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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1852-10-26

pERus BY LAND AND WHARF.-THE chain OF
Lake Shore roads extending along tho lower
edge of Lake Erie to Toledo, is expected to
be opened in tho course of the autumn, says
the New York Times. The announcement is
welcome. Travellers begin TO look suspicisly
at the risks of inland navigation. They prefer
to trust their fortunes TO land rather Than the
marine engines. The preference is reasona..
Bile. In comparing the chance of life in travel
by water or by rail, the odds are obviously in
favor of tho clatter.-[Phila. Sun. y,
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0FThe equivocality of many OF tho names
of piaces in Scotland has given occasion to
very amusing saying regarding clergyman OF
the Free Kirk: sHe was born at Dub, brought
up at the school of Ounce, and finally settled
minister in the parish Of Dronc.
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great wave, looked out scaward, ond saw
the Goodwin beacon light close by. The full
horror of my situation rushed upon me. Il
was his revenge!--tho dead was fulfilling the
last wish Of the disappointed man. We
should at all events perish together and if
Lucy was to live happy it was not to be any
more with me.
Still we swept onward. ever onward, and the
calm moon looked upon us while we rushed to
destruction. Destruction!-- was there no
means of escape left them? Must | die1-
Must all these fair life visions vanish, all be
swallowed up, and in a few moments too, by
the great monster death? Was there no way
of escaped.
Yes? With wild scream threw off the
lethargy which had fallen over me-threw it
off, and leaped to my feet. | sprang forward,
stumbled over the seat, stood up, sprang for
ward again, tripped again the next seat, fell
forward-fell oUer it. and was in the next
moment up again. / caught hold of him; he
was cold and stiff; tried to dash him away
the- dreadful feeling of deadnesss which met
my hands at every touch did not deter mo-
nothing deferred me; what should? Was it
not for life? renewed my exertions when
suddenly, to my terror, l felt myself seized; he
clung to me, grasped mo to himself, while he
exclaimed, with tremendous voice, that sem
cd to echo through my heart.
snow then James, supper's ready!
With convulsive stirt, | was instantly
awake. Henry Frazer had me in his arms,
while Lucy and his two sisters, stood laughing
by. had fallen asleep as sat and thought,
upon the jctty, and they had come to look for
me.
Anything further would be superAuous- -
Alfred Waters is still hostile, and next season
our difference will carry us both into the
Court of Common Pleas.
JUSTICE TO THE DEAD.-We notice in some
of the partizan papers comparison between
the late President Polk and Gen. Pierce, in
which great injustice is done to tho former
Both were members Of Congress at the same
time, and the journals of the four years they
were in the House show their relative standing
and influence in that body, Mr.. Polk was
soon selected as chairman of the most impor-
tant committee Of the house-that of Ways
and Means; and during the last two years was
speaker of the House. where his great ability
was admitted by all parties. Gen. Pierce
never was member Of any important commit
tee, either of the House or Senate, as any one
will see bv referring to the journals of Con-
gress We have no objection to seeing the
most ample Justice done to the General by his
supporters, but in securing their own ends they
should not do injustice to the memory of Mr.
Polk, who occupied very different rank In
point of ability and craftsmanship.
Manchester (N H. Democrat.
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1t is easy to wish for Heaven, but difhculs
TO get Heavenly mind.
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'm List OF PREMIUMS AWARDED.
HILLsDALE COUNTY FAIR OF 1854

The following Premiums were awarded by
the several viewing Committees, or by the Ex-
ecutive Committee on their recommendation,
at the FAIR Of the Hillsdale County Agricul.
tural Society, for 1852.
The following Premiums can be obtained by
calling on ii. A. Delavan, OF Jonesville, The
Treasurer of the Society any time before the
LIST of January next, after which all Premiums
not called for, will revert TO the Society.
Cattle-Durham.
To G, G. Munro, on best Bull, 5 yrs. old, SO 90
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The Committee are happy to make honora-
Bile mention of all the Bread presented for in.
spection, and in many instances found It die
fcull to distinguish between them. The But
ter presented was Of the best qualify, and none
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MIS- q GrisW0Td, ChrystaIIzed GrassI 5t
AT meeting Of the Executive Committee or
the evening of The l4ih, the thanks OF the So
ciety wefe voted to the Hon. II. McClelland for
his able and interesting Address. Also, to the
citizens Of Jonesville FOR the satisfactory ar
Engagements made by them for holding the Fai,
at thar place. r, FOWLER, Prest'.
In McCoLrcs, Sec'y.
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but what deserves honorable mention as highly
credi,able to the ladies Of Hillsdale County
The Committee recommend that apremium be
hereafter established for "June Butter" d d
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-02-26
Tableau.

