,Zl3c"' Iron Mreel, liloornsbu rg. Ills - . :? '; stock ot Foreign and Domisiic ttnin H3Ii! 3 IDES ronsissof Cognac and Jlochelle. Blackber ry, Ginger, Raspberry and Lavender. He has a large assor!rnet of Old Rye gray with age, tine Old Bourbon, OKI Folks Wtiskey, and a'iy quat.nty of common. Y.e al-o has PURE HOLLAND GIN, Madeiras. Lisbon, Claret, Sherry ami Cam.i pagne Wines; arul last but not least, a quantity ol good double extr? BROWN STOUT; all of which he will ell at the lowest cash prices. The public are respect fully solicited to give his liquor a trial. I). U KOKB1NS, Ag t. B'o-msbnrg, May 1. 1861 lVY3iLtt I3SUKAMI-: C031PAM', Office over the Wyoming Rank, CATITAL AM) M'KPLCS, IjO,CCO. Will insure again-t loss or damage b Fire on property in town or country, at reasonable if rms. DIU-ECTORS, G. M Hollenback, John Reichard, Samuel Wadhams, D L Shoe, maker, Daniel G. Dnesbach, R. C Smith. R. V. Lacoe, G. P. Steele. W. W. Ketcharn Charles Dorrance, W. S.Ross, George M Harding. G. M- HOLI.ENBACI1. Pres't. I). L. SHOEM AKKR, V. Pres't. I R C. SMITH, Secretary, W. G. STERLING, Trea-urer L II. CONOVER. Agen', Beach Haveu, Pa. December 2d, 1863. ly. JYcic Slock of Clothing. Spring and .iintisier (iottds. IN VI I ES attention to his stock of cheap and fashionable Clothing at his S:ore, or- MAIN STREET. BLOOMS BURG two doors above the Amtrican House, where he has just received from New York and Philadelphia, a full assortment of ITIcii and Boy's Clothing, including the most fashionable, durable and handsome, DRESS'GOODS, consisiing ol Box, Sack, Frock, Gum and Oil Clotl Coats, and Pants, of all sorts, sizes, and colors. He also lias replenished his already large stock of Fa! and Winter Shawl-; striped, flgoied and plain Vests, shirts, cravats, stocks, collars, handkerchiefs, gloves, suspenders and faucj article". N B He has constantly on hand a large and well selected assortment ol Cloths ami Vestings, which he is prepared to make cp to order, into any kind of clothing on ver) short notice and in the best of manner. . All his clothing is made to wear and most of it is of home manufacture. AND Ot every Description, Fine and Cheap His Case of Jewelry is not surpassed in ib g place. Call and examine his general tS sortment ol Clothing. Watches, Jewcr), Sir. &c LAV ID LOW EN BERG. Bloomsbnrg, April 20, 1R64. Lackawanna & iiIc0L!burg II. II TWO DAILY TZSAI'N. ON and alter Monday, December 26r l86t. Passenger Trains wnl run as toi low : lii'avc Northward. STATIONS. Northumberland, Dan vile, Rnpt-rt, B ooumborg, Berw ick , St.ii kshinny , King-ton, Wyoming, Pittson, Arrive l Scravton, Grtai RhikI, New York, Easton, Philadelphia M IL. - PASSEXG i: 8.0O a M 5 00 p 8 40 5 40 9 25 6 25 9 45 6 35 10 25 7 30 11 10 8 15 12 15PM 915 12 50 9 3o 1 05 9 50 1 50 10 2 pji 6 40 " " 5 50 2 45 6 30 iiilhivard. 6 1)0 a 111 4 20 p m 6 30 ? 00 6 15 5 4.5 7 00 5 30 7 55 6 45 8 35 7 30 9 15 8 25 9 25 h 25 10 00 9 15 10 40 10 00 6 30 p m 2 Ot) am 1 20 1 25 5 40 7 GO 9 05 10 35 5 40 5 00 Scranion, Pltision, W o tiling, Kingston, Sf ickshinny, Berwick, Bio ltrtsburg, Rupert. Danville, Arrive at Northumberland, Williamsport, II -4 rri-Durg, Bahimore Washington, Philadelpr ia, The shortest and mos' il i rectrou te to the West and the Oil Region ! Trains ot the Phdadetptiia and Erie Rail road leave Northumberland every mourn ing lor Erie, arriving there the afiernoon of the same day to connect with Trains lor Buffalo, Cleveland. Chicago, And ail other pi lots We-i, conceding at ''orry with all Trains on he Oil Creek Rnilro-id. Passengers lor Train 3, can leave New YorK via The Delaware, Lackawanna air! Western R. R. .at 9 00 A. M., thereby reaching all poinis 011 this Il iad the same day. II A. FONDA, Supt. Kingston. Dec. 20, 1864. OMNIBUS LINE. THE undersigned would respectfully an 1 nounce to the citizens of'Bloomshurg, and the public generally, that he is running AnUMiMiSUS LINE between this place and 4'i-"V'-j.'