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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

DgArH-BEp CoSrEssIoS.-Two years since, a
Young school teacher by the name OF Sarah J..
Gould, Of 81. Lawrence county, was murdered
by James E. E.dridge, young man who was
thought TO be engaged TO her in marriage. He
was tried and convicted Of the murder but a
new trial was ordered, which was soon 10 have
taken place in Saratoga county. But he died of
consumption in the Canton Jail on the 2ith ult.
He left a written statement of wha; lie called the
facts in the caae, which is TO be published. Ii
said that in his statement, Edridgc admits having
administered arsenic To Miss q ouli
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

Tx PLAIN TRuTu.-Whatcye men NAV thin,
Of John VI. Bolts, it ia clear that lie speak. %.
on all occasions, without fear or favor lie hn
written letter TO the Richmond Enquirer, h
which he says, in expiration of the charges
brought agains, him, that he would "uni,e Wit
free negroe. TO put down the Democracy" that
in the speech referred 10 he said only
That IL there was State in the Union con.
posed entirely of free negroes, and the Cousia
tioi. gave them the right Ia vote, | would b
much obliged To them 10 help me 10 beat The
Democratic party :" and so would, and m
Letcher and all his party would, all kncs,
make every effort aud sacrifice TO secure Their
votes to keep them in power"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12
The bill was tabled.

CNcoSsCIoUs JUsrICE. - The Grand Rapids
Herald pays the following involuntary tribute 10
the personal excellencirs OF Judge Martin, though
it is not neediul that the Judge should feel
at all grateful for his kindness, for the words
slipped ont evidently in his blind eagcrness To
account for defeat
''Grand Rapid. has been his place OF residence
for great many years-hencc, 40 his competitor
was not personally known 10 many of our cit
zcn>, Judge Martin received the large majority
lie Obtained"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

ALL HARMONY. Tine Flint Democrat don't
like Detroit leadership, and saws, among other
bitter thugs-''Wh hen tie very stronghold of the
party in the stste-thc point where are congre-
gated the generals and captains of the party
surrcniers without 50 much "a a show q: battle,
il would seem To to time TO annul the commission.
OF come OF those officers. and promote to their
places more efficient men"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

DETAILS OF CRixE.-Douslas Je,,.,,
speaks of q class Of sensation 'an
which We arc not without specimens RI. q
the Atlantic: Of
"A murder Is committed, and th.
becomes famous, He ,akes eaS,., Sn,uetss
instant, hundred goose-quills reris,s, ~ "a lie
The assassin eats one, two, three slies. - ss au
and butter, and one. two, three Slice. =. efsat
fully registered by the historian Of NO. M.
murderer smiles. and the ever ~a,cIsst HE
instructor makes inventory &c the hor;c;slp ee'
pie. The man-queller- talks uncorcerrs.sN or.
the light ch;t-chst Of the ensancu;nea v-:s,Sc
served up for families At the SUNDAY ,,hla' y
miscreant sleeps; but is he left in soG,pSs, is
no for the press. harridan sossip. sra "
pale: of the man OF blood and counts rs. - We
his groans; marks his convulsed liubs ..s esS
sweat OF agony upon his Cain-brsaSed re- Sus
straichtway rcnGs her hahhle 10 all huya.s &C
take human l:c is terrible: but is thers =, ie
in moral murder? l. there no crime = ss~
matically killing the fines, sensihilitie. Of :se
,urc, 10y daily and hourly familiariznr ,hs.s -
atrocities VIZ
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

iAyAEE TRTGEs.-l anlec trick. are not after
all universally the sharpest; Buffalo Dutciman
says:
you rlay talk pout your Yankee shee,ing,
but = Du;chman -hretcd me much peter a. a
Yankee never vas. He p-iugs me some hams
dey Vas canvas nice, 60 peter as YOU never see.
puy one, two dozen. all so nice and if YOU De-
leye, de sheet wa. 20 magnificent. DAT | eat six,
seven, eight Of dem hams petorc found out dat
icv vas made Of wood"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

4 SINGULAR OCCr EETscE.-At the ne y
Michigan avenne Tuesday night, Engine c"Els
ny No. 6 took water from hydrant In TIE fh's
Wnrd, their hose crossed a corner OF the sec"~
Ward and the pipe was ia the First " ard sne'
the burning building was situated Such an oce-
renee will not probably take place again 'o' ~
nv ycar.-fdr
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