With other citizens Of the town, we re-
ceived polite invitation to attend the ta-
bleau gotten up by the Ladies at the Court
House on Thursday evening last. We were
late, and therefore had the pleasure of wit
Messing but two or three pieces Our opin-
ion is, the performance was highly creditable
to the young ladies. We really don't know
of anything moro calculated to establish
good and harmonious feelings amongst our
citizens, than thoSc innocent amusemcnts,
and hope this will be repeated by others.
The manifest appreciation of the spectators
is induComcEt for repetition.
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Irish Potatoes.

As 1t will soon be "fGter" planting time,
II may not be amiss in Inc to give you nv
mode Of raising Irish potatoes. | have Of.
ten heard it said that hog hair was m excel
lenl thing to plant potatoes in. but was not
green enough to try it until two Years ago
My mcdus operandi is as follows: Bed ont
your land close and deep, about the middle
OF February, (thc past two seasons have
been too cold to plant carlier) the rows
'hree 1cct apart; open the beds deep, bv
running twice II row; cut the potatoes
INTO from two to four pieces, rcscrvinp \
round eye upon each piece, q do not ap-
prove of the old Georgia plan of cotinp tho
potatoe and planting the rind,) place them in
the furrow ten inches apart; put handful
OF hog hair and 4 double handful of cotton
seed upon each potatoc, then fill the furrow
with hitter that has been collected from the
yard cabins and lots during the summer
months, and penncd. The bed is then drawn
up with hoes, covering the potatoes deem
Inc halr produces Il rich gas that is nutriti-
Gus 10 the potatoC; the cotton seed warns
II and gives an early growth; the litter fur
nlshes furrow for the young potatoc, re-
tains moisture, and protects the polatoc from
the rays Of u hot sun. The culture should
be light, merely keeping the grass and
weeds down. 1t is essential to keep 4 good
bed to the potatoe, as the deeper the litter
is covered the more moisture is retained.
have tried the above plan two years, OBJ
serving the difference between those tbot
were haired and those not, by means of .
stake. The yield has been decidedly in favor
of the hairy systcm.-- Correspondence q,
Southern Cuhirdior.
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Advertisements.

Our friend at Bclair, Mr.. c. p. Evans, has
an advertisement in tcis paper, to which we
direct attention. Mr.. f. has our sincere
thanks for his successful efforts in procuring
us subscribers. We now send large pack
age ~ Belair--should like to send a large
Package to JacksOnham, Curcton's Store,
Dry Creek, &c. Will our friends at those
Post Offices extend to us halping hand
We also would call attention to the nd.
vortiscments of Messrs. Cureton g. Massey.
They havea largo and weil-selectcd stock of
Groceries, &c. You will also find there
bottled Soda Watcr----a most delightful be-
vcrage these Spring mornings.
We must not fail to call your attention
also to the advertisements Of Mr.. ID. A. But
ton and Mr. ID. NJ. Poer. These gentlemen
promise to furnish Harness, &c, at Charles
ton re all prices. Try them.
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follow even an old leader. Man is fallacious,
am no exception. take the plan which
we know will succeed, and believe equally
as feasible rs any of the present, offered b.
younger heads--though they be more COM
petent. claim not too much credit for ex-
periencc---but it should not be lightly passed
by.
make one more appeal in the form of a
query; about as good way rs any. Look
Look around you, friends, and select in your
District, or County, ten Of the wcaithicst
men, who have made their property; are
they men who have grown the largest crops
OF ofCotton, relied upon nothing else, or have
they bought hut little, and had their crops
more or less clear? I am willing to abide
by your decision, only asking that the States
spead out and let us know the facts. If
was able to bear expenses, | would right
freely meet in Conventions much is to be
gained in every way by agitation. Give us
light, free inquiry. Let the masses be re-
presented. Don't be guided by men who
cannot direct their own hands fear the
desire OF change. Men want office. Banks
give standing to few; they are the beast
to the farmer. Not one man out of one
hundred can withstand the syrcn song of ere.
dit, credit, credit.
am done, and having set down nanght in
malice, or for desire of cclat, trust may
escape with moderate correction. Light
and truth is all claim. With profound re-
| spect am, yours,
NJ. w. PuILIrs.
Edcards, Miss, December, 1851.
| Southern CuHiratOr.
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To Correspondents.

