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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-06-24

A traveller in the State Of Illinois, som,
years since, cane to lone log hut on the
praires. near Cairo, and there halted. HI
went into the house Of logs. It was wretch.
ed affair with an empty packing box for ta'
ble, while two or three old chairs and disabled
stools giaced the reception room, the darl
walls of which were further ornamen. ed by {
display Of tin ware and broken sbelfarticle
or two,
The woman was crying in one corner, and
the man with tears in bis eyes and pipe iu
his mouth, sat on a stool, with his dirty arms
resting on his knees, aud his sorrowful look
ing head supported by the palms Of his hands.
Not wo-d greeted the iaterloper.
"Wel," he said, "you seem to be in an
awfal trouble here; what's up?'
"Oh, we are most crazed, neighbor," said
tho woman; "and we ain't got Lo patience to
see folks now"
"Thst's all right" said the visitor, not
much taken aback by this polite rebuff; "bu,
can l be Of any service to you in al this
troublep
"Wcll, we lost our gal; our SAILS gore of
and left US" said the man in tones Of despair.
"Ab, do you know what induced her to
leave you 7" asked the new arrival.
ave cant say, stranger, as how she's 90
far lost as to be induced, but then she's gone
and disgraced u.s." remarked the afflicted fa
ther.
eyes, neighbor, and not as should say it
as j. her mother, but there warn't a poc,er
gal in the West than our Sal she's gone and
brought roin on us and on her own head,
now," followed the striken mother.
"Who has she gone witbp asked tho visi-
tor.
"Well, there's the trouble. The gal could
have done well, and might have married
Martin Kehoe, capital shoemaker, although
he's got but one eye, playsithe flute in live
ly manner and earns a good living. Then
look what home aud what life she has de.
serted. She WAS here surrou nded by all the
luxury in the country" said the father.
"i es, who knows what poor Sal will have
to eat, drink, or wear now" groaucd the old
woman.
"And who is the fellow that has taken her
from you 10 lead her into such miseryp in
quired the stranger.
"Wby, she's gone of and got married TO a
critter called an editor. as lives in the village,
aud the devil only knows bow ,hey ar to airn
living"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-06-24
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, 18th.
A Pardon Obtained ON FORGED
Papers.
RE-ARREST OF THE CRIMINAL.