SHALL Dick BARRErr HOLD HIS SEAr'-Last
August, by the grossest fraud that was ever per-
petrated, Francis r. Blair, jr,, was cheated Of
his seat in Congress, by the ''handsomest man in
st. Louis" The frauds by which this was ac-
complished were
Gross \ mcuntAn-,pen. palpAele
And transcribed belief. Last week st. Louis
herself, spoke to this question, by giving two
thousand Republican majority.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

Scan. MAG.-The Duke Of Cambridge, Com
mander.n-C Chief of the British army, and ovn
cousin to Queen Victoria, is threatened with 3
suit for damages in the sum of 100000. by the
husband of ladv with whom he has of late been
too intimate.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

Am Yer THERE Is RooN We are reques-
ted by the State Central Republican Committee,
to State for the benefit Of al compunctious and
repentan, Buchanan men, that che Republican
ranks are not full-that story was q Roorback,-
and that the Committee are still ready to receive
all good, sound, able bodied Democrats, Of a con-
erite spirit, who may desire to ilee from the pop
ulsr wrath of 1850.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

A SURE SIGN. 81 always know a helpless old
bachelor SAYS a clever lady, by hooking at the
corners Of his pocket handkerchief. II notice
in them any little pieces Of red, b'Uc, or yellow
wofstei - such II. washer-woman run in to
identity the property of each separate custom ct
i know al once that hc has no one at home u
mark his ncr,, and that h, must be poo, pitt
tn', nii.anhrorical frcndless, helpless old bach
.ln, "
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

A SCGGrsTIoS Mr.. IIawlcy, descrioeas
4 travelling agent for the sale Of Cotons maps
denounced in the Georgia papers for having y"
ken iisrespectfully Of the institution OF sa'e'
"A proper regard for his safety. says one
them, "-viI require = prompt exodus IRON o"
midst
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

BrroRE And ArrrR.--On Sunday, the day BE-
fore election, the Detroit Pres Press said:
These local questions will serve TO brirs
out a large vote, and they, together with the r.
suit on Chief Justice ,riH BE- a fair inder ef ~
politics Of tie State"
la the next issue, which il on TUESDAY, Ode
Free Press not being Issued on Monday thu
paper says the Democrats are principally frun
the working classes. and could no, come oa',
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

A CsEFUL INyESTIOS.- to the Con-
stautine Mercury, the man VINO struck Billy
Patterson" did not that same effecually, for be
has recovered, and has JUS; completed an inven-
ton for boring tapcring hole - the invention
being articulslly designed for the use of wagon
makers, in fitting boxes into the hubs of wheels,
for which purpose no machine Of ike similarity
and perfection has before been devised.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

CrsrrrvE SLAVE CAsEIN PHILApELPHIA.-The
alleged fugitive slave. Daniel Webster, was dis
charged from custody on Wednesday, the claim
ants having failed to make out fair case Of iden-
tifcation. II was shown that the runway slave
and the prisoner differed more than three inches
in height, as this discrepancy was too strong to
ignore.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

HoERIp WIFE-MURDER N DETRoIT-Edwa ard
Benedict. a respectable man once, and formerly
4 jail officer of Detroit under Sheriff Andrews,
but of late given up to drink, brutal, murdered
his wife on election day-stabhing her 10 the
heart with pocket knife. The victim was a
daughter Of Mr.. Haeserty, Supervisor Of Spring
wells, and fine woman. Rage and peevishness,
arising from no cause but drink, led to the deed.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

LAIR IRON S.rT STE MAsrE.-B! e.
men who came down to-day upon the
from the icy regions, a vel a. by nal car.
from the Ssut, We learn that Saul nver eA
mains bFiiged with ice, almost as solo a y -. :
winter The ice is from ten 10 fven'. '1
thick, and there are 10 signs OF q Dre.As
present II is certain that 10 boat ies.ne
before the 10Th, can by any posH'n''
through.-Uet Tri5.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

Man Burns HIS OWN CHILD To DARN
The Wabash Ind.) Inteil'g.neer OF last week,
describes the trial and conviction Of man named
William JOY. for burning his own child 10 death.
The wretch was only sentenced to IS years in
the principal witness, little daughter Of the
prisoner.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

Fog PIKEs PKAS.-Sixty-seven persons passed
Peak They are from Utica. Macomb county,
and had their wagons with them. A smaller
band left Shxwas-ee, among whom the 0vasso
american n.ticOs, r. II. Mason, James b. Terry.
Joseph Long, and Jane. Mismiss. We wish
them health, prosperity, and a safe journey.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