.f5?Sr the different Rail Road .PT ITV T JZ Depots, daily, (Sundays excepied to con nect with the several Trains going Soum and West on the Chtawis-a& Williamsport Rail Road, and with those o0is Norh and South on the Lack. Si Bloomsburg Road. His OMN I BUSES ire in good condition, commodious and com fol 'able, and charges reasonab'e. C Persons wishing to meet or see iheir friends depart, can be accom modated, upon reasonable charge, by leav ing timely notice at any of the Hotels. JACOB L. GIRTON, Proprietor. Bloomsburg, April 27, 1864. ,UR Letter A Family Saving Machine is i:aiii; a worlil-w'ule lepuiaiion It is beyond doubt 'he tiest and Cheapest and ij. o- l eantittil of ail Family' Sewin -iiiies yet offered to the public. No O'her FatM.y Sewing Machine has so many use Irl appliances lor Hemming, Binding, Fell ing, Tucking, Gathering, Guagmg, Braiding Embroidering, Cording, and so lorth.' No other Family Sew i ng Machinevnas so much capacity lor a great variety of work. It will sew all kinds of cl h, and with all kind? of thread. Great and recei.t improvement .nake onr Family Sewing Machine most reliable and mosi durable, and most cer lain in action at all rates of speed. It makes ihe itlsrlocked stitch, which is ihe best stitch known. Any one. even of the most ordinary capacity, can see, at a glance how to use the letter A Family Sewing Machine. Our Family Sewing Machines are fiui-hed in chaste and exquisite sij le. The Folding Case of the Family Ma chine is a piece of cunning workmanship of tt.e most useful kind. It protects the ma chine when not in use, and when about 10 be operated may be opened as a spacious and substantial table to sustain the work. While some .of the Cases, made out of Ihe choicest woods, are fini-hed in ihe sim plest at.'d chas.esi manner possible, others are adorned and embelished in the most coily and superb manner. Ii is absolutely necessary to see the Fam ily Machine in operation, so as to judge of its great rapacity and beauty. It is fa! becoming as popular for family sen ing as our Manufacturing machines are for manufacturing purposes. . The Branch Offices are well supplied with silk twisi, thread, needles, oil, etc., of the very best quality. Send for a Pamphlet. - ' THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO., 458 Broadway. N. Y. PHILADELPHIA OFFICE. 810 Chestnut St N. S. Ttngley, Agent, in Espy, Pa. A. J. Evans, Agent, in Bloomsburg. Nov. 11, 1863. 5Id Thins Rrcouie icw, The undersigned w:oold beg leave to in form his rdd friends, and "the rest of man kind," thai he ha lately returned Irom the service of his country, a id again re- opened his O L D EST A 15 L I oil- E D T A I L O R I N G S A L O O N, with a view ol making up enure new gar men's, as well a men ding old ones, for all mankind, and any body el-e who may lavor him with their work in hi- line. He i- prepared to do work i EAT, Fash 10NABLE and SUBSTANTIAL, and hope by so doing, and strict attention to business o merit and receive a due share of pairon age. But remember, all, that tnese times require money, or something to live upon, he therelore hopes and trust, that when he has done hi part, his customers will do theirs, by furnishing the "ready John," or ready trade. For truly the "Laborer is worthv of his hire." BERNARD RUPERT Bloomsbnrg, Sept. 