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The European Quesfion.

The diplomats Of Europe have recently had
abundant material for scheming and counter.
plotting. No less than fivo distinct questions,
as the great International problems ara com
monty called, are at present before them In
various stages Of progress. Greece would
have furnished sixth, but the storm OF the
PeIcponnessus has passed away under the
placid rule of George l. lately appointed King
of Greece. The five that remain arc tho
American question, the Mexican question, tho
Prusian question, the Polish question, and Tn,
French question. New developments in ref
ercnce to the American question, there arc
none to record. Europe Is waiting the result
of the contest on this side Of the Atlantic in
patience, and Intervention has passed into a
bugbear of the past. The Roebucks and
Lairds monopolize the Southern sympathy
business, and Americas far as Europe is con =
cerned, will undoubtedly be allowed long
time vet to settle her own difficulties after her
own fashion.
The Mexican question is the focus of inter
est at the Tuilleries and in the gay circles OF
the Partisan salons. Ill success has undoubt T.
edly heretofor made this attempt OF the EN-
peror unpopular, but we have not as yet
received any intelligence of the reception oil tho
news OF the capture Of Puebla in France. IL
will, without doubt, exercise vast influence
on the French elections in favor of the gov
ernment. II will also destroy the foundation
Cor strong party of opposition to the expii
dit:on, and enable the Emperor With, much
better grace, to ask for further appropriations
ard supplies. 1t is needless TO deny that
Gen. Forney's success hrs placed greatly
different p aso on the political behring's OF the
Mexican war. Fortune evidently has not dc
serted the Napoleonc star.
In Prussia, matters are in very revolution
ary state. The ministry of Herr Won Bsmars
and tho vast Liberal majority 10 the Chamber
of the Deputies have colided, as was to be
expected. The cause Of the embrogllo was
technicalty as to the disciplinary powers o.
the President Of the Deputies over the occu
pants Of the ministerial benches. The Minis
ters denied and the Deputies asserted tht
right of the President to call all speakers t.
order, the King sustained the Ministers, ant
the up shot of the matter was tie proroguinl
of the Parliament. The indignation Of tb'
people is intense, and in mercurial France
a revolution would Immediately ensue Sto
lid Prussia, however, will ameliorato her con
dition by more peaceful means. The Poisl
! agitation is subsiding, as far as the other Eu
ropean powers are concerned. TIE replies o
Russia to the various notes, and the early ses
sion Of the Eur pean Congress, have quletet
the voices of those who protested for Po!isf
rights. Meanwhile the insurgents hold ou
with all the bravery that has made Polaae
famous. OF the French elections, the onl!
remaining question, We have lately spoken 81
fully tha. repetition is uncalled for.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-06-23

