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Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05
suggestions for the Farmer.

KEEP YOUR ANIMALS CoMFoRTABLI.-
Jusus Leibg has somewhere asserted that
our clolhing is merely an equivalent Tor
certain amount Of food. This shrewd remark.
the farmer may apply TO advantage IN the
management Of his animals. An animal 0f
any description, that Is compelled 10 remain
exposed. or bur half protected, requires near
IL twice the food consumed by another of:he
same size furnished with comfortable quar-
ters. IL is not. perhaps, desirable to keep
animals too warm. or 10 situations where
there is not free circulation Of ali; but
comfort and cleanliness may be secured
without sacrificing these prime requisites OF
health.
SHEEP should never be confe6, during
winter, in close quarters; nor should more
Than twenty. or twenty five ever be permitted
TO run together. The nature Ofth sheep is
remarkably ardent, and the atmosphere soon
becomes deleriorsled and impure. even where
the flock is small. Water, IL should be re-
collected, is as necessary for the sheep. az
for the OK or horse. True. the sheep cau
live without water, if there be supply Of
snow; but because man can live without a
diuner, the fact ought not TO be regarded ~
evidence that he does not need IL. One may
live under the deprivation Of many things,
the possession Of which would contribute es-
sentaly to ms well-being.
FsEDINs.-Always be regular and sys-
rematic in feeding your stock Regularity
is the balance wheel ot Agricultural enter
prise; dersnge this. and the machine "Tuns
down. Stated hours, aud specified quaint
ties, should invariably be observed. "Nei.
the, too litile nor too much. too often or too
seldom this is The true policy.
SALr--Let your domestic animals, OF all
kinds, not excepting your swine. be regular
ly supplied with salt While they are kept
on green succuIeul food, sufficient qusn-
tily is l,ebly necessary. Swine, when their
vlctuals are not regularly seasoned" eat
salt with as much avidty as an OK or COZ.
and derive az much benefit Olive Branch.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05
A Few Hints for November.

Trees uansplaned recently should be
carefully staked if likely, from size or expo
sure. TO be blown around by the winds; and
all should be carefully mulched. Common
rough manure from the barn yard. is as good
as anything. Siakiug and mulching are the
great preseivatives of newly planted trees.
either in summer or autumn. Trees plan
ted last spring even, would be greatly bene-
fued by muching. and especially where
they lave not grown freely, and taken deep
root in The ground. Soh-wooded trees. such
as the Pawlonia, some Magooiss, &C., which
though perfectly hardy alter two seasons
growth are likely to be winter killed, and if
quite exposed, should have a thin spread
ing of straw for the first winter; and that even.
if planted last spring This remark applies
10 both deciduous aud evergreen trees. Rare
eyergreens, even the perfectly hardy onces.
should invariably have a slight protection the
first winter.
RAsPBERRIEs. TO ensure certain crop
next season, should be projected. The
practice of the great market-growers near
New York. isio lay down the canes and Gov
er very slightly with earth. Straw or boughs
Of trees will answer; but there IS a standing
objection To all such things, aud tfa! is, they
attract vermln.
STRAWBERRY BEDS. aud particularly those
recently planted, should be protested 10 pre-
vent being drawn out. as they certainly will
be il left exposed, unless the groond should
be covered with snow all winter, which can
not be expected, in many places.
HALF HARDY PLARTs, such as monthly
roses, carnations, &c, may be wi,ntered we'll
bv planting them compacty in bed. and en-
closing them with frame like that for
hot. bed, and covering it with boards. These
can be removed at mild intervals during win
ter, aud al: be given, to prevent mold, &c.
DAmLIA ROOTS are frequently lost by being
put awav in a cellar, green and wet. The
roofs should be well dried in the sun, until
there is no apparent moisture about them.
and then be placed on dry shelves or be put
away in sand, where they will not freeze
With this precautiou, the roots are as EARLY
winlered as potatoes.
FIRLD MlcE are oilen very destructive TO
orchard aud garden trees. Ooe OF the great
est preventives. is to clear up thoroughly all
brush and rubbish that may have accumula-
ted daring sumner, remove all glass, weeds,
&r.. that he nice might burrow and work
under during wiuter.- Genesee Farmer.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05
HILLSDALE, NOV. 5, 1850.

