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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-02-05
THE PREsIDENcyIN IN 1866.
! lStonsspond~ase ofthe Trihnne -
WAsutSoroN. Wednestlav. isH lG f5r,

wAsHiSoroS, Wednesday. jsN. ie, 1870
There is a quick but earnest canvass going
forward for Delegates to the Democratic Presi-
Dental Convention 20 assemble at Cincinnati
next May. The distraction of tho Anti-Ne-
braska ranks by Natvcism, coupled will, the
proved repugnance of the Southern Know
Nothngs to fellowship to their Northern com
patriots unless they place themselves distinct
ly and fully on the platform Of acquiescence
in the Nebraska Iniquity, improves the chan
ces Of the Douglas Democracy to renew their
lease Of the Executive power and patronage;
and one consequence of this is an increase of
activity and zeal in the efforts made to secure
Delegates favorable to this or that aspirant.-
The predominant opinion here seems 10 be
that Mr.. Franklin Piecre will secure the cove
ted price---ap opinion in which do not con-
cur. Whenever there is serious contest as
to the denomination of one already holding
such station, the dcmurrers are pretty GER
tain to succeed. They have naturally ON
their side those who are in the party but out
of Office, and would like to change places with
the well-fed incumbents. Hope and curiosi-
ty, and the love of novelty, are all OH the
side of the innovators. | see that the office
holders are picking up good many Delega-
tes especially in the States where the office
holders compose the bulk of what remains of
the party; but these will not suffice Penn
sylvania will send a Buchanan Delegation;
New York will have on hand one full-blooded
for Dickinson and another at heart for Marcy
and under his guidance. Wisconsin, am as
surcd, has elected Dickinson men; while our
Mr. Augustus Schell n most devoted friend
of Dickinson, is now spending some time at
Richmond-for what purpose deponent saith
not but claims Yankees right to guess
Pierce may very probably have plurality on
on the assembling of the Delegates, but it
will not hold out until he can have time to
convert it into a majority. Judge to-day
that Buchanan and Dickinson stand about
equal chances and, for the sake of our Softs,
who will naturally wish to prove the sincerity
of their penitence by some act of signal self
abncgation, trust Mr.. Dickinson will be nom
mated.
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The Administration against a. Organization

Let the locofoco organs labor and founder
as they may about the odium which attaches
to those who have for eight weeks prevented
the organization of the House, they will be
held responsible for it. The administration
has had it in its power to bring about that re-
suit at any hour during the struggle without
sacrifice of principle, had it been desired
But the administration party do not desire it,
and have taken advantage of their position us
a minority TO prevent it, for the purpose of
nullifying its constitutional influence. The
New York Eveaing Post, inan able article,
charging them with willfully preventing an
organization, eays that the majority, or the
members representing the popular sentiment
ms expressed Mt the elections, "cannot vote
for n candidate who is hostile to that senti-
ment and TO the opinions ofthc House, with
out betrayal of its truth and breach of
fidelity to the great principle on which re-
publican government is founded. 1t is not so
with n minority. The public voice is against
them in the country and in the House, and in
combining themselves together to rcsit this
clearly expressed will, they reduce themselves
toa faction. 1t is an abuse Of party that is
not only dcrogatory to the country, but,
carried TO an extreme, is subversiyc of
the government. Others have only to act
on the principle which the administration
party and its organs have laid down
as correct, and the operations of the govern
ment II ust be suspended. Tho members who
are voting for Mr.. BANKS are under obliga-
tons to respect the popular principle, and are
faithfully discbarging their duty in voting for
n man opposed TO the policy Of the admins
tration; for maio ity of the representatives
were elected to oppose that policy. If Mr..
BANKS is elected, the popular will-thc maj
orty principle, rs disclosed at the elections
triumphs; ifMr. RTcnARDsoN should be cleo
ted, the public sentiment and the majority
would be defeated. One party is laboring to
carry into effect the expressed will of the
expressed will Of the country, and is acting
in harmony with the letter and spirit Of all
our institutions opposite party is in con
hict with them. Should the administration
fail 10 prevent the organization of the House,
and should BANKS be elected, the next step
we may expect them TO attempt will be to
abolish the House of Representatives alto
gether and elect Presidents and Senators fox
life."-[ Det. Tribune.
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The Politics of the Future.


