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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-10-11
Prom the llt~fa'ur-
CRISPUS ATTUCkS ONCE SLAVE IN
MASSACHUsEITS.
BosToy, July 20, 1SJ9.

BosToN, July 20, lSJ9.
FRIEND GARRISON Ny friend Charles
ii. Morse, Esq, whose zeal as collector of
autographs and relics Of the olden tine is
well known hereabouts, has put into my
hands copy of the Boston Ga-ette and
Weekly Journal, of Tuesday, November
20, 1880, which, among other curious items
of Massachusetts history. contains the fol-
loving advertisement
Ran away from his master, William
Brown, of birmingham, on the Both of Sep
tember last, mulatto fellow, about - years
of age, named Crispus. well set, SIX feet two
inches high. short curled hair, knees nearer
together than common. Had on a light col
ored bearskin coat, brown fustian jacket,
new buckskin breeches, blue yarn stockings,
and checked shirt.
Whoever shall take up said runaway,
and convey him to his above said master at
birmingham, shall have Ten PouqdS, old
tenor, reward, aud all necessary charges
paid"
1t will be remembered that, at the Fan
euil Hall commemoration Of the Boston mas
sacrc, March ,. 1858, Samuel II Brown,
Esq, grandson Of the above William
Brown, was present, an! narrated 10 several
persons the tradition extant In the family
relating to Crispus Attucks-of his goblet.
powder-horn, &c,
1t seems that Cr,spus was imbucd with
the spirit of Liberty in thus declaring indie
pendence of hi1 master. He subsequently
came TO Boston, and worked in rope-walk
at the North End, where he rallied the men
to the attack of the English forces in King
street, himself being the first martyr (;hough
a slaye) in that struggle which resulted in
liberty to these United States--securing &c
them the boon which they have denied tc
/ his race
1t is somewhat remarkable, that although
the impetus to the American Revolution
was undeniably given on the 9th Of March
l17O, and SO regarded by the orators and
writers of those times yet by some persons
at the present day, this great fact is wholly
ignored For instance +. d. &. barley
a well-known artist, has recently drawn ;
fine American historical picture of the Bat
tie of Lexington and Concord, with the cap
tion, First Blow for Liberty" and in th'
Doric Hall of the State House is to be see,
the cannon dedicated to Major John But
trick and Capt. Isaac Davis, for their ser
vices at Concord Bridge, April 10Th, 11.j
on which is inscribed, This was the begin
ming of contest in arms that ended il
American independence"
Now. without the least desire to disparag
the influence of the battles Of Lexington an
Concord upon the Revolutionary struggle
they cannot with justice be called the scene
of the first blow for Liberty, unless the l9t
of April, 1175, precedes IN the calenda
March 9th, ITO
Yours, for justice to Crispus Attucks,
WILLIAM C.. NELL.
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COsnlmi ssiOmers' Notice.