LrTERaEY.-Charles Dickens snnoafoc :.
new periodical to appear on the 5o:h OF APP
with the singular title. All Round the ie..
A new serial tale by Mr. Dickens Hli DC O.
menced in the first number. The last hu|s.
Of Household Word. viii appear % the iA'' .
ur1ey in May.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

CANDID FOR Locoroco. 1t is pretty well for
Rapids Herald. Buchanan Locofoco, SAYS ITO.
lay full vote ia Michigan would not exhibit a
majority OF over ten thousand. -
That's just about one half the real Republican
majority
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

kUr.Us-orf IInaDs-oyF Four 81 the Dene
cratic Appraisers and Assistant Appraisers
Philadelphia, hal their ofiicil heads taken o.
last Friday, having been convicted oil belei
Popular Sovereignty" which was eonsdefs'
A. Iri,aa facie evidence Of opposition to the o.
ministration, and sympathy with Forney.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

PAgAGUAY.-AccOrding to the Albany Jour
nal, Gen. Urquza. the President of the Arcen-
tine Confederation, has gone up 10 Paraguay just
in advance OF our Fleet, either in order to offer
his mediation to preserve peace or his mid against
the American. in the approaching hostilities.-
MOntevideo has also scnt up mediating envoy
TO Paraguay. Mr. Menie, who goes on one Of
our steamers
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12
- ARE WE JOLLY, OR ARE wH NOT ID

ARE WE JOLLY, OR ARE wG Not. '-Dickens
hero must answer that question for the Lansi-g
locofocos, tortis pas; their comprehension. One
swears that for dollar in money he viii agree
never again to offer vote III Lansing Another
pledges himself Lot again to vote the locoicco
ticket, because the party have GOT to be 20 IN
formally corrupt and insists that the Republi-
cans deserve their success, because they work
well and stick TO the ticket, mad or pleased. An
other still, says that every locooco has his price
from fifty cents upward, and that the low-priced
ones are the most numerous and count up fastest,
outnulnbcrng the highpriccd Ones, tive to one.
Finally, all but two or three Lansing Locos have
concluded that-'taint no use
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

FOR Pixies PAX AsD CALIFOEsIA-'hn ~
teams, with about fifteen people, from Iona "
parsed through our streets YESTERDAY a"'D'
bound for Pixies Peak, where, il the p'o7~s
for making pile" is good, they VIII reh',i"'
not, they will push On 10 California
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

FRIIGBr-IioUsE BURSED-The freight-hou.e
Of the Michigan Central Railroad Company a, De-
catar was entirely consumed, together with its
contents, on Thursday morning, 81 about two
o'clock. Loss to company, 5000.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

skeleton OF Il giant, eGht feet high, has been sx-
humei from the farm 81 Mr.. Colvin, near Monon-
gahla City, IN. Tn" Pittsburgh Chronicle says:
From the position of the bones in the vault
under the stone, it j. supposed that the bodies
were buried in sitting position the skail bones
and those os the trunk being ali in 4 heap while
those at DE legs We're scattered along toward.
The foot oi the vault. At tn, foot, al.o o, many
at these graves wcrr found various articles of
ornaments of exquisite workmanship, denoting a
greater skill tinn usually belong TO the Indians,
together with csnckcry and sariik- implements.
The graves in the Vicinity number -everal hun
bred, and 40 TO show that the field a, orc time
nT extensive bury ingground."
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

A HORRIBLE SIGnI.-CTopps, Gsnbe'1 oo
rie, Cyprus-all for murder, were hung al B''
more on Friday last, on one galIoss, IN syn
80, 900 men, women and children. Cropps a"''
confessed his guilt
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

Form PERSONS BURNrD TO DEATH. - Mr.
Pattee, an old lady, her two sons, aged .
and IS, aud grand-child agen 10 yesr
Mere burned, with their house, in Lee, near Bsir
COR, Ne, on "Wednesday. They probably suse
Gated, as they made no struggle. Another 80
saved himself Nv jumping from the attic windO'
They were they the only occupants in the ho's
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

CHILD KILLED HoRsH.-ThC Detroit fres
longing to the family Of Mr.. II. " I.acro1, was
killed last week by the kick of horse. The an
imal was turncd loose in ward which the child
attempted to cross, and being somewhat vicious
kicked at it as it toddled along unconscious OF
danger, and inflicted such injuries, that it died in
a short tine afterwards The case was very
distressing one.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

