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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-11-18
Treason i'm PetticOats.

The New York Times Washington cores
pondeHt teegraphed day before yesterday the
following rather remarkable instarce of female
strategy:
We are informed that some employee in the
War Department has forged pass, permitting
three men and loaded wagon and team to
pass our lines. The wagon is said to be lead
el with quinine and other articles OF especial
value TO the rebels, 1t is expected that an
effort has been made to capture the party.
LATER-We have gained additionl infor-
nation in regard to the circumstance before
mentiened of wagon, with contrabanl goods,
having gone through our lines yesterday, to-
ward Richmond The precise facts are as
iolows: Is s
The parties of the speculation are person
named Buck Bailey, who preached in one Of
the churches here on Sunday, and Miss Buck
ner, daughter Of Mrs. Turner, who rsidesssat
Rcctorv;lle, Va, near Thoroughfare Cap
These parties, who are related to one OF the
aghest officers Of the government, so worked
upon his confidence as TO procure his good
offices in securing pass for themselves, with
which they succeeded in getting through our
lines and were within six miles of their home
before being overtaken by the officers put upon
their track. On being arrested, which was nc.
complished about tive o'clock this morning,
Miss Buckner was consigned to the charge of
some fe ales in dwelling near by, and
searched. This proceeding resulted in the
discovering, in her hustle, of obe hundred and
even ounces Of qunine, together with rebel
ma-all intended for Richmond; and fur
ther search at Fairfax Court House brought to
light letter in secret cipher, concealed in her
petticoat. 2
~ Mr.. Bailey and Miss Buckner, have been
consigned to the old capitol prison, and Miss
Turner, who is believed to be innocent, is per-
mitted to remain in the family Of her rela-
tives.
Altogether, considering the high official
character of three or four Of the parties who
have been unsuspcctiugly drawn into tho af-
fair it is one of the most astonishing which has
occurred during the rebellion.
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The Freed Men Of the South.

The problem as to what shall be done with
tie negro, which has given the northern ad.
vocates Of slavery so much concern, is being
rapidly solved in certain sections of the South
where the slaves have been freed, by the vol
untary arrangement of the slaves and their
former masters. A New Orleans correspond
ent mentions an honorable arrangement, made
by Maunscll White, Of Louisiana, with his
slaves by which they are held as frcemen and
receive wages for their labor.
The Cincinnati Gazette publishes letter
from Helena, Arkansas, which is thus referred
to by the Cleveland Herald:
That letter makes some interesting state
meuts in regard to the unwillingness Of the
freed slaves to move up the river, and their
readiness to work for small wages. Those
who work on the fort at Helena or do other
duties in good health, are cut off from the
accustomed socialitie Of Of negro life, and they
are not contepted, while the sick are particu-
larly unhappy. They long after their former
homes, yet are not willing to so hack to slave
ry. Necessity seems TO DO working out the
great problem. The cotton crop is large and
must be picked. Laborers must DO lad, aad
the negroes must work or starve. Mutual in
,esest and necessities have brought planters
aud cotton pickers together in new relations.
The negro is glad TO receive propositions to
work at fifty cents per day for tho year round
or seventy fvs cents for cotton picking time,
and tho planter is quite as glad TO make them
II is said that free labor at that price is much
cheaper than slave labor. IL so, the free labor
system will at once extend and flourish ever
in Rebellion.
The above facts undoubtedly furnish the
solution Of laucl vexed question.
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Special Dispntch to the Chicago Tribune'
Affairs i'm Kentucky.
LOUISVILLE, November 0, I66!

