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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

The deadlock at Washington continues
would to Heaven it were a lock jaw-and the
country more or less patiently looks on, keeping
he ear open for reiterated threats to the integ-
rity and safety Of the Union, unless the plurality
yield TO the minority, and allow faction 10 govern
instead Of principle and precedent
There is an ascer,ained majority in the House
for the plurality rule, whenever the faction OF
Disunionists will allow vote on it. Forty men
hold the whole body in check, and compel North
ern Doughfaces to follow thsjr lead.
Let the case be turned about. Suppose the
nominee Of a pro slavery plurality, held at bay
bv Republican minority, combining with hete-
rogenous elements, and the land would resound
with prolonged howls from the Atlantic to the
Pacific. Yet so Intensely and exclusively patri-
otto is slavery, that its minions can openly serve
faction, threaten disuGiOn, and lay paraiyzing
hand upon the affairs Of the entire nation, with
out being called to an account. Such is patriotic
duty in 1860, progressing downward from l7'6.
What will it be in 1914, adding to 1t eigtyiour
years of downward proclvity:
There is more real danger TO Republican insti-
tutions generally-more jeopardsing OF the princi-
Die Of self-government among nations-and more
peril 10 our own national existence signifed, in
the reckless dereliction Of principle and repre-
sentative responsibility now rampant in Congress,
than in all the threats which Southern DULLES
have belched forth-drunk or sober-fOr the
pas. ten wears, whether in Congress, on the
stump, in the bar-room, or through the press
A want Of confdence--an uneasy dlsirust-ls
growing in the popular mind, which will culmi-
nate ere long into settled, predominant public
opinion, stronger and more irresistible, than all
combined threats Of disunionists, yet tending to
the same point.
The stake Of the Free States in the CONNER
cial, productive and industrial interests Of the
country is FIVE times heavier than that OF the
Slave States, vet are the Free States compelled
to look silently on while these vast interests, de-
pendent solely upon Congress for certain elc-
ments Of existence, are tTiiled with by windy,
empty headed demsgogues, and are deferred
from day to day--irOm week to wsek-aye, IRON
month TO month, TO make way, and 20 give time
for noisy, pseudo patriotic defamation.
Creditors of the Government may GO unpaid,
fleets Of merchantmen may rot, the mails
NAV be neglected, and the general business of
the country may languish, that Tom, Dick and
Harry may have chance to mail TO their fire.
eating constituents in Alabama or Tennessee,
their explosive spoutatons, upon dissolvins the
Union "in certain contingencies" If these mis-
chief-makers are not controlled they will pro-
woke half the sensible Her in the country To
more than half wish that they were in earnest.
country, sef-governed, and mis-governed, is
the sorest of all despotsms.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10
Wise for the Presidency.

The water-power at Ilarper's Ferry has mann
featured Wise into Presidential candidate, and
the stock is marketing southwark, briskly.
The Hon VIM. F. Sanford of Sunny slope
near Auburn, Alabama, i out for Gov. Wise for
President Alabama is all for Wise, except the
politicians According To Sanford there j. :
great excitement in Alabama about Wise, not
merely az Sunny Slope, but everywhere else ia
the State. :" He seems 10 be regarded a clio
sen instrument OF Divine Providence to rescue
the nation from the perils which environ ia
miracle of power, n minister ct mercy; or an
svencng sword OF Justice, aud a monument Cf
great events at hand. All ranks of men stand
It'll 10 hear OF his deeds, and catch the echo oi
has wonderful words, and hasten 10 repeat them,
until the eddying tides OF human Tongues roar
along the highways AMI lift their clamorous GU
logies in the marketplacc-'
Say the Tribune, who says this isn't fine: and
who says it i.u't uIue: Certainly there never was
an body but WISE who could be called a miracle
of power minister of mercy, an avenging
sword, ard a monument Of great events all at
once No wonder that Sanford should become
lyrical and dithrambic over such political Pro-
teus We sympathize in bis admiration Wise
is a great wonder 1.-THE inspired Harmonious
hearts of more than thirty millions Of frccmrn in
more than thirty sovereign States send back the
refrain of its euloav until its echoes roll among
the Impending crags and awful chasIus which
wayay our national career" Now let Us all do
our duty, and perhaps he will lie nominated at
Charleston.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

