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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-09-26

ScouNDREB IN LIMBo.--Wc noticed the
mysterious Disappearance from Buffalo of a
man named ADAMS, who was on his way to
Chicago. He has 'turncd up" IIe says he
was induced to drink; that his liquor was
druggod; that no woke up to end himself on
boat bonnd for Monroe; that his money was
gone. and that he returned TO Buffalo as soon
as he could. A fellow, with several aliases,
has been arrested in Buffalo. suspected Of hav-
ing druggod tho liquor and robbed his victim,
although the arrest was made for having play
cd tho same gamc with another person. -
itsianaJ n ri'i Albany journal.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-09-26

". great race came off on Long Island
last Thursday. betwoon Virginia goding and
Kentucky colt Tho latter took tho purse
OF $1,000 easily, making tho three miles in s.
9S. Aboul $4,000 exchanged hands on tho
result result OF THIS raco--;hc losers being mostly
Virginians, whose horse was beaten. This
week tho regular Fall races commence Somo
OF tho most celebrated horses in tho Union arc
entered, and immense amounts of mouov 20
ready in the bands Of the 'fancies' for bettins.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-09-26

| LATE FROM KANsAs-RETURN OF Pr
oNEER.-Mr. Newell PhiIbrick, of this
city who joined the first pioneer party to
Kansas, arrived here yesterday, from the
far West. He brings just about the re-
port we should expect from steady.
cool-headed man. He says that the com
pany journeycd up the Kansas River,
about forty miles from its mouth, with OK
teams. Thus he describes, and we should
suspect very truly, as the hardest part Of
the route. They stopped at the location
selected by the Emigrant Aid Company,
staked out their claims, and commenced
building their log cabins. Two young
men, from those who went out intending
to remain, became homc-sick, sold out
and left. All the rest were in good spir-
its and condition. The agent Of the COM
pany secured claim half mile square
for the future erection Of store, receiv.
ing house, dc. Back Of and around this
the pioneers staked out their claims, half
a mile deep and quarter Of a mile front.
The soil is rich, and the climate rather
warm. Limestone is near by, and Mr..
Philbrick thinks, in consequence Of the
scarcity Of timber, will be much used for
building. Some dozen families from the
Western States have already got up their
cabins, and are settled within short dis
trnce of this location. Mr. Philbrick
has stakcd out his claim, and comes back
to see if his family will return with him
about the first Of October He says it is
not an easy place to live in at present.
but nothing but industry. and two or
three years time are wanting to secure a
beautiful farm to every cttlcr.--Worccs-
'cr Spy, -Aa1. 3la. 'e iltr aif hsf1i
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-09-26

HANGING A SLAVE FOR FIRING A IIaRy--On
Saturday last. the negro Tom. belonging to Mr..
a. Carln Of this parish, was tried by jury of
slave owners. in pursuance of tho act of l6,
for burninga stable belonging to his master.
Tho case was clear one. and ho was sentcn-
ced To DO hung on tho 18th of September next
Planters Ban-(Miss) August q.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-09-26

Ety- Qliie number of pcrsors have
very suddenly died, within few days, at
Baltimore, from eating crabs and other
fish caught in the hsrbor. AT this season
Of the year tho water Of the bay, in front,
of the city, is little better than a stagnant
pool of corruption, an the fish are consc-
quently unhealthy,if not poisonous. Oys-
ter eaters siU bear tIisin s,iu7.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25
ID RI j. A R VI STIR a NS,

IS in the most imp owed style He has taken
particular pains to inform himself in all its va
II 'us branches. His,wOrk will be done as cheap
ds can b. afforded anywhere. Call and see tor
yourselves. Work warranted to give satisfaction
or no Charges made. Office over S. H. Stars
store. Plymouth, Oct. 35. 1853.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25
Plymouth Drug Store.
III. M, WOOSTER.

WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEAL
w Err in Drugs, Medicines. Groceries,
Glass Ware, and Window Glass, Paints, Oils
and Dye Stuffs, South side Of the Public Square,
Plymouth, Ohio.
have Just received direct from New York, a
very la ge and well selected Stock of American,
French, and English Chemicals. Drugs and
Medicines, which I offer to Physicians, and all
others in want of them, at less prices than they
can obtained for at any other establishment in
Nor .hern Ohio. Great inducements are offered
to Cash buyers octl5-ly
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25
IL A Il ID w A r r.
American Engineers Assistant.

