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East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

HYpRopHoBrA.-Hydrophobia has made
its appearance among the dogs here
abouts, and somo excitement has been
thus created. We hear that two boys,
sons Of Mr.. French, living near the Hardy
neighborhood, were bitten some weeks
ago by dog of their own, which had
been placed in confinement until its in
fection could be ascertained. A colt was
bitten in this city one day last week, and
there can be no doubt but that rabies is
prevalent among the CANNES where it is
not, perhaps, suspected. The slaughter
Of dogs has commenced, and the Marshal
has bsgged several slcigh.loads Of game.
-Ypsilantie Ssnt6'st, Jan. 80.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

KIND WORDs--UsE TnEM.---Because
they fall pleasantly on the ears of all to
whom they are addressed, and it is,
therefore, one Of the ways Of promoting
human happiness.
Because they leave an impression in
your favor, and thus prepared the way
for your greater influence over others for
good.
Because kind words powerfully con
tribute to soothe and quiet your own
spirit when ruflied by the unkindness Of
others.
because they show the difference be-
tween you and the rude, malicious, or re-
vengcful, and are suited to show tnem
their wrong.
Because they are suited to stir up the
kind affections Of your own heart
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

EE At the criminal term Of the Su-
perior Court now being held in Lawrence,
Mass, little boy, six years old, was
called on as witness in an assault case.
The District Attorney, having some
doubts whether boy Of SO tender an
age knew the nature Of an oath, proceed
ed to ask him few questions, as follows:
District Attorney.-Little boy, do you
know what it is to testify?
Little Boy suppose it is to tell the
truth
District Attorney. - Yes but what
would be the consequences if you did NOT
tell the truth?
Little Boy.-I suppose l should be sent
to Jail.
District Attorney.-But would not
God punish you?
Little Boy.-No, guess not; ddds
UnirmSalist
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14
* This population Of the Town Of

ES The population Of the Town Of
Godsrich is shown by the census just
taken by the Government enumerators
to be 3210. The census Of January,
1852 gives the number at that time as
1929. Showing an increase Of 1881 or
14l4 per cent. in nine years. Not so
bad for frontier town with its western
trade only just looming up in tho future!
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14
E Old Deacon Sharp never told q

* Old Deacon Sharp never told .
lie. But he used to relate this:-He was
standing one day beside frog-pond--ws
have his word for it-and saw . large
garter snake make IN attempt upon an
enormous bull-frog. The snake seized
one of the frogs hind legs and the frog
to be on par with his snaksship, caught
him by the tail, and both commenced
swallowing each other, and continued
this carniverous operation until nothing
was left of either of them. s. 81.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

The death among tho Royal families
of Europe in 1860 were as follows: Je'
rome Bonapart, formally King Of West
phalia; who was assassinated; Prince
Milosch, Of Servia; George William,
Prince of Schaumburg.Lippe; Paul Will
liam, Duke Of Wirtemberg; the count of
Syracuse, uncle of Ferdinand III, of Ma
pies; the grand Duke of Mecklenburg,
Strelitz; the King of Prussia; tho Dowa-
ger Queen of Sweden, widow of Berns-
dotte; Frederica Louisa, Empress Dows-
ger of Russia; Anna Paplowna, Grand
Duchess of Russia, sister of the King OF
the Belgians; Princess Caroline, widow OF
Hohenzollern- Hechingen; the CIR. Ouch.
ess Stephanic of Baden, adopted daugh.
ter of the first Nopoleon; the Duchess
d'Albe, sister of the Empress Eugenie;
and the Princess Masle Hencm, sister Of
Said Pacha and eldest daughter of Me-
he met Ali.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14
EI-In Denmark, though the Dan

~ In Denmark, though the Danes
are well informed in general, foolish
notion prevails that epilepsy is durable by
drinking the blood of an executed male
factor. Capital punishment in Denmark
is by decapitation by sword and block,
and when an execution takes place,
crowds Of epileptics stand cup in hand
around the scoffold, ready to quaff the
red blood as it flows from the still quiv.
ering body Of the malefactor.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

But il place my money in the Saw.
ings Bank, inquired one Of the newly
arrived, When caa draw it out agaisy
Oh" responded his Hibernian friend,
sure, an il you put it in to-day, you can
get it out again tomorrow, BY giving .
fortnight's notice. -..-
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

EE We learn that company Of On
terprising mon in Flushing are about
forming . company for the purpose Of
boring for salt. The experiment would
no doubt prove success, and we are in
hopes the company will commence opera
tions this spring.-FAnt Dem.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14
Mr.. SEWARD.

