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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-07-04
WAGES IN NEW YORK.

We arc often asked by young men who arc
about learning trade, and by mechanics in
the country, how wages are in tho city. and
what trade pays best. In most kinds of bust
ness, the prices paid differ about as much with
the generosity or different policy with en-
ployers as with tho skill of the workman. In
some, work is done entirely by the job, at rates
fixed by union of Tradesmcn i'm that line -
In others, the Trades Union demands n fixed
rate per day, and the poor hand stands as good
a chance as tho best, providing he can retain
his situation. Tho prices We name below are
the averages as near as, by much inquiry at
shops, we are able to get them. Though ma
ny are paid by the day. wchavc calculated tho
whole by the week, which of course il unfair
for those who arc liable 10 lose day whcnov-
er ''lt" chooses to rain. Give us fair weather
through the week, and they will mako
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draws the upper smoothly over tho last; a third
lays the wells" and "rans,' and puts in the
"shanking' and "fillng." fourth tacks on and
trims the out sole; ffth drives tho pegs; a
sixth puts on and shapes the heel; seventh
workman puts the final polish on the edge with
the hecl-ball and stone. TIL work is thcn
returned TO the manufactory, and tho workman
Immediately receives his cash. The bottoms
arc then buffed smooth, and after tho uppers
have received an extra polish, tho goods arc
packed into boxes, ready for markek at homo
to the West, South, California, Australia, South
America, or any othor part of the globo.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-07-04

Scatter Stacked limo on the pcrches and
floors of hen houses twice in ten days. twill
etfcctualiy crad0qtO the lice, and promote the
health of the fewl
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-07-04

VIRGINIA.-Not long since the Richmond
Examiner uttered tho following insolcnt boast
Virginia. in this confedcracy, is the impor-
sonation of tho well born. we'll educated. well
bred aristocrat. She looks down from hcr el-
evated pedestal upon her parrenu, ignorant.
mendacious Yankee villifieis as colGly and
calmly as q marble statute.
In few days after this silly vount appear
cd, another Richmond paper, the Whig, gavo
tho statistics of ignorance in Virginia, compi-
led from tho census, showing that whio in
New England, among the Yankees, tho pro-
portion of those who cannot read or write is
to 400, in Virginia it is I to Ill Ignorant"
Yankees indeed! The Whg thus lanents o.
yer this degrading comparison:
Every decade exhibits a rapid and fearful
increase of this mass of ignorance. Tn 1910,
the number Of the unlettercd in Virginia a.
mouutsd 10 10000. In 1850 it exceeded So.
900. At this rate IL will not roquiremany CEN
turcs to extinguish all knowledge of letters i'm
the State.
That is pretty picture fnv the "impcrsona-
ton Of wcll born, we'll educated, we'll bred aris-
tocrat" to look atl In New England. out of a
population Of 1885 ,20S. thero arc only 6,222
adults who cannot read and write; while in
Virginia, out ola white population of S7I 1893,
there arc 75,s9S adults as ignorant of letters as
tho tens of thousands of slaves and tho IL SIS
free colorcd adults, who arc not included in
this aggregate.
Virginia has but little reason to boast of tho
elevated pedestal on which she stands. A
State which puts woman in prison for the
crime Of teaching native virginians to read,
ouIy becomes odious by becoming conspicu-
ous.-(P Pittsburg Gazette.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-07-04

0}sHaving observed great many decided
leases Of loomerism--including that of Mrs.
Bloomer herseif--wiih view to ascertain the
philosophy of the singular phenomenon, VIC
have como to this conclusions That short dres-
ses are used to attract attention from homo.
ly face by exposing thc-ankies.-IRoch. up
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to restore the Missouri Compromise, and to cx-
ccute such further measures as you in your
wisdom shall command and as may be necessa-
~ for tho recovery ofthc ground lost to free
dom, and to prevent tho further aggressions OF
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1854-07-04

