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The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1857-12-25
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u receipt for making TRANSPARENT Soar. On
receiving three dollars. | will send n must val
uable Receipt for making EXTRA FAMILY soar,
TO cost only three cents apound II is not known
tn ten persons in the United States. On rc.
ceiving hyc dollaro, will send the above and
six other receipts for making FANcr scars. 1t
can he made in an ordinary dinner pot. and on
AS small II capital MS Ave dollars. and sold read
ily at pront of one hundred per cent. Toany
one out ofbusncss IL is afortune. Any question
answered or reference given by inclosing the
return postage. Address,
T. II. RUSSELL, Box 3i2, Post.oilice,
Dec, IL, 1857. Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1857-12-25
cIRrtfk1E The EFfERSuNlAN.

Every trpt friend Of Republican Principles,
win. "; ;hrpe iexert himself 70 extend the CIR
cuiStion VI the Hp'ceek Je6frsonian. There are
many. not taking II, who would, ifsolicited.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1857-12-25

U The Cincinnati Enquirer has
taken ground against Douglas and
in favor OF Buchanan.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1857-12-25
PREGNANCY.

During this critical period Morse's In
dian Root Pills will be required, because
they cleanse the body from those morbid
humors, and thoroughly drive away all
pains, and give ease and comfort, 10 the
mother. From one TO three ofthese Pills,
taken two or three times week during preg.
nancy,will cause the mother q safe and cas-,
delivery, and will be sure to give stout
and healthy constitution to the child. ~ 2
DR.. Morse's Indian Root Pill arc sol Id By
all dealers in Medicines. .,l,i foi1 e,lo,n M
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1857-12-25

Ohio state aud Union Law College.
This Institution has been removed to Cleve-
land, Ohio. Degrees are legally cohfcrred, and
students upon Graduating may be admitted
into practice. For Circulars address, at Cleve
land, 80 NJ. A. KING, Secretary.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1857-12-25
To Fathers aud Mothers:

You know how important it is to your
children that you should keep good health.
How frequent do we see feeble parents dres'
sed in mourning on account of the death oi
their beloved children. What pity it is,
when by proper care and remedies, all these
trials and troy bes can be avoided. When
health eau be restored to the patent and life
and happiness to the child. Restore tn {
health of the mother and you 'obviate the
necessity of Paregorc, @ odfrey's Cordial and
We entreat you ,as we, desire 10 improve the
condition Of our race.to procure DR.. Morse 4
A Almanac and read how diseases are cured
in accordance with NATURES laws with IN
nocent Roots and Plants. u-l.. ..,.,.. ..,..
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01
HILLsDALE, MICH, TUESDAY, SEPT L. 1857
North Carolina Witnesses.

II must bo confessed they sometimes meet
with rare specimens Of human nature in some
Of the courts of North Carolina. Almost
everybody remembers the celebrated "Consin
Sally billiard" case-and here is one recently
reported in the Ashville Spectator-not far
| behind il.
The writer gives It the head Of
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
Actions for work and labor done in cutting
ditch, ou defendants land. Plea: Payment
and set off in bacon and corn meal.
Plaintiffs son on the stand-recollects the
ditching perfectly, but seems to forget all a.
bout the bacon.
you say your daddy did all this ditchng
Do you know what he got in pay for it ? in
quired Col. G. for defendant.
"He never got nothing as ever heard on,
that's what he never got, answered the wit
ness.
Didn't your daddy get corn and bacon
from defendant in pay for ditchingp
Neyer heard of his getting no corn or ba-
CONF
what did your daddy and his family live
on last summer9'
'Vittles Mostly
what sort of victuass'
well, meat and bread, and some whis-
key
'Where did he get that meat and breadp
well, fust from one and fust from anoth-
crr
Didn't he get some of it from defendant 2
He mought.'
Il know he might, but did he9 that's the
question.
well he mought, and then again you
know hc mough'nt.'
with considerable excitement and in
tones of thunder) Answer the question,
and no more of your triaing with your oath.
Did your daddy, or did he not, get corn and
bacon from the defendant for ditchingY
well, now he mought; it didn't occur ad-
zactly, you know
Here his honor interferes, and with
stern, judicious frown, addresses witness
thus
Witness, you must answer the question or
the court will be compelled to deal with you.
Can't you say yes or nor
Il reckon
well then, answer yes or no. Did or
did not your daddy get corn and bacon from
the defendant at the time refeled to 2 inquir-
ed the Court.
(Now fairly aroused and conscious of his
danger y
"Well, Judge, cant adzactly remember,
you know, sein' as how it's all dun, bin gone
and eat up, but; (planting himself firmly rs
one determined to out with it.) 'to the best
of my reckerectshun, if my memory sarves
me right, he mought, and then again he
mought'nt.'
The plaintiff saved the bacon. Verdict
accordingly. -
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01
More Soldiers for the Far West.

