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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-12-08
How Shall we Spend our Winter Even.
iugs.


The question, how shall farmers and their
families spend their winter evening profita-
bly,, and ut tho same time pleasantly has
often been asked, and many ways have
been proposed, and | presume resorted to
in various places, to snit their several local
tiles; but will tell You how we managed
it the past winter. At a social singing
party at the house of one Of our dcacons,
our pastor proposed to us to get up a lite
rary society of some sort, for mental, moral,
and social improvement. After somc dis
cussion, a committee was chosen to draft
a constitution and give us name. 1t was
decided to call it Polytechnic Society;
its officers were President Secretary, Treas
uary, and Editor aud Editress. Ten cents
constituted any one a member; the funds
to be applied to the purchase of paper, ink,
and other incidental expences. to meet
once in two weeks. Officers to be chosen
by ballot and changed at every meeting,
thus giving every one chance for an Office:
Besides the paper, which of course was
written one, and filled from seven to ten
sheets of foolscap, the contents Of which
were with worry fas~ eHeeptious, original,
and OF very great variety, We had two ORR
gnal essays. At the close of the meeting,
the President announced the officers of the
ensuing meeting, and himself appointed
tho cssayist,; the choice of tho subject left
to the writers.
We met around, as the schoolmasters
say, or from house 20 house as we were in
vited. And this reminds me of peculiar
feature of western life-the capabilities of
a small house to accommodate large com
pany. Our housewives seem to have tho
knack of making room; for common OBJ
server would hardly think somc of our hou
ses large enough to accommodate com
mon sized family, yet from fifty to sixty
persons were comfortable seated, for that
was our usual number. New Years after
noon we met at the house of our pastor,
with such donations as we had the power to
offer, and enjoyed an excellent and bouuti-
ful rcpast prepared by the ladies', and in
the evening had our usual meeting.
Perhaps some will say, well, this only
took up one evening in two weeks, but it
must be remembered that the articles for
the paper occupied all the spare time of the
members during the two weeks, and the
editors had their hands full, will assure
you. At any rate, Notwithstanding the
severity Of the winter, we alwav had full
house and the winter passed rapidly away;
and when the spring came at last, with its
usual tolls and cares, and we were obliged
to adjourn till September, We all felt sorry
to give up our Polytechnic; for, though it
is true the arts and sciences had not very
much advanced under our supervision, We
felt that our minds had been improved, and
we had become acquainted with each 9th
ers habits of thought, which years Of com
mon intercourse would have never unfolded.
Now, if any of your subscribers have found
a better way, let them name it, and we
will try it; if not, let them go and do like
wise.-[ Viola, in the Genesee Farmer.
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The News from India.
LATEST TELEGRAPHIc DISPATCHES.

ALEXANDRIA, Nov. 8.
The Pottinger reached Sucz on tho 2d
inst, with dates from Bombay to the 18th
October
Gen. Havelock stormed and carried
the enemy's position at Meengarsour on
the 2lst Of September, and continued his
advance towards Lucknow, driving the in
surgent before him. On the 2eh tho
Presidency was relieved, and the 2eth the
hesiegeIs' intrenchments were captured !;
our loss was 400 killed and wounded, n
mong the former, Gen. Neill.
The latest intelligence is dated Gavin.
pore, Oct. ed. Nearly the whole Of tho
city (Lucknow) was in our possession: the
resistance is said to have been ve.y obsii-
nate.
CALourA. Oct. 8, 1857.
General Outram telegrapIIs, on the ed
inst, that the insurgcnt are to strong to
Wlmit Of withdrawal from Lucknow. Sick
and wounded, women and children, num-
Der more than 1000
After making disposition for safety OF
garrison, Gen. Outram roposed to retire
to Cawnpore. He adds That two ad-
ditional brigadcs with powerful field ar.
tillery, will be required to withdraw W tn
the garrison, or reduce tho city. Commu
nication between Cawnporc and still inter-
rupted.
Latest news from Gwalior to 26th Sep.
tcmber.
Selma had brought the mutincers of
Gwalior Contingent under his control, bv
ARA ing against them his own troops and
10000 thakoons, cutting of their supplies,
&c.
Division and dissension ia among tho
mutineers, who were asked for aid by n
Sbahzadah from Delhi on the one hand,
and an cmissary from Nena Sahib on the
other.
The mutineers of the Ramgurgh batta-
lion were defeated at place Chuttrah, on
tho Cd inst, by detachment of the Fifty
third Queens, under Major English, with
loss of guns, forty-five carts Of ammuni.
ton. DC; some forty-fve Of our mon killed
and wounded.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-12-08