formation relative to the cause OF all the rum
pus.' Suffice il 20 say, the fish on being re-
stored 10 consciousness, found themselves IN
rather close quarters for comfort. feeling
somewhat like rat in a strange garret. -
In their efforts to escape the horrors OF soli-
tary confinement, they upset the huge snuii
box, the contents of which proving not 30
agreeable to their eyes rs TO Aunt Judy's
nose, caused them to make the most desper
ate efforts to escape, and one OF them at
length succeeding revealed tho whole myste-
ry. =,
One of the family observed that she had
'mealed' great many fish IN her day, but
never saw It done after that fashion before:
The GOODIES were finely coated with snufi,
but presume they considered 1t rather
snug fit.
After getting in a good degree'cslm, Aunt
Judy started once more for home, where she
safely arrived. She hastened at once to bed.
Her sleep was much broken and disturbed
that night by visions of mammoth tomcods
and coverless snuff-boxes. She arose the
next morning with a severe headache. Al
ter p artaking of nothing but cracker and
cup of strong tea, she sat for long time IN
deep meditation, her countenance indicating
intense thought. Suddenly she arose, her
countenance assuming look of the most
fixed determination, at the same time ex-
claiming, IN no unmeanlng tone:
'Ill never eat another tomcod as long as
liye--I won'tr
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05
The Hastings Family.

Jinks, the Hastings milkman, one morning
forgot to water his milk. In the hall of the
first customer in his round, the sad omission
flashed upon links wounded feelings. A
large tub of fine clear water stood Oh tho
floor by his side; no eye was upon him, and
thrice did Jinks dilute his milk with large
measure filled from the tub, before the maid
brought up her jugs. Jnks served her and
went on. While he was believing down the
next area, his first customers footman beck
oned TO him from the door. Jinks returned
and was Immediately ushered into the libra
ry. There sat my lord who had just tasted
the milk
'Jinksr said his lordship.
My lordr said Jinks.
'Jinks,' continued his lordship, i should
feel particularly obliged if you would hence
forth bring me the milk and water separate
ly. and allow me the favor of mixing them
myselfr
We'll. my lord, its useless to deny the
thing, for suppose your lordship watched
me while
NO. interrupted the nobleman. the fact
is. that my children bathc at home, links
and the tub in the hall, was full of sea-water,
Jinks'
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05

Pfusburc Is 2 great place Tor "law and or
der" They hold meetings ,hero to coun'c
nance runaway negroes--aud KICK up fuss
generally. from theu mayor down The lat.
Ter iunctiensry has recently been convicted
Of ASSAULT and battery. and held to bail :"
keen the peace N the sum oi 5000.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05
EVERY FINE DAY.n


