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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

nation. Every entrance into the city is well for
tilted, and they had their men out by the thou
sands
Again, TO see, az did, those sixteen orphan
children, rescued from that dreadful massacre OF
emigrants, known here as the mountain meadow
massacre" When l saw these children they
were camped with portion of the army, that
were being marched 10 kiry, about thirteen
mile. out Of the city. We camped here. and
went with one OF the officers 10 the camp where
these children were. They were all very bright
nice looking children, from the age of i've To
eight or ten; not one able TO tell his or her sur
name, with the exception of two boys-they
were the Oldest. They were sent back to the
city, Col. johnson, or Judge Eckles, | know not
which, sent 10 have them return, thinking per-
haps they may be Of use as evidence. This SOL
der told me he was one that was sent 10 the
place of massacre TO bury the skulls-they found
and buried | l3. This is said TO have been one
of the richest emigrart companies that has ever
passed through this Territory; they had over a
thousand head of cattle.
GERS, and men of responsibility have told me OF
Mormonism, and not one word OF good can they
saw of them. Tell Hosmer, for me, believe
them 10 be lot Of miserable, wicked land pi-
rates, and wish he would bring them TO justice
or send them 10 Kingdom-Comc, care not
which.
The women are miserable slaves, and the men
are lcentious knaves Their children are nume-
rous, but OF very poor quality, very raw, and
not half witted. Not one in twenty of the women
or children can read and what is true the world
over coutented; think they have all the rights
and privileges they want. They told me the
system is b, au,iiul if | only understood it.
We were one week in the city. We are now
camped twenty miles north, recruiting our ami
mails, and waiting for some Of our company TO
return from Camp Floyd. We ARE right i'll a
settlement of Mormons The women come daily
to see Us; none go away empty. Most Of them
are old country people, Kind hearted, and
laugh, and sometimes rldicule their peculiar doc
triue; still they seem interested i'll me. One old
English widow, of forty-eight, has been several
times. She came last night TO bid ne goodbye.
She said she walked all the way from New York
City TO Salt Lake, and brought three children;
was thankful that She had money enough To pay
their fare. | told her she did m.re than would
for her religion, or husband. She is good, but
so bigoted.
We have had a pleasant journey, but this
warm weather is tedious. We are camped at
the foot of high mountain and in view of salt
Lake They drive down on its banks and shovel
up salt by the pailfal, yes, by the wagon load.
We have the full benefit of the slIn--not i
shade in sight No timber except among the
mountains.
Ai'ectiouately, remain,
Your friend
II. X. CLAPP.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

GAMBLING IN CLEvELANp.-The recent death
OF Mr.. Sterling, and the attendant circumstance.
have aroused in Cleveland strong feeling a
galnst gambling. In the Common Council last
TUESDAY an ordinance for its suppression Was
introduced. This ordinance imposes a penalty
OF from sloo 10 $500, and thirty DAYS imprison-
mcnt foi keeping any kind OF gambling house,
and subjects the owner of the house Ia "A similar
punishment il he shall knowingly permit the
house 10 be occupied for such purposes IL also
empowers the Mayor, any Council man, CITY
Marshal, or any police-oihcer 10 seize any gam-
bling instruments. and authorizes the des,ruc-
ton OF such implements by direction OF the
Mayor IL also empowers the arrest Of ali par
ties present in n gambling house. and their pun
i-hment by fine aud imprisonment. Section five
imposes fine of from $50 TO $500 for resisting
AN officer in carrying out this ordinance. The
concluding section gives 10 infoimers one-third
of The fine, when collected and paid into the city
treasury.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

Ton CoRwIS.-The :. y. 7r,Ju.e contains h
full report OF stump speech Of Hon. Thomas
Corsn. That paper SAYS; 1t was delivered in
the pending canvass in that State, and discusses
not merely local questions, but those OF national
interest. IL has the merit of wit, e0queuce, aud
manly trsnkness, for It's author i. a man who
never makes Il secret of hi. opinion. On the
question Of the extension of Slavery Mr.. Corwin
is emphatic aud decided He will have no more
Slave territory. He infinitely prefers Free labor
TO Slave labor. A for the Fugitive Slave Law
he anew declares that il must be obeyed and e.-
ecstcd il. long 4. il is in existence At the saine
time We do not doubt that il painting fugitive
were to cross Mr. Corwir'- path ia his fight, he
would not be arrested by him, but would be aid
ed and comforted on hi- way.
From the canvass in Ohio we have the most
cheering accounts. The pro>pec, is that the
Republican candidates for State officers will all
be elected, and that the Republicans will have
majority in the Legislature, nsurng the election
of Republican Senator in the place Of Mr.
George f. rugh
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

