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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08
Voluntary Military Companies TO Sustain
the Union.
The following letter will speak for itself:
WAeHIN0fOH UIfft Doc. 1900.
To his EIcelency E. D. Morgan Governor OF the State
Of New York.

wAsnsoros CRY, Dec. 2s, Isoo
To his EIceliency E. D. Morgan Governor of the State
Of New York.
DEAR SIR Tho Congressional delegation
from the State of New York, with the ereep.
tion of the members representing the city,
met last night, and unan mously adopted the
inclosed resolution. transmit it to you at
this critical period in the existence of the
Union. with the expression Of the earnest
hope that you will embody it in your fourth
coming annual message. There can no lon
ger be any doubt that the President and a
majority of bis Cabinet are joint conspiritors
with disappointed bad men in the South, who
favor Southern Confederacy. He is allow,
ing them to use his Administration in carry.
ing out their reasonable design, and is seized
with fcar and trembling when called upon by
Gems. Scott and Cass to take the responsible
ty and act like patriot who wishes to pro-
serve his country. In this emergency, in my
opinion, il becomes the Executive of the EN-
pire State of the Union to take high Jackson
ian ground in favor of the Constitution, the
Union, and the enforcement of the laws. The
Representatives Of the State here in the ma
tional Legislature-with the exception before
alluded to-desire such an expression Of the
sentiment of our people from you, in order
that those who are now engaged in the work
Of destroying the Federal Government may
know that New York, at least, will never sab
NIT to the e'doctrine OF secession, as recently
euunciated by Mr.. O'Conor and others. Such
doctrine, acceded to- would inevitably lead
to anarchy and civil war. Already madmen
in the South are arming, and preparing to
resist the Federal authority. In view Of this
state Of affairs, permit me to suggest that the
action Of the State Legislation should be
call,d by you in your annual message to the
formation of polunteer military companies
to sustain, If need be, the Union-to protect
the Federal property, and aid in enforcing
tie Federal iaws.
Very respectfully yours, JOHN 3. HAsKIN.
Secretary New York Delegation.
The following is the resolution referred to
in this letter. 1t was offered by Il Hon.
John II. Reynolds, of the Albany District,
and unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED. That in the opinion Of this Del
egation tho pcuple of tho State Of Now
York are in favor Of protecting the Constitu-
tional rights and Of enforcing the Constitu
iioual obligations of every section of the
Union and, believing that the appropriate
remedy for every existing grievance may be
applied under the present Constitution Of the
United States, and all just cause of complaint
removed by duo observance Of the laws Of
the land, they will insist upon prompt and
energetic enforcement of all the laws Of tho
General Government, as necessary to the safe
ty of the country in the present crisis, and to
the preservation of the Federal Union.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08
Parentage OF Jefferson.

The following. from the pen Of Hon. ID. p
of the Green Mountain Freeman:
The circumstances Of the union from Which
sprung the illustrous American statesman,
Thomas jefferson, have never, we think, ex.
cept in such general terms rs would convey
no definite idoa of their peculiar character,
yet reached the eye Of the public. But hav-
ing learned them from the aged neighbors oil
Mr.. Jefferson, during former sojonr in Vir-
ginia, and being wei! convinced of their entire
truth, we will venture to relate them for the
amusement Of our readers.
Mr.. Jefferson's father was poor, but an ia
dustrious and intelligent mechanic, and, as
society was constituted in Virginia, he was
excluded from the ranks of the aristocracy,
and could have no hope Of forming a family
connection with them, but for the following
incident:
One Of the proud and lordly Randolphs
wishing some repairs to DO made on the door
steps Of bis mansion. ard having heard Of the
young carpenter, Jefferson, who resided in the
same parish, sent for him to come and do the
work. In this family there wore several
beautiful and accomplished daughters who
were the acknowlo dyed bellies of that part Of
the country, while one Of the sisters was 80
far behind tho rest, either in accomplishments
or the faculty of showing off to good advan-
tage that she was subject to mortifying neg,
lect by the young mon who thronged the es.
tablishment, being generally left at home
whilo her more favored sisters were taken of
for the constant rounds of parties and pleas
ure excursions in vogue among the wealthy
families Of the place. 1t was during ono of
these instances Of neglect that young Jeffer-
son happened to be at work on tho steps, ard
the respectful attentions he then had an op.
portunty of paying the sighted girl 40
rongly affected her with the contrast with
those she had been accustomed to receive
from all other young gentlemen who were
admitted to the house, that her actions soor
revealed to the quick eye Of the young me-
chanic condition Of heart that he thought
he might improve the advantage. And, &C
ting on that belief, he persevered and so well
lrofted by bis opportunities that within few
days mutual engagement was formed, and
runaway match concocted and carried into Of.
feet. Thore was, to be sure, a terrible rum
pus kicked up by the proud Randolphs when
it was discovered that one of the family had
disgraced them and herself as they esteemed
it, by running away with, and marrying a
poor mechanic. But, finding there was no
help for it, and learning, upon inquiry, that
the young man was as smart as ho was bold,
they at length recalled the truant daughter
with her husband, installed them into the
family, and gave them their patrimony.
From this match, sprung, we believe, two
sons and several daughters, a part of whom,
like Thoma, Jefferson, the subsequent states
man and President, strikingly Inherited the
intellectual characteristics and enterprise of
the father, and the other part the quite ord-
nary and commonplace traits Of the mother
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08
The First Trip made by Locomotive on
this Continent.

