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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1858-02-26
CHANDLER RICHARDS.

Solicitor aud Counselor AZ Law. Prose.
cutting Attorney for rho County Of Van Buren,.
Bounty Land aud Pension Agent. Contract.
drawn, and collecting promptly attended 20
Office in he Court House. 1o.tC
Par Jaw Michigan
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L.. G.. BUTLER Il co.

Wholesale and Retail dealers in American. Eng.
lish and German Hardware Also Iron Nails
and Glass Cooking, Paror and Box stoves.
Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware. Those wish.
ing to trade will please give us a call before pur
chasing elsewhere. $50. Paw Paw, Mich.
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MOORE'S
Newspaper
VOLUME TX. ION 1853.

! ENCELSIOR' its glorious motto,
and progress and Improvement It's
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useluinUos. Ee- evidonoa that il il nm
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please examine the papcr-com,.Io !,
both in contents and appearance, WI
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ing il of its class.
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INSURE YOUR
II ROPE RTY .
FIFE INSURANCE A GENCY.

Farmers Union lus. Company,
CAPITAL Fundamentally eco.
Continental Fise ana Marine ms. Co.
CAPITAL STOCK ............I,OOo 600.
New York Indemnity Insurance Company.
CAPITAL sTocK............,l5Ooo 600.
Washington Union lnsuroace Company.
RESOURCES ............ 100000
Clcycinnd Mutual Insurance Company.
CAPITAL sToCK. ............l5O,O 600.
The undersigned is duly authorized to take
risk" and issue policies, IN the above good and
!eliabic Insurance Companies. at as low rates o,
premium, as the nature ot the risks will admit.
LOSSES promptly aud equitably adjusted
Insure your buildings, that if they burn down
these Lard times" you will have the cash to put
them ur again 7. X. HARRISON, Agent
Office, 81 the " True Northorner" Office, north
side Of main street first door east Of the Post Office
l47.n
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LOCAL IATTERS.
Difference Adjusted.

Tho undersigned Committee to whom
was refused the matters Of difference ex-
;s'.rg COR the past yoa- between Rev A.
2 TIL, and r Smith in reference to
money paid at a donation visit, report
that upon investigation Of said difference
they find no bar to n perfect and Satisfac-
tory adjustment, Of ssid difficulty; and
that said difference this day Is mutually
settled.
Mr.. futile stated the entire discount or
loss sustained on the amount Of money re-
ceived at said donation, did not exceed
seventy-fro cents
Paw Paw, Feb 10, 1853.
Rob't. Morrison, Committee
e. N Curtiss, Of
j Andrews, Investigation
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RENIAMIN sIMsnNs-

Clock and Watch maker, and Jsve.er H6tlawrn.
Michigan. Repairing d0Et ia 'Ao best msrrrr
aud on rVasonablo tVln-s. !tt ~
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DISSOLUTION.

The ccpartncrship heretofore existing between
The subscribers, under the firm of T. f. PHELPS
e Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent
Either OF the parties arc authorized TO sign the
uamo of tie frn 20 give receipts Tor debts due the
f'm. p. +. PHELPS,
Decatur, Dec 10th, 1857. =. r. AVERY.
Iie-3m
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Il. II TGetoalf.

Late ofthe frm Of white & Metcalf, Utica, y. ~
AND MECHANICAL DETIsT.
KALAMAzOO. MICH.
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LOOK At TIE FIG UPES!

The best Lewiston, bleached cotton,
yard wide, at l2l cts.
The best Rascoe, bleached cotton, yard,
wide, az Ii cts
The best Uncas, bleached cotton, yard
wide, at 10 cts.
The best Laconia, blcachcd cotton,
7-Sths yard wide, at 7 cts
The best heavy cot'n Flannel, at II cts.
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VaIencies
at only -! cents per yard.

'J - NN'' pa '"Au'
" We have no Lo-:.-4. 3. "Jt"t,, auu
we say it boldly" there is NO better Doub-
lie Fold Union Merino Plaid in this coun-
try, than We sell at 80 cents per yard.
Cases of very good dark color prints
at 8 cents
Cases of first rate Fast color Prints,
at 10 cents.
Cases Of first rate Fast color Prints,
at ii cents
We have slippers for breakfast, dinner and
balls,
Shoes to set in, stand in and walk in,
Caters to dance in, firt in, and talk in,
Slippers in which to do nothing at all in,
Boots for Winter, Spring, Sum'r and Fall,
Boots and Shoes you must have, you all
know,
And the place to buy them, is at
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1858-02-26

Song Of the Rubbcrs.

