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SERVED HIM RIGHT.

A Republican grocer in New York has
customer who is native Of the Sunny South.
A day or two ago, while in the store, he COM
menced bitter harargue against tho Presl-
ident elect and all who voted for him, abound
ing in cpithet, and expressive of tho most
lively desires as to their future position. The
grocer withstood his farago for some time, bat
finally his patience was exhausted. Stepping
out before his counter, he addressed the 9TH
or:
Mr.. A. suppose that I, republican, as
you know, should be now in your native city
of Charleston, and should make use of such
language, and express sentiments as adverse
to secession and secessionists, as you do TO
the Republican party, what would those who
heard me do to me'
'Cut your heart out, hang you to the near
est lamp-post, and serve you right answered
scion Of the finest chivalry in the world
'Wel,' replied the grocer, I'VE are not so
bloodthirsty up here at the North. We only
kick our insultcrs off our premises
Suitng the action to the word, he seized
Mr.. A. by the collar, whirled him around so
as 10 face the door, and applied the energetic
us tergo. forcbly eecting him from tho
premises, and illustrating the difference ke >
tween Northern and Southern customs.
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See President Buchanan's last Proclamation
PRAYER-MEETING IN A STORM.

A gale came up from the sou SOU. west;
Twas fierce November weather,
But the ship had seen such a storm before,
And her planks still held together,
And thus, though the bowling tempest showed
No sign Ofdminuton,
The passengers said: ''Well trust the ship,
The staunch old Constiutionl'
The captain stood ON the qu,rcer-deGk-
"The seas" he said. "they batter US:
Twas my watch below in the former gale
/ doubt ifwell weather lIstteras,
Tie wind on the one side blows me OH,
The current sets ms shores ard;
lljust lay-to between them both,
And SEEN TO be going forward"
"Breakers aheadl" cried the watch on the bow,
"nard upv' was the first mates order;
"She feels the grOund-Swell," the passengers cried
"And the already hoard herr
The fore-sal split in the angry gust;
In the hold the ballasts fitted;
And an old tar said-"lf Jackson stored
We shouldn't thus be driited."
But the c,ptain cried: "Let go your helmr'
And then he called TO the bo'swain;
"Pipe all hands 10 the quarter-deek,
And we'll save her by Deyotionl'
The first mate hurled his trumpet down;
The old tars cursed together,
To see the good ship helpless roll
At the sport OF wave and weather.
The tattered sails are all a-back,
Yards crack, AMI masts are st arted;
And the captain weeps and says his prayers,
Till the hull be'mid ships parted;
But God is on the steersman's sile--
The are In revolution,
The wave that washes the captain on
Will save the Constitution
New York, Dec. Is, 60. BAYARD TAYLOR.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-01
Dark Stables.

1t cannot Lc doubted that light exercises n
very important influence upon animals as well
as upon vegetable economy. Every ones
feelings bear witness to the stimulus afforded
by its agency: dark day or dark room in
duces lassitude and rcpose, which Is quickly
dissipatcd by the bright sunshine. Many dis.
eases are much more vrulent in shaded siiua.
tons, and Il O eye especially cannot long re-
tain its full power ifdeprivtd of light. From
mistaken notions on this subject, or from false
economy, it is general practice to exclude
light from the stables Of horses and OTHER an-
iuals. 1t is supposed by many that they
thrive best in the dark. Where the animal
is stabbed for brief period of rest, darkness
will undoubtedly favor his repose. In tho
season when the flies are troublesome, it also
may be well to darken the stable to exclnCe
them, but when animals are stabbed perman
emily in darkness, they cannot but suffer in
various ways. The horse, especially, is very
much subject TO diseases of the eye, and there
can he but little doubt that this tendency is
increased by confnipg him permanently where
the eye, ia waking hours, is strained to an un-
natural position 10 perceive objects around him.
Horse Jockeys fiud an advantage in the usc
Of such stables. The animal being brought
into the glaro of day is confused and startled,
and by his high stepping aud half un-
certain manner, imprcsses a novice with an
idea Of his spirit and action. Even if the
quite induced by darkness may favor increase
offat, it is not conductive to muscular strength.
Muscles deprived of tho stimulus Of light bo
come haccia, and the apparently high condi'
ton induced by this means is soon lost by ac-
tive exertion. NJ IN whose enjoyments con
fine them in too poorly lighted apartments
soon loso the color and the energy Of full
health, and the ssme results follow similar
treat ment of animals.
Besides this, dark stable will seldom bo
kept in that ceauly condition which favors
full health. The coroner will be neglected,
especially if the care Of animals be entrusted
to the "help" wto are usually content II tho
able looks nice.
When building stables, ample proyisi'n for
hight will cost but little more than imperfect
fixtures, and in the end will be folnd more
proftable-Main, Farmer.
r.g-Tbo Nbiocao say tbcro IL a w.ll of Ui.
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Tie the Bag and save the Couutry.