r. NJ. X, CAMDEN. We arc extremely
obliged to you for your kinduess No eff
forts will be left untried TO make the Ledger
more worthy OF your appreciation, and de-
serving the commendation you bcstow Box
came safely. Enclosed all right.
VI. c., CAMDEN We will do so, nc
cording to your proposition. Much obliged
to you for your polite invitation, and viii do
so very shortly. Our Foreman is not yet
satisfied as to the appearance of the Ledger;
and us soon as our improvements are per-
fected, we viii pay our Camden frionds a
visit
w. W.K. Charleston. Should be pleased
to hear fromyou.
VIII Mrs. L. ofWinsboro' favor US with
communication II would bevesy accepsa-
be.
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Advertising.

On Salc-Day in January, n large number
of Negroes were sold here, by tho Commits
sioner in Equity, and at very high prices.
On Sale-dny in February, several wcrc sold
again, at equally high prices; girl about
thirteen years of age brought $3.50. We
were surprised at such prices at first, but
afterwards we accounted for il; for, in con-
vcIsltion with Mr. Withcspoon, he said it
was all owing to erteasire advertising. Mcr-
chants here have already felt the advantage
derived from advertising in the Ledger, and
10 expressed themselves to US. Hear what
the Patriot, of Greonvillc, says:
"Barnum, when asked the secret of his un-
equalled success in his enterprises, answered,
"Pnntcrs ink" allnding TO his extensive sys-
tenn of advertising. In this day of pushing,
JoStllng trade, where every man is clbOwing
his ncighbor, business man may as well
think Of living without breathing as of pros
Pering without advertising"
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WEIGETs AND MEAsrREs.-Thc follow
ing table ofthc number of pounds of vari,
GUS articles to bushcl, may be of inter,
est to our readers:
OF wheat, sixty pounds.
OF shelled corn, tifty-six pounds.
OF corn on the cob ,seventy-fivc pounds
OF rye, fifty-six pounds.
OF oats, thirtv-two pounds.
OF barley, forty-eight pounds.
Of middling, forty-five pounds.
OF bran, twelve pounds.
ofss olta, eighteen pounds.
Of fclover-secd, sixty pounds.
OF timothy seed, forty-five pounds.
OF flax seed, ifty-six pounds.
OF hemp seed, forty-four pounds.
OF blue grass seed, fourteen pounds.
OF castor beans, forty-six peanAs.
OF dried apples, twenty-five pounds.
OF dried peaches, thirty-threc pounds.
OF onions, fifty-seven pounds.
Of salt, fifty pounds.
OF mineral-coal, seventy pounds.
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%" We have received No. ]. Vol. y. of
the Southern Cultivator, an agricultural
publication issued ut Augusta, Ga. The
very low price (sl per ycar) at which tho
Cultivator is published, pmccs il within the
means Of every farmer to have il, and when
it is considered that it contains thirty-two
pages of excellent reading matter, one dollar
could not be spent more judiciousIy. DR..
Lee is the editor of tho Cultivator, assisted
by ID. Redmond. Sec Prospectus in an
other column.
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ups FUR hur. At last l heerd sumboddy
say, "Oh, me-" with long scythe, like
thay war sufferin,I looked round and she
wus standin with her arms folded, lookin
at me. When she seed me lookin at hur
she sed, "Storrins, yer needn't think Inc
gwine to marry yu, for l amt"
"Well," ses /, jist as l chopt oph tur-
nup top, " dosent keer at all-(that wur
a lie, flat) l don't like the name ov Sue,
no how"
oh" ses she. "n,y name aint Susan
ma, it's Savanna."-Qhat wur anuther, jist
as flat.)
That's the way found she luvcd me.
So kuzcn Stukely, cfyu want to marry,
don't yu du like Kearson, brag in the pa
purs bout yer gal, ef yu du yer gone
sucker.
wood bring my lettur tn eend, but
| seed Mashel not long sens. He's bin
maide capting ov all the Grassy Crick gal
and when the men march to the feeld he
marches the phemmynins tn the Syduf
Bari and fires oph tu the tune ov ''Oh,
Inc in weevin way"
Eff | kin, lie rite agin as sumo as Kun
venycnt. KOSHER STORRINS.
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~" Farmer g. Planter is the title of an
agricultural monthly, published and edited
by Seaboru and Gnnan, ut Pendcton, in this
State. The Farmer g. Platter deserves the
patronage Of our farmers 1t is funi;shed 10
subscribers at Sl,oo per year, payable in
advance. We should like TO see large
package Of each of these journals coming to
this Post Office. II is strange that although
the majority Of our citizens arc farmers, still
by lar the greater number Of papers taken
at this Post Office are Of political cast, and
mueh fewer agricultural papers than any
other.
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Thus North Carolina has thirty-one, more
manufacturing establishments than we have,
and exceeds us in the number of each kind
of factory, but castings, and we only out
number her then by one. . ..... ..
We hope our page is filed, and our feeble
efforts will be productive of good. Here
after we will resume the subject
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THE NoRrH EASTERN RAILRoAp.--
The books were opened for subscriptions
to this Railroad on Monday by the COM
missioners appointed forthis place. and up
10 late hour yesterday no stock has been
subscribedfo fos. We incline to the opinion
that there viii be none, and that II the yoad
Is built Il viii De BY Charleston capitalists.
tGeargefosea O6serrer
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2 ~ The Editors Of the Csrolinian and
States Right Republican win accept our
thanks for furnishing rs with their daily
papers This Is Of much advantages to MS.
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fice of the Philadelphia PEN
itentiary.

