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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-08-16
The Administration and slavery.

That veteran AboIitionest, III. G
Wright, contributes to the Li6srato
the following summary of anti-slavery
"events" which have occurred since
Mr.. Lincoln's Inauguration:
1. Emancipationin in Western virgini,
2. Emancipationin Missouri.
8. Emancipation in the District o
Columbia.
4. Emancipation in MAEyland.
5. Slavery abolished and forever pro
hibited in all Territories.
6. Kansas admitted as free State.
4. Provisions made to admit Colora
do, Nebraska and Nevada as free States
8. Organization of Idaho, Montana
Dacotah and Arizonia as free Terrific
ries. m d
8. Recognition of the independence
of Hayti and Liberia.
10. Three million of slaves declared
free by Proclamation of the President
January /, 1863.
IL. All Fugitive Slave Laws repealed.
IL. Interstate slave trade abolished.
Is. Negroes admitted to equal rights
in United States Courts, as parties to
suits and as witnesses.
IA. Equality.of the negro recognized
in public conveyances Of the District OF
Columbia.
Is. All rebel States prohibited from
returning to the Union with Slavery.
l6. Free labor established on nume-
rous plantations in South Carolina,
Louisiana, Mississippi Tennessee, and
Arkansas.
II. Schools for the education of freed
slaves in South Carolina, Tennessee,
Louisiana, and in Eastern Virginia
where, till within three years, to ed
ucate the negro was punishable with
death.
ls. The wives and chilaten of all
slaves employed as freemen III military
and other service of the United States
made free.
ls. All negroes, bond and freo onroll-
ed as part OF the military force of the
nation
20, The loyal people of Arkansas,
Tennessee, Louisiana and Florida seek
ing a return to the Union on the basis
of freedom to all and the abolition and
prohibition. ..of slavery.
2l.T he abolition and prohibition OF
slavery by an amendment of the Con-
stitution passed in the Senate by two
thirds majority and by nearly the same
in the House. Lost by lack of three or
four votes through the influence OF
Democratic members.
%. The nation through its represen-
tatives in Baltimore, June s, made the
abolition and prohibition ofslavery the
basis ofits governmental administration
for the future.
%. The Federal Government forbid
en- to employ any man as a slave in any
capacity.
"a. One hundred and fifty thousand
negroes mostly freed slaves, in the pay
and uniform of the Government as
soldiers.
sW~ Wheeling, Virginia, is one of
the oddest of all places. The Lutelii-
gencer of that city gives the following
sketch, vouching for its accuracy:
We saw yesterday, going up toward
the upper ferry, team af four animals
Ia horse, a pony, a mule and bull.
The horse had the heaves and the pony
was blind, and the bull had no provis-
ion for fly time. In the wagon, which
was an ordinary one, sat white man
crippled negro and tame skunk.
The skunk was firmly bound with a
wisp Of straw. The white man held
the lines, the team held its own and the
nigger held the skunk,
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ew-The following advertisement

sThe following advertisement
appears among the matrimonials of the
New York Herald: 'os ro
MATRMoSrAL--A young widower,
aged 65, more or less, of progressing
and engaging manners, and who sports
a beautiful head of hair, and an elegant
moustache, and q pearly set of teeth,
nearly new, and WHO is free from all
incumbrance, except six small children,
a mother in-law and q maiden aunt, de-
sires to form the acquaintance of few
dozen young ladies, with view TO mat
rimony. -
Wealth is indispensable, as the adj
vertiser has nary red. Those contem-
plating matrimony may enclose (if con.
yenient) carte de visite and one dollar
in specie to pay for this notice, and adj
dress, with stamp, Gay and Happy,
Ledgegate, r." 80 ~ :"
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-08-16

9y The Washington Union, informs
the world and the rest of mankind that
the president of the United States so
far bemeaned himselfand disgraced his
his exalted position as to invite negro
servant to ride with him in his ~ iage.
from the capitol to. the nt's
house,
The Washington Union says he can
name the negro and the person in whose
service he is, and that comment is un-
necessary.
Poor Mr.. Washington Union! 1!
Hadent thee better move thy boots to
South Carolina or some other place
where Slavery is not yet abolished?
Can thee tell a free negro from a
slave by his smell, and does thee be-
lieve that negro's donkeys and copper.
heads have any rights, which white
people are bound to respect?
Please answer soon; thy frield,
JOB. MENDENHALL.
Lawrenceburg Ind. Aug. /, 1864.
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a QUEER REcPE.-Thc Chattanoo.
ga Gazette says our soldiers have learn
ed one trick of the rebels and that is
how to get rid Of vermin. The recipe
is to find an ant hill, strip off the cloth.
ing and deposit, it upon the hill, and
in half an hour it will be as clean oi
every vestige ofvermin as new suit
The fierce little ants search every seam
and thread of the garments, and drag
off into their holes for winter supplies
every "grayback," and every egg even
to be found. II only needs n thorough
shaking to get rid of the ants, when
the clothing is needed again. 4
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-08-16

