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Got his head in the Basket.

There is hardly a more laughable sight than
that of horse with his head in tho basket
Absorbed in Data, the common routine of life
may go and it is all unnotee. What in his
moment of leisure might have startled our
stcedship from his equilibrium, or at least
caused him TO turn his head now passes under
his feet, and disturbs him not. Look whore
he may, he sers nothing but osts--oats are in
all his reveries; his speculation tends to oats;
and he crunches on, entirely satisfied with
himself and the world of large
A few reflections might 10 drawn from this
sight--as for instance, when man is perfect
ly satisfied that he has made money enough to
keep himself comfortable. and benefit only
himself comfortable and benefit only himself
and his through life, he has got his head in the
basket.
When a college youth thinks that he has ac-
qured Just about sufficient knowledge, and It
would be impossible to teach him anything
further, he has got his head in the basket.
When young lady imaginos that she has
nothing moro to do IN life than to catch hus-
band, settle down and be at ease, she has got
her in tho basket.
Whom christian sums up his religion in GO
ing TO just so many meetings, and saying so
many prayers, confident that nc is good enough
he has got his head in the basket.
When minister learns that all his parish
ioners to tho number of thousand, expect him
to call upon them just once week, no will
find his head in a basket and apretty tight one
too.
When father whips his child for breaking
a cup. and allows him 10 break the command
ments without reproof, he has got his head in
basket.
Finally, dear readers, as thero is not one per-
feet person in the world, and we each ride our
own hobby, let us como to the conclusion that
until wc have sowed tho oats OF folly, wa have
all gotoar heads in the basket ~ Olive Branch.
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From "The Columbian and Great West
SOME THINGS LOVE ME.

All within and all without me
Tell melancholy thrill;
And the darkness hangs about mo-
Oh, hows till!
To my feet tho river glideth
Through the shadow, sullen, dark,
On the stream tho white moon rideth,
Like barque;
And tho linden beams above me,
Till think some things there be
In this dreary world that love me
Even mel
Gentle flowers are springing near me,
Shedding sweetest breath around;
Countless voices rise to cheer me
From the ground.
And the lone bird comes-T hear il
In the tall and windy pine;
Pour the sadness of its spirit
Into mine.
There it swings and sings above me,
Till / think some things there be
In this dreary world that love me-
Even me!
Now the moon hath foated to me-
On the stream / see il sway,
Swinging, boat-like as 'twould wo me
Far away;
And the stars bend from the azure
could reach them where / lie,
And they whiper all the pleasure
Of the sky.
There they hang above mo,
Till think some things there be
In the very heavens that love me-
Even me!
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1t is only little pauper! Never mind her:
You sec she knows her place and keeps close
to the wall as if she expected an oath or blow.
The cold wind is making merry with those
thin rags. You sec nothing of childhoods
rounded symmetry in those shrunken lips and
pinched features. Push her one side, she's
used TO it: she won't complain; she cant remem
Der that she ever heard kind word in her life.
S ed think you were mocking if you tried it.
She passes into the warm kitchen, savory
with odorous dnnties, and is ordered out with
thrat by the po-tly cook. In the shop win
dows she sees nice fresh oaves of bread and
tempting little cakes Rosy little children
pass her. on their way to school, well-fed we'll
clad and Joyous. with mothers parting kiss
yet warm on their sweet lips.
There seems to be hnppincs enough in tho
world, but it never comes TO her. Her little
basket is qnitc empty; and now, faint with hun.
ger, she leans wearily against that window
There is lovely lady, who has just passed in.
She is buying cakes and bon bons for her little
girl as if she had the purse Of Fortunatus.-
How nice it must be TO be warm, and have O.
nough to eat! Poor Metal She has tasted
nothing since she was sent forth with curse
in the morning to beg or-steal, and the tears
,cW come; there is.happiness and plcnty'in the
world-but none for Meta!
Not so fast, little one! When hearts beat
sometimes under silk and velvet. That lady
has caught sight of your e-begone face and
shivering form. Oh! what if it were her child:
and, obeying sweet maternal impulse, she
passes out the door, takes those little benum-
bed fingers in her daintily gloves hand. and
leads the child wondoring,shy and bewildered,
in to fairy land.
A delightful and novel sensation Of warmth
creeps over those frozen imbs-a faint color
tinges the pale cheeks and the eyes grow liq-
uid and lovely as Meta raises them thankfully
to her benefactress. The ladv's little girl looks
on with an innocent joy, and learns for the first
time, how "blessed are the merciful."
And then Meta passes ont, with a heavy
basket and light heart. Surely the street has
grown wider and tho sky brighter! This can
scarcely be tho same world! Meta's form is
erect noiO! her step is light as child's should
be. The sunshine ofhuman lore has brighten
ed ber pathway All, Meta! earth is not all
darkness-bright angels yet walk the earth
Sweet-voiced Pity and heaven-eyed Charity
sometimes stoop to bless. Gods image is on
ly marrcd, not destroyed. He who feeds tho
ravens, bends to listen. Look up,card, little
Metal FANNY FERN.
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SCENE ArA FuNERAL.-The Philadelphia