! ar
An employe in the Guartermaster's depart.
ment at Nashville arrived 10 day. He left
Nashville on the 2d inst. He says Nashville
is fortified in such formidable manner that
the fsderals c1n hold It against an army Of
100 900.
When The rebels evacuated Murfreesboro
and McMinn, lille on hearing of the approach
of the federal army towards Nashville they
tore up the railroad track for long distance
in the neighborhood Of Stephenson.
The rear guard OF the federal army LETT
Bowling Grsen Tuesday, and when our in
formant left Nashville Gen. Stills advance
was expected there on the 4lh. .,,.. -,
Our informant came through with a NUN.
Der of sick federal troops under flag OF truce,
which the rebel gueril,as did not respect, as
they robbed all The sick who had anything
worth stealing. .attfs
II is said that John Morgau's guetilas were
in Clarksvlle on Thursday last, and that they
hsd done much damage to the railroad track
in that vicinity. A.
Whom the rebel army took possession OF
Lexington, a largo amount OF federal supplies
were there. The rebels captured 81 100000
worth of stores, 10000 stand OF arms, and q
large quantity of clothing aad ammunition.
The provost marshal OF The city has sent
200 Kentucky rebels North, granting paroles
with provision that they remain North during
tho war. -. ,...o
A private letter read hero from literary
gentlemen of Louisville, now IN Paris, sxys
the French government is truly neatral 10
American affairs, with strong sympathy foF
the government, but In Great Britain there Is
feeling in favor Of the recognition OF the
southern confederacy.
Gen. Buell. left for Indianapolis yesterday.
A steamer arrived from Owensboro TO day,
having eighteen rebel guerilla prisonors...
Among them is the notorious JACK Alien ano
one Lewis Wise, rebel spy. Wise says he
is nephew of Gov. Wise. f.l.
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The whole State Of Michigan will be sad
dened by tho intelligence Of the death OF that
brave soldier aud honest patriot, Gen Israel
b. Richardson. He was wounded In the
shoulder ut Aniietam, and was at once re-
moved to Frederick whers ne has remained
ever since. The intelligence Of his death is
since wo were assured that he was out Of dan.
ger. i,e eaA
Ger. Richardson WAS a native Of Vermont
and appointed from that State 10 be cadet
in West Point Academy in 1889. Hegrad-
uate1, with good position In his class in
lS4I. lie was promoted to be Second
Lieutenant in ls4o.-sevred in the Mexican
war with distinguished bravery at Contreraa.
Cherebusco and Chapultepec, and came out of
the war a Major, having fairly earned his
honors on The field. His achievements in this
war won the admiration Of the Nation. Soon
after tie termination Of this war. seeing nor
prospect Of active service he retired from the
army. came to Michigan and settled on n
farm in Oakland county where he remained
until the breaking our Of the present war.
He was one Of the first men in this State
to volunteer for ihiee years, and was made
Colonel Of tho Second Regiment, which be-
came our first three years regiment. He
commanded brigade at the first battle Of
Bull Run, and was snyn thereafter made a
Brigadier General. 1t was his brigade TINT
covered our retreat and held the pursuing ebe-
my at bay Mt Centreville. Hs was tho hero
of The first days fight at Blackburn's Ford
Shortly after this, and during all The Penin-
sular campaign, he was in command Of divis.
ion. Io was in all the principle battles in
the Peninsula, Wi lnmsburgh, Gaines Mills,
Malvern Hills and Others and always served
with distinguished skill and bravery.
So conspicuous and undonpted was his
bravery that his soldiers fanilsrly dubbed
him as "Fighthiug Dick" sotriques with
which the nation has also delighted to honor
him. e
Gen. Richardson was an earnest believer
in tho righteousness of the cause in which he
drew his sword. He was sincere lover OF
Republican liberty, and understood and appre-
ciatcd deeply the stake we are contending for.
He was as brave soldier as ever fought for
bis country. AS man had little Of courtly,
manners or polished speech, but vas man OF
true heart, strong convictions and warm
friendship. He has fallen into an honored
grave.
Gen. Richardson was but lately married,
md leaves no issue.
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A Beauty of BOrncO.

Mr.. Spencer, st. John, thus describes tho
dauA hter Of one Of the Datus Of Borneo:
"She was the lovlicst girl in Borneo, nave
never seen native surpass her in hgure or
equal her gentle expressive countenance.-
She appeared but l6 years OF age, and asssoe
stood near, leaning agai' st the door post 10
the most graceful attitude, we had . Porieo1
view of all her perfec,ions Her dress was
slight. indeed consisting of no'hingli'ul asnor
pettic oat reaching from her wast.to' little
above her knees. Her skin was OF that clear
brown which is almost the perfection ofcolor
il sunny climate :and as she was just return
ino from battling, her hair, unbound, foil In
orea, luxuriancc over her shoulders, Her
evos were black, not flashing, but rather con.
templative, and her features werc regu'af---
eyep her nose was straight. SO intent was
sbo in watching our movements, and wonder
inc at our novel mode OF eating with spoons
and knives and forks, that she unconsc,ousiy
remained in her graceful attitude for sometime !:
but. suddenly rccolIectiug that she was NOT
appearing to tho best advantage in her l'gus
costume. sho moved away slowly to her room
and presently came forth dressed 10 M slk
/ Jacket and new pettcoat, with bead necklace ,.s
and gold ornaments, In our eyes che d'o no'
look 50 interesting as before"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-11-18
rsnptising q ladies' Gunboat.

