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Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-19
sagaci,y ofaDoe.

One day while Dumont, trsdesmsn Of
the Rue st. Denis, Paris, was walking in
the Boulevard 81. Antoine with friend, he
offered 10 lay a wager with the latter, that ii
he we're 10 hide six live peace in the dust,
his dog would discover and bring il 90 him.
The wager wac accepted, aud the coin Sc
cieted. alter being carefully marked. When
the two friends had proceeded some distance
from the spot, M. Dumont called to his dog
that he had lost something, and ordered him
TO seek Tor u. Caaiche Immediately turned
back, and his master and his companion pur-
sued their walk 10 the Rue ST Denis. Mesu-
while, traveller, who happened TO be JUST
then returning in a small chaise from Vim
cennes. perceived the piece of money, which,
his horse bad kicked from It's hiding place.
lie alighted, took il mp, and drove 10 his inn,
10 the Rue Ponl-aux Choox Caniche had
just reached the spot in quest of The ecu
when he stranger picked il up. lie followed
the chaise. went into the inn, and stuck close
to the traveller. Having scented ou, the coin
which he had been ordered TO bring back, IN
the pocket of the latter, he leaped up lnces-
sanity AZ and about him. The traveller. sup
posing him To be some dog that had lost or
been left behind by his master, regarded his
different movements as marks oi tondness
aOd, As the animal was handsome, he deter
mined TO keep him. lie gave him good
supper, aud on retiring To bed, took him
with him tO his chamber. No sooner had
he pulled of his brooches than they were
seized by the dog. The 0wne,. conceising
that he wanted 10 play with them, took them
away again. The animal began TO bark al
the door, which the traveller opened under
the idea that he wane ed To GO out. Caniche
snatched up the bteeches. aud of he flew
The traveller posted after him with his night
cap on. and literally sans culottes. Anxiety
tor the fate OF purse :ull &c gold. Napo-
Icons Of forty liancs each, which was 10 one
of the pockets. gave reJoubled velocity Ia
his steps. Cauliche rso full speed 60 his
masters house, whe,e the stranger arrived o
moment afterwards, bresIhiess and enraged,
He accused the dog of robbing him "Sir,
said the master, my dog is very faithful
creature; and if he has run away win your
6reeches, ills because you have 10 them mon
ey which does not belong TO YOU The tray-
Her became still more exaspeIaied. Com
pose yourself, Sii,' rejoned the other, smi-
ling; 'wiihoal danht there il in your purse a
six livre piece, with such and such marks.
which you have picked up ia the Boulevard
ST. Antoine, and which | threw down there
with the firm conviction Ih,t the dog would
bring il back again. This is the cause OF
the robbery which he has Committed upon
you The strangers rage now yielded to
aslonishmeni; lie delivered the six livre piece
which he had deposited in his purse, cares
sing the dog which had occasoned him SO
much uneasness aud such an unpleasant
chase.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-19

81 hope you will be able to support me-
said a young lady, while walking with her
intended, during a somewhat slippery state
of the sidewalks. "Why, yes" said tho
somewhat hesitating swain, "with little as
sistance from your father There was some
confusion, and profound silence.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-19

i do not wish to say anything against tho
individual in question, but | would merely
remark. in the language the poot, that 70
him truth is straoge, stranger than fiction
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-19
Terms of Subscription.
Rates of .4dpertising.

Legal apvertisements legal rates of advertising
GJs Bnsiness men in This place, can receive the
n,ner one wear with their Card nsened at the rate
Of $500 year. by the Carrier.
N7 All advertisements must be accompanied with
written directions for the length of time they are 10
be published, they will be Inserted until forbid
eud charged accordingly.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-19

1t is not always mark of kindness 10 pos
sess an open countenance. An Alligator is
a deceitful creature, and yet he presents an
open countenence when in tho very act OF
faLig0 non if,
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-19

81 believe the jury have been inoculated
for stupidity said lawyer. That may be-
said his opponent, but the bar are of opinion
that YOU had il the natural way
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-19

Never despise trifcs. The want of a pin
has sometimes caused agonies of shame.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-19

The centre Of gravity is uscertained TO be
tho middle of Quaker congregation.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-19

Whoal BaoklI Get Up Thar.

