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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

THK LAST HoPE ExrIsGuIsHED. - The La,
hope of those having friends on the Inflated pro-
peiler Troy that founiered in the gale on Lake
Huron on Tuesday, the 18th inst, il dashed
away by the Geographic announcement that the
life boat had been thrown upon the beach in
Canada in al empty condition. II will be re-
membered that, previous 20 the sinking of the
vessel, the captain, with Miss Hubert bis sister
in-law, Mr.. Raice his wife and three children,
Elizabeth Leonard, the chanbermsid, and Jo-
seph Kelly, the chief engineer, took refuge in
this life-boat, in which they were subsequently,
seen by the three OF the crew who were saved
in the yawl. but had lost their oars and were at
the mercy Of rough SEA. II is most probsble
that the boat soon capsized. and its passengers
drowned. The life-boat was found on Thursday.
near Port Franks, in good order, but empty
The coast between Goderich and Port Franks
has been searched for traces Of the crew. but
without success. There is now no, even a bare
possibility of their having escaped.-Free Pres,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

Tx LATE PEIzE FIGHr IN CsSApA.-The
Grand Jury of Wellsnd County, CaEada, have
presented Price aud Kelly, who were engaged
in the late prize fight. After setting forth the
outrages committed by the ruiiisps upon persons
and property, they say:
"Thc Grand jury further present that this
unlawful invasion is the third or fourth of a like
nature. which has taken place ia that part of the
country. The Grand jury further presents that
it Is their wish your Lordship be pleased to
bring the same before the Government, in such
manner as TO your Lordship NAV seem tit"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

An Oh PoLrTIcrAN.-The Hon. VIM. Jarvis
OF Weathershed. w., died on the 2lst inst
During the administration OF Jefferson he held
the post of United States Consul at Lisbon. He
did much TO improve the wool product of the
United States, by importing from Spain ovel
$500 fne-woolrd sheep. On his return to the
United States, in 1910, he settled at Wes,hers
field as farmer, and resided there until hi:
death. He was warm friend and admirer Of
Henry Claw
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

WAsHINGToN NEws.-Democratic politicians
at Washington who have freely predicted such
extravagant conduct on the part of Gov. Wise
as would wreck the political capital already
made BY the affair at Harper's Ferry, are quite
taken aback by the moderation of that official in
his speech at Richmond We would not be sur.
prisej if the parties who condemned him in ad.
vance should now turn about and denounce him
as a sor, of sympathizer with AboIitionists.
The Presiden, Is regularly closeted at the
State Department. whenever important. matters
Of international policy are in hand. His being
there so much for a few days past is suggestive
of elaborate papers upon the Northwestern
Boundary question, and upon Chinese and Mex.
lean affairs. The positions now taken are i'm
portant, a, before the communication Of the
annual message TO Congress circumstances can
scarcely arise TO safely admit of change of pol
lev Notwithstanding the Presidents inclins.
ton n give his time aud abilities to the consid-
Grafton of gres: questions, he allows himself TO
BE- perpetually iar a@sed by small politicians
who are bearers of the bad news Of the detection
Of ihi. or that man TO Douelasism. There is so
much OF this sor, of thing that the President
sometimes sickens of his business, and invokes
the dav when he shall be free from harrassing
partisan demands The understanding that Mr..
John Cochrane, upon whom Executive favors
have been lavshed, is in the Dougas way, is
held ~ notable instance Of the ingratitude OF
politicians
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01
FREE NEGROES on RAILROADS bin hs

FREE NEGROES on RAILROADS. bin has
been introduced in the Tennessee Legislature to
prevent free negroes travelling on the railroad. ia
that State, which passed at its first reading
The bill provides that the President who shall
permit free negro to travel on any railroad
within the Jurisdiction Of the State under his su-
Pervlslo1, shall pay fine Of $500: any conduc-
tor permitting violation Of the act shall paw A
fine OF $3.50; provided such free negro is not
under the control and care OF free white citizen
Of Tennessee, who vouches tor the character OF
such free negro, in penal bond Of 81 ooG-Co.
iumtus .Sun.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

An ENCOURAGING IscIDsST-The m.chiner,
IN the freight depot Of the Michigan Central
Railroad, used for hosting -four into the lofts
vas Set in motion yesterday for the first time il
nearly four years. The freigh, receipts of that
road are nov assuming 40 much of their forIne,
magnitude that their immense warehouses are
hAed, and the necessity panifes's itself of stor
ing some OF 1t to await shipment in the lofts
This is an omen not merely that stockholders in
the road may begin to hope for dividends again,
but that the entire business Of the country is re-
wing in e3rnest-Free P,ess.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

PROCLAMATION.