Mr.. Parton tells us in his "Life OF Jack.
son." of ar Interview between tho President
aud Big Sam" Dale, at the height Of the
notification excitement in 1892. In the
course of conversation on the subject the
President said: General Dale, il this thing
"goes on, our country will DO like bag Of
meal with both ends open. Pick it up in
"the middel, or endv ise, and it will run out
a. must tic the bag and save the country"
There is no doubt Of the fact that both
ends of the bag are again open, but we know
who will tie tho bag and save the country.
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How TO HEAL A LONGING FOR DlvoF

How TO HEAL A LONGING FOR DIVORCES,
Bishop Burnett, in the record Of his obser-
vatons in Italy and Switzerland, stated that
in Berne they had novel method Of dealing
with matrimonial disputants. Divorces werc
freely granted, but first tho applicant must go
through the following teal:
A small room was prepared, in which Il
husband and wife were pnt---the door being
closed, to remain so for .ix weeks, except it
should be set in motion by urgent request Of
the welded pair There were in tho room
one STOOL one plate, o c spoon, unity OF all
the requisites, and the solitary bed was of
such dimensions, that if they should choose
to use it together, they must needs lie very
close together. Of one thing, aud one only,
there was duplicate; and that was a li,lo
treatise on the duties Of husbands and wives
toward each other. No visitor was permitted
to SO them; and they bad only glimpse
at into rvals Of the grim face of the inanitor,
as he pushed their food through hole in tho
door. The Bishop states that the test was
attended by the most wholesome results. Ia
most cases the parties were excellent friends
in few days; and very few could stand out
for more than fortnight. Another very
gratifying circumstance was, that they had
scarcely on record, case in which a second
application was made by persons who had al.
ready gone through the ordeal.
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A SENSIBLE LASDLoRD.-An exchanges
says:--"A little incident transpired some
weeks ago, at one Of our Frankfort hotels,
which is worthy Of notice. A little girl en-
tered the bar-room, and in pitiful tones told
the keeper that ber mother had sent her there
TO get eight cents.
"Eight cents" said the keeper.
Eyes sir."
"what does your mother want with eight
ccntsl I don't owe her nything,"
"Well, ;" said TIE child, "father spends all
his money here for rum, and we have had
nothing to eat to-day. Mother wants to buy
a loaf of bread.
A loafcr remarked to the bar-kceper TO
"kick her out
"No' said tho keeper, "l'll give her the
money, and il the father comes back again
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-01

PowEs INA WoMAN's EYE..-A lady,
when the conversation turned on dyn mics,
asked the late George Stephenson, the cele
bratcl enginacr, "what do YOU consider the
most powerful force in naturc!" al will soon
answer that question:" said be- "it is the
eye Of q woman to tho man that loves ner
for il n woman looks with affection on a man,
should he 60 TO tho uttcrmost ends of the
earth, the recollection Of that look will bring
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-01

Fanny Fern says that il is just as sensible
a move TO undertake to get married without
couriing, as to attempt TO sue ceed in business
without advertising.
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"And how do you get on now that Arthu
has gone and is married!'

