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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1855-04-03

THE OHIO KNOW SOMETHING'S.

A friend 10 Ohio has sent us circular con-
tanning the platform OF the Order of Know
Something's society which has recently sprung
into existence IN that state, with request ~
publish it. The fundamental object of this
order is stated to be to induce "Sam" in tho
Free States to keep aoof from all alliance with
Slavery or Slave holders. and put his trus,
solely in Freedom. and to purge his platform.
if such provision exists. of prescription Of
Protestant adopted citizens. II is as follows:
PLATFORM OF PRINCIPLES OF KNOW SOMETHING'S.
lst. Opposition to all forms of tyranny
over the mind and body of men.
I'd. Neither Nature, nor the Constitution
of our Country, recognizes the right Of man TO
properly in man.
3d. PrincipIes and Character. birthplace
ARE the true standard of qualification for oit-
zenship.
4h. No adherent Of any Foreign power, c-
ther political poIitico- -ecclesastic, should DO
eigibl to naturalization.
9Th. There should be neither Slavery nor
involuntary servitude, except for the punish
ment of crime. in any of the Territories, nor
should any more Slave States be added to the
Union.
9th. Candidates for political Offices should
be men of undoubted intes rity and sobrlety
and known TO be in favor Of resisting, by all
lawful and constitutional means, the aggres-
sions of Poperv and Slavery.
9TH. The people are The riehtiul source of
political power. and all officers should, rs far
as practicable, be chosen by a direct vote of
the People.
Those pcrsdns, 'o,al vo.cis. who opprfvc o:
tho above principles, and are des'rous of uni
ting with such an organization, can mect in
their respective localities, and organize tempo
rarily, by choosing President and Secretary,
and having pledged an honorable secrecy, sub
scribe their names t. the Platform. and author
ize, their Secretary to address Box No. 733, Pos,
Office, Cleveland, o., (post paid) when on in
tiating Deputy will be sent to perfect their or
eanization at the earliest practicable moment
In tho meantime the enrolment Of sddi,iont
names may be continued until the Deputy shall
arrive. II is desirable to have n complete roll
of all who approve of these principles by the 4th
of July next.
Members Of other secret organizations who
are resolved to vote only for men possessing the
qualifications mentioned in the 9th Article Of
tho above Platform can consistently unite will,
Us, as the Order is not political party for the
elevation of its own members, but for the pro-
motion of good and true men wherever found.
and II is ready to cooperate with all who main.
tain these principles of whatever political or
name. By AUTHORITY.
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CIRCULAR TO SUPERVISORS.

The amendment 10 the Tar Latc-Great ne
cessify for prompt action on the part Of the
tar Officers.
The following Circular, published IN the
State Journal of the 18th instant, has been
issued to the Supervisors ofthe several Town
ships of the State. by the Auditor General:
AUDITOR GENERALS OFFICE,
Lansing, Michigan, Mirch lst 1855.
BY the accompanying act, it will be per-
ceived the Legislature have changed some of
t Q provisions of the tax laws of this State.
The act makes il the duty of the Auditor
General to furnish each Supervisor and Assos-
sors of the several townships and cities of this
State with copy of this law. In complying
with this requirement, take the occasion TO
call your attention to the Importance Of enter
ing at once upon the discharge ofyour duties
II is deemed necessary that the assessments
| authorized in section eighteen and nineteen
of this act, be made before the Saturday next
preceding the second onday IL May. The
roll should be complete and made ready for
| the review provided for in section twenty -
| To do this, will require prompt and energetic
action on your part. You are expected to use
moro than ordinary diligence to see. and de-
| liver blank statement to each taxable per-
son in your township. but not necessarily TO
tndho u rtCouu fiolt W t'icu EcciutuCtss Ou-
less the person gives in his statement at some
other place. you should call at his residence,
boarding place. or usual place of business: If
not at home or within reasonable distance. you
would be authorized TO proceed to take assess
ment as directed in section ninetcon OF this
act. When so assessed. whether at home or
abroad. such taxable person can have no legal
claim for change Of his assessment, except
as provided in section twenty.
The time fixed ny law for taking and com
pleting the assessment is short Inconvenience
ly 81 perhaps. yet with an earnest and patriot
! ic desire to comply with the laws of the State
l have no doubt II can, and trust it will be per-
formed in all cases.
Worry respectfully, Sc.
WHITNEY JONES,
| Auditor General.
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THE KNOW N0THINGS.