According to the above tables, Gu
cumhess are of very little value, and
apples, cabbages, turnips, and even po-
tatoes, at present prices, are expensive
eating. Some vegetables and fruits
should, however, enter into the family
consumption, even if purchased for san
itary reasons. Among those which con-
tain the most saccharine matters matter
sweet potatoes, parsnips, beets and car
rots are the most nourishing. Roast
pork, besids being an expensive dish;
requires too lengthy drain upon the
forces of the stomache to be healthy
article of diet.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-08-16

.wNew York washerwomcn now
get 81 per dozen for washing, and a
maid Of all work in "quist family Of
six asks and receives $40 per month
with small girl 70 wait on ber at ts
per month. Te, hundreds Of stQp
girls receive but SO per week, ont ~
which they board apd clothe themselves
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-08-16

rB Nebraska salt, manufactured at
the Saline Springs, fifty miles west OF
Nebraska City, is being produced IN
large quantities. II is very fine arti-
Gle and will compare favorably with
any salt in the world. Many farmers
have cured meat with it for some years
and all pronounce it number one ar
ticle.
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TOWNSHIP CLERKS
Please Take Notice.

VI. School Reports and Laws are received nd r..dv
or diserioution Don fail 10 send for them al once
resntei JB WHEATON, County Cisrk".
s"v ~ "a. sv
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~ "A young man living in Lee,
Mass, wished to enlist three years ago
but being minor his parents objected.
One morning he was told to drive
the cows to pasture on his way to
work.
He did so, and then instead Of going
to his work, enlisted in the 10th regi
ment. He remained through the three
years without a furlough, and returned
with the regiment unhardened, He
arrived in the old pasture at home one
night few weeks ago, just at "cow
time" and leisurely drove up the same
old cows, as ifhe hadn't been away at
all. His reception was joyful one,
none the less so as his coming was a
was complete surprise.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-08-16

cW"Ir is SAID that Fuller the copper.
head editor Of the Newark Epen'ng Jour
noi, who desired to be arrested by the
military authorities, in order to make
party capital, exhibited signs ofextreme
nervousness when he learned that his
apprehension was by order of the civil
authorities, and that the offences with
which he is charged--discoursging en-
listmonts and resisting the draft--are
punishable by confinement is the State
Prison, and in Fort Lafayette.
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THE LOSS

occasioned will not fall short of two
millions, bat any one will readily believe
that twenty years will not bring back
the town to the same handsome appear
ance it wore on the morning ofthe fire.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-08-16

~ Flattery is bad coin which can
only be passed upon fools, s3vip odF
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OFFICERS
WILLIAM wALDRON, Pres JAS. b. BALDY. Cash
HENRY J KING, Teller.
THIS Bsnk ors.nzed under the Law OF Congress, d
Hillsdale. Feb. I. 1884.
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The Burning or Chambersburg
oorrespandenee Of .he N. Y. Times.

When we passed the farm of Col.
Nc Clure, the first evidence of the aw-
ful scene exhibited itself in the blacken-
ed walls and desolate ruins of the Col
onel's mansion. / was informed by a
gentleman on the train that Col Nc Clure
paid $4,000 as ransom for his threat
ened property, and after all the scoun-
drels set the torch to his house, and it
now standa smoking ruin. Mrs. Nc
Clure, her little daughter and aged
mother were not allowed to take even
the necessary covering for their heads,
and in this pitiable plight wolked nine
miles in the sand to get away from the
brutal wretches. r'rir 1
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SCENES IN THE Town.