Maj Horatio Allen, the engineer Of the
New York and Erie Railroad, in speech
made during the recent festival occasion, gave
tho following account of tho first trip made
by a locomotive on this continent
"When was it? Who was iti And who
awakened its energies and directed its move
mental 1t was in the year 1928, on the
banks Of tho Laxawaxen, at the commence.
ment Of the railroads connecting the canal of
the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company,
with their coal mines-and ho who addresses
you, was the only person on that locomotive.
The circumstances which led to my being
alone on the engine were these The rad
had been built in tho summer; the structure
was Of hemlock timber, and rails OF large di.
mensions notched on caps placed far apart
The timber had cracked and warped from ex
posure to the sun. After about 800 feet OF
straight line, the road crossed the Lackawaxen
crock on trcstle work about 80 feot high, with
a curve Of 355 to 400 feet radius. The i'm
preston was very general that tho iron mon
ster would either break down the road, or it
would leave the track at the curve aud plunge
into the creek. My reply to such approhen-
sions was, that it was too late to consider the
probability Of such occurrances; there was no
other course than 10 have a trial made of the
strange animal, which had boon brought here
at great expense; but that it was not neces-
sary that more than one should be involved
in its fate; that should take the first ride
alone, and the time would como when I sho d
look back tn the incident with great interest
AS l placed my hand on the throttle. valve
handle, l was undecided whether | would
move slowly or with fair degree of speed !;
but, believing that the road would prove safe,
and prcferring, if we did 60 down, to 60 hand
somoIy, and, without any evidence Of timidi
ty, started with considerable velocity, passed
the curve over tho creek safely, aud was soon
out of hearing Of tho vast assombage At
the end Of two or three miles | reversed the
valve, and returned without accident, having
thus made the first railroad trip by locomotive
on the Western hemisphere"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08

HEARD ENoUaH.-When Chalmers wa.
preaching in London, at tho height of his
popularity, his brother, Mr.. James Chslmers
was asked il he had heard his wonderful
cour tryman.
'YO,,' said James dryly, i haye'
what do you think Of himr continued
the inquirer.
Very little, indeed = exclaimed James.
Dear mel exclaimed the other, 'phsn did
you hear himp
About al hour after he was born,' added
the impertursble Scotchmap, 'and havo
never wanted to hear him again
That was fact. James Chalmers never
would e. to hear Thomas preach.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08

TRuE ENoUon.-'Of what fruit is cider
madef
Don't know, sir
what stupid boy. What did you got
when you robbed widow Collins orchardf
Il got q licking, SIR
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08

EE We stand too much in dread Of mis-.
and spend half our days in ma.
King apologies and explanations, instead Of
luietly taking an appeal from the hour to tho
year.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08

ToAsT by ScHooLMAsrER.-The fair
daughters Of America-mav they add virtue
to beauty, substract envy from friendship,
multiply amiabls accomplishments by sweet
ness Of temper, divide time by socisbility and
economy, and reduce scandal to its lowest
denomination.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08

EgThe Cincinnati Gazette says zone Of
our citizens, Mr.. Wm. Glen, has been COM
PEELED by threats of violence to leave New
Orleans, whittier he had repaired on business,
and others of our merchants have received
similar warnings in the South.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08

EH God has not made this life altogether
ovely, for then it would be too short and
lard to leave; nor yet altogether pitfful, for
hen it would be too long and hard 10 bear.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08