Song Of the Rubbcrs.
Boys and Girls, Girls and boys,
Just keep quiet, hear the noise
Smiths making in this town,
He does the business right up brown.
Read the papers, night and day,
Sec what he has got to say
Boat his Rubbers, best in town,
Knocks prices right straight down.
Sixty two and half cents a pair
Is all they ask for RHbbers there,
-Four strapt sandals are no moro,
You never saw the like before.
And Smiths orders sell off square
For sixty two and half cents pair,
No "slciggle jigglc" at this store
We take no less, We ask 20 more
A new lot Of Tea just como to hand,
better than ever. Price 90 cents a pound.
= prime article Of
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DRIVE UP

and hitch. and take look 1t the Cheapest
'nd best DeLaiuos ever seen IN Paw Paw,
At only ten cents
This house was established IL years
ago, and was never known to cave in"
or "play baby" and never will so long as
we can sell magnificent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
Vfrrinia, in Case of Dissolution.

We are frank to say that if we believed,
tina. after a dissolution Of the Union, the
Southern Confederacy would reopen the "Slace
trade" then and in that case, we would urge
upon Virginia to seek no connection with
that onscderacy, until guarantee was given
that her interest in slavery would he protec-
ted tv her SISTERS" of the Southern con-
federacy. Shall Virginia dissolve this Union
for the avowed reason that the institution Of
slavery was not sufficiently protected, and
then connect herself with the Southern
confederacy, which, by opening the slave
trade, would destroy two thirds OF the value
of the Institution in the State? In the Fedc-
raj Union we arc induced to believe that sla'
yery is threatened with destruction by our
Northern enemies; while in the Southern
confederacy, if the councils Of the mad
caps of the Montgomery Convention are to
be potential, slavery in Virginia would be
certainly destroyed. This, then, is what
we would have our neigbbor understand by
cur MONDAYS article, which has attracted
30 much attention: that if our sisters" OF
the South entirely disregard the value OF the
greatest interest in Virginia, and Tor the
present and question: BILE advantage OF the
cotton interest, seek the destruction OF the
value of our slaves. it would demonstrate
that no family affection existed, and Nirg-
MIA should have GO part nor lot IN n contede-
racy so disreyardful of her Dterests.-R'sh-
,,0UH Euo,J;rsr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
From Central America.

Advices by the Aspinwall steamer at New
York, from Bogota. to the 24!h of April,
state that the Cass-uerran treaty bad passed
a second reading, and was then referred to a
committee. There was also bill before
Congress to repeal the law which went toto
operation in 1855. making the ports oil the
Isthmus free for twenty years.
The feeling in Nicaragua against the .ass-
Yrisarri treaty was very strong, and the
French agent was exertins bis influence
against its ratification.
A treaty, offensive and defensive, had been
signed between the States of Central Amerl-
CO, guaranteed by France.
President Martinez, we learn by the re-
cent arrival from Central America, bad re-
fused to sign the treaty with the uoited
S,stes, and had sent it back to the Nlcars-
guam Congress with notifications. The point
Martinez objected to vas the introduction OF
United States troops when that government
should deem it necessary for the protection
of the transit and her citizeus. Marines
wishes it changed 90 that the United States
cannot bring troops without the request OF
the government of Nicaragua.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
The Rains,

The Journal OF Commerce of Saturday last,
remarks, in reference to the weather;
THAT we are not completely drowned out,
is simply because forty days of continuous
rain do not necessarily make deluge; though
in this respect we are more fortunate than
many, for large part of the South has been
dsastrously flooded, and the Western prai-
ries are full of water. Illinois, lodiana,
Ohio, and Missouri have suffered most.
"The 9th instant was the .tortieM rainy
day in April ard May--just the length OF
ancient Noah's experience in hydraulics
and though at the end Of this period We DO
not look out upon a similar scene Of desola-
ton and ruin, yet like him we regard the
abatement of the waters with satisfaction.
This long and remarkable wet term ia,
however, not without precedent, as we learn
from the following memorandum in Wa'son's
Annals of Pniladel phia.-May lIoG-yolume
%, page 63l.
Remarkable for the absence Of the sun
for two weeks, and constantly damp or
rainy weather. 1t continued for fortytwo
days, being all the time q cold northeast
storm, and no sight of the sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
Expenditure. on Custom Houses.