The undersigned would invite those indsb,ed to
him by Note or Book Account to call and setue i'm
medistely. Notice ishereby given that no Draying
will be doue on credit after this date.
November 20, tst9 = GILCURIST.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-19

expression, "stuff cold and starye fevor;"
and many think this plan should be literally
adopted, and procede to act accordingly. |
never properly understood the sense of tho
provcrb until one of my professional friends
explained TO me that there was an elipsis in
the sentence, and that it should be under
stood as brief way of saying "stuff cold
and you will have to starve a fever" that is
if you do not refrain from generaus living
during a cold, ten to one you will set up
fever in which you will have to abstain alto
gether. This is certainly a more sensible
reading gofit.-[Chamber's of Ed. Journal.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-19
Removed.

Messrs. Bidwell& x Ramsdell have remo' ed their
Boot, Shoe and Leather Store, one door north
Of ]. l.. Csrnings.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-19

QUINCY, June H. 1922.
DEAR SIR:-Half an hour ago received
and this moment have heard read for the
third or fourth time the best letter that ever
was written by an octogentrian dated June
lst
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-19

THAr KNocKiNe.--It has been finally as
certained that the mysterious knockings
heard in the vicinity of Rochester are the
beating of some old hard conscicnces of cor
tain individuals who have refused 70 pay
their printer.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-19
MIR. Adams Reply.

THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-06

The CupAS ExrEprrroS.-on of the invaders, Rich
Florida gives this account of the famous expedition:
The Southern papers contain many accounts of the
petition its outfit numbers, achievements at Cardenas, and
escape from the combined naves of three fur great
nations. notice in them many great mistakes, and
gross Misrepresentation the latter particularly in the Sara-
nah Georgian the editor of which got his information in
interview with General Lopez. The general in his desper
aion very ungenerousy endeavopg throw the baaoe
Of failure the American officers and soldiers saying that
10 consequence Of their refusal follow him another
point the island, after leaving Cardenas We did refuse
to foio,o hi-refuse again to put lives in his hands,
after he had led 10 place where had remained FIVE
hours longer the army would have been man
as if could not retreat every American was determined
die lighting against fifty times our number in the
streets Of Cardenas. General Lopez will not deny that
myself handed him despatch from friendly Creole inform
ing him that from three FIVE thousand Spanish soldiers with
cavalry and artillery would be upon before the
ing What chance would there have been for five hun
ded undscpined men-withou single piece of artillery
against such orce in country with which we were en-
tey unacquanted and without the least assistance from the
Creoles for whose liberty fighting. write what
emphacaly knop when say that after the affair at Car
denas, both officers and men lost all confidence in General
Lopez his promises and the patriotism the people of Cuba
No doubt they wanted freedom admired republican nsti,u.
tons, and emulated the glory Of the American character
but one who the citizens Of Cardenas Sunday
18th of May last neat trinity dressed stepping about like
dancing masters will say that they will sht for ndepen
enoeit is doubtful whether they deserve liberty,
would know how TO appreciate il gift. This ample
cause for our refusal to follow General Lopez further
CAS- one of those who, completely deceived and misin-
formed, took an active part in getting up the kentucky reg
ment remorse account Of the suepgs
and privaons which the failure the expedition has cntaed
upon all and for the sad fate Of some Of my best and bavest
fYiendso
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against similar attacks Is there but that of
seeking Executive favor Is there no basencss but that of
which public man may be guilty May favor be else
where sought by unworthy arts And there species
of mental prostitution, that as in false and exaggerated
sentiments stimulates hatreds and unworthy passions and
pandes to viaed tastes that quite degrading TO the in
dvdua and more dangerous the STATE than the patrness
that sells for office | respect an earnest abo
ZIONIST, respect dsunionist respect every
thing that IS genune-i for nothing else because It Is
genuine But have opinion that there those North
and South, who incapable Of rising to the height of political
question, seek only in sectional agitan the mean rewards
of low ambition. So when the wind high on the
shore have the eagus wheel and scream they seem
to share the spirit he and yet all the while hey are
only intent securing their prey, 10 wnicn tner instinct
teaches them that the season is favorable.
My aion in this matter has not escaped consruc I'm
thai is not appears me, very bera IN another quarter
The gentleman from Alabama, Mr. HlLLIAnD,) incapable
Of intentional dscouresy Injustice IN commenting upon
letter written by me- and defending myself against an attack
made upon me in Wing newspaper has bsen able TO disco
yer for nv course no other than sectional motive. de
plies TO IL in very complimentary language, comparison
drawn from the art of war Certainly the feeling by which
was governed was any thing ta military aggressive. The
gentleman will deny that the vote gave was national
vote but he objects arguments intended 10 reconcile that
vote to section In this may differ somewhat from the
honorable gentleman. He abounds in national and patriotic
sen,ments clothed in very beautiful language but far
have Observed he has given that likely
place him in any difficulty home. Let not my friend from
AIabama-if he will permit me to call him so-msske
think that do him justice. believe that he is friend to
fcues and emtauassmens arising from geographical POI
si,ion Blu. let suggest in all kindness, that 10 certain
emergencies act involving personal hazard is worth
an abund nee Of lofty sentiments.
II is OF little consequence how may stand upon this ques
ton, except TO those whom Immediately represent Never
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-06