The oreat expose of the secrets OF this Or0er
is made bv Glaubcr Saltz. from which we ex
tract as follows: understand us! the extract is
made from the expose. not from the Sdttz,
and reads thus: Perhaps "Sam" can tell US
whether it is correct or not.
whenever any Ierson expresses in the
presence Of Know Nothing, strong, desire
TO become member Of tho Order, he is private
ly informed that no must be at a certain cor
ner at the hour Of twelve, whistling Yankee
Doodle out Of one corner of his mout and Hail
Columbia out of the other; that he must have
a copy of the Constitution the United States
in ono of his boots, Cor shoes, as the case may
bc.) and the Declaration Of Independence in
his other boot, (or shoe, as the case may be.)
that when person passes. in as touched hat,
whistling the "Strr Spangled Banner" &C Uhe
candidate) must follow. He will be led up a
dark stairway. into dark room. He will then
be sworn by some person, whom the darkness
conceals, never to reveal anythinff that ho may
hear or see during the meoiing. After taking
this oath, n light suddenly illumina'cs the
rom, and five men in masks approach the
candidate. holding in their hands the American
flag. made out of twelve hundred yards of
American silk. which they roll around tho can
didatc, completely easing him. after the
fashion Of an Egyptian mummy. The five
then shoulder the candidate and carry him into
the Lodge. Though he cannot see, he can
hear. and tho Grea, Grand Flum-the highest
ciicer--adminis,er terrible oath. swearing
the candidate never to reveal any Of the pnss
words signs. tokens. grips. principles. designs
or private work of tho Order, on penalty Of
being sent to the Penitentiary or to tho Ohio
Legislature! IF the case is not too aggravated
the violation would only be visited upon the
vio,a,or by sending him to the Penitentiary,
but tho EXTREMIST penalty for violation is the
Legislature.
"Aher taking this oath the candidate is rolled
around the room, this being the spodiest way
of unwinding the flag He sees the members
standing around him all in masks. The five
principles are then read to him, and after he
has sworn TO observe them. he is compelled to
run a splinter. taken from liberty
pole-nto the index finger of his left hand
and with the splinter and his own blood, he
signs the Constitution and Bylaws of the
Order are compelled to tako an additional oath
to the effect that they will mistake strychnint
for Calome' in administering medicine to Dutch
and Irish Catholics. Lawyers have to sweat
that they will abandon the habit Of lying and
deception in dealing with nativeborn American
clients. Many La,cyers hare ieft The Order!
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THE way IT ENDED.

