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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

AssAssINArIoNs IN UTAH.-The Utah cores
pOndent OF the st. Louis Democrat, writing from
Camp Floyd on the 10th ultimo, gives an account
of the assassination of Frank McNiel, who had
suit pending against Brigham Young and 9TH
ers, for false imprisonment. The writer SAYS,
that " to every one in the Territory it is evident
Brigham Young" The same writer saws, in IA
postscript "Sergeant Pike was assassinated on
Monday last by Mormon named Spencer, while
attending Judge st. Glars court, in Salt Lake
CITY, -.s .L $780,. - ~--'1".s ~. O'''i'
about this atiair.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27
A Strange Case.

The NJ. Clemens (Maconb Col Standard,
saws that an examination took place day or TWO
since before Justice Stockton, a precedent to
which can hardly be found.
A Mrs Barry living across the river, was pres-
naut and within three or four days OF contne-
meu,. She lived in a house owned by Mrs.
Noser. who also occupied part of the house.
A misunderstanding had existed for a loi z time
between the parties, and on the day We refer TO,
Mrs. Moser seemed to be DESTROYS OF creating
some further disturbance between herself and
Mr.. Barry. Employing a little girl, living at
the house, she sent to Mr.. Barry, while IN the
state described, paper, folded up, which she
said contained some sugar, in payment for some,
which she had borrowed of Mrs. Barry and
wished to return.
The little girl took the paper and handed it TO
Mrs. b., who opening il beheld Il large lire
snake which stirred in her hand. The woman
was Immediately afflicted with chills and con
yuI.ions. which lasted until she was delivered OF
her child. Tie child died Immediately on its
birth, exhibiting peculiar symptoms, which, to-
gether with the singular presentation, at it,
birth, the physicians seemed TO think was caused
by some fright or shock To the mother.
The Justice saw ii, To- hold the perpctratOr OF
the deed to bail to answer At the Circuit Court,
in an action of assault, with attempt to murder
CorTox READY 10 ELAZa.-Thc Pennsglra-
MAN, which is the bOsom-orcan OF the yencra-
bic Buchanan, has dug out the iollowin" para.
graph from the report of the British Anti-Slave-
~ Society, whereat it takes upon itself to fall
into a magnificent rage. The Report says;
"In Abeokouu,' SAYS the report of the Brit
sh Ant-Siavcrv society, African cotton is be-
ginning TO be extensively cultivated. la iS5l-52,
only . bags, weighing 81 pounds, were impor-
ted into this country, while in 1855 the quantity
was l,Sl3 bags, weighing 1900 pounds. II
the increase during the next ten wears /, proper
tomato Africa alone will be able OF herself to
supply this country with a. much cotton "a she
requires, the whole being the produce o. free
labor. IL would indeed 5e deplorable if, in con-
sequence OF the emigration or slave trade pro-
NOTED by France, this result should be checked"
The Albany journal pertinently inquiries, but
what does the PcoHsgiraH'dn propose To do a.
bout it? We cannot prevent the Africans from
raising cotton, nor the English from buvng it, if
they find it cheapest, Shall We reopen the Slave
Trade for the double purpose Of preventing the
production of cotton in Africa, AMI of cheaper.
the PeRBSgicaBioH's remedy
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

The FALL lssTITUTEs-We understand that
the fall series of Teachers Institutes are being
attended with good success The four already
held have been largely attended, and the uniform
opinion ia that they are conducted with eminent
ability and efficiency, and will prove of great
benefit in the increased usefulness of teachers.
and consequent improvement of our schools
The Institute Al Charlotte closes on Thursday
of this week. Another opened at Dowagiac
Yesterday; and the sixth, and last, commences
at Grand Haven on Nonday next.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

MICHIGAN NEWSPAPERS. A Detroit paper
contains list OF the Republican papers in
the State, from which we learn that there are
forty-seven in all, twenty-five of which have
been started since the Republican party came
into power. Besides these, there are thirty pro-
slavery papers published in the State; also one
religious paper, one Agricultural paper. one
Firemen's paper, published in Detroit, three Min
There are three Independent" papers in the
State, and one Monthly Educational Journal,
published At Ann Arbor, and the Medical indie
pendent, published in Detroit:
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