WELL TINED-Thc National Republican com
mittes. in the recent circular, intoxicating a
course with reference TO the campaign Of $50,
recommends the following to carry out then
plans, 10 secure the success Of the Republican
cause, and 10 overthrow the Slave power:
FTrst-A thorough understanding, and inter
change of sentiments and views between the
Republicans of every section OF the country.
.SecDnd-An effective organization OF the he
publican voters of each State, county and town,
80 that our party NAV know its strength and its
deficiencies, its power and it, needs, before We
engage in the Presidential struggle.
Ihird-The circulation OF well considered
documents, making clear the position of the Re
publican party, and exposing the dangerous
character of the principles ana policy of tae
Administration.
Fourth-Public addresses in localities where
they are desired and needed, 10y able champions
Of the Republican cause.
Fffth-A large and general increase of the
circulation of Republican journals throughout
the country.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

ADULrERArIoN OF PLASTER. We hope our
Grand Rapids frie.dS will never come TO grind
ing Up oyster shells, to sell for plaster. Mr..
Strubel, farmer of Fayette Co. Pa, says:
IL have myself used plaster for many years,
and when | have used il pure, it has, inva-
riably, worked wonders; but | have been
satisfied for long time that oyster shells have
been mixed with il. or ground alone, and sold
for Plaster OF Paris. This believe To he the
real cause Of the failure"
The y. Y. Tribune saws:
/" He cnquired if there ia not some way for
farmers in Western Pennsylvania 10 get plaster.
that does not have 10 pass through an oyster
shell region. Certainly: In the vicinity of san
dusky, Ohio, there is pure plaster enough 10 sup
ply all the world. So there is in Michigan, and
that of choice quality. Ii is not At all nccesss-
~ 10 import il from Nova Scotia, through New
York, and its oyster shell neishborhood.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

QUEEg SroRY.-The Utica H,raid tells OF
singular occurrence that took place on board a
Central Railroad train in tia, city last Thursday
night. The captain of the night watch, happen
Ing TO be at the railroad depot, was applied to
by man named Harper 10 rescue his children
from the custody of man who had kidnapped
them under the pretence that Harper ored him
moneg, for ,chieh reason he se;,ed the c.iidren
Capt keiser went into the cars and asked the
child en- if they desired 10 accompany Harper,
TO which they replied that they DID, and that he
was their father Thereupon the officer deliver.
I'd them 10 their father in spite Of the bolster
ons threats of the abductor.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

ENERsOS ErHERrDGk - The election Of Mr.
Etheritge 10 Congress from Tennessee. i bitter
pill 10 the slavery propagaufi,t- Southern
newspapers, which profess to be opposed TO the
revival Of the African slave-trade cannot forgive
him for having offered the resolution in Congress
declaring the trade TO be inhuman "a well as ini-
polite. The Memphis Araianche fportentous
name ) would be glad 10 -ee Mr.. Etheridge
"pel:ei with the kicks and curse. f an ncig-
nant AID outraged people = and, a a climax Of
scketness, the irqlaseke charges that Mr.
Etheridge's resolution has become part Of the
Black Republican platform" We would suggest
to the editor the use Of philosophy. Il will not
Dc many year. before scores Of such men will
De elected 10 Congress from the South, and so
time and use viii reconcile him TO the disgrace
if, in the meantime, hi- iyaiancke is not con-
verted into vulgar landslide, and swept into
the ever flowing tide Of tho Father Of Waters
-National Era
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

Mr. GREELEY's BAGG,GE.-on Mr.. Greeley's
arrival in California his baggage was taken in
charge by one of the Committee of Reception
at Folsom, and hung upon 4 hook in ore corner
of the car. Ii consisted OF leather carpet sack,
containing his clothing; that world wide old.
white coat, which, he saws, he has had for thir.
~ years-c.rred with him through Europe,
wore while Member Of Congress, and has
brought with him 10 California: cotton UNI
brella, considerably worn, and pair of blankets
done up in an ol-cloth cover
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