T ATELY published. The American Engineer,
IL Craftsman and Machinjst's Assistant, design
ed for Practical Working-nen, Apprentices, and
those intended for the Engineering profession,
illustrated with 200 wood cuts, and IA large en-
graved Lithographic Plates, of recently construc-
ted American Machinery and Engine Work; by
Oliver Byrne. Observation-Disclosures and
Drawing instruments, Geometrical Problems,
Brackets, and Pillow Blccks, Lubricators, and
Electic Steam Guages, Horse Power, Parallel
Motions, The Indicator, Safety Valves, High
Pressure Engines, Steamship Engines and Boil
ers, Rotary Engines, Locomotives, Screw Pro
pellers, Erricson's Caloric Engine, &c., SC.
The work is publised in one large 4to Volume
handsomely bound, and sold at the low price of
s.. 1t will be sent to any part of the United
States, free of Postage, on receipt of that am
ount by mail A liberal discount made to all
Agents and Booksellers.
Address, G. A. BROWN s. Co. Publisher
N. W. Cor. 4th and Arch streets, Philadelphia
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25
p OduCe Del els,

BOWERS s KINNEY, are prepared at all
L times to pay the highest prices in cash, for
Wheat, Corn, Oats, Rye, Timothy, Flax and
Glover Seeds n3
DIAM and fancy Cassimeres, cheap for cash.
l. dec30 .r DAY & KIRKLAND.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

Leath er, Leather.
A Ii PERSONS wanting anything
"A n this line can he supplied at the Metropolitan
Boot, Shoe and Leather Store, Of sEELY & CASE.
We have Spanish and slaus shtersd Sole Leather ofthe
best quality also
Upper, Kip and Calf Skins,
Of tam ing, together with every other article
used in this country for manufacturing Shoes such as
Cont, Kid, Lining and Binding Skins, Pegs, Thread,
and general assortm ent of Shoe Makers' Kit which
we anxious to sell low for cash.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25
~ Scene at u Tea Party.

WY Mrs. S., this is very fine Tea,
w Mr.. VI was just about mentioning il
altogether ahead Of anything I've tasted. 1t
beats any tea we have had in our houre. saws
Mrs. P, where did you gett Mrs. s! AtCn,n
and Cronlnger's. Well, if don't Send over
when get home, and get pound--what is the
rice Mrs. SONY 4s. Only 4sl La me- |,
epaid 6s for tea not half as good. Exit Tho
whole party, bound for '"e
CUT,p e, Cp(,NrNrrD,o
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25
L. H. EBSTEHs,
DEALER IN

DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.
North side Of Public Square,
PLyMOUTB, OHIO.
T E. WEBSTER, would inform the
L. citizens OF plymouth and vicinity, that he
is prepared to fill all ORDERS in his line, at The
shortest notice He will keep constantly on
hand we'll .lected stock of
FAMILY GROCERIES,
and Provisions, comprising everything family
may need. He has fitted up in connection witq
the above, an elegant
Oyster Saloon,
to which he would invite the attention of those
fond of the bivalves. They will be served w in
every style. His saloon is fitted up in suitable
STYLE for Ladies, Parties &c.
Cigars of different varieties, constantly on
hand. oct22
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

IF you want Clothing, of any kind, let
L BURGOYNE almost give you a suit. His stock
Cloths is so large: and purchased cheap that the
drat on your pockets will scarcely be felt. Paste this
your hat.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