THREE CHILDREN Losr.-The Sanilac
Leader states that, on tho 18th inst, three
children of Frcnchman named Joseph
Brotte, in the town of Willow Greek, on
Lake Huron, strayed from their fathers
shanty into the surrounding woods. They
were two girls Of eight and six years rcspec-
lively, and boy of four. 1t was two nights,
one whole day and part of two Others bo-
fore they were found, and then in lumber
shanty in the woods, in an exhausted con-
dition. The boy had been for somc timo
senselcss and speechlcss, and his little sis
ter had lain him out, composing his limbs,
supposing him dead. He was restored to
partial consciousness, but only to die in his
mothers arms The other two wcro rcstor-
ed without difficulty. a
Mr.. Brottc had Just moved upon a now
lot Of land, form Canada. The children
went into the woods to hunt wintergreens.
A dog, who was taken with party OF
men in search Of them was tho first TO dis
cover them.
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Of the mass, and found two little boys
the head of the smaller nesting in the bo-
som Of the larger. Both were fast asleep!
The lethsrgy, which would have been fatal
but for timely rescue, had overcome them.
Mr.. Larkin grasped one Of the lads, cut
off his shoes, tore off his jacket, and then
loosening his own garments to the skin, he
placed the chilled child in contact with his
own warm body, carfully wrapping over
him his great coat, which he procured from
the boat. did the samo with the other
child; and VIC then returned to the boat
and the men, partially recovered, pulled
slowly back.
Tho children as we learned, when we
subsequently, had the delight of restoring
them to their parents, were playing on tho
ice, and had vcntured on tho cake, which
had got jamed into the bend Of the river
ten miles above New York. A movement
of the tide set the ice in motion, and the
little fellows were born away on that cold
night and would inevitable have perished,
but for Mr.. Larkin's espying them as they
were sweeping out to sea.
"How do you feel?" said to the mate
the next morning Of this adventure.
"a little 81 if in the arms, captain" tho
noble fellow replied, whilo the tears of
grateful happiness gdshcd from his eyes"
"a little stiff in the arms, captain, but
very easy here" ard he laid his hand on
his manly heart. My quaint, brave down
eastcr He who lashes the sea into fury
and lets loose the tempest, will care for
thee! The storm may range without, but
in the bosom Of peace aud sunshine will al
ways abide.
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AN uNFoRruNATE CIrr.-The Rochcs.
ter Union states that tho city of Coburg
Canada, is with money, credit or City
Council. II has leaned its cred. for rail-
roads and local Improvements, until IL ha
none left TO loan or pledge. It's people arc
taxed half dollar on each p und's valua-
tion its treasury is empty, and finally IL 10
without local government--the Council
lors or city fathers having all resigned-Of
the city government the Mayor VIM. Vel
Ter, Esq, alone remains.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-12-08
rE The paw of the French soldiers !,

EF The pay Of the French soldiers is
one cent per day. Out Of that munifccnt
endowment he must provide himself with
thread, needles, ETC., to keep his uniform
in repair. He must replace all things lost
or soiled from the army stores He is fur.
nished with one pair of pantaloons and one
pair OF shoes per year, and one coat every
two years. On leaving service, at the
end Of seven years, the gun, sabre and
coat are taken from him, and whatever is
left he is entitled 30.
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ANOTHER RAscALrY BANK pRrsroESr

