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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

Foul PLAY SCsPECTFD.--We learn from the
Charlotte Eaton Coz Republican, that John D.
Freeman, a merchant of Prairieyile, left his
home some four weeks since to purchase goods
in Detroit. Remaining away from home longer
than was anticipated, his friends became alarmed
for his safety, and teegraphing there, learned
tina, he visited several mercantile houses, upon
the evening of his arrival, and stated that he
would be in durin. the next day to make his
purchases. He did not appear as promised, and
since that time no trace has been found Of him.
He had in his possession about 500; ard it is
feared that he has met with foul play. His fam.
lily are greatly distressed at his sudden disap-
pearance.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

A CHANGE OF TUSE.-The absurd conduct oil
the people of Massachusetts, in passing their two
wears law, has set new stop for the pro-slavery
organ of Michigan, which it is whi=tling away
upon in grand style, to coax the German vote
back again At the time Of the mass Repuohcaii
celebration in Detroit, the German Turner's, "a me
body Of men, numbering 600, appeared IN pro-
cession, in a white uniform. with fine band,
banners, emblems, torches, &c, and excited the
especial wrath of Storey, who, next morning, de-
liyered himself of the following, among many
other equally fatterins things:
Amongst them was body of white liveried
Youths, said to be Germans, carrying blood-red
flags, whose lock-step reminded US OF similarly,
Iveried Companies that We have seen elsewhere.
By this time the Obvous Storey has forgotten
all about this same article, and proposes to drown
all recollection thereof in the minds OF others
by profuse, rapid and sckish adulation, as little
admired as it is reshed by the objects OF 1t.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

A MISERABLE LApY.-The \. \. Tribune
gives the following particulars of Mrs. Charles
Williams, who was lOl years old on the l4th OF
April, lives in Oxford, Conn. Up to the lst OF
May, she was about the house, working ever!
day, as "smart" as many younger women. BE-
tween the ! st of February and the 9TH OF March,
she knit two pairs of long stockings, of yarn
spun by herself since she was 100 years old.
Gen. Washington staid at her fathers house one
night during the Revolution. She was spinning
with some other young ladies, when he arrived,
and she says that he sat down and talked as
clipper as any young boy" In answer TO an
inquiry, "What sort of looking man he was
she said, He had dark hair, braided in long
cue, earlocks curled, foretop cut square, white
skin, and as handsome as picture.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

PoRCELAIS WATER PIPE.-We were shown on
yesterday a sample Of the porcelain pipe, which
the Kaolin manufacturing company hope TO be
enabled to furnish TO the city of Augusta for the
purpose OF conveying water through our streets
and into our lots. The kaolin company are will
ling to obigate themselves to furnish the pipe at
a less price than iron pipe can be obtained-they
guarantee the strength OF it, and its complete
ness in every way for a water pipe. There can
be 40 doubt that the material If properly pre-
pared and properly burnt in kilns, will be as in
de-tructible a. anything that can be employed
and there can be no doubt that such pipes will be
more desirable than iron or pine logs. Expert
eucc. however is the best way to test the value
of such things; and our city fathers might very
well afford to try it, value. II it proves salts
factory, il will be object To the city, as well a
afford encouragement 10 an enterprise IN our Owl
neichborhood iugusta ConStitationHtist.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

THEIR owN FAULr-An individual or cor
poration, not keeping up with the improvements
Of the age, in machinery, &c, will have little
.vmnatby The n. Y. Tribune says that the re-
cent accident on the Central Railroad seems ~
have occurred because that corporation prefers
to avoid little outlay and not employ the most
modern inventions in the way OF brakes oh
the baggage and mail cars on that road We De-
lieye there are no brakes at all; while on the
passenger cars there are only the old-fashloheu
nd.brakes. On the Hudson River koad,
where ,uey nave Urealner-s ralent Brakes, they
can stop "a train almost instan;aneousiy, even
when it is at the top OF its speed Some similar
continuance should be employed on every tram
of cars otherwise travellers would do well not
to embark in them.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31
A NV PHAsE.-Lola NOTES.-The dashing