TOUCHiNG.-i few DAYS ago, a Der. ght little
girl of probably three or four surprner~ who re.
Gently lost her father, came up To Professor
Wise at the Jones House, and laid -
Mr. Wise, won't YOU take me up with you
in your baloon.'
why DO YOU want TO go, nv dear" replied
the Professor
a l want to see nv papa" va the touching
response.
A tear was visible in the sronant'. eve d. he
assured her that il impossible for him to take
her high enough to see her pspa.-Lafay. Jour
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06
DAY BREaK.-Drder- were received al the 8

DAY BRrsK.-Orders were received at the Su-
perinteudents Office Of the Michigan Central
Road in this city yesterday, for one hundred and
fffy additional freight cars, Immediately, 10 &C
cOmmOdaie the increasing business Of the Road
consequent upon the shipment of the new wheat
crop. An additional freight train is 10 be put
AT once.
This is indeed a cheering sign. Business is at
las, waking up from its long repose, and every
avenue Of trade must -oon experience the bene-
fetal effects Of the reaction - et Tritnn,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

TIE BEwILDrRED PUrIL.-In a country school
the dominic was giving his Bible lesson, with
good admonisher in the shape of a cane in bic
right hand. He ssked young hopeful "Who
created the heavens and the earth" The lad
not being prepared with the reply, and the pre-
ceptor asked in louder voice, at the came time
raising his admonsher ia a threatening manner
over the devoted head Of the bOy-"Who crea-
ted the heavens aud the earth, the sun, the
moon, and the stars, stupid boy, Tell me i'm
medately." The lad bubbered, extending hi.
hands TO protest his head, at was ], sir, pray
forgive me Ill never do il again"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

SrRA>GE.-A correspondent Of tie Ec.n;nQ
Post tells the following story,
A lady possibly 81 years old, who until her
tsenty-ninth year had resided constantly in New
port, went To the like and mountain region In
tie interior Of New York. Returning two year.
later TO her native home, she was not recogui.
Zed great lad been III. change Her blonde
or brightly yellow hair had become a dark
brown, and her light ri0rid complexion although
-he had not suffered from chill, and fever, was
Of bilious olive color, which she always after
ward retained A band OF hair v hich has beer,
cut of before leaving Newport, was 40 different
in color from that which remained on her return,
tia, she could no, use it,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

THE Boor ON THE OTHER IIG-JefYerson
Davis has made a long speech down south, which,
he closes thus:
In the emergency Of the election of Prs-i-
dent on the platform Of Mr.. Stewards Rochester
speech, let the Union b, dis,oired"
Aud il President, of the character above de-
scrbed should be elected, and Mr.. Davis should
attempt 10 carry out his threats. the President
aforesaid would doubtless say Let the hang
man do his duty !'-Ab. jour.
The south were very indignant when Mr.
Banks proposed Ia let the Union slide.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

A TOWNSHIP AFLoAr.-What with crew, pas.
sengers, hands and stewards, &c, the Great East
ern will bring TO our shores on her first trip two
thousand and twenty seven persons The Boston
Transcript says: Preparations have been made for
1000 tirst-class passengers and no secOnd-class
will be taken. The price of passage will be
about SlU0, and "a the accommodations in the
spacious state-rooms are excellent, many of the
large number of persons who will be returning
10 the United States during the ensuing month
will avail themselves of this opportunity, should
the trial trip prove successful The crew and
officers will number about 500. There will be
$50 seamen, ls0 firemen, $50 stewards, | ; en-
gincers, 20 officers, > surgeons, and chaplain
Ten thousand tuus Of coal will be carried and
such are the mechanical appliances OF the ship,
that this immense quantity can be put on board
in two days
An offer 10 charter the ship for a voyage TO
the United States has just been made by Mr.
Lever, of the Galway line. If this is accepted
at the next meeting of the Directors, the ar
engagements a. 10 the sailing Of the vessel may
be changed but some time during the month Of
September We may expect TO see the Great
Eastern in American waters, in about six days
after her sa ling from England.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