FRoM THE WEr.-Thc Barry County Pho
neer, publishes tho following letter without
comment. We suppose it comes from some
former resident of that county who has under
taken to try the overland route
Editor Of Pioneer, Si:-l am in the midst
of Warl Ono hundred miles from Council
Bluffs. Tho Pawnee Indians arc committing
deprcdations such as stealing stock &c. Out
of tbjriy-six horses our company have lost
tventy-thyce. have lost four the hest of my
number, which leaves mo but five. Yesterday
man by the name Of William Wood was shot
who belonged to our company. Tomorrow
wo shall organize, choose our captain and give
them bqttlc,-zin haste. yonS w. BARTON.
June 4, 1884.
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SOLOMON FOOT, Chairman.

DANIEL MACE,
REUBIN f. FENToN.
Tho meeting was fully attended and all tho
anti N ebraska members concurrcd in tho ad-
dress.
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Stormy days and wintry weather very much
reduce tho receipts Of tho outdoor workmen,
such as brcklayors, painters, ship-wrights and
caukers.
We understand that except on account OF
bad weather, few need ever be long out of q
job. Everybody seems to be engaged for q
long time ahead. To get job done-espec-
tally to get it done punctually-is ono of the
things very seldom accomplished.
The article of clothing is to bo considered
in the calculation. Tho fashions of clothes
change so rapidly, and men of all trades so
universally dress alike on Sundays and holi-
days, that the business which requires spec
ial outfit, coarse and cheap as it may DO, is
generally in this respect the most expensive.
In some small establishments the wages
paid would hardly retain journcymen, were it
not that tho small number in tho shop gives
encouragement that after while promotion to
a partnership in the business will be offered.
Cigar makers are paid by tho thousand man
ufactured; and the rate per thousand differs
mnch with the quality of the cigar made.
The pay of printers is regulated by their
Union. 1t is 35 cents per thousand ems on
the morning newspapers, 81 on weekly papers
and for day situations; and @l2 week for
day work on any day situation. Many small
Offices do not come into the Union regulations,
being conducted on the "rat'' principle. Night
hands at these wages, if expert workmcn,
sometimes make from 1875 TO $50 q week.
probably ssl6 is the average. But it is exceed
ingly hard work Few of tho morning papers
go tn press before 3 o'clock in the morning,
until which time it is hard to get off. Sunday
nights, and even part of Sunday they have
to be on hand, and about tho only rest they
can get by daylight is Saturday afternoons,
when if you find printer at work you may
safely conclude that ho has either been read
ing Ben. Franklin, or is determined to live i'm
a house of his own soon.
Tailors' wages vary with the locality of their
shop about as much as anything. broadway
work" pays well,-generally GIG or Sl7
week "Shop-work' is $40 or $l2. Whilo
California or "slopwork"-and deal Of this
is dono herc-ridiculously enough rewards
the scrimped tailor, with S5 week for steady
crouchng on the board. Almost all tho trades
above named have, during tho past spring. OBJ
tanned an advance oftwo, three or four shill-
ings upon previous wagcs,-many of them,
however, only after long Strikes" Wo are
sorry 10 DO obliged to add that employers are
apt, as the work gets dull again, to slide back
to the old rates. The Trades Unions will soon
remedy such lapscs however. Those who do
it habitually, We suspect, are marked men.
Conductors and drivers on tho short cars
at present wages, work ten hours day and
seven days week. Until Of late they have
had twelve and twelve and half weekly, with
nearly half moro work. AT their own peti-
tion, two drivers and two conductors werc Civ
en- to each car which allows them timo to
breathe occasionally, though at tho expense of
part of their old wagcs.-[N. Y. Times
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-14
NEW BOOKSTORE!