Our readers, no doubt, recollect Colonel j f.
Busbanan Cross, who was convicted of iorg
cry about two years since and was sent to the
Eastern Penitentiary. A few days ago Mar
sbal Milward received document from the
War Department, franked by Assistant Secre
tary Watson. This document informed the
Marshal that Cross WAS wanted by the Gov.
ernment, and instructed him 10 prepare the
necessary papers to procure pardon, TO be
signed by the United States officials Of this
city. At the same time Governor Curtin re.
ceived letter purporting to have come from
the War Department, requesting the pardon
Of Cross, and stating that the necessary pa
pers would be sent from Philadelphia. The
Instructions to Marshal Miward were to con
duct the matter as quietly as possible, and
were followed implicitly. The petition was
prepared and signed by the Collector of the
port, District Attorney and Marshal. The
Postmaster was absent, and bis signature was
not obtained.
Mr.. Milward took the petition to Harris
burg on Wednesday, and Governor Curtin at
once granted the pardon. Mr. Mwsrd then
returned to tie city, liberated the accomplish
ed Colonel, and proceeded with him to Wash
ingion. There Cross was introduced to See.
rotary Stanton, but the latter had apparently
never heard Of him before, and probably mis-.
took him for some military gentleman. Mr..
Milward then produced his letter of instruc.
tions, but the Secretary professed bis entire
ignorance of the whole matter. He thought
il rather singular that he bad not been con
suited upon the subject, and sent for Assist.
ant Secretary Watson. Mr.. w. soon made
his appearance, and was handed the paper
He At first remarked that it was his bandwri.
ting. but seemed to know nothing of the con-
tents. He then examined the document crit.
ically, and pronounced it forgery. The
whole party we're hen in dilemma.
Colonel Cross had genuine pardon, and
nobody appeared to know what course to pur-
cue. Fiually, General Wadswortb, the Mill
tary Governor Of Washington, was sent for
The Colonel was then placed under arrest -
He became quite indignant when about to be
haudcpted, and appeal ID to Marshal Milward,
with it. "By whose authority am l arrest.
edi" demanded Cross. "By mine," was the
reply of General Wadsworth. "Uuder what
law T. inquired the Colonel. "Mlitary law
was the stern reply. Cross was then escort
ed TO the guard house by file Of soldiers, and
passed the pigbt there. The next morning
be was brought back to Philadelphia, and
lodged in his old quarters at Cherry Hill
Upon the matter being represented to the
Governor, the pardon was instantly revoked.
The dodge Of the Colonel to obtain a par
don upon forged recommendations Of one oi
the department. of the United States is one
Of the sharpest ever played in this county
Cross no doubt intended to give the Marshal
the slip somewhere between the Peniteutiary
aud Washington, but Mr.. Milward was lit
tie too vigllant for him, and iue whole scheme
tailed.
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SALVATION DY 1MNsRsIoN.-An cold sos
kerr" who lives in Western Missouri, took il
into his head one day that it was necessary
for bis future welfare TO be "born again." and
forthwith repaired to the Baptist denomination
OF the town aforesaid, to obtain light. He
was received with urbauily aud forthwith the
following dialogue ensued:
Old S-Its your doctrine, boss, that fel.
Ter in order to be save, must suffer immersion
isn't il?
Mr.. B-Yes, s., il is one Of the fundamen.
tai doctrine Of our church, that q man to be
regenersted, must repent Of bis sins, and be
immersed.
Old Swell, boss, after repentin' o: hi,
s:ns and beiu' slid under, il he flashes in the
pan. What theni
Mr. B-Altbough back. sliding is much tc
be de. e.lored, still il be sincerely repent Of hi,
sins aud il again immersed, the church viii
receive him again.
Old Swell s'pose he agin' kicks out o.
the traces arter the second time (for ye know
what critters there sie in the worldly what i,
TO pay ag'in.
Mr.. B-Notwithstanding all this, IL he vii
seriously repent, aud so!emnly promise tc
amend bis future life, the church will again
receive him into her bosom, after being i'm
mersed.
Old :. latter fhv moments Of deep re-
iec,ion) proposes the following interogatory
Well boss, wouldn't il be q blasted good ides
10 keep such fellers in soak all tue tiinei
Our infrmant did not say whether 0.d 8.
joined the church or not, but We incline to the
opinion thu, be did not.
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A Farmer VAS called ne a witness to prove
the bad character Of Enock Jones, who bad
formerly been ono Of bis near neighbour
Counsel asked
"Well, what do you know Of Jones the
plaintiff"
Farmer-"I can't say that know much
about him"
Lawyer-"Does he bear good character y
Farmer-"We didn't like hin any too we'll
10 our neigbborhood
Lawyer-"We don't s'pose you did; but
would you trust him, or believe him under
oath r.
Farmer-"He might tell the truth if il was
for bis interest"
Lawyer-"Do you really think him an hon
est mauf
Fsrmer-"I never gave him chance to
steal anything rom me-"
Lawyer" But do you think he would
steal il he bad an opportunity
Farmer-"Woll, can't say positive; bu,
should rather not Try him."
Lawyer-"Perbsps net; but am | TO under.
stand that you had such poor opinion ol
Jones honesty that you would be afraid to
leave anything where he could steal it il he
were 90 inclined r.
Farmer" No, ] shouldnt be afraid to, u
I waiehed a."
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-06-24
marked Il down dropped q tear and blottsd
out forever the earthly faults Of Douglas in.
scribed thereon.