Ia The good people Of Charleston, s. c.. have
had some sort of nondescript celebration in
their civ in "baptising" a marine ram or la
dies eupboat,' built there. The inevitable
Mr.. Yead On, who is n sort Of literary sea SER
pon,, was selected to administer the rite OF
baptism, made a speech Of several hours length
and quoted, Of course, 90 woman in on,
hours Of ease," DC :, and, OF the boat, "Shc'll
walk the xater like a thing Of life," &C.
Aftcr his literary exertion, Mr.. Yeadon Is
reported 10 have performed the rite Of " bap
la,uv in the following pious invocation: Il,
s" With a. solemnity and reverence, and in,
vokug on thee the blessings Of Almighty God,
noble boat, Palmetto State, bapizc thee in
the name OF the patriotic ladies Of South Car.
olina. Amenl' ~ ne.. ~ st.os 4, rn,
It isa pity that Secretary Melnlningcr, tc
whom. in pious and sophomorical palts, the
httlo fat man of tho Courier is but Sancho
Psnza, was not by at this important aud sig
nificant ceremony. As it was, however, Mr.
Memmoger was not asked TO join the preach
era and women on this grand occasion, arC
his redoubtaLlo squire remained the hero
honored organ and orator Of tho day. Th'
whole ceremony is fully detailed by Sauch,
Papza, including bis speech, which takes N
four columns Of tha Courier besides lists Q
officers, lady contributors, potabties, an
written messages from mysterious female
!. who persist in signing 10 thor patriotic effu
sions such names "a "Sue,' Nell" and "Re
becca.D IA ass ~.
!, We thought VIC had donc with the Yankc
, ideas of mutual admiration societies an
sophomOrical clap-trAp. 4 Richmond Dapaicl
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How Roger A. Pryor was Captur-
cd and EscQpcd. ih 37a 2

A letter TO the Charleston Courier, writer
from the field in Virginia, after the recen
battles with PopeS army, near Manassas
says:
Brig. Gen. Roger A, Pryor, during tn,
day. had the misfortune to be taken prisoner
but the corresponding good fortune to effect
bis escape. ,7g 's...s~.'l.A
He had started off on foot to call up two OF
three regiments for reinforcements, and on
bis return, found his command moved from
tho position in which no had left it. Think
ing it had gone ahead, he too went on, and
on, wondering oil the lime where his men
were, until he suddenly encountered two Van
kee soldiers sitting at the foot Of liayrck.-
His uniform being covered by a Mexican pom
cho, they did not observe but lc was one Of
their own men, nor was there any mark visible
upon his person TO inJicac that he was an
officer. ono'
They accordingly hmiliarly inquired how
everything was going on in front. lie ertp.ied
very well, and in tho conversation which EN-
sued, learned that he was mile and half
within tho federal lines. They asked him nu.
merous questions, under some of which he
began TO quake and grow uneasy, fearing his
inability, good lawyer though he is, 10 cope
successfully with cross examination Of such
a dangerous character. He accordingly began
to look about him TO discover some means of
escape. There was apparently none. He
observed standing near him, however the two
muskets Of tho men, one Of them with bay
nnet, and the other without.
The collequy had not proceeded much fur
Lhor before one Of them looking at him koerly,
''kcd him to what regiment, brigade, and di
vision he belonged, and as Pryor hesitated,
aud stammered out his reply, the Yankee
prang to bis feet and exclaimed, You are
~ rebel and my prisoner In an instant
he General, who is powerful man, and as
'ctive as squirrel, .seizsd the gun with the
'ayonct, and before bis antagonist could turn,
an him through the body twice. The other
los jumped TO his feet, appsreutly ss if 10
scape but ho also received from Pryor
unge that left him hopeless on the field =
throwing down the muske, the General NOV
ID rapidly away in the direction from whence
10 came, and after dodgng Federal stragglers
or an hour or two, had the satisfaction e Fl
ally rcgaining his command.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-11-18