During The catechising >of candidates for
Speaker, IN The House on the 18th inst, Mr..
KENNETr desired TO know of each candidate,
including Mr.. PENNINGroN, of N. j., wheth-
or he believed in a future state or not; and if
so, whether il will be free or slave state.
Mr.. Pennington made the following reply !:
Now, sir, have no hesitation in answer
ing these questions for, as the House knows,
am somewhat convemant with the West
minister Catechism, and ought to be able to
instruct my friend in Missouri. Laughter.
have been taught by that catechism, that
there is such a thing rs a future state, and
pledge my friend upon my honor, that re-
ligiously believe it. Renewed laughter. -
ly free state, nor yet, on the other hand,
wholly a slave state 1t is represented as di-
vided into two states---a beautiful state, and
another state not quite SO agreeable. The
one | take to be n free state, and the other
a slave state. Roar of laughter. We are
informed that these states arc divided by an
impossible gulf--not exactly a compromise
line believe. Continued laughter. We
are frequently reminded, too, that one of
these states is much the hotter of the two,
and hence | take it for granted, as matter
of fair inference, that it is a slave state, and
lies on the south side of the line. Bursts of
laughter. have never examined the geog-
raphy of the country, but think it safe to
assume, upon the basis Of the laws Of popu-
lation, that the state on the south side of the
line has greatly the largest share of the terri
tory-quitc in keeping, we believe. OF one
thing beg to assure my friend, however,
that shall not dispute the settlement of that
part of the territory with him, nor raise any
qaestion as to the application of the Wilmot
proyiso, or the principal of squatter soyer-
eighty, in regard to it. Laughtcr.]
There are those, Mr.. Clerk, VIII hold to
third subdivision of the future state--a state
of purgatory. Now, sir, upon that point,
as ] never found it in my primer | am a
Know Nothing. Laughter. But OF one
thing am quite sure, that, whatever may
be the fact as to the future, there is most de-
cidcdly present state of purgatory, as all
the candidates can attest, from their lively
experience Of the purgation they have under
gone on this occasion. Renewed laughter.
If can be allowed to give in my personal cx-
pericncc, | may save some trouble by assur-
ing the House that one of the candidates, at
least, is past praying for. Roars of laugh
ter.
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The LADIES OF LAwRENCE.-The Free
State ladies of Lawrence deserve to be the
mothers of heroes. Their conduct during the
recent alarming crisis was as admirable as the
calm courage of the men. Fear never en-
tered the breasts of either, and neither were
disposed to yield cnc iota TO the insolent de-
mands of old Dave Atchison's rabbc The
wives and daughters of the pro-slavery citi-
zens left Lawrence when the trouble com
mcnced; but the wives and daughters of the
Free State men refused, although repeated
ly urged TO leave the city. Forty ladies' Of
Lawrence enrolled themselves secretly, with
the determination of fighting beside their
husbands and sons as soon rs n combat com
menccd. Many of them had previously prac-
ticcd pistol shooting for the purpose Of gi, ing
the invaders a suitable reception if they came
again as tlley came on the 30th Of Mareh, to
desccrate the ballot-box and prevent the ac-
tual residents of Kansas from casting their
votes. One young girl-a beauty Of nineteen
years-told me that she drcamt last night of
shooting three invaders.
Let me give one instance Of the courage of
the ladies Of Lawrence:
The General feared he would run short of
powder, lead and percussion caps. a Free
State man on the WakarIsa had two kegs of
powder and a large quantity Of Sharps rifle
cartridges. If men had been sent after them
they would have been obliged to fight or been
arrested. Tic thing was talked Of. Two la
dies, editors wives both of them-Mm. G.. w.
Brown and Mrs. Samuel N. Wood-volun-
teered to go and fetch it. They were per-
mtted TO go. They reached the cabin, the
powder WIS put up in pillow cases, and pco
dc do say--but they will talk. nonsense you
know-that the pillow cases were concealed
beneath pctticoats, and that said pctticoats
were attached TO other garments feminine TO
the ladies aforesaid. IL is rumored, too, that
the percussion caps were concealed in the In
dies stockings. don't pretend to vouch for
the truth of this rtlnor for | was not present
when the ladies made their toilet One gen.
tleman, who saw the ladies lifted out of the
wagon-for they could not rise Themselves
said he thought that bustes had come into
fashion again. Another said--Good, Kan
sas is thnly settled. What he meant by say
ing so can't imagine.
The ladies in returning home were pursued
by one Of the cnemy's scouts. On coming
up TO them he politely lifted his hat and said,
"ladics, | thought you were men
THANK You for the compliment, said one
of the ladies, smiling.
The scout looked into the wagon and saw
only a work basket, which had purposely been
filled with sewing materials.
'We were ordered,' said he, 'to arrest all
gentlemen, but suppose You can 60
So saying he galloped Off
The powder and ladies reached Lawrence
safely. AT the mass meeting ON Monday
night six loud and protracted cheers were given
for these gallant ladies' st. Louis Dem.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-02-05

BY HENRY T. HARRIS.