hths since, while on a tour North,
fompanied by a friend in the ciiN
bhia to the State Pcnitentiary
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own markets with beef and mutton, export
ing or working mp wood enough for plan
tation use, and the general policy which such
o plan Of work will induce, we would soon
see change in price, and more permenancy
In price.
Why shall we asa body risk consequences
by trying experimental Do we not know
that expedients are only intended for time'
But by putting your own shoulders to the
wheel, you will effect a remedy, a cure--a
certain cure. We may, for time, affect
prices by holding up. We may even cause
n change by sales during the entire year, and
all this may be worked into system---with
the other. But am willing to hazard all
upon the issue; no plan can affect prices un-
less we keep the supply within proper
bounds. This viii be effected after a lime,
for when Cotton gets even lower than il I,ow,
Is, much Of our country cannot grow II.
This is pretty sure way of curing the dis
ease. am willing to employ Doctor, but
fosbid II, my Father, that should counsel
employing DR.. swayne, or any panacea
man.
I have written more at length than Is my
wont, but the subject is 20 absorbing that
am sure viii be pardoned. You viii please
bear in mind, my friends, that planting is my
trade, my profession, my ealing. That
have been studying, practising and giving
experience to the public, nearly as long, all
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-09-09
TUESDAY MORNING, SEPT. I, 1859.



