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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-08-28

Mr.. Graham, chairman Of the Com to nom
mate officers, reported the following list the
report was accepted and adopted
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-08-28

JVr The editor Of the Burlington Sotaa
assures us that zee might hare had some good
liquor if he had only known chow long the
smell would have been remembered Then
the Sentinel man would have violated the law
Perhaps this viii account for the following
frank avowal
The Iuehman asks why the Scufiu,l docs not "pro-
pose some p0fetf substitute for the Maine Law" RJe1
Is Che beet substitute we know Of for the prcscnt-B0-
hngtol Neatuek
Thank YOU We now understand the
meaning Of the Sham Democratic resolution
on the liquor law. They don't mean pure
liquor, nor restraints against bad liquor-but
"rPcai for ne present We rather think
that "lor the present it is best to keep tho
Shams out Of the Legislature
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1857-08-28

The Shams are insulting Gen. JACKSON
comparing him to the "littlo giant -
The Davenport Democrat declares chat Douglas 4.
more Jackson like ia Die disposition than amy other ly
ing Statesman"
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Cuatcbman y State 5ournaI.

BY j.. p. WALTON.
MONTPELIER, AUGUST %, 1857.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-12

AN IRISH VERDIcT-In an Irish story in
Bentley's Miscellany, murdered schoolmas-
ter is said to have been found dead in tho
road with his head ull of fractions.
Pm thinkns it's shoc-asidc,' said Larry.
The horseshoe, was itT
No, aanua,' said Larry, shoe aside is
Latin for cutting your throat
'Rut he didn't cut his throat said the Wild
ow.
Sure, t's all onc,' said Larry, whether
he did il with razhir on his throat, or n
hammer on his head. It's shoc-asidc ell the
same
.But there was no hammer found
'No-but hc might have had the hammer
after he did il, TO throw off the disgrace Of
the shcc-aside.'
But wasn't there any life in him when he
was fundp
Not u taste. The crrowners sot on him,
and he ! ever said word against it, and If
he was alive he would
And didn't they find anything at all 2
Nothing but the vardict.'
And was j, that that kilt himf
NO, my dear, twas the crack on the head
Int the vardict was, twas done, and some
body dono it, and they were blackguards
whoever they were, and unknown
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FREAKS OF THE INsAsE.-OM DR..

- FREAKS OF THE INsANE.-Old Dr..
Rush, of Philadelphia used to relate sing'-
lar case Of monomania in patient in the
Philadelphia Hospital. He took it into his
head that he was painter, and resolutely re-
rIIsrd rOr iory time, ,irougu possessing n'ie
organ of speech, to utter word. The Doc
tor one day enierod his apartment, aud found
him skctching on slip of paper really bcauti-
ful rose; for he bad by long practice acquired
much skill in the art pictorial, and was very
proud of the accomplishment. One day a
thought struck DR.. Ru that ho would eur
prise him into voice by dis!'raislng his labors,
and he resolved to try.
"You are painting verv handsom cabbage
there my fricnI," he observed to the maniac!
"Cabage! good gracious old gentleman !
Does that look like n Cabbaqe9 Why, sir.
you are q fool That's a rose, and its II good
one, toow
1t was not long before the patient was well.
His train of silent thought was broken, and
he returned home.
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: HILLsDALE, MICH, TUESDAY, MAYola. 1857.

splendid residences in Boston, thcrc was a
wedding, the groom was William Argensen,
the bride Julia Huntington. That night of
horror had becom the parent of love stron-
ger than dcath-morc enduring than life,
and before that love the naughty pride of
Julius mother had melted away like snow be.
fore the sunshine. The noble young noun.
taincer, for the sake Of that love left the hills
and valleys he loved, and in celebrated uni.
vcrsity, his mind, already rich in the royal
gifts of Natures God. became refined in the
flames Of heanvensent knowledge.
They arc very happy now in their gorgeous
home-that fair young wife and her noble
husband; and often do they bless that for.
tune that caused them to pass THAT NIGHT
UPON THE WINNrpIssEooEE. Hrr
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-12
THE MARRrAeE FEE.-The late I