>. a. !. Z, - -t.... as..f
Fire fJiiowina poem can hardly fail " strike The
roader possessing extraordinary boldness and vigor
us also being felicitous in thought and expression:
Cold blows the wild December blast
Among these snow capped hills,
And cold the vcstal moon now shines
Upon the frozen rls.
The bare trees stand like sentinels
To guard these solitudes,
That reign with awful stillhess
Through these wild and painless woods
The wild cat from his rocky den
Comes with piercing scream;
His fierce eye in the full moonlight
Flashes with fearful CLEAN.
The mountain wolf sends up her cry
Since morn she has not fed,
And she is eager now to slay
And banquet on the dead"
The raccoons walks alone tonight
Within the frozen bog,
And leaves his footprints in the snow
Upon the maple log.
The decp-mouthed owl far up the glen
Holds unaspufed sway,
He sits lnights loneliest chorister)
Upon the beechen spray.
The slender doe has gone 10 rest,
The tresome chase is DER;
Our faithful hounds have lost theii track,
To be regained no more,
Nights lonely moments coldly fly,
With stiffness all supreme,
Save when the OWLS long moody cry
Comes with the widest scream.
A hlazng fire before our tent
Sends out its brilliant light,
And from each near projecting rock
Dispels the frost Of night.
A fat deer hangs against the tree,
His slender limbs STILL
No moro his musky feet will paw
Upon the yellow hill.
Before the fire our hounds now sleep,
The mountain chase is DONE
We rode through wild untrodp6n dells
Until the stag was won.
Droar is the night cannot sleep
Among these frozen hills;
For Natures widest poetry
My souls deep casket fills.
Campbellsville, tva.) 1885. IN. Y. Eve Post
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-02-05

STARTLING IGNoRANcE.-Thc Baltimore
Patriot has the following with reference to
the state of education in Mary land
Too long has Maryland been remiss in pro-
viding for the intellectual wants of the poorer
classes Of her population; and 10 prove
this beyond controversy we propose to recap
itulate few startling facts.
There are within the limits of tho state,
according to ihc last census, seventeen thous-
and four hundred and fifty-onc foreigners
making in the aggregate twenty thousand
eight hundred and fifteen persons--who can
neither read nor write. Scattered over eight
counties of the state, with an aggregate white
population Of about eighty thousand, there
;rc but fourteen public schools averaging a.
bout thirty y-four pupils to each school,. There
arc, Of course, some private schools in these
counties, but the entire number of children
attending school at all does not average more
than ono child to each family Of seven per-
sons.
The head Of every third family through
out the whole state can neither read nor
write. More than ten thousand men exercis-
the right Of suffrage in Maryland who are ut
terly unable even to read the names of the
candidates for whom they vote.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-02-05

A RELIC OF PAST AoEs.-There is now
working in Southampton (England) docks, n
laboring man named Samuel Chapman, di-
rect descendant of Sarah Blake, the sister of
the great admiral of that name, who fought
in Cromwelrs time. She was attained for
high treason, for carrying the sword and BIZ
bic TO the Duke Of Monmouth. Chapman
has in his possession the original document by
which she was pardoned by James III, in l6-
81. This document is very curious one,
and in excellent preservation. The pardon
is general, and cxempts her from all future
prosecutions. 1t is written on vellum, with
profusely pictured margin, in Latin, and in
an engrossing hand. The pardon is granted
TO Sarah Blake, spinster, late of Taunton
After being pardoned she married William
Chapman, who was the last Mayor Of Chard,
in Somerset. A large sum of money was
raised by the Blake family to obtain the par
DON The document spoken of is evidently
one of those issued by James III for raising
revenue. Samuel Chapman was the grand
nephew Of Mary Cbapmgn, who left large
property, which got into chancery, and which
he was unable to obtain through his poverty.
The document has been exhibited in South
ampton, and has excited considerable curiosi
ty, not only as relic of the family of one of
the greatest men in English history, but al
so of the iniquitious practice of the last of the
Stuarts.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-02-05

BOYS OF NERvE.-Two young men, residing
in Granville, VT, a few days since, traced sew
cral bears to their den in cave upon the
Green Mountains. While one of the hunters
stood guard, the other,named Robbins, sixteen
years Of age, entered the cave armed with a
double barrelled pistol, and succeeded in kill
ing three bears without receiving a wound him
self After this, we ought to hear no more brag
ging from Connecticut about Old Put Young
Robbins should take the old fellows cooked hat
and regimentals. ~
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Maine eDecision-Supreme Court, Fouith Dis.
trict.