P. A. Hackeman, one Of the Wing Electors for the
State at large, in article the State expenditures
tue Scott Eagle, says:
What has the State realized from these securities2
Mr. Bright says in his report of 1896 that the oil Fac
tory IN Brooklyn had been sold to Fred. Grifng for
$50 900. We find by reference the of Congress
of lS4S, pages 1856 that certain lots in Brooklyn had
been sold to the General Government for S285 900 We
have learned that this is the identical "Soap Factory
property about which have heard much ridicue.
Some body has received S255 900 for this 'Soap Fac
for the General Government retained but $50 600
TO cover claims against the property We have heard
IL ntimated and charged that the Brights realized
clever fortune from this Soap Factory Well TWO HUN.
DRED AND THIRTY-FIvE THOUSAND DOLLARS of a profit
was nice fortune for one, and that much ia
ken from the pockets Of the people"
gentleman short time since informed us that he
heard Hackleman make this assertion in speech but
we then supposed he mistaken thinking that reck
less this man Hackleman known 10 be- he would
scarcely be willing to manufacture such base alsehood
But it seems were mistaken.
We have before said that far the official duties
of the Office of State Agent were performed by Michael
g. Bright, we challenge the strictest investigation
Mr.. Bright guilty of any thing improper, make il
manifest by the evidence and do not charge public off
Ger with corruption in Office mere rumor The pro
perry sold to the Government by Frederick Gring lie.
on Wallabout Bay, between the Navy Yard and the
Marine Hospital, and purchased an addition &c
the Navy Yard and Navy rope.wak The oil factory i.
in another part of the city, and has connection what
ever with this Griing property which sold to the
Government. The whole story is lie, manufactured
without the shadow of foundation.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-09-09
The Wings and the Land Reform.

The Wings are endeavOring to create the impression
that the Democrats are opposed to the Land Reform
bill Now what are the facts.
The Homestead Bill originated with Hon. Andrew
Johnson, staunch Tennessee Democrat
II passed the House of Representatives by strong
Democratic majority
Only four Wing Senators voted in favor OF taking mp
the Bill
The National Wing Platform contains not lisp in
favor of Land Reform.
The same party which has always supported monopo-
lies and privileged ORDERS to be consistent must oppose
giving Glands to the Landless."
Our German and Irish citizens earnest advocates
of Land Reform for they have seen the blasting effects
of Land Monopoly in the Old World Scott hates
foreigners, and, of course, their opinions.
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-09-09
Good for Bennett.

Ono of the New York Scott journals, having charged
Bennett, of the New York Herald with having sold out
to the Democracy for the campaign he pleads guilty
to the soft impeachment and among other gives
the following for sustaining the Democratic cause:
ave have tried the Wing party for the last four years
and know that they are selfish scramblng unprogres
sive party unsuiied this great country, the 60
ahead principles of our people. We want, therefore, to
the Democratic party in power from stem to stern
from President in the white house down page in Con-
gressfor at least the next term OF Office believing that
their general policy more congenal with the spirit of
the people of this country and adapted TO extend
our limits our growth power and influence over the
world than the timid stand-s policy OF the present
order of wings The Democratic party have shown
themselves to possess more of the old Roman spirit
of growth and progress than the Wings have done
and it is only by this spirit that the Union be pre-
served intact and the Abotonsts be ENTIRELY swamped
and put down during all future time"
Trne every word of IT,
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-09-09
Captain George w. Cutter.

We learn by the following, which clip from the
Terre Haute Express that the aid of the great orator,
Captain Cutter, has been invoked
Captain George w. Cutter made chaste and elo-
quen speech the Court House last night about that
brilliant hero and patriot, Old Chippewa. The speaker
was rapturously applauded, and spoke about three
hours to enchanted auditory of both sexes. We
have not this morning to say more, but hope We
may again hear from the Captain before he leaves Ind
He read many amusing extracts from the life Of
General Pierce which the Locofocos had TO blush
and disputed its authenticity, for the purpose of
evading the direct insult there given, an intelligent
people, by party tricksters and demagogues."
In 1s4s Captain Gutter traversed the West, from ILL.,
nois Pennsylvania, making speeches for Gen. Taylor
For all this labor he rewarded with clerkshp in
Washington; and when it was announced that he had
been appointed Commissioner of Pensions, the Indiana
Journal SAID:
' 1t is said that G.. w. Cutter formerly of Terre
Haute, in this State, has received the appointment Of
Commissioner Of Pensions, at Washington place
worth three thousand dollars per year We should dis
like very much think little OF the discrimination Of
the appointing power to believe in its truth, he is
unfit for, and unworthy of the place"
Captain Cutter is powerful advocate Of the Wing
when they need advocate but when his friends
ask appointment for him he is pronounced ''unt and
unworthy" Fit make speech, but unfit to hold
office.