The Time and Tide, small steamer which
has been engaged nearly the whole spring
and summer in tho service of the Govern
ment, carrying supplies to feed the Indians,
and soldiers to shoot them, away up the Min
nesota River, even to the mouth Of the Vel
low medicine, arrived yesterday morning
from Fort Smelling, having on board Major
Sherman's light battery, company +, artille-
ry, consisting of eighty men, together with
forty eight horses. The soldiers occupied the
main cabin; officers and their wives, the la
dies cabin. The texas was full Of the wives
or female companions of the privates, and
the hold was full Of and tho deck covered
with luggage, boxes of cartridges and other
implements Of warfare.
The Government steamer, ID. III. Morton,
went along side the Time and Tide, and the
whole establishment, men, women, horses,
guns, cartridges, &C., transferred, and dis
patched last evening for Fort Leavenworth,
from which il is expected they will start on
their journey TO Utah in few days,
st. Louis Democrat, Goth.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01
Turning the GrindstOne.

When | was a little boy, remember, ono
cold winters morning, was accosted by a
smiling man with an axe on his sholdcr as
follows
my pretty boy" said he, "has your faith
er grindstone 2
"Yes, sir" said I.
"You arc fine little fellow" said he,
"will you let me grind my axe ou it?
Pleased with the compliment Of "fne lit
tie fellow
o yes, sir" answered., At is down in
the shop"
"And will you, my man," said he patting
me on the head, "gct me little hot wa
teri"
How could l rcfuse9 1 ran and soon
brought him kettle full.
"How old are you? and what is your
namc?" continued he, without waiting for
reply: al am sure you are one of the finest
lads that have ever seen; will you just turn
a few minuets for me
Tickled with the flattery, like a little fool
went to work, and bitterly did l rue the
day. 1t was q new axe, and l toiled and
tuggcd till was almost tired to death.
The school-bcll rang and ! could not get n
way; my hands were blistered, and it was
not half ground. At length, however, the
axe was sharpened: and the man turned to
me with -
"Now you ltto rascal, you have played
truant; scud to school, or you will rue it 2"
ALAS" thought /, "it was hard enough
to turn grind stone this cold day; but now
to be called little rascal is too much"
1t sank deep into my mind; and often
have l thought of it since. When see a
merchant over polite to his customers, beg
ging them to take a little brandy, and throw
ing his goods on tho countcr-I think that
man has an aXe to grind
When see a man flattcring the people,
making great professions Of attachment to
liberty, who in private life a tyrant-me-
thinks, look out, good people, that fellow
would set you turning grindstones.
When see man hoisted into office by
party spirit, without single qualification to
render him either respectable or useful-alas !!
methinks, dcluded people you are doomed,
for season to turn tho grindstone for boo
bv-[ Franklin.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01
Railroad Movements.