do that they are produced by labor slaves give
and the alleged injustice and SIM
purchaser Of stolen goods is OF the theft The
widest fanatic daily participant Of the necessaries, and
comforts and Injuries If e produced by slave labor and
he is restrained from indulgence by any conscientious
scruples ~. s.a
Again the Northern creditor, debt upon a
southern Shareholder without scrupe takes mortgage upon
his slaves and thereby becomes saveowner He never,
under such circumstances, emancpates bu, sells And
SALE appeheDd has been arrested by the conscience
a Northern creditor. Of this certainly do complain
and have only made these illusions show the intimate
cnInexon between the two sections the Of interest,"
and that there should be difference the OF feeling
ook upon the present controversy unnatural and
hoy threatening and jeopardng evidently does, the
safely aud stability of this great Government believe
be the power Of the present Congress terminate with
out any sacrifice by any party, of principle, interest," honor
feeling And for the purpose e presenting my
the mode desire say something upon the important and
mmed question before the commiteebs message
President transmitting the constitution Of California.
The President recommends the admission into the Union
Of Calf rna with the constitution submitted and, to the
residue o territory acquired from Mexc he recommends
the establishment of Territorial Governments,
action The latter recommendation based upon the
sldon that such governments be established without
continued and great the subject Of slavery.
There certainly every plausible ground for this suppos
ton. An effort to establish such governments made each
session OF the last Congress- unavang consequence
OF tbs exciting question The question is still regarded Of
paramount Importance, and It's adjustment bese with serious,
butt urs difficulties The present position
OF California praying admission State will certainly
ought IN my opinion, TO aid in the settlement of the entire
controversy 50 far ar these Territories are concerned It
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-07-06

on constitutional principle it involves sectional triumph,
requires no abandonment Of principle settles the question
revocaby quets agitation and restores harmony to the Unon
Is there any reason why the South should reject What
is il tina, you desire The preservation Of the Union upon
iust terms? That is doubt not what the great majority
Of you and majority perhaps still greater OF your consu-
ents sincerely desire WE'LL in this way, you will preserve
and strengthen the Unions and you cannot dispute the jus
tice of the They in accordance with principles
which the South has always proclaimed and which
have received the emphatic sanction Of the imminent indiv
dual-who Southern if any thing be so--whese death
we have lately depoed Do you desire to enjoy your pro-
perry at home in quiet and without agitation You VIII
thus attain that end Many Southern gentlemen have said
u.s. that slavery New Mexico and that con-
queny the Wmot proviso mere abstraction ana tnas
for the North therefore, insist upon it, was to insist upon
offensive TO the South for no practical end why,
then, your premises be correct will you for an abstraction
require abandonment OF principle and consistency num
atng to the pride of the North But is said that is
principle which you desire the recognition. You can get
no recognition principle that Congress may not prohibit
slavery in the Territories of the United States you WIZ
look the speech of the great Northern
you will find in any thing but abandonment OF the Prin
cple Of the ordinance Of 1887 you will nd the contrary
that principle most emphatcaly asserted Nor would any
vote that you could get here expressly repudiang ~
be of service to you for the principle one that the
of the North will abandon On the other hand py the
have proposed you would gain the acknowledge
ment of principle not valueess TO the South ana na ID
such and by such vote as to be OF practical use
Will Northern Democrats reject the policy Soutner1
President because il not sufficiently Southern! VIII they
substitute for something that their constituents Will Iegaro
as more favorable to the Sou,hmore favorable to slavery
Are not the terms lust The South at least etpped from
dispu,ing their Justice Will you alege that you fear dis
solution Of the Union dissolution Of the Union because
we authorize the people Of Territory to form constitution
preparatory to their admission into the Union as state
bev who would dissolve the Union for such cause must
belong to the class nondespts lately discovered by an old
gentleman Of this ciy-the class Of disunonss per Sc
enIeman may be willing make sacrifices, sacrifices Of
personal feeling, Of ambition Of consistency OF principle
eysn for the sake d restoring harmony the Union but be-
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1850-10-02
CONGRESSIONAL.