To BE ApJrpGrD.-The suppression of Ed.
opean newsior the benefit of spectators, which
has lately occurred so frequently on the Nova
Scotia line, is under argument in Court, with
some probability Of decision against those en-
gagged in the business
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

NJ. i NJ. r. R.-The interest on the First
Mortgage Bonds of the Milwaukee and Missis-
sippi Road, which was in default. is now being
paid. The traffic of the road is encouraging,
and there Is prospect that it may be lifted out
of endorsements
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

FROST IN TUscoLA.-The Pioneer SAYS. ave
have been visited lately by several slight frosts
but crops are mostly out of the way now. A
large share of the corn is ripe. Buckwheat. po-
tatoes. &c, were greatly damaged by the first
heavy frost"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

OUE ScHooL>-Thc Union School Ex-
hihitiOu of District No. 1, in thi- CITY, which
took place last Friday evening. possessed more
interest than j. usually peculiar to such occasions
The hall was finely cmbcllished with evergreen
and flowers, and they were not only arranged
with taste, but the same good sense Of arrange
meut pcryaied the whole programme Of excrci-
SEES, which consisted Of original destinations and
the reading of the paper, relieved by charades,
tableauN, singing, and music by the Lansing
band, who kindly offered their services for the
occasion. The audience was very large, the
room being completely filed, which consider
inc the forbidding prospects of the evening
was the best evidence Of the deep interest that
the district takes in the school, and the duly
appreciative character of the children's parents
We regret that sickncss-an insurmountable
barricr-preventcd this term Of the school clo-
sing with rigid examination of all the classes
that Ne might the better Judge of the advance
mcnt actually made by the students since it,
commencement. Still having often visited the
school in all IL departments. and by comparing
it with those W. have had heretofore, We have
no hesitaucy in saying, that in every essential
element that constitutes the we'll regulated well
taught, and thoroughly disciplined school, it has
eXcellei any other that We have had since the
organization OF the district II il true that there
has during the last term been some difficulty Of
a quite unpleasant nature in one Of the depart
menis, and though it must have been trying to
the teachers to have had the whole arrange
meut of tie disarranged, vet there il the more
credit due them for their having overcome the
difficulty and sustained rs character and good
re- ulatious.
We are informed that our Principal, Mr. Rus
sell, purposes following no longer the profess
sion of teaching Each hath his proper gift
from God; some after this manner, and some
after that and perhaps il is equally true that
We are all the better judges Of our own oapabi-
tiles and talents but if the unprecedented sue
cess that has met Mr.. Russelrs first years ex-
perience in occupying the responsible position
OF teacher, can testify as TO bis ability to govern
and to teach, We know of 10 other calling for
which he could be more peculiarly fitted, and
We believe that the wants Of our school demdn4
OF the officers Of the district al earnest eyer
ton upon their part to secure his services al.
other year J.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27
c Nli'US

DEATH az \ Prominent MAN.-Thc telegraph
announces the death Of the Hon. Albert II.
Tracy. This event took place at his residence
in Buffalo on Saturday last. npont of intclcc-
tual ability, Lrgencss Of faculties, and breadth
and thoroughncss of culture, Mr.. Tlacy was
among the very first OF American citizens. He
was born in Norwich, Conn, on June Il, 1898.
In ISL he removed To Western New York, then
little more than a wilderness, and studied law.
In 1915 lie WAS admitted to the bar: and in
1919 he was elected TO the House of RcpreSen-
taiiycs from the Western District, which then
comprchended nearly the whole Of the State
from Cayuga Bridge to Lake Erie. In this office
he served for three terms, retiring in 1925. His
Congressional career does not seem in thu records
to have been especially distinguished.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

SEVERE DRouGHr.-The drought in Vermont
- 40 severe that in some of the towns the farm
ers Tin default Of grass have ted out all thei,
hay. and for some time past have cut down tree.
IN the forest for their cows and cattle TO brows,
upOn
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

SENTENCE or LEsLIE.-IIiram =. Leslie, I'll,
swindler Of the music teachers, was tried al
Philadelphia on Tuesday for larceny Of the wear
ing apparel Of one of his victims. The judg,
regretted that he was only amcnablc upon thi,
charge, and sentenced him to three years hard
labor in the penitcntiary-the extreme penalty
of the law
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