Did you ever see two persons, meet, VINO.
after shake of the hand, cordial or Other
wise, did not make some remark uPss the
weather.
If YOU ever did, then you nave seen a rara
avis and ought forthwith TO have notified
Barnum, and made thereby halt fortune.
Generally, such greetings run this wise.
"Very fine day, sir;" or. Remarkably chIl-
w." with shtug) considerable oi a show
or Yesterday or, "ralus quite hard SIR.
all Of which, being news out ot The com
mon way oi things, of course staitles the
heaier into an assent.
With many people this is mere force OF
habit; and they are ust as likely TO echo'
"beautiful day, sir" when the sky is pouring
Young rivers, and the clouds riding rough
shod over the sun. making faces at each 9TH
er, as when the heavens are blue aud the
earth smiling. We sometimes think II would
be fine fun to count the number OF times
these general expressions are INDUCED In,
but fear we should fail in patience al the one
hundred and f(Iieth time within an hour.
But the beauty ofthis weather talk is when
two persons get together, who ATE not sum
cienlly acquainted, OF who, having had some
slight misunderstanding, hardly know what
10 say TO each oiher-they must talk' OF APP
pear foolish. UP comes the old weather
hobby, and STOPPING his broad shoulders
hears of all their peccadlllos and embarrass-
ments, il not gracefully, certainly with COM
fort.
Listen here comes little miss Mary Sykes,
one Of the sweetest young ladies', aud yon-
der. tha, tall starched Joshua Mangum.-
They are friends. though. sad to say. poor
Joshua is discarded lover. They must
meet. and sat together IlIi The boat comes,
inll five minutes; for Mangum is very gallant,
and would not pass lady ot h's acqnain-
lance, even though she had given him The
mltten. (anG Josh has some dozen OF pA'rs'
poor fellow, all flung exceedingly well)
Listen
''Good morning, miss Mary.
Good morning, Mr.. Mangum.'
IAN exceedingly delightful day, miss Ma
ry." with glance at the sky.
ut has been raining little, telieve.
"Ah! OH yes, ltlle. but there seems a
smart chance Tor a fine day yet
80 yes"
"Whal terrible hot weather We have had
lately.'
VERY warm"
But fall will soon be here
"Vely soon"
Quite a heavy rain yesterday
quite a Storm noddiug and smiling.
IL am told il beat down the green corr
indeed" poetical-''l should think
every tender green might have suffered from
ITS peling
Did it iujure you, Mr.. Msngnm!' (vey
innocently, with sweet drchuess III her blue
eyes.
"No, thank YOU" (quilc unsuspec""e) u
carried an umbrella
"lt was very iorrnn.'e;" suppress'ng
smile.
Boat bell rings, and, with a sigh ol relief,
the parties hasten on board.
We remember one veIy dark looking NOR
ming. while we were IN Washington, asking
4 poor black fellow, servant IN tho idm''y'
il il rained.
"No, mssee," was his reply
"Does il snow, then!"
"No, missee."
"Well, what kind Of weather Is "!
"'Taint no kind oi wedder, mIsser.
"Thapwill pass ior the latest definition oi
a cloudy day Boston Olive Branch.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05

A snuff. box of a novel construction. aud
designed to supersede the necessity ol using
the fingers in taking snuff, has been register
ed At Brming ham, England. II Is inverted
and upon being turned up, two small cups
are found charged with the 'itllllstIng nix
turc, ready To be applied to the nose
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05
itu .Ageucies.

ity .Ageucies.
v.B.PALMER. the American Newspaper Agent
ia authorized TO receive subscriptions and advertise
n3nts for this paper. His Offices are at
BosroN 8 Congress street.
New York Tribune Buildings.
PHLADELPHIA,N n W. cor. Sd aud Chestnut st.
~B,LrIMo T., s. W. cor. North aud Fayette st.
p. HoMAN, is our authorized Agent at Detroit
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05

A rural poet. IN describing his laly love.
says she IL Is graceful as waterli lilly. while
her breath smells like an armiul oi clover. =
lis case is certainly approaching crisis.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05

The human ea' Is so extremely sensitive.
that IL can hear a sound that lasts only the
twenty -four ,housandIh part of second
Deaf persons msy'couversc together through
rods Of wood held between then teeth. ~
held 10 their throat ~ breast
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05
A CARD.
DIR. T.. FRENCH,

XNTishes TO say to his friends andthe Public gen.
w orally that he has removed TO town and in
tends to Devote his whole time to the duties of his
Profession. The success attending his practice in
this county, for the last eight years must be his
best recommend.
N.B.-His Dwelling is situated on the corner Of
Ferris and McCollum, ST.. in rear of Court House
his Office he generally carries with him, in the
shape of pair Of ofmammoth Pill Bags-hs fees will
be reasonabe-but little pay required during the
present Administration.
Dec. 18th. 1849. a22
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05
DISSOLUTION.
LOST.

~ ing One dollar bill aud papers OF some amount
of no use except to the owner. The finder will bc
rewarded by leaving it at the Valley mills
j. w. PETTIS.
Hillsdale, October IL, 1850. ngtf
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05
STRAY OXEN.

- ALT--Alwnys on hand, and for sale at m.
- warehouse. J. w MAY.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05
Flour for Sale.

DATING. Cotton Yarn. Wicking Bag
- ging and sensless Bags, for sale by
BEALI. 4 PRATT.
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05
For Steamboat John Queen.
For Steamboat John HOIIiSter.