A masquerade ball camc off in Albany, on
Tuesday evening last. Among those pr sent
wore Bob Il, and Frank B, OF
this city Bob is married gentleman. and
owns the fec simple of one Of the pre,tiest
wives and babies in the metropolis Frank
b is a bachelor. sle htly given to cham
paiqne and Illicit caIico--in other words Frank
is roue. and as asma,ter Of course il grea,
favoriie with the ladies': roues always sre.--
Bob left town under the plea that a SICK uncle
was dying, and that his services were needed
to 'regulate The will
The ball, as we have already stated. took
place on Tuesday evening last. Among the
distinguished visitors who entered the room as
the sixth cotilon was being danced. were Bob
and his friend Frank--the former distinguish
cd as "Cardinal Woolsey," and the latter as q
"brigand.' Among the ladies present was one
whose beauty of contour and delicately small
ankles produced az Immediate impression on
the pair. She wore q mask, and personsted
some lady of Italian extraction.
"Thats a killing foot, Bob, isn't it,
ut isn't anything else, and then what a
form-who tho duco can she be:'
"Can't say. but intend to dance with her
or perish in the attempt"
After tho sixth cotilon" was finished Frank
crossed the room, drew pair of lemon col
ored kids, doubled up and requested the
honor OF dancing tho next set with the fair IN
known. The fair unknown consented, and in
few moments afterwards the good looking
brgand was doing waltz in manner that in {.
dicated that what such dancing lacked in grace
it made up in hugging.
Having acquitted himself of,he waltz Frank
seated his fascinating partner, and once more
joined his friend Bob.
Charming creature, isn't she? Wsltzes
Il L. III ~. IL =
of Spanish coquettc."
"She has evidently made an impression on
you, Frank--did you do the same"
"Rather think i d:d-engaged for ride up
the Troy road, as soon as the ball is over-if
that is not an impression, don't know whnt
would be. BY the way, how can find out
who she is!'
/ "Use stratagem--bet me fifty dollars. and
Ill ascertain that fact in twenty minutes
"l'll do it--now go ahead"
Bob did so, and in the course of few min.
utes returned.
'Well, what luck, Bob--found out who she
is:"
"Can't say for certain--but think have.--
While sitting by her side, drew her handker-
chief from her pocket, and with it her card
case There il itis---open it on the sly. and see
| ii it contains what you arc in search Of
Bob did as desired, and made discovery
that rather astonished him.
"Who do you think sho isl
"Could not even guess"
| "Road that and take on knowledge"
"Mrs. Robert Il! my wifel as I'm q
sinner. Get me pisto-l'll murder you and
then take her life.'
The last seen Of Bob and Ills friend, they
were rushing down State street, the latter
about four feet in advance of Cardinal Wool.
sey's stlletto. What became of Mrs. Il
will be known when the northern mail arrives.
MoRAL.-Whcn you go to see sick uncle,
take your wife along. Loneliness is very sug
gestive, and leads to more improp.iety than
Byron's poems.]IN. Y. Dutchman.
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required statement such supervisor is hereby
authorized to set down and assess t. such per-
son any amount of personal property no may
deem Just and proper subject to reduction on
review, Upon oath of the party in interest, his
agent or attorney.
Sec. 90. On the Saturday next preceding
the second Monday in May, 1t shall be The du-
ty of the supervisors of tho several townships,
to bo present at their respective otiees from
eight O. clock in the forenoon until twelve,noon
ane from one to FIVE o'clock in the afternoon,
for the purpose ofrsviewing their assessments;
and on the request of any person considering
himself aggreved, on sufficient cause being
shown To the -atisfactisn of the supervisor. he
may alter the same as to the vainntloh there'
of.
Sec. % For the purpose mentioned in the
preceping sections Of this act, the Auditor
General SHALL before tho first Monday in
March in each year. prepare and transmit suit
| able blanks to the several county treasnrers.
who shall. before the first Monday in April
supply all the supervisors in tholr several conn
ties with the same. The Auditor General is
authorized and inst ucted to furnish. Mt the ex'
pense of the State, to each supervisor and as
SCISSOR in the several townships and ciies in
this State copy of this law, at the earliest
day practicable.
Sec. S9 On the presentation of such certi
| fcate of sale TO the Auditor General, aftol
the expiration of the time provided by law fol
the redemption Of lands sold as aforesaid, he
shall execute to tho purchaser, his heirs or as
signs. a deed of the land therein described
unless he shall have discovered that the same
was imperfectIv sold; which deed shall be pri
ma facia evidence Of the regularity of all The
! proceedings. from the valuation of the land by
: Il. II, Aato of ha 81 q
and of title in the purchaser"
Sec 2. This act shall take effect immedi
ately.
i Annrnrod Eohrnaru 10 12Sh
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A CONVENTION OF GOVERNORS. On
Thursday Of last week, Governor Wright,
of Indiana. received as visitors at his resi-.
dence in indianapolis, Governor Powell o.
Kentucky, Johnson of Tennessee. Medill
of Ohio, Patteson Of Illinois, and Grimes
of Iowa. Such meeting of the "potcn.
tates" would be regarded in Europe a:
an event full Of meaning, and one likely
to be followed by the most important re
suits while in our country it is an affair
Of such small moment, that probably moi
one-haf the citizens Of the States repre-
senied at this meeting of Governors will
ever know that such a meeting took place
= Washington Pa.) Examiner,
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by s. TURNER.