ANOTHER RAsoALLY BANK PRESIDENT.
jas. O'Brien. lato President Of the Is
land City Bank, New York, has been ar.
rcstel on civil suit. and in default Of bail
for $4,000, committed to jail II is as:
certained that not over $40 900 (one thirdly
of tho capital stock was ever paid in, bona
fidc, the remainder being paid by notes Of
O'Brien and his friends. Suits havo alro
been commenced against the stockholders
BY the Receiver, Mr.. Butterworth. Both
stockholders and depositors arc likely TO
lose everything. Some Of the largest notes
discounted by tho President had fictitious
signatures, and bear the names Of persons
not in existence.
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Mrs. Powers is certainly ''strong. min
ded" woman. Oflargo and welldevelopcd
person, she possesses a courage and brazen-
ness that seems literally to fear nothing.
The forenoon was spent by her at tho sido
of her counsel, prompting questions to
witnesses, snecring at she prosecution,
laughing heartily at points made in her
favor, ect. eet.,
One of the Free Lovers named Homer
had been bound over by the Mayor on tho
charge Of adultery. The Register says: :
There was rumor last evening Of an Of.
fer preceding from Tyler, 10 tho parties
from whom the "Davis House. was pur-
chaied, that if they would refund the mon.
ey paid, give up the mortgages held IA Sc
curity for the amount still due, and take
hack the premises, he would agree to,
have the whole Free Love conlony leave
the township. We could not, however,
learn that there WAS any truth in The ru.
NOR.
The Register, in speaking Of the cominu-
nifty of Free Lovers in Berlin says:
The very fact that these people have
their homes in Berlin, has within few.
months been source of incalcuable injury
TO that township. On account Of their pres,
ence its very name has become by-worG
and term of reproach, property has dcclin-
ed in value, and the pecunary credit of tho
township and community has been made
to suffer. Nor has the reproach been con,
fined in Berlin. It has extended beyond
her township borders, and at this moment
the country of Erie is joeringly pointed
out among her sister counties Of the State,
as the home Of Free Lovers desccrators o.
low human and divine.
II seems that the Berlin people have
had in their township what they call
"Frec Discussion Hail." and to this, very
probably, is that town indebted for its pres
ent calamity. Churches for free Speech.
halls for FREQ speech, newspapers for free,
speech, schools for free speech-froc speech
we now use in IFS popular sense, as mean
ing any kind spcech,-arc unmitigated
curses, and lead directly ito tho utter un-.
bridling Of tongue and pen. The Berlin
people, if thcy have encouraged such a
nuisance, under n ridiculous notion that
such was trre freedom of s'doctriLe, have
run real liberty Of moral and religious be-
lief out of their township. These attempts
to avoid scctarianism, lead 10 unbounded
license, utter decentralization, and social
anarchy, We feel less sympathy with
tho Berlin people than before We heard Of
this "Frce Discussion Hail." and think
their present punish is partially. at least
deserved. IL should be valuable lesson,
ard we advise them 10 set their "Freo
Discussion Hall' on fire, and make tho.
"Free Lovers" run away BY the light o.
it. Cleveland Herald.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-12-08
Cloths Sold bw she Yura.
HilIsdale Marble Shop.

PETERS a. HALL,
HAVE ESTABLISHED A MARBLE SHOP IN HILLS
dale, whore may be found on hand, soon ordered
HEAD STONES, TABLE STONES MONUMENTS
and other work usually done in such Shops agency
or which tqey have entrusted to j. whppe of Sarato
ga Springs who Is pledged TO all in his power render
the Shop worthy OF public patronage.
'Be mino tho task to mark the spot,
To mark these travellers meet"
tVShop few doors South Mitcheirs Hardware Store
Hillsdale, Oct. 13, '57. JOEL WHIPPfW, Agent
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-12-08

E Why is an overloaded gun like an
ofiicc-holderl Bebsuse il kicks nightly
when discharged.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-12-08
The Berlin Free Lovers.

The case of tho '.loose" characters arc
still undergoing examination at Sandlsky
The Registe- says that crowd fills the
Court House, and adds: ,.,t,.
Miss Emma Dame, sister Of ono Of
the prisoners, handsome young girl Of
about seventeen, sat in Court with face
sufused with bushes in n manner evin :.
cling that she felt herself out of place.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-12-08
d. HEMINGWAY.

H0MGPATHIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
III Having located in Hisdale would respectfully in
rte the citizens OF Hsdale and vicinity, who have need
OF medical care COUNSEL TO test the virtue of Homo
pathy. Many years experience in Allopathic practice
and thorough testing for OF Homeopathy
dies, enables him to the public that
Is absolutely more eectua In removing disease than
other system OF medical practice saving the patient
baneful influence All diseases treated success
FULLY by homeopathy, than other system of practice
and all that asked OF nellig nt public establish
this declaration Is patronage and careful observation Of
other systems, and compare them. Diseases Of Women
and Children will receive special attention.
REFERENcBss-E. Jovejoy and Y. b. rheps eminent
Homeopaths, 0wcgc, Tioga Co., NY.
Once and residence over Sam1 Wilson's Grocery and
Provision Store, opposite Waldrons Block.
Hilssdale, Act. 18th, 1851.
A XES, AXES, 10 DOZ. SIMM0ND'S SUPERIOR AXES
IA Just received and tor sale by BALDY BRO.
CAULDR0N AND u CAUTDRON KETTLES FOR
" sale at the HIILSDALE FOUNDRY.
DUMP FIXTURES FROM THE CHAIN TO TIE
oetiS'57 n. HXMoND.
IfRESH GROUND 0NONDAGA LAND PLASTEB,
II the beetin use, ust received and for sale BY
octlSb J.H. PRATT.
DAPER HANGTNGS, A FINE ASSORTMENT At =
L rRATTs.
DEILs FOR SHEEP AND CATTLE AT
ID b HAMMOND.
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GOODS NOW RE
IA ceiying and foI sale very lewat PRAyTs.
DO0Ts AND SHOES VERY low
ID D - l.I y.H.rRArT.
C0ARsE, Fine and Sack Salt CONSTANTLY on hand al
" MOTT WHEATONS
WyRPfTN6PAPER OF ALL sizEs ToR SALE BY
w MOTT BRO.
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MERCHANT TAULORING.