NEW PHAsE.-Lola NOTES.-The dashing
wife-the gay divorcee-the mistress OF princes
of politicians. and of kings-the stage at'rac-
ton and cowhide combatant, has finally "e1pe-
rienced religion" The London paper, furnish
ing this item Of news, says that she has quietly
settled down humble, peaceful, exemplary, re-
lieious woman, in her own domicil in PiccadNy'
London, having amassed sufficient sum TO pur-
chase and pay for house; which IS now the re-
cep,acle and center of large number OF wealthy
and pious enthusiast. of London, male anu ie-
male. Among her most constant and intimate
visitors, is Mrs Thi.tlewate formerly an actress,
and was Familiarity known as Laura Bell, and was
As notorious as Lola herself. About the time that
she turned from the error Of her ways she Won
the heart of the rich commoner. She married
him, ard is now bright and shining light IL
Exeter Hall 1t was she who was the principa
instrument in bringing about Lola's "change o
heart" 1t is said that Mrs. Thistlewaite daii!
drives her chariot with four milk white horses al
tached, through the streets of London on mis-
sions Of mercy and religious teachings.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31
Mr.. Douglas and J. W. Foruey.
Philadelphis. Nav

fhiladeiphia, NAY l9.
Some three weeks since Hon. s. A. Dous,..
spent almost an entire night at the House of H.
Forney, in Philadelphia, discussing the course 10
be taken as 10 the Charleston Convenson-N,
Douglas arguing in favor of going into that con.
vention aud submitting TO its action, whilst Mr.
Forney declared that he would have nothing 70
do with it. and would fight any one nominated
by that convention, even Douglas himself. Mr.
Douglas finally asked what he (rorney) would
advise him 10 do: 10 which Mr.. Torney said tia,
if he WAS in his (Dousla'sl place he would 90 to
Chicago and announce himself as q candidate for
the Presidency, in the same manner tha, town
coustables in the western towns announce them.
selves for Office, and pay no attention whatever
10 the convention; and let convention NEE,
and nominate Vice President TO run With him
and trust to the result. Douglass opinion all the
wsv through Was that il was his best course 70
go Into the Charleston Convention and abide ia
results
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

CooL.-Mr. Mortimer Buell., OF this city, was
a passenger on the train, and letter from nm
to the New York Tribune states that While ev-
eryboiv was engaged in relieving the wounded
bv the accident, man came along and SAID, IN a
whining tone, "Well, my COW, worth forty dot
lars, has been killed in this scrape. The syria
cusc papers say this mans name is John fep'h'
and that the COW was regularly pastured on the
highway.
That fellow must have been kin to hlm who,
standing over his witc's open grave, biubbered
out I've lost cows, atore now, but nothing ever
ground my feelings like this
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

A CASE or INTERNAL ExPLosIOS.-A lady
named Riley, of Indiana, who was visiting in the
family of Hon. W. T.. Niblack, of the same
State, met her death in singular manner. She
mixed seidlitz powder in two different glasses,
and instead of pouring them together before
drinking, drank them off separately, when the
effervescence occurred in the stomach partially
strangled her. In the excitement a dose OF mus
tard was given to make her vomit what she had
taken, and physician sent for, but before he ar
rived, she was corpse.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

Wool IN KALANAzoo.-The Telegraph is IL
formed that the per cent. Of loss in the county
during the last winter is comparatively nothing
and the weight of the fleece will be larger, by
ten per cent, than in ordinary seasons. This Is
good news, certainly, for the dry time for money
from the present to the marketing of the next
crop of wheat, will be considerably moIstened
BY large wool sales Sheer.washing, VIC notice,
has been going on for several days, 30 that We
NAV look for early heeces soon. We hear con-
siderable dispute as to the probable prices for
this years clip, but We believe that the best ev-
dence goes to show that tolerably high figure
will be reached.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

Marquette AND BAY DE NoQUEr STATE Eosb
The Commissioners on the Marquette aud Lit
tie Bay de Noquet State road met at this place
on the 10th inst, according To the Governors
appointment, cast lots for the term OF Office each
is TO serve, and communicated the result to the
Governor They started on the surveying espe'
dition on the 18th. Ii will probably take then
something over month TO 60 down and back,
each time. They design surveying several d'i-
ferent routes. Their provisions all had to be
packed, and each packer carrying about hun
bred pounds, which is not more than sufficient
to sustain himself and one other man.-Ldte
Superior J,nr.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