NE, the undersigned, having been appointed
w by the Judge Of Probate of the county
of Ingham, commissioners to examine and adjust
all claims against the estate of Hiram Cranson
deceased, notice is therefore hereby given that
in pursuance of the said order, We will meet a,
the house of John Sherman, in the town of On
ondaga, for the purpose of adjusting claim;
against the estate of the said deceased on Sat
urday the 5th day Of November. A. D. 1852, al
nine o'clock A. NJ, an4 on Saturday the 2stt
day of January, A. D. 1860, at nine o'clock A
NJ, and six months from the 18th day Of August
A. d. 1859, being the time limited for the pre-
sentation Of said claims, notice is also hereb,
given that all claims on said estate not presented
within said time will be barred, under the stat
utes. JOSEPH S. PIERSON,
JOHN SHERMAN,
4w2S2 Commissioners.
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HIGH ExcIrEyEsT-The good people Of Mar
tha's Vineyard are greatly exercised just At the
present relative to a ball proposed 10 be gwen at
West Tisburv. The contest has reached the
columns Of the Vineyard GazeHe, and waxes
warm. IL IS alleged that the resen;ations in
teLded 10 show that the people Of West Tisbury
were in favor Of the grand Top untrue
and that large majority Of the people are in
tact decidedly opposed TO it: and some Of the
most Influential citizens have expressed their
grei in having contributed to the erection of a
hail. if il must se used for purpose which they
believe would eventually prove injurious TO the
morals Of the youth. In reply to the argument
brought forward on the side OF the Hopites that
an invitation had been exteuded TO all the mimic.
ter. TO be present with their families at the ball,
"Can1or" replies that for himself he would not
again listen to that minister's voice from the sa-
cred desk who should be present on such an oc-
ca-ion. Able pens are engaged on both sides
and pending the issue the Baptist Society in Ed
gartoxn propose an entertainment q; the Town
Hall, where there viii be refreshments and Z
reading Of dramatic dialogues.
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tie of cherry bounce This the performer
drew TO him and drank amid thunder o!
applause, the Calthumpians meanwhile
playing \ little More Cider" The fea,
WAS successfully performed, the latter por.
tion being accomplished on all fours, thu:
beating Mr.. Blondin all hollow He Wa.
caught up at once on the shoulders Of the
frantic multitude, headed by Col Lum
Smith, and as he disappeared in the Ter
rapin he was heard TO exclaim, with a
wink 50 intense it gave one side Of his face
the appearance Of a paralysis. 'zall righ,
(hic) boys"
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A Cars CUNNING. - The family Of
Capt. W. Of Salem, had a cat that
was great favorite, and was much pctted
by them. Puss was allowed to spend much
Of her time in the parlor, and was always
uneasy when shut cut. One day the par
lor door opened and the servant entered
and inquired if anything was wanted. as
the bell was rung the mistress replied
that she had not rung the bell. Not many
days after this. was repeated. to the no
small surprise and bewildernent Of ell con.
cerned. The bell would ring. the servant
enter the parlor. but 10 one there would
know anything Of the matter. Here was
mystery which no one could solve Was
the house haunted, Was the witch time
coming again
At length the lady of the house resolved
on discovering the bell ringer; and for
tunate observation finally led to ths detec-
ton Of the rogue. The lady had remark
ed that Oh more than one OCCASION Puss
had come into the room with the servant
who was 80 mysteriousy called aud she
begun to suspect that her pet had some
connection with this unaccoun'abIc bell
ringing. She therefore directed the ser
want TO put the cat out of the room and 10
watch her movements ii was not long be-
fore the parlor bell rang. as usual and on
running to the only place where the wires
Of the bell came within reach Of the cat
there was Miss Puss with her claws at work
Oh the bell wires; by pulling which she
had discovered she could call the servant
and thu. get acces. TO her favorlte lounge
the parlOr carpet.
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VOL. 5, NO. 25.-WHOLE NO. 233.

legalist that be would have to pay dearly
for his knowledge, as Mr.. Martin seemed to
make the most of bis part Of the contract
Lawyers. whether young or old. have
legal rights, and so the young man began to
think Of the study of self-pro;ection. 1t
ran through all creation Common to ami
mails and men, it was noble ins,inc, no,
to be disobeyed. particularly where the
hotel bills of lawyer were concerned.
The subject daily grew on the young man
1t was all absorbing TO the mind and pock-
ct. A week elapsed, and Mr. MART was
ready to return to Baltimore 50 was the
young man. but not on the same stage with
his illustrious teacher
Mr.. Martin approached the counter in
the bar-room. The young man was an
anxious spectator near him.
"Mr. Clerk" said Mr.. Martin. my
young friend, Mr. -, will settle my bill,
agreeable to the engagement"
The young man said nothing bu, looked
everything
He will attend to it. Mr. Clerk, as We
have already had definite understanding
on the subject. lie is pledged, profession
ly pledged TO pay my BILL" he hurriedly
repeated
Where IS your ertdcnce ," asked the
young man.
Evidence ," sneered Mr.. Martin.
Yes. SIR" said the young man, demure.
ly. "Aipays lie sure Of your eriaence
Mr Martin. Can you prove the bargain ?
Mr. Martin saw the snare, and pulling
out his pocket book, paid the bill. and with
grea, good humor assured the young man
lou will do sir, and get through III,
world with your prot, ,sion without advice
from me"
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TAKING brandy As sACRAMENT-A A
TERRIBLE MISTAKE