SCENE ATA FuNERAL.-The Philadelphia
Ledger tolls curious story in reference to an
occurrence which took place in that city on the
occasion Of the nterment of deceased colored
man, who had die6 possessed of considerable
property. The doceased had married on his de-
ath bed tho daughter by former marriage Of
his own wife, who had also been dead some
years. While the comb ny were gathered for
the funeral white woman with two children
who had been living in another house belong
ing TO the deceased, arrived, clad in deep mou-
rning, and claimed am;ttance as tho vito of the
deceascd which almttance was refused. She
remained an hour in tho street in front of
the house and following the corpse to the gra-
We, although not premited to GO next the hca-
rse which she claimed as her right The claims
of tho wivcs will be the subject of legal Invos-
tiga,ion, Tho right of dover being in the case
substantial bone of contention.
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correspondent of the New York Times,
writing from Havana makes some important
disclosures in regard to the fitting out Of slav-
crs. II oppoars from late Developments that
the slave trado is still active, and is carried
on in ports whore such things have not been
imagined under tho cuisc Of ordinary mercant-
lie transactions. Quito number of vessels in
tended for these expeditions are said to have
been fitted out from ports on our Atlantic coast
while the crew have in some instances been sh-
ipod In tho city Of New York
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Tribune to Gen. Scott.

Among tho proceedings in the Senate on
Tuesday our readers will have observed that .
resolution passed that body, which was offered
some DAYS ago by Mr.. Clemens, to authorize
the creation ofthe Office of Lieutenant General.
AS it is we'll understood that this proposed in
crease of rank in our army has reference to
one gallant veteran, we presume we may con-
gratulhte him upon so especial and fiattering
compliment as is conveyed by this vote of the
Senate. The passage Of this resolution is, in
deed an enviabe testimonial to the many dis
tingushed services and to the long devoted to
his country which have made the name of Win
field Scott household word in all parts OF our
county, oven before the partiality of his friends
presented him to his fellow citizens as cam
didate for the highest reward within their gift.
All who know the worthy General are aware
that his equanimity has not suffered from his
defeat nor has his zeal in official duties been
at all impeired. Even had such been the case
this distinguished honor might well be heal
ing balm for any modification arising from
want of success in that campaign in which, for
the first time in his life, he underwent de-
feat.
1t certainly will enhance tho value of this
generous tribute to the merits of General Scott
when he remembers that the grade of Liouten-
ant General has been conferred but once be-
i'm our history. That was upon George WASH
ington. In i79s he was appointed, by the u
unanimous vote of the Senate. upon the nomi-
nation of President John Adams, at time
when hostilities with Franco where so iminant
as 10 require reorganization and increse OF
our army.
The resolution has as yet, indeed, only pass
ed the Senatorial branch Of Congress; but We
do not permit ourselves to doubt that it will
also receive the scnetiou Of tho House of Rep
resentative.-[ National Tntelligencer.
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S42.2l2 500
Grand total

Besides the Dido just referred to, two othcr
ships, Enchantress, and Lady Flora are known
to be on their way to London, having together
100000 on board. The total shipments, to
London alone, to the 2lst August, amounted TO
1926. 1872, ,720 and to all points, S94,27s,000;
leaving o vast amount of treasure awaiting an
opportunity in consequence of the scarcity of
sailors to man the vessels
a private letter from Melbourne, August
18th, noticed in one of the London papers,
says that 40, 900 mon arc now in the gold fields
few of whom are disappointed, and great num-
bcrs afe becoming rich. Tho gold prospects
enlarge week by week, the writer adds.
IN. Y. Times.
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Ed. CONE, NJ. ID.
pUNSICIAN Az SJrRCEON.