An,thsr year has passed., and the msny Blessings it
has ouyh, in IL. vaned adnonish Of our de-
pendencs upsn The Author Of all good for al tho enjoy
sssais Of this life Ie; u.s. therefore, humble ourselves
and give thanks to En ho has av.rtsa sar psstsnce
and fam ne Isom mics., and has 6ed g,snaneS
vi mo than Ne deserve, and blessed our State and
Nation aoSve all other Nations Of the Earth.
do tEeef'se appon. THURSDAY, Im TwEuyFocnz
DAT or Novxxrzs xxxr, . day Of Tnaaksgviag and
Praise 10 tie Cd u Heaven for bis many bs.snss, and
invite all pesns thu, day 10 abstain from their usual
svoea,ions, and JOIN in giving thanks TO Heavenly
Father for the many .v,rs daily receiving ~ his
Aands.
II WINES vHkRsos, have hsrsunto
-. my hani, ant caused the Great Seal
r. a. of The State Of Michigan 70 b AIMED, At
Lansing, this 2osb DAY Of October, A. D
1889.
BY the COveInn: MOSES wlSNER.
N g. IsBsii .Scyaary n .SdEe
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

CORDwAINERs' EIEBRATIoS.-Tbe jolly sons
Of St Crspin in tbs city celebrated the annver-
sary of his day TUESDAY in The most happy and
ccnyval manner. An address was delivered ia
the evening a. Awanaga Hall. 10y VI. l.. Higgins.
Esq., after which a procession was formed and
mai ched 10 the Geueseo House, where a most ex-
celent supper was in waiting. Some forty OF
the "craf, bosses and jours particl ated in this
first public celebration Of shoemakers, in this
city, and Vet there were a number that did not
attend.-Flint Democrat.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01
How THE AGE OF youSa LADIES Is COINED

How THE AGE OF YoCSa LADIES Is CoUSTgD.
Howe, the "Pachs," who recently read a
poem at Hamilton College, New York, tells TIE
following in the last n. Y. Pieayu.e:
II vas lately describing TO The Bishop a
wedding had Witnessed in New York, and
vas eulogizing the beauty of the bride, on
whom had shoue the light Of eighteen summers.
The hardened ohender merely replied, 'You
would express her age more satisfactorily, &C.
cording to the present style of skirts, by say
ing that eighteen springs had passed over her
head"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

A RELIC.-Tbe editor Of the Warrcniown
tVa.) Flag has in his possession a plain gold
ring one hundred and thirty-cight years old. 1t
has engraved on it in old style the word. 81.
W. obt March ye 7th, 1921" IL was ploved
up by one Of the servants on plantation in the
County of King George. The ring is Of pure
gold, AID il supposed 20 have belonged to the
father o! General Washington.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

STATE oF HoEAcE MASH ST BosTos.-Tbe
House Of Representative Of Massachusetts,, on
Oct. 26, by vote OF % 10 10. receded from lie
former action on the BIZ relative to the statue
Of Horace Mann, and thereby coucurred with the
Senate, thus allowing the statue TO be placed on
the State House grounds without the approval
of another LEGISLATURE
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

RkaANpFD BAcK.-John Tyler, a fugitive
slave who escaped from Campbell Co, Va, in
1854, was arrested a; Columbus, Ohio, last week.
aud brought before Commissioner hewhall, who
remauded him back 20 bis owners He was
taken To Covinston.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

EDUCATIONAL SPI.Ir.-The people of Sturgis
village, St. Joseph Co., with property assessed
a. s2oo,o have voted to raise $4,000 for a
schoolhouse. We think that in proportion to
means, this is in advance OF what has been done
in schoo!house building, in any place in the State
If it is indicative of the public spirit of the citi
zens Of Sturgis, in other things, its local desig
nation Of High Sturgis" will vet become q
term Of general import.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