"Well, thank God the sane as before y
answered the old lady, her serene face lighting
up with beautiful smile. "Do you see that 7
and she pointed to a -four barrel under cover; (;
'and this, and thisw and she lifted success
lively the snowy napkins from n box Of sugar,
large can of tea, frkin of butter and a
cask Of meal "Arty don't forget his old moth
er," she answered with smile, still wiping a
tear from her cy,; ''he has stocked my house
with everything | can possibly waut; and his
wife, pretty little creature, runs over here
every day to see if my morning glorics need
to bo tied up; or to weed my flower patch.
Some times she sends inc over loaf Of her
whit, bread; and never a nice little dainty
she gets, but some Of it finds its way into my
cupboard. God bless them both; wish ev.
erybody had such children as l have got
Children, honor the gray head, und keep
warm tho aged heart.
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"Guilty OF not guil,yp asked the Dutch
Justice.
"N,t guilty"
"Den vat dc duyvc do you here l.-Go as
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
CLNRsSDON HOUSE.

JoNEsvILLE, MICH, ]. W. coz, PROPRIETOR. THE
above House, formerly known as the sherman House,
been placed In thorough repair, and furnished new
throughout Its share of the public s respectfully So
lcited. dec25m3
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Look upon another scene.


A bright, noble face, was that Of young
Arthur McLanc. His eyes were vividlv dark ;
his hair rolled back in glossy curls from man.
ly brow. The seal of earnest life eustamped
that fresh young countenance; the soft ight
of love enkindlcd it as hc spoke in soft, low
tones to the gentle being by his side.
Mother will not live with us" he said,
"she has too long rcigned over her own honse.
hold to sit quietly by the 81 le of another"
81 am sorry, Arthur replied a sweet
voice; "the picture | have framed in my heal t
will be incomplete without mother. Her meek
.sace, her snowy cap, her busy fingers, her low
voice and quiet influence would make our lit.
tie home paradise. Will she not be very
loncly?'
81 have taken caro- to engage n cottage
close to hers, answered Arthur, within a
st nes-throw. And you know you can never
get along without showing her your bright
eyes at least dozen times day, to consult
on little household mstter-such as what
dainty dish will best please tho taste Of your
lord and master-Ahem.'
Alice shook her finger at this piece Of i'm
pudence, and looked as fearfuly threatening
as her pretty face would allow.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-01

EyThc Chinese say there is well Of wis
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-01

The widow sat over the scanty fire, watch
from the little tin tea kettle. A loaf OF
bread stood on the small table by her side.
Her creamer was empty; the bowl, minus su-
gar, no sugar, no butter, no luxury, nothing
but the crust, the wee white loaf aud the
scrap Of tea that busted the bottom of the an.
cient silver teapot,
The widow bent closer over the fire and
there wcro tears in her aged eyes.
ale should have thought of his old moth
err" she murmured, fdgetting with nervous
hands about her cap ribbon; but then, being
just married SO, ! suppose ought to consd
er; he always was little vida little wild
but he has got a good heart, know he has
still, he shouldn't have forgot his poor old
mother"
The COOL old lady leaned back and crossed
her hands upon her bosom. Her thoughts
had that golden head nesting against her
heart! How had those ever laughing eyes
drawn smiles from her own, even while in
lonely widowhood How had sho watched
him as he prat,ing toddlcd about her knee
the treasure Of her life-the blood of her very
heart-the apple of her eye. And after
years had passed shc remembered tho often
self dcnials, the patched garment, the old
shawl. colorcd and rccolor, d; the faded bon
net; all beautiful as jewels to her, because
they purchased the great gift cf education for
her boy. And after all this he had neglected
his old mother. Oh, shame urgratoful man
hood that can so repay love tender as the
the love of IN angel.
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"Did YOU send that sugar, to-day, and the
other little articles that | ordered for mother"
asked Ned Ellis Of his pretty young bride, as
they sat together in their neat cottage home.
81 declare, Ned, forgot il. t."""his wife re-
piled, blushing; II was SO busy finishing my
dress for the ball, that it quito slipped my
memory"
Mother wanted them last week sugar
and salt, tea and cotfe, and about everything
else she was out of; what stupid dog / am
to forget so; here, Sam-Ned-Jack, where
arc you9 what, not one Of them at home y
"Tbey have gone to the huskng frolic, |
believe said Mrs Ellis, 81 intended to send
those articles before they went, but have
such short memory"
"Ditto to that" chimed in Ned "but l
must 90 round and sec the old lady. | hav
en't even called to know whether she is well
or sick.'
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TIE CONTRAST.