sy- Some young laiiOs who had been
attending an evening party, desired 70 return u,,
home, but had no male attendant ihe
mastr of the house requested his son 10 accom-
nanv them and made use of scripture name.
What was il? ~.
,Jereboam-.Jerry bcau'em oiiA
He proving reluctant, the gentleman desired
another son to act as escort. What scripture
namo did he utters W.
Lcmucl- Lem you will. t-J
Still there was difficulty, and llke TO-
Quest was made iu a similar manner to another
son. What was ita -et.n
Samuel--Sam you will.
Sam having consented, the parties took
their seats in sleigh for the purpose OF gong
home. Il was found there was pientd OF
room for on. more. What scripture name
did The old gentleman uoe to induce aapo'ne'
son to accompany the guests o5asIa ogaa
Benjamn-Ben jam in. ~ ..5tlit.,.
Tho driver was resqusted to start 10 ano'uee
scripture n,po What was it! 6,.g .,ssi
Joshua-Josh away. .sifs.
When the sleigh Was fairly of, i was :, :.
covered that one young ladies had been lslt
behind. There was no possibility OF recalling
her companiouus. so the old gentleman asked "a
still another Of his sons 10 console the young
lady for her disappointment, what was '"0
last scriptural name thus used . aB-od
Ebenezer-Ebeu ease her. .atsia
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strayiug round the room, as tho seeking some.
thing unattainabe. Not even mothers
love, all prevailing as il is. seemed to satisfy
his queralous longing. SO changed! So
broken dosn! Poor Nick Dudley!
Hear his feeble voice, thin and cracked 10y
illness. k
"Mother, did you write TO heri"
"Yes nv son but" and hear she
wipes away furtive tear or two.
"But-yes, of course, she's forgotten me.
Why shouldn't sbel I'm nothing now
only miserable wretch. Still l wish-I
could see her before 1 just to say to her that
IL rel ,ase her from the the engagement,
thai Tm-Im willing she should go--and
bear her no unkindness for desert--for not
wishing to mary a--crpple." n
"Oh, mv dear son, do not speak so. Ii
may he all mistake. If she really lives
you"
+" Say no more, mother--you wrote"
"Yes. my son, nearly a month ago"
I" And no nply. Hump! II is clear
and the poor fellow turned YEARLY toward
the all, while few tears twickled down his
thin cheek.
A knock at he outer door, and Mrs. Dud.
ley slips out of tho room. In five minutes
she returns.
20 Arc vou asleep, my con 2"
"No, mother, but give me the laudanum
drops. think l coull dose a few minutes
with their help" ..a
"My son."
"We!l."
"Can you bear good news!"
He turncs quickly, and sees the dear old
wrinkled face all smiles.
What is ia" And tho wistfu eyes turn
beseechingly toward the door.
A rustic Of muslin hutter Of lace-an
odor Of viole,s, and darling Cicily HOPKINS
with eyes red from weeping, and mouth all
poutipg way between laughing and
crying, pushes by tie old lady, and with 9
sobbing cry of Oh, Nick, they never TOLD
me'-has her arms around his neck. and he
dear head upon his bosom before the poo
unfortunate, happy devil knows whether he il
dreaming or awake.
"Did he get wel?'
or course he did Wouldn't he have bee
perfect ass to die at that juncture! He go
well, THAT is, he's goiting well fast now, Al
you read this.) Tney were married las
month Nick swears he's the happiest m al
in New England to-day.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-06-23

IA WHOLE NAaAn. p AT a recent negro
celebration, an Irishman stood listening to
Frederick Douglas, who expatiating upon
government and freedom; and as the orator
came to pcriol from the highest poetical
heights, the Irishman said:
"Bcdad, he spake well for nagar.'
"Don't you know" said ono, "that no is
only half negro"
'Oilj half n,ga is hel Well, ifs hili
magyar can talk iu that style, I'm thinking a
whole hagar might beat the propht Jeremiah! !
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the power conferred by tho Constitution in
this time Of rebellion, TO restrain disloyal
men epdangering the public safety
b, Among the minor points of his letter are
the neat manner in Which the President turns
to his use the case Of General Jackson and
Judge Hall, at the Same time that he admin
listers a rebuke TO the Albany meeting for
choosing 10 address him as " Democrats !"
rather than as "American citizens" The
10 ter as we have said, is au able document,
and will raise the President 10 popular esti
nation, even above that enviablc. position he
now occupies. 81
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-06-23

The ESRoLLMEST. The conscription bill
divides citizens liable to draft into two classes.
One comprises all able bodied men between
the ages Of twenty and thirty.fve, married or
unmarried, and all unmarried men between
tho ages Of lhrty-fvc and forty five. The
second class includes all married men between
the last name ages. According TO the rn,oll
mcnL in New York city the proportion OF The
first class to the second is nearly as fuor TO
ona
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-06-23

Ex Gov. BARRY AGAINST THE WAR'-Ex.
Gov. Bary-tbe "Od Wheel Horse" ol
Democracy in this State--has written letter
to the Chicago Times, cougratulating that
rebel organ upon its late good luck. Ino
Ex- Governor says tda. be has ALwINs Gee"
opposed 10 the par; and that no THINKS inc
democracy should have openly opposed tn'
war FROM tho start. vf f
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nzy The township of Aqusia, Kalamazc