LITERARY CESsoEsHIr - The Montgomery
Nail proposes that Southern booksellers who
find that, without knowing it, they have bought
books containing Abolition sentiments, should de-
stroy such books and refuse 20 pay for them, on
the ground that the law cannot compel them to
pay for books the circulation of which is against
law. There Is sense in this suggestion; but the
rigid censorship which the Southern afistOcracy
are now ESTABLISHING, must reduce very considc-
rably the number OF standard books which south
ern youth will be allowed 10 read in any Ian
guage. If it goes much further in this way,
a well educated man in the South will become an
impossibility, and the best books will only crcu-
late clandestine.y, AZ negroes run away. Very
God; let the partisans OF bondage and darkness
create reaction against their sale in the Slave
States, as soon as they ike. Their own excuses
can tend to nothing but the advancement of lib
erty.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

SrURGFoS.-The Union English the chief
organ OF the Tractariaus, has the following curl.
ou- paragraph; 1T is stated on good authority
that Mr.. {. Sturgeon made about three weeks
ago formal recanta,on OF the extreme CalyanSt
tenets which he had been hitherto preaching.
He said that he, and others who had taught as
he had DONE had been doubtless crieyous stum-
bling-blocks in the way of many rious and ear
nest persons, and that the only amend which Law
in his power was to state publicly that he had
been in error, and 10 guarantee that he would
never propagate similar false doctrine again. II
is much to be wished that the Puritans who re.
main within the church would emulate the cam
dor and orthodoxy of which even an Anabaptst
has shown himself thus far capable"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

ilauisburgh, Pa, Jan. 4.
GOV. Packers message refers 10 the iiarpert
Ferry difficulty, and -ays that il il gratifying
to Pennsylvania 10 believe that the citizens OF
the commonwealth dill lot in any manner part
cipatc in that unlawful proceeding, and 10 kncv
that when some OF Ire guilty parties were arres
ted virtin its Jurisdiction. they were promptly
surrendered. lie adds, that while entertaining
no doubt that our Republican institutions, which
have been carried forward 10 their present e,
allied position in the cye of the world, will con.
tinue To the latest generations. IL is the part q
wisdom and patriotism to be faithful and rcf
lant-to guard treasure priceless. Let MOI
crate counScls prevail. Let spirit Of harne-
ny, good viii, and iraternal sentiment be csii
waited among the people everywhere, and The
disturbing Clements which temporarily threaieh
the Union will as-urcdly pass away. Hences
central position with :i,UOn - Of freemen, ens
hled him To say with emphasis, TO the plotters Of
treason on either hand, that neither shall be per
mitted TO succeed that il shall not be in the pos
~ Of either 10 disturb the perpctuity Of Union
eementci and sacrificed by the blood OF our pal
roric fathers at every sacrifice. The constia
tional rights of the people and the States sha
be maintained, equal justice done 10 al. az
these States united for ever.
The Governor congratulates the Legs!atur
that the State debt i. decreasing at the rate
a million dollars yearly, resulting mainly froe
the sale Of the canals.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

The NAIL Contractors. The Telegraph;c
correspondent Of the New York Tribune OF
Wednesday says: A memorial from the mail con-
tractors was introduced in speech by Mr.. An
derson of Missouri, which should have been ad.
dressed to the Democratic side, that minority
has factiously prevented an election Of Speaker.
These DELAYS are intended to gain time for Mr..
Stallworth's presence. Mr.. Brown Of Ky, is
prepared to vote whenever necessary. If the
proposed arrangement with the Anti.Lecompton
men can be elected, their plan is To coerce the
Southern Opposition into a choice between Mr..
Sherman and Democrat, with the hope of elect
ing the latter. This programme has been enter.
tanned for fortnight, bat postponed because
the proper candidate could not be found. The
same difficulty still exists, for several Of the
Southern Opposition say they never viii vote
for q Democrat
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

