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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1856-12-04
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1856-12-04

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EFT removes and radically cures FnEcKLEs, PIHrLrs,
q CHARLSE RASH TAS, and all cutancou' affections
Just received and for sale Il. the Drug Store, by
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Woodstock Nov. IS, 1855. 500
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1856-12-04
TtshmoniGlS.

During the time occupied the Office Of ommis-
soncr Of Patents H. H. Eddy, Esq, of EoStpu did buSi-
ness at the Patent Office, solicitor for procuring pa
tents. There wclo few, if any persons acting IN that
capacity, who hd much business before the Patent
Office; and there were who conducted it with more
Skill fidelity and success. regard Mir. Eddy rs ono of
tho best informed and most skilUl pacnt Solicitors in
the nitcd States and have hesitation in assuring in
yruturs that they cannot employ wrson more c"ine
tcut aud trustworthy, md capable of putting their
apuliclt ions in i form for them curly and
favorable consideration at the Patent )Nicc.
EDMUND BURKE,
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-15
Attack on Cant. Walkers House.

An unprovoked attack was made on the
house of Capt Walker, worthy Free State
man, who resides about seven or eight miles
this side of Lawrence, about IL o'clock on
the night of May Goth, by q company Of l5; /;
all armed and well mounted. Capt. Walker
had been informed a few hours previous to
the attack that an attempt would be made
to plunder and destroy his house that evening
npon the reception of this news some eight
or ten of his friends repaired to his house with
the intention of seeing how it was done. A
bout IL o'clock the COMPANY came up on the
pallop: when opposite the house tho orders
wore distinctly given TO halt, front face, dis
mount: about half the company had dis
mounted when vol'ey was fired from the
house, the inmates immediately rushed out,
and seized two men; Waufold, bogus con-
sable, and Rodcricl, claiming to he u. s.
Deputv Marshal. the remainder Of the gang
made good their retreat, leaving ono dead
horse. two revolvers, loaded primed and cock
cd. about half dozen dirk knives without
their sheaths three rifles, one Sharpes, which
was stolen from Lawrence, and two United
States pieces, which were stolen from the
FREQ State men at franklin, four hats one
with n hole through the crown, and the skirt
of dress coat the pocket Of which ccnta;n'd
a bottle of whiskey, which we believe is con
sidercd an actual necessary among our inva-
ders to keep the courage up to the proper
point.-Topeka (Kansas) Tribune.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-15
HILLsDALE MICH, TUESDAY, JULY Is 1856,

of the Hartz Mountains, startling the inhab-
itants, and making the night watcher cross
himself in terro, as the band few on. The
river Sacrificios was reached, swollen by the
rains, it dashed on rapid muddy stream
his men paused. %"
"Forwardi Forscord! i' cried he, and
dashed in himself; the struggle was fierce
one, but his gallant mustang breasts the cur
rent and he reaches the opposite shore in
safety; his men after time join him, two
brave fellows found watcry grave and many
horses were carried down the stream-but
nothing can now stop him-the heights adj
jacent to the Puebla appear-now smile
might be seen on the implacable visage OF the
leader-'is the sirth dag andthe goal IS pon
With ninety men on the last Of his cara
van of horses, he fell like thundcrbolt on
the rear of the Mexicans. The day was with
them; the little band of stout hearts guard
ing the preside; taken by surprise, and not
having the advantage, of the Mexicans in re.
gard to horses, were beginning to waver.- -
But cheer up; cheer again---succor is at hand
On come those riders of Fremont; nothing
can withstand their shock. With shouts Of
triumph they change the battle to route
The field IS won.
With Fremont was a Wallah.wallah chief,
the sole remnant Of band that joined Kear-
nev on his journey across the plains. In his
war paint, mounted on bare back mustang,
he would ride up at full speed to the enemy
and as lance was thrust at him, dexterious-
ly throwing himself on one side Of his hors',
he would avoid the blow, and grasping the
pose, draw up his antagonist, and with a
stroke of his tomakawk cleave his skull, ejac
ulating grunt Of satisfaction. Three did
he dispatch in this manner, alone and unas-
sisted; and as with his face covered with
blood and his reeking hatchet uplifted, he
rode here and there, all fed before him.
The rout was a complete one; and had not
Fremonts men been utterly exhausted, none
would have escaped. So ended the Ride of
the One Hundred
would state that the government, with
their usual speed in such matters, passed an
appropriation to satisfy Gen. Vallejo and
Others for their losses, sir gears after.
This put virtual end to the war, though
they made stand at the San Pascal headed
by Pico, still they were dispirted, and Gen.
Kearney with his mounted men defeated
them with great loss. The governorship Of
country being decided, which had long been
source of trouble between Kearney, Stock
ton and Mason, affairs became more settled,
and the American force, now largely aug
mented, was placed on such a footing as to
soon ''crush the head of rank rebellion" and
Pico and Castro fed to the lower country,
to fight for time longer against ineeitable
f1fp
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-15
A TALE OF HORROR.