SUFFERING IN IsABKLLA.-Nr. w. r. Robbins,
of Salt River, Isabella county, was in this city
last week, seeking to negotiate the bonds OF that
county, issued for the purpose of raising money
with which to buy provisions to distribute where
they are required. Webelieve Mr.. Robbins pro-
ceeded to Detroit, and doubtless accomplished
the purpose Of his journey. He represents the
scarcity Of bread and meat to be widespread
and severe in that county.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

HOWELL CoBB's SLAVES IN LrCK.-Mr. Secre'
tary Cobb's negroes are in a better financial con
dition than the Treasury over which he presldes
The Macon (Ga) State Press, says
we have been Informed by our worthy
MAYOR, .. g. Sparks, Esq, OF the firm OF far
delnan X Sparks, OF this city, that he has SOLO
the crop of cotton belonging TO the negroes o
c,J John d. LamaI and the Hon. Howell 'ooo
IA James Rea, for 5000 81. This all clea'
money 10 them. and we are likewise informed
that the same negroes sell sugar cane, syrup
chickens and eggs, which amount to at Least
onc-half as much more"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

Well might Holy Writ declaim against the
s haste to be rich" and the Heather foet oe'
nounce the "Auri sdera James, "hen SUCH
sven,- occur in its pursuit az are given below
The regular correspondent OF the De"'oe'a''
writing from Denver City, on the 9th INST, re-
counts the most deplorable condition OF Things
on the plains-emigrants dying OF starvation,
and Others subsisting on prickly pear anu wiz
onions found along the road.
The stage agent reports picking up man
named Blue, reduced to skeleton from s'ar'
vation. He started with two brothers, when
one died, and the remaining two ate his Doo!.
Another died, and he in turn was nearly devoureu
by the surviving brother.
man named Gibbs had reached the mines
in a starving condition, and expressed the opin-
ion that his party, numbering nine, had all per-
ished.
MANY graves are reported along the route,
and much property had been destroyed an
abandoned on the road.
the writer of the letter Gays that the ue'
partures from the mines are about equai 10 'i'e
arrivals.
| About 800 returned emigrants reached 81.
Joseph on Saturday, all of whom cohnrm Tue
preyious accounts Of suffering on the plains.
The \. Y. Tribune saws that government
train has been attacked by the starving enhSrants
who are returning from Pixies Peak across 'he
,,lains its conductor has been killed, ana 'he
newlv.apponted postmaster oil one ei 'ie '"'
cmtrvo cities near the mines has been hung.
This Is probably only one OF the outrases u
Which desperation has driven, or will drive, the
MAJOR Victims of the gold mania. From letters
which we publish elsewhere, it appears that ,ne
emicrants are exposed to trickery ana prSauon
nj, their way to this new Dorado; that they mo
tba, the "cities" on its border are mere coiiec
TORS Of log huts; that provisions are scarce
and that the productiveness OF the mines ~ !"
I.as, questionable. Some, disheartened by tht
rcpor,s which reach them, turn back before '''e'
see the promised land; others arrive only u
s,arve. others manage to make the two ehus
the d,v meet for a few weeks by the proceeds o
their labor; others still, seeing what the Gnu
sure 70 he make the best OF their way hom
,brouob more or less serious difficulties. VI TIL
latter class. some, but we hope not many, appea
TO have been maddened by disappointment all
hunger. In this state Of facts We can hard'
understand how it is that emigration stiii con
tinues. The tide has slackened, but still there
some flow of travel toward Pixies Peak; me
who have made up their minds to go and nav
completed their preparations, dislike TO give
cherished project, and the sangulne Will hop'
But whether or not there be gold enough TO r.
paw for the labor of mining-On which quesuo
), the smaness of the quantity that has reache
civilized regions throws some light-it Is certai
that in the present state of things at Pike
Peak, it is worse than folly to so thlther
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31
IrcryEs Man DrAp.-The y. Y. Tribune says