BRowSLOws ADyIcE.-The Rev Mr. Brown
low, of the Knoxville (renn.) Wig thus relieves
himself upon the organization of the House:
ave of course will not advise Southern Op-
position members what to do helievn" them
competent 10 preserve their own Seii-res2cct.
and To discharge sworn duty Ia their country
and their constituents. But were We a member
OF the Southern Opposition in Congress before.
We would occupy the paltrv and contemplate
attitude of creeping after party that had
spurned u by its deliberate acts, We would see
the Capital of the nation, and all the territory
north and south of il. sunk To eternal pcrdiiion
Nay, we would see all the political organizations
in America aS far in HI as pigeon could fv in
thousand years, or forge hammer would fall
i'll twice that length of time Sooner than thus
degrade ourself, under pretence of battling for
the hCries and rights of our children, We would
them all starve TO death, and then seat our
selves upon their collins cith Southern gentle
man and play push pm for drink Of layer
bier"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10
Lansing, January 9, l.6o.
SPECTATOR.

A LocoFoCo OPINION OF Mr.. SEwARD.-A
correspondent Of the Washington States who
was in Europe at the same time with Mr.. Sew
ard, writes to that paper as follows:
And HOW let me -ay word in behalf of this
most notorious and much sbused man H. Wash
ingt0n where BE has resided almost hall the time
for the Last fifteen or iacnty wears he il known
a a very quiet amabi,, hospitabie gentleman
and not al all Ike ;he horrible portrait given Of
him the other day in the HOu.e. in which he
was represented as ghO-tly demon with hell
ire floating IN hs ewes Politically, have a..
WAYS opposed him. but, socially and person .Ey
have a,ways liked him. He is man of great
natural ability, and OF extraordinary industry
Poitic' has been the study of hi, life and states
manship the great object Of hi- ambition
Daring absence of eight
months, Mr. Seward has visited England all the
leading capitals Of the continent and penetrated
Ito Egypt. No American citizen ever visited
Europe unoficialiy, who has received greater
attentions than GOV. Seward. Kings ard queens
and emperors, believing hin TO be the inevitable
successor 10 the President. chair invited him
20 their tables, and be-Io~ed on him all the con.
s!derailou due 70 The heir pre-umpiive' These
facts happen 10 know. as had the pleasure OF
meeting Gov. Seward in Europe, and generally
found him engaged ten deep 10 dine with the
mobiles and ruler. Of the land No e1.Pre.i.
dent abroad ever received half a. much a,ten.
ton as he. IL is the rising not the setting SUI.
that claims the homage OF the vorlds"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

KANSAS IN TIE SENATE. - The Democratic
managers are contriving plans for defeating the
admission Of Kansas in the Senate The preten-
dei objections are urged against the honorable
fulhlment Of the terms OF Mr.. English's bill,
when the fact is well known that no apprcpria-
ton was made for the census which it ordered.
The population and boundary of Kansas are both
questioned, bat only for effect, the real design
being TO exclude the vote of Kansas in the Pres
identiai election.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

INFLUENCE or BAD BooKs.-The Milwaukee
Wisconsin of last week states that a man named
Henry Thornton stole valuable horse from
Captain Broome, at St. Paul. lie was immedi-
ately pursued and caught by Capt Broome, last
Thursday, few miles from Red Wing lie was
tied on the horse AMI taken back to St Paul,
aud bound over 10 the District Court in the sum
OF 81, 100. The young man offered in exteuua
ton OF his crime, that his imagination had been
excited by reading the exploits of Dic, Turpin
and other ferocious literature between yellow
covers, and seeing no other path to renewn open,
he took to the road
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

UrAm.-Washington advices say that the dele
gate from Utah WILL after the organization Of the
House, present the application of that Territory
for admission into the Union They adopted a
constitution several years ago. He represents
that Utah has population of 100, 900, and that
if the Mormons were allowed to elect their Off
GERS they would be almost as well satisfied with
a Territorial as State organization, and proba
bly, be willing to pay the expenses of their gov
erument beside
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