Words cannot portray the truly av-
ful sight the ruined town presents to
the visitor. It is scene of utter des-
truction and ruin that / shall not soon
forget From the depot buildings,
which, ouriously enough, were permit
ted to escape the fiery element, up the
main street, You pass nothing but smok-
ing and smouldering ruins, the black
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c. c. JOHNSON, M. ID.
HYsICIAN& SURGEON.

once over c. r. Motifs Dry Good Store.
II Residence Hillsdale street, Opposite J. W.
winsors, near The College,.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
GEO. e. SMITH, NJ. d.

oIOIAN W q IL U U N.
Would respectfully offer his services 10 the peore Of
Iiillsda'e and vicinity. once over waldron 4 BAL
dy's Banking onice. Rooms formerly occupied BY
DIR. Kee. .a.ti.. -. 80 u
kKrvERESoKs.--Drs Read 4 Ford, Norwaik, Ohio; DR.
ID. N. Kinsman, Cireleville, Ohio; DR. Chas. McMil-
len, Med Director 10th Army cqrps; Dr. WIN J.
Peek, Surgeon Goth q. vi; DR.. J. s. Ely, Surgeon
-vsth q. v. L.; Dr.D. ID. Beredict, Surgeon 2bth o.
". \. ~ E ttH|
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Paid mp Capital, $4,000.

cutnxcrv MItMAm w&LpH9M; Al vns,s lanes ?. BALpY.
DAVID IA. LORD.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

LITTLE RoCK, Ark, March lo.
Partial Election returns from eleven coun-
ties give more votes than the whole number
required by the Presidents proclamation to
replace Arkansas in the Union.
There are 43 counties to be heard from,
which will give fully five thousand more
votes. The new State Constitution named
by the late Convention, was almost unani-
mously ratified, there being 50 far only l37
votes against it, Arkansas is thus declared
n free State, by the voluntary action of her
own citizens.
Governor Isaac Murphy and the whole
State ticket is elected.
Guerrilla bands made violent theats. not
withstanding which the citizens were cnthu-
siastic in their determination 10 vote tn c
State back into the Union, many going to
the polls at the risk of their lives.
The military authority used every exer-
tion to protect the voters.
The estimated force OF the enemy at tue
recent fight at Yazoo city was 5000, and
five guns. Two stern-wheel boats were
there, but could render no service without
endangering our forces. The Sth Louisiana
Coored regiment lost so killed. wounded
and missing.
The lst Mississippi Cavalry los, City in
wounded. In all, nine out of eighteen
officers Of the eighth Louisiana were found
dead
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26
From North CarOIina.

NENBEES, y. T., March ~.
The recent laid on Richmond caused the
rebel General Lickett to send several regi-
mcnts to Virginia, just as he was ready to
commence operation in this direction. These
regiments are now returning, evidently to
carry out his original intentions.
Governor Vance in recent speech, stated
that General Lee depends upon North Caro-
lima for the support of his army. lie dwells
upon the Importance of keeping the rail
roads of this State in good condition, on
the ground that General Lee could not
remain in Virginia fortyeight hours after
they fail.
The Wilmington Journal says that the
statistics Of blockade running for the past
year show that on the average only one out
of twenty have been captured.
The report OF Governor Vance showing
the amount ofrebel supplies receiyedthrougi
this blockaded port, discloses most start
ling state of things. Everything the enemy
could ask for is received through this chan
mel in great quantities.
An experienced naval ailicer has Remarked
that owing to the peculiar situation Of thC
coast, its numerous channels embracing M
crea OF thirty miles, the entire navy of the
United States could not make the blockade
OF Wilmington effective.
". W. Holden is out in card npnounc
ing himself as the Conservative candidat,
for Governor of North Carolina,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26
FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsnISGToS, March 20
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

A rebel advance was anticipated yester-
day, and marching orders were issued to
nearly the whole command. After, how
ever, oil things had been packed, and all
was in readiness for move, the order vas
countermanded. Firing was heard all yes
terday along our line; but was supposed by
many to be merely artillery practice. This
morning, however, firing was heard in the
direction of Dumfries, and it sounded US
though there were some skirmishing going
on there.
Hereafter desertcrs from the rebel army
coming within our lines are not to be com
mltted to prison if they prove to be bona
fide deserters, but will be dismissed upor
taking the oath of allegiance, furnished with
transportation to the North, or employed or
the various Notifications. Within the past
week some three or four hundred prisoner.
have been released from the Old Capitol
and sent to Philadelphia and New York.
The Committee on the Judiciary of tn,
House has instructed its Chairman to report
with Recommendation that it pass, Repre-
sentative Wilson's joint resolution propos
ing to the several State Legislatures N
amendment of the Constitution abolshin.
slavery, as incompatible with Republican
| Government
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26
From North Carolina.
New YORK, March 10