10 1862. A CARD TO THE SUFFERING. SWALLOW two or three Hogsheads of Buchu, Tonic Bitters. Sarsaparilia, Nervous Antidotes, Sic, &c, &c, and after you are -ati-fied with the result, then try one box ot OLD DOCTOR BUCHAN'S ENGLISH SPECIFIC PILL, and be restored to health and vigor in less than 30 days. They are purely vegetable, pleasant lo ake, prompt and salutary in iheir effects n the broken down an f sh altered consti uiion. Old and young can take them with ilvantage. Imported And sold in the U. only by JAS. S. BUTLER, No. 427 Broadway, New York, liTAgent forihe United States. P. S. A box of the pills, securely pack d, will t.e mailed to anv address on -s-ceipt of price, wtreh is ONE DOLLAR, .mst paid, money refunded by the Agent i entire .satisfaction is not given, luly 20. 1864 3m. EDITOR OF IHE 'STAR,' Dear Sir: V'iih your permission I wish to say to the ajers of your paper that I w ill send, b turn mail, to all who wish it (Iree) a R- , e with full directions lor making a .. i -ing a simple Vegetable Blm, that w ii dec'iially remove, in ten days, pimpl-s. lulche-. Tan. Freckles, and ail impurities I ihn sktn, leaving the same sod, clear. snio th and beautiful. I will also rnai tree 10 tho-e having Bald Heads, or bare Faces, simple directions and information thai will enable them lo start a full growth luxuriant hair, whiskers, or a moustache, in les- than 30 days. All applications answered by return mail without charge Respectfully yours, THOS K. CHAPMAN. Chemist. 831 Broadway, New York. July 20, 1864 3m. iorth central 2ailuay. TIME T A LB E. TWO TRAINS DAILY to and from the North ai d West Branch of the Susqoeh:in 11 a. Elrnira., and all of Northern New York. On and after Monday, Acril 20;h, it-63, 'he Pa-ret gr Train of the Nnh Central Railway will arrive and depart from Suit bury, Httirisburg and Bahimore, as lollows: SOUTHWARD. Mail Train leaves Smibury daily except Sundays, at Leaves Hairi-burg, Arrives at Baltimore, 10.10 a m. 1.15 p.m. 5.35 44 Express Train leaves Sunbury datly excepi Sundays, at 1 1 07 p.m. Leave Harrisb'rg. except Monday 2.00 a.m. Arrives at Baltimore daily except Monday, at 6.15 a.m. Accommodation leaves Harrisb'rg 6,30 a.m. NORTHWARD. Mail Trail leaves Baltimore daily except Sucdays at 9.15 a m. Leaves Harrisbnrg, 1.15 p.m. Arrive al Sunbury, 4.05 p rn. c'xpiess Trains Bahimore daily, 9.15 " Arrives at Ha'risburg, 1.35 a.m. Leaves Harrisb'rg excep; Monday ,3.00 Arrives at Sunbury, 5.38 44 For further particulars appiy at the office. I N DU BARRY, Supt. Harrisburg, Aug. 8, 1863. D 2 IT TIS T 3. 7 . II C IIOWLR, SURGEON DEATIST, l ESPECFULLY offers his fJrWrV P'",r,;,i,ol,a' services to the ' ladies Si gentlemen ot Blooms burg and vicinity. He is prepared to attend 10 all the various operations in Dentistry, and is provided wi'h the latest improved PORCELAIN TEETH, which will be in serted on pivot or gold plate, 10 look as well as natural. Mineral plate and block teeth manufac tured and all operations on teeth carefully attended to. A superior article of Tooth Powders, al ways on hand. Alloperations on the teeth warranted. . ' ',ii.'J,art, r."5s.!? rfi-:i:i2. h's invalid soldi kk katioxal hojii: . enterprise 5 8 5 B RO A D W A Y N E W Y O R K. liEXBtBtOS, "CP" T-HS-lrwra BBLLi;:.2tT. The AIoxl Complete and Masniiccnt ff'ar Exhibition Extant. Devoted to raisi g Funds for a Na tional Home. 100,000 TICKETS, AT $1 EACH. A DONATION of $34,720 hi Valuable Prop, tt ly to the Ticket Holders. JOSIAH PERHAM, Agent for the Pro prietors, has the honor to announce a plan lor creating a fund for the louniling ol a National Institution, to