marked Il down dropped tear and blottsd
out forever the earthly faults Of Douglas in.
scribed thereon.
His death fell like thuuderbolt upon the
nation. Men in Chicago who carried the bod,
and whose hearts poverty and the cold-heart.
edness of the world bad almost turned to
stone, asked, with tears in their eyes, TO be
excused from work on that day, because Doug
las was dead. And as that funeral procession
swept along by the flowers "that night and
day gave all their looks to Heaven" they
seemed to bend in mourning to the cath for
the departed statesman. They buried him
amid the booming Of cannon and the mourn
ful ,oling Of the bells, with the great heart Of
the nation beating the echo. To night, with
the great-sorow still resting upon the nation,
with mourning in the land, and our armies en-
gagged with treason in struggle Of life or
death, Of national honor or disgrace. the dy.
ing injunction Of Douglas seems to come across
the unknown sea, from the dim and misty
land, to the young men Of America. "Tell
them to obey the laws and support the Con.
stitution Of the United States.' And now,
while the hoarse roar of Lake Michigan is
playing dirge to departed greatness over bis
grave, We ask, was his life failurei Those
who Judge Of life by success will declare it
was, but those who measure life by moral ac-
fions will declare that bis was a life struggle
for the success Of great priuciples' that laying
his all upon the altar Of bis country in her
hour Of need, he achieved renown, nobler
and greater than that which the Presidency
confers, and the memory Of Douglas will ever
"pp, oar as grand. sublime and endur ing "a the
mountains Of his native State, which lift their
high heads 10 Heaven as il communing with
their Creator.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-06-24
watches the night away BY his bedside. 1t
matters not whether his brow Is clear and
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watches the night away by his bedside. II
matters not whether his brow is clear and
white, or dark as midnight; whether you'll
aud innocence have set their siguet there, OF
age and guilt have touched it with their with
ering hands, he will be regarded as the sicl
soldiers Of the Crimea regarded Florence
Nigttengale, Who moved in their midst like
an angel Of mercy, miuistering to their want,
with kind word and gentle smile for each
till they watched for her coming as the child
for its mother, or the slave for the sun Of lib
erty, and bent iu grateful adorator to kiss heI
passing shadow.
Go ask that mother il her infant s beauti-
ful, whether it is the child Of opulence, cloth
cd 10 riches. garb, or found covered with rags
in the hut Of poverty; whether its skin is
white and its features regular, orit bears the
swsrshy impress Of the Iudian, or the still
darker hue Of the African; ask her. as she
presses it to her bosom, as she feels its warm
breath upon her cheek, sees its pure soul
beaming from it's eyes, aud such smile as an.
gels wear mautling its countenancs; then ask
her If it is beautiful, and from the mothers
heart, gushing with tenderness, will come the
quick reply. Beautiful! it is as bright as the
gems in Gods dsdem, and as lovely as the
angels who sing around his throne"
Ask that man If his mother s beautiful +;
her aged form bent by toll, her eyes dimmed
by many weary vigils, her hair faded BY the
storms Of life. and on whose countenance you
can trace no touch Of beauty, and in whose
step you behold no grace, ask him il she is
beautiful. Beautiful! yes. Her smile is as
bright as the last lingering ray Of the sun
which kisses the ocean wave, for its gentle
light first met bis gsze. and has illumed bis
pathway through life. Th' music of her step
is as sweet as the harmony of the spheres, for
it first greeted bis infant ears, fell the sof,est
and fingered the longest around bis sick
couch. That bowed form tells Of heavy bur.
dens borne for him, burdens such as only q
mother can bear, and every furrow on that
pale cheek has been marked by tears shed for
him, tears of anguish for his va, arduess,
tears Of sympathy for his SORROW and tears Of
JOY for his happiness, And thus it is a! ways,
that man, viewed in the light Of association,
assumes a beauty and purity which can only
be surpassed when be rises beyond the tomb
clothed in Immortality.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-06-24

To MAKE CURRAsr JELLY WITHOUT Bolt
Iso.-Sque-ze the currsnts through q thin
cloth and add one pound Of sugar to pound
of juice, set 10 sup two or three Jays,
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-07-11