Mr.. SEWARD has probably done more
than any other man to produce the pres
snt disasters and il is hard to forgive
this. But he will be entitled to good
measure Of forgiveness if he shall now
exert all his powers and influence TO re-
move these disasters. This, we are salts
fed, he will do. Such, certainly, is the
promise of his remarks in the Senate on
Thursday, extended comment on which,
however, we defer until we shall have .
full and accurate report of them. The
grand point in these remarks 10 that
SLAVERY HAS CEASED TO BE PRACTICAL
uEsrIoN--that there are no Territories
into which it 10 possible TO introduce
slavery. How often have we ourselves
asserted this. But listen to Mr.. SEWARD.
Kansas" he says, "is in the Union; Cali
'fornia and Oregon are in the Union; and
now the same contest distracts this
Union as before The extent of the
Territories, after the admission Of Kansas
is 1908, 500 square miles--an ares
twenty -four times that of the State Of
New York. Twenty-four States--such
'States as New York-sre yet to be or
'ganized. Now, under what is accepted
by the administration as judicial decree,
every inch of that territory is slave terri
tory. He spoke of the decree not as he
accepted it, but IS enforced by the ex.
listing administration. Over consider
able portion the slave code made by the
government created by Congress is en-
forced. How many slaves are there in
1T? Twenty -four African slaves. He
'had followed this thing in good faith,
with zeal and energy, but confessed he
had not fears of slavery where, in the
peculiar condition of things which has
existed, slavery has succeeded in planting
only one slave upon every 1900 square
miles of territory. This, then, ceased to
be the practical question" Under this
true view of the slavery question by Mr..
SEWARD, and with him in portion of
great power and influence, our hope is re-
vived that call is not lost. Free Press.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

IL Some years ago, in Newcastle
county, Delaware, an Irishman vas
knocked down and robbed. He accused
man of having committed the robbery,
aud in due time the case came to trial.
The Irishman being upon the stand, was
cross.examined, after having sworn posi-.
lively as to the guilt of the prisoner, by
one Of the keencst lawyers, and some
thing like the following was the result !;
"You say the prisoner at the bar is the
man who assaulted and robbed you 2"
"Yis."
"NNas it moonlight when the occur
renee took place ?"
"Divil bit."
"Wss it starlight?"
"Not . whit: Il was so dark you could
not see your hand before yeu."
"Wss there any light shining from any
house near by ?"
"Divil bit Of house was anywhere
about"
"Well, then il there was no moon, no
stars, nor light from any house, and so
dark that you could not see your hand
before you, how are you able to swear
that the prisoner was the man? How
could you see him ?"
"Why, yer honor, when the spalpccr
struck me the fire few out nv my eyes sc
bright that you might have seen to picl
up pin, you might"
The court, jury, counsel and spectator
exploded with shouts at this quaint idea
and the prisoner was directly after de
! clsrcd not guilty.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14
Travellers Directory.

GOING EAST
= yo.. 4 Burrslps Stage leaves daily for Flint and
Holly, At S A. NJ, and 7 NJ connecting with
p1 ~ r. W. to Detroit
steamer Forest Queen lcaves Curtis, Bliss CO..
dock Wednesdays ani Saturdays, at O'Clock
Pm, for Dstroit and intermediate Por"
RIVER ROUTES.
su.m.r For leaves Curtis, Bliss 4 Co . dock daily
N7A M and p. NJ, for Bay City
S,..m.r Rel Seymour leaves Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays, st 9 o'clock A. NJ, for Midiaud
City.
Steamer Gem leave. John Derby's dock daily ut ~
A. NJ, and 6 L. ~, for Bay City
Prop,ll.r Star leave, Curtis, Bliss Cos, dock
hourly. each day from A. NJ, to 10 Il. NJ, Tor
Saginaw City and intermediate ports
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

SKcrARrAx JOURNALS NOT NEWSPAPERS.
Judge Low, of the Land Court, Sc.
Louis, has decided thata paper, published
in the interest of q religious sect, is not
q nsespapsr, and that legal notices pnb-
lished in such journals are null and void.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

IL A house painter in London
grained door so exactly in imitation Of
oak, that last year it put forth quantity
Of leaves, aud grew an excellent crop Of
acorns.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

EE Many beautiful women, when
walking in the street seem very angry
IL they are gazed st and sadly disappoint-
ed il they are not. laass
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

E1 Women love to 6nd in men .
difficult combination-a gsntleness which
will invariably yield. with force which
will invariably protect.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14
A CARD.

