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The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12
w. d. Morgan on Douglas.

Hon. William u. Morgan, editor of
the Newark Advocate, and late Demo
cratic Auditor of State, gives the fol.
lowing reasons for refusing to support
Douglas:
/. He is not the candidate of the
Democracy Of the whole United States.
but was nominated by a disrupted Con-
vention whose elements were almost as
sectional as those of the Convention at
Chicago, which, as well as the Douglas
Convention at Baltimore contained scat
tering delegates ffom several of the
slave States.
2. To vote for Judge Douglqs in Ohio.
in his present position as a half-nomi-
mated candidate, would do him no good;
because after receiving our vote he
would still lack $4,000 to 100000 votes
of carrying the electoral vote of Ohio.
3. Because Judge Douglas, being an
irregular candidate, and his forced nomi-
nation being destitute of any element
emitting it to respect, therefore to vote
for him would be to become his volun.
tary indOrscr.
/. Because we believe Judge Doug
lass leadership of the Democratic party
has been tickle, headstrong, selfish and
unsafe, and has brought upon the De.
mocracy numberlcss defeats that wise
counsels and skillful gcneralship would
have avoided.
5. Because Judge Douglas, actuated
solely by considerations connected with
his personal ambition, commenced a war
on the National Administration of the
Democratic party, and by a combination
between himself, Broderick, Forney,
Hickman, Haskins, and the Black Re
publicans in general, succeeded so far
in weakening its strength before the
people, as to throw the lower House of
Congress into the hands Of the Know
Nothings and Black Republicans.
6. Because Forney, Haskins, Morris
of Illinois, and other enemies of the
Democratic party, known to be in the
personal confidence and favor of Judge
Douglas, prompted and voted for getting
up the Covode and other Infamous com
mittccs, having for their sole object the
disgrace of President Buchanan, the
Cabinet, and the Democracy by whom
they were defended.
Z. Because Judge Douglas, by aiding
and abetting in the nclarious attempt
to persuade the public mind that Mr..
Buchanan, and the chosen National Ad-
ministration of the Democratic party,
sought to fasten slavery on an unwiil-
ing people, has done more to manulac-
ture recruits for the Republican party
than has been accomplished towards
that end by the whole Republican press
Of the Union during an equal period.
s. Because Judge Douglas, through
his principal "blowcrs and strikers" has
sought to degrade the great Democratic
party Of the nation into a one mans
party, and to make fealty to Stephen A.
Douglas test of Democracy.
Q. Because, to vote for Judge Doug
las after the unparalleled course of his
friends at Charleston and Baltimore,
would be to sanction that course, and
thus to give an Endorsement to the per-
sistent and ad-strong adherence Of
the delegates to a man, at the sacrifice
Of the harmony, union and success of
the great National Democratic party Of
the Union.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12
Communications.
LETTER FROM ILLINOIS.