be a home for lu valid, disabled, discharged soldier. The original somber of Tickets issued for this object was 100, 000. one third of which have bepn already disposed of in Boston, Mass. where the enterprise was firsi projected. Each of the One Dollar Tickets is good for Four Admissions to the Mammoth MIRROR OF TUB REBELLION, at 585 Broadway, New York Ciiy, or w herever else exhibited. One half of the profits of the entire sale will be exclusively !etoted and donated to Ihe above named patriotic object. According to the original advertised plan, a Mass Meeting of the ticket hold ers was held in Fanenil Hall, Boston, on Nov., 4th, and an adjourned meeting at ihe same pltice on Dc, 16ih. The fol lowing named gentlemen were elected a, a Board of Trustee, to receive the funds which may accrue " Irom the novel enter prise, and to appropriate the same to this object in accordance with the plans of the originator ; Gen John S. Tjler, Brston : h's Excellency Governor James Y. Smith, of Rhode Island; Hon. Geo. Briggs of New York ; his Excellency (Jov. A.G. Curt in of Pennsylvania, Major Gen N. P. Bank, cf Mass., Major Gen. O. O. Howard of Maine, his Excellency Gov. Richard Yates, of I limois. To speedily accomplish this great ob ject, every wise means will be used by 1 the projector to effect the immediate sale of lite tickets: and he calls upon -ne loyal and humane 10 assist earnestly in carrying ll. le vtnrJ. nn dertakinw forward to a trium phant success. e Neither its importance, nor its feasi bility, can be called i n question... Let the people but respond in a spirit worthy 01 the project, and no obstacles shall delay its consummation. Making the proposition in good faith, and ready to devote his whole energies to ihe great work, the projector firmly be lieves ihe tide of popular tavor will flow in the desired direction, and accomplish the founding and insure the creation of a permanent National Institution, which shall be an a-ylum for the retired Foldier, whose loss of health or limb is his diplo ma for heroic services performed in his country's cause, antl which shall go down to the luture generations a blessing 10 man kind and an enduring monument lo the liberality ot the loyal people. Bv comoinir.g this enterprise with a public place of amusement ol such well established high character and merit, the snbsciiber to the fund, while giving his money for the promotion of a great char itable design, may receive a lull equiva lent for the outlay in witnessing this solendid series of Painting. I ATTAR ACTIVE BOUNTY TO PUR CHASER. To effect the speediest possible sale of these tickets, so that unnecessary expense may be saved, and the National Home bund oroportionately increased, a lurther inducement is offered as a uounty to pur-cha-er. As soon a the tickets shall have been ! sold, in addition lo one half ihe profits, as I atoresaid the following described prop- erly will be doria'ed lo the ticket holders, j and placed m the hands ol theii Trustees, a distinct board. having been chosen for j that purpose, at the mass meetings held; as above stated, and a hich consists of the j lollowit.g gentlemen who, on receipt ot j the property, will dispose of the same, by j '.it, or otherwise, as ine ticket holders in i na-s meeting may direct (hereto bp no j violation of law in llcll disposal : Mo-i C. ; O- Rogers. Hon C. W. Slack, lien. Boht Cowdin, Col. A.J Wnght, John C Ha- ties. E-q., ot Boston. Johua Webfter Esq., t of Mapleville, Mass , Isaac S. Morse Esq., i of Cambridge, Mass. SCHEDULE OF DONATION PROPERTY To u h'uh the ' ickt-holders trill be ; entitled,' j One genteel