LUcrrEa Man DEAD-The \. Y. Tribune says
that John Walker, chemist, of Stockton, Scot
land, the original inventor of luc:fer matches,
died in that town the other day at the age OF IS.
According 10 the local papers, the discovery was
made by him while experimenting with various
chemical substances, and for considerable time
he realized handsome income from the sale OF
his matches in boxes al Is. &c. each. This did
no, last long. Professor Faraday, being IN the
North, heard of the invention, and in passing
,brouob Stockton obtained box, which he took
with him to London, and adverted to 1t in one OF
his lectures. Some thinking minds were set astil
bv this. and the discovery made which has since
become world known.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

TogSApo ASp DANA family named Becbe,
from Kent county, in this State, we're on Their
way 20 a new home 90 miles west at Chicago,
and encamped in their wagon, opposite Squire
Edwards house, in rokagon, about O'clock on
Monday afternoon last, aud were eating their
supper. when a gale struck them With grea,
force They He'd to the wagon for shelter, hen
a tree was blown over and the top struck the
wagon crushing il down ia the centre, breaking
the neck of IA daughter, aged about IL years
There were six other children in the wagon, be-
sides the parents, who escaped unlnJurcd, with
the exception of one boy who was slightly mlu'-
ed on the foot. They were in INDECENT circum
stances and the people Of the neighborhcod iur'
ni-hed every thing for her burial in most re'
spectacle manner. The family we're taken IN b,
Mr. Edwards and well cared ior. She was buried
on Tuesday afternoon, aud large number oi
people were present 10 sympatbise with tie be
reaved parents who are in the deepest aiiic''on
-Niies Repabited'', 2la
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

Nrw E>rERrIIsr-We learn that tao blast
furnaces, 10 consume bituminous coal, are 10 be
constructed forthwith at the mouth Of the Choc.
olate, flour miles down the ba,l by company
gotten up 10y Chss. 7. liarycS, Esq. Mr.. Il.
brought up in the Manhattan sixty men, who are
now employed in preparing the ground, &c. lie
also brought mp dredge, 10 be employed. We
are told, in eAcavating u chanel from the bay 10
A BAYOU which puts out about mile from its
mouth, and approaches within short distance OF
the bay. This bayou will make an excellent
harbor The above company, j, Is said. start
a capital of 100000.
We have already spoken Of there being abou,
to be put up on this bhyou steam saw mill, BY
Edwards 4 Co, with which is to be connected a
lath mill, and, we think, planning aud growing,
and also a shinsle machine. We have also spc-
ken of the Manhattan a. having been purchased
hy Mr. Harvey and other parties, to run between
this place and ports below.-Ldke Sup. Jos'.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

The BOARD OF CoxrRoL--The Board Of Con-
troll of the ST. Marie's Ship Canal, returned from
a visi, of inspection Of that work, last week.
They express satisfaction at the condition Of
safety in which they found the work. They
made the trip on the steamer Illinois, and were
delighted with her management. Immediate
measures will be taken to let the work on the
Guard Locks, at the head of the canal.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

POSTAL EXPENSES REDUCED. -" Necessity,
which makes the old wife trot," impels the Post
Master General with the same memorable GER
tainty. Want of funds compes that great func-
tionary to "draw in his HORNS" and he has ac-
cordingly drawn them in, by making the follow
ing reduction in different lines OF service. In
doing this, Mr.. Holt claims much credit, though
it is difficult to see why. In the sea service 10
California, S7,2,250; by discon,inuance of spe-
cial and route agencies, $4,000; by the with
drawal of additional compensation to Postmas-
tiers, ga, 2Ol by curtailment and discontinuance
of mail service, S60G,64l. Total, 81, 453O22.-
1t is estimated that at least half million is saved
hy the refusal CT the Postmaster General to pu,
in operation the 6SS new post routes established
by Congress in s5S, for which an appropriation
was made. Some reductions are yet to be made
i'm the Pacific overland service.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

A BEr-A San Francisco journal received b,
the last overland mail contains a a statement 10
the effect that Thos. James Of Buffalo, the man
ager of Wells, Fargo & Co.'S house, made bet
of $4,000 with Commodore Vanderbilt, against
the lat,er's magnificent $4,000 span Of horses
that the overland mail with dates of the 2lst OF
the 2lst Of March would arrive in San Francisco
before the passengers by the Nicaragus line Of
steamers laneed ia the city. BY the arrival Of
the overland mail on the 27th. Mr.. james won
the sDan Of horses
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