ESCAPE AT GRAND HAvES.-The Ners says
that on Monday night last two prisoners, Rose
and Ranstord, confined in the county jail, cut
their way through the floor of the cell, and qui.
city departed for quarters unknown They must
have beer furnished by outsiders with the tools
small anger and large knife--by means Of
which they escaped
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

0UTRAGEoUS - The Jackson Patrist man
bowls bitterly, because they won't admit him into
the Cemetery-dead-head; bu, is highly pleased
with Donetti's monkeys, where he had better sue
CESS in gaining admission
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

How IT WILL EE.-A special Washington dis
patch to the y. Y. Tribune, says that it is well
understood in Anti-Lecomptou circles, that the
Illinois Democratic Congressman will go into the
Democratic House caucus, but that the other
Anti-Lccompton members viii not. IL is conf
IDENTIFY affirmed that they will support Mr. Forney
for the Clcrkship, if he desires the position, and
this point being gained they win support a Re
publican for Speaker
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

Mass. REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. - The Re-
publican Convention for the nomination of State
Officers, was held at Fitchburg Sept. 90. There
was large number OF delegates and mn appa-
rent unity of opinion. Ensign II. Kellogg, OF
p,,,stols p-~-:I--. -.
dents representing all sections of the State.
Gov. Banks was rcnominatcd without opposition.
Mr.. Banks received 627 ont of the liz votes,
on the first ballot, and the vote was made uuan-
imOus All the other incumbcnts were also nom
mated, viz: For Lieut. Governor, Elephalct
Trask; for Secretary of State, Oliver Warren
for Treasurer, Moses Tcnncy for Attorney Gen
cral, Stephen II. Phillips; for Auditor, Charles
White.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

Nor lNrEon.ELr.-If a young lady throw:
herself away, understand she has married ior
love; il she is comfortably settled" under
stand that she married wealthy old man whom
she hates
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

Nh. SHOENASER.-Mr. Shoemaker, Collector
OF Detroit, occupies a couple Of columns in the
Jackson Patriot, in his own defense from the
charges against him, and attributes his own er-
rors and short comings TO the bad precedents
which be found prevailing in the office.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

POISONED WHIsKEY.-A man died very sud
denly in Pennsylvania from the effects of wills.
key. The beverage was analysed, when the
chemist reported that he found in it the poison
Gus constituent of Cocolus Ind;cnS The pro-
portion found was two grains to the pint Of whis.
KEY. This poison is considered fatal to human
life in qualities of from five to ten grains accor-
ding to the circumstances and con litons.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

All departments of the Government are now
moved 10 Quebec, the future seat of the Govern
ment. The Governor General left on Thursday.
Sent 18th
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

The GREAT EASTERN. - The sailing of this
monster vessel having been postponed until Sept
2'th, the Great Western Railway gives notice
that excursion tickets for Portland, will not be
for sale until abon, Sept 9Th.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

Coon AS NEw.-The Hon. j. r. Giddnss had
lis pocket picked of $50 at the Vermont State
Fair, at Burlington, last week. The Burlington
Free Press saws that number of gentlemen
immediately subscribed the amount, and gave it
IN him
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

A DETRoIr STEAM ENGINE-Mr VIM. Bar
clay has just completed steam engine of the
power of fifteen horses. for the Kalamazoo Col
egc Ii is intended 10 be used there in heating
the buildings, and in doing: nuch of the work of
the laundry and kitchen
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

SOLDIERS MANsIoN.-Thc plain old mansion
at Baton Rouge, La, long the residence of Gen
Taylor, was recently torn down. Ii was an Old
house. When The Fort of Baton Rouge was Ia
ken by the Spaniards under Don Bernardo de
Galvez, in 1879, it was the residence of Col
Dixon, the English commander
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

BANKS AND WooL.-tiov. Banks delivered an
address before the Vermont Agricultural Society,
at the State Fair At Burlington last week, in the
presence OF an immense gathering of the people.
In the forenoon, i'll company with General W COL
he examined the cattle aud witnessed the speed
of horses on exhibition. They had military re.
ccption upon their arrival at Burlington.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