Maxwell l.. Gladdls writes 10 the DAYTON
Journal, an article ON the temperance
movement. concluding with an anecdots
that will shock and amusc about equal por-
tions of the community Here it is
THE BRANDY SACRAMENT.
The article copied 10y you the other day
IN regard 10 antimonial wine" at the sa-
crament in Illinois, brings fresh to my mind
painful occurrence. which | witnessed at
the south in the winter Of 1912, at the
Franklin NJ +. Church in the city of Mo-
bile. was assisting the venerable Dr.
Pierce at a very large sacramental meet
ing. The Doctor and myself were kncel-
INK at the communion table in the altar, and
the railing outside was filled with devout
worshippers. When the prayer Of ccnse-
Grafton was ended, pr Pierce partook Of
the bread, and then handed it to me he
then took the cup, and after drinking. pass
ed i, 10 me, and L partook If il likewise.
I He then paused moment. and came to-
ward me, and tcith q iook, that 4 shall
nerey forget. lie sad Brother Il, 1
fear ICE hare bcen dcccired =, there IS
certainly something 'crong-this ,ciue
has u strange taste and smell 4
t0Sted u again. and peyceired at once
that az acaS COgRac 6rGady The Doc
tor at once arrested the exercises at that
point and explained the sad predicament to
the audience, and at once dismissed the
congregational supposing at first that
the stewards had been imposed upon by
some waggish or wicked liquor dealer. who
perhaps was fond of getting good joke
upon christians, etc; but the following is
the true solution Of this unpleasant and af.
ilictive occurrence
Brother c., one Of the stewards" :"
who had always procured the sacramental
wine had as usual, put the demjohn on
the evening before in the closet. in close
proximity to the old wiiioic cOreyed one,
which contained his old French brandy for
family use. etc.
On the occasion above referred to, in
stead of attending 10 this matter in person q
heretotore-as he afterwards informed inc
he had donc-he had committed the filling
up Of the church service" on that sacra.
mental occasion to an Old colorcd woman
one Of the house servants-who was unable
, , to distinguished in the dark, and had limo
= !, Gently poured out the brandy Instead Of the
4 wine, and carried it over TO the church
. Brother - made this explanation in pub
= lie in the evening, and promised he wOult
''offend no more" and that he would banisi
forever from his family an article that hs(
= thus publicly led TO his disgrace as
;, christian. Brother - of the South. j
= not the only member Of christial
|, y church, who keeps the wtllo,o coreree
IL E0ttke" In the closet
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ifHit f..- trs'on Herald
\ DORCHESTER Girl EioPINt. WITH
4 RED nt>-DANS.EH uE READING
INDIAN NOVELS.

The Young lliawatha who eloped with
the fair daughter of a respected citizen of
Dorchester has been heard Of by the father
of the girl, who, with his friends and neigh
bors, has been serching aud telegraphlng
constantly since the infatuated girl dIsap
pcared. The romantic young lady who
was SO anxious to become the bride of a
red skin was attending school in this city.
and on Thursday morning las, she procured
five dollars of her father to purchase books
with. She also left home at an unusually
early hour in order, as she said, TO make
her purchases before the morning session,
as she would otherwise be obliged to trans
he deprived Of her dinner at home.
N-thing was suspected, and shc came in-
to toxn early, where she met her Indian
lover, and the twain started upon the cars
from the Worchester Depot They pro
ceeded to Warren, few miles from West
Brooktield, where the aboriginal has two
brothers residing, SIX miles from the ran
road. 1t was at first supposed that the i'll
assorted pair had gone to Warren, and :
messenger was dispatched thither las
Thursday. but he could find 10 trace Of The
fugitives. The telegraph was then put il
requlsiton. and messages were dispatched
to all the rail road depots within hundred
miles. At length it was ascertained, Sat
urday afternoon, that they had aighted a
Warren, and to-day something will be don
about it.
The father Of the girl is much esteeme
by his acquaintances. and great deal {
sympathy is expressed for him. The gil
is said to have been always correct in he
department and has won the regard Of a
who knew her She was courted by
young merchant in this city. 1t is proba
BILE that the romantic descriptions Of tn
Indians which our novlists and poets hav
INDUCED in have SO operated upon the poo
: girls imagination that che was easily fa
cinated 10y the cunning young red skin, wh
has been living in tents with his brethre
in dorchester ard Qnincy for several week
past, She will probably repent bitterl
: that she was charmed by the picturesqu
: appearance of an Indian lodge and the oil
tongue Of willy copper-fac to leave IL
b. comforts Of civilized home.
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T II + Il A L Y.
Another little wave

Another little wave
Upon the Sea of life,
Another soul 10 save,
Amid its toll and strife.
Two more little feet
To walk the dusty road;
To choose where two paths meet,
The narrow or the broad
Two more little hands
To work for good or i'll.
Two more little ewes:
Another little viii.
Another heart 10 love,
X ceiying love again;
And SO the baby came.
A thing of JOY and pain.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-10-11

MAPLE RIVER BRIDGE-We are informed by
Mr.. 6. 6. Mowry, tha, the Bridge across the
Maple River, on the line Of the State Road had
been commenced on the 18th inst. This is one
Of the worst jobs On the route, but has fallen in
a geurleuans hands, whose well known thorough
business tact, insures its completion a. soon -
practicable News.
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Sale of Forfeited State Lands.
STATE LAND OFF T.,