GE The township of Agusia, Kalamazoo
county, is ono Of the most thriving places on
the line of the Michigan Central Railroad.
[, contains an excellent 6oa ing mill, and IS a
superior market for wheat, farmers coming
there from the north part OF Barry county 10
sell their wheat. Tho prospect is now good
for an abundant wheat harvest in Augusta
and vicinity, aud also for largo fruit crop
Of every variety. a~
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msut again. Yes, Nick was caught aud
Cicily, thought half afiaid of the great dsh
she had hooked, felt proud Of her conquest
and got to looking for tho dreamy eyes a1d
black moustache with little 1attcr at the
heart and gush Of crimson bushes ovor plump
checks and milk-white neck. But, then, he
was Secsssionist, they said; an she, a
staunch Union damsel. She would never
marry Seccssionist-uevcrl She said as
much one day in Nck's hearing, but he only y
smiled and remarked that he would not nei
ther--if he could" ....
And so the summer was slipping by, and
Cicily's visit drawing TO close-only one
day Of il remained.
Nick had gone to Boston with q promise to
return in time to say 5000 l.bye"-and some-
thing else, which he wished to tell her before
they should part. All! sue well knew what
it was! If1N
Tea on the table. Cicily sat looking out
of the open window at the honey suckles and
the sweet briars. L;zzio as usual was busiling
around in perfect whirlwinl of business and
stiff muslin. Old Mrs. Hopkins was slowly
rolling up her knitting. while the Deacon
who had Just received bis newspaper from the
Post Office, was Jmly spelling out the head
ing to the colu inns.
Come, father, teas ready" said Lizzie.
"Yos, child, in minute. What's this
Three hundred thousand more men called fol
by President Lincoln!
,"The Lord pity their poor mothers" said
old Mrs. Hopkins, wiping her eyes, as she
thought Of Ben, her first born, away in the
army. .oes ,s
The Deacon cast his eyes down the column
/" Hump! What's thisi New regiments un
der the Presidenl's proclamation. Col. Dud
ley has been commissioned by tho Governor
to raise regiment for mediate service"
81 wonder if that's Nckp said Lizzie.
"No. He's a secessionist," grumbled thu
Deacon.
"He isu't,' spoke up Oicily-then blush
ed like a rose.
"Why, Ccily, chill," said Mrs. Hopkins
show do you know what he is"
"Why, he told ms-(white lie.) That il
-(concous stricken) he didn't-exacily sa!
so, but IL know-that is I-think-"
"Better be quite sure of sohat you are say
ing Ciciiy."
What pretty little scream from frighten
ed blushing Ccily, while Lizzie burst int
laughter, and old Mrs. Hopkins dropod he
knitting in astonishment; for there, in the
door, stood Nick Dudley himself, an uuobserv
cd spectator of the scene, and looking hand
somer than ever, in his Colonel's uniform!
What passed between Nick and C.cily tha
night, in the long walk they took togethe
under the naples, know not; only whel
the Colonel returned home towards midnigh
he want strolliuo along the lonely road troll
ling out suatches Of Spanish ballads and ole
love ditties, while Cicly went softly up to be
chamber, richer by happy heart, ADD rim
upon her finger which had never glittere'
there before.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-06-23

RJ- They get up nobel love letters at
Cleveland, short, sweet and spelled upon the
principle of complete secession from dictionary
rules. Here is one read in court last week.
T" deer -throw abccnt not forgottin =
thares gud tym cumiu waite little longer.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-06-23

nFA husband advsrtises thus:-" My
wife, Maria has slrryed or been stolen. Who.
ever returns her will get his head broke. As
TO trusting anybody can do so II they see tit
for as never pay my own debts, il Is not
likely III pay hcrn.',
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-06-23

fEThe tow (irecnmans, father and son.
who were so badly injured in mach factory
at Ann Arbor, on The 9TH inst, are slowly
recovering and !, is thought they ~ill regain
their eycsight. RI
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-06-23

rz- An army Istter from Falmouth say
. Our returned surgeons state, as the ain''
sion Of all the rebel officers they met o" o.
other side, ,ha, they have received no suc"
huiblo punish neut since tho war ccmm'nes''
and that f,his i Joe Hooker's style OF ngn'
ing. { ey wan, no mre Of II. IVA
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-06-23

rrA man buying furs in Arkansas asked
,bs seller "If there were ady Pesbyferisps
around here ~ He bcslated little, and
said, :. he gncsscd no; bo hadn't killed any
scncc they had been there" -
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A crippled invalid, an exchanged prisoner.
is sitting in an easy chair, proPped up with
pillows in the cosiest, warmest nook OF the
old farm house. Poor Mira. Dudley her
wriokled face, so sad and anxious, is watching
him with tender eyes. He doesen't seem to
care for the fresh A,wers on his table. for the
jsllies, tho fragrant lemons, tho iced drinks,
the little comforts and Iuxurics so plontIfully
strewn around hm.
A cripple White, SCARED face, lips con-
tracted by sharp pain; one arm gone at the
shojer, cmaciated frame, sha'en by frequent
fits Of coughing; lack lustro cye'. vacantly
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ry A new steamboat tho largest W s,e
void, las launched a, Albany 'as' We -
She measures 4o7 feel fioa s'e'p 70 s'ee''""ir't
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-06-23