MERCHANT TAILORING.
CHOP ON NORTH STREET. THE SUBSCRIBER HAS
- received the largest and best assortment Of
Broadcloths, Cassimeres, vestings, satinets,
Sleeps Gtays, and ver-Coatings,
or all kinds grades aud coors which he offers for sale
at the lowest possible prices IL vi don't believe it,
just call at the Captains Office and examine for your
selves so as not to be deceived by those orl printers
Cloths Sold by the Yard.
Scotts Fall and Winter Fashions fer 1s575s just
ceived. lam ready to make up Custam Work in
most superior manner anil style.
tRCutting for Others to make up done in the most
approved styles and all cutting warranted IL properly
made up. roctl3'571 G, HATT0N
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sHATTUCK,s HOTEL,

SHATTUCk'S HOTEL.
BY ShATTUCK BRO, CORNER MAIN AND BACON
Streets, oppost te Court House Square, fsdale Mich.
The sutscribers having purchased this House. and
~ fitted and furnished it for comfort and convenience
OF the public, would solicit iher pa ronage
8. ". sHATTUoK, Toctl3'571 L. n SIR ATTrcR
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Fashionable Drapery and Tailoring

ID ALL ROAD STREET, BETWEEN MANNING AND
IL West Streets. The subscriber wishes to return hi
sincere thanks to those friends who have favored him
with their patronage, at the time time, to call
their attention to the and well selected stock of
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, VEST'GS. &c.
he has just received from New York City, all of which
he feels anxious TO sell at the lowest price or pattern
make into garments as may suit the purchaser.
GV Cutting done on his Invente ed and Improved
SYSTEM and warranted to be inferior none bu; supe-
rior to most. N. BAN Apprentice wanted.
Hllsdale, Oct 18th, '57. r. ROWE.
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TVNMEIsLf 7 IiIIaIFsDALE HUUo THE 50 BSCKIB-
er hayin leased these premises for number of years
has thoroughly retired and furnished the House. ma
king 1t equal to any Hotel in So7thern Michigan for
c4mfort and convenience TO the travelling public This
Hotel pleasantly located, aud In the most central
part OF the village. l. G. WIILAED.
Hillsdae. Oct IA. '57.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-09-16
AN ORDINANCE,

Supplemental 10 and Amendatofy Of an OTds-
nance entitled a. 0tJinon@ ccnornfnQ
Draye. Wagons and other Fshieles;" P0ssess
Apr5k II, lS47.
SECTION !. Be IL ordained hy The Common Coun-
- Gil fthe City Ct Evansville, That nom and after
the taking effect OF this ordinance it shall not be lawful
Tor anv person or persons 10 use. occupy or employ
any dray, wagon cart, hack other carriage or vehi
Gle lin the transportation carriage any goods,
merchandise, produce, freight passstger or persons,
Tor hire up or down the hank Of The Ohio river opp
site the city OF Evansville or up or down or upon along
or over wharf, street, lane alley OF said city,
without FIRST procuring license from the Mayor of
said city so to do Provided that nothing in this or
nance shall h 80 construed TO prevent the owner cf
5Dv such vehicle, cart, wagon dTay from using the
upon the whaTSes streets, lanes and alleys Of said,
city, in the transportation Of his goods waress
merchandise, produce other freight, in carrying
himself, his family or any other person where no
hire is charged.
Src g The provisions Of the ordnance menticnedin
the title 10 this ordinance shall apply TO all the vein
ces mentioned or nclueed in the first section OF TIA
ordinance, unless otherwise provided in this ord
SEC. 3. Ii shall not I've Necessary fa the owners or
propretors of hacks and other carriages and vehicles
used exclusively for the transportation of passeneers
and their baggage to number their hacks, vehicles and
carriages, under the third section Of said ordinance,
passed March 18th, 1s47- q.
SECS. The price of License under this ordinance
mail A..A lD1N
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LOUISVILLE AND HENDERSON PACKET
STATESMAN.