residence in the City 1 ol Ro bury. Mas, valued at S10 000 j Three Piano fori-, val. at S50O each 1,500 ! Five piano-fores, val. a'S3ti6ech 1,500 Five Gold Watches, at -Si 00 each, 500 j Fitly G.'ld Watches, at 50 each, 2,500 Two shares in Ihe Boston and Wor- j cesier Railroad, a' Sl30each, 260 ! Two shares ir. (he Boston a;id Maine - ! I R R. valued at S130 each. 260 'Two shares in the Merchants' Bank, Boston, at S100 each, 200 Six thousand Gold Union Mectals valued ai S3 each, 18,000 Two Sewing Machines, at S50 each, 100 Total, S34 720 Due notice will be given of the next mass meeting of the ticket holders whic) will take place in New York City A National Home Ticket, costing on.i dollar, consists of five coupons, lour of which are admission!. 10 the Alirror. good at any lime, anil !h other a certificate ol an interest in the Enterprise, which the purchaser retans. The admision coupon may be used sep arately, or all at once, as suits the conve nience of the purchaser. All communications on the subject, and all orders for tickets by mail, or express, should be directed to JOSIAII PERHAM, Agent, 585 Broadway, New York City. T O C L U B S. Persons laking an active interest in this charitable undertaking, by getting up clubs, will receive eleven tickets lor every ten dollars sent. Jan. 20, 1864 AD3IIMSTIIAT0R'S NOTICE Estate of Jim. E. Robberts late of Jackson township, Columbia County' deceased. T ETTERS of administration on the e s tate of William E. Robberts, late of JacksO'i twp., Col tint bi 1 1 1 t) . f : f d, have beeen granted by the Register of Co lumbia county to Abrauam Young, of Ben'on township, said county. All persons having claims against the estate of the de cedent are reques'ed to present Ihem to the administrator ior settlement, and those indebted lo the es ate are required to make payment to the undersigned forthwith ABRAHAM YOUNG, AdrtCr. Benton twp-, Nov. 9. 1864 6w. S2.. CLINKS! CLAAKS! BLANKS I! DEEDS, SUMMONS, " EXELUlIQ!igS UPPfTNAS. - - - - - nr - - - O-ie of the oldc-ii Him mo-i I able rem e.iifis in ihe v mid for Coughs, Colds, ' VVhoop'ntg Cousli, Bronchitis, uif ficidty ol Breathing, Asthma, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, , Croup. and every Afle.rtioti of the THROAT LUNGS and CHEST, including even WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY: So general has ihe use of this remedy become, arid so popular is it everywhere, that it is unnecessary 10 recou.it, i's virtues, lis works speak for it, and find ulterarjca in the abundant and voluntary tes imony of the many who from long Buffering and set tled disease have by its ue been restored to pristine vigor and health. .We can jir--seut a mass of eviJence in proof ol out assertions, that CANNOT BE DISCREDITED. Testimony of Mr. JAMES GRIMES, a gentleman hinhly eteemed in Columbia Co. Pa , and one whose statement can bt relied upon. Ml. Pleasant, Col. co., Pa., May 21.1860. Messrs Seth W Fo ler Si Co., Boston , Gentlemen About three year ago our daughter, now twelve years ot age, was severely afflicted yviih croup. A general irritation ol the lungs followed, producing a hectic cough, which became a'rnost cort s'aiit. swelling of the temples and Othe indications ot Consumption weri also ap parent, ai'd tier life was despaired of br tier physician. At this critical moment we were indured to give Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry n trial, and after she dad taken one bottle we found her so much re lieved that it was though! unnecessary lr continue its use. Since that time we bave used the Balsam ir. our family in cases of Coughs and Cold-, t nd