--THE MARRIAGE FEE.-The late DR..
Boynton was once disputing with n farmer
about the case which q minister earned mon
ey
SNOW" said the farmer, "when you are
called on to marry a couple, you never ex-
pcct less sum than three dollars, and some.
times get ten dollars-this for few minutes
service"
"Poop replied the doctoi 81 would agree
to give you half of my next marriage fee for
bushel Of potatoes"
every WE'LL" said the farmer, "fll take
your offer, and send you the potatoes."
A few DAYS afterwards, tho doctor was
called on to splice a loving couple from Dog
town. n place about four miles from where
he lived. When the ceremony was over the
bridegroom said to the worthy minister:
"Wrll, parson, 'spse ! must fork over
something for your trouble. What say you
to taking ole Of my terrier pupsl The best
breed, tell you, in the country. Shocking
nice to have in n barn. Wrth full five dol
lars--and | s'posc figure 2 would do for the
splice, CHI"
The drctor to X the pup with JOY. The
Joke was too good; he hastened TO the far
mer, saying:
snow. friend. here is my fee-how shall
we divide itp
The farmer rplishes the joke So well, that
he increased the potatoes 70 half dozen
bushels.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-12
For the Standard.
Light Affections.
Dr IDA ST. CLARE.

DY IDA ST. CLARE.
"for our light slictions which are but for momen,
y'ory." e-
Must surrender name Of mighty zoe
For gfiefs lifke mine, which In such torrents nows
Keen anguish which strive In vain to quelI,
Sorrows whose depths no human tongue can tcll;-
"Thess light sfnictionsi" then thought Of all
The hopes that rose and glitiercd but to fall.
Designs of future bliss, 70 OF enjoyed,
Fond expectations, born TO be destroyed;
Hours Of devotion at affections shrine.
Deeming the idol ever would bc mine;
Long seepless nights Of suffering intense,
Watching beside the iovsd with suspense;
imploing plying Heaven, to spare the stroke
Which ends the ruin Of heart nign broke;
The hour, alasi when Death that sweet voice hushed
And left my young heart d solate and crushed;
"But Tor momentF Days and weeks have aown,
And s'ill weep that am all alone
And while In fancy, ages onward roll,
No star OF JOY iruminates my soul.
The birth and exit of revolving yeara
greet alike, with sorrow, signs and tesrs.-
Oh sscred page' DO peruso arigh,a
'Butfo momentf" These Affections 'Tightp'
Again llookedi-transported and amazed,
InouBn sun auu Iuvvu -sso sv"S, 'ss
For iods unbounded glory the light.
Ch yes, saw In vision Esen's bowers
Landscapes, besprinkled with uniadirg flowers;
The living streams, heard them as they rolled
saw tho gates of pearl and streets of gold;
There the redeemed were chanting joyful lays,
And yielding TO their King perpetual praise.
There the iOvsd, to whom my heart still cllngs,
Sweeping, With skilful hand, Tyres strings,
tried ia vain, those rapturous, to hear,
For Heavens strains may greet no mortal ear.
longed to dwell within those mansions fair,
That far exceeding weight Of Joy 10 share;
or pleasures there were strangers 70 decay,
And nil that grandeur fadpth nOt
gazed intently on the golden throne,
The splendid hues which the cirong zone,
The threads, so interwoven, of unclouded light.
Until my eyes were daszled ct the sight;
Then re urncd TO weigh my grief sgsin
With that vast nood Of glory, but 'twere vain.
A whirlwind with sigh, might compare,
Tho frailest bubble with weight Of ART
Yes, could recok things Of time and senss,
But not my transient woe, with Joy Immense.
And what all my evansscent tears
To bliss, unmessurej by the fight of years.
"Yet," crushed before the moth, 81 seek relief
Beneath the mighty load of present grief"
Oh teoul who wept DER Lazarus humble grave,
Ny saviou dear; thy sympathy crave;
Thou Tnowest the suierings Of the human heart,
And Thou alone canst hesl the cruel smart.
Let me more closely cling to tbce, and rest
Ny weary aching head upon thy bresst.
Oh take my hand, aud guide me Ger the road
That leads to Parspise, thine own abode.
Give a seat amid the choral band
And while tune it to sersphic lays,
And ever chant my great Redeemei's praise;
"rn own the love that could such plans employ.
And work from light affections endless Joy"
Algansee, May, 1857.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-12