Icrmilion C5ng--Soa, Climate, HeaIA,
Crops, Politics, dc.
EDITOR NEws-Dcar Sr:-As you
have correspondents from different
points, and as each, apparently, has the
best location, why not tell the readers of
your excellent paper something of YER
million county, Illinois, as ,cc too think
We have the place, and if it should here
after be found not to be exactly the
centre Of the world, yet we think it
will be found to compare favorably with
any part of the Great West.
And first, it has to recommend it, that
it is part Of that great State which
gives home to our next President,
"LIoucst old AJc." You will at once,
by reference to map, perceive that this
county is large one, and for richness
and prOductveness Of soil it cannot be
surpassed anywhere. 1t is also we'll
watGred, by the two branches CNorth
and Middle Forks of Yermilion river,
and their tributaries. Not only is there
abundance of water, but it is also of the
best quality, so that the objection to
some portions of the West cannot be
urged against this-I mean bad lCater.
As to hcahh-a subject always inquired
into by those contemplating moving
West--we can say that it is as good as
"Old Highland" with the exception,
perhaps, Of those diseases which ac-
knowledge as their cause midsn,a, which
are to be expected more or less in all
new countries; but as general thing,
after a residence here of one or two
years and a liberal use of sulphate of
quinia, the new settlers become as it
were acclimated, and no longer suffer
from this peculiar poison.
The greater portion of this county is
prairie yet along the water-courses it is
well timber9d-enough for fencing for
some time to como, as on a great many
farms, the live fence, or hedge, is super
seding all other kinds. As for fuel,
stone-coal is very generally used, of
which there is apparently an inexhaus-
tible supply aud that Of good quality.
Never before were crops of almost all
kinds more promising, particularly
Wheat and Corn. Although the "pres-
sure Of times" has been felt here, as
elsewhere, yet already things begin to
wear a more cheerful aspect, aud all are
anticipating a "good time coming"
As you are aware, Danville, situated
on the W. & w. Il, r., is the capital of
the county, place Of considerable no.
toriety from several causes, and scatter
cd throughout the county, are quite a
number Of towns and villages; among
them are Seorgetown, Chillicothe, New
town, Ridge Farm, Rossville, Myers
vile, Blue Grass City, Higginsville, Ma
rysville, as we'll as a part Of that place
known as State Line City.
! Now, if any one who reads this should
think Of moving West, we certainly
think you will hnd as many advantages
and as few disadvantages as pertain to
any part Of the "great and growing
West, particularly if they are good Re
publicans, as this county is largely Re-
publican, and will next November roll
up heavy majority for the Grail -Mau
ler." Yours truly,
G. ID. HENTON.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12
FRENCH PoLITEssE.

The Frenchman who English would learn,
And got hold Of an old dictionary,
Had never the sense TO discern
That the MEANINGS Of words often vary.
lie found that "to squeeze" and "to press"
Were pretty much the same thing;
And thus he a friend did address,
"Pray, SQUEEZE that young lady TO sing"
Like most Of the French, he was not
At trihes accustomed TO stickle,
So in fresh hobbe he got,
For he thought "topreserve" was "to pickle" "
So then he took leave at the door
"To see you dear lady, glad am;
And till we meet, happy once more,
Kind Providence pickle you, madam'
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12
SUMMER.

The tickle year is in his golden prime,
The world is dreaming in hazy uster,
And round the affairs Of our summer climo
The blushing roses cluster.
Upon the mountain dwclls impassioncd light,
And in the valley sleeps a shade depressing,
While fields Of waving wealth enchant the sight,
Like gold Of Gods own blessing.
The plowman rests beneath the waysidc tree;
The stream curls slowly round the hoofs of cattle
Aud o'er the meadow floats the droning bee,
Fresh from his iowcry battle.
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qOttrp
lFor the News.
CAMPAIGN SONG.

~ w.
AiR-"Scots ,cha haze iuf Wallace bled."
whigs, your gallant Clay Is dead
Bitter were the tears you shed,
When reclinod that noble head
Meath the Ashland sod
Then your foes with malice smiled
Now, they come, with lips beguiled,
Landing him whom they defled
When the earth he trodi
bastard hearts may fcign to bleed,
Giving to his words no heed,
Yet though from the grave they plead,
Warm with freedoms life.
Truth undying let us keep;
Though its author rests in sleep,
II will wait us DER the deep
OF fratricidal strife
Lol the mantle Of the seer
Rests upon his friend and dpccr,
Whose election now draws near
Welcome, welcome dayl
That places in the chair Of State,
"HoNEsT ABE" old IIarry's mate
Snatching from a cruel fate
The hopes of Henry Cloyl
linking Spring, o., July 4th, 1865.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

\ Douglas Democrat the other day
was cndeavoring to make fun of the
Republicans, for calling Mr.. Lincoln
Honest Old Abe; and for the purpose
Of showing the absurdity of the ex-
preston said: "now how ridiculous it
would sound if we were to say "Honest
Old Steve!' The crowd acknowledged
that honest old Steve would sound very
ridiculous"
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]loUtgs' department.