A citizen walking up Chestnut street The
4 other day, trod upon the flowing skirts of q
lady. The skirts were distended by the most
lavish circumference Of crinoIine, and traed
upon the sidewalk at least four inches. The
irapery was so voluminous, Mt any rate. that
the wearer was some feet distant from her
husband, beside whom she was walking.
The citizen trod upon the lady's skirts,
bringing her to stand-still. The citizen
apologiz-d in tho most humble manner, and
the lady granted it. To his surprise, rs tho
lady passed on, the husband, turning short
about, said to the citizen. ..
/" You're foo!' ~,
"Sir!' said the Indignant and astonished
citizen, with an eye that forebodcd resent to
the insult. iol itl m ogtsf
u" Oh, don't mean toi rsult you. I see by
your appearance that you are a gentleman.
When l say you're a fool, mean you're
fool for apologizing 10 a woman who wears
trail skirts, becanse you accidentally tread up.
on them. That lady, sir, is my wife; have
to get my boots blacked four times day to
walk with her, for fear of soi'lng her fouDces.
The next time you tread upon them, pray
don apologize for it. If you had torn the
whole train off the dress l should have been
pleased rather than otherwise"
"'And you retract your offensive remark,
then?' asked the citizen.
4" In the sense you understood it, do, of
course. Should you again tread udon my
wife's trail, and then apologize for it, sbo'd
feel very much like. repeating the same cpl
thet."
Tho citizen wended his way like man who
had acquired new wrinkle.
se PHILADELPHIA North American.
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Never Put or TIL To.Morrow.

~ would like to have youirun down to Mrs.
Bowen's for me Kitty, before snn down." said
Mrs. Nelson to her little daughter, who sat
busily stitching away in her little willow chair.
ooh, mother, c, uldn't 20 Just as well be-
fore school time to morrow l have this pair
OF pillow cases almost done for my dolly, aud
Aunt Marthy is going to give me two nice
pillows and feather bed for her, as soon as
have the bed clothes all made neatly"
:" But, my dear, wish you to take the mo
ncy for the work she sent home to-day. She
is poo' woman, and may need it."
> Still Katy looked reluctantly at at the dain-
ty sewing wnk before her, and laid down The
tiny ruffled pillow case with a sigh.
. " Perhaps the poor woman is wondering
how she shall buy food for her children for to-
morrow" continued the mother. Think what
relief it, will be to have the caro- off my
mind" - H
That & ought was enough for Katy's really
benevolent lltle heart, and she quickly laid
up her work, in her pretty rosewood Lox, 50
it wouldn't bo in auy ones way and prepared
herself for her walk. Il. s,..l ~. Ifet
"Ilere is basket. with some of AIMS tea
biscuit, snl a plato Of butter said Katy's
mother; lyon may take, that to Mrs. Bowen,
il it will not be 100 heavy" 49, ,oD T.
"No, indeed, mother" said Katy, hor eyes
sparkling with pleasure. II shall be glad to
do il. dent think they have biscuit and
butter very often. Lacy sometimes brings
just dry bread to school for her dioner.'a
"Why, Kate. did not think they were as
poor as that. IIerc,y you take this cup Of Jelly
and some grapes to the little sick boy. |
dare say they will be refreshing. l must call
around and SEQ them as soon as l can" ~
oi Katy returned from her kind errand that
night little weary, but very light hearted. .
III am so glad went to night, = mother
she said. "Thev were just sitting down tt
supper, with only little cake Of corn mea
aud a pitcher of water on the table, Th'
woman cried when gave her the basket, sh'
seemed so glad. She gave tho sick boy hi
biscuit and grapes fret, and / wish you coul'
have seen how happy his face looked"
al am very glad, too, that you you wen
tonight" said the mother, "and hope 20
will learn this lesson from it--ncvcr to put o
doing kind act ti tomorrow, when you ca
do il 10 day. A good man was urged not I
go ous on stormy evening to pay bill to
|, poor labcrer, ns 10 morrow would certainly
as well, but he answered. r"Think what
blessing good nights slcep Is 10 a poor maj
This may relieve some anxiety which woul
! causs him a slesplcss night" Tho comman
Of Gods ancient people is ono which y
should all remember: "The wages Of hi
that is hired shall not nbids with thoa a
night until morning. So you see. dear Kat
4 Il was an sct Of justice, IS wcll as kindness,
: takp the money tonight, instead Of putting
4 Of until another day" d .n4f ~
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sketch OF Galveston and Sabine
...tr...r... Fkiynu.