"Ah! Ned, Ned, you're sad, wild fellow"
$50 my mother says, anyhow, don't you
think | do credit to her trainingp
"No, my boy" said slver.hared old
man; Il remember your mother when she
was bonnie lassie' Her cheeks were like
two red apples, on which the crimson was
dainty spread SO as not to shame the white.
Her eye was full and bright, not dim with
sorrow as it is now. Some great grief must
have changed her so sadly. Her rounded
limbs and dainty foot, her beautiful throat and
white, dimpled arms, well remember. And
she has been kind mother; her counsels,
like morning dews and evening showers
have fallen upon your wayl-and yet, Ned,
you call her the 'old woman,-Ah, boy, it
never was so in my time
"Ob, WELL" said Ned, tossing his hand
some head, and hastily thrustng back the
brown and glossy curls; | am going to get
married and be a dutiful son. No one can
say that |, neglect my mother, at any rate F;
though perhaps l am little rude
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CSuccessors to l.. :. rarmcl"e Coz
DEALER IN DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE,
Stoves Boots and Shoes, &c, Sc.,
Nov. 20, 1859. READING MlCH'
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-29

Great Bethel, and after observing the
advancing column until it was within
two hundred yards of him, flying at the
top OF his speed to warn Confederate
force Of its arrival, its Numbers, its
disposition, its guns, &c. Several shots
were fired at him, and the enemy be-
lieved that he was killed, as he was
seen to fall down on his horses neck.
Scott did lie close, but a Texas ranger
or Camanche warrior could easily teach
the enemy what that was for.
1t is needless to say that Mr.. Scott
IS In all respects an accomplished guer,
r%lllero, and if a guerrilla corps should
be formed for the wal along the Virgil
MIA border, he is the man of all men to
be its chieGtain.
In person, Mr.. Scott is about five feet
nine inches high, with a rather forid
and full face regular, and when in re-
pose, almost feminine features /; dark
grey eyes ; brown, wavy hair /; broad
shoulders, full chest, and a body, from
head to ankle, far, from lean and angu-
lar, yet not soft and rounded to a de-
gree of obesity. His arms at present
consist Ola breacl-loading carbiuc, a
Colts revolver, and a bowie-knife.
Col. Magruder is ~momentarily expec-
ted this morning from Yorktown, and
when he arrives, Mr.. Scott will lead a
party for a accommodating expedition.
1t is possible that his report may de-
eide the plan of some important move,
ment--against Newport News, per
haps."
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uA- The Richmond Examiner learns
that one of Lincoln's cut-throats went
into the house of a poor man residing
not far from Hampton Roads, a few
days since, and finding nj II in the
house except a pretty girl of fifteen Or
sixteen years, and her little brother,
aged nine or ten years, commenced ia
king improper liberties with the young
lady, observing which, the heroic little
fellow seizeda shot gun and placing it
near the skull of the Yankee scoundrcl,
blew off a greater portion of his head.
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KEEPING A SEcREr.-The following Is