G. Williams x CO., Detroit.
II. n. Strong, Detroit.
Noble Il Sterling, Monroe.
Detroit. October IL. 1850. OF
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05

In consequence of change of time on the Michl-
gan Southern Railroad, the Steamers
JOHN OWEN AND HOLLISTER,
will leave Detroit at o'clock in the morning and
connect with the cars, the above road at Monroe
mt O'Clock Same day for Adrian, Hillsdale md
Jonesville, arriving at yonesville at Pm
Returning. leave Toledo at o'clock NJ, con-
Meeting with the cars from the above places, at
Monroe at l2 o'clock, and arrive at Detroit at >
o clock p NJ, connecting with the South shore line
for Cleveland and Buffalo. Same evening on North
shore Line of steamers,
MlY.FI0WER, OCEAN AND ATLANTIC,
in the morning The Baltic will leave Detroit eve
Sunday morning for Buffalo.
By the above arrangement daily (Sundays ex-
cepted) is established between Detroit Adrian,
Hillsdale aud louisville, through from the latter
place to Detroit IN III hours
Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-11-05

II THE subscriber has again become
S,GEEM the proprietor OF the above Hotel, 10.
,,..tN@. cated il this Village; where he will be
lIift lf@ found. happy to see his old friends and
rsss1.z1zeesa patrons and able To supply them with
a II the comforts which the country affords.
With ordinary prosperity, he hattcrs himself that
he will I've able make his connection with the Hills.
dale House permnneutone
To persons unacquuinted with the subscriber and
the "Hillstic Hgpfe" he would say that his House Is
no only ttr aree. but located in the lsost eli lbse
anl perssnt part DC the said village, bat a short dis
fr1 the Rail Road Depot and If they will give
him c,G he will 30 all in his power TO render their
iay with him agreeable. s0il A. HOWDER.
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all parts of his farm, and this season threshed most
of his grain in the field with it, He takes il to the
woods, and, instead of hauling logs, carts in there
from boards and lumber, with the assistance of
one of Pages portable saw mills.
President Fillmore was not present Yesterday,
but is looked for this morning The most noticeable
personages on the ground, Yesterday, was the u.s.
sian minister and his magnificent lady. He looked
as young as he did ten years ago, and his Ady
much more blooming rnd beautiful. They sonD.d
much interested in the exhibition, and w -
ceived by the members Of the society with marked
attentit n. An immense Russian boar, the largest
specimen of his kind in the Fair, was much admir-
ed by the minister, and an effort was made by him
topurcbate it,
The Fair wIlllciose this evening after an address
from the Hon. Willoughby Newton, and the award
of premiums.
The ploughng match, yesterday, was truly a
splendid sight to those who were able TO get clio Sc
enough TO the lines of the extensive area to see it,
MIR. Shriver, the President of the West Newton
Plank Road, yesterday purchased, for the use of
that road, six of the portable circular saw mills, of
Mr.. Page, now on exhibition at the Fair.
Pickpockets are here in abundance, and not less
than IS, 600 was successfully distracted from the
pockets Of strangers. Col. Weeks, of Kent county,
lost 81 100 in one lump.
The trial of Simon Emerish, for an attempted
rape on Louisa Nehern, was, on Wednesday,
brought to a close, when the jury promptly rem
dered a verdict of guilty The punishment is i'm
prisonment in the Penientary; and the prisone is
a man of considerable property. Tue verdict is
strictly in accordance with public sentiment on the
subject.
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Aston P,ae, Opsrn House.

The performances Of Der Preyschutz,n siace the
season commenced, has drawn very fsshion Unable
houses and the array of talent already concentrated
under the able direction Of Max Msrezek promises W
be made available, in very brilliant manner, during
the Of the Several novelties in pre-
psratios which cannot fail to be productive of good
results for the hS5s OF the house. ssd for the mana
ger. The next performance will be on Monday, when
Lucia d Lammermoor" will be produced for the arst
time this 1t will attract the attention Of the
public for its sabstantisl merit, well for the ex
cslcnt artsts who will take part in 1t. Psrodi and
Nathalie fitzjames however, will create more than
ordinary excitement, and some portion OF public
thusissm must be reserved for their advent which u
Of far distant
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Our BaItlmore Corre.po.demee.