81 avTbe celebrated holso Eih9n \ leu
has been sold TO Frank Baker, OF cap fis1
CISCO for $4,000, n:r.,,.,
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J. II. WHEATON,
Il. KEE,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,

would respectfully to the citizens OF hi.uae %
and vicinity that he may be found at his once on ISes
THURSDAYS and Saturdays each week 10 ATTEND 70
ali that may wish Consultation or Prescription; oce
rnnrs from o A. ST. to 5P. NJ. Onise over waldron
aosay.s rank Residence on Manning Street, first door
north Of Prof whpples: DR.. Ksn will attend rauens
s1n,s, ~ uns.I arch Cd is63 i. KEE, NJ. ID.
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A F1ght With the Indians.

CHICAGO. Aug. IL IA special from St.
Paai SAYS DR.. Harrel. who has just return
Ell from the Idaho gold mines, reports that
there had been bsttis between the Passen-
4. IS on the steamers Shreveport and Robt.
Campbell and the Indians, one hundred
miles below Fort Union, on the Missouri.
Twenty eight of the latter were killed and
a number wounded. Three whites were
killed and two wounded.
The boats were on a sand bar, and had
two howitzers and were barrieaded with
bur dles of buffalo hides-
Harriet reports all indications this side the
Rocky Mountains hostile, and thinks the
expedition OF Capt Fiske will fail. let
ter from Sebley's expedition dated James
River, July 2Ist. says a battle is expected
with the Indians within two days. Ii
seems to be the design of the Indians to
leave the prairie and draw our forces into
the hilly country of the Missouri where
they would give battle.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-08-13
Tronble in the Rebel Ranks.

New York, Aug. I2.-The Times Wash
ingtOn dispatch says a rebel Lieutenen,
who has recently deserted from Lees ar
my and come within our lines brings re-
ports Indicating al almost helpless coudi-
ton of affairs for the rebel COnfederacy.
Great dissatisfaction is said to exist
among the North Carolina, Tennessee aud
Mississippi troops, who are anxious to re-
turn to their respective States. The North
Carolinians are especially clamorous. and
declare that once at home they will throw
down their arms and abandon the rebel
cause.
The troops from the Southwestern States
say there is no use in further resistance
since Vicksburg and Port Hudson have
fallen.
The Tribune's special says Hon. John F.
Hutchius, special agent of the Govern
ment, has returned from New Orleans and
reports in favor of reOpening the U. s.
Mint there
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Operations of the Army of Ten

WASHINGTON. August I2.-The report of
the operations of the Army of Tennessee,
from the day Gen. Grant assumed the
immediate command of the expedition
against Vicksburg, until the surrender OF
that place, is published in the official Ga
zette. He says that it is Il striking feature
SO far as his observation goes, of the pres
ent volunteer army Of the United States
That there is nothing that men are called
upon to do, mechanical or professional,
that accomplished adopts cannot be found
for the duty required.
He cannot close this report without an
expressive of thBnkfulness for his good
fortune in being placed in cooperation
with au officer of the Navy, who accorded
to every move that seemed for the interest
or success of our arms his hearty and
energetic support. Admiral Porter, be
adds, and every efficient officer under him,
have ever shown the greatest readiness in
their corporation, no matter what was
! TO be done or what risk to be taken. either
! by their men or their vessels. Without
their prompt or cordial support my move
ments would have been much embarrassed
if not wholly defeated.
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&lg Uye.leqtagll.
Waahineton NaWs.