END OF THE INpIAE WAR.-Wc have been
favored by Rev. Mr.. Anderson, Of this city.
with m extract from n letter dated April 2lst.
from Mankaio, near the scat Of the Indian
war in Minnesota, which announces that all
apprehension Of further trouble is at an end,
and that business in all that region has re-
turned To its wonted channels. The writer,
who is responsible g"nrlenan, assures his
friend that thern need be no fear of a repcti
ton of the attacks Of the savagcs, and tha
emigration may come on.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-12

New REMEDY.-Dr. William Fields, Of
Wilmington, Del. has publicly stated that
forty i've out of fifty cases Of scarlet fever and
small pox can be cured with yeast His dose
for AN adult is a table spoonful three times a
day, diluted and sweetened. In scarlatina
he garges the throat with yeast, and in small
pox follows milk diet throughout the dis
case.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-12

Rg A very tall man was in tho streets Of
Boston. when m old lady who admired his
gigantic stature addressed him: "Misier'
were Won large wh"n you were small y
ayes, marin, was considered big when
wis little"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-12

ET 60 il strong when you advertise
business is like architeoture--its best suppor-
tcrs arc its columns.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-12

One year later, sud in ono Of tho most
asu-ig1 fQk 10 49,,
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-12

From the Michigan Farmer sos sss.@
The Agricultural C0lleae~ ~ s1.sfi

During thl past mouth we paid vkit 70
the State Capital for the purpose OF exsmin.
ing in propria persona, the condition and
prospects Of the Agricultural College, and
the amount Of progress which has been made,
to ut it for the reception Of pupils and sbs
their instruction, and also by actual survey
to understand the condition Of the farru, pre-.
vious to the opening Of the institution. =
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-12
UILLsDALE EXCHANGE.

BY W. y. IlfG
OPPOSITE PASSENGER house, CONNECTED WITTY PLANK
WALK AND FRgE OMNIBUS WHICH GUESTS ARE INVITED.
good Livery and Convean to part OF the country
reason BILE terms.
Cash paT Tor Coarse Grain and Provisions.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-12

UNITED STATES EXPRESS AJOihI stOCh COMPANY.
Capital, S5OO,OOO.
OVER NEW YORK AND ERIE RAILROAD.
FJNHE rapid reliable and oftravebe-
tween New York and the other Atlantic cities and the
eat West The Company prepared TO do general
New York. Dunkrk, Buffalo, Ceye-
land Columbgs Cincinnati Toledo Chicago and ST. Louis
Two enve New York daily for the above named
cities charge of Special Messengers with Bank Note Drafts
and all kinds of Merchandise.
In Principal OHiccs.
50 Broadway, is Seneca ST., Cor. Pearl,
New York. Buffalo.
Proprictors and Directors.
BIN. Barney, E.P: Williams,
I. Mckay a. H. Barney.
once one door south Of illsdale Exchange, illsdale
uI25y1 S. CHANDLER CO., Agent.
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Having rebuilt and replenished, present our patron
and fiie, with the above Card hoping better meet
the reception of guests and inc business by
close attention Returning thanks for past patronage
we invite encouragement for the future.
Hisdale. March 2. 1857. W. o. HOEG.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-05-12

SHATTUCk'S HOTEL.
BY ~HIFri OK, ~ BIO.
Corner Main aud otslppositc Court ouse Square.
HILI.SDAIE, MICH.
The Subscribers habng purchased this House. aud newly
fitted furnished it comfort aud convenience OF the
the public would solicit their patronage.
sUA ATruCK L. B.s
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FREMONT HOUSE.


n. NJ. FOLSOM, Proprietor.
Randolph Street and Jefferson Avenue, nearly
pOsite Freman's Hail. DETROIT, MICH.
PLANK ROAD HOUSE.
A. Vinecore Proprietor This House is situated in Reading
on the Hsdae Indiana Plank Road, and Is fitted
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-06
mo. 0s7.l
BY the President OF the United states.