EURopr-The New York, from southampton,
arrived vi h three DAYS later advices from Eu-
rope A Peace Congress is said to be agreed
upon by tie FIVE powers, to be held in AK La
Chappelle. The arrival Of the Neapoli;an EIiles
in London is noticed with much interest Under
the favorable news from the Continent, the Eng
sh Money Mark, had shown decided improve
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

HIGHWAY CoNNIssIoNERs.-Bya change Of
the law last winter. the annual meeting of Com
missioners of Highways, takes place On the
third Monday of NAY, for the purpose of asses
eing Highway tax.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

Mn. CHARLES WEEKs.-This gentleman was
an actor, became religiously impressed, studied
for the ministry could not sustain life, and made
a plea that his mother and sisters were depend
ant upon him, To go back 10 actrg. To acting
he went, when it was allcdged through the pa
pers that the mother and sister story was al
bosh. His stcp-fathcr also 50 stated. Nov his
mother comes out in defence, and says
Il have taken care of my family, five III mum
Der, done all of my work, except washing, made
twenty-five mems shirts, twenty-onc ladies al,
misses dresses, sixteen skirts, twelve pair of
gents pants ten coats, two vests, besides teach
ing class Of six children hall each week day,
and class all day, the whole time, up Ia October
list. During this time have also done a large
amount of sewing for my husband, shop cushions,
mattresses, &c. Such facts a these were what
troubled Charles. | have seen him appear to
feel very much grieved over my tolls and care.
lie also spoke of his stcptathtcr, who he said be
thought was too much confined in his shop, III
his advanced age.
~ have asked and received permission from
INV husband To send this for publication. have
written il while living in bed, where have been
closely confined for the last four weeks. The
gold Of Cali.orni ia could not have induced me 10
do il, but to see my son wronged, perhaps ruin
ed hy falshood, is more than can bear.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

DIVORCE III OENGoN.--It would seem that Or
cgon and Indiana ARE about on par Ms 10 facility
of divorce. At the recent session Of the Oregon
Legislature, Elijah Dobson was an applicant for
divorce. The bill passedthe Council, but before
lowing note:
Ar IIoxE, Yamhill Corner.
DEAE SIR-Afer INV best respects, wish Ia
inform you that nv old woman has returned, aud
have found her a,l right and If our petition
has no! been taken no. hc good az not to take
it up, and not proceed any further without my
further order.
Yours. respectfully.
ELIJAH K SARAH DOBSOS"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

Everywhere within the boundaries of the free
States, wherever the people, whether At the
plow, in the workshop, at the counter, or in TIE
have had chance to speak, they have
spoken for Freedom.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

SHOCKING HOMICIDE IN CoLUyBUs-MTEDER
OF YoUNG MAN BY A YoUSG WoNAN-A ter
rible ARRAY occurred soon after IL O'Clock
Wednesday morning at house of ill-iane on
the corner of Mound and Pear.streets, in which
and instantly killed by bag named Franco.
Miller the mistress of the house.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

PLIGHrEo FAITH AND BROKEN Vows
When Felch was nominated, Lothrop, g. V ",
of Detroit, pledged that ancient city for 500 ma
jority-she went 237 for Martin, against sure
ties and pledge, will Lotirop bring Replev-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

RKrAKES.-Robert Fuller of Ann Arbor, the
alledged murderer of Holden, who escaped from
Jail, was recaptured after fierce resistance. in
Chatauaue county. y. Y.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

TrscoLA-Gives Martin 1876 majority, and all
Republican Supervisors.
MIDLASp-Gives Martin los majority, and
elects Republican majority On the Board.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

PRyrrENrIAL--The editor of the Buchanan
organ in Detroit. the Herald offers his services
n q singer Of psalms, in view of the political
condition Of biz Dsriy.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

CAsPH,sE-An outright explosion Of burn
ng-au;d lamp took lately place in Dr. Hoyts Of
ice at Adrian, By which that gentleman was .e-
-erelv injured
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12
Inyhnm Board or SUPERVISORS.