In the case of the people VS.. Quains, for
selling liquor contrary to the Statute, which
came before the Justice of the Peace in Mont
gomery Co., the Supreme Court, 4th Dis
trct, on appeal, have confirmed the sentence
of fine, $50 and costs. In doing SO Justice
James gave the opinion of the Court, (Allen
and Croker concurrng)at length on the con-
stitutionality of the prohibitory act of April,
1855, whether foreign liquors are exempted
from its operation, and whether any portion
of the old excise law is still in force
~t.i shrce Of these questions elabonltely
discussed the Court sustained the law. Judge
James says: %
Ny conclusions from these premises are,
that the Legislature of this State has tho pow
er to enact laws prohibiting the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors. and to provide penalties for
their violation.
That the act of April 0, 1855, SO far as it
prohibits the sale of intoxicating liquors, impd-
Sc penalties for its violation and provides for
their enforcement, is not in conflict with any
article or section of the Constitution of the
United States or of this State.
That foreign liquor, after it has passed be-
yond the hands of the importer or the original
package is broken for use or sale, so that it
ceases to be foreign commerce, Is not exemp-
ted from the operation of the Statute by the
last clause Of section one.
That those sections Of the old excise law,
which prohibited the sales Of all il luors in
quantities less than five gallons without Ii
cense, are not repealed by the present act,
but still remain in force.
The conviction and sentence of the special
sessions should be affirmed
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-02-05

STRINGFELLow OWNS UP.-The Squattcr
Sovereign says:-Thc Abolitionists (of Kan.
sas) have come the Yankee over us this time
-thc Governor has betrayed us. He has be-
trayed himself, the South, and the whole Of the
por-slavery party. We had them just where
we wanted them, and he spoiled All Next
time We must plan for ouuelvcs.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-02-05

FoRrY DAYS WrrHoUr Foop.--A lady
named Miller, upwards of 20 years of age re-
siding in Robinson township, about eight miles
from Plttsburg, has been lying seriously i'll
for some time. During the past forty days
shc has not eaten morsel Of food of any kind,
aud her only drink is water. She is widow,
and the mother Of family. Her physicians
have not given the disease any definite name.
She was still alive, though verv weak.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-02-05

ES5- The Lynn News tells good story Of
two boys, one of whom was boasting of the
beauties of his fathers house Its got Gu
pola,' said he, 'and it's going TO have some
thing else.' what is itF asked the intercs-
ted companion. why | heard father tell
mother this morning, that its going to have
morfgogc on itr
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WnAr CAN You ExPEcr.--A lady prom
iscd her servant girl five dollars as marriage
portion. The girl married man Of low stat
ure, which somewhat surprised her mistress.
"Why Mary, what little husband you
have got."
'La, Missus,v replied Mary, "wbat can
you expect for five dcllars9'
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- WITCH, tIOcss, HHH "tNVIF5, IttpItrIIIS'
TINE subcrber has removed his Jewely Store the east
side of Broad st., opposite his old stand, whore he
found all seaonae hours ready To do work in his line Of
busnes short notice. s-
~ keeps Watches Clocks, Spectaces, Jewelry,
Gold and Pencil Gases for SALE Of good quality and at
the most reasonable prices T. BRYAN.
sJ,t Aufr
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In jefferson county Ohio n recent attempt
made by the democratic party to cudone
tho Nebrsska hill, failed most signalv.
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Ed. CADWELL'S
GVERRE1N GILLER Y
JEWELVY STORll.

