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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14

I "A letter from a soldier makes the fol.
lowing interesting comments the man
ner in which battles are fought, and
explaining why it is, that after ter
rable conflict of perhaps hours duration
there should be so small proportion
OF killed and wounded.
III you were never i'm battle Won
would not guess there half the random
shots fired that there are. Why, sir.
have seen whole regiments and brig
AIDES deliver their fire when was sure
that they did not even wound single
man. Such firing, besides wasting the
ammunition, dos not intimidate the
enemy at al; an the other hand il makes
them feel chat there is but little danger.
consequently he Is more bold, and de-
llyers his fire more accurately. Be-
sides, Il men are allowed to make these
random discharges il seems to become
q habit, and they become so excited at
it that they would oftner miss man at
ten PAGES than they would hit him.
Just IN this way battles are often lost,
while the eonpany vomuuGnder, 1t he
would only stop IT, and show them that
they were doing no good, they would
soon become collected, and after they
once knew their folly would of their
own accord fire deliberately. and prob
ably save the day after it had been com
paratiyely lost
Why, sir, in battle you often see
company commanders charging around
with their swords fourishing above
their heads, crying out, "Give it to
them; boys, give it to them. manifes-
ting in themselves, and creating in 9th
crs, all the excitement possible. Now
4 second thought would show to their
better idig3H:ont ;hat they were doing
more harm than good, for men become
so excited under such circumstances
that they would miss an elephant at ten
steps. You often see the above blus-
tering around when the enemy are
at least off distance of one thousand
yards, and, to hear the roars of mus
kerry and the excited commanders. YOU
would think they would soon, aaaBa4fs aiaaBa Is It |
that excites man in battle? Why, it |
is the danger. If you shoot man at
once he is very much excited; shoot at |
him hundred times and miss him ev-
cry time, and all his fear and excite
ment is gone; but reserve your fire un-
til you can do some execution, and !
when they come to fire upon them, cut !
his clothes, wound his Deighhor, kill the |
second man from him and let him see
it, and the day will be won.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14

SUICIDE OF A WOMAN AT NIAGARA
FALLs.-The Buffalo Commercial Adj
vertiser says that on Friday morning a
woman named Bender threw herself
into the rapids in the Niagara river inn
mediately above the brink of the cat
aract, on the Canada side, and was car
ried over the falls. She lived near the
spot, and had for some time been par
TALLY insane, rendering it necessary on
the part of the family to keep close
watch upon her movements. A few
moments before ten o'clock she. was sit
ting quietly in the house knitting, but
having been left alone for a few mo-
ments, she rushed from the room, ran
to the river and plunged into the boiling
waters. 1t would appear that her con-
sciousness returned after she entered
the water, as she tossed her arms wildly
about and cried loudly for. assistance.
But of course she was beyond the reach
of human aid, and in few moments
was swept over the fills. Up to Sat
urday evening no traces of the body
had been discovered. Mrs. Bender
was about fifty years of age, and leaves
family.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14

INDIAN SoLDIERs.-Says the WASH
ington correspondence of the Utica Htr.
all: ..,s s.,., -
] inquired of one of the Michigan,
sharp shooters, how he liked fighting
the rebels? Gr.l 1850
81 like it good when we whip 'em,' he
answered. We'll, ] said, YOU did whip
them down in Virginia, didn't you? -
EYES," he answered, "we whip en-
most. First they whip us some; then.
we whip them good;Y thus giving in
few words, very full statement of the
results of the fighting in the Wilder
ness and before Spottsylvania Those
Indians are said to have done cabitallyf
scouting and slirmishing in the VIII
derness, ~ frf- f8i5ssr o-r +,
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14
Belshazzar's Feast or the Fall or
Babylon.
SUNG BY THE BEETHOVEN SOCIETY OF
HILLsDALE COLLEGE. JUNE II. 1861.
INSTRUMENTAL IsrRoDuo1Ios.