TAR A. q. BISSELL, having located in East
IL Saginaw, ohsrsh his professional services TO the
publie and win attend promptly " all calls during
he day o. night Once In Hoyts Brick Block.
Rsfsp 70 GEORGE A. Lathrop, kast Saginaw.
Rast Saginaw, May IA, 1850. n4I-
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

EN A disappointed Hibernian, in
relating his gricfs, gave the following
spicy item:--"I tould him had he any
sihrong beer what was good he axked
me yes, but it was sour and oil gone"
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

u. s. STEAMER MrcureAS.-The Buffa-
10 Commerc,aI learns that orders have
been received directing that the U. S.
steamer Micigan be put in commission on
the 1st Of March, under command OF
Capt. Carter, assisted by First Lieutcn.
ant Thomas II. Stephens aud others.
William Hcnton will be continued as Pi-
lot.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

Coop TIxK.--An ice boat on Cayuga
Lake, n. Y, it is claimed recently ran
across the ice at tho rate ef mile in half
q miaute.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

An Irish sailor once visited . city
whore, he said, "they coppsr-bottomsd
the tops Of their houses with shest-lead."
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

Peoples Bakery, Corner Of Washington and German
Strscts, South Of the Bancroft House. James H.
Henderson, Proprietor. Sec advertisement In
this paper.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14
MUsICi MUsICi!

lust received large lot Of Sheet Music, which
81 b offered At reduced prices, at Swans Ncws
D~F<. orlc~ solicited iDr Nusic:l Instruments OF
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

Punch says, "The greatest organ in
the world 10 the organ Of speech in wo-
msn; an organ, too, without stop
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

RATES OF ADVERTISING.
..,. us ,;,s. ar ,.., week. slOo
s.ch ,ucceeding week. 25
~. .,,,-.h Coinmn Year $1,000
5000
4. ~. 5000
r,-., "A. Z i;rss M lsss 300
Othsr ssrms made known ON application st the
s6ics. A.
Yearly advertisers will be entitled 70 card IN the
Business Directory gratis.
JOB PRINTING.
Counscted with tho Courier ofhcs 10 IA New and EI-
snaivs Jos PMSrIHe ESTABLISHMENT, whereh mn mi,
md Ornamental Printing Of every description will
a. done in the latest aud most fashionable style
p.,,oa., .. !, ,o,citDd GEO. +. LEWIS.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

LOyEIAND Is WALDRON,
Asornsys and Counssllors at Law and Solldtors IN
Chancsry. EAsi Sm",Hh" "a,
WV. J. LovnLANp. 0ko' W. "ALp"oS
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14
Az l. u. LITTLE & CO.,

s,nh.r and Exchange Brokers, buy and sell E1-
.hanse Rank Notes Gold and Silver, &c. VIII
rive prompt attention to Collections, and remit
drans At current rates Taxes paid for non-resi-
S.n,s. and ali matter. connected with Land Agen-
sy promptly attended TO. EASI sAuiNh"'
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14
DIR. w. II. BUTLER,
PHYSICIAN e. SURGEON.


Late Assistant Physician, Charity Hospital, Buffalo
Once on Geucsee street, Sd door west OF Pos'
C0ice nm staiys EAST SAUNA
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14
Business 9irsstury.
ano. .F.LEWIs, Proprietor.
rYRMs,-si5oa year. Invariably in advance.

p.blsh.d every Thursday morning at the City Of East
Saginaw, Michigan.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14
T.. BARNES. NJ. ID.

EcLvcrIo PHrsIcIAS AND SuRoLoS
Gives special attention to treatment OF disease OF
women and children, and chronic diseases Once
and residence, Washington st., doors no, norm OF
poes 0f6ce = fla EAST SA6iNA"'
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

RICHARDSON 4 FARRAND,
Phy.ician and Operative Surgeons Once in Hovey's
building, over Cigar Store. Residences at Good
Y;oh'. and Pierson's EAST SAGINAW.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

yABEZ G.. SUTHERLAND
Attorney and Counsellor at Law, and Proctor In
Idm;,.i,y SAGINAW CITY.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14
wEBBER & WHEELER.

