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Ages Ofo Public Men.

President Buchanan was 8S years old
on the 18th day of November 1860.
Vice President Breckenridge was SO
years old on the 10th day of Jan. 1860.
Simeon Cameron in his Goth year.
Stephen A. Douglas was 46 yeas Of
ago on the 23 of April last.
Lewis Cass Is ncary 81 years old.
Caleb Gushing is in his 60th year.
Howell Cobb was As years old on tho
7th September.
VIM. II. Seward is in his Goth year.
Franklin Pierce is SIS years old.
Robert Field Stockton is 40 years old &.
Johr G. Fremont was so years Of age
on the 9th Of Jan 1860.
John Bell is 81 years old.
John j. Critienden was 73 years old in
September.
Alexander II Stephens will bc 5s years
old next Feb.
James L. Orr was AZ years old on the
18th of May last.
Jesse D. Bright is in his 47th year.
Augustus C. Dodge is about a. years
old.
James Shields i, Co years old.
Isaac Toucey is 81 years old.
Henry A. Wise is in his SD year.
Robert M. T. Hunter is nearly 20 years
old.
Robert Toombs was 46 years of are on
the 7th Of July last.
John NJ. Read is over go years ofage
Daniel S. Dickerion is 50 years Of age. q.
Horatio Seymour Is about so years old,
John f. Wool is about So years Of age.
John Sidell is in lis Sc year.
Nathaniel p. Banks was So years old
in Jan last.
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NO. 696.

The RoMANcE or CsIar.-It will bo
remembered that J. B. Cr ss, the notet!
forger, who was arrested ut Pittsburgh the.
other day, had with him slave go nearly
white that his African lineage was not sus'
pccted, any moro than his civil status. II
now seems that tho negro, whose name n
Robert Burnell, was formerly well knowu
in Lyrchburg, Va, az q bar tender 10 thu
hotels, and was very popular He wa'
purchased Of his owner in the sumG.er Of
1857 by Cross, who represented himself
rs New Orleans hroi.er, saying that bo
was subject to fits, and desired an intel,.
gent and trust worthy servant to DO with
him at all times. He paid sl,5C0 for
Bob, between whom and himself a mutua!
liking had previously sprung up. After
leaving Lynchburgh, Bob says they went
to Paris, where he lost his master. aud
had to seek employment in tho family Of
Judge Mason. the United States Minister.
He remained with Judge Mason till tho
death Of that gentleman, wss with him
when he died, closed his eyes and shloud
ed him, and returned with remains to this
country. A day or two after his Arrival
in New York city he accidentally met with
his master, the two being mutually pleas
cd with the meeting. Not lorg aftcrward"
Cross sent him 10 Paris on business, 20
remained lhrre few weeks, AMI then re
turned to this country. Was in Italy somo
time, and in the vicinity Of Solferiuo
when that memorable battle was fought.
On Thursday last Bob very unexpected
~ made his appearance in Lynchburg.
The object Of his visit is TO raise sl,400,
for which he is to be mortgaged. He has
a power Of attorney from his owner, auth
orizing him 10 make this arrangement.
The written instrument also direct. that
$50 of the money shall be handed over to
Bob, and the remainder sent to Cross. q,
Philadelphia. When it was iutimatcd 20
Bob that it was dangerous to invest money
in man so white as himself he replied
that he "considered himself gentleman,
and would remain the faithful elare of any
one who would pay the desired sum OF
money" He processes to have urbounde!
confidence in the honor Of bis master, us
we'll as his ability to extricate himself from
his present difficulties. He says that ever
since he left Lynchburg be has passed fox
a white man, and has never associa'ed witi'
persons of the African race.
Boston journal
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1860-02-21

THE DELIGnTs OF DEMERARA The
men in Domerara ale never angry and the
women never cross. Life flows along on a
perpetual stream Of love, smiles, cham
pagne, and small talk Everybody has
enough of everything. The only persons
who do not thrive are the doctors; and for
them, as the country affords them so little
10 do, the local government, no doubt,
provides liberal pensions. The form of
government is q mild despotism, tempered
by sugar. The governor is the father Of
tho people, and the governors wife the
mother. The colony forms itself into a
large family, which gathers itself together
peacefully under parental wings. They
have no noisy sessions OF Parliament as in
Jamaica, no money squabblcs, as in Bar.
BADGES. A clean bill Of health, surplus
in the colonial treasury, a rich soil. a
thriving trade, and happy people. These
are the blessings which attend the fortu-
nate man who has cast his lot on this pros
porous shore. Such is Demerars as it is
made to appear to stranger.
TMr. Trollope's West Indies.
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Correspondence Of the illinois State Journal;
Exciting AT Or In Church..A Man Ate
temp,s 20 Commit Suicide Before the
Congi egatiOn. 49,