INSTRUMENTAL INTRODUCTION.
RRADER.
With high sounding peans. with music and mirtl
Shout, shout we our Empires great glory an
| praise;
We look to 0,oxAsDKs for good upon earth
To BAaL and MIRusA our fire-worship raise
Though Sabians aud Magians their tenets on
| pose,
We rally in union and conquer all foes
READER.
SOLO, QUEEN.
OIL that had wings like dove For ther
would fly away and be at rest Lol then wo't
wander FAR of, and remain in the wilderness
yea, in the wilderness. I would hasten NV es
cape from the windy storm and tempest, ior
have seen violence and strife the city, wick
edness in The midst thereof Mischief also and
sorrow are in the midst Of il.
RKADiR
CHORUS. CAS-
O.God to whom vengeance belongeth, show
thyself lift up thyself thou Judge OF the
earth. Render reward to the proud.
DUeTT. f2~
Lord, how long shall the wicked triumph p
They break In pieces thy people q Lord,
Aud affet thine heritage. Yet they say, the
Lord shall not see. neither shall the God OF
A"ihti ~ tdit ~.
TRl0-JEwrsH MAInESs.
by stande-t thou afar off Lord? Why
hidest thou IN, sell in time of troubleg Awake!
why slerpe-t thou Lord, and lorgettest our
aiiilciion and oppression. Arise Cast us not
on forever. Arise for our help, and redeem us
for thy mercy's sake
SOLO -DANiKL, and CHORUS.
Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the hum
BILE. Thou wilt cause thine ear TO hear, that
the man OF the earth may no more oppress.
RFClTArlVe
F.. For tiiuu hast said by the mouth of prophecy,
Thou shalt take up this proverb against the
King OF Blbylon. and st. How hath the OPP
prcssor ceased, sud tile golden city ceased
Tine Lord hath broken the staff ot the wick
cd and also the scepter of the rulers.
AIR.
Ye that fear the Lord, praise him, glorify him
evermore.
And fear him all We seed of Israel. Fear him
For he hath not abhorred aud de,pised the sf
factions of the afflicted
CHORUS
q Lord thou hast ordained Affections for
Judgment
Aud o mighty God, thou hast established
them for correction
Art thou rot from everlasting, Lord our
God the Holy One.
MARTIAL PRELUDE.
HANAsIAH.
Benold the Lord of hosts, he mustcreth the
hosts of battle.
Tney come from flr country, the end OF
Heaven
The Lord is their strength, and he is the sa-
Wing strength of his anointcd.
Israel tru-t lhou il the Lord. He Is their
help ahd their shiil. . house of Aaron trasl
ia the Lord. o ye that fear The Lord trust ia
tn l.old.
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~ The flowers Of the earth and

~ The flowers Of the earth and
the hearts of men are dial-plates, the
shadows coming and going on them
are the hour hands; when flower fades
or heart cease to beat, it is only q
weight run down. The whole universe
is but one smmensc time-piece, throb-
bing with innumerable wheels, heavy
with weights and wearing itself away!
Desire is restless pendulum, one end
linked to the heart, and the other point
ing downward = Who has not
some hope at sea? Who has not some
question in his heart 70 which n low,
spirit voice replies, "Noyer naore"9--
l'5rilk ~.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14

COUNTERFEIT GREESBAcKs.- "A new
and well exeucted counterfeit greenback
of the twenty dollar legal tender note,
is said to be in circulation. The green
is ofa lighter shade than on the genuine
and the engraving coarscr. Iuthe cen
ire Of the bill the, foot Of the female
figure is not seen, while IN tho genuine
il is quite visible. In ihenprintinf' ines
below tile figure sin the WORT 'the''
there is no crossline IN The letter II
while IL is plain in Che genuine.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14

sy- The Fourth Annual Exhibition
of the Michigan State Horse Show
will be held at jackson on the o2d,
23d and 25th days of June inst, at
which fine display of horses is ex-
pected. Seven races will take place,
the purses amounting to $3.50,
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14

The Postoilice Department use an
nually $ss,OOO worth of wrpping pa
per, $4,000 worth of twine, 100000
worth of new mail bags, and $4,000
worth of new locks and keys.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14