LANSING Mich, Sept l5ih, 1s5s J
DCBIC NOTICE is hereby giseu that the follow ing
i described Primary School Sta'e Buildng snd scamp
Iants ,i,u.iet in the COUNTY OF lNGliAN forfeited
far payment Of Interest wl be offered for sale at
tl- office, at puilc auction, Wednesday, the Goth
day of october next. at 10 O'Clock A unless previ
ousy ief:-emed according To Law
JAMES W. SANBORN,
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BOARDING HOUSE,.

lanes r. CHILDS would respectfully
Ds, invite all persons wishing Board. by the
HGrSr" W week. to give him a call at the OHIO
S,s,a on Washtenaw Street, opposite the
S.a'e Ra House Square Fine Rooms and Good
"vsfd can be obtained on reasonable terms.
Lansing, June Is, 1859. 2ls
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HAVEN'T Cor ANY OF Your SIZE" -
ANY one who has lived in Cincinnati
(writes Brads) for ten or fifteen years. will
remember f., the tailor one Of the Oldest
and best Of his craft, as well as the joliest,
always as ready to take a joke a to give
one Ii used to be considered the fair
thing among select party 30 seud per-
SONS to his store for articles at variance with
what usually constitutes the stock in trade
Of members of his profession. Il SO hap
pened one day, as one Of the party above
mentioned, was descending the steps Of the
Burnett House. be encountered specimen
Of kentucky. who enquired of him where
he could purchase a jewsharp OF course
he was directed to Is store, as the estab.
ment where they kept the largest as,ort-
ment at the most reasonable prices Our
friend proceeded at once to the place indI
Gated, aud found L. (who by the way, wa
troubled with an impedlment Of speech,
waiting on customer. aud after stating hl:
wants, was politely requested to 'wwai' ;
few mo mo ments" After despatchiDg hi
business with the aforesaid customer. b.
gravely approached Kentucky with pai
f of gi0re St1etcherS and Observed IN a yer
mild tone, 'W-we shall h-have to tt-tak
your mum m-mum-measure, whereupen h
inserted the stretcher into bis mouth, spread
ing open bis cOunteDance To the full exten
of the stretch. " and with face indicating
the utmost seriousness, remarked to the az
rouished Ken,uckian, Y-young man
p-lce hdU'em ger-ger-g0t any Of y-yols
SIS Sce"
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FLORA TEMPLE LE-The mother Of Flora
Temple was a quiet, clean-looklng, gentle
family mare named Dolly. She was owned
IN Waterville. Oneida county, n Y, aud
used 70 be driven two years ago by cler-
gyman, who liked the animal for her stead
mess. Her owners once offered her to the
clergyman for s15, but she was afterwards
sod at figure somewha: higher than ,ha;
Two years ago Dolly was alive on farm in
that county. Whether she is still alive We
do not know. Alive or dead, We suppose
she Is in utter ignorance Of the great achieve
nents of Flora. And Flora knows just a.
little Of her plebian mother, probably
Alas that there should be such estrange
ments in the world
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OFFICIAL STATE DIRECTORY.
STATE OFFICERS.

MOSS WISNER, GDverDOr.
royrxD B FAliFIED, Lieutenant Governor
sst -Dy g. I-BEII, Secretary of state.
rpNIS A. THOMPSON, Deputy d.
DaSlEI. l. CASE. A-ditOr General
FRA JONES Depgty do
InHS MCKINNEY, -ta.- Irea-Ti-f
TUEOpORE HI CNrER, Deputy do
ioHy n. GREGORY, supernt-ni-nt nj Pub Instruction
1nPTI. 4NC 3 -TEBBlN5, Deputy do
,,vss " SANBJxS ClInmis-ion.r State Land Oihce
MIN II TREADXELL, Deputy do
IaCpB NJ HOWARD, Attorney General
yPEDfRICK " CCRIESlUS, Adj. and Qr. Master Gen
JUSTICES or SUPREME COURT
GEORGE MARTIN, Chief Justice
IsaAC p CHRlSTIANCY, A. Oci0te Justice.
JAuEs Y CAMPBELL,
RANDOLPH MANNING,
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TIL + TEETH.
- DR. J s WOOD, late of AL

QIWS eanv, \ - now ready to attend Z, anv
.v,a,-- esli IN his profession pr hiss had an
Chs,,e o. m re Than twenty i've years in Ientstry.
Nus'g-s m 'd@ra'- Call AMI ser
IA 'iase irts Tor sale Also lSa acres in parcels
rx paIehss-fS hal m i- west Of the ctv Office and
n,v IN oock hfty-siN corner of Seymour and Sagi-
lena
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ana 'onnsellors at Law, and Solicitors in Chan
s, Lansing, Michigan. All business entrus-
or ,ea TO their care will be promptly attended to.
Tlnce over Z. z. Boswelrs Shoe Store, second
door North of theP
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ATTORNEYS.