A PAIR OF Qroirs.-A firm in Boston have
just made two pairs Of shoes Tor a slave in Of
the southern States, which are clephantine To
their proportions. Tie dimensions OF each shoe
are l6 IL inches in length, Il inches across the
ball of the foot and Il inches around the instep.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

SPEcrE ExroRTs.-The exports Of specie from
New York To foreign ports for the week ending
the 22d inst, were g. JOG, GJ3-rnaking a totaI
since Jan. /. 1889, Of s8l, l29, l2s, same time
in 1855, So, 7.6i5 same time ia 1851, $Ss,
2i6, az; same time in $50, 90 ,6i4, s9?; same
time in 1856, SIS, ie6, 33s.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

yfrTiSG oF THE STATE MILITARY BOARD
The State Military Board met in Detroit on the
9th ult., pursuant TO adjcurnment-,hc Prosi
dent in the chair Presrbt-Geueials Curtenius,
A. 6. Williams ant A. W Williams. and Colo
nels Lefiincwe aud Whi,telsey.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

Tnk INV FAIra.-rhc New York correspond.
ent of the London Daily News SAYS that when
DR.. Bellows sermon on the Suspense O. Faith
was published here every one recognized the
truth of the picture which the reverend gentle
man drew on the actual condition Of the religious
world, but the nature oil the remedy he proposed
excited general astonshment and alarm"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

DANA0E TO GRAND IIsvES PIfR-During the
late storm. the pier which is being built at Grand
Haven was damaged 20 the amount Of about
$1,000. One hundred feet Of the outer end,
which was in All unfinished condition was washed
away Both IF the pile drivers which have
been used there, were al-o sunk. but will proba'
bly, be raised. The work has been resumed. and
will be finished as soon as possiblc.-Graad
River Eagle.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

KANSAS PoLIrrCs -Leavenwcrth, X. T., Oct
26.-The Democratic State Convention at L@s'
renee, yesterday, nominated Sam. Medsry fof
Governor, john 7. Slough for Lieut-Governr'
John A. Hsldernsn for Congress, and Judge
Williams, present. Associate Judge, for Ch'e'
Justice
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

PAuL MoRPHY.-New York, Oct. 2s.-Pasl
Morphy leave. here on Saturday for Philadel-
phia on his way to New Orleans. Sir. Aorphy
will probably stop day or two in each of the
following places: Philadelphia, Baltimore, Wash
ington. Richmond, Charleston, and Mobile. Ii
is altogether uncertain whether he viii, as has
been reported, return TO New York 10 reside or
will enter upon the practice of the law in his
native CITY
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

MAINE PoLIIIcs. d. Robinson and
Charles b. Scetson were elected Delegates 20 the
Charleston Convention by the District Conven'
ton held az TopsbaIn on the 2sth Oct. both
are strong Douglas men, and strong Douglas res
olutions were passed.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

TIE CANADIAN LISE Or STEAxEEs. = ron.
land, Ne, Oct. 90, ls59.-The weekly hne o.
Canadian steamers are to run TO this port ipsteeo
Of Quebec, through the Winter and Spring,
commencing with the Hungarian, which VII
leave Liverpool for Portland, Nov. 2.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01
Wise or Disctpline.

The y. Y. Tribune of Wednesday SAYS: The
address of Governor Wise on his return to Rich
mond from his expedition to Harper's Ferry Was
intended, We suppose, to be complimentary to
the military companies which he took with him.
If 80, either the Governor has rather cd ideas
about compliments, or the general reputation OF
Virginia militia for courage and discipline cannot
be very high. The Governor declares that du-
ring the journey he KEEP. his eye on the men
expecting. As it NAV be surmised from the con.
text, 10 see some Of them turn pale, or faint
through fear, or perhaps TO stink away at the
FIRST opportunity-but though they were met by
rumor after rumor, and telegram after telegram.
that there was still fighting going on at Harper 5
Ferry, still they Wen; through with buoyant
hearts. No man blencheC, and no man ran away,
but all kept up good courage ill they reached
Harper's Ferry, and found that the fighting was
over. Their discipline was as extraordinary as
their courage. Notwithstanding the great ex-
citemen: which prevailed =, Hsrper's Ferry, they
actually preserved order, composure, drill, and
discipline, and did not-ss the Governor seems
to imply might have been eXpeeted-break up
their ranks, minge with the mob, and aid in
lyuching the wounded and the prisoners. Rather
than be complimented in this bsck-handed style,
We imagine that the military would have prefer.
red not to have been mentioned ut all
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