The steamer Ella s. Terry, from Newbern,
y. c. on the l4th inst arrived at this port
this morning.
There had been slight skirmish between
the ehemy and the Third New Rork Cav
airy, but no serious collision had occurr-
cd
Two of our prisoners were frozen TO death
on the trip from Richmond to Americus,
Ga. thirty-one escaped from the cars be-
tween Branchville and Augusta.
The hanging of ti:ty-oue Union soldiers
at kinston, and the reported hanging OF
several companies of the Second North Car
rolina White Regiment in Western North
Carolina, who were recently captured hy the
rebels, have given Il fresh start to the enlist
ment of conscript descrtcrs, who are eager
to avenge these atrocities.
Free schools are about being organized in
New Orleans, Beaufort and other places
for the education of poor white children.
The Newbern Times again URGES the send
ing Of fifty thousand troops to North Caro-
lima. 1t says :-"Newbcrn is SO strongly
fortified that il cannot be taken by the re-
bels but the time has come when the Fed
cral army should penetrate to the interior
carrying the banner Of social and political
emancipation.
The Henderson N. c. Times states tha
nine-teuths of the people of that county have
signed a petition to GOV. Vance, asking hin
call n State Convention,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

GrUting Wdr.-Several persons have
asked us for the receipt to make the graft
ing wax, that we have used for years and
often printed in the Telegraph. 1t is as
follows Five parts of rusin; one part of
beeswax; one of talow. Melt these in o
skillet, lineup, or any metal vessel; the
skillet being prferablc as it can be handled
better, and the wax keeps warm longer in
it. Melt lhese over the fire and mix to-
gether well. When the scions are set-say
as many us twenty or thirty, or as few ss is
wished-have the mixture ready and apply
| it warm, with small wooden paddle. See
that every part is covered and the all
completely excluded. 1t requires no ban
daCc. We have made the wax in different
proportions to the above, hut we find these
to be the best adapted to the purpose
The object to be attained is to have tn,
wax of such consistency that it will not
crack in the cold winds of March and April
nor run in the hot suns of summer.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26
THE CALL FOR 400, 900 MEN
Quotas ortbc Various stutrs.
WASHINGTON. Marsh %

WASHINGTON, Marsh %
The following is the statement fixing the
quotas of the several States for the Presi-
dents call of 100000 men of March 14th,
1854, with all credits deducted from def
cheney added thereto, excepting veteran
volunteers, to March 1st, 1884
Maine's quota under call for 100000,
March IA, 1864, 4,721 number to be cred
tied, none deficiencies to DC charged, "
$40; balance to be furnished, Goal.
New IIampshire's quota, 2,5ss credit,
100 deficiency none; balance, s,42S.
Massachusetts quota, 10,G3V; credit none
deficiency 0.o53; balance, 20,592.
vermonts quota, $500; credit, 2,i3o,
deficiency none balance, 40.
Rhode Islands quota, 1888; credit, 5e5
deficiency none; balance, 1853.
Connecticut's quota, 3,1GS; credit, 594
deficiency none; balance, 1864.
New Tork's quota, 32,194; credit and de-
ficicncy none; note, not yet Completed
Balance, 59,230.
New Jerseys quota, G,105; credit, none
deficiency, 1920. Balance, 1924.
Pennsylvania quota, 23,302 credit ant
deficiency, none; note, not yet completed
Balance, 74,l27.
Delaware quota, 0s4; credit, none de
iiriency, col. Balance, 1876.
Maryland's quota, 4,3l7, credit none dc
icicncy 17,4ll, balance l,728.
West Virginia's quota 205l, credit none
deficiency l,l30, balance 81 100.
District of Columbias quota 1902, crcdi
none deficiency 3.l53, balance 4,S55.
Ohio's quota 20595, credit none def
cheney is,62S, balance, 9,223.
Indiana's quota 1900, credit 9,939 def
cheney none, balance 5000.
Illinois quota 1884, credit 10000.
Michigans quota 1921 ; credit, GA dc
! ficiency, none balance. 1,1S7.
Wisconsin quota, 7,94l; balance, 1,5lt
Minnesota's quota also; balance 5,43'
Iowa's quota, 6.439 credit, none; def
cheney 6,70l balance 1910.
Missouri's quota, 3,925; credit, none d
! ficiency 4.962; balance. S,SS7.
Kentucky's quota, 5,7S7 credit, non
deficiency, 9,6S3; balance l5,472.
Kansas qnota. l,409; credit, none, d.
ficiency, 1,llS; balence, 2,595.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