ATTORNEYS and Counssllors at Law and Solicitors IN
Chsncery. Agents for buying and selling Land',
pAyiug Taxes Ac. Office, corner Of water ana
n.,s,s. s,rset. EAST SAGINAW.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14
wERsuON A. bros.

viii attend 10 the Purchase, Shipment and Inspec-
tioa Of Lombsr on Saginaw River Post Omco
Address, EASI SAdlNA"'
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14
ROBINSON 4 THOMPSON,

A,,orpevs and Counscliors at Law. Will give
prompt attention TO collections Taxes paid for non.
residents, and all business connected with Land
Agency promptly attended to. ,,,,w
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

DILLINGHAM 4 ROBINSON.
,,.,n.,, a co,n..l,orL EAST SAGINAW.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1861-02-14

MOORE 4 GAYLORD.
,oy,svs and Counseilors at Law, Solicitors In
Chs.csry, Ac Once in tho Court House;
SAGINAW CITY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-11
A "Dash at the Enemy"

Some OF the newspapers are getting very
clamorous for "dash" at the insurgents Ac-
cording to these military authorities, it is only
necessary to make bold push at the rebels to
conquer them. They overlook the fact that the
rebels are probably as strong in numbers as the
Federal forces, that they have chosen their own
ground, are strongly entrenched, and will make
as good defence as any soldiers in the hour OF
trial.
Making dash at such nm army without an
adequate preparation might be considered very
brave, but if it proved disastrous failure, as
it would very likely be, those who recommend
ed the rash adventure would be the first to de-
nounce the "recklessness" of the Commander.
Several of our over-fast Generals have made a
"dash" without apequate preparation, and have
been beaten for their folly. Common sense
teaches that the best way to reach desired OBJ
ject is to employ all the best means necessary
to accomplish it, and though "dash" in bat
tie might be attended with happy results, yet to
begin a campaign on such principle would
surely be attended with disaster.
Louis Napoleon ended the campaign in Italy
in three months, but he did not commence il
till he had everything in readiness for it. Cen
eral Taylor fought his first battle in Mexico in
May. 1t was not till the following September
that he advanced into that country. In the
Russian war hostilities began in March, but il
was not till September that the French and
English landed at Sebastopol. In all these i'll.
stances the armies were at hand, but at took all
this time to get them in readiness to move
Our armies have to be created almost entirely
Gen. Mcclellan, now in Virginia, was out in the
Crimea on military commission. His testi-
mony is important He says
"That mere individual courage cannot suffice
to overcome great forces, but that it must be
rendered manageable by discipline and directed
by that consummate and mechanical military
skill which can only be acquired by course OF
education instituted for the special purpose, and
by long habit. 1t is not enough to trust to the
number of brave but undisciplined men that
we can bring to bear against it. In such case
the very multitude works its own destruction
because if without discipline and instruction
they cannot be handled, and are in their own
way"
1t will be seen, therefore, that, for success
there will be something to do besides collecting
a great fore, together That force has got tC
be organized and put into working order An
army is vast machine in which every one has
n special duty TO perform and he ought to know
how to perform it properly Those who talk o.
commencing campaign with dash, are urg
ing Gen. Scott to a wanton and useless sacrifice
of his Philadelphia Ledger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-11
Cards Spirituallzed.

Giving account of Richard Lee, private SOL
dier, who had been taken before the Mayor Of
the town of Glasgow, for playing cards during
Divine service.
Tie sergeant commanded the soldiers at the
church, and when the parson had read the
prayer he took the text. Those who had BIZ
BILE took it out but this soldier had neither
Bible nor common prayer book, but, pulling out
a pack of cards, he spread them out before him.
He first looked at one card, and then another.
The sergeantof the company saw him, and said
"Richard, put up the cards. this is no place
for them"
"Neyer mind that" said Richard.
When the service was over, the Constable
took Richard prisoner, and brought him before
the Mayor.
swell" says the Mayor, "what have you
brought the soldier here for P"
"For playing cards in church."
"Well, soldier, what have you to say for your
self?"
"Much, sir hope"
"Very good; if not will punish you more
than ever man was punished"
81 have been" said the soldier, "about six
weeks on the march. have neither Bible nor
common prayer-book. | have nothing but q
pack OF cards. and hope to satisfy your wor-
ship of the purity of my intention"
Very good" said the Mayor.
The spreading the cards before the Mayor
he began with the Ace -
"When see the ace, it reminds me there i,
only one God
When see the deuce, it reminds me of Fa
ther and Son.
When | see the tray, it reminds me of Father
Son, and Holy Ghost.
When see the four it reminds me of the fou,
Evangelists that preached, viz, Matthew. Mark
Luke and John.
When see the FIVE, it reminds me Of the five
wise Virgins that trimmed their lamps. Ther,
were ten, but five were wise, and five were fnol
ish, and were shut out. 'N''
When ! see the six, it reminds me that i,
six days the Lord made heaven and earth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-11
DEATH OF CHARLOTTE BRONTE'S
FATHER