DEATH.-Benjamin A. Gould, father OF The
late Director Of the Dudley Observatory, hes
dangerously Ill at his house in Boston. H.
Gould il merchant, but was formerly teacher
and gained some reputation a. editor Of sef'ei
OF Latin classics for schools
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

SALE-NEw PAPER.-One Of the presses and
portion of the material and fixtures formerly
belonging to the Enquirer and Herald Office Of
this city, has, we are informed, jus, been pur-
chased By Mr.. A. F. Bell, of Ionia, for the pur-
pose Of starting Democratic paper al that
pIacs.-Grand Rapids Eagle
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

PRINTING OFFICE MoBsEp.-The oiice of the
Newport Ky Free South, q paper Of RepubE-
car p.oclivities, was mobbed on the night Of
October 7sth, and the forms scattered in the
street
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

INSURANCE COMPANY DISSOLVED. Albany.
Oct 26.-The Indemnity Insurance Company.
OF our city, has been dissolved BY the Supreme
Court, now in session, aad Receiver appointed.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Several witnesses for the prisoner were exam
ined, ali proving that Brown had treated his prs.
Oners with humanity. and frequently expressed
his regret that bloodshed should have been caused
by him in sef-dcfensc.
The defense closed their testimony about four
o'clock, and the State desired to give the case to
the jury without argument.
Captain Brown insisted that his counsel should
argue the ease after the opening speech for the
State.
The court adjourned till Monday morning,
when the counsel for the prsoaer will proceed.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01

A STRANGE IycIpESr-A highway robbery
front of the Aston House is novelty indeed
The " Y. Tribune Of "Wednesday saws: Lss,
evening Mr.. Swsringen, a returned Californian,
while strolling through the Park, was robbed o!
his money-belt containing $3.50 in gold. Nr. s.
was walking near the fountain, when two men
suddenly stepped in front of him and demanded
his money. Upon his refusal to comply with
their request, one of them pinioned bis arms,
while the other quickly relieved him Of his bels
and contents, after which both ran away into
Broadway and escaped.
Mr.. Swaringen was so confused by the sudden
ness Of the attack as TO be unable TO offer any
resistance, or even TO pursue the robbers. He
made his way to the Second Ward Station house
and gave information of the affair, when steps
were taken to ferret out the perpetrators of the
deed. 1t appears tia. Swaringeu made the &C.
quaintance Of q street-walker early in the even
ing, and it il more likely that the robbers we're
connected with her.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-11-01
FOURTH DAY.

tharlestown, Oct. 30
The Court met a, ten O'Clock this morning
The Judge announced that he had received
note from tie new COUNSEL of the prisoner re-
questing a delay Of few minutes 10 enabl,
him to have brief interview with the prisoner
he would accordingly wait short time. 5000
after Brown was brought in al took his usua
recumbent position.
Samuel Chiffon, of Washington city appeared
as additional counsel for the prisoners, and
was qualified. Henry Grswod of Cleveland
Ohio, was also qualified "a counsel Tor IN,
prisoners.
Mr.. Chiffon made AN explanatory statement
He was unexpectedly called upon yesterday, t.
aid in this defense he came with the expectation
of merely aiding the gentlemen who were cou
Quoting the defense. but upon reaching here h,
found they had withdrawn from the case hs
then determined to do his best. not feeling at it
erty to refuse under the circumstances. How
ever, it would be impossible for him 10 dscEarg,
the full duty OF counsel, not having had time {,
read the indictment or examine the evidence al
ready given. He made no notion bat he would
advise a delay Of few hours, in order that him
self and his brother counsel could make some
preparation.
The court decided that the trial must 90 on
no more delays could be granted
The trial then proceeded
Mr.. Iioyt, for the prisoner. objected to f-ceiv
ing IA evidence the letter of Gerrit Smith, here
tofore published. also the Autobiography Of Brown
written by himself. Both were Withdrawn
Several witnesses were then examined by Mr.
Hoyt and cross guesrioned by the prisoner, whilt
lying on his bed, wrapped in blanket. The ties
tmony was mainly relative to Browns kind treat
mems Of his prisoners.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-10-20