A debating club in Worcester lately
discussed the important question
"Whether rooster's knowledge of
daybreak is the result of observation
or instinct" M
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14
How Brave MEN, D1r.-1n his re-


How BRAVE MEN DIE.--1n his re-
port Of the Chickamauga battles, B. F.
Taylor records the following solemn
vet creditable fact: 10 1l-
"If anybody thinks that when our
men are stricken upon the field they
gil the air with cries, and groans, till
it shivers with such evidence Of agony
he greatly errs. An arm is shattered,
a leg is carried away, bullet pierces
the beast, and the soldier sinks down
silently upon the ground, or creeps
away if he can, without amurnur or
complaint; falls as the sparrow falls
speechless, and like the sparrow, 1 ear
nestly believe, not without q Father
The horse givesrort his fearful utter.
ance Of almost human suffering, b,ft'
the mangled rideris dumb. r The crash
of musketry, the crack Of rifles, fiie
roar of guns, the shriek Of Shells, the
robel whoop, the Federal <hs9r. anail
{. tha1 indcscubaf Il mas riF'as otr1ersss.'
in2 gn cil3 Z. ~, sei rs s nne, iLsSlEa
lip a saiesa q ~ ett1sfhe'Fglp hiee
4 gsNclahtr. R'is'nbP Psafe to lsl tfiassl
4 work uo.ess you ilret put thfl1 n roel
N'oaln, 2. 2. ~ AtH'f'f
work right on wrong.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14

Geo. w. Bracket, of North Haven,
made 1900 gallons of sorghum syrup
last year, selling it at $3.50 per gallon.
Ongood soil the yield is 200 gallons to
the acre.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14

There is young man in Cincinnati
who Is so modest that he win not en-
brace an opportunity. Tie would make
a good mate for the lady who tainted
when she heard of the naked truth.
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How TO TELL GEN. .GRANr.-A gem
tleman belonging to the Sanitary Com
mission who was going to the front, a
few days since, said he did not know
Gen. Grant, but he was determined to
sec him before he come back. He
wanted to know what kind OF a look
ing man he was. "You cant miss him."
said bystander. "When battle is
going on, just ride along the lines until
you come to cloud of smoke like a
locomotive on horseback, and you will
find Grant under it." This must say
was a very plain direction. Anybod,
can find Grant by adhering TO it. lie
seems TO smoke whole box Of cigars
at a time during the progress OF m en-
gateinent md the harder the contest
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14

A Rebel deserter says that the
Southern conscription is fearfully right
they take every man who has not
been dead more than two days
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14

sB" 1t is proposed to light the
streets of an eastern city with red-hcad-
ed girls. In noticing the fact western
editor says he'd like to play tipsy every
night and hang hold of the lamp post.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14

Isonisiona ar. cnuh 70 ile n GOV.
erned State Cen. BAnks IS its Militiry
Goetrnc,, M;ttscl lfahn IS rs C,Il
GoyerueT, uno tie ihv.d q tefh'ient
anil tLore is a scocsh Govencr renmlnn
around the swamps in the Southwcfi'
,crr, part Of the State.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14

Gin 4 person speak tho truth when
he lies in bed? ba4ar,dE ~ ear
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1864-06-14

" sz Tie strongest mnn feels tnns sin-.
IfuAuo "a Noinaas gcpiicst .shangots So
the ni5l test pax qnlters ~ tne soitest
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Wi3k 3kisthst. Which makes all woo.
/, qsn sggally prf'Ity2a7z Putting the ,ca''-
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
ias aGEO. Z. SMITH. A.. d.
PHYSICIAN ASD SURG Eoy