n HAMILTON Co., No. 3, winsiow House, are receive
" ing and opening the largest and best assortment
Books Stationery Wall Paper and articles before
brought west of Chicago, which they offer for sale at the
lowest possible cash prices.
We would first cali stock Of WALL PAPER,
comprising over 5000 rolls which purchased
rates. Thoe wanting Wall Paper would do well to look
assortment.
cago. -
UkIING PAPER of all grades. PENS, INK, RUBnER,
iSKSTANDs, RULERS, BLoTTING ORA WING PAPER
of all descriptions and articles usually kept in Sta
tionery establishment.
GUILD PENS. We have q large stock G. Gold
Pens, all warranted, which public Eastern
price, Gold and Silver Tooth Picks, a very article.
Lgers, Journals Day hooks, Pass nduus
OF all STYLES. In setts single.
We have good stock Of Miscellaneous Boeks great
variety of Chldrens Books which to please.
neap publications. We have in store stock,
anu new ones received by Express
from the press. We have York city
oy which all the soon as
printed. -
or School Books, have 4. BARxEs& Co.'s pub
eauohs which We offer establishment in
'oM WI give SNe us a cal c. A. HAMILTON Co.,
.uue -s-N. No. 3, Wnslow House,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-14
TRUTH AND FALSEHOOD.
By JOHN PIERPoNr.

On the page that is immortal
We the brilliant promise see;
g. e shall know the truth. my people,
And its might shall make You free.o
For the truth, then, let us battle,
Whatsoever fate betide;
Long the boast that we are freemen,
We have made and published wide.
He who has the truth and keeps It,
Keeps not what to him belongs,
But performs a selfish action
That his fellow mortal wrongs.
lie who seeks the truth. and trcnblcs
Al the dangers he must brave,
Is not lit to be 4 freeman;
He. at best. Is but a slave.
lie who bears the truth. and places
lis high promptings under ban.
Loud may boast Of all that's manly,
But can never be man.
Friend, this simple lay who readest,
De thou not like either them;
But t. the truth give utmost freedom,
And the tide il raises stem.
Bold in speech and bold in action
BE forever; time will test,
OF the free-souled and the slavish,
Which fultills life's mission best.
BE thou like the noble ancient
Sco.n the thr'It that bids thee fear;
Speak, no matter what betde thee
Let them STRIKE but make them hear.
Re thou like the first apostles;
Be- thou ike heroic Paul;
II free thought seeks expression,
Speak II boldly; speak IL all.
Face thine enemies, accusers;
ScOrn the prison, rack or rod;
And if thou hast truth to utter.
Speak, and lcave the rest 10 God.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-14

CO TX Marvel has got baby-a real live spe-
cimen, with lungs like a bagpipe, and mouth ike
an old-fashicned fireplace. Gone are the
dreams which made his Bachelor life too beaut;-
full to last-buried in the ''Dead past'' all those
reveres whose utterance were oracular for good |!
The c,y-sis Danish all dreams, and the reveries
are only suggestive of ways and means to paw the
nurse. Good By, TX! May the disturbed tenor
of your life's heretofore charming song, result in
nothing more serious than the introduction of two
or, at most, three little marvels into your house.
hold.-Sdndushy Register.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-14
EMPLOYMENT FOR AGENTS.

CEyERAL Thousand energetic tustwort Young men
~ are wanted to act agent>both
every state In the Cnon for the sale patented
manufacture in extensive right
for the United States owned by the advertisers,
capacity and business tact easily Two Hundred
Dollars per month.
No Capital Necessary!
EXTRACT from communications from agents., 0Ihsre
Nth enclose you draft dollars, dedwcfirg One
hundred and dollars ny Commission on fAe
sole Of the last month";. Signed H 81 shall realise
- eommsson sales this month shout hundred and
seventy foe dolars.o E. c. Field.
The occupation will prove light gentIcmany empov.
ment-as honorable as it is profitable.
No agent will be accepted unless
testimonials as to character and industry.
Salaries will be arranged for the first preferred
SO many answers to advertisements
uve OF IDLE curiosity ony the advertisers will
pl'catfon unless accompanied by evidence OF
certify, when full particulars will he forwarded.
Address BURNS, BENEDICT & Co.,
Baltimore, Nd.
To the substantial nature Of the enterprise
METH & DALE, LEROY, Sons, & Co. Also to HAMILTON
R. WEST, Ohio; Hon. C. NJ DENFIs, Rhode Island, and NJ
Ray, Key West, Fa oct27-9m
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-14