CAPT. NICKLIN.-The gallant commander
of the 18th Indiana battery, Capt, Nicklin,
came up from Henderson on the Ida May
yesterday, en- route to Indianapolis.
Lieut.. Hall, with file of soldiers, also
went up on the Ida May, having in charge
an associate of the guerrillas, one Joel
Henry Tapp, whom they had arrested in
henderson, and were conveying to Louis
Vile. He confesses, we are told, that he
had been with the guerrillas.
Capt. Ncklin had in his charge set of
breast plates which he found on man
whom he arrested a few days ago also
two or three double barrelled shot guns,
which he had captured.
A few days ago guerrilla chief sent him
an insolent letter threatening to drive the
Union troops and citizens from Henderson.
Capt. N. sent back the prompt reply {:
"Cspt. Thompson-Whenever | fud you
I'll hang you"
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property.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-The mission of
viFw to settle all claims and II pass all
laws and regulations, referring to the rela-
tious betweeG the foreigners and the civil
authorities of New OrleaDs. II is even sur
mised that be will gradually absorb all
civil powers now entrusted TO the hands of
Gen. Butler, who will retain the military
command.
Evidences have reached the Government
of well planned rebel conspiracy Of Il
most exceeded character, which was to have
burst on the country simultaneously with
the battles at Richmond. The rebel leaders
confidently relied on shaking off Mcclellan
and anuihilaling his army by their inn
meDsely superior numbers, and this success
to be Immediately followed by ris-
ing i'll Tennessee, Kentucky and Maryland,
and the advance of Jeff Davis on Washing
ton in the midst of the confusion. The
families of rebel officials who are living in
Kentucky, while their heads are in posi-
ton In Richmond, were fully informed Of
the scheme, aud in their bodness and i'm
pudepCe let it out.
The facts were communicated to the
War Department and 10 Gen Boyle of KY,
and preparations were made to defeat he
movement. But the utter failure to break
the power of the Union army now threat
ening Richmond, makes it impossible for
them to put their plans in motion.
The Washington Star of this evening
says we have now at Front Royal quite a
division of Gen. Popa's army.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-07-11
SPECIAL TO THE WORLD.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-An important
manifesto, in the shape of proclamation
from the President, d, fning the future
policy of the Administration on the great
question of the hour, is not improbable, at
an early hour. Mr.. Lincoln has been wait
ed on by several Senators and members of
the House, and will be visited by a large
delegation tO-morrow, should he be able TO
receive them, urging him to issue procla-
nation in the tenor of the bill reported to-
day, FIGURING the Generals commanding
the departments to accept the services of
all persons coming within our lines.
The debate ia the Senate to. day merely
paves the way for ehis policy, which creates
no una voidable sensation
Gen.. o. ii. Mitchell is about to take an
important Fart in the campaign in Virgil
MIA. He has been assigned to a command
under Gen. Pope, and will take charge of
1t as soon as he returns from a short visit
to West Point and Albany.
Gen. Lew Wallace was serenafed last
night in Washington. In his little speech
he spoke strongly of employing and armiug
the slaves and for quartering upon the
enemy, instead of guarding the enemy's
property.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-07-11
River News.

The river has risen two feet at this point
since Wednesday morning, and is still
rising. 1t is falling at all points above, as
also its tributaries, and we may soon expect
low river.
The Gen. Anderson arrived from Cairo
early yesterday morning, with a splendid
trip, including $50 hales of cotton from
Paducah She left with fair trip at six
o'clock last evening.
The Charley Bowen went ont att o'clock
yesterday with light trip.
The Diadem, from Cincinnati for St.
Louis, with a fine trip, passed down yester-
day.
The J. T. McCombs, having been put in
complete order, resumed her trips yester-
day, arriving here at Al o'clock. She re-
turned to Louisville last night.
The Ida May, from ST. Louis with fine
trip, passed up yesterday.
The Courier, with moderate trip, ar
rived at her landing at 81 o'clock last even
ing. Her two popular and polite clerks,
Tom Wheeler and Bruce Hunter, did not
appear to be over worked.
The popular and reliable Matte Cook left
for Bowling Green with nice lot of freight
and a number of passengers, last evening.
Capt. Drinkwater is highly popular, and we
are glad TO see that he is doing prosperous
business.
The new St. Louis ferry boat, built at
New Albany, passed down yesterday even
lug, en- route to the field of her future la
bors.
The D. A. January, United States hospi-
tai steamer, passed down yesterday morn
ing.
The steam tug Ormsby passed up yester-
day.
The Dilgent passed up, and the Prairie
Rose down, last night.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-07-11
TRIBUNE's SPECIAL.

WASHINGTON, July 9.-We learn from
Warrenton that reconnaissance was made
on Tuesday by the 1st Maine cavalry as far
as Waterloo, on the Rappahannock. Two
or three miles from the river they discov-
cred a regiment of Rebel Cavalry in the
distance, who made no effort to dispute the
passage of the stream. Our pickets now
extend to within two miles of Warrenton
Spring.
A prominent citizen of Middleton was
arrested yesterday carrying a rebel mail
from Winchester to Richmond.
He confesses that daily communication is
had with Richmond from nearly ali the
towns in the valley.
The case of Vallandigham has beeRre-
ported back, with the recommendation that
they lie on the table, no evidence having
been submitted with them, and no direc-
tons to inquire into them had been given
by the House. The Committee on Judi
ciary could not do otherwise.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-07-11
AFTERNOON REPORT.