AGES OF ANlMALs.-The English Cy.
clodedia' gives the following mode Of
determining the age Of animals.
Amongst domestic animals the age
may be judged of by the presence, alb
sence, or change ofcertain organs in the
body.
The age of the horse is known princi-
pflly by the appearance of the incislor
teeth, or as they are technically called, the
nippers.
In cattle with horns, the aged is indi-
Gated more re adily by the growth of these
instruments, than by the dentiition and
succession of the teeth.
The deer kind, which shed their horns
annually, and in which, with the single
exception Of the reindeer, they are con>
fined to the male sex, have them at first
in the form of simple pickets without any
branches or antlers; but each succe eeding
year oftheir lives adds one or more
branches, according to their species, up
to a certain fixed period, beyond which
the age of the animal can only be guessed
at from the size of the horns and the
thickness of the burr or the knob at their
roos, which connects them with the skull,
The horns of oxen, sheep, goats and
antelopes, which are hollow and permanent
are Of very different form, and grow up
in differant manner from those of the
deer kind. These as is well known, con.
sis!s of hollow sheath of horn, which
covers bony core or process of the skull
and grows from the root, where it receives
each year an additional knob or ring, the
number of which is sure indication of
the animals age. The growth of the
horns in these animals is by no means
uniform through the whole year; but
The increase. at least in temperate climates
takes place in spring, after which there
is no further addition till the following
season. In the COW kind the horns ap-
pear to grow uniformly during the first
three years Of the animals life; conse>
quently, up to that age they are perfectly
smooth and without wrinkles, but after
wards, each succeeding year adds ring
to the root or the horn, SO that the age is
determined by allowing three years for the
point or the smooth part of the horn, and
one for earh of the rings.
In sheep and goats the smooth or top
part counts for but one year, as the horns
of these animals show their first knob or
ring in the second year of their age, In
The antelopss they probably follow the
same rule, though we have very little
knowledge of their growth and develop.
ment in these animals.
In birds il may be sometimes done by
observing the form and wear of the bill ;
and some pretend to distinguish tae age
of the fishes by the appearance Of their
scale but their methods are founded on
mere hypothesis and entitled to no conf
dence.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

he has now ready for the inspection of the
public, large assortment of fancy
SPANISH SADDLES,
q beautiful article, to which we would ask ,be
f.espec'al attention OF those wishing to purchase
Also,
co mon SADDLES
rom W upward, IN great variety. His stock of
Harness,
sage and was made by the best workmen in
the country. no apprentices being employed.
He has Plated Harness, at $I5; Coarse Har.
ness at from SIS to 25, made with an eve to
beauty, as well as use. and he warrants them
pertrc. in every detail. Also.
single Harness,
spiendIdly finished, and durable, from ten to
elghteen dollars Give him call and purchase
"ork made by workmen His shop is located
opposite the Exchange Hotel, where he will find
elsure time to attend to any quantity Of cus,o.
mers. Cal and see.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25

WlNDoW GLAss.--Seven by Nine
eight by ten, twelve by fourteen, twelve
oy sixteen, twelve by eighteen. A large lot ot
the above sizes, just received, and for sale bv
the FOX, DOZEN, or SINGLE light: also.
larger sizes for picture frames, &c, For sa 10
hy eoct25s HIM. WOO SyER
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25
j. Y 0 &y0 o n
DEALER IN
SADDLES, HANESS
Saddler's Hmdware, &C..

D I7HTUWNTe, &C.
J. MORFOOT would
respectfully inform the citi-
zens Of Plymouth, and the
urfonndi' z country, that he
now prepared, and shall
put forth his best endeavors to
remain so, TO do all work per.
tanning TO the profe ssion of q
HORSE TAILOR
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25
ST. Clalp Hotel.

81. ClAlR motel,
Corner of Penn and St. Clair ss, Pittsburgh, Pa This
il frat class House, convenient to the Railroad De-
pOts the rooms large and newly furnished, and
charges moderate. Travellers will find this of the
most comfortable Hotels in Pittsburgh. OctI5-ly
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-03-25
PUMPS.

MOT for Dancing, but for supplying
1 the whole world with good water. Chain pumps
up wholly sold parts suit purchasers. An
sortme mt of cast and deep we'll pumps. II. SEYMOUR.
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FLOUR

GOLDSMITH'S Animated Nature, and
~ Goods Book Of Naure, inst received, and for
salehy DU BOIs a. SON
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-18
NEW PUBLICATIONS