The Farmer Boy is merry boy,
His heart is full of gles,
lie laughs and sings fromjmorn till night,
Oh, Farmer boy III Be.
The farmer boy, is on an active boy,
Who is up in the morning bright;
lie husks the corn and chops the wood,
And sparks the girls at night.
lie drives the team, and holds the plow,
Or helps TO NOW the hay:
And always with a right good will
lie drives dull care away.
The farmer boy is healthy boy,
His arm is strong and brave
lie climbs the rugged mountains side,
Or stems the giant wave.
The hurricane may fercely blow
The tempest shake his form,
Winter may send her ice md snow
He laughs at Natures storm.
The Farmer boy, is patriot boy,
He loves his native land;
lie is proud to own his parent
The far famed "Uncle SAM"
And when the British Lion"
Sought the Eagles plume to pull,
The farmer boz defed him
And said, "can't come il Jonny Bull"
The farmer boy is a moral boy.
His mind is pure and free;
fle. loves to soar on the wings of fame,
And the depths of knowledge see.
The Farmer boys are the Lords ofthe land
From the centre to the sea-
So wen whistle and sing, and dance at nigh
Oh Farmer boy ri he
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A HUSBAND OR HUNDRED DOLLARS
"A few days ago buxom Irish woman,
fat and forty, arrived in Springfield, Mass.
by one of the Boston trains. 10 hot pursuit
of truant lover Having ascertained his
whereabouts. warrant was procured fol-
his arrest for breach of marriage promise,
alleging damages in the sum of ssl00.-
Duly armed with this missive, officer Walk.
er made his acquaintance, giving him a
choice of alternatives, marriage or damage
The former was assented to, and under
pretence Of arranging his toilet for the
nuptial ceremony, he was permitted to re-
tire to his room, but was followed almost
Immediately by The officer, who was just
in time to see the promised bridegroom,
through an open window, spanning an op-
poste field at 2.40 gait. Quietly taking
possession of the fugitive forgotten ward
robe, which was found to contain nearly
$3.50 in hard cash, more than enough To
satisfy the warrant and.hcal the broken
hearted, the knight Of the star" was con-
tent to wait the issue. Twenty-four hours
brought back the unwilling bridegroom,
who unable to recover his money without
giving himselfin exchange, finally yielded
obedience to his fate. The marriage was
soon perfected, and the groom, apparently
resigned and contented, left in the next
train for Boston, accompanied by his bride,
whose extravagant grins betokencd an
overjoyed heart at her successful pursuit
of husband under difficulties. Spring
field Republican,. hrr
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1y- In the seven lower wards Of the city of
New York, there are $4,000 children, and only
from 1000 to 5000 OF this number are regnlnr
attendants in either the Protestant or Catholic
SABBATH. Schools of these dist icts. The bal
ance shows the arpsling number of "a 600
children who are growing up in all the evils of
neglected education Here is work enough
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8. D. TnEADwELL, Commissioner.

A FACT WORTH KNowTSG-No MORE RAN
crEl BUTTER.-wiId recommends that butter
should be kneeded with fresh milk, and then
with pure water. He states that by this treat
ment the butter is rendered as fresh and pure
in flavor as when recently made. He ascribes
this result 10 the fact, that byturic acid, to
which tho rancid ordor and tnste are owing, is
readily soluble in fresh milk, and is thus remov-
ed .-[Journal of Industrial Progress.
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SWAMP LANDS.

The Detroit Democrat q. Inquirer publishes
the following letter from the Commissioner OF
the State Land Office. in relation TO the Swamp
Lands AS the public genoral!y are interested
in the disposition Of these lands. we place a
copy of tho letter before our readers:
STATE LAND OFFICE, D
La sing, March 7, 1855.
Messrs. Editors Democrat q. Inquirer:
GENTLEMEN: In your paper ofthe 26th ut.,
you say the Comm ssoner of the Land Office
will sell no more swamp lands at the present
time. You are so far correct, for could not i!
would as the Attorney General fully sustains
the decision Of the Court that these lands were
advertised for sale before oatonts were received
and that consequently they must be re-adver-
tised before ihcy can be legally sold. More
than two-,hirds Of the swamp lands are moi yet
patented: But YOU add. ".Not until further
legislation shall be had on the subject &c In
this perticusr. some ore must have misappre-
hended my meaning while speaking upon this
subject This is not my present position; for,
were disposed to exercise discretion so broad
am not clear that the intent and fair cons,ruc-
ton Of the law of 81 would allow me to do so.
choose AT present to leave this important
matter an open question, and to determine in
the-lieht ofexisting facts.as soon as practicable.
what shall be my duty. desire no RESPONSE
bility that shall not only be leg al, 80 far ms may
be possible under the present law, for tho
highest good Of the State. This subject is
one Of much magnitude involving great con-
flciing local interests and should he well con-
sidered. No one acting in my present posi-
tion can hone to fully harmonic interests so
various. Very respectfully, your obedient
servant,
8. d. TREADwELL, Commissioner.
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CHICAGO r, LrcE--Tf a city is to be jndccd
by the number Of its Police officers, Chicago
NAV be set down as getting on famously.-
The night force consist of twonty-nine mon:
the day force Of thirteen. Notwithstanding 81
this, the local courts are constontly occupied
In criminal business.
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A MILE OF PreEoNs.--The Terrc Haute
American says that the country thcrea.
bouts is literally swarming with wild pig
cons. On the evening Of the 9th, about
8 o'clock, flock near mile in length BY
about sixty feet deep, passed directly ove'
the city. making noise audible at great
distance. ao,
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ii l. l. = ID l. + + XCH A N G E.
I. p. RANDALL. Proprietor.