Exciting All Or In ChurchssA Man Ate
tempss 10 Commit Suicide Before the
Cong egation. 49,
SUMMER, Lawrence Co., ILL.,, Feb. o, go.
A very singular affair occurred in this
place yesterday, the particulars Of which l
hasten to give you. For some weeks past
q religious revival has been in progress In
our midst, services having been held every
day and evening for about two weeks, and
as might be readily supposed, and excite
ment was created, and many "bardened"
sinners joined the Church, New lights
On yesterday morning. divine service,
which began at half past ten o'clock, when
the house was crowded, and the preacher
in the middle Of his discourse. q young
man named William Barlow, seated in tho
congregation, attempted to commit suicide
by cutting his throat with a pocket knife.
H. first cut the principle 'rtcry in each
arm, and then inflicted horrible cash in
the throat, aiming no doubt, to cut the
jungular vein, but not knowing tho exact
location, missed it. When first discovered
he was seen holding his head on his left
hand, while the blood was trckling down
his mech and arms. When asked about
it, he insisted that nothing was the matter,
and requested to be left alone. He was
carried out and soon tainted. On baing
restored to consciousness, he called for the
knife, saying, II will soon finish it,"
The unfortunate man assigned no reason
for this rash act. But the general mpres.
sion is that he was laboripg uLder fit Of
insanity, or more probably, religious ex
element. Your correspondent had long
conversation with him the evening before
aud was with him until late hour, du.
ring which time he showed no sign of
mental arrangement. He had been in
Sumner but about year, and was doing
good business at his calling (piastering.)
Mr.. Barlow is about twenty two years of
age. a strictly temperate man, and much
respected by those who knew him. At
present his physician thinks there is pos-
ibility of bis recovering, but if he should it
will be regarded as almost miracle.
AS may be expected, this scene throw
the congregation into confusion, and the
remainder Of the morning rvices was o.
mittcd
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Whisky Selling Under Difficulties.

The Bedford (Ind } Independent says
that at the recent term of the Court of
Common Pleas, of Owen county, thirty
informatirns were filed agains DR.. Rogers,
druggist, for selling intoxicating liquors to
minors; eighteen against DR.. McCrary, for
the same offense, and nine hundred and
sixty against Jacob Youag, who sells rifle
whisky in Gospor.
Nearly all these informations will be
substantiated by unimpeachable evidence
The fine for selling intoxicating liquors II
q minor is not 10 s than five nor more than
one hundred dollars, "to which the court
or jury trying the cause may add imprison.
ment in the county Jail for any determin.
ed period not exceeding thirty days.
Suppose all these cases against Young shall
be sustained, the fines alone will amount
to $4,000. The cost will at least double
this amount. The fines and costs ther
will amount TO at least $4,000.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1860-02-21

Hr nan TIE LrrrIr VoucHrR IN HIS
pocvrrwI- lived in this oitv several
roo,. oao He dealt in horses carriaoas.
&c Hearing of a good chance to seli
huooies nm West he embarked with lot
for hat "grea," country Al Toledo he
took a Micbigan southern train. Some.
body had. bv wav of n Joke. warned him
AGAINST tho conductor Of that particular
tain telling him that said conductor had
an eccentric way of taking up tickets at
tho booinnino of the Journey and of deny.
;ng that be had done so. and demanding
fare at tho end thereof. This the confid
inc i swallowed. He determined
not 10 be swindled in this way. and so
when the conductor came around and ask.
I'D him Ger b;s ticket bo declined giving il
nm The conductor insisted-I- still
rcf,sed awe oot the little voucher in
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1860-02-21
Don't go South.