Eg We love to listen to the soft breath
ings of the flute, the Eolian melodies Of the
harp, and tho bewildering tones Of the violin;
but then the kettle-drum --ah thore's the
rub a dub.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08

BOILED Ice. In some hot countries, to
which Yankee ice is sent, it is regarded as a
great luxury. A foreign journal relates that
gentleman, who had purchased some Jumps
Of it, sent it to his cook, with orders to have
it served for dinner. The cook was at loss
what to do with il. But, as he had a pot Of
boiling water over the fire, ho dropped the
ice into it. At tho dinu-r-table, tho master
said, when the desert was ready
Now fetch on the ice.
All gone, massa.'
Gone where's it gone tor
why, Massa, me put it into dc pot to boil,
and when me looked for il, it wasn't thercp
The poor fellow had bottle thrown at his
head for his blundcr.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08

Ey II we wero asked what pbysicians s
stood at the top Of his profession, wc should
say it was the gentleman who was in the bab-
it Of attending "patients on monument"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08

EF The utmost excellence at which hu-
manty can arrive, is constant and deter.
mined pursuit OF virtue without regard tc
present dangers and advantages.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08

Eg Don't be in too great hurry, girls,
to fall in love with the young men. 1t often
happens that your hearts are no sooner theirs
than theirs are no longer yours.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08

A ROMANTIC BRIDAL. TowEa--Ont the 18th
Of August, a romantic couple--a French
youth and an Italian girl werc married at the
Leaning Tower Of Pisa.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08

EI Principles arc Of slower growth than
passious:, and the band Of philosophy, holden
out to all, there are few who press cordially.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08

GS- To smile at tho jest which plant. a
thorn in anothcr's breast is to become prin-
cipal in the mischief.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
CLARENDON HOUsE,

JoNEsvILLE, MICH, J. W. coz, PROPRIETOR. THE
above House, formerly known as the sherman House,
has been placed thorough repair, and furnished new
Its share OF the public IL respectfully 40
ncited. dec2om3
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-01-08
DENTISTRY
JEWELRY STORE.

JEWELRY STORE.
Watch, Clock and Jeweiry Repairing.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER HAS REMOVED
hi, Jswery Store the side of Broad street OPP
his stand where he be found at all seasona
Die ready do work in his uc OF business shrot
notice.
f He also keeps Watches Clocks Spccsclcs Jewelry,
Gold Pens, and Pencil Cases for sale, OF good quality,
and at the most reasonable prices. .
IIiilsdAI-, Oct. 18th. 1857. 1T. BRYAN.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-19
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Ar. MOORE Is. Am. Ky.), rising 20 a personal ex-
Bhmation, said if Mr.. Adrns resolution, heretofore
sd'pted had timply indorsed the conduct Of Major
tpdersn, he would have voted for il. But he could
W reeve the permission Of hs mind TO vote for the
resNslDder Of the resolution and 10 say by so deing
he ssould ndorsesvery act which the Psesident might
Iegsfo hs ms constitutional duty in carrying The
iA~ hno preserving the Union. While he was
ior TIE Union, believing he thus represented
The people Of Kentneky, he thought duty required
ns 10 pause before we peril the whole Union
and bring on general conflict and intesine war. He
did not believe in the right OF State 70 seceSe. He
regarded this as the greatest heterodoxy ever advoca-
Red by any party. But while he said this all rlust re-
onze the right of revolution for the resistance Of op
pfSftlon on one eide to freedom on the other
he did not believe the time has arrived TO resort
10 ns means Of redress and preclptats
20 Afeadiul catastrophe. lie did not
Deneve The present wac the proper time 10 send re-
snIorcemenls TO South Carolina and other Southern
n.mee. We should hesitate and endeavor to
&c, DOCK by peace what il might be conside-
req necessary TO secure by force. He would not
have made this explanation ii II were not for
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-19
NEW.YORK LEGISLATURE.
SENATE. ALBANY. Jan. 1s, 1861.


BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr. FRERO-To provide arms and equipments
for the Mill ia of the State.
BY Mr. SPIN0LA-S ibmitting certain propositions
for amending the Constitution Of the United States to
the people.
table.
The bill provides for special election for the par-
pore of taking vote upon certain propositions for
amending the Constitution Of the United States,
known az the Crttenden amendments.
Mr. SPINOLA introduced bill for the more per-
feet organization Of the military forces Of the state
1t provides that the Governor of the State shall be
subject to the laws of the United States divides the
military into as many divirions brgades regiments
and companies in his opinion the good OF the service
may require.
Mr.. fIERO'S bin provides for special appropria-
ton Of $500 600 for ring and equipments for
the militia of the State, the money to be expended
under direction of the Governor.
The bill for recognizing tie finance department Of
the New-YOrk City Government came for its third
reading
All er long debate, on motion of Mr. RAMSEY the
bill was recommitted to the Committee of the Whole,
ard made the special order for Tuesday.
Adjourned til. MOI day. -. ..
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-19
4hiu News.

Administering Asia tBr.l, Lott, Liverpool
sh met via Queenson 6sh dss and pass to ECunssd Has
snehoe I'd al the 3. " Spit .
Ship Flora Southland toi Rshmond Ne sou.hard 0aow
dsys md.e 10 IT, J. southsrd Co. Jan. lat o. hn. 6f
o xnsed ship Robert Cushman. Of baltimore esrine r. by
n fsn a. lat Ion. n a. spoke brig ElirA sf and from
NJ w and w gales the entire pesagej split sails H.
Schr Para new Cahoar Wilmington Del, days, Sour
and meal to Paxson Son Co. vessel 70 James Bishet
Co.
schr D. Berry voorhh, Jacksonville days. yellow pine
10 j. I. 0ichrist Co.
SHIP North America Harris Liverpool Dec. 81, md'e 70
Winsms 4 Guion.
schr Csbarin e Thomas -, Virginia days, oysterh
Schr. Oliver ii. Lee, Ssrer, Virginia 3days wood
Sohr. Sherwood Williams, Virginia days, oyster.
schr w T. Baker Hull Virginia, oysers for Fsifhaven
BELow-Brig Presentissimo iof Baltmore, james oea'
Habor salt lei leaky. 4 ..'.'
WIND AT sunset s. z very thick, and raining
THE BRro CosouxsT previously reported Ashore and cfse
on Moches Beach yesterday, l7sh so'd q paeno
BsIrrsoax jan 10 A pilot arrived hsrs. snd nish
fallssed brig suppessd British went az ssa1n I'm ~
fDy telegraph to Elwood Walter, -, ~
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-19
MarLess-p.noyfe1 Bv y.lecro,k

MOBILE Jan Is l86l-CoTIossslos to-day 1900 baes n
lie for Mddng sales Of three days bales; r-ceips
three days u.s. 500 bales FRKisHrsCo,ton 10 Liverpool ID
TO HAVE, l}e STERLING ExoHAssK l0aql044 sIeHT Ex.
CHANGE on New-York ids per cert discount
BALrxosE, Jan ls-FLouR dull Howard street and Ohio
s562i. WHEAT dull; Red, 81 25GS 80; White 81 500
81 S. Conn fn White, e6d10c Yellow. 6td67c PRovIs,
sctiye and buoyant sales Of Mess Pork SIS LARD 40
tive lotc CoPssE steady Boise. WHISKY ct ls3c-
PHiLADRLPHIA Jan. l8FLouR unchanged: WHEAT sesdyi
Red 81 800 IS: White 81 40d 81 So Corn stesdyt new
64a6se, CoTFkE; Rio, nIal3ic. WHISKY steady LARD,
IoidlItc. - -
MISSOURI EXCHANGE.
ST. Lorfs JAM IS Sight Exchange Ney-York decrnea
y cent and il quoted a, y cent for Missouri paper
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-19

REPuBLIcAs YoUsG MEss CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
This Committee met at No. 6lS Broadway for the
purpose Of organizing for the year. but the object was
not effected, and the meeting adjourned until next
Thursday night. Frank w. Sheppard was called to
the chair pro TEN. Several contested sests were re-
ferred to committee to investigate and report 81 the
next convocaton. Three ballots We're had for per-
manent Chairman, Ethan Allen and Joseph II. Walker
being the candidates. There was no choice.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-19