OLD FRIENDs-REGULARITY OF LFE.--Forty
wears ago this present month of October, two
Young merchants Of this city, who had been
school-felows together, met on bright autumn
nal afternoon, after the business of the day was
over. in front of the old Tontine Coffee House.
aad as they walked up Wall street together, one
said to the other, ''Come and dine with me TO-DAY.
Monday always seems a dull day, and my wife ard
like to have some one drop in socially and dine
or take tea with u.s." The Invitation was accent
ed, and after dinner. they sat over their wine,
Qimited to Il couple of glasses each,) and talked
of their school-days and of their pleasant inter-
course in the years that succeeded, they agreed to
dine with each other on alternate Mondays, I'M
less prevented by sickness other causes, SO long
they should live. Time passed on sons and
daughters were born to them, grew up, married
and settled in life: grand children, too, have not
been wanting. New York has grown from one Of
the planest of little cities to be one of the great
cities of the world; her commerce has increased
beyond the widest dream of Imagination in for
mer DAYS ; hotels and warehouses line her streets,
steamers and other shipping her wharves, and
private dwellings of more than princely elegance
her up town squares and avenues, all on a scale
of such magnifcence, that he who had prophcsied
of such things, would once have been thought an
enthusiastic dreamer. Our whole country, and
indeed the world has changed in the same ratio,
until the mind is lost in conjecturing what two
score more of years will produce. Eleven differ
ent Presidents have governed our own nation, and
the nations of the world have changed their ru-
lers from revolutions and other causes, again and
again. Such are the changes time has made, and
still these two old friends, hale and healthy vet,
may be seen on every Monday afternoon, going up
the street together to fulfill the mutual promise
they madeto each other in early manhood. They
set high standard, ut the commencement of
their mercantile life, of what an honorable, up-
right merchant should be. and have never depart
ed from it !; and if they have not been among the
wealthiest of the merchant princes of the Empire
City, they have had enough,-and have spared
not a little when the demands of public and pri-
vate charities have been presented to them. May
they long live to enjoy life well at this pres
ent period. and set the same good example to
Younger men to follow in their foOtsteps.-M Y.
Express.
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BOOKS. BOOKS!.
The Pioneer Bookstore of St. Paul!
e. HOWITZ f. GO.

ID RESPECTFULLY public, they
II chased from W. 6. LEDUC, Esq, his old established
Bookstore, Immediately opposite that they
greatly added the stock of miscellaneous and Standard
Works. presenting assortment larger and complete
than be found in st. Paul this side Of St.
Louis;
That they have complete assortment Of the best articles
don0ry, and receiving additions thereto with every
boat;
That they design maintain the reputation Of
this for keeping the largest best and cespes
stock of Wall Paper;
That they Haps' celebrated Monthly aqs-
zne where subscribers rely receiving at the earliest
possible moment;
That they the authorized wholesale all Of
ps rdludb Miscellaneous and standard Works, they
will furnish at the Publishers prices in Nesc York.
That they will continue to keep and sell H. s. Barnes Co.'s
Series Of School Books, which
perinendent Public Schools and
used throughout the Territory; ~ -
That they keep always hand SoddGrd Co.'s Pianos.
the best in and finish, selected with
ted to give satisfaction;
That they win continue to supply PrinceS Co.'s Meodeons
at the Manufacturer Prices
That they sole AGENTS in the territory mills for
the sale of Fiafixg Paper;
And that generally they will keep their line
of business and try to keep the reputation this
Pioneer Booksforc OF Mtnnesofa.
Come and try Us :-terms Invariably cash.
CORNER THIRD WABASH STREETs. Opposrrv
THE PosI-OFFIsE.
st. Paul. June 20-1y.
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EDMUND RICE, WIN. HoLLIxsHEAD, GEO. L. BECKER.
RICE, HOLLINSHEAD e BECKER.
TTORNEYS AT LAW, General Agents and dealers Ex-
"A change, st. Paul, Minnesota Terrftsfy.
Collections made promptness terms
Drafts New York all Of Europe sale
rate Of exchange Real Estate bought and Sold paid
and all the business agency attended fidelity
and dispatch. may sl-dlf.
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ROCKS Ann STaTJnNEnv

BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
HAVING just received large addition to former
stock, woald my customers and
selected with great ca consists in part of the following at
ccs:
40 rcans cap paper, 40 rean,s letter paper,
100 g fancy note a"' rnxs,d 100 d" note gilt
6 fancy note, Manning, 10 Legal.
Blank Books.
200 long blk books half bound, 200 do broad,
50 day books Russian bound, % cash books, do,
4 dozen bankers blanks, dozen pencil books,
g tuck, large, s. tuck, small,
60 pass books, IS steamboat men,,
pocket ledgers, sets leger, journal and book.
1900 rolls common wall paper, 1000 satin
70 - S'''" borders Pens. pen :? git velvet
dozen superior gold pens, 100 gross Gillot,s pens,
so 6 Holland quilts, so e" metallic.
Bmjocs, Guitars. Accordions,
Flutes, Harmonans, Jews Harps.
Silver card pencils, Eabers drawing,
French drawing. in setts, Faber's common Pencils,
Carpenters large black, Carpenters red pencils.
! gross imported Players, gross IIishlanders,
:. fancy, 8. eagle gilt
8 satin surface cards, I" enameled cards.
don Violin Instructors, . do Guitar Instructors,
- Flutenes, 8" Flutes.
nests back CANNON boards, Pen racks,
Inkstands, all kinds, Date boxes,
Portable desks, Paper clasps
=" eN"N Carpenter articles.
large stock of all kinds OF books. School without
number.
800 Latest works of the day.
Portfolios of all kinds.
all kinds, and 5000 other things too numer
o to mentions all of which will be sold the prices
cash.
My tcrm strictly cash, believing best way
the buyer well the seller.
Persons purchasing goods my well to examine
my stock and prices before purchasing elsewhere.
No trouble TO show goods. any part Of the
city free of charge.
Teachers wishing school books copies McGufs
Towns, and other series q charge.
Schools furnished at very low rates.
WIN. DAHL;
No. %, Robert street, Saint Paul
July 81, 1S64-62-tf. "
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A LIE N AND Err REV,
WHOLESALE GROCER,