NFw YORK, Aug. 12.-The HeFald's
Washington dispatch reports that a meet
ing of the promiuen, friends of the Admin
istration will be held ia Washington uext
week. SpeculaIions are rife as TO its object,
but the most prevalent opinion is that
news has been received by Gen. Halleek
and others, that the rebel leaders are will
ling to offer propositions for peace, believ-
ing that their armies are demOralized and
broken up.
The same correspondent thinks several
Cabinet meetings have been held in rela-
ton to the French policy in Mexico, and II
appears to have been declared that the
permanent occupation by the French shall
not be permitted, and that the entire
abandonment of NaPOleOn's policy there
will be demanded, even at the hazard OF
war.
The same correspondent says: Generals
G. K. Warner and Banks are talked of for
commander of the Army OF the Potomac in
case Meade's resignation should be ac-
cepted.
The HeraId's correspondent says: A
recent reconnaissance demonstrates that
there is still force of rebel infantry in the
Shenandoah Valley ready 10 fall upon our
rear, in case our army advances without
due consideration.
Lees army is on the line of the Rapidau
and his head quarters are at Gordons-
vile. Prisoners say Lees force is not so
large now as the Army OF the Potomac,
although he has received Is, 900 reinforce
meuts from the cotton states.
Admiral Porter has been granted two
months leave of absence, and will visit the
North after making necessary arrange
meuts for the management of the fleet
during his absence.
The new fractional currency is ready
for issue, but will not be put in circula-
ton for one or two months, as there is
still on hand large amount of postal cur
rency to be issued.
Charles James, formerly of New York,
has been appointed Collector of San Fran
cisco, in place of T. F. Low, who resigned
to accept the Republican nomination for
Governor. .-s
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New York Market.
NEW YoRK. Aug. l:

NEW YORK, Aug. IL.
Cotton less active and easier at 6T96s.
Flour heavy and 5@IOc lower, $50
O5 for extra State, 5 25(G5 60 for extra
r. H. o. and 65@7 90 for trade brands;
market closing heavy with no buyers at
outside price
Whisky dull and scarcely so firm at AL
@452.
Wheat fayors byers at 96@I Is for Chi
cago spring, OO@l 10 for Mil club, 10
al % for winter red western, l O5@1 20
Tor winter red Ill. mixed.
Corn shade frmer, closing dull with
no buyers at outside price, GS@6s4 for
shipping mixed western aud closing at in
side price.
Oats lc better and in moderate demand
at 6O@64 for western, the latter figure foE
choice.
Pork opened shads frmer at II 500
IL 629 for old mess, 10 so for new do,
10 62A9lO IS for new prime and 13 ESQ
10 90 for new prime mess.
Beef dull and sales trifiiug.
Bacon sides dull.
Lard firm and in fair demand at 94@
I0g.
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Progress of Affairs at Charleston

NEW YoRK, Aug. l2.-The Herald's Nor
ris Island correspondence, under date of
9Th and 9TH, reports our position stronger
and safer than ever. The morale and
confidence of our troops are unimpaired.
Although the rebels keep pouring in shells
from Wagner, Sumter and other fOrtiica-
tons, the protection to our troops is so
complete that our casualties are hardly
worth notice.
Captain Paine, of the Tooth N. Y, with
nine of his men, we're captured by the
rebels on the night of the 4th, while on a
scout to Lighthouse creek. They made a
spirited but unsuccessful resistance to SUI
periJr numbers.
Sunday week there was trifling en-
gagement between the gunboat Atlanta, a
Monitor and the Ironsides and our works
on Morris Island and the rebel forts. The
rebel guns were finally silenced.
A boat belonging to the Ironsides upon
picket duty, last Wednesday night, was
run down by rebel steamer. Part of the
crew was drowned and the rest saved by
another of our boats. No prisoners were
taken by the rebels.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-08-13

NY A DoDGE THAT WOULDN'T WIN
When Thompson, the deserter and suOsti-
tute swindler was arrested at Bridgeport
on Tuesday morning by Sergeant Herald,
he had one of his arms in sling. When
first accosted he said he was Lieutenant
in the 4th Pennsylvania cavalry, and that
he had been wounded in the arm at Get
tysburgh Herald soon stripped the band
age from his arm and found the limb as
sound as ever it was. He then cut off the
rascals shoulder straps before the crowd
which had collected. Thompson was taken
to Pittsburgh yesterday. He will doubtless
be Court Martialed and shot