From the New York Evening Post, Goth.
Charlotte Bronte's father is dead. On the
7th of June he fell asleep in the werd old par
sonage of Haworth, closing his eyes on the
hearthstone where the three lovely women who
made his name glorious sat but little while
ago, dreaming inscrutably over the wonderful
world within them, and whence they passed
one by one, their fragile shapes seeming rather
to fade slowl, than die quickly, like the COM
mon lot. Eighty-tolr years old, and, but for
that faithful son-in-law Nichols who looks to
us in reading of him, more like a profraction of
CharlOtte's life than a separate eXistence-but
for him and the servants, all alone! We may
believe or disbclieve the stories of his iron
sternness, he may have fired himself off in ps-
tol cartridges from the back door step, he may
have torn taiIeta gowns, he may have been a
gloomy companion for three motherless women,
and gifted, reckless, unbalanced son--we for
get all that now-he outlived one of the rarest
families that were ever born to man. All that
we know Of him is known because he was the
father of Cuwer, Acton and Ellis Bell, of Pat
rick the younger, dead in his despairing youth,
after life of wild, brilliant misery for which
no philosopher in the tangled organism OF NOR
bid nature could dream of holding him respon-
sible. We know that the Rev. Patrick Bronte
was born on the Saints day, which gave him
his name, in the year l177; that he begat those
children of his lived to turn them in, ripen
the sources of their own life, and make them
what they were, then died in Nichols arms.
A brief but unutterably fascinating history,
with an end which saddens us, yet makes US
still more glad. 1t is impossible to feel over
balancing regret at the death OF the last
Bronte. We rejoice that there is none living
to hpur that name which alWpvs meant misery
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1861-07-11

When | see the seven, it reminds me that
on the seventh day God rested from the work
which he had made, and hallowed it.
When | see the eight, /; reminds of the eight
righteous persons that were saved when God
drowned the world, viz. Noah and his wife,
his three sons and their wives.
When | see the nine, it reminds me of the
nine Lepers that were cleansed by our Saviour.
There were nine out of the ten that never turn
ed thanks.
When | see the ten it reminds me of the ten
Commandments which God handed down Moses
on the table of stone.
When | see the King it reminds of the Great
King of Heaven, which is God Almighty.
When | see the Queen, it reminds me of the
Queen of Sheba, for she is as wise woman as
he was man. She brought with her fifty boys
and fifty girls, all dressed in boys apparel for
King Solomon to tell which were boys and
which were girls. King Solomon sent for wa
ter to wash themselves, the girls washed to the
elbows, and the boys only to the wrist, so King
Solomon told by that"
"Well," said the Mayor, "you have given a
description of all the cards in the pack except
one"
"W ,ich is that?" said the soldier.
"The knave," said the Mayor.
81 will give your honor description of that,
too, if you will not be angry"
81 will not" said the Mayor, "if you will not
term me to be the knave."
"Well, said the soldier, "the greatest knave
know of is the constable that brought me here.'
81 do not know" said the Mayor, "whether
he is the greatest knave, but know he is the
greatest fool"
"When count how many spots in pack OF
cards, find 36j--as many days as there is in a
year.
When | count the number of cards in pack,
| find there are 3d. the number of weeks there
are in year. And | find four suts-the num-
Der of weeks in a month.
find there are twelve picture cards in the
pack, representing the number of months in a
year; and on counting the tricks, find thirteen
the number of weeks in quarter. SO you
see, sir, the pack of cards serves for Bible,
Almanac, and common prayer-book to me-"