PoErIc LEcrUEE.-The Teachers Institute at
Grand Haven, Oct. Sd will be enlivened bv a
poetic lecture from the pen of C. B. Stebbins,
Esq, Dept. Superintendent of Public Instruction.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

CLINTON CIRCUIr-The Circuit Court is in SEES
sion in Clinton, Judge Lowell presiding Eighteen
issues We're disposed OF last week. and quite
docket remains
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

DEArH. - Col. Edward Brooks, formerly a
prominent citizen Of Michigan, and Collector OF
the Port of Detroit, died in Washington la.t
week, aged 10.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

SALT Ar GRANp R,riDS. The Etyie of Fri
day says: We were shown this morning by Mr..
the Grand Rapids Salt Manufacturing Company
from their well, at depth 1870 feet. IL appears
to be strong enough Tor profitable working,
though We are not advised of it, strength A.
slo",., hv .hnr,'".i .".ly -.- NJ - s."",.i"n
that they will reach still stronger brine within IA
day or two. Their success thus far Is fully up
to their expectations.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

THE Old GrARD.-Andreas Pity, one of the
"Od Guard" of Napoleon, died on Sunday las,
in Brooklyn.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

REVEREND AND WIsE.-The Rev Henry A.
Wise, son of Governor Wise, of Virginia, has
accepted call TO the Church of Our Savior. in
West Philadelphia.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27
sale Of Forfeited state Land.
STATE LAND Office,

STATE LAND WfIt,
i-,>sING, Mich, sept. 18th, 1859
nUBIlC NOTICE Is hereby given. that the fni,o~ing
described Primary School, state Building sna 80 amp
lands, situated ia IN. COUNTY or lNGiAM, forfsed
Tor payment at Interest will he offered for SALE NJ
thi- Office, at public suction. "wednesday, the 9th
rcrop"f neat, 40 a cioc1 a uni-s- Prev
ou y redeemed according Ia Law
JAMES W. stNBoRN,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

UNION ScHOoL AT VAssAK.-By the Tuscol,
f'oneer We learn that the citizens Of Vassa,
have taken hold of the formation of a Uniot
school under the law passed last winter, with
vigor.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

He "SrILL LIvEs"-The Webster Statute
IN front of the State House at Boston, was in
augerated with appropriate ceremonies on Sa,ur
dar
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

WHAT WILL Tue AnoiIfIRNIsrS sAYr-Among
the many instances o. fidelity of the slave To his
master now on record, we know of none that
shows more plainly the ncgro's devotion to his
protector than the following:
When the Inflated steamer Barnett exploded
on the ST Johns river, in Florida, Capt. Shaw,
th,. commander and part owner of the boat. was
thrown high in the air, falling on deck, aud from
thence overheard into the river. His negro boy
lSam ran upon deck, seriously scaied, and with
blood str, aiming down his neck from severe cuts
upon the head, to seek aid from hi master; but
ora seeing tia: master laundering in the river
twenty yards a3tern, forgetting, in his devotion,
his own wounds, he sprang into the water, and,
with his own lile-hloOd ebbing from his veins,
succeeded in saving his owner from watery
grave. Captain Shaw has since died but Isam
still lives, manned and scared monument to
hi- generosity. Nav hc meet his master in a
better world. j. NJ. i.
Gordon. ia, .Aus- - IA..J- y D NeTdfd.
The Ah"IitIOnlSts viii say that the noble
character of "isam,' 30 far from furnishing an
argument for Slavery, proves that he richly de-
serves the freedom of which his master deprived
him l. there ally need of saying more :--.iI.-
t-.Sloy'rU .Sfd,,irad
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

\ Coon lpEA.-A photographer in Washing
ton is about issuing q volume of photographs
and autographs of members of the 35th Con.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

County FAIR IN Satisfaction q. d. Con-
ger will deliver the address at Lexington, on the
2Sth.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