Would respectfully offer his services the people
"a HiIisia'e aud vicinity. once wsldron a Hal.
d. Ranking Once. Rooms formerly occupied BY
DR.. Kse.
xErFEnEscKs.-Drs Read 4 Ford. Norwaik. Ohio; Di.
ID. N. kinsman Circleviiie. Ohio; Dr tihas. McMil-
len. Ned. Director 10th Army Corps; Dr VIM l.
Peck, surgeon Goth q. v l.; Dr. J. :. Ely. Surgeou
gs'h q. vi; br. ID. Benediet, surgson 10Th o.
V. I.
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~. ss. J. y. CURTIS.
EVERETT d. son

dOMEPATHlC PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.
Resdence aud ufhc.--Three uoor, souti. OF Western
ri vIra itf Hotel fiii,dse. Mich
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GRAND CHOaUS--Finals.
Magnify. ri rty. exiol and exalt the Lord.
Magnify. gIcrify his holy name 'crevermore.
Our feet shall stand within thy gates 0 Jerusa-
lem /!
We will ri ice in thy salvation.
Extol him that rdeth upon the heavens by
his name J Az and rejoice before him
We Will rrjoics in thy salvation, and in thy
name will we lit up our banners and come o.
gain with singing unto Zion, and obtain glad
ness and joy .r r-en
Magnify. glorify. de.
Hale!ujah Amen
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-09-28
A Word to Democrats.

We have word to say to you in ref
erence to the Importance of the political
campaign now before us. You are anx-
ious for the success of the Democratic
party, that the government may be bro't
back to the principles of the trainers Of
the Constitution. You are opposed to
the erection of military despotism up
on the ruins of the best government de-
vised by human agency. You admit
that the Democratic Press exerts potent
influence in its behalf. Will you, indi-
vidually and collectively, do all in your
power TO extend the circulation of your
local and city Democratic papersi 1t is
your duty so to do. Will you not per-
form all that can be reasonably required
Of you9 Always remember one thing
that the principles Of the Democracy
flourish just in proportion to the success
Of the press--no more, no less. We
hope you will 60 to work in earnest in
this matter. II you can increase the cir
culation of every Democratic paper one
hundred per cent. you do vastly more
than can be done by mammoth mass
meetings, flags and banners. If you have
a ncighbor who cannot afford 10 take a
paper in these times, 60 and pay for one
during the campaign, and have it sent to
him free Of charge. We give you good
advice, and hope you will profit by it,
81. Johns Herald.
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slavery wiM her. These men believe
no less that the just powers Of govern
ment are derived from the consent OF
the governed, than "thst all men
are created free and equal" The two
postulates are Of like Importance to an
abolitionist.
Both the abolitionist and the democrat
is our enemy-the one, because we have
slaves; the other, because we are disun-
ionists. Nor does their enmity differ in
degree; they both hate US most intense
ly, The Chicago platform is, that "pesce
may be restored on the basis Of the fed
eral union Of the States,"-that is, re-
construction of the Union as it was, with
slavery protected by the nominal laws,
but wnrred upon by real sentiment, aggra-
waited and embittered by the war. The
reconstructed Union Of the Chicago
platform would be the certain destruction
first of slavery, and next of slavehold-
ers. With Lincoln and the Baltimore
platform, we of the Confederate States
know where we are--outside Of the pale Of
mercy devoted to ruin and destruction,
with no hope save in the justice and pro-
lection Of God, and the courage and man.
illness of our soldiers. With swords and
muskets and cannon s0e fight Lincoln,
and tie past affords no reason Of appre-
hension for the future. But in tie re-
constructed Union Of the Chicago plat
form, we would be deprived of our
Weapons 'Oithom being reconciled By our
foes.
There is no question that between the
two men General Mcclellan enjoys far
more OF the respect of the people of these
States than Lincoln, and the democratic
party far more of our confidence than the
republican, and that If reconstruction
were possible IL would be more
probable under General Nc Clellan and
the democracy than under Lincoln and
the republicans. The Northwest inspires
one and New England the other; but as
long as New England imposes the dog
mas Of civilization, and the tenents Of
her fauaticism upon the minds of the
people of the Northwest, there may be
peace and separation, but there never
can be union and harmony. If the
Northwest desires the restoration of the
Union, let its people shake of the bond
age of New England, aud show to the
world that new era Of toleration and
fraternal kindness has risen 10 the place
of. fanatical puritanism and selfish ostra-
cism.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-09-28