IIrlk - CAPT. SULLIVAN, will run
MaSEf1 as reguaf packet between
.EKSZ6A1Ioui and Henderson, pass
Ing Evansville FRIDAY and TUESDAY afternoons.
aps1
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CORPORATION NOTICE.

hRDERED, That the owners of property on Pull
" ton Avenue, and extending from aief street to
TO Canal the sidewalks be lronght to lsorer
grade and tn be laid with good brick pavement Of the
proper width both sides of said aSenue, within 50
days after the publication Of this notice land In default
thereof the City Council will proceed let the work to
the lowest bidder, and have the done-the costs
and expenses arising tllerefrom, will be assessed to
and collected by sale Of said property, so much
thereof will satisfy said lien and coss. By order Of
the Council. WELL. III. WALKER, Clerk
Nolkshote COPY Iaug1l-g
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-09-16
AN ORDINANCE
To Provide for the Extension OF Gas Lights
within the City or Evansville. Passed Aug.

st, A. ID. 1877.
SECTION !. BE Il ordained hy the Common Coun-
- Gil Of the City of Evansville that whenever any
person persons interested in extending the gas any
point in the city will 3iyaDce 10 the city fifty 0l
per cent Of the amount 10 procure and lay
down The service pipe Ia such point along the pro-
posed line OF extension, the City viii thTeupOn, With
out unnecf deav. such pipe be laid down
along such line, and posts he erected along
such line, and will furnish to individual consumers
along such line who may have made such advances,
gas for private consumption, the rates at which
Is or may be furnished hv the Gas Company 10 other
private consumers, until the amount furnished 10 each
person making any such advance shall be equal to the
amount advanced by such Provided, however,
that the city shall not he liable for interest such
Advance and shall not he required 10 refund or repay
the same otherwise than in above in this section
provided for.
force from and after its publication.
JOHN IIEws0N, Mayor
Attest: WELL. H. WALKER, City Clerk.
augi
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SEC. g. Every person who shall violate the provisions
of this ordinance shall for such violation forfeit
and pay any sum not less than i've more than
twenty five dollars.
Sac. s. This ordinance shall take effect and be in
force, from and after its publication. =
:. JOHN HEWS0N, Mayor.
Attest: WELL. III. WALKER, Clerk,
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OUIsvILL3 AND EVANSVILLE: REGU
LAR Jacket.

HlI-Ik II THE well known and fast
15sd ] steamboat W. A. EAvEs, Capt.
akcEszsSz1zz=ssSzzh Duncan. has re-enterel the
trade for the and will make regular
trips The accommodations for passengers Of a
superior ORDER For freight or passage apply on hoard
3 O'Clock. d. m, returning, leaves Evansville
every Tuesday and Friday at O'Clock, p. m.
ap3Csm
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PROPOSALS.

&EALFn Proposals will be received until tho Isi
- of September s5., by the undersigned at his Office
for the building Of Che=nGt Canal Bridge, the
same TO be double tack Bridge, corresponding with
the other double Bridges For plan and Specifications
Of same, call al the Civ Clerk : office.
aYsl-la1 WELL. IL. WALKER, Clerk.
[eT- yolksbote cnpy.l
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STEAMBOATS,.
REGULAR LOUISVILLE AND
MEMPHIS PACKET.

T :, rys yYsoRRTHEESERs ,RsTai Rr,TfIser f. itsaT. ?.
Master; Archer, Clerk.
Passing Evansville, going up every Wednesday, at
Saturday at IL o'clock, ". Will make regular weekly
trips between Memphis and Louisville, 'landng At al
principal places for freight and passengers. The
Norherner is unsurpassed for speed, comfort and safe
ty. Connects Mt Louisville with the mammoth D. ;.
mail steamers Jacob Strader and Telegraph No =,
for Cincinnati. and by Railroad thence to all Eastern
cities
Passengers going East by taking through tickets on
this stmer, will time, expense and 20 To ~ hours
disagreeahle Railroad travel.
Connects Mt Memphis with the splendid line OF New
Orleans and Memphis packets, and the Napoleon and
White River boats, and at Paaucah with the Cnmber-
land and Tennessee River packets; at CAIRO with the
st. Louis packe.s. ap3s