AsSAULT.-In New York, on Tuesday after
noon, violent assault was made on Mr. George
F. Thompson, editor of the Ncws, by a man
named Francis McCabe. Mr.. rs nose was bro
ken and he was otherwise injured. McCabe was
arrested and held to bail to answer for the as
S9uIt
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

aIu taus give justice 10 " nom justice Is dGe-
Respectfully yours,
GEO. A. ARMSTRONG,
Attorney fer Uiidt.
l. The said Wildt was charged with being
drunk and disordesly, and if prosecuted under
the statute, the justice had right or authority
10 me or imprison, but should have taken re-
cognizance for good behavior. See Compiled
Lars, page i9$.
>. If prosecuted under the ordinance of this
city, the justice erred in passing Judgment of
imprisonment upon the prisoner, provision
in the ordinance expressly dePrives him of such
authority Sc ordinance.
Section of AN ordinance in relation TO ju-
risdcton OF Justices of the Peace" reads n FOL.
lows, viz: THAT all penal ordinances heretofore
| ordained 10y the common council of the city of
Lansing, be aud the same are hereby amended
bv striking cut Of SAID ordinances rus rMrRIs-
oNNENT CLAUSE, 81 as 10 limit the penalty in such
ordinances TO the imposition Of a me"
3. But the justice had no authority To hear or
try a ease brought for violation of that ordi-
nance, under which he Was charged, a the said
ordinance does not give him such jurisdiction
according TO the provisions of the charter. Sc
| Ciey Charter, page 80, section los.
l. The ordinance is bad for want of publication
according TO law. See Charter, ?. -, sec. 20.
5. But if the ordinance was good, and the
jnstce had any right to fine or imprison at all,
l.,t, IL,
money out of defendants property, if any prop
erty can be found II not, then Ia commit for
the length of time directed Ly tie ordinance.
See Charter, page So, section 2&3.
The only point made before Justice La Rue,
was the 18th, viz: that the Ordinance was bad for
want of publication. The eight day rule OF
publication applies only to money ordinances.
Sec. 80, of the Charter, gives full power 10
Justices 10 Try and sentence in case of common
drunkards and dstuibers of the peace, rrespec-
tive Of the ordinanccs-E Efr
GRIr-Thc spunhy Mrs Jane q. Swis,beln,
spicy letter:
Now, take notice. on the night of the I'D
OF March, 1898, Syivauus Il. Lowry, present
Democratic candidate Tor Lieutenant Governor
of Minnesota, come down into Lower ST. Cloud,
two miles from home, and staiI until o'clock
next morning 10 be present at and assist ia the
destruction of the 81. Cloud Visitor, that he cds
| present and dbl assist in that destruction.
| "When he wants To see the proof in print, lac
should sue me for SANDER. ! would like "A sye-
cidi call and authority TO send for persons and
papers-would ike IT 50 much that ! thought
seriously of prosecuting him for burglary; but
prefer la act on the defensive. Does he want
the proof? JANE G. SWlSSlIELM.
"St. Cloud, Sept. ., 1859"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

IuMF SSE TUNog.-Thc GcrcIdnd WedicaI Go
.citS contains au account of the most enorfnou,
tumor on record. The weight was about twice
that Of the sufferer who bore it, and was est
mated at l19 pounds. For the last four or i q
wears of the patients life she was vigorously con
fined To her bed, being wholly unable to sustain
FOR moment the standing posture. During the
greater part ot the time, however, her appetite
and digestion Were good, and al her functions
were Will performed.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

MALPRACTlCE.-Thc only case tried as vet at
this term of the Circuit Court, of much interest,
i Charles Ross W. Sias Hemingway, which
l. brought for malpractice. Defendant had, a. u
surgeon, taken charge Of plaintiff .or fracture
of the temur, which resulted in the shortening
oi 81 inches Of the injured limb, As shown
upon trial. II WAS claimed by counsel for plain
tifl that more than one inch shortening of the
limb in such cases indicated bad surgical treat
mcnt. Verdict guilty, aud damages assessed at
sI79.-Misirie Standard
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-09-27

SrDDEN DEATH N EATON CoUsrY-Thc Ar-
gus states that Mr.. Curtis Whcclock, who resi-
ied about two miles South of this village on the
Plank Road TO Jackson, went out early on Tues
day morning last, and was found dead from dis
ease of the heart. He was a respectable man,
advanced in life