OLD BoGrs.-The Detroit Free Press says
that Mr.. A. P. Demay, farmer living on the
Plymouth Plank Road, in the township OF Dear
born, about ten miles from the city, while plough
ing in his field few days since, discovered, IN
the vicinity of decayed stump, an American
halEdollar, somewhat blackened, which he put
into his pocket without thinking any more about
it a, the time Subsequently it occurred to him
that there might be more of the same kind lett,
and he went back and searched, and succeeded
in finding about fifty dollars in American halves
and Mexican dollars. The coin bore evident
marks of having been long concealed, and the
American was dated in 1886. Mr.. Demay had
himself cleared this piece OF land, and had made
a log heap against this stump, which had been
burned, and on this occasion he ploughcd in that
spot more deeply and thoroughly than ever be-
fore. the roots Of the stump being perfectly rot
ted. The coin were devoid Of the ringing sound
peculiar to pure silver, but this was attributed
TO their having been burned. The dies were,
however. Of course, unwOrkmanlike descrip'
ton, that would be to judge satisfactory evil
dence of fraud; and the application OF acid re
moved all doubt as to the nature OF the metal
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

DEArH OF SCHoLAR.-A ripe scholor and 4
GOOD one saws the London Illustrated Nelos, h.s
lust passed from among Us at ripe age. lie
knew more than he could turn 10 account. Ii Is
idle even TO think on the knowledge that has
departed from him. We refer 10 a clergyman
OF the Church of Englan1-the Rev. John Nit
Jordan admirably read man, with cultivated
taste for all that is sublime and beautiful IN ma
ture, all that is pure and poetic in art.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

WHITE FIsH-The st. Joseph (Berrien Co..
T,o,sler saws not less than six thousand dollars
worth of Fish was brought in, within the past
week, by our fishermen. We understand that
nearly all that can be caught for the next two
weeks are contracted ahead, for the Southern
market. 81 50 was paid last week, per hall bar
rel, but the price may now be considered as hav-
ing advanced from two shings 10 ht'y cents
above these figures.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

Coon Gg.r.-An old couple and their son,
from Schenectady, passed through Syracuse on
Friday on their way to Ohio, where they intend
to purchase land and settle permanently They
had adopted the primitive style OF travelling on
foot, because the old folks were AFRAID to r'ds on
tie cars. or canal, The old folks had several
hundred dollars in cash, and said they averaged
nearly thirty miles per day
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31
1857. 1855. 1879.

SENSIBLE Sellers and Republicans have
always been stgmatsed, by the conservative
nress as disunionists and nullifers, and poor Old
General Cs.s has shed tears enough over the
Unions about to come to ruin At their hands, TO
float his own carcass; but notwithstanding all
this, the Charleston Mercury says;
uDisunion would be fatal in every point OF view
TO Black Republicanism. They know it well, and
would seek to prevent it. if they had the power
and could succeed, even at the point OF the sword
It IS the strongest Union party d" tie country
not only from policy and the dictates OF seit-pre
servation, but by the principles of consolidation
which they entertain
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

THE LIQUOR "NUIsaNCE" IN MASSACHUSETTS
Some months since, Judge Shaw decided that
intoxicating liquor might be destroyed in that
State as a nuisance" A writ upon this decis-
ion was carried up 10 full bench, and the unall-
imous opinion of the Court, as now gwen, i',
that the illegal sale of spurious liquor Is not
nuisance of such character as to justify its de-
structon a: the hands of the citizens. new
trial of the case is, therefore ordered.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

NEw,yGo AND NoRrHroRr STATE RoAE.-The
Grand Traverse Herald OF the 18th, SAYS
"Mr. Kingsbury, one of the Commissioners on
this road. arrived here on Monday. The route
is nearly completed to this place, aud the whole
party will be here to-day or tomorrow. The
route surveyed is represented to be a very feast
bic one, and no serious obstacles exist 10 The
construction of u good road.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-31

STATE TEMPERANCE CoNvENrIoS.-The friends
of the Temperance cause in different parts Of
the State, have resolved on calling State Tenn
perance Convention to meet At Jackson, June 18th.
Speakers are to be announced hereafter.