For the News.
Miscellaneous Enigma.
We are composed Of 2S letters:
Our 3 20 "a Is 20 10 lis where "JohD' wanted
TO go one night.
Our ~ n 20 Is a verb.
Our 20 20 II is what we were MAY 18th.
Our IL l5 2S 10 are what the 'old woman pidked.
Our IA 10 q s not sweet
Our 22 l 20 looks funny.
Our 10 Is a vowel.
Our whole is anectionately ascribed to "Cousin
John" MOIIIE AND EMMA
Clippers Station, o., July 3D. 1860.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

Marriage, without love, is the suicide
of happiness. As we'll might a person
undertake to build a dwelling without
either credit, cash or material, as to ex.
pect to live happily in the married state
without love.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

At a recent church meeting in Bath,
Me-, a worthy deacon, disliking the
spirit displayed by some of his fellow
members, admonished them in this wise:
"Brethren," said he, "such conduct is
not according to Hoyyet'
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

The split has reached Ohio - one
hundred and five guns were fired by the
friends of Breckenridge and Lane, at
Cleveland. The National Democrat, of
that city, has hoisted the Breckenridge
flag and come down on Douglas with
vengeance.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

"Hans, what is the matter?'
"De sorrel wagon has run away nit
dc green horse, and broke de axle dree
of dc pig house vat stands py de corner
lamp-post across dc telegraph"
"YawI"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

$50, Charlie, hear you have been to
a juvenile party"
Precocious boy--"Well, 1 don't know
what you call Juvenile. There was no
one there under five years old"
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

REPUTED POPULATION OF JAPAN
The number of inhabitants of Japan is
to great extent matter of conjecture,
Some writer's place it as low as l5,000,-
900, while others have estimated it as
high as 100000. From a calculation
based upon the revenues, and their
equivalent in rice, there seems to be
good reason for assuming that the es-
innate of 100000 is not too great.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

The prohigate officials of New York
contrived to expend about one hundred
thousand dollars in entertaining the
japanese Embassy. Thirty thousand
dollars were appropriated. Extra ex-
penditures seventy thousand dollars.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

NJ. Faivre has discovered that con-
tractibility Of the muscles on the ap-
plication of electricity after death, in-
creases for several hours and disappears
in about twelve.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

An eminent teetotaler would only
consent to sit for his portrait on con-
dition that he should be taken in water
colors.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

THE ENGLISH ARMY TAKE LESSONS
IN FRENCH DRILLING.-So generally is
the superiority of the French army drill
recognized, that the Duke of Cam
bridge, Commander-in- Chief of the
English forces, has just issued a circu-
lar ordering every English army regi-
ment to practice the maneuvers of the
French light infantry, the recent cam
paign in Italy having demonstrated the
advantage of the method. There may
be something in the method of the
French drill, but the grand secret is in
the French temperament when at work
on the field. John Bull can hardly ac-
quirc this quality with a pound of beef
a day and porter.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

The bounds of a mans knowledge,
even though narrow, are easily conceal
cd, if he has but prudence.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

J.C. GANGooLY, the Hindoo Brah-
min, who has adopted the Unitarian
faith, and who has been for upwards of
two years here in this country, was or.
dainod in Boston, by the Unitarians, on
Sunday last.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

NJ. Yillomain, the distinguished mem.
ber of the French Academy, has been
obliged to abandon his scientific studies
on account af his failing eyesight.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

"Sistor G., is an enlightened member
Of the Methodist Church, secs to clean.
ing the meeting house, looks after the
donation parties, prepares the weekly
dish of Sunday afternoon gossip, whips
the neighboring children, scolds the
trustees, has an eye out for the extrav-
agance Of the minister, and makes her
self generally luminous and useful.
ga female acquaintance died. as wo-
men sometimes do, suddenly. Sister
C. was mournfully exercised on the
subject; described the symptoms, and
told the manner of her death; conclu-
ding the painful narrative with the an
nouncement Of this new difficulty, which
will put to the test the talents of the
faculty 'She had the dropsy, the
doctor said: bit dU at once her UictuaL
struck to her heart, and she died right of!"'
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