The following is the complexion of the Boar
# Supervisors for lS59-60:
Republicans.
Lansing City, l.t Ward-Wm. ii. Haze.
4" "a - ". II. Pinckney.
Sd - John A. Kerr.
Lock- Truman Spencer.
Onondaga--JOscph Person.
Stockhridge- Duncan Mckenzie.
Vevay-Joseph Fuller.
Aureius-B. g. Davis
Lansins-Ransom Everett.
Lesli.-J. y. Woodwork
Loc0foco,
Alaiedon-Joseph Rider.
Bunkerhill-IIenry Il. Hawl-y.
Delhi-P. J. Price.
Ingham-Sam lei Skaden.
LeRoy-Wm. D. Horton.
Mcriiian-N w Barnes.
Wheaifield d. Gorsline
White Oak-A. Iiayner.
WilIiamston-Nathan Leighton.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

SAD AFFAIR ~ JAcKsoy-The skeleton of
William Knows, Young man, son of George
Knows, Of Parma, was found last week in the
woods, one mile from home. lie had been miss
Ing since august ,ast Doubtlcs. sucide by
poi-ou
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

ALICE Cana pretty name that, but not Of
pretty girl, If handsome is that handsome
doe="-for Alice has been At Grand Rapids, re-
ceiying money agent for certain Magazine. and
thereby has been arrested for false preteuce.-oh
Alice
Coop NOT GooD.-It was a smart boy who
owned up, that he liked everything good, but 4
good chipping. The same boy liked good rainy
day, too rainy to 90 to school. and iu-, about
rainy enough to 60 fishing.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

FooD AND ExPEaIESCE-The man who ate his
dinner with the fork Of river has been endeav-
oring 10 spin a mountain top.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

They RfJoIcE .'To SEX The CURSE REMOVED.
Cheney, P. ". of Jackson, gives way 70 make
room for Shoemaker'- brother-nObOiv sorry.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

Jfx-Nls1Ics The boy who lost hi- balance
on the roof found it on the ground shortly after
ward.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

TRUE EsoUGH.-Mrs. Fantadling .ays, if i,
were not intended that women should drive their
husbands, why are they put through the 5ride
ceremony?
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

MAJ DoGs-They are having mad dogs at
Grand Rapids. A Mr.. Thomas VA bitten last
week.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12
General Condemnation.

But one expression is noticed-that Of unmi.-
igated abhorrence-at the sentence pronounced
by Judge Wilkins in the case of Tyler, L. 5.
Dep. Marshal, for the murder of poor Jones, his
neighbor The one dollar fine, imposed for the
killing Of IA human being, seems wantony de-
PRAYED thrg-an open insult TO justice, and a
mockery of humanity. Imagine the widow of
that murdered man, Who lives within mile of
the place of holding the court, reading to her
children from the city papers, the fine of ONE
DOLLAR, for making them fatherless, Ii the act
was involuntary, why the dollar, and why the
thirty days--if not both are wanton siurs upon
Justice. Elsewhere, the same opinion prevails.
The Buffalo Express says:
1.-THE result Of the trial OF Deputy e. 5. Mar
shall TYLER, for the shooting of Capt Jones Of
the brig Concord has resulted very snguarly.
He was convicted of involuntary manslanGhter.
and Judge Wilkins sentenced him to pay zine
Of one dollar to tic United States, and to be in,-
prison.d IN the jau of ITayne County for Mir-
IN dapsi What mockery. The accused was
either guilty or innocent OF grave offence, hut
this result turns the whole affair into ridicule.'
The Cleveland Rcr,elc in noticing Judge VIII
kins' sentence of Tyler, rather pertincntly says :;
IF any one wishes TO commit murder we adj
wise him to 90 to Michigan, II being the only
State where it is considered an otfense OF a lesser
sraao than technical assault and battery.
The Detroit Alcertiser adds
1.-THE Rerier ought, in justice, 10 add that il.
is not our State tribunals which discriminate in
favor of the greater crime. Michigan disc aims
any responsibility in the action of the Court
which has been placed here by the Federal Gov
ernment."
Had Tyler been black Republican Sheriff,
State Prison for life had been the highest ward
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-04-12

Press for the few past days, has been filed with
apologies and explanations-one writer undertake
inc 10 tell how the 'unterriied" happened to get
whipped in his locality. and another in that
Ann Arbor excuses herself for going against her
own townsman, toy sayin. it the town, and
no, the city that did it-trand Rapids, on the
other hand, excuses a majority for Martin, by in
sa,ing that it was the doing of the city, and not
of the township. Truly are the inviuciblc dem
ocracy driven from pillar to post, to get up ex-
cuscs for their shameful overthrow, and for want
Of u better resort, they lay the blame upon each
nthcr