THE HISTORY OF GREECE BY G. SsSIt n ''i, nn r<4O
boston: Philips, sampson Co Ne~i0'N h"F0
Brothers.
The developments of History as science during
this century are second in value TO those oil no oner
branch of knowledge during the same period. when
we apply as is now done, the test OF positive science
IN historv in opposition to traditional or mythical
Interpretations we at once recognize the Vaiue Oh
the philosophy of history, IS SO determined Up"
the time that Belzon penetrated the Eyphan pyra-
mids and the Investigations Of learned men followed
our knowledge of Ancient Egypt was empirical. 90
too up to the time that Herculsneum and Pompen
of ancient Rome not to know that the sncients used
GLASS. As Geology has enabled 70 read the pre-
sa.mte paces Of the world these delvngs into the
tombs of the past permit us to determine what was
ao,htfuI or rescue from oblivion what lost. The
recently acquired knowledge OF Chinese and Hin
400 annals ndds likewise to the successful investi-
cation of ancient times The later discoveries in po
.ica science equally enable US to read Alright the char
.cter of mcA and periods, long csricatured IN des-
,o,c. monarchca or oligarchical annals. In word
u;story az a science has been recast. new hgn' IL
A5 an che past the various historical sources are
.,.mned in . spirit Of broad and independent
.r;t;e;sm; Justice and reason form our Judgment
=. .he deeds of by-gone times, transmitted 10 US III
.-.a;,;ous. legends chronicles or records made oy
-, invested with authority by tho force OF CEN
-. In this manner tho social state and inst'tu
,,s.s tho Life and spirit Of nasus cnco occupying o
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-18
COMMENCEMENT AT MIAMI UNIVERSITY

Correspondence Of The y. Y. rriIune
CEpARymLE, o., Thursday, July 8, 1884.
The exercises of Commencement week at Miami
University were opened by Baccaaureate sermon,
preached by the President the Rev. DIR. Anderson, on
sunday June % On "Wednesday morning the annual
address was delivered before the Miami Union Socey
by Thos. Williams, ESQ., of Pittsburgh, Pa, and tho
society diplomas delivered by the Rev. Dr. S"iry
Of Oxford The meeting OF the Society of Alumni was
held on Wednesday afternoon, when their address was
delivered BY Samuel Galloway, Esq, OF Columbus,
Ohio On "Wednesday evening the annual address be-
fore the Erodephian and Eeorittean Societies was de-
yered BY the Rev. DR.. Orton OF this place. The Doc
Tor being quite unwell he obliged to stop after
having proceeded some ten minutes with his address,
and the remainder was read by Prof. Stoddard. The
society diplomas were then delivered byJ. W. Heron,
ESQ. of Cincinnati The exercises on CONNIE, cement
dsv consisted of the graduating speeches OF twelve
members of the senior class which numbers twenty
eight in all: delivery of the College diplomas and the
resignation of the President, the Rev. Dr. Anderson,
which he made in brief speech, addressed to tho
Board of Trustees and students. The Board have
elected the Rev. DR.. McGuey of Virginia University,
in lis place. The University is now In very Hour
shng condition, having over go students In attend
apce. There are connected with it Grammar School,
Normal aud Model School.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-18
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
EDUCATION IN PENNSYLVANIA.

70 ase Editor Of TAe NJ Y. Tyibuns
SIR: cheerfuly comply with your request to write
notice OF the meeting OF the County Superintendenn o.
Pennsylvania G, Harrisburg the 18th inst. They met
in the Hall of the House Of Representatives. About forty
we're present. and among them, can assure you, were
good spirits noble souls and those deeply interested IN
tie cause OF Education. They came there not TO make
money they received compensatory but for tho
good of the cause in which they felt deep interest DIR.
SxITh Of Delaware County, who carried the 6rst Common
school bill through the Senste elected Chairman.
THoSAs H. BrRRowEs was present and took an active
pert IN the deliberations of the Convention.
Having been appointed Chairman Of the Business Com
mttee endeavored to profit by your suggestions and TO
bring forward business that would tell for good tho
best interests OF Common School Education in Pennsylya
MIA The important items were, the Examinations
OF Teachers and giving Certificates, and the formation OF
Teachers Institutes State County and District In fes-
ton 10 the former Prof WIcKERsHAx Of Lancsser gave
an able report. 1t was decided that the examinations
10 be issued by the State superintendent the highest
two having the seal Of the Department by these We eS
pect to isd mp until have corps OF Ieacnes unsur-
passed by any State in the Union. All agreed that tie
present arrangement would the salary OF Teachers,
nd consequently offer inducements for higher qualics
tions Teachers Institutes introduce rev elements
selfmovnz power. In them Teachers meet frends ag
coabOrers good cause, for mutual consultation; and
the great Of their efficiency s, that they make
Teachers feel their indviduatyhey feel that they
lot merely Teaching single obscure school, but they are
exertng influence upon other schools in the District,
County and State After returning heartfelt thanks 70
our genemany State Superintendent and Deputy,
the past In fact most Of expect to meet again at Potts
Vile on the st Of August In state Teachers Institute
Ses. York, July H. 1854 w. RICHARDSON
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-18