We heard flying report some few weeks
since, that several Indians had been murder
ed at the Cascades, but we forborc to say
anything about it till we could learn thc par
ticulars. We have since learned the particu-
lars, and with face crimsoned with shame
fer the human kind, we proceed t. lay them
before the public. The Indians murdered,
consisted Of the family Of Spencer, a chief,
who resides at Vancouver, and was made up
Of his father, an old grey headed Indian,
Spencer's wife and four chtldren-a daughter
nearly grown, and three younger sons, one
of which was sucking babe. The Indians
had been up to the falls, in the service ofthc
United States Government, and were on their
way back to Vancouver, under charge of Col.
Joseph Meek, and having regular passes a.
bout their persons. In making the portage
Mt the Cascades. it seems that they were
overtaken by seven men, (if such they might
be called,) and forcibly taken from Col, Neck
whose life they threatened, and one after the
other was murdered by means Of n strong
cord which was tied around the neck and
twisted with stick till life was extinct. The
girl was violated by these fiends before her
barity furnish no instance Of cold blooded,
cowardly viIlainy, that can much transcend
this act, which has stamped the character Of
our Territory with foul blot, which will
stick to it long after the perpetrators Of that
act and those who countenanced it are dead
and damned. A few moro such acts ne this
and Oregon will be a by word and Kissing
among the civilized nations Of the carth.--
Oregon Paper.
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sg The following able and mild extra

Ey- The following able and mild extract
is from the pen Of that kind hearted and mag
nanimous creature who has charge of the ed
itorial columns Of the Kickapoo Pioneer:
"The editor of the Topeka Tribune is in n
sprcat stew about his brother Abolition Press
cs of Lawrence being destroyed. 1t would
appear that he intended to annihlafe the pro-
slavery party by his Gown little self" Keep
cool YOU fool you might have to suffer the
same fate"
Docs that tool of Slavery, tho mcndcant
ofsouthcrn gold, think by his foolish epithets
and brageadocio threats that he can drive us
from our post Of duty7 If so he will find his
mistake. We have been threatened before,
but like idle threats they fall to the ground,
unhcedcd. When we speak VIC intend to
speak our sentiments, and all the threats OF
southern menials, both in and out Of Kansas,
will not deter us from it. We feel that in
this, tho darkest hour that Kansas has vet
seen, when tho Goddess Of Liberty is hum
bling to the Moloch Of Slavery, who extends
in one hand list Of tyranncal enactments Of
foreign power. in tho other halter, saving
that We shall swear fcalty to one or swing by
tho other, that each man has duty tn per.
form. duty which he owes TO himself, hit
Country, and his God, and we trust thai
there is not ono among us who docs not fee
the necessity Of prompt and decided action
or who knowing his duty, will prove rccrcan
to it. We must teach our aggressive inva
ders that thus far shall they come and M
farther. that we have rights which are sacrc'
and will be maintained.
[Topcta (Kansas) Tribune.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-15
RALLYING SONG.