SoNE PEACHEs.-Capt. Bouton, of -. Joseph,
ha. one of the best peach orchards in the State.
The Chicago Press ani Tribune OF Monday last,
chronicles his appearance at that city, with his
schooner loaded with peaches The amount OF
his crop this year may be inferred from the fact
that he has been offered ten thousand dollar.
for it. His orchard lies alongside his dock, so
ths; he can transfer his peaches direct from the
trees 10 the schooner and land them in Chicago.
as fresh u when frs: picked.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

FRrIr ~ INK HOLLAND CoLoSY-The yonng
orchards in the colony are Low beginning 10
bear 80 that we are very comfortably supplied
with fruit Of all kinds. In very few years APP
piles and peaches must become quite considerable
items in our export trade. The coil and climate
seem. peculiarly adapted to fruit growing. We
have in our garden some specimens Of standard
pears, which We do not think can be surpassed
for early and prolific bearing. or for quality Of
fruit. We gathered three pecks Of Siberian
crab apples, from Young tree less than two in
cbe- in diameter -Keq,.tsr.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

The TWO BINcHAMs.-Somc one, stopping at
John Sweeges' Americdn at ST. Johns village,
enquired the name Of the township. "Bing-
ham, answered John. "But," said the guest,
there is another township called Bingham in
Huron county-,!on't it lead TO confusion -
mot at all, replied John; "this is Locofoco
Bingham, named after him when he was FRS,
elected Speaker-the other is Republican Bing-
ham, called after him when he was chosen Gov
ernor-the distinction is we'll unders,ood.r
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

A Vary PgETTY HASGIxG BEE-The y. o.
Crescent thus closes lie description Of hanging
ceremony in that city:
He bows his head forward there wss mo-
mcnt of oreathle-s silence among the spectators
a shark click was heard in the cell behind, and
al the same instant the trap ard stool fell with
CHATTER; and James Mullen, young. healthy, and
handsome, in his nice white suit, with his crucif1
and medal suspended 10 his neck By broad blue
ribbon, remained dangling and Swinging in the
brigh, sunshine"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

A NOVEL SrATCrE-Thc last legislature of
Michigan pas-ad an act empowering any number
OF citizens, not less than ten nor more than one
hundred, 10 organize themselves into body cor
porate 'for the purpose of experimenting horse
thieves and other tclons." and investing each
member OF such body, when engaged in making
an arrest, with the powers of a constable "
y. Tribune.
There seemed IL be other alternative, in a
State where horse-stesling has become "A CRYING
evil
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

NEGETAELg PoP-GUNs.-An article from the
Pacerviie (csl) Ojsereer SAYS thai the pods of
the bush known a "chippsr.,l" are about the
size Of large pea, and that when they come to
maturity, instead Of opening in quiet sort of a
way, they do 50 with report like a pop gun,
shooting the seeds ten or fifteen feet into the air
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

DEATHs.-Lyman T.. Beach, jr., died in Marion
Oh the 10th inst, aged az Years. He ~ss one
Of the earliest settlers in the township Of Ma
rion, having resided there since the spring Of
1888.
John ID. Appleton died in Brighton on the 24th
inst, aged 81 years. Mr.. A. was among the first
settlers in the county Of Living-ton.-HosoeH
Democrat, Aug. 81.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

ENGLAND on IRE SLAVE TRApE-The special
Washing on correspondent by telegraph, Of the
Y Y. Tribune under date Of the 25tl ult saws
Immediately on the accession OF Lord John Rus
-ell TO office as Foreign Minister Of England, he
addressed To this Government despatch earn
es;ly demonstrating against the rcopcning Of the
slave-traie between the United States and Africa.
and against the lukewsrmness Of NJ Buchanan.
Administration in that regard. If the dispatch
is ever published, it viii proince a sensation
especially in the =ave-buying States
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

FIINr D.ny CIrIzEN.-That sterling and true
Republican Rankin has commenced the issue OF
a daily, which has a handsome appearance, and
will doubtless be well sustained. both in circula-
ton and advertising Without descending TO
comparisons, which are odious, we may say that
Flint is most fourishing, thrifty, enterF rising
built, ard tull of liberal and iar-seeing
business men. They will sustain a daily Repub-
lican press
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

STREET RpRBERY IN DsTRoIr-Jo-eph Gan
Son, OF the firm of GiusOn Tower, Detroit,
va. knocked down and robbed of gold watch
and 80 in money, in that city On Saturday night
last. lie was very badly injured, but the iirer-
tser saws, il considered out of danger.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