Liberty oFTnE EPESNsyLvANIA RAILROAD
CoMPANY.-Thc Southern refugees. who
came here some three weeks since, and who
have been Kindly cared for by our citizens
since there arrival, expressed defire, few
days since, to visit their friends in the West,
where they could take care of themselves,
and in order to crafty their desire, Rogers
Mcclure, Esq, one Of our county commits
sioners, made application to Enoch Lewis,
Esq, superintendent of the Pennsylvania
Railroad and 5. d. Young, Esq, superin-
tendent of the Middle Division, for pass to
transport them free over their road to Pitts
burg. Mr. Young at once replied to Mr.
Mcclure, "The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, always literally disposed towards the
poor and friendless, will carry the refugees
to Pittsburg free of expense, and enclose I
pass for their transportation" 1t is but {
few weeks since we were shown pass
given by Thomas A. Scott, Esq, to poo
colored family in this city, who were grant
cd home on the farm of Morrow b. Lowry
Esq. in Eric county.-Iarristury Tete
graph.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

CUMBERLAND GAR, March %.

CUMBERLAND GAP, March -.
Lieutenant Colonel Davis, of the Eleventh
Tennessee Cavalry, who was wounded and
taken prisoner on the 22d of February, has
escaped and reached our lines in safety. He
was treated very inhunany while in the
rebels hands,
Two companies of the Dist Indiana, while
scouting up the Virginia road, came upon
the enemy's pickets, killing one and wound
ing another. They returned to camp last
evening with four horses, wagons, arms,
and seven prisoners, including the notori.
Gus rebel guerrillss and bushwhackers Green
and Estler, who have long been a terror to
Union citizens.
LOUISVILLE, March 22.-The Journals
Chattanooga despatch says, on the authori-
ty Of deserters, that Morgan,s command Is
opposite Decatur, and cannot be mounted,
owing to the scarcity Of horses. Dcserters
from Longstreets army say he is doubtless
moving to join Lcee.
| CAIRO, March 21.--Admiral Porter lef,
Vicksburg last Saturday with large mum
Der of gunboats and transports.
Firing in the direction of of the fleet was
heard last Monday at Natchez.
A MOVEMENT FROM CAIRO.
CAIRO, March 21.--Thc 18th New Yorl
Infantry arrived from below to-day, bount
ttJr ii6me
Adiutant General Thomas is stationin;
troops, mostly colored, at the prlncip
points along the lower river to protect plan
tations and trade depots.
The 35th New Jersey Regiment is en-
camped here. 1t ls understood that it vii
form part of Neatchs division here, whic
it is supposed, have some thing to do wit
contemplated military movement fror
this point. Nothing definite, however,
kdown. The remainder of Yeatch's div
sion will reach here
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1864-03-26

~" THE BoUNTIrs.-The proclamation
OF the President, just issued, calling for the
service of the navy, and a reserve corps of
100000 more troops, extends the period for
which the present heavy bounties for volun-
tceering will be paid to the 10Th, instead of
the lst Of April. 4 numbe. of the States
have already completed their quotas under
former calls, and doubtless it has been deter
mined by the Government to make this ex-
tension, the better to avail of the machinery
now in use for recruiting, SO that AS many
us possible may be added to the army up to
the new period, u5th April,) and all over
plus cnlistments to fill up previous quotas
will then be allowed towards the new call.
1t is TO be hoped that all interest, (as
every man, woman and child in the State
is,) will use their exertions to fill up the
ranks Of the army to the fullest extent re-
qured By the Government. There is no
time fixed for the draft, after the 18th Of
April, but it will take place as soon as it
can be determined the number that each
ward, town or district is to furnish. Thus,
if the whole States quota is provided, there
will be no draft in that State--if any county
or city furnishes its quota, there will be no
draft in that county or city. But il there Is
defcisncy, and any Bard OF district is found
to have furnished its proportion, such ward
or district will be exempt, and the draft
will be made upon those only which have
not furnished their proportionate numbsr OF
the quota. This, VIC think, will be found
TO be the rule Of action upon which the
drafting officers win act. The Administra.
tion has been charged with dilatoriness here.
tofOre, in not having c sufficient force in
tine field to crush out the rebellion, but
this charge will no: hold good hereaf