Sentiments of friendship, merely,
are often construed by vain lover
into the diffidcnt expression of deep
affection.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

An indiscreet person is like an un.
sealed letter, which every one may
read, but which is seldom worth reading.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

The only way for rich man to be
healthy is to live as though he were
poor--with self denying abstemiousness.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

DR.. Pepper has been elected head
of the Pennsylvania University. What
a hOt-headed University it will bel
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

John Wesley was accustomed to say
that the men most needed in churches
were calm, deliberate enthusiasts.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

The cholera is raging in different parts
of India, and three thousand persons
had died Of it, among the sufferers be-
ing humber Of English soldiers.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

Garibaldi? He is a man-and nothing
more; but he is a man in the sublimest
acceptation Of the word-the man of hu-
manity. He is, as his fellow country
man Virgil would term him, Tr. Has
he an army? No; handful of volun-
tecrs. Has he munitions? None. Has
he powder? A few barrels only. Has
he cannon? Those of the enemy. Where,
then, is his strength? What causes him
to conquer? What does he bear about
him? The soul of peoples! lie goes
he runs-his march is dream of flame;
his handful of men terrify the rcgi-
ments; his feeble weapons are enchanted;
the bullets Of his rifles check the cannon
balls; he bears with him revolution, and
from time to time, in the chaos of the
battle, amidst clouds and lightning, like
a Homeric hero, we see behind him the
goddess. However obstinate may be the
resistance, this warfare is astonishing
by its simplicity. 1t is the assault of
a man upon royalty. His swarm floats
in the air around him; women throw
flowers at his feet; men fight singing, the
royal army hees.-- Victor Hugo.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

The st. Paul Pioneer says Minnesota
has already had this year an immigra-
ton of ten thousand actual settlers, and
farming interests were never more prom
ising.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

Virtue, home and love are three es.
sentials to happiness.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12

The PLEUR O-PNEUMONIA. - The
Springfield Republican Of the 10th inst.
has the following: "The cattle disease
commissioners from other States are now
arriving in this State in search of in
formation. They will be able to take
back reports calculated to allay public
alarm on the subject Three commits
sioners from New Jersey, Il. A. Collins,
commissioner from Indiana, and two
from Ohio, have arrived in Boston. Gov
ernor Dennison, one of the Ohio COM
missioners, has just returned to Ohio,
from this State, and has reported, as
well he might, that the reports have been
very much exaggerated, and that if herds
were isolated on its appearance in any
section, there could be no danger of its
spreading. The Philadelphia agricul-
tural society have appointed two COM
missioners to visit Massachusetts.
DR.. Dadd has been exploring for
pleuro-pneumonia in the supposed in
fected district of New Hampshire, but
did not find single case of the disease.
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1860-07-12
Anagranns.

TFuT INC NtW6s
Political Charade.
My fret Is the color most pure;
My seconds a place Of abode
My whole Is the place, L am sure,
To which "ABE" on his raib will be rode
Ilillsboro, July 7th, 1860. DOGBERRY.
hS-AnsweI TO Enigma In last weeks paper; a. b, c. q,
}, T. &, b. H., H. M NJ p % T,B,tu, w,X,yE.
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For the News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-17
RECEIPTS FOR THE AGE.