SEEArE.-Afier some ordinary basines
IVES transacted, the lndlan Appropriate'
Bill was iaten Ep.
Many amendments were CT red and Ogreet
TO. IL ,wss lhen ordered TO .ihisd reudmg
"A message wos received from The Pres
deui,. aish The corresponde0ce between IN
United aStses Government aRd lha, ol Tur'
key, Telslive TO the Hungarian ,efeges.
The California Bill then l$&en up
'il'hs one TO settle llseFsldily Of privne llnt
rlsirns, was debated .lili 4 -o'eloek, when lln
Ssnnte toos access.
All o'elgck Ire, C-liEotnia Land Dill was
passed.
Sensie senl into I,xecnHse session and s.
ocntiEued until adjon,uuent.
House Went into a Committee OF Ih'
Whsle on amendments II the Senate 10 Cv
II aud Diplomatic Bill.
The committee concnued in appropriation
%ft$iO 900 Tor expenses Of agent Il Snblm'
Pore, TO be expended anGer d ree'ion OF tht
Secretary Of SAFE.
The Senate amendments inr approprlalln!
$500, 900 for addtljous 10 the Capitol, wer'
rejected.
After pasSiag Hpoa some ether amondmen
10 the Aili Swere agreed to IN COMMITTEE
aud repnied TO The House, when adJnu'n
,ment took place.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1850-10-02
The Exhibition OF the Harrison Co.
Agricultural Society, VItI be held in
C;idiz on IIe 2Aih ;AnI 25Ih OF OH
Nl1., ,(OCtOber,) 1850.
ORDER OF THE EXHIBITION,

FIRST DAy.--All persons wishing to exhb
It property OF any description will call on The
lntOrmer General at the Market House, tha
their names and property may be registered
nnd instructions will he given where the pro
perry shall be deposited for exhibition. Thi
rule must necessarily be complied with, as lht
Sheep and Swine will be ass gned to mum
bered pens, and the number OF the pen as
sighed TO amy particular stock will he resis.
tered with the stock.
Persons wishing TO compete for premiums
on crops will also call on the !nlurmcr Gen
eral and enter their crops, and leave with
him their written statements.
The Informer General will he found ut the
Market House between the hours of Q and
IL O'Clock after which nothing for exhibition
on tha, day can be entered
The Treasurer may also be found at the
Market House between the hours Of 0 and
IL O'clock, upon whom those wishing TO be
come members and those who have MOI pre-
viousy paid their annual fee, will call and
pay.
The President will deliver an address in
the Court House al 10 O'Clock.
AT O'Clock the awarding committees will
proceed to award premiums. without know
ing whose property they are examining. -
They will receive necessary instructions, &c,
by calling on the Managers at the Market
House. They are requested to be puncual
and expediious, AS time is necessarily lirni-
ted. They are requested TO make out their
reports by O'clock, and hand them to the
Secretary, that they may be arranged for
reading bv 4 o'clock, at the Court House.
Difficulty having heretofore occurred in
showing the horses, certain space will be
allotted 10 them, and the Sheriff will see that
The people do not crowd upon it.
SECOND DAY. The annual meeting for
the election Of officers will be held in the
Cour, House, and proceed to business pre-
cisely al 8 O'Clock PunctnaIily is necessa-
rily required rs the PIoughing match will
commence al 10 O'clock.
The Farming Implements, Mechanical
Arts, Dairy products, Fruit, &c, and Domes-
tic Manufactures will he exhibited This day,
md will be taken charge Of by he InIormer
General aud his assistants, at the Court
House, between the hours ofSan o'clock,
after which nothing more will be taken in,
and at which time the awarding committees
will proceed 10 examine and award the pre-
mums, without knowing the owners Of tho
property, and make out their reports by 2
O'Clock and hand them to the Secretary who
will have The ownels' names inserted, and
read them between 8 and o'c ock. Frr
further Information respecting the premiums,
&c, &c., persons are referred To the printed
catalogue (which members can obtain oi
the Treasurer, Abraham lloImes, and The
Secretary. THOS. LEE, President.
E. CATTELL, SecreiGry.
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1850-10-02
FROM SANTA FE.
St. Louis, Sept. 90.