The capture and occupation of Sabine Pass
by the United States forces is a movement
that will provo Of great Importance TO the
Government as base Of military operations
in Texas, as well as for the purpose of check
ing the smuggipg of cotton and arms Of the
rebels. since the commencement Of the war
Sabine Pass has been an important point TO
rebels for the expectation of cotton and the
importation Of arms aud munitions of war. =
The Sabine river is the boundary line between
Louisiana and Texas, and across this stream
are transported the thousands Of bales Of cot.
ton sent from other States of the so called
Southern Confederacy into Texas, to be ship
ped from the ports Of that State to Cuba and
other points in tho West Indies and to Eu-
rope. All tho arms and munitions Of war That
are landed in Matamoras cross the Sabine river
on their way to supply the rebel army east OF
tho Mississippi river.
THE Sabiuo river rises in HUT county Tex
as, and from the head waters to the Pass at
its mouth il trascrses about five bundred miles
and empties Into the Gulf Of Mexico after
passing through Sabine Lake. 1t is said TO
bcvcry shallow at its moul', but small boats
can be used upon greater part OF its waters.
Tie Gulf coast from the Sabine river lies
west and then trends southwest as you ap
proach the entrance 10 Galv,sto Bay, dis
tance of about ifty miles, tho whole cf which
is clean, having about three fathoms within a
mile of the shore. The entrance TO Galveston
Bay is between Point Bolivar on The north,
and the cast end Of tho st Louis or Galveston
Island on the south. Bctwoel thcm are four
channels. frta
Galveston was at one time the most pop
ulous anil commercial city in Texas, the most
nourishing port in tho Gulf, and is situated on
AN island at The mouth of Galveston Bay
This island is about 80 miles long and three
miles broad. The surface is level and e!evat-
ed about four or five feet above the water.
The bay is about 35 miles long, and varies
from welye to eighteen miles in BREADTH
The har,or is the best in the Stale. !: IS ship
ping at one time amoupted to nearly six thous'
and tons, one half Of Which was engaged in
the coasting trade. Foreign vessels also used
10 trade al this por. The city contains q
fine market hall, town hall, eight churches
aud several largo hotels. The private houses
arc mostly Of wood, and painted white. The
streets are wide, straight and rectangular, and
bordered by numerous flower gardens. TWAS
first settled in 1887, and in 1858 had pop
ulation exceeding seven thousand.
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/ strolled into the village oyster saloon,
where found DR.. Sch wasey, lcadin' citizen,
in state of mind which showed he'd bin his
ton mcre'n his share of pizen.
"fIello, old Beeswax," he bellered; 'IIow's
yer grandma? When you goin' to feed youi
stuffed animalsY
"Whaps the matter with the eminent ply.
sieian?" / pleasantly i'qured.
"This," lie said; "lhis is what's tho matter,
I'm babitooa drunkardl I'm exempt"
"Jes' So.
'Do you see them beans, old man ~ and
he pinted to plate before him. sf
'Do you sec 'em 2" @ Q.
81 Go. They are cheerful fruit when used
,emprtly." ~ = e p
"Wclf," said he, "I hain't cat anything
since last week / eat beans now because
cal beans then. never mix my vittlesw
"It's quito proper that you should cat lit
Tie suthin' once in a whilc," / said. "It's a
good idea to occasionally instruct the stun-
mick that it musn't depend exclusively on
ticker for its substance" ar sFN
"a blcssir'," he cried; ga blcssin' onto The
he'd Of the man tba, invented beans. A blcs.
sin onto his hcdF
(which lis name is Gibson! He's a frs,
{, miy Of Boston," said /. IE.I
This is specimen Of how things was gon
in my place Of residence. 9sb1l
A few was true blue. Tho school mastc
was among 'em. He greeted mo warmly. :
| He said ]. was welcome 10 those shores. HI
said bave m, ssiv' mind. II was crafty
in, he said, TO see that great intelleck stalkin
| in their midst onct more. have before ba,
occasion to notice this school master. He
evidently young man Of far moro than ordi
nary talent.
The school master proposed that We shoul
propose mass meeting. The meeting ws
largely attended. We had il in open ali
rousd q roaiin' bonfire. t I
Tho schoolmaster was the first orator. He
portty good on the speak. Hc also writ
! we'll, his composition bein' seldom lnaned /
bad grammatticism. He said that this gre
inactivity surprised him. "What do you e
: pect viii come Of this kind Ct doin'sl Nil
fit--"
"Hooray for Nihilv l interrupted, "fs
low-citiSens' let's give three cheers for Nib
the man who ht!'
'Exacsly," I said; "Nihil fl. lie was
a strategy feIler."
ii aOur venerable friend,v said the scho
q master, smilin' pleasantly, ''isn's posted
lVircil"