Graduate of Geneva Medical College; formerly
practitionerin tho State Of New York. Having loca-
ted at this place. he offers his services TO the citi-
Of Hillsdale and surrounding country and hopes
by close attention TO business and giving satisfaction
20 receive their share of public patronage. Office
J. H. Pratts store Residence at the place
formerly occupied by DR.. Griswod corner Of North
and West SITS.
Hillsda le. April 90 1859.
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Yankee coolncss is provcrbial. Aman re-
Gently passenger npon train out of time and
where a collision was feared, Said timid
person to him, what if we should butt tho up
train? let her butt them was tho roply. "Fve
got through ticket, haven't your
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Speaking ofspeed, said wag the other day
| reckon they travel some on the Hudson river
Railroad; stepped in car at Albany,got fai-
rly seated at Hudson, litgh,cd my cigar at Po-
ughkecpse spit it out of the window Mt Peek :
skill and bit a man at Sing Sing. The.tclegra.
ph poles looked like close picket fence and
on going to the end Of tho train, found we
had rope walk and ten pin alloy in tow,
each filed with brick-both stuck straight
out like the tail of a kite, without touching the
track and wero used merely to steady the
carsl
MARRrAeE.-Two mods aud FIVE dollar
prayer. tl f
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Be not affron,ed at jest. If one throw
salt at thee, thou wilt receive no harm unless
thou hast sore place.
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R. ". ASHLEY,
- Mechanical and Surgeon Dentist
DETROIT. MICH

DETROIT, MICH
Teeth filled with Gold or Tin Foil; also inserted on
Gold Silver plate from entire set AL op-
perations pc rformed in a satisfactory manner.
Office corner of Jefferson Avenue and Griswold Sis,
in Ives Block Opposite the United States Cou loom
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- j. VI. Es. SILL,
80. %z-AS S u GEON MIST

-liIpJ JoNEsvlLLE. MICH.
All Operations in Surgical and Mechanical Dentist.
ry which may be ntrustcd to hirs warranted to give
entire satisfaction. Office with DR. E. NJ. Hale. over
Smith Il Humeston's Store. n305tf
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Twelve Tons Of Gold in one Ship.

Advices have been received in England from
Australia, that the ship Dido is on her way,
and soon to arrive in London, from that coun
try, having on board the extraordinary amount
Of 100000 ounces, 1888 pounds, Troy weight
equal (at 1000 pound to the tom to nearly
Twelve Tons Gold Dust The Australian gold
coins 800 to the ounce end the u. s, Mint val
ue of this shipment, therefore, is five millions
six hundred thousand dollars: the largest sum
we remember ever to have seen reported on a
single vessel.
In 1850, whom we had only monthly packets
from California, tho steamship Philadelphia
arrived at this port, in July. we believe, with
nearly three millions Gold Dust on board, and
recently one of the West India steamers carried
10 London, in Silver and Gold, about $780,
600.
The actual production of the precious metal
ofthis new and wonderful gold field, has thus
far proved fully up to the widest calculations
entertained last spring. The heascertainod yiold
of the Melbourne Mines to tho 3lst of July,
amounted to Fifty-three Tons weight, or in ex-
net Federal value to Twenty five millions,
Three Hundred and Twelve thousand, Eight
Hundred dollars! And at the Sidney mines,
to Twelve and Half Millions Dollars.
A further sum of Five millions is set down
to Adelaide, South Australia, though taken
thence, for tho most part. by miners from the
Melbourne District. The aggregate, there
fore. stands thus:
At Melbourne SO tons S25,sl2,s0O
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Troubles are like pictures, time not only
softness them, but converts them into monitors.
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THAKLEY HAT ON, wishes TO inform the citi-
" zcns Of Hillsdae and vicinity, that he has got
back TO his old stand, door Tn of the Post Of
fee, where he is prepared TO get up Clothing in n sd.
perior style TO anything west Of New York, and G,
the shortest notice.
1Cutting done tn order and warranted, if carefui-
ly made up. mos
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Hartford Life and Health
INSURA ANCE COMP ANY.