TsVhe rate of Insurance is one dollar on
IL the thousand dollars insured, after
which payment no subsequent tax will
be levied, except to cover actual loss or
damage by fire, that may fall upon mem
bers of the company.
The nett profits arising from interest
or otherwise, will be ascertained yearly,
for which each member in proportion to
his, her, or their deposit, will have a
credit in the company. Each insurer in
or with the said company will be a men,
Der thereof during the term of his OF her
policy. The principle of Mutual Insur-
ance has been thoroughly tested-has
been tried by the unerring test Of expert
ence, and has proved successful and be-
come very popular. 1t affords the great
est security against loss or damage by
fire, on the most advantageous and rea-
sonable terms.
Applications for Insurance to be made
in person, or by letters addressed to
WM. x. HAvILAND, Secretary.
MANAGERS.
j. Depue Labar, Jacob KDecht,
Richard S. Staples, Jacob Stouffer.
Charles Peters, Charles r. Audre,
Silas l.. Drake, Theodore Schoch,
Godleib Auracher, Thomas w. Rhodes,
Joseph Fenner. Sam'l S. Dreher,
Stogdell Stokes.
STOGDELL STOKES President.
GoLIEB AURACHER, Treasurer.
SILAs DRAKE, Surveyor.
! Stroudshurp. Sent. l6: 1858.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-10-20
HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
PHILADELPHIA.

A Benerolem Institution established By Spe |
cial Eud0wmcht, for 1he Relief Of The
Sick aud Distressed. afflicted aoiM
Vriulent d Ep,demick Diseases.
The HOWARD ASSOCIATION, in view
of the awful destruction Of human life caus-
ed by Sexual diseases. and the deception>
practoed upon the unfortunate victims oi
such diseases hv Quacks, several years ago
directed their Consulting Surgeon, as a
CHARITABLE ACT worthy OF their name
TO open a DiSpeHsary for the treatment o.
diseases, in all their forms, and To give Med
ical advice gratis 10 all who apply hy letter
with a description Of their con.iition, (age
occupation, habits OF lite, &C. and IN case
of extreme poverty, to FURNISH MEDl
CINE FREE OF CHARGE. 1t is need
less to add that the Association commands
the highest Medical skill of the age, and
will furnish the most apprO! ed modern treat
Gent.
The Directors OF the Association, in their
Annual Report upon the treatment OF SeXu
al Diseases, express the highest satisfaction
with the success which has attended the la
horS OF their Surgeons in the cure of Sper
mdtouhna, Seminal Weakness, GonOrrh9d
elect. Syphilis, the vice ut Ouauisn or Sell
Abuse, Diseases OF the Kidneys and Biad
der, &c, aud order continuance Of the
same plan for the ensuing year.
The Directors, on review OF the past,
feel assured that their IabosS i'll this sphere
at benevolent effort have been Of great ben
iii to the afflicted, especially 10 the young,
and they have resolved to devote themselves.
with renewed ZEAL TO this very important
and much despised cause.
| An admirable Report on SpermatorrhGa,
or Seminal Weakness, the vice OF Onaism,
| IMasturbation. or Self Abuse, and other dis
eases of the Sexual Organs, by the Consult
Ing Surgeon, Will ne sent by mail lin seal
ed envclope). free Of charge, on receipt OF
i,cO stamps, for postage. Otber Reports and
Tracts on The nature and treatment of Sex
ua diseases, Diet &c ale constantly being
published for gra;uiiors distribution, and
will be sent TO the afflicted. Some Of the
new remedies and Methods Of treatment dis
covered during llIe last year, are OF grea1
value.
Address, for Report or treatment, DR.. j.
SKILLIN HOUGHTON, Acting Surgeon
No. 2 South Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa
By order OF the Directors.
EZRA ID HEARTW ELL, PreSt.
GEO FAlRCHlLD. Secretary.
March 2l. 1859 --ly.