There seems to be an unusual stir relative
to the Southern Michigan and Northern In
diana Railroad Company. Outsiders, Of
course, can only see the surface commotion.
The causes which produce that commotion
can but be guessed at. There are ugly ru-
mors relative to some three hundred shares of
stock, which, it is said, were refused transfer
in New York by the Transfer Agent, owing
either to some suspicious of iniquity or infor-
mality. At all events this made talk, and
the Bears in Wall street had it all their own
way.
On the top Of these rumors came the re-
port of paper dishonored, and the resignation
Of Mr.. Litchfield as President of the Compa-
ny. If however, Mr.. LIS letter of resigna-
ton is to be credited there is no cause for
panic relative to the stock of this road, nor
any cause of apprehension as to the issue Of
stock. He represents the affairs of the Com
pany as very prosperous and that nothing is
needed for its complete success but harmony
in the Direction. Evidently produce such
harmony has he resigned. Mr.. Litchfeld
recommends the whole Board of Directors to
resign, call meeting Of the stockholders, and
have q new election. Sensible advice, no
doubt, when a new election is had let the
stockholders-if they have the power, which
is doubtful-take the road entirely out of the
Wall street gang, unless hey are still willing
that their dollars should be tho stakes for
blacklegs to gamble for.
Until Railroad companies cease to seek of-
ficers in the fetid atmosphere of Wall street
they will be but foot balls to be kicked back
and forth as these Wall street managers see
fit. When Railroad officials hav, only in
view the interest of the stockholders and their
own reputation, new era will visit our Rail
roads, and the dawn Of that era will be when
Wall street is "cut," and only practical, hon
est men, residing on the line Of the road, are
selected to manage these great interests.
cleveland Herald.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01
The Lesson Of the southern Elections.

r There arc some facts developed by the
Southern elections which have lately trans
pired which the sham Democracy Of the
North will no doubt take to heart. The
Know Nothing party at the South has ex-
pired, not because it was not pro-savery en-
ough, for it was all that, but it had no effic-
lent Northern support. 1t was willing to do
anything the South asked, but has not the
power. With the sham Democracy 1t was
just SO different that they had both the will
and the power hence the great Southern in
terest was with the Democracy, and they
have swept the South, carrying almost every
member Of Congress. The Southern elections
the present month have endorsed the sham
Democracy as earnestly devoted to slavery,
ready to defend, and powerful to perpetuate
and extend it. Will Northern freemen rec
ognize the full force of this endorsement 1t
singles out the Democracy as the great agen-
cy for perpetuating the denomination of the
slave power. Of course every Democrat at
the North who remain in this party contrib
utes his vote and his influence toward that
most undesirable end
But while the elections at the South exhib-
it confidence in, they also contain warn
ing for, the slave painting Democracy. Hous-
ton made anti-Nebraska speeches, and all the
Texan traditions of his ancient valor could
not save him from defeat. Puryear of North
Carolina, and Etheridge of the more noble
and manly whig sentiment of Tennessee, who
arrayed themselves against the Nebraska
fraud are both defeated. 1t is safe to say
that no Southern member of Congress who
casts vote, from whatever motive, which
may be considered hostile to tho interests of
slavery can expect anything else but defeat
at homo. Even Gov. Walker, who has talk
ed for the North and acted for the South, has
been singcd, if not fairly scorched, by the
heat of Southern Indignation. We have no
idea that he could be elected to represent the
humblest constituency in Mississippi, whore
his name was once so potent Truly, there
is lesson in this for sham Democracy. 1t is
an emblem of the appraised rod, which the
Southern Democracy hold over their Moth
ern servitors. They can sec how severely the
least detection is punished. If they defect
an inch from the true course they may know
what to expect. The example of Houston,
Purycar, Etheridge and Walker are before
them. Will they profit by those examples
VIII they be du,iful, and fetch and carry
cheerfully rs they ought? If they do not,
the lesson Of tho Southern elections will have
been lost upon them.-TDet. Trib.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01
NO. 567.
American Young Men.