Located at Hartford, Connecticut.
VNHE subscriber having been appointed Agent OF
II this well known and responsible Company, and
being duly authorized is prepared to effect Insurance
on Lives on the joint stock mutual principle, at
remarkably low rates.
The Form of Application and Pamphlets explanato-
ry Of the system Of Insurance adopted by this COmpa
ny. can be had gratis by Applying 10 the subscriber
w. Waldron Co.'S Store, Hillsdae.
GTRisks on California Engtants, taken at 3 per
cent extra. J. B. McCARrY. Examining Physician.
J. G. MILLER, Agent
Hills1a1a Inn \ pD-
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NY UNION MUTUAL INSURANCE &C

N. n. UNION MUTUAL INSURANCE co.
JoHNSTowN, N. Y.
CdpitalS200,0 ,00O-Surplus Cash Fund s35, 900
DIRECTORS.
Chester Phelps, Jniius n. Rice John G. Hammond
David s. McNamarn Stephen II. Johnson John CLARK
w $. lngraham, J p. Brockett, r. p. Clark, VIM,
Hotchkss Philip Van Week. w. N. Clark, J. L. Pot
ter.
OFFICERS.
Chester Phelps resi-. W. S. Inrrala,n y Pres'i
II, p. Clark. Sectary John. Clark Traasnrey
Stephen b. Johnson AIRY Nathaniel Smith Gen 6aent
The following well known firms of New York City
nre among the Insured in this Company.
A. T. Stewart g. Co, Harper & Brothers
Bowen d McNamee, Wilmerdings & Mount
J! X. Jei'ray & Sons, Alfred Edwards a. Co,
Nyse a. Sons, Merrill, Bliss g. Co.
Wyeth g. Rogers, Hall g. Brothers,
5. ochrane & Co., Thomas Mcclure e. Co.
James Beck & Co, ]. w. Shultnn g. Hurd
II l.. 81 A. Stewart, William H. Cary & Co
Tiffany, Young e. Ellis, +. Cottonet g. Co.
Wadsv orth & sheldon, Renard & Co
The undersigned is prepared ~ take risks in either
of tho above responsible Companies nt rs low rates
can be obtained in any good substantial Company
L. ID CONE, Agent
Hilsdalc. Aug. IN. 1852.
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o. The remedy of to morrow is too late for
the eyilto day.
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MONEY TOILET,

TUNHE subscribers authorised to loan few thou
IL sand dollars for eastern capitalist at the ega
rate of interest, expenses otite and drawing paper
Loans may be from $500 to $1,000, on good improved
farms. MURPHY X BAXTER.
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LIFE INSURANCE.
FOR CALIFORNIA LIFE RISKS.
Apply TO LII. McCOLLUM.
PORTAG :, OHIO

PORTAG :, OHIO,
MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Chartered in IS32-Over 1000 Policies Issued.
The length of lime this company has been in opera.
tion. and the favorable upon which it Insures
recommend it safe and cheap institution Insure in
The undersigned has been apponed Agen, for Hills
dae Co., Mich n320m3 DAN'L l. PRATT
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Enr Sale

For Sale.
NEIofS v Sec. ~, Town south Of Range 3
west fCanbrial 40 acres. Enquire at the Post Office
S. S.CHANDLER.
DEF HIDES WANTED, at the stone store
ID A. HAMMOND
II UMBER-A choice lot ofsoasoned lumber. Of as
l/sorted kinds, for sale by u. HAMMOND,
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- rf ORMSBY g. sEYMOUR'S W
@ LvANIC ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS
For sale by J. II. SIMPSON.
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Nothing viii be more easy for us, sir, than TO
return to the position where we stood in 1910
and "A We havepassed through stormy and
exciting times since then, but, IL / mistake not,
we are ready to meet once moro, and TO stand
together in defence Of those righteous and
plain measures about which there can be no
dispute, and out of which can grow no dissen-
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FRANKLIN FIRE INSURANCE co.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y.
Capital $500, ,000--SurpIusc cash fund S56,OOO
Hon. CADY HOLLISTER, Pest.
WIN. L. AVERY Sect'y.
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TOCARPENTERS

TOC FENTERSs
A Chest OF Carpenters Tools in good order for sale
~ Cheap. Enquise of Lovej,y, Litchfeld or at
this Office.
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TUyHE Hotel situated on the corner Of Cook aud Fer
ris streets is offered for ssle with the Stables
buildings aud fixtures. Enquire Of
HillsdaIe June T. 1879. n2g9
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INFORMATION WANTED Strayed O
Summer or 5 lengths Of Stove Pipe. Iuformatio
wherever it may be found. the pipe returned. vii
be thankfully rewarded, and charges paid il any.
Hillsdele Nov 9th 1882 ID. D.STANBACK.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1853-10-19
AUTUMN.
BY LoNGFELLoW.