TN pursuance of the provisions Of the Sd section
United states 20 cause 10 be surveyed land in the Territory
belonging halfbreeds mixed boods
july H. iss4 JAMES BUCHANAN President United
hereby declare ana s - ln public s@s VIII
sofa, the peods hereinafter designated 10 wit
March next disposal public situated within
following named townships and fractional townships IN The
ab mixed boods Of the Daeoah
ton OF Indians, viz:
Sor fas ba, lins and es. Of A p,iac.,al ssd,aa
township hundred eleven,
township eleven,
The INDICATED tracts hundred and eleven
and one hundred and twelve, Of range Twelve
townships hundred and twelve and hundred and t
teen, OF range thirteen - 15f t.
that township hundred and twelve and fractional
ship hundred and thirteen within tho above
The part townships hundred
eleven and hundred and wsye within the above
serve, OF range nftecn.
At the land Office FAmnAur commencing day
March next for the disposal Of the public lands situated within the
serve for the or OF the Deo.h Sioux
ton OF Indians, viz
NorA Of the Of th principal neridiaa
The Indicated that part Of fractional township hundred
and within the above mentioned Of
os and nine and swn 0ns hundred
within the above mentioned reserve Of ten.
within the mentioned and townships hundred
and nine and one hundred and ten Of range eleven.
The Indicated tracts In that OF townships and
eight and hundred and within the mentioned
and in township hundred and ten Of range twelve
The INDICATED tracts that townships and
nine and hundred and ton within the
thirteen
The Indicated thai Of township hundred
within the above mentioned reserve Of range
The that part township hundred aud
within the above mentioned reserve Of range nftoen
la accordance with the provisions the Of July ~ 1854
before referred will be allowed
the mentioned lands until after they have been offered pub
lie sale and become subject to private entry.
The offering the above lands will be commenced the
pointed will proceed in the order in which they
shall be kept longer than weeks and private
entry Of OF the lands will be admitted until after the expiration
Given hand the city OF Washington sixteenth day
Of September, Don thousand eight hundred and h
JAMES BUCHANAN.
by the President.
THos A. HgSDucKs,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Sep 19--1aw3m [Int&Starl
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Proposals for Erecting Marine Barracks Mt
Pensacola, Florida.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
Washington, September 81, 1851

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, September 81, 1857.
GEALED PROPOSALS, endorsed Proposals for
~ building Barracks at Pensacola Florida will be
department until the 9th day Of November 1857 at
Of tho Marine Barracks authorized
Florida according the plans and spech
OF the Navy Department. copies OF
yards Portsmouth, Hampshire Boston, New York; Phidcl
phL Norfolk, Pensacola, and the Navy department
proposals for furnishing all the materials and
satisfactory the who may be
by the Navy department suernend the sae and the
department the right reject Of the proposals
quircs It,
work and the materials de-
paid time time the work
made and certified by the superintendent the
tho United States cent retained until the compile
the work by the said supcrn
department. forfeited the Of
conract provided that bill shall be made for amount
than i've thousand dollars.
accompanied by written guarantee signed
responsible persons crtncd to be by agent post
other officer Of the United States in
thousand dollars that the bidder will when required
accepted mud bond with
and sufficient security for It's faithful performance
Bidders invited the aud specifications at tho
Offices herein before mentioned.
The be scaled and addressed 10 this department.
plainly endorsed Proposals for building Marine Barracks at PEN
sacola Florida asge3f'
only may accepted will be notified and
the will be forwarded thereafter practicable,
which he will required execute within days after It's receipt
tho office named by him.
All the above be completed In all respects according to
plans specifications within twelve months from and after the
date of the contract.
ISAAC TOUCEY,
24-2awt6th Nov Secretary Of the Navy
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PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES.