TuEE- Tie Afarniiies Hymn.
BruoLpi tho furious storm is rolling.
Which Border Fisnds confederate raise,
The Dogs of War, let loose. are bowling,
And lol our infant cities blaze.
And shall we camly view tie ruin,
While lawless force with giant stride
Spreads dcsolation far and wide.
In guiltess blood his hand. imbruingI
Arise, Arise. ye brayel
And lcf our war-ery be
Free Speech Free Pr.ss Free Soil Free Men,
FREMONT and yICTORYl
oh. Libertyl can he resign thee
Who once has felt thy generous flannel
Can threats subdue, or bolts conhne thee
Or whips thy noble spirit tamef
Mol by the heavens bright bending DER usl
We've called our Captain to the van
Behold the hour-behod the mani
Oh, wise and valiant, go before usl
Then let the shout again
Ring out from sea to sea,
Free Speech Free Press Free Soil Free Men,
FREMONT and vICTORYl
IIurrah, IIurrah! from hill and valley.
Hurrah from prairie wide and freel
Around our glorious Chieftain rally.
For KANSAS and for IrBEnTyl
Let him who first their wilds exploring,
Her virgin beauty gave to fame.
Now save her from Che curse and shamo
Which Slavery o'er her soil is pouring.
Our Standard -Reare. then
The brave Pathfinder bel
Free Speech Free Press Free Soil Free Men,
FREMONT and VICTORll
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-15

"YoU CAN TURN 1T, BucAASAS. -Wo
are indebted TO gentleman of high charac7
ter for the following anecdote of that veteran
statesman and patriot Henry Clay, and the
politician, James Buchanan:
"JuSE IL, 1856.
"DEAR Sir: Your notice Of Mr.. Buchan-
m, few days since, reminds mo Of an an
ccdote told me of him by Mr.. Po'nsctt ct
South Carolina, some years ago.
az party Of gentleman were dining b-
gether in Washington, among whom were
Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Buchanan. Mr.. Buchanan
had just been appointed Minister TO Ru's'n,
and was making some enquiries of Mr.. Clay
about court dress, its cost, DC. Mr.. Clay
told him that he had ono for which he bad
no use, and would give il TO him. Mr.. Bu-
chanan thanked him, but said as he hal
worn il, it must be tarnishcd. Mr.. Clay 20
Piled, in that manner which Was peculiar to
him, sOb, but you can turn il, Buchanan
The discontinue Of Buchanan was comp'ctc'
as tho convention took place just after Mr.. H.
had turned his political coat in most un-
hlushing manner" .ef
ts fAugrsts fMa) chrcn' onl sen.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-15
A Burns Case almost, bat not quite--ssale Of
a Marshal.

Bagg is wag. A few days since he camc
into possession Of tclcgraphic dispatch, cal
ling for the arrest Of couple coIorcd gentle
men, who left Cleveland on the MAY Queen,
and werc shortly to be in Detroit. Bent mp
on fan, he sent for Pat McGinnis, the City
Marshall and, handing him the dispatch,
told him to be readiness to arrest the fugi-
tives. Pat rubbed his eyes, looked at the
dispatch, and turned blue "The devil hv
away with the Nagurs," sail he, 'it will
require q posse of four hundred men to take
them" "Never mind" said the Police JUS
tice, "you must take them at all hazards, and
at any expense" OF went Pat to consult
the District Attorney, but he was out Of
town. In great tribuIation he went TO his
friends to talk the matter over One Of them
suggested to him that il was not his bust
ness but that Of the U. 8. Marshal to take
the evidence. Pat posted back TO Justice
Bagg. and told him emphatically that he
would have nothing to do with the NATTER
That IL TIE arrests werc made IL would be all
up with Buchanan and tho Democratic par
ty; and that II the fellow down South want
cd his Niggers he might como and catch them
for all he cared, but rs for turning out to helr
"he'd sec them d--d first" The colored
gentlemen, IL is needless 10 state, were my
thical existences. Det. Adv.
-~-uz--<D.r<Ep
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-15