a With what glory comes and goes the year -
III buds of spring-those beautiful harbingers
0fsanny skies and cloudess times-enioy
1iE's neWness, and eaTtb's garniture spread out
And when the silver habit of the clouds
Cane down upon the Autumn SIM, and with
4 sober badness the Old year takes up
BID bright inheritance of golden fruits,
Apomp and pageant fiji the splendid scene.
There is beautiful spirit Dreaming now
ts mellow richness on the CLUSTERED trees,
III. from beaker full of richest dyes,
hiring new glory on the autumn woods,
ind dipping in warm light the pil!ar'd clouds.
loTn, on the mountain, like summer bird
JIG up her purple wing; and in the wales
ne gentle wind-a sweet and passionate wooer-
81 ses the b!ushihg leaf, and stirs up life
Wthin the emn woods of ash deep crimson'd
I'D silver beech, and maple yellow-leaved,- -
bere Autumn, like faint cd man, sits dowr
81 the way-side a-weary. Through the tree:
1be golden robin moves the purple finch,
'ha On wild cherry and red cedar feeds
kvneT bird-comes with its paintve whistle
Ind pecks by the witch-hazel; whilst aloud
'ro N cottage-roofs the warb ing blueb;rd sings
Ia nerriiy, with oft-repeated stroke,
ot nds nom the threshiug- floor the busy fail.
%, what glory doth this word pat on
III him who, with fervent heart, goes forth
Jnder the bright and glorious sky, and looks
)n duties well performed and days we'll spent
7or him the wind, ay, and the yellow leaves,
hp have voice, and give him eloquent tea
chings =
He shall so hear the solemn hymn that Death
IIas lifted up for ali, that he shall go
70 his long resting-p'ace without tear.
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HoRsE THIEVES ABour.-Sometime
since Mr.. Cyrus McCumber, of this
place, purchased valuable horse of a
stranger. The vendor called himself
Clark, and lost no time in taking him.
self out of town after effecting the above
business transaction. A short time af-
forwards man came and laid claim to the
horse, and produced such proofs of own
ershlp as satisfied Mr.. Me- Cumber -
The latter gentleman, accompanied by
Mr.. John Thomas, started in pursuit of
the horse dealer, and overhauled him
somewhere in Richland Co., and brought
him back to Prairie du Chen, where he
was examined and committed OIL charge
of larceny. The accused is a young
man, and is certainly a very innocent
looking customer. Whether he is gull
ty or not, it is certain that somebody
stole that horse, and it is said that
there is every reason to believe that
there is quite number of individuals in
Northern Iowa and Wisconsin addicted
strongly to this species of amusement
People will do well to look to their sta
bles, and be cautious about purchasing
horses of Strangers Crawford Coun-
ty Courier.
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IIFreiehts are adxancina AM oxe

TFreights are advancing all over
the world-for the best of all reasons
that it costs 20 per cent. more 10 build
a ship than it did ten years ago. The
gold discoveries in Australia and Cali
fornia have also quickened the demand
for first class vessels. These two
strong causes have operated together,
and hence there is more to carry than
can be Accommodated. 1t is stated that
shipping is very, scarce in the North Of
Europe. AtHamburg, Germany freight $
had greatly increased and at Rotter-
dam, Holland, merchandise was accumu-
lating for want Of means to transport it.
T Nil. Wis.
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REMEMBER THIs.-The late A. ]
Downing wrote book on t he subjec,
of physical health and declared that one
half the consumptions engendered in
this country are the offsprings Of the
vitiated air of close stoves, and
the unventilated apartments which &C
company them. No doubt of it. Dick
ems calls stove i red hot demon, and
he could not, if he had tried for cen-
fury, have found better name for it.
1t will shortly be time to use stove:
freely, and we beg those who have them
to remember these facts, and keep their
rooms we'll aired, morning, noon ant
night. We wish most heartily, that
the cid fashioned fire places, and the
cheerful wood fires, with their enor-
nous shack logs with which oul
grand parents used to sustain ANNA
heat in winter time, were restored to us
If they were, the income of the doctor.
would be lessoned materially New
York Atlas.