ouAnrrnxasrxRs oyy1cx MARINE CoRps
Washington, Sept II, 1857
GEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this
supplying corps tho following during
fiscal year ending 30th June, 1858, viz
500 Ito 500 uniform caps, complete
1000 to 1000 patent leather stocks.
pvatcs coats complete navy blue cloth
indigo dyc--to be chemically tested
30 to 100 sergcants' uniform coats, (snmo above)
so to 100 musicians scarlet CLOTH cochnca dyeo BIO
100 to 200 pairs non commissioned officers epauottes
500 to 800 pairs brass centre straps.
SO red sashes
1000 to 1000 pairs linen overals.
1000 to 1000 linen shirts.
marine blankets, (gray)
500 to 800 knhpsacks
500 to 500 marine fatigue the cloth 10 be blue nd
go dye, and chemically tested.
1000 500 flannel shirts. sET
500 to 1000 pairs wooen overalls blue kerscy.
500 to 1000 woollen jackets, do.
800 to 500 watch or great coats do.
500 to 1000 pairs Canton flannel drawers
s5to 90 musicians jackets scarlet CLOTH cochinca dyeto
DO chemically tested
Samples may application at this
fee at the office Of the assistant quarterser marine lso
Spruce street. Philadelphia
rial used for manufacturing overas &c. hand the
Of entering into contract at the contract prices thereof
and must be explicitly understood that critical inspection viii DO
all articles furnished fit and quality and that articles
which up sample will rejected hIowh upon
The quarermase right increase
mns the quantity named above as the exgenc or interests OF the
service demand
Proposals to be TO the Of the Marine
Corps Washington c. and endorsed Proposals for supplies
The papers publishing this advertisement win send the paper
tanning tho insertion this onico for examination accompanied
by duplicate account tho the rate 70 cents for 900
st insertion and 37 300 for all subsequent
Inelgcnccr, sar' Estates Washington;
'Agus' Portland, Name Fatrotn Concord N H.; "Gazcc
Portsmouth, H "Posto and Courier Boston, MASS dge
por, Farmer Conn "Day Nows and ilas Now York
pha Pa; Patriot" Harrisburg, Pa Republican, Baltimore,
Statesman and Argus Norfolk, Va "Democratn Pensacola
Fla Courer" and "orioanan New Orleans I viii publish the
above three times per week until the 22d October.
18-3tawt22Oct
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TOMPLETlON of Panama Railroad Reduction
~ of fare to CaloniaUnted mail steamships
York for Anwa the 9th and Goth month"; connecting
with mail steamers from Panama to San Francisco.
These steamships have been inspected approved Navy
Department, and guaranty speed and safety. f&4a
The Panama railroad az miles long) completed from
ocean, and crossed In baggage passengers
checked In New York through Francisco
embarked Panama by the
money paid In New York all expenses Of the trip.
Reserve steamers kept
Francisco detention accident
entirely reliable.
Passengers leave Panama the they Aspnwa
Conductors through steamer charge
and children without other protectors.
For through tickets tho apply agency
West street New York, to W. RAYMOND.
8-du y
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. For Kansas and Missouri River.

TIME PACIFIC RAILROAD is now running two
II daily between st. city, connecting
with the Lightning ne Of Missouri packets that
city daily the arrival OF the mails
and passengers for Bonneville Glasgow lexington
WORTH Weston, 81, Joseph aud all points
Through from Louis hours,
hours ahead Of beats starting from St. Louis.
The Lightning Limo packets
being schedule with
delayed waiting freight Through
tickets BIO purchased in tho principal cities the United States
at the Offices in ST. Louis. T. McKISSICK,
May 22--du ASST Sup't
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UNITED STATES NAVAL COURT oP INQUIRY,
Washington, February rs, 1857

TNIE judge advocate gives notice. for the informa-
Il Of PARTIES coming before the tho LIST
the act Of January 49, 1857 that they will respectively advised
the department when their shall have been referred the
court and that Is desirable that themselves they
should list
sire to have summoned specifying which OF the respective heads
nness for the service" mentioned
to be applied respectively suggesting delay
which may be requircd and In of what Witnesses
j. NJ CARLISLE, Judge Advocate.
Feb 2st-H 9aas Em
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S2Inn0 O0
STAFFORD II. PARKER, Register,
GEORGE w. MUNF0RD,
Secretary or the Commonwe I'LL Of Virginia.

: y y
certificates who desire redeem by attor
residing limits Of the United States acknow
minister pcnpotcniary charge dalrcs
appointed by
United States foreign country before
the country other
magistrate corporation therein II residing
before Justice OF the
public by tho Of
Virginia all the certificate must be delivered
RICHMOND Va, July 81, 1857. July 3l--law3m