CoNGREssroNAL-W Washington, July T.
Mr.. - reported and the Senate passed tho
resolution appropriating 100000 dollars for
the continuance Of the mail service between
Charleston, s. c., and Havana during tho
months Of August and September,
The Senate resumed tho consideration OF
the bill prrviding for the improvement Of nav
iration at the month Of the Mississippi River
which was vetoed by. the President. Mr.. Sill
dell spoke in favor 0f the bill, showing tho
importance Of tho work and answering tho
Presidents objections TO the bill.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-15

EE The General Assembly Of Rhode Is
land have elected Samuel Amos Chief Just
ice Of the Supreme Court, and VIM. r. Wat
son Auditor. The caucus, after most acri-
monious debate, postponed the Senatorial
election 70 January by the casting vote Of the
Chairman.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-15

E% But ono German paper in Cincinnati,
out fisk published in that city, supports Bu-
chanan.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-15

BosroN, July The U. s. steam frigate
Mcrrimac. from Key West, is below.
The Governor and Council have refused to-
pardon Cohurn and Dalton, now in prison
for the assault on Young Sumner. =
WASHINGTON. June Gth-Gcneral Persifcr
F. Smith has been appointed to succeed
Brigadier General Clark in charge of the nib
i,arv department west. The headquarters
will he removed from St. Louis to Fort Lea
venworth. - 49,
Col. Sumner will remain in Kansas sutor-
drate to Gen, Smith. ~, ,,,
The administration has received no intins-
ton from Governor Shannon Of his intention
70 resign The Govcrnorship from Kansas, but
have received disratch from him since tho
date Of his alleged letter to Col. Bnforl. say,
ING he had not resigned it. It is believed
here that Gov. Shannon will not crafty the
administration by res'gning.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-15

Eg New Orleans, this season is as yet
perfectly healthy. not case Of yellow feveI
having occurred.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-15

Tom CoRwrx.--Tom Corwin is in the field
Ohio, stun,ping il for Fremont and Free
Speech, DAYTON and Victory. tsi
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-15

N% A cheerful heart is bettcr than rosy
face.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-15
News from Barbados.
OUR BRIDGETOWN CORRESPONDENTS

BRIDGErowN, Feb. %, 1856.
The Skamer 7nneee-Black Troops for Candda-State Of
the Markets., de-. dc.
The steamship Tennessee, from New York, is now
among the islands and will return in few days from
Central America, via Kingston jamaica Gonaives Hsyt
and Havana.
The planters busy grinding the cane but the pro-
duct will not reach average YIELD
Much fever and ague prevails here, but all yield
to medical treatment.
regiment Of native infantry is being ordered to
Halifax, for the performance Of garrison duty for
years, and viii be succeeded (or, to G military
phrase relieved) by regiment from Trinidad, where
new one Is being introduced
Native produce ia not abundant and American bread
stufs and provisions are and high; but
ket will be shortly gutted by arrivals from the United
States whom navigation permits their departure Quiet
prevails and the health OF the island is toierabe.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-15

The OPERA-SEcoSD NiGHI-lhere was Q very good
house at the Academy last night, the second of tho
spring season, when Lucia di Lammermoor" was
given, with Lagrange Lucia Brigno as Hgardo, and
More Ii Ashton The performance, 20 far as these
artists concerned excellent Lagrange
splendid Lucia, and Brignol sang well, and acted
earnestly and spiredly The nals to the second act
exceedingly wsn given. "Norma" 10 announced
Tor tonight, and the "Trovatore" for Monday Miss
Phillips, glad to learn, is rapidly convalsssing,
aud will sing Msndsy This win BE- the only perform
ance during Passion Week On dit that SgnOr AIdin's
OPERA " La Spia," win shortly be done here 1t 10 the
only opera in which Of our national airs {" Hail
Cclumbia is introduced It is worked in very artisti-
caily in the finale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-15