In a late debate 10 the House of Represeu-
tatives, on appropriations for certain Custom
Houses. Hon. John Letcher, of Virginia,
brought to light some curious facts. One of
the PROPOSITIONS was for $500 900 for the Gus
tom house 10 New Orleans, and MIR. Letcher
showed that, while, in New York, the great
importing port OF this country, a custom
bouse was built for 81 10000, the custom
house in New Orleans had swallowed up 81
60, 900. and in all probability S2,OOO,OOO
more will be demanded to complete it. He
then mentioned Oswego, in New York, where
$4,000 has been already appropriated to
build custom house, and where Sl2,OOO
has been paid for job, and a contract made
to build it for 81 900. There is SS9 600 tor
which il was to have been completed, while
there has been already appropriated Sll3, 500,
and they are now asking for $4,000 more.
Worse than that, ut that point, after taking
the postage and the revenue, the Government
is annually left in debt 5000.
Mr.. Leteher then proceeded TO mention
other similar eases, and produced, deliberately
prepared statistical tables, showing the places
where custom houses, &C., have been hniohed
since 1850, the revenue collected at each,
cost of collection for the last fiscal year, with
total cost of building and, also, some points
10 regard to custom houses now constructing;
also with those which have been authorized,
but not commenced, &C., &c. Under the first
head, the total excess of cost of certain cue
tom houses over revenue, is $50 366.24. The
nice little port of Barnstable, Mass, figures
under this head with an excess OF cost over
revenue of so, 400 SIS. Under the latter
head, places where custom. houses are now
constructing" &C., a number Of ports are
mentioned, whose total cost is $50 900 more
than their revenue; and the remaining ia
bles show similar results. A great deal OF
money has been thrown away in this extrav
agant manner. We are glad that Mr.. Let
cher with his accustomed ability and bold
ness, keeps his keen eye upon the appropris-
tions, aud his strong hand upon the door of
the treasury. They do not get in now very
Often without a searching scrutiny, and
stout resistance, if necessary, from this hon
est and fearless representative, az well az
sagacous and rising statesman.--RichmoHd
DiSpdtch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
nIetamorphosi Of MiIL.

A gentleman visited the Mayors cfice yes
terday, bearing q cup which contained .
thick brown substance, inuitenslye 10 the
smell, but very disgusting TO the contcmpla-
ton Of an imaginative man with stomach
equeamish on the subject of swill milk, of
which fluid this mysterious compound WAS a
coagulatiOn. The visitor explained TO the
Mayor that the contents of the cup we're a
portion of what some milk purchased by
him had been changed into, by some I'M
known chemical transformation among the
ingredients thereof. He bought the milk OF
a man with q cart duly lettered aud number
ed, according to law, and inscribed Pure
Orange County Milk" His family used
some Of this deectable beverage for break
fast, and the remainder was placed in pan
and reserved for supper. When the good
housewife went to inspect her tactical trca-
sure in the evening, she was amazed to lind
that it had "suffered change" into some
thing strange" if not erich" The entire
mass had been metamOrpkOsed as above des-
crbed, the bulk having been but slightly
diminished in the process. The anomalous
stuff has been submitted to Prof. ledrlcks,
now of the Mayors Office, for chemical
analysis 1t is supposed, upon rough ex-
animation, that the principal component Of
the mixture is brown sugar, with which some
dealers are said TO be 10 the habit OF doctor
ing watered milk, to give it suitable con-
sistency and favor.-N. T. Jour. II Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

William Cbappell, member of the Wis
consin Senate, received $4,000 OF the La
Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad bribe, two
years ago, and was active in corrupting his
legislative associates. The Senate, at its re-
cent session, voted "a to s. that be was gull
ty, and Is to Q that he was unworthy OF seat
in the body. lie, however, retained his seat.
mass meeting at WATERFOWL, where he re-
sides, held without distinction Of party, unan-
imousy requested him to resign. lie reius-
ed. The Common Council of that city, ma
iority being bis political friends, made a sin
liar request by vote Of to D. But MIR. y.
would not comply.
News from Frazer's river, in the British
possessions confirming the late extraordIna-
ry accounts of the gold discoveries, has been
received. Several steamships loaded with
miners from all parts OF California have
started, and the rush is expected to Increase
as soon as the news from those who have al
ready left shall be received The mines ex-
tend over q great expause of country, and
are "placer" or surface diggings, similar t.
those in the early days Of California. They
reach across the line into American territory
to an unknown distance.
Sir Jno Pakington has offered to place Bril-
fish vessels at the disposal of men of science for
observing the great eclipse Of the sun which
will take place in September next. This
eclipse will be total, and its appearance will
be best seen ia South America, particularly
about Lima.
A meeting which was protracted through
five weeks, has just closed in Elizabeth City,
n. c. 1t was conducted by Rev. W. W.
Berry, of the NJ. +. Church. Fortysevcn
protested conversion, A. OF whom were re-
ceived into the Church.
The Presbytery Of Winchester Southern
Pres byteriau )at its late called meeting at Bun
ker's Hill, licensed Messrs. John w. NJ. ely
mer, r. l. McMurran, and Robert W alton,
to preach the Gospel.
The old frigate Constitution. cold Iron
Sides" has been repaired and coppered at
the Portsmouth On. Il. navy yard, and
will be set atlOat in day or two.
The postponement of the Land Sales in
Kansas till the lst and 18th Of November
next, has been officially announced.
J.J. Osborne died at New Orleans on tie
! 18th inst, of sunstroke, the first case report
ed there this season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
Romance In Real Life,