BALTIMORE, Oct. -, ioJO.
The Agricultural Fair Throngs Of SfraHg,rs--
Portable Ergine The Observation-Disclosures
Yiafus-Ptckpoc &c.
Yesterday was a day long 10 be remembered, as
one Of the most exciting mthe history Of our city
consequent upon the opening Of the Maryland
Agricultural Fair and Cattle show. The city ia
thropged with strangers to such an extent, that
every public house lie oveuun, whilst thousands
have been accommodated In private houses.
This Fair has undoubtedly taken off the palm
from the recent fair at Albany, in the extent and
superiority Of the display Of animals, productions,
end implements--es is readily admitted by thoee
who were present at Albany. The enclosure
covers six acres Of ground, and the stalls Of the
cattle extend all around its circumference, there
being not less than 500 present, besides sheep,
pigs, and poultry Of every description. A number
of fine buildings have been erected within the en-.
closure, for the display Of articles of agriculture,
refreshment rooms, NC. whilst the display OF agr-
cultural mpleme hts large portion Of them NOV
ing by steam, and in full operation-is truly mag
nhcent
The grounds of the society, at 10 o'clock yester-
day morning, presented scene never before wit.
messed in this city there being not less than TWEEN
ty thousand persons present, whilst stream OF
cmnibuees and vehicles continued throughout the
day to pour in their additional thousands until the
enclosure OF cir acres, with the grounds surround
ing II, were literally thronged. The dispay Of
cattle was truly Unprecedented, and showed con
dition Of Improvement IN the stock OF Maryland,
that was truly gratifying. The portable engine Of
Mr.. Calvert, the President OF the society, OF
seout ten horse powell resembling soms s,,,.
greet attention II was halted several times dur
log the day, and attached 70 some Of the saw mile,
flour mile, NC, on exhibition, and did ts work in
a meet admirable maaper. DIR. Celyeu uses \ on
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that its glow. worm gimmer may be seen Modest

tEdt us glow worth gufiinei may De seen MODEST
gentlemen!
II is painful to see how far and broad these Desc
lating doctrines have spread through this commu-
nifty. Ii is consolation, however, TO know, that
all are not infected; that there still many pa
triotic men in this city and State, who reverence
the constitution the bond of our Union, the
source of strength, and, at the some time, the
basis and corollary Of our national glory.
The people here are still excited about Jenny
Lind, and we occasionally see some very ridiclI-
Ious expressions of this excitement. Miss Lind is
no doubt, very respectable lady-nay, more, an
artist of the highest merit but that reason why
we should make fools OF ourselves. We saw
a paragraph in one of our city papers, some
with Indignation. "The Hon. Daniel Webster"
said the editor, "was yesterday introduced to the
Nightingale Can serviy and abiectness go
further than this 3? The Secretary of State of the
United States introduced to Young girl The
aforesaid editor should have written thus Eyes
terday, the divine artist, Jenny Lind, had the dis
finguished honor Of an introduction to his Excel
lency, the Secretary of State, who conversed with
her some time, and appeared to be much pleased
with the interview"
The drama, in Boston. seems to be in flourish
ing condition. although il is not carried TO that hgh
perfection which one would expect to find in this
modern Athens. The National, Howard, and Bos-
ton theatres, are doing good business, as is also
We cannot close this letter without speaking a
word regarding the United States Hotel. where we
are now writing. Messrs Silsby and Spooner are
the present proprietors, and succeed in making it
a most comfortable and elegant place of refuge for
the traveller 1t is one of the largest hotels in the
world, and 10 not surpassed by any, in any respect
whatever. THE SEER THE EAST.
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PRICE TWO CENTS.

the amount Of spsce required allotu emit will, he
made, but the entire amount viii be immediately as
signed to those wbeih may have made report in pre-
portion to the requirements Of each, and public alton
thereof be made accordingly.
To these regulations, required by existing circum-
stances attention Is respectfully solicited by the
ecutive Committee
The Com mittee Ia highly grstiaed In being able ia
state that such has been received from tbs
President of the UBted States AMI the Secretary OF
the Navy. as to justify the expectation that public
vessel will be commissioned to convey TO London all
articles destined for the exhibltion) which msy be
proved by the Central Authority
All comm unicstions ehould be- addressed to the Ss
cretsry OF the Executive Committee
By order Of the Executive Committee,
PETER FORCE Chsirmsn-
Jos. @. G. KENNEDY, Sec. Elk. Com.