FLORA TEMPLE AND Princes -Flora Temple
and Princes are 10 trot AZ Portland on Thursday,
sept. l. They trottel at Saratoga on Saturday.
The public have ceased TO interest themscve. in
these horses, ~ from the time made, Il has be-
come evident that the matches are soft, and that
they trot To divide the gitc-money
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

Rather UNANIMOUS. - The Leavenworth
Times gives the recent vote of the people OF
that city on the question of giving the city
credit to 10 the amount of Slo0,0on 10 the
Leavenworth, Pa~nee and Western Railroad,
thus: In favor of loan, 900 !: opposed, ..
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

AbNIrTEn.-Th0s J. Ram-dell, Esq, Of Ian
Sit 2, was Yesterday admitted to practice in the
L. ;. Court, now Ill session, Judge wilkins pre-
siding. This Court is engaged in the transaction
of civil busincs--Utt. TriB
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

Fuss ON The SOUTHERN Railroads.&c. shop
workmen all along the line Of the Southern Rail
road, the Company being in arrears to them for
four months wages, have combined 10 prevent
all trains r1nning except the United States mails.
The business of the road is practically suspended,
as the Company find ii impossible to borrow
money. An arrangement il is said, however,
will soon be made so tina, train. will move again
a.. uSu,l
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

MELASCHOLLr DRsrH.-A little girl, six years
old named Louisa taneder, living first house
west of the Far grounds in this city, wa. shot
on Thursday afternoon last so tia, che died al
most instantly, by the discharge OF a gun IN the
hands Of a boy eleven years Old, son Of Nr.
Powell -N,ie. Rep
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

SLIGHTLY Or OF PLAcE.-At the placing of
the cornerstone of the Congregational Church.
ct jackson, there was deposited copper coin
which has lain for centuries in the corner stone
Of Heather Temple in Rome, deposited in the
reign Of the lst Caesar
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

RoBkRRY.-On Monday last between and s
p. ", sliD in gold was stolen from IN, house OF
Nr. 4. Polhcmus, in Carmel The family were
belonged to Mrs. Smith, who is boarding in the
family. Young man charged with the theft.
proved, upon examination, To be perfectly limo.
cent; and Yet. no clue has been obtained To
either money of thief
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

DEATH FROM SrARyATIoS.-An enormous VII
Iian, named Hiram B. Hodgkin-, repured 10 b
nov yrg in Detroit or Chicago, deserted his = ife
and children, at Albany, shOr. time since, for
the company Of profigate woman. On Friday
last his heart-brokan wife died Of absolute star
vation and neglect, and his children are thrown
upon she world unproyiied for. The Albany
Journal describes il as most distressing case
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

SrcoND EFFORT AT REroRN.-The Kalama-
400 Telegraph states that had of about u wears
oil age, Was yesterday sentenced to the Reform
School, by Justice Edwards, and is now on his
way to Lansing, in charge of Supt. Bro~nell.
His crime was larceny. lie is one Of the New
York boys" introduced here by the Children's
Aid Society. He gave his name a. Robert
HoHard
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

SAD AccrDEsT.-O One DAY last week, az Mr..
Brown, Of Portsmouth, va. out in the field at
work, having loaded gun with him, his boys
came to bring his dinner oni Of the boys being
OF inferior intellect, picked up the gun and point
cd il at his brother, pulled the trigger and shot
II on, the ball passing through the unfortunate
boys head and killing him instsntly.-Sag. En-
f.Tprtss
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

Coon PROsPECTS.-The Grand Haven Clarion
has again been enlarged Good proof of pros
perity.
The Jackson Citizen has entered upon its
eleventh volume. Nav it celebrate many such
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-06

SCDDES AND CsEIPIcryD DEAra-We under
stand from a citizen Of O,sego, that Burton
Price OF that village, died very suddenly, and
TO lis friends unexpectedly, on Friday last. He
had been siling for a considerable time previous
10 hi- death, but on the morning IN question be
sat at the breakfast table in th. enjoyment Of the
meal and apparently cOnvalescent. Before night
he was a corpse. He was about % years Of sge.
-AHegan Reoord, Amg. q.