ConMENcEmESr OF La EAYErTE CoLLEcE.-Tne Com
meneement Exercises of La Fayette College, Pa, viii
take place on the 21th inst On Sunday evening I'D the
Annual Sermon before the Brainard Evangelical Society,
viii be delivered by the Rev. Matthew Allison OF Min-
ton On Monday evening, the Annual Junior Exhibition
will take place. On Tuesday evening, the Annual Adj
dress before the Alumni will be delivered by Edward "
Stewart Esq. Of Easton. On the morning Of Wednesday,
the Commencement Day the address before the Lcrnfy
Societies will be delivered by William II. Allen, Ii. d.,
President of Grsrd College Of Philadelphia, and nme-
da,ey after the customary exercises OF the Graduating
Glass and the Conferring Of Degrees.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-18

STATE TEACHERS AssocATIos.-The Ohio state
Teachers Association recently closed it's session q Zanes
vile. During the Association, various subjects were ds
cussed, and the following resolutions adopted;
Red Tia. In the option Of the members Of hs
dswsns should constitute branch Of sduesnon 10 'Ss eomon
Schools Of Ohio.
Rss,i Ths. the Executive Committee be Instructed At
snnes meeting report cen1e pan ior nc
Of the auspices OF the Assocaton-
Rsd Tbs, Committee be suthsred take sseh aetos
hsy nav the Of determining Tie
sy on r the estsbshnest aid Nonna 5chosls
Reeied That sach inc Stses We eoa-
80 opinion. highly desirable would cor
OF the oufees and Of the
Of the State. -.
The next meeting Of the Association win be held u Cip
cinnai the lat Wednesday and Thursday in December
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-18

DISTINCTION OF WATER CURE EsrABLIsBxrsr M
FIRE.-Iie Rochester Aseveaa of the 18TH notices he
destruction BY fire Of the Lake View Ws,erCure sstsb
ilshmen situated ten miles north Of that city on satu.
day morning The building put up at expense Of
sl2ooo insured for ts ooo The establishment was ra,
chased by DR.. Fleming year and half since.
New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-18
became altered and distorted ffom its true sense
from the real position occupied by sepAist among

became altered and distorted ffom It's true sense
from the real position occupied by sopAist among
tie Greeks.
The Soplists originated in xhe intellectual move.
ueut towards active public business. which could
neither have been attained nor fulfilled in Democracy
wiiLou, rhetorical training. They likewise resulted
from the blessing that in Athens every man could
speak out his sentiments and launch his criticisms
with an independence hardly paraeled in our modern
times. The sophists were the practical tescher' IN
Athens and Greece. where every one could know ana
even ought to know, how to speak IN Puehe Win
ease for the sake Of calculating and Judging the pend
Ing question The special and restricted meaning pu
on the term s0phis by Plato and his dscpes,and sub
sequently by scholars explains itself by the fact that
those men were averse TO the true democratic deye
opment, as well ss by the too common acrimonious
rivalry Of scholars. Sophist in the general OF
the word was 4 wise and clever man, one who stood
prominently before the public as distinguished for
intellect or culture of some kind. Thus even Pytha-
coras Solon and Anachsrss have been called Sophsts.
while Aristophanes and Eschnes bestow the name
nm Socrates Teachers of virtue, of rhetoric. Of con
ver,stion and dsputation, belonged, therefore, to
this class. They trained youth for the studies aud
this they taught ethical precepts and not ethical
abstract theories and speculatous as did tAe Plato
nici,ns Such according to Grote was the true posi-
ton. character and influence of the Sophists In this
be overthrows riumphanty the ISLANDERS the schools
and proves in contradiction TO the common idea that
the Sophists did not corrupt the Athenian spirit and
that the Democracy of the times of XencphoD ami
Plsto,-the crowning period of the SOphists-was
even more pure. patriotic and generous than that OF
the epochs of Miltiades and Aristides.
In concluding this sketch of laborous and con
scientious work, We affirm that whoever believes in
the eternal right of freedom ought to be thankdl to
Grote for bis reconstruction of the character OF the
Athenian and Greek Democracy for showing that De-
mocracy in general has been and the OF what
ever is generous just lofty and grand Ii any modern
work on the history of the past ought to be used
as a standard in schools, academies aud colleges
or to find its place the shelves of Thinker and
Friend of Man il is Grote's History OF Greece