American history presents many remarka-
bic instances of young men taking prominent
and commanding stations at an age which
would be thought very young in other coun-
tries. We subjoin few striking examples,
from the list of those who have passed off the
stage of human action.
At the age of 20, Mr. Jefferson was an in
fuential member of the Legislature of Vir-
ginia. AT 80 he was member of the Vir-
ginia Convention; at 32 member Of the
Continental Congress; and at 33 he wrote
the Declaration of Independence.
Alexander Hamilton was only 20 years Of
age when he was appointed Lieut.. Col. in
the army of the Revolution, and Aid-de-
Camp to Washington. At 25 he was
member of the Continental Congress; at 80
be has one Of the ablest members of the
Convention which framed the Constitution of
the United States; at 32 he was Secretary of
the Treasury, and organized that branch of
the government upon so complete and COM;
prehensive plan that no great change or
improvement has since been made upon it.
John Jay, at 20 years old, was member
of the Continental Congress, and wrote an
address to the people of Great Britain, which
was justly regarded as one of the most elo-
quent productions Of the times. At 80 he
prepared the Constitution Of the State of
New York, and in the same year was ap-
pointed Chief Justice of the State.
Washington was 27 years Of age when he
covered the retreat of the British troops at
Braddocks defeat; and the same year was
honored with an appointment as Commander
in-Chief of the Virginia forces.
Joseph Warren was 20 years of ago when he
delivered the memorable address on the 5th of
March, which aroused the spirit of patriotism
and liberty in his section of the country; and
at "a he gloriousl, fell in the cause Of free
dom on Bunker Hill.
Fisher Ames, at the age of 27, had excl
ted public attention by the ability he display
cd in the discussion of questions of public in
terest Al the age of 80, his mastery
speeches in defence of the Constitution of the
United States, had exerted great influence, 80
that the youthful orator of 81 was elected to
Congress from the Suffolk District over the
revolutionary hero, Ssmuel Adams.
Joseph Story entered public life at the age
of 26; he was elected to Congress from the
Essex District when he was 20; was Speaker
of the Massachusetts House of Representa-
tives at 80, and the same year was appointed
by President Madison Judge Of the Supreme
Court of the United States.
De Witt Clinton entered public life at %;
Henry Clay at &c. The most youthful sign
er of tho Declaration Of Independence was
William Hooper, of North Carolina, whose
age was but "a. Of the other signer of the
Declaration, Thomas Haywood, of South
Carolina, was 80; Elbridge Gerry, Benjamin
Rush, James Wilson, and Matthew Thorn
ton were 81; Arthur Middleton and Thomas
Stone were 33.
1t will be observed that we have confined
our illustrations to persons under 35 years of
age, and have only alluded to those with ma
tional regulations.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01
lDaily Pennsylvania.
SAD AccIDENr-ONE MAN KILLED AM

SAD AccIDENT-ONE MAN KILLED AND
ANOTHER SERIOUSLY INJURED.-A party of
neighbors came together on Tuesday last on
the premises Of John l. Miller, in this town,
to take down barn for removal. The barn
was stripped Of its covering the perline work
taken down, and the main plates taken off,
Two perlinc plates, near forty feet long, were
set up at an angle of abott sixty degrees
resting on the ground inside the underpin-
ming and back upon the second bent. This
bent was then pushed outwardly and the side
grts taken out, and then by ropes attached
drawn back to slide down upon the perline
plates; but on reaching them and the main
body of the unsupported frame, as it did
with considerable force, tho whole went down
with terrible crash, killing instantly Mr..
Timothy w. Gibbons, and crushing terribly
the leg of Mr.. Henry Kingsley, besides in
juring him severely about the head. Mr..
Gibbons fell under the weight of three bcnts,
and between them and the sill, all of hard
wood. Mr.. X. was in similar position on
the opposite side. Some fifteen or twenty
others were inside and about the franc when
it k1l, and their escape was almost a miracle.
Mr.. Gibbons was sixty -four years Of age, and
one of the best citizens of the town. To his
family at home, and to four sons in distant
parts of the country, this calamity will come
with sonowful force.
We hear this morning "wednesday that
there is hope that Mr.. Kingsley may survive
his injuries, and possibility that his leg may
be saved from amputation.
Franklin (Del. Coz Visitor.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01

DEATH OF EUGENE SUE.-Tho telegraph
by the foreign steamer of yesterday announ-
ces the death of the great French novelist,
Eugene Sue. His name and works are as fa-
miisr as household words wherever genius is
appreciated. We all remember the advent
Of his chief literary performancc-the myste-
ries of Paris--and how eargcrly thousands
and millions in all parts of the world devour-
ed that wonderful and thrilling and magnif-
icent creation of the master intellect Of the
French. II was not, perhaps. as free from
blemishes as the severest Puritanical taste
could have desired, but its depth of feeling
and tragical splendor will cause it ever to re-
main monument to the abilities of its au-
thor.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01