SuScE LAST IssUE.-$1 Josiah p. White. Woodvlle;
Miss f. J. Wright, 5. l.. Gibson, S. Brown. L. q.
Vile. Miss; w. II. Williams, j. j. Peace, M. j. Self,
Henry Sherrod. j. w. Cole, Miss Pattie +. Ward,
Fraukliuton; 4. p. Ellis, S. Bryant, Thos. Rogers, j.
b. Campbell. Temperance Hill; \. Leonard, Shallotte;
$. A. Thaxton, Leesburg; Miss S. G.. Terrell, Clayton;
Ross Callens. Kirkville, Ala. 10 NJ. n. McSwain,
ro'; Miss L. Il. Stroope. Anvil p. o., Ark; Miss En-
ma King, Westbrook; Miss Sallie f. Porter, Clarks-
Vile, Va; L.. s. Case, Blue Ridge; Jos. Perry, Pacific;
l. II. Teal, j. d. Sullivan, /. Carpenter, AnsOnville; j.
J. Fort, ". b. Sullivan, Pee Dee; w. K. Covington,
Rockingham; B. Stancel, Lumberton;J j. IF. Freeman,
Wilmington; Geo. Cooper, Newbern; Miss Nancy Muir
ray, Fairfield; Mrs. NJ. C.. Harris, Albemarle; James
] Jones, Milton; Geo. Kirkpatrick, Hookerton; John
I Duie, Jas. Carver, Fayetteville.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-17
DEATHS.

i he 26th of September, NJ. Robinson Hays, aged
Aafs. one month and 8 days. He was a good neigh
g4u1riend to the poor, an afectionate brother, in
dlm = his children to a fault, and one of the best
o. was rot a member of any church.
kchingly Of the misimproved hours of his
lie, and spent his last hours in agonizing prayer for
percy, and that God would be q father to his children.
'eace to his ashes. A FRIEND.
In franklin county, &c, September Goth, 1850, Mr..
'onn Pruitt. in the Gath year of his age. The deceas-
d had been about three months an upright, consls-
ent and deyout christian. bearing about in his daily
Walk and conversation the true marks of this profess
on, and passed from this life as calm and serenely as
he setting sun. His disease was supposed to be apo
piexy. He leaves an aged widow and one son to
mourn his death, to whom we would commend to
fonsolation-' the Lord doeth all things we'll RI.
On the 9th inst, at the residence of Mr. VIM. M.
Lindsay, in Yadkin county. N. c., Mr.. Abraham
spencer, aged about - years. The deceased was q
Katlve OF Hartford county, Conn. He was much res
&eeted oy all his acquaintance for his integrity o.
~naracter, and the strict honesty with which he carried
h all his business transactions. He manifested grea
<pterest in everything that tended to the mental anC
8 oral Improvement of the community in which N
ss*Fed and especially was he a great %favorate of Sab
PIN schools. He was a member of the Presbyterian
3lurch, and always paid the most rigid attention t.
81 doctrines. A FRIEND.
rH n. c. Presbyterian please copy.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1860-10-17

SoUru ~CARoLINA-0ur Division at this
time is in a Furnishing condition. 1t is To-
Gated al Boykins' Church, Marlboro District,
:. &. Ii is one ofthe most beautiful situations
in orr District. We have at this time about
% contributing or male members, and
about fifteen Lady visitors, and are constant
ly initiating new members. This Division was
organized the 9Th of December, 1857. 1t
then tiourished for a little while, but it was
not long before il was at almost a stand still,
and remained so for about two years, out for
the last year it has been hourishing, and
| think il haS,as strong a hold AS almost any
other Division in our District for there arc
-@gne-a as launch old men and young ones too,
who belong TO that Division, rs any other
about here. | think the reason our Division
las so hourished is because we have COM
mcnced taking in Lady visitors. ] think thai
uMNhry are u greater help to a Division than
ANYTHING else and there is scarcely IA Diyis
ion. il YOU will notice carefully, where tho
Iadv visitors have been allowed to 60 in, but
has begun to flourish from chat very moment
Therefore, | would encourage the Division,
which have not yet taken ia Lady visitors
90 admit them Immediately.
can say to you that | am hearty in tn
cause. the cause Of all mankind, and there i
mo- other, save the cause of God, that | woult
devote more attention to than that nobl
order. the Sons OF Temperance.
Yours in L. p. +. A MEMBER.
DARLINGTON, 5. C.-Wc are gaining groun
here in Darlington District. A year ago W
NAV say that we had but one iourishing ID
- n the District Of the Sons of Ten
prance. but we have nne at this time, a
rtVspcring finely.