HENRY P. BROOKS,
II ,... ATTORNEY AT LAW,
s REMoT ii tf to No NORTH CALVERT STREET gPo
A TTORNEYS AT LAW.
IA ANDREW STERETT RIDGELY,
oh'e Al m IL f1Ef s GkAs5 Baltimore city,
Late States Attorney, Cecil county)
and Howard COMMITTEES. ft28-tf
THoMAS F. ROCHE, ,
MARSHALL BGiLbfN G, LAW
VIII practice the Courts Of Baltimore city ana he adj
omnS counties Prompt attention given to all business en-
a RTHUR L. ROGERS,
IN ATTORNEY EEE5B HF Law
LoUDorN COUNTY, ,o
Attends PROMPTLY to the collection of claims
adjacent counties.
Messrs Hamilton Easter Co.,
Mcssr.. J Edward Bird Bro, pa,,;r,o,.
Messrs: Carey, Howe X Co,
Gem 4 laf R@aeri ESQ 1Oudoun co.. Va, ,a, GINS
EDWARD W. BELT,
Will promptly attend to all basi f in the Courts S
IRiNCE GEORGES and the neighboring counties and in
the Court OF Appeals au9ly
FHARLES 4. PHELPS,
No. > Law BUILDINGS,
Sa RfR GoGNFY s Courts 6" BALTIMORE EST city
w j. WATERMAN,
W. 50 w h5Fq F&4hrF AE S FAMfE
Rs-Iy ALL BUSINESS PRoNPr. s2-f
II FRlSBY HENDERSON,
COMMISSIONER FOX GG1 PENNSYLVANIA,
fe22H Lexington street
w c, n. GA A. r. ,r,r,-
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MEMORANDA.
Brig VIM Taylor Hail. Pattson arrived at Charleston I'm
Ship Casilda, Stafford, from Cardiff for Baltimore, oil
Schr, Lewis Muo,d Doyle arrived at New York, from
Scnr Alice Howell arrived New Yor, Baltimore
Schr Breeze Hulse arrived New York from Baltimore,
schr VIM Bacon, Tyler, arrived New York from Balti-
Schr Susan Jayne, Jayne arrived New York fnI3al
chr Disossway, arrived at New Yoik FIN Baltimore
Sclr Iris, Cook, arrived at Washington, y. G. from Ba
Bark Marst: Ridley Brown, arrived ITarbor Grace, n
Brig Geo Albert Thompson arrived at New York FIN Bal
Sclr Augustus Holly, Davis arrived at Richmond, from
scir Col Davis, Hicks, arrived at Richmond from Balti
sclr. Windwarl, looks, Richmond Bat
Brig Palmas Morgan, from Baltimore for Momoyia re
Se1r Alma Ogden Frank for Baltimore cleared at Nor
Brig h G Wright, Hughes, for Pensacola cleared New
schr + J. Rayner, Rayner for Baltimore cleared New
sehr Saraoa Clark from Boston for Alexandria, arrived
Bark huntingdon Baldwin, for Baltimore, cleared at New
= scnr Little Republic, Kent, from Richmond, arrived at
schr Corneli, Crook for Alexandria, sailed FIN Wareham
Schr Alabama, Bonner, for Alexandria, cleared sayan-
schr G NJ Ncae Henderson, sailed Boston at Aexan-
Schr. Sprngbok Coggns for Baltimore, sailed from Sui,
van. ID inst
Scr Cerito, Crowel arrived Alexandria FIN Richmond
Sth inst
Sclr Maria Elizabeth Boxer for New York, sailed Al
GXandria, Sth inst.
Schr Lady Suffolk raker from Boston for Bait, sailed
from Holmes Hole. It'll inst.
Brig Northern Belle Paine for Baltimore cleared Bo<
ton, Sth inst.
scr J. Ercks on, Cramller arrived at Norfolk fin New
York, 18th inst.
Schr Diamond Fooks. cleared Baltimore Norfolk,
9th inst
Bark SylpI Jones' cleared for Baltimore, Boston, 8th
inst.
Bark selah Could cleared at Boston for Baltimore s
inst.
NOTICE To MARINERS.
Notice is hereby given that the bug light at Ipswich has
been moved in range guide for entering that han or
and the buoys the bar the haor been regula