believe it 10 be superior remedy foi all disease ol ihe Lungs. Yours with respect JAMES GRIMES. FROM JESE SMITH, E-q., President of the Morris County Bank,Mor ristown, N.J. "Having used Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry for about fifteen years, and having realized its beneficial results in try family, it affords me great pleasure in re commending it to the public as a valna tle remedy in cases ol weak lung, cnliis, coughs, Sic, and a remedy which I consul pr to tie entirely innocent, an 'I may be ! ken with perfect sa lety by the oiost. deJ'r Cite in health." FROM HON. JOHN E. SMITH, A disslinguished Lawyer in Westminster, Md. I have on several occasions oed Dt. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry for sever cold, and alwaj s with decided benefit, t know ol no preparation that i more caeioos or more deserving of general use. The Bal-am has al-o been used wiih fl rellent effect by J B Elliott, Merchant. Hall's Cross Roads, M L W I STAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY None genuine unless signed"! BUTTS on the wrapper. , FOR SALE BY J. P. DINSMORE. No. 491 Broadway, NT. S. W. FOWLE Si Co., Propr etors, Bostoa. Ar.d by all Droggis's. , Itr.DDIXG'S RUSSIA SALVC Heals Old Sore: Bedding's Ru-sia Salve Cures Born Scalds, Cuts. Redding' Russia Salve Cure-S. Wound, Bruises, Sprains. ReJdmg's Russia Salve Cures B01., Ll- cer, L-at.cers. Redding's Rnsia Salve Cures Salt Rheum, Piles, Erysipelas Redding-' busia Salve Cures liinf- C worm, Corns, inc., &c. No family bouM be withontTit thont' BOX. ONLY 25 Uba A For sale bv J. P DINSMORE, No. 491 Broadway, N.T. S. W. EOWLE& Co. No. 18 Tremont S., Bo-ton, and by all Druggists and Country Storekeepers Aug. 10, 1861. 1)'. ARTHURS HOME MAGAZIE. Edi-ed bvT S. ARTHUR and VIRGIN 1 A L' I fUVVSI-'VI) Th Home Magazine for IP65 will be en larged and improved, and made still more -worthy of the eminent lavor with which it lias been received Its character as a liigh-Toncd Periodical, claiming public favcr cn the ground of real merit, will be carefully maintained ; whil for variety interest, u-et ulne-s, and all tha attractions ol li erature arid art essential to a true Home Magazine, the publishers will aim to make it Superior To All Other A Fine Steel Engraving, and Two Page of Music, will appear in every number, besides choice" pictures, groups and char acers, prevailing la-hions, and a large va riety ol patterns lor garments, embroidery, etc., etc. In all respects we shall give r A FIRST-CLAS MAGAZINE, a! a price within the reach of every uitel.i gen. family in the laud. ; A new story by T. S. ARTHUR will bi commenced in the Jinuary number. Yearly Terms, in Advarce One copy, S2 50, three copies, 6,00, five copies and one to the geiier-up ol club, S10,O0, nin copies, and one to the getter up- of clul S15 00 - , t Est A beautiful Premium Plaie, entitled ' T he Ir fancy of Shakspeare," wd be mailed to each person wtio send hs a club of fubseribers. It will also be mailed to each sing le subscriber from whom we re ceive S2,50. CtTFor S4 50 we will send one copy ot each ot home Magazine and Gody's Lady' Book for one year. Address, T. S. ARTHUR Si CO. 323 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Nov. 23, 1864. ( THE XEHT GROCERY STOKE FORMERLY ERASMAS' OLD STAND ON MAIN STREET, BLOOMSBURG. More Troll Goods. Just received at Henry Giger's Ntu Store. a . MOLASSES, SUGARS. TEAS, COFFEE. RICE. SPIHF.S FISH. SALT, TOBACCO, -SEGARS, - - - . CANDIES, . - RAISIN, FEED AND PROVISIONS. Together with a 2reat variety of nolicv Sic. too numerous 10 mention. CvBuM-r Eggs. Meat- and produce gf