The Bucyrus (QhioJ Journal says that a
man living near there lost his wife some
years ago in Homer, New York, that they
had little girl which be gave to friend.
and left the country. lie was gone ten years,
aud returned, out could find no trace Of his
child. She had two marks by which he might
know her-one toe was gone, and she bad q
scar on her arm. The man gave her up as
lost to him. and finally settled near Bucyrus
and married. The rest We give from that
paper:
About SIX weeks ago be happened to pass
| by the room in his house occupied by ser
want grl who had resided with him for nearly
two years ut a time when she was about TO
retire, aud, the door being open, BIO saw her
foot. lie merely glanced at it, and happened
to notice that the little toe of the right foot
was missing. lie thought nothing of it at
the time, but after retiring, the idea struck
him that it might be the daughter be had
searched for 80 long. At first he dismissed
the thought as improbable. but it still forced
itself upon him, until finally be requested his
wife to 90 to the room and ascertain whether
or not marks of scald were upon her right
arm.
one went, BOu 10 Dlb lmmcnte uellS0t, re-
ported that the mark was there. The poor
man was 80 positive of her identity, that the
girl was awakened, and 10 the middle of the
night was questioned IA to her origin. She
could only tell them that she did not know
her parents, that her earliest recollections
we're that she had lived somewhere in the
East, with family named - banning the
family she had been left with by the woman
originally intrusted with her. and at their
death she was taken charge of by the over
seers of the poor, place provided for her,
and she had come to Bucyrus with family
and had supported heroelf by doing house
work since. This tailed SO nearly with the
already ascertained facts in the case that the
next day the father started east with her, and
visiting the different points she bad named,
asccrtained, to his great joy, that she was in
truth bis daughter. She is an extremely
beautiful girl, Of great natural intelligence
and, though totally uneducated, is still in-
teresting. She ia now at Granville, Ohio, re-
cevng an education 10 fit her for the new
station she has assumed in life"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
D.faIcntionsIn Tennessee.

Rumor was rife upon the streets yesterday
Of most astounding disclosures to be made
by the Legislative Committee now IN session
in this city, in regard to detalcatons, rob
berries and thefts, connecting names hitber-
to uDblemished even by suspicion with these
crimes RumOr says that the deialcatlons
run up to vast sums. The chief detnn'ter Is
the Secretary of State DR.. I. \. ". Burton
who has yam sed" The clerk ofthe COmpt.
rollers Office, also, is charged with stutsns his
POCKET witt coupons whenever he was IN want
of small change. The coupons we're lying
about loose" it is said, begging to be book.
ed. DR.. Burton has heretofore borne an ir7
reproachabIe character. and his lapse will he
source Of great modification to his family
and friends. 1t is attributed to fast living
and the ioils of iing.-Gailatin 7snm.)
Er
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
virginia Iron for Railroads.

We are glad to see that public attention is
being reused to the importance of using
American iron for railway purposes, instead
Of the miserable English article which
most unwise and suicidal policy on the
part of the American-and we may emphati-
cally say Nirginia--peOple has allowed to
be laid down on most Of the roads OF this
country. The lately published fact that the
iron fret laid down taceHty-eiyM years ago on
the Boston and Providence road is yet in
excellent condition, though in contant use,
and weighing only 45 lbs. TO the yard is OF
significant importance. The secret of this
DURABILITY lies in the simple fact that the ma
terial of these rails was of good qualiy.--
Had such policy been pursued in this couu-
try--and especially in this State, that our
American iron mines would have been open
ened to competition in railway iron, this OK
cellent quality would have been kept up
Instead of this however the matter of quality
was entirely overlooked, and the English
manufacture was entirely relied upon, simply
because they could produce given quantity
at less sum than it could be afforded for
here .--LynchbTg TUginian.