COMMISSIONERS OF PoLIcE.-A secret session Of
this Board was held yesterday afternoon at Headquar-
ters, when large number Of appointments were made
in conformity with the resolutions lately passed BY the
Board of Supervisors increasing the force. The men
appoir ted will be subjected the manpulations Of the
surgical staff to test their fitness for police duty and If
not assed by the doctors are rejected by the Comms
sionen.
Capt. Curry of the Fifth Ward, who was tried some
time ago on various charges, was dismissed from the
department Sergt. jeremiah Petty Of the Fourteenth
Ward was promoted TO the rank of Captain and cent 10
the Fifth Ward. Roundsman Peel of the Third Ward
was created Sergeant and sent to the Fourteenth
Ward.
Sergeant Weed of the Fourteenth Ward was dis
missed from the force on q charge of violating the
rules and regulations in engaging in other than police
business. Not long ago man named Wm- II. Ben
nett formerly policeman made complaint against
Sergeant Weed charging him with being Interested in
keeping house Of Ill repu;e 1t appeared in evidence
that Bennett applied to Weed to indorse note IN order
that he OBJ might raise the means 70 open boarding
house. Subsequently Mr. Weed aseertained that Ben
net had opened am assignaton house and upon charg-
ing the latter with it, be replied that he could not get
along any other way. Ii further appeared that Weed
assisted him in obtaining furniture The complaint was
made by the man Bennett and on the trial numerous
witnesses were brought forward to show his vile char.
acter. Weed was however dismissed.
Late Yesterday afternoon Bennett was arrested On
charge of perjury before the Commissioners Of Police
and locked up in prison in default of 81 900 BAIL
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-19
ASSEMBLY.

In the Assembly, the Committee on Federal Rela-
TONS through their Chairman, Mr.. Robinson, reported
this morning.
proved of much of .be report and willingly accepted
ibe proposed compromise, if acceptable to the South
vet he desired TO say that he diraDproved aud con-
demned the war spirit prevalent al the North.
Mr.. WATERBURY offered the following:
Vbeyeas Il is currently reported that agent from South
Carolina in the City Of Troy in this state NEGOTIATING Tor
cannon for said State South Carolina In State of rebel
Non as.n. h. 1 the United Ste sas ss fg
The of said to be used against the Govern
Re,ired hat the Comnee on Public Defense be requested
ascertain the facts in relation to said report and TO commune
cate them to the House.
Mr.. COZZENS moved 10 lay the resolution on the
table. Loot by y to 70.
Mr. HERMAN desired to debate the question: and
the resolution was laid over, the Speaker deciding
against point of order raised by Mr. Benedict that
il was a privileged question
Mr. WATERBURY introduced bill to empower
the Boards of Supervisors OF the several counties to
provide pay ing witnesses in criminal cases the same
fees ar in civil casee.
Mr.. FERRY introduced bill to amend the act for
facilitating the formation Of agricultural societies.
Mr. HERMAN introduced bill authorizing religious
and charitable societies to lease SELL and convey real
estate.
Mr. MYERS introduced bill amendatory of the act
for the paymeBt Of interest on Car al drafts.
Mr. ARCULARIUS introduced bill TO change the
rane Of the Marine Court of New.York TO the City
Court.
MIR. FARNUM introduced bill 10 incorporate the
Spring street Railroad, IL New-York.
Mr. WEBSTER moved 10 lay the bill on the table.
Carried.
Mir. darcy introduced resolution calling on the
METROPOLITAN Police Commissioners for report as TO
fines, forfeited pay, &c.
Mr. SHAW moved TO lay it on the table, Carried.
Mr.. FULLERTON moved TO make the report of the
Con mttee OIL Federal Relations the special order for
Wednesday. Laid on the table. Adjourned.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-19
Mat viii be put On ts final reading at i2 oclcE Ou
Z CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

- CAPITAL PUETsHNEST.
The Judiciary Committee viii re, ort bill to repeal
or modify the Legislation of last Winter In regard 10
Capital Punishment that the State can again engage in
the business of hanging people "by the neck until they
dead" but it is thought that they will retain the
feature whi,h makes two degrees of murder.
THE UNION. N -
The Speaker presented memorial from the Mayor,
Aldermen, and COmmODaty of the City of New-York,
asking the Legislature provide for the calling of
State Convention, TO taSe into consideration the
present state of the Union and adopt such measures al
the interests and duty of the people of this State may
require TO be done."
Staten ISLAND FERRIES.
Mr.. Sherwood gave notice of bill 10 regnlate the
ferries between New York and Staten Island.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-01-19
Tender Of Services.

SAcKETrs HARBoR, Friday, Jan. Is, 1861.
The Frontier Guards Capt. 4. NJ. Camp, of Sacketts
Harbor, last evening volunteered their services TO
Gov. Morgan.