bT this thsrs would have been no flaming proclamation
BY The Presidsnt and orders IRON Tie Secretary Of
War to enforce the laws.
Mr.. WAGHBURN argued that the committee must have
penary power in order 70 give impartial hearing and
arrive ct IN honest, intelligent Judgment. He moved
the previous question.
The motion was Degativsd, 70 voting for, and 90
against it.
Mr.. BENNETT, (dsm.) Of Miss, contendsd that Mr..
Rssder has set up extraordinary claim without aha
dow of law or justice.
Adjourned TIL Monday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-15
Canadian Affairs

TRIUMPH OF THE CANADIAN MINIsTRY-FIRE AT
KINGSTON.
TORONTO, March H. 1885,
In Parliament, last evening, the Ministry gained tho
superiority beating the opposition ~ to AZ motion
to rescind the resolution Of inquiry into Judge Duvas
charge on st. Syvester's murder trial
fire occurred at Kingston this afternoon, destroying
the building the Of Brook and King streets
The block contained several stores and the loss is
siderable
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-15

Supreme COurt-Genes al Term.
Hon. Judges Strong, Roosevelt Cerke and Davies pre-
siding.
THE DISPUTED Observation-Disclosures OF JUDGE
DAVIES.
MARCH 14.-Mr. Van Buren, made a motion to bring on
the Ninth avenue and question arising whether
Judge Strong could remain this DISTRICT his
being required to hold the Kings County Circuit in
quiry was made Of Judge Davies he would take Judge
stropgs place at the Brooklyn Circuit his Honor Judge
Davies consented and it arranged that he should
continue the circuit for Kings county, in lieu of Judge
Strong
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-15
Kansas Affairs.

FREE STATE CONTRIBUTIONS AT ALBANY.
ALBANY, March IA. 1856.
The subscriptions at the KAT meeting in this city
last evening" amounted to 81 940 of which Gerrit Smith
gave So 000 E C. Delevan 81 O0O and the State Register
and Euning journal each $780,
KANSAS MEETING IN BOSTON.
Boston, March IA, 1855.
meeting Of the friends OF freedom in Kansas was held
at Fansuil Hall last evening Gen. Pomeroy, Of Kansas;
Mr. Conway late of Maryland and Judge Smith, Of Penn
yvsna made speeches. showing the wrongs OF the peo
pie of Kansas and the necessity Of giving them mate
aid and assistance No resolutions offered The
tendance was small.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-15

susSect was referred to the Oonmitase en Railroads,
with instructions to report o. Wednesday evening
next.
The Legislative committee appointed TO examine
into the condition Of the tenant houses Of this city
held their first meeting OF inquiry yesterday at the
Mayors Office. One branch of their investigation il
to agree upon the best plan to recommend for he
construction of tenement houses. Ex-Alderman
Blunt at the session yesterday laid before the COM
mittee his views upon this point.
The sales OF cotton yesterday reached about 5000
bales, including portions in transitu. Purchases
were easier to make at quotations. The market was
not expected to assume settled position until after
the Arabia's letters were at hand. Flour was dull
and common to good State ranged from So rs 81.
Extra brands were without change of moment.
Southern brands easier, especially for common
grades Wheat was steady. with small sales Of yell
low, amber colored and good white Southern, at 81
10, 81 so 81 80. Corn ranged from Csc. zoe. for
white and yellow, with one lot prime quality of the
latter at re. Pork rather drmer with sales Of
mess at SIS 62A, and of prime at sl4 SO $l4 e..
Sugars were less active, without change Of moment
in prices. Coffee quiet, while small sales were
made at full prices. Freight engagements were
light, and rates, in the absence of the Arabias let
tiers, somewhat nominal.