st Louis, Sept %.
MIR. .Papin HIS reached Santa Fe, having
cief, on the l6lh uI,. He confirms all prevl-
0rs accounts concerning the depreda,nns Of
,he Indians. The reinfureemeats Of the
.iroope in chihuahua, oy his exertiOns, has
.Jnsde himself the theme ofuniVersal ecouium,
With the additional orce now ON the way 10
New Mexico, be will render very eficnet
service.
Mr.. Papin met Conneiiy's train at Cedar
Springs The day previous, and tie Indians
had stolen from the tran So mules. The
decent was so sudden and dexterous that not
n word was exchanged nor gun fired before
they were under full gaIlop To the mountains
with the mules before them. Col. s inner
was met. He was encamped with several
Companies, awaiting the arrival of Com
,pauy. About 90 miles from tile crossing of
Arkansas river, Papin met Company In
fanny on their way TO Santa Fe, usl in good
health.
Browns govsrnment tFnlp was met at Lest
Spring. A second government train was
met three miles from CampbSIl Grove Oh the
same day.
Waldo g. Co.'S Mail carrier was met Just
starting for Santa Fe.
All the c. eeks betwean IIalps and Camel
Grove were dry, WHICH was causing suffering
for want Of watar.
A great many animals we're lost by a
strange disease, called Dry Murmin-Ihey
generally died in an hour or two. The wa
,ler is supposed to be the cause.
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III lms wpu'l pe,ma--lhgn We 81 .is-


ei Tine w"a', p ,a,H ~ then he s4.la-
80 h'y- written S"ape, h awe
mon a.t x III | - d lea" ,Y#. .atE
atosl "a luhiry
IPsumis.d 20 Srle To cou~i T.ilt IA, alt
c- are 90 2 pe' 'r.a BADLY 'ys.e arHs
aao 4 suy .9dy vaa s la coule " This coun-
lIy, iheir beuer plan is 10 cume and see for
themselves, then they will be salislied.--
Whoever comes must make up their minds 10
lake the bitter with The sweet. Il was IN
the States aud knew what | know now ]
would come. but if / had wife and family |
would not.
The difference is, that a Young man can
carry his own hide TO any market he chooses
and has no wife and children to mourn at
his misiortunes, besides he learos the ways
of the world, and is he get home sick, let him
die il he can. Dul enough, nUsl close sin,
cerely hOping you altmay live aud enjoy The
comforts Of life, until become satisfied Of
my wild rovings, or make my pile at which
time shall return and pay you a visit.
Yours With esteem and regard,
WM. A MOORE,
The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1850-10-02
END OF THE TARIFF HUMBuG.

The last plsLk in the Wing platform has
been knocked down! The Tariff humbug
has received ils qnielus in Congress! Mr.
TooSEs (whgO from the committee of Ways
and Means, reported on Saturday That it was
deemed ;ncxpedient TO attempt any legi la
tion altering the existing duties on imports.
Good! Now lct us have a show Of honesty,
at least, from The Wing Editors anG politi.
clans for The future. They have for The last
three or four yeurs been bowling about .'ru-
in'' aud DISTRESS" for the nvowed purpose
of operating upon Congress. Although all
branches Of industry have naurished under
the operations Of The Just and equitable Tar
III Of lS4G, the mouopnliss and their organs
have endcavored 10 make il appear that the
country has been going 10 destruction with
the speed Of a locomotive. But, "OthelIo's
occupations 4 ne"-lhe Gaphin Ed tors
most heDcefuih find some new political hob.
by upon which 10 ride. Poor souls.--Pius.
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