Hugh Hastings, of the Albany Kaick
erbocker, who has the blood Of the O.
Flagherty's in his veins, gets off the fol.
lowing: The South is no place for Irish
men. Patrick has 40 taste for "nagers.' y
and Soutberncrs have no love for men VINO
hate human servituie. Two Irishmcn
have just returned from the land Of chival
ry md niggers, each carrying the marks
of thirty nine lashcs on their backs, cover
ed with a coat of tar and feathers, for hsv
ing expressed opinions against slavery -
The following advice from Bridget O'Fiagh
erty. we trust, will be needed 10y every son
of Erin:
Arrah; Paddy me jewel, don't go TO the South,
For an lrishman there dare not open his mouth;
Ii n word about nagers he'd happen to say,
They would lynch him al once, without nI delay
Jf 10 lacked for u coat. they'd not let hin, 60 far
Without giving hnn one made Of feathers and tar:
And they'd give him still more, without thinking
IL wrong,
Such as thirty nine lashes TO help him along.
You may talk Of this country the land Of the free.
Bu, such freedom ms that don't exactly suit no;
And sooner much longer this way To remain,
would rather 90 back 10 ould Ireland again.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1860-02-21

THE Power OF READING. .-Benjamin
Franklin tells us, in one OF his letters, that
when he was boy, little book fell into
his hands, entitled ESSAYS to do Good, by
Cotton Mather. 1t was tattered and torn,
and several leaves were missing "But
the remainder" he says, "gave me such a
turn Of thinking rs to have an influence
on my conduct through life; for | have
always set greater value on the character
of doer Of good than any other kind of
reputation; and il have been useful
citizen, the public owes all the advantage
cf it to the little book" Jeremy Bentham
mentions that the current Of his thoughts
and studies was directed for life by r single
phrase that caught my eye at The end OF a
pamphlet, "The greatest good to the great
est number" There are single sentences
in the New Testament that have awaken
cd to spiritual life hundreds cf millions Of
dormant souls.
In things Of less moment reading has a
wondrous power. George Law, boy on
his fathers farm, met an old and unknown
book, which told the story Of farmers
son, WHO went away 10 sPeh HE loituuc, {,
and came home after many years absence,
rich !ran, ard gave great sums of money
to all of his relations. From that mo-
ment George was uneasy, till he set out
on his adventures to initiate adv 'nturer -
He lived over again the life he had read
of, and actually did return a millionaire,
and paid all his fathers debts. Robinson
Crusoe has sent to sea more sailors than
the press gang. The story about little
George Washington telling the truth about
the batchet and the plum tree has made
many truth.teller. We owe all the
Waverly Novel, to SCOTS early reading Of
the old traditions and legends; and the
whole body Of pastoral fiction came from
Addson's Sketches Of Sir Rogey De Co.
verly in the Spectator. But illustrations
are numberless. Trcmbe ye who write,
and who publish writing. A pamphlet
has prccipitated revolution. a para.
graph may qucnch or kindIe the celestial
spark in human-in myriads OF souls.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1860-02-21

Gy- We are glad to see at the u ard
OF Education have made some very excel
lent appointments in the newly organized
Agricultural College, and that tho Instiin
ton ia about to begin new Term WITH
flalerng prospects Of success. The pn2
lie at large will be glad to learn that }. G.
Holme', Esq, has been appointed to inc
Horticultural Department, and James BAL
lev ESD, of Oakland county to the super
inteudcnce Of The farm. Professor Fisk
sill fills the chair Of Chemist y, and Prc-
fessor Abbot has been appointed to that
Of Civil and Rural Engineering. Other
appointments will soon be made. We m
derstaud tha, the Board have consented h.
admit students from other States, sn6ject
to distinct laws and regulations. as sey'
cra applications for admission 20 the Col
lego have been made from neighborinS
States the latter decision viii meet the ar'
probation of the public. The next term
commences on Wednesday, the goth OF
FebruaryI-Detfoit Tribune.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1860-02-21
Chickens of a new breed. called "EcliI

Chickens Of new breed, called "Eclip-
tendean," are being introduced into this
country from abroad. Instead Of feathers,
they are oovereu with hair like that Of
lap dogs, very white soft and beautiful,
and have curious red ornaments on their
heads. The Wheeling Intelligence of a
late date, describes couple which had
been brought to that place on the road TO
Pittsburgh, for some fowl fancier who had
imported them.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1860-02-21
New WAY OF FILLING AN Ice HoUsE