"SrRucK ILE."-A young man, the
son Of a widow, formerly in humble cir.
cumstances, has an income Of seven
thousand dollars per day, paid at the
end Of each week, as his share of the
ownership of oil lands in Pennsylvania
This is two millions five hundred and for
ty-eight thousand dollars per annum.-
By practiceing strict economy it is expect
ed the young man will be able to worry
through on this amount.
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ANOTHER NATIONAL CONVENTIONAL
call is out, and is already largely signed
by influential men who have always been
sincere supporters Of the government
summoning mass convention to meet at
CINCINNATI, on the 2Sth of the present
month, to consider the state Of the coun.
tay, and make new nomination, should
such course be thonght advisable. The
object of that convention will be friendly
and loyal consultation; and if it be Deem
ed, upon the deliberation, that the nomi-
nation Of Mr.. Lincoln ought to be ad-
hered to, it will receive an acceleration
and support which will render his cleo
tion sure. II, however it should seem to
the convention, under the light of the then
late events, that Mr.. Lincoln should give
place to General Grant, the former will
be expected TO show patriotism sufficient
TO withdraw.-- Wakes Spirit of the
Times.
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They mean TO raise tall students in
Wisconsin. An exchange says its Board
of Education has resolved TO erect a
building large enough to accommodate
fine hundred students three stories high
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AN exchange gives the substance Of
the verdict Of recent coroner's jury on
a man who died in state Of inebriation,
" death by hangiDg--arouud rum
shopT"
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j. T. Davis, Merchant Tailor, Dealer
in Gents Furnishing Goods, Broadcloths, Cas-
simeres, Vestings, &c. Shop, Washington St.
I'd door below the Drug Store.
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Get a Sewing Machine!

Whoever intends TO purchase good Family
Sewing Machine, Of any kind, will do we'll to
call at the News Office. We can furnish them
At all times upon the most advantageous terms.
PRoPRIEToRs OF THE NLws.
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j. F.. Chubb, Manufacturer of and
Dealer in Plows, Cultivators, Threshing Ma
chimes, .Reapers, Mowers, Hay Presses and all
kinds of Farming Tools and Machines. Ag-
ricultural Warehouse, Canal Street, Grand
Rapids, Mich.
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TIE Yankees, il is said, are apt to
mind their p's and as; the Chinese their
teas and cues.
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A SOUR old bachelor says he always
looks under the marriage head for the
news Of the wedk.
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Ferry & Son, Manufacturers and
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Shin
giles, Lath, Pickets, Timber &c. Business Of
fees, Water Street. Grand Haven, Mich, and
1856, Adams Street, Chicago, Ill.
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George E. Hubbard, Dealer in

Stoves, Hardware, Guns, Iron, Nails, Spike,
Glass, Circular and Cross-cut Saws, Butchers
Files; and Manufacturer of Tin, Copper, and
Sheet-Iron Wares. Job work done en- short
notice. Corner of Washington and First sts.,
Grand Haven, Mich.
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CONCENTRATED pOT ASH.

A twenty-five cents.per Can, which, with
-EA-a half dozen pounds Of grease, you can
make fifteen gallons Of Good Soap. Sold at
GRIFFIN'S Drugstore.
pril, Is, '63 [23ln
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"WAKE up, and pay for your lodg-
ings," said the deacon, as be nudged
sleepy stranger with the contribution
box.
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MANHATTAN
Fire Insurance Company.

ID IsKs taken on the most reasonable terms.
LIZ Losses promptly paid.
wM. II. PARKS, Agent
Grand Haven, March 0, 1854. 255H.
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John H. Newcomb, Dealer in Dry
Goods, Groceries, Provisions, Croclery, Hard
ware, Boots and Shoes, etc. State Street.
Mill Point, Mich.
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Miner Hedges, Proprietor of the Vic
tor Mills, Tallmadge, dealer in Merchandise,
Groceries and Provisions, Pork, Grain and
Mill Feed, Shingles, &C., &c. Lamont, 0tta-
wa County, Michigan.
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