The Bombardment of Vicks-
burg-General Burnside at
Fortress Monroe--President
Lincoln'sVisits James Riv-
er-Better News from 10th
N. Y.--Reconnoisances--
A Proclamation Wanted
Gen. Mitchell Assigned to
Gen. Pope-Sound Doctrine
by General Lew. Wallace
Mission of Reverdy John
son-Rebel Plans Circum-
vented-Latest fromVicks-
burg.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-07-11

NEW YORK, July lO.-A rebel dispatch
says the British steamer Modern Greece,
bearing into Wilmington, N. c., on the
9th, was ran aground near Fort Fisher by
the blockading feet, who hauled off on the
opening of the Fort on them. She has
1000 pounds of powder on board The
fort succeeded in sinking her so rs to wet
the powder an prevent her explosion by
the Federal shells. 1t is believed a large
portion of the cargo will be saved.
A dispatch from Gen. Lee 10 jeff Davis
announced signal victory on the 28Ih of
June, and says our (rebeD loss of officers
aud men is very great.
A Richmond telegram of the 26th ex-
presses the opinion that Mcclellan would
capitulate, as bis army was thoroughly dis
comfted. Gen. Eseey was seriously woun-
ded, it is feared morally. Maj. W heat was
killed.
The British steamer Racer was in Charles
ton harbor Oh the 25;h of June.
A Washington special to the Post says
the forthcoming address of the Republican
Members of Congress to the people will fa-
vor the most energetic action in the prose-
cution of the war, and the use of all the
means in our pawer against the rebels, and
a more vigoroue policy is rapidly gaining
favor here.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-07-11

FIRE.-About daylight yesterday morn
ing fire was discovered in an old frame
building on First street, between Vine and
Division, which resulted in the total de-
struction of the building with most of its
contents. The fire extended to the black
smith shop of Mr.. j. j. Morris, burning off
most of the roof when the flames were
checked.
The old building belonged to certain
heirs living in Mt. Vernon, and had been
partially burned some months ago. 1t was
occupied as carpenter shop up to the time
of burning. As there had been no fire
about the premises for several days there
exists no doubt but that it was caused by
an incendiary.
The new night police should be vigilant
in ferreting out the inceEdiaries that seem
to pro wi around our city.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-07-11

Nav YORK, July 1O.-The World says
we give an interesting statement by Union
man who has just reached this city from
Atlanta, Georgia, respecting the position of
affairs at the South. As to this gentleman's
account, we can vouch for its being trust
worthy, it appears 1st--that had the recent
contest before Rich mond terminated in a
Confederate defeat, the rebellion wound
have been ended, as he spirit Of the South
was almost broken by the long series of
rebel defeats
Second. That the rebel army at Rich
mond, previous to the late battle, was over
200, 900 strong. Fully half of Beauregard's
army passed through Atlanta, en- route to
Richmond, to this gentleman's certain
knowledge.
Third, But a small quantity of Gotten
has been destroyed at the South, as the
planters do what they can to save, and
not destroy their property.
There will be, therefore, an abundance
fer the needs Of commerce whenever the
rebellion is ended
Fourth. That the wheat and oats crop
at the South is an utter failure, and that if
the corn should also fail, famine, as well
as the other horrors of war will be the fate
OF the South.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-07-11

NEW YORK, July "a Richmond paper
of the Sd of July, says Magruder and John
sons Divisions were frightfully cut up and
the loss of officers was very great. Among
the latter are many of tue best and bravest
of the Southern army.
1t was confessed that the valor of our
men defeated the plan of capturing McCiel-
lan's entire force. The retreat was man
aged with consummate judgment and order,
and the position defended with great sue
cess. The number Of our prisoners at Rich
mond is $500, =
Gen. Mccall is ct the Spotswood House.
Nothing is said about his being wounded
1t is proposed to put our men on an Island
in James River, where large guard will
be unnecessary.
The Rebel army is II danger of complete
decentralization, the paper says, when whole
divisions turn their backs on the foe, the
very safety of the army is imperilled. The
SINE papar suggests the parcelliDg out of
prisoners among the plantations to work,
in the place of negroes, who have been
stolen or runaway.
The press of the country has been filed
with denunciations of thelSecretary of War,
for what they said was military crime on
his part-not sending reinforce ments to
Gen. Mcclellan.
1t was intended that this assault on the
Secretary of War should be deadly. and
lead to his removal. He denied that Secre-
tary Stanton was guilty of the crime, and
he simply called for the original evidence in
the case, as was plain to every man of the
land, that when the army was sent off to
the Peninsula there should have been a
force sufficient detained to defend the CAPT.
tal He had the evidence taken before the
committee on the conduct of the war, on
which to repose. 1t was absolutely necss-