NEW WAY OF FILLING AN Ice HOUSE.
Mr.. Goodwin Of Hartford, Conn, propo.
ses to supply that city with ice tho coming
Summer. He manufactures it il this way !:
lie is supplied with excellent water from
a spring, at considerable distance above
his house. Connected with pipe which
supplies the latter is branch pipe lead.
ing to the ice house, across which it is ex.
tended. Within this ice.house, this pipe
is pierced by twenty or thirty small holes
from which as many fino jets Of water rise
to the roof, falling back in drops over the
whole bottom surface Of the house. These
jets are only let on when the weather is
cold, and the doors and ventiators being
open, the water freezes as it falls, and in a
few days, or weeks at the furtbest, the
house is filed with single block Of per.
fectly pure, transparent ice. Mr.. Good.
wins ice keeps through the entire season,
with much less waste than that packed in
the ordinary way. II costs him merely
nothing.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1860-02-21

ay John Dean and "his Mary Ana
have again come 10 the surface in New
York, in one Of those suits arising out Of
the suit of John Dean TO get possession Of
his wife. The present suit is an aItenr'
BY Mr.. Boxer to foreelose muIgsss
vhich he Las assigned to his sor IL kP
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1860-02-21

SALT woRKs The Grand River Salt
Manufacturing Co., west side, have stop
ped boring, satisfied that they can 40 no
better by going deeper. They will sink
ono or two more shafts in the sane vicini'
,v.-rGrsnd Rapids Ese'e.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1860-02-21

sg We visited a school the other DAY
and among the many bright and happy
scholars we noticed one who was, to speak
figuratively, "a perfect brick Paul, said
the teacher, was Moses ever marriedp 4
guess not answered Paul, for the Bib'e
don't say anything about Mrs. Moses
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1860-02-21

So 1T Is.-A Washington letter says the
fact that Smith was first, before he was
presented to tho House, the nominee of
the American party, is damning to the
New York and north western democrats
who voted for him.
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S69,oO2 II

There is a surplus Of $4,000, and the
proposition has raised sinking fund to
keep the institution iu floating condition.
One hundred and twenty thousand dollars
are wanted. Now is your time to sub
scribe.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1860-02-21

CELEBRATED CATARRH SNUFF.
VNIIIS WAS REVEALED TO ME
IL after much suGy and exertion being She great
est remedy for the Catarrh and olypas discovered
its effect is agreeable and remedy To be taken
any time when the head throat feels disagreeale.
Will be sent to any part of the United States the
receipt Of one dollar and of three postage stamps
Direct all letters TO Dr. PURlNGTON, Adrian, Mich.
~ DR.. p. will be in Adrian, tue lst day Of May,
and remain month. mnrl65Syl
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SHELF HARDWARE.

iELF HARDW AXE, o + \ l. i
~ sorts. Tin Ware, aud some Wooden Ware and a
great many other Wares, too numerous TO mention,
constantly on hand, at low figures Also sheet Lead
Lead Pipe, &C. &c. b. HAMMOND.
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Mt, Vernon Purchase.

Miss Ann Pamela Cunningham has
published in the Mt. Vernon Record extra,
a complete statement of the condition Of
the Mt. Vernon Fund, settling the ques-
ticn as to the ownership of the Mt, Yer.
non property, which now Enthusiastically be-
longs to the Mt. Vernon Association. The
RI gent says:
The whole amount collected over and
bovo expenditures, neccssarially incurred
for repairs now going on at Mt. Vernon,
and in the management Of 40 vast an en-.
terprise, is $232.206 0S. The Association
is indebted o the untiring exertions Of the
noble Everett for more than one fourth.
s69,o64 n, Of this large sum as follows: ::
Amount received from grafton S50,o42 43
From n. Y. Ledger and con.
nection ......---......... 1904 81
From Donations. ons.-- 1000 1S
From Ladies s-. 1000
Increase of interest 5,157 90
$69,002 II
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JEWELRY STORE.

Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing.
Y>HE SUBSCRIBER II AS RE.
Il moved his Jewelry Store the east side Of Broad
street. opposite his old stand where he may be found
at all seasonabe hours ready to do work in his line Of
business short notice
IL re also keeps Watches, Clocks, Spectacles. Jew
ery, Gold Pens, and Pencil Cases for sale OF good
quality, and at the most reasonable prices.
Hiilsdale, Oct 18th, 1857. I. I. BRYAN.
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WRITING PAPERS.