KEEPING A SEcREr.-The following is
evidently the production of one who
has been a close observer Of the female
character:
Some women seem tC be incapable of
keeping a secret. 1t seems 70 burn
upon their lips till they have uttered it.
Let q woman of this description come
i'll the possession of a secret affecting
the peace Of whole families, and which
every tie Of humanity would persuade
her to bury in utter oblivion, and what
does she do? Stay at home and for
get it by pursuing her accustomed avo-
cations! All, no--wet or dry, cold or
hot, out she must 90 at the earliest
hour that it is decent 10 visit. She calls
on her most intimate friend, without
perhaps all indefinite intention of un-
burdening her mind. But when she ar
rivcs, she al think Of nothing else.
One topic after another is started, but
all immediately flag. \ strange air Of
mystery and conStraint comes over her,
which brings the conversation entirely
to a stand. what is the matter? Has
anything happened Do tell Inc what
has happened 2" 1t is all over. But it
must come if it cost her life. But then
she quicts her conscience by exacting u
promise Of inviolablc secrecy. The
promise of secrecy, however, means
that she will tell it only to her immcdi-
ate acquaintance, whom she can trust /;
50 in about two days it is all over town.
1t is a profound secret until it is found
that everybody knows it. Thus it is in
power of some two or three women,
who are so disposed, to keep a commu-
nifty in a perpetual strife. have my
self known a whole town to be thrown
into a most violent excitement and a
division created, which separated fam
lilies, alienated friends, and entirely
broke up social harmony for years by
one base insinuation of not more than
ten words.
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~ Couens. The sudden changes Of Our eli.

~ CouGHs. The sudden changes Of our eli
mate, are sources of Pulmonary, Bronchial, and
Aslhihatic Affections. Experience having proved
that simple remedies often act speedily and GER
tainly when taken in the early stages Of the dis
ease, recourse should at once be had 10 "BRowN's
BEoNcHIAL TRocHEs,n or Lozenges. let the Cold,
Cough, or Irritation OF the Throat be ever so
slight, as by this precaution a more serious at
tack may be effecIually warded of. Public
Speakers and Singers vii lhnd them e~ilectual
for clearing and strengthening the voice. See
advertisement
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BENEFITS OF TIE WAR.-It may appear

BENEFITS OF TIE WAR.-lt may appear
strange to many of our readers that the
present var will be a great and lasting
benefit to the whole South. But that
it will be so, we believe, and state our
reasons for that belief.
Ia the first place, the immincnce of
"a necessarily leads to "a thorough and
beneficial distribution of arms, keeping
them in order, and above all, to their
manufacture at home.
1t leads to the marshalling, organi-
cation and equipment of armies, thus
providing us, upon the best basis with
out the mathematics of u regular
standing army, with a military strength
and efficiency that will be u strong pill.
lar of independence.
The blockade of our ports throws Us
| upon our We must
manufacture those things we need.
must have, and which we cannot get
from any other source.
Finally, it teaches Us by experience,
the grand lesson of independence, and
at one bound, has placed us in the po
sition,to decide whether we shall be free
men or slaves.
These are the advantages, which al
present we merely touch upon. They
will strike the intelligent reader at the
first glance. We may elaborate more
fully hereafter. War such as this, has
its advantagcs.-COIHmJ Guardian.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-06-29
DEB.


In this town, suddenly, ou Monday Evening last. W VI.
in the 35th year vi his age. lie was bur
led with Masonic and Military honors.
The deceased, passing away from earth in the flush and
visur of life, and in the pride of manhood, what a Lesson
does It teach-and how weak and futile is the grasp
of man on life, which suchn an event exhibits Comfortably
situated, wIth a happy aud prosperous future before him,
his strong arm and unyieIding spirit we're fast placing
himself and his young ant loving family far beyond the
Cares and accidents Of life, when, suddenly, and without
premonihon, the lever by which all these happy results
were produced, fell broken and shattered to ITS mother
Earth-the warm hearts blood of the tender husband anil
afectionate father, by which strength was given To the
willing arm and eeascless efforts to the tireless spirit,
ceased TO how, and all that was of WIN. SHANKs, the true
nau and the firm friend, faded away, to rise, LET US hope,
in a better and happier world. May his tender but un-
conscious orphans and his once adorcd but now comfortIess
widow, receive that care and consideration from the living
which the loss ofso good and useful citizen should instil
into the breasts of all.