North West Corner of the Public Square. and oppo-
site Of the Railroad Passenger House,
HILLSDADE, MICH.
HAV1NG spared no pains in fitting mp and furnish
j. i ing this House anew, We hope 10 meet the COM
forts AZ wishes Of our guests. Having also good
Livery Stable ia connexion with the House, feel
prepared to meet the wants Of travellers. and give
prompt TO citizen patrons returning
thanks forpast patronage.
fIisdae. Nov. 20. n423ti
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The Detroit Tribune says that seven hun
drod more cmigrants passed through that
place s!few days rincc bound for Kansas.
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HILLSDALE HOU Sc.
G.. II. M IRWIN. Proprietor.

Southwest rorner Public Square-Hilsdale. Mich.
This House has lately been purchased by the Propri
ef,r, and thoroughly
RENOVATED AND REPAIRED,
anJ newly fued up and fornshed from cellar gare
making il Of the most delightful and comfortable re-
treats in the West No labor. attention money will
he spared to make the weary
TRAVELLER A HOME,
in every Of the word. illsdale with its sdjon-
ing lakes and soping gens together wihits healthy To-
cation affords theme for the Poet field for the Artist
that is worthy OF cultivation. AS place Of summer re
treat IL is unequaed in the West; aud hope TO see
Of friends avail themselves Of It's heathfu breezes
Hillsdale Aoril 1884
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G3-Come here sonny and tell me what tho
vinccar-them's what mother seasons WITH"
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BRIS TOL II OU s E,
formerly St. Charles Hotel.)

Since his late misfortune by FIRE at East Saginaw
Michigan, has taken the above named Honse, and
will spare pains TO make the Bristol House pleas
ant plar- 10 stop at. The houte is beautifully sun
ted, directly opposite the Bidde House, corner jeff.
erson avenue and Randolph street, Detroit, where
shall be happy 10 my friends throughout this
State, and the travelling public generally.
n400 CHAS. T.. BRISTOL.
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HrILspALE COLLEGE

The following are the " articles of assoc
iation," as prepared by the Trustees. They
are put in type from an imperfect copy, and
may contain verbal inaccuracies, but are SUBJ
stantiallY correct:
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TNREss GOODS,

nRE;SS GOODS
~ Lawns, Linen Ginrhams. Chsmbrays, Frcncl,
Jsccrcts Porlins. Tissues, Bcragc, nll c.lor, AM,
other styles, Just reed at TRAITS.
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G5To mako hons lay--bit them on tho
head with BRICK bat.
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JEWELLERY STORE.

~ JEWELLERY STUFE.
sEe JM WATCH, CLOCK AND JEwELRY
MO-~ il REPAIRING.
&zNSxf%klgeThes subscriber has removed his Jewell
ry Store the side of Broad st. opposite his old
stand where he may be found at all seasoDabe hours
ready to do work in his line Of business short notice.
U' He also keeps Watches, Clocks, Spectacles,
Jewelry Gold Pens and Pencil Cases for sale, Of good
quality and at the most reasonable prices.
Aug. 81, "a. i. Il. BRYAN.
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DENTISTRY.

E|I1t,<@ <rEA DIX. I. II. LAVEHTT,
ILlIO Would inform his customers and the
,ub, generally that he is permanently located in
he village Of Hsdae and prepared do all operations
II Dentistry. Teeth inserted pivot gold plate with
pring atmospheric pressure. Filling, cleaning and
attracting done with Forceps.
nI Rooms over Ruseell's Store. mnrch %. 1e54