ADyANTAGEOUS ARRANGEMENT
IL ANDERSON d. CO., HAVING
~ become agents for the sale Of GEeeneaf & Tay-
lor Manufacturing Companys Writing Papers, they are
prepared to supply them in all varieties either in large
or small quantities, at the Manufacturers prices y
this arrangement, Dealers aud others may enjoy the
same advantages which would be secured to them by
the best Paper Mill in the country, being located in
their midst Samples Of the Paper furnished, gratis
ID. ANDERSON ca.
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sIINRMAN HOISE

ID. TuBBS, PROPRIETOR, LOUISVILLE. Nj IL
This House has undergone thorough repairs, and is
now ready for the entertainment nf guests In first
class style. Location convenient, and terms liberal.
june3
STANTON'S EXCHANGE.
BY STANTON & TIFFANY, JACKSON. MICU-OP.
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DIR. PURINGTON,s

BY STANTON TIFFANY, JACkSON, WICH.-t
posite Michigan Central Railroad Depot. Gene
Stage Office at this House.
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connected with plauk walk. good Livery and
CorveyanceS TO any part oi the aouGrv rnaSnab c
terms. Cash paid for Coarse Gain, aud Provisions
Having rebui and replenshed, present our pat
rons and friends with this Car! hoping may bctto-
meet the reception "f our guests and increase our
for past patronage, we invite encouragement Tor the
fulmre. hilslale. Oct. l3. ~.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1860-10-04
Medicine for the Afflicted!

mrs GOLDSMITH h CO., No. 1872 Smith
- field street, Pittsburgh, Pa still contin-
ues 10 be consulted on alf diseases Of IL private
or delicate nature. From a long course OF
study and practical experience Of unlimited
extent. I'rs. g. Il Co., have the qualification OF
presenting the unfortunate with remedies THAI
have never JAILED to cnre the mos, alarming
cases of Gonorrhea and Syphilis. Beneath
his treatment all the horrors of Fencreal and
Impure Blood, Seroiula, Ulcers, Pain and Dis
trrss or inflammation OF the Bladder aud
Kidneys. Assesses, Humors, Friehtinl SWELL
ngs, nd the long train OF horrible symptoms
attending this class u diseases are made 10
become rs harmlass MS The simplest aiings OF
II child.
SEMINAL wEAKNESS.-Drs.G g. & Co. de.
votes much OF their attention 10 the treatment
of those eases caused by secret and solitary
habit. which ruins the body and mind, unfit
ting the unfortunate individual for either bus
mess or society. Some Of the sad and melan-
chol, effects produced ty these early habits u
youth are, Weakness of the Back and Limbs.
Palpira,ion OF the Heat, Dyspepsia, Nervous
ness, arrangement of the Digestive functions.
symptoms of Consumption, ETC., etc. The
fearful effects on the mind ale much 10 bs
dreaded, viz: Loss Of memory, confusion Ut
ideas. depression of spirits, evil forebodings.
aversion 10 society, seli-distrHst timidity, etc.
are among the evils produced. Such persons
before contemplating marriage, should consult
a ply sician of skill and experience, and be at
once restored To health and happiness.
AGUE AND FEVER CURED AND WAR
RANTED. All letters containing fee, ad-
dressed to Drs. Goldsmith Il Co., Pittsburgh
Pa, will meet with prompt attention, aud
meuicines forwarded, secure from observation
and a cure guaranteed. The stricteSt secrecy
observed in all cases. Don't forget the place,
No 30 Smithfiefd Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.
November a. '59-ly.
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Marriage Guide,

REING private instructor for married
- persons, or those about 10 be married
both male and female, in everything corcern-
ing the physiology and relations of our sexual
system, and the production or presentation of
offspring including all the new discoveries
LVH~ never before given in the English
AAAN language, by WN. YOUNG, NJ. d.
E6/ This is really q valuable and in-
teres,ing work. 1t is written in plain Lam
guage for the general reader, and IS illustrated
with numerous Engravings. All young mar
rled people, or those contemplating marriage,
and having the least impediment to married
life, should read this book. II discloses Sc
crets that every one should be acquainted
with still il is book that must be locked
up, and not lie about the house. IT will be
sent TO any one on the receipt of twenty-five
cents in specie or postage stamps. Address
DIR. WM YOUNG, No. Ale SPRUCE, ST., a
bove 1t Philadelphia, Pa.
M:is- AFFLICTED AND UNFORTUNATE
No matter what may be your disease, before
Won place yourself under the care OF any ono
of the notorious QUAcKs native or foreign
who advertise in this or any other paper, get
a copy Of either OF Dr. Young's Books, and
read II carefully. 1t will be the means of saw
ing you many dollar, your health, and pos
sibly your life.
DR.. YOUNG can be consulted on any of the
diseases described in his publications, at his
Office, No. 4l6 Spruce Street, above Fourth.
May 3, 1860.