NTR. CALDWELL. respectfully informs the citizens Of tud
NI and vicaity that he hasa the latest Improvement
for taking Likenesses. 7"Rooms over Turner'S Store
Hudson, Jan. 16 1855. ~
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TE'lEGRA ! PIED 10 Tile CRESCENT.
gss8
CRAMEoToN TO BEs. DISMISSED.
BxE EaE sog.4aEa i Elss 81

WASHINGTON, May H. Lord CIarendonfs dis.
patch, declining 70 recall Mr Champion vaa received
to-day, per Asia, and Is very volnminous II is I'M
derstood that the President determined to dsnas
him.
Kansas Affairs.
Sr. LoUrs, May 1s.-D Dispatches from Kansas say
that Governor Shannon has sent an express I'd Lex
ington, Missouri, with the necessary papers arrest
Governor Robinson. Il
Markets.
NEW Yong, May 17s--Our Cotton Market u i'm
proving with sales Of 1000 bales Orleans MfddIing
Log Orleans Fair III. Uplands Mfddling 1oa. 37s
Flour firm Ohio Sc to Ss 375.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Grampton Dismissed.
WAsHrSGToa, May j II Mr. Champion VIII be
certainly notified of his dismissal to-day.
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RAILROAD TRAVELLING.
NEW 0RhE!ANs, !! ;yAGIA: !;

SSS iSS SRSAG 5:S5, SaEfHHEs d dsIis5s
street, corner OF CLARA street, near the New Basin
PASSENGER TkAiNs es!e 6syfa ssy
81 P NV NJ Resss Passengers eeesea
and aHded at all Intermediate stations ,n,,- -, ,..,u
FARE-Four cents per mile each way chofen ana
W FEETuT TRAIN from the City osyka all
syka New Orleans and all Intermediate stations every Mon
day y leave the city every Sunday
for osyks and Intermediate stations and return by
1~s.s, rss;i Lick; s;'
6 @ @%SsSs Et$ ( s'Sh. S%AAsSh an SAASSh : "hsf
saes1 SUMMER 1 ARRANa ARR M asEMENTs.
This Ro1a will be for s or and sss ss
e the fsEsF Isl Of MARCH s FSSxFSerR SExF TRAINS
Leaves the Depo, Algers every duy A. NJ
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RETURNING
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rare Fss sGS Bcs viii with PASSENGER Trains
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OFF1cE 0E NEW ORLEANS PA SIS SAYINGS WINGS
W INSTITUTION-nti No fl Camp Si%ree-lncnrpo"- reel
The office the Institution will he open for the reception of
Deposs every morning nnhnys excepted from to O'CLOCK,
and on Saturday evenings from 81" oclnck
Deposits of One nolir and upwards VIII he recelVed
gs % ss sS ss
State Of I.ousana and of the City Of New Orleans ,
of unencnmhtlet ann nnnpoVed heHi
Estate within the limits the city of New Orleans moi exceed
| ing s., per cent. of the appraised cash value. .
pledge Of the Stock OF the
Orleans exceeding m per cent of the market value
All Interest Profit derived trnm The empoymeh VI tue
funds he distributed emiannnnlly among the enosors
M Trustee directly indirectly borrow any n the fnnn
nr receive any pay or emnlnmen whatever
Certificates of depusits having interest rate 10 De agreed
npnr will he issued for less than SUNNI deposited Tor
| specified time. -.-s..--
TRUSTEEs.
| George Euss, 4. %; Kelly. william Foge.
| W, N. Mercer, = Ieo urnnhAri. K. b Sumner,
| G. G. Duncan, ,I A. tIeine,, George Jonas,
| Wilhelmus RogaIt. F. n Wood, Thos. 4. CLARK
| Thos. A. Adams. EA Bt@lford,. o. n Withers
XII r Il. tsnt,fNiTE srtMNiTEn y'ee Presidents
| r. n. WRITER'S, Treasurer.
N.B-Copes of Act u Tnrnrporaton and RrTaws c."
be nhRinrd ~ the nficr aN1r
| A NTFaRACITE COA9I-5o tous best quality broke
N and Red Ash iWhnk and casks for sale by
fs22> Il Gravier street.
oTORAGE-sTORA AGE-TlIE AIGIERs WARE
. HDUSES-A.F r. COCHRAN IT l1Ali, Agents, 36 iravie
street have room now hnlk Of 0n 0 bushels auA
sacks sn Also housed yard for the reception OF rairon
and pig Rates Of storage favorable as can he had
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Place, agen.. ea
tf TcHEFuNCTA RIVER. s8s @E
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Pontchsrran c. Lowber, No. IS Magazine street.
agent. 4 tI yE #4tt5r3$ Y ft38t
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Co., Go Poydras street, agents. E.EI III sg
CUMBERLAND RIVER
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of ST, Chafles and Perdido streets, agents. 4 si
~ sS5a VI TENNESSEE RIVER. a .z4li7
Easnor Harrison, o'clock Lewis Snapp Co.. 81
Front street, agents