YANKEE ALL OvER.-Bayard Taylor tells
of Yankee who was walking the streets Of
st. Petersburg on muddy day, when he
met the Grand Duke Constantine. Now the
sidewalk was not wide enough for two TO pass
and the street was very deep in filth.where-
upon the Yankee took a silver rouble from
his pocket, shook it in his closed hand, and
cried out: "Crown or tail 2" "Grown n gues-
scd the Duke. "Your Highness has won,"
said the Yankee and stepped into the mud.
The next day he was invited by the Grand
Duke to dinner.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01

Eg- The editor of Philadelphia paper
goes into ecstacies at tho idea of living in
the country. Hear him:
"Oh! the transcendant JOY Of publishing
and editing paper in so charming place as
Germantown and raising your own vegetables
and laying your o,Cn eggs:
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01
How TO PRESERVE PIE PLANT FOR WI,

How TO PREsERvE PIE PLANT FOR WIN
TER UsE.-"If it is not already too tough,
you should at once gather your plant and dry
it for winter. Strip it, cut it in bits an inch
or two long, string and dry it the same as ap-
pies. In the winter, soak and treat it like
dried apples, prepared to cooking exactly like
the fresh. II dries very small, but it will
swell up again, and be as tender and tart as
ever."
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01

IMPORT oE Iron FOR TEN YEARs.-We
are at present. next to England, the first
iron country in the world-England produ-
cling, as already stated 100000, we l,o0o,-
900 tons per annum. Assuming the average
price of iron to be S27 or even $50 we pro-
ducc annually TO the value of S27,Ooo,ooO
or S3O,OOO,OOO. From the following table
it will be seen that our imports of iron and
steel manufactures have gradually reached
nearly the same sum. The imports for
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01
Maxims of Washington.

The following maxims of Washington ought
to be printed in every newspaper In the land
at least once year:
Use no reproachful language against any
one, neither curses nor revilings.
Be not hasty to believe flying reports to the
disl laragemcnt of any one.
In your apparel be modest, and endeavor
rather to accommodate nature than to procure
admiration.
Keep to the fashions of your equals, such
as are civil and orderly with respect to time
and place.
Associate yourself with men of good quail
ity, if you esteem your reputation, for it is
better to be alone than in bad company.
Let your conversation be without malice or
envy, for it is n sign of tractable and COM
mendable spirit; and in all cases Of passion
permit reason to govern.
Use no base and rivolous things against
grown and learned men; nor difficult ques-
tions and subjects among the ignorant, nor
hard teings to be believed.
Speak not of doleful things in the time Of
mirth, hor at the table; speak not Of melan-
choly things, as death or wounds, and if 9TH
crs mention them, change, if you can, the
discourse.
Tell not your dreams to your intimate
friends.
Break not jest where none takes pleasure
in mirth.
Laugh not aloud, nor at all without occa-
sion.
Deride no mans fortune, though there
seem TO be much cause.
Speak not injurious words, neither in jest
nor in earnest.
Scoff at none, though they may give you
occasion.
Be not forward but friendly and courteous
the first to salute, hear and answer, and
be not pensive when it is time to converse.
Detract not from others, but neither be ex-
cessive in commencing.
Go not thither, where you know not wheth-
er you shall be welcomed or not.
Give no advice without first being asked,
and when desiIed do it briefly.
Reprehend not the imperfections of others
for that belongs to parents, masters and SUI
periors.
Speak not in an unknown tongue in com
pany, but in your own language; and that as
those of quality do, and not as the vulgar.
Sublime matters treat seriously.
Think before you speak, pronounce not
imperfectly, nor bring out your words too
hastily, but orderly and distinctly.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01

A NEW DoDeE.-The latest dodge to "raise
tho wind," is for one to carry package con-
tanning useless materials, sealed, and marked
"By Express" and get the boarding house
keeper to pay the charges, in the absence of
tho boardcr it is directed to. Several persons
have been swindled in this manner.
Boston Bee, August 81.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-09-01
EE-In the bull fighting days, blacksmith

II In Inc Dull hghtInB DAYS, DIacKsmItn
who was rearing bull pup, induced his old
father to 60 on all fous and initiate the BULL
The canine pupil pinned the old man by the
nose. The son, disregarding the paternal
roaring. exclaimed, "Hold him, Growler boy,
hold him bear it, fcyther, bear II It'll be
the making Of the pup"