WHOLESALE GROCER,
Commi sion and Forwarding Merchant,
LOWER LEvEE, SAINT PAUL,
sore AMI will rec i've before thu close of
III the following stock of Goods which he offers
$50 bbls o sugar-every grade,
60 &c Beichcr clarified aud b,
% 8 crashed and powdered,
% Ibis molasses, n re-boicd,
20 " sugar house syrup,
~ s. golden syrup,
80 kegs, 10 gall, syrup,
80 10 gall. golden syrup,
so g 10 gall, o moasses,
100 sacks Rio coffee,
% d" Laguyra coffee.
70 chests all descriptions,
IL bags whole pepper,
20 boxes ground pepper,
10 boxes e s'' ground allspce,
10 boxes ground cassa,
bbls cloves,
. boxes ground cloves,
tbl nltmeCs,
% paeaascs s~' torne's gela.ine,
Dbl Irish mess,
g tappioca,
pcaried barley,
20 boxes vermicelli,
20 IS naGarn,,
6 broga,
70 { chocolate,
20 packages dried curranis,
100 sacks Il A salt,
% bbls Kanawha salt,
10 tierces rice,
10 baskets olive oil,
10 boxes sardines,
1880 cans Baltimoe cove oysters,
clans, Holsters, salmon and mock turtle soup,
500 bushels dried apples,
200 !" .s peaches,
20 bbIs mackercl,
90 u bills 6.
10 bbIs fresh hsrrings,
20 y bbls 4"
SO u {. white fish,
20 GO Mackinaw trout,
10 4 lake herrings,
so cans IL and Glib mustard
10 dozen and 1tb I"
80 Sc Lewis vinegar preserves,
b " capers,
IS preserved fruits,
10 I" pie fruits,
Is dozen green peas, beans, corn, asparagus, &c,
300 kegs Boston nails-every size,
90 coils Manila rope,
100 100 boxes summer pressed candles,
100 6: palm soap Csisgs)
10 fancy soap,
10 !" CASTLE soap,
25 gloss Yellow Bank fin foil,
100 S SsSes smoking 'o0aceo-esodw'n Murray,
SO bales oakum,
20 bbls pitch,
20 bales batting,
2OO rsams wrapping paper-four sizes,
200 miles percussion caps CD,
20 cattts rife powder,
159 boxes NJ rasns-three sizes,
90 +" pipes d,
WINES AND LIQUORS.
$50 bbls whisky,
so &c Monongahea,
IS New York Brandy,
10 ss Baltimore Gin,
IS casks pure imported brandy.
S 4" Durand Burgundy wine,
white
5 I" claret
so baskets Heidsck -
so boxes clarct "
25 Sauterne &C
20 brandy cherries,
$50 dozen brooms,
And assortment OF wooden ware, willow and
nhnty articles belonging to his line large to
He has constantly hand Flour, Pork, Lard Bacon,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-14

Desirable Investment the Minnesota River,
ITO person who command $1,000 in cash. we Offer
most desirable Investment in real personal property
kver from which 100 cent psoAt can be
realized. For particulars apply 70 49, 49,, ~ -
RICE, HoILINsHEAD q BEcKER.
Nay 81, ~ DIFF. --s'Fo-
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nRaDI.Ey HOUSE, GALENA. Ill.
J. s. HOLMES.

E having taken the above house, thorough
IL, is prepared to funiSh
reasonable tcrms Persons
will this house those accommodations by
the weary traveller. .....
my16-f ]. 8. HOLMES.
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NOTICE.

L HIM Of
WRIGHT, McLACHLIN ROBERTS,
ID EINC dlsunited from said firm, the proprietor
ID bled to offer to the public work quality than
has been heretofore presentcd the imitation
kinds of Fancy Woods, Mantle Pieces, Mabled and initiated
to nature Parors decorated and painted cOlo
ranted equal to the Paris or London style.
Specimens calling
j. A. R., opposite the Rice House, No. ST. Anthony street,
st. Paul,
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-14

THE FAIRY LIGHT GUARD.-Broadway was as
tonlshed at late hour last evening by the act
ual appearance of this female military company
which has heretofore been considered mythical.
Twenty well dressed young woman marched
through the streets, two abreast, in military order,
preceded bv male drummer who beat time Wig
orously. They g,ggled like so many girls just let
loose from school, and were followed by a large
crowd. Their object seemed merelyto attract
attention, which of course they succeeded in do
ing to their hearts content. We presume the drill
rooms are in Mercer street, N. Y. Mirror.
CT At the State Fair Miss Turner took the
premium for superior Workmanship, purse of
$4,000 was raised for Miss Hodges, aged IA,
who also rode fiery horse with marked ease and
grace--so says a correspondent of the Anamosa
News.
Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-11-14

SEcOND seres and supply of the first SERIES received
y by Express, and for sale By T.. HOWITZ CO
Al the P1oneer booksforestheose OPT Post-Oars.