DARING ATTENPr TO MURDER Az ExPF IS
AGENT.-omc of the boldc-t outrages ever at
tempted in this vicinity was perpetrated last eve
ning upon Mr. j. T.. Fuller, agent Of the amcri-
can Express Company. Mr.. Fuller was on bis
way home about 80 IL O'Clock, and while at tn.
corner of Montgomery aud Firsi-streets he was
attacked by three men. One Of them struck
him from behind with a cane knocking him
down, ana another nj Oace conuncucrd striking
At him with Ratchet. The first blow of the
hatche; was on the forehead, making a severe
wound. Mr.. Fuller tried TO protect his head
with bis arm, and in 80 doing received cut on
hi. arm and another on the hand u. aflv sever
ing finger. One blow on the breast cut through
hi- coat, aud indeed, his coat is cut through ia
several places. While this pa- going ON the
hrst rutilan had drawn sword from lis cane
and was endeavoring to get thrii-t at him
Mr. Fuller shouted murder. aud. rs the streets
were filed but few minutes before 9th people
returning from the Baptist SUNDAY School ami
versary, il i supposed the ruflians became slar-
med and He'd before accomplishing their purpose
Plumber was undoubtedly their object.
Mr.. Fuller was 50 besilieTed with the sudden
ness of the attack and trl m loss of blood that he
was unable to form any idea of the appearance
OF the men. The sharpness of the night AIR soon
revived him, and TIC was able Ia find Li- wav
home. He j. Gble 70 come ont tbs moruirg
though showing abundant marks Of the da-pcr-
ate attempt upon hi- life. -PoUqbfseys;e N,,,s
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

\ fEELER.-The Washington Star says that
every Republican member Of Congress has re.
ceived circular, dated Trenton, y. j., Dec Q,
and signed by committee of twelve gentlemen.
appointed by the friends of William l.. DAYTON.
urging that gentlsmans claims for the Repub!i-
can nomination for the Presidency. The signers
OF the circular are; James I. Sherman, s c.
Hafbcrt, 7. II. Dudley, VIM. A. Newell. B..
Gummere, E. Y. Rogers, \. T. Berthudc, A. b.
Woodruff, Il. d. Edsall, Elstan Marsh. and f. T.
Freljnghuvsen.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

SAD.-Nrs. Hallway, of Chicago, arrested Ter
producing the death Of Aana Thomas, but toe
short year. ago was the hOuored aud respects
Uiie OF wealthy Indiana physician. In isa
n oueEt she listened TO and eloped with de'
in human form, takiu. with her two childre
She was soon deserted, aud IN her desperate
entered upon her present life Of shame. Abn
Thomas, little more than a year ago, vo :
happy school eif, and lived with her parents
koxiord, III. She formed the acquaintance os
Young villain, WHO elected her ruin. She we,
to hicago her father folowing her there, az
teafiuIiy bc-ou-ht her 10 return with bin. Be
she told him she had gone too far, and utter
refused to accompany him. lie renowned be-
and cast her off forever
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

GEERIr SWIrH.-Gcrrit Smith has so nearly
been restored TO complete health that he. on
wednesday of last week. returned to his home
Al PsterbOro. Il Is rumored that he will 20 TO
Europe as soon as his health will permit him to
travel
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

A DOMESTIC "SITUATIcS"-The y. Y. Tri-
bune SAYS that Esquire Merchant, in Cincinnati,
last week, was ca led on TO unite in wedock, al
the Burnett House, couple who had fled from
Fayette County, Ky. Al the Spencer House
another cOupe-the male somewhat advanced
and the bride but eightcen-were also anxious
to unite themselves for life. The proper au hor-
ity was summoned, and thcv were accommoda-
ted. The stranssst part of the affair is this
the bridegroom at the Burnett House and the
bridegroom at the Spencer were son and father.
Both had eloped from the same vicinity, with
the same intent; neither knew the purpose Of
the other, and both came on the same train.
When the young man learned the facts, the Bur-
nett House repaired to the Spencer, and it is
said most glorious time ensued.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

4 Busy Mas The busiest man IL the c1if
OF New York, ~ TIE pr sent moment, NJ
BGrdick toe publisher 81 Helpers "lmpendrt
Crisis 4 man cannot walk Nassau street siif
out the " Crisis" staring him in the face. Nes
York Exchange SAYS -" We encountered Ny
Burdick 30 biz shit sleeves, ON the steps OF 10
third flight 81 stairs, giving orders TO sHa.
army q men wio were working the ropes .
the hatchway. IL held IN biz hand telegrsiF
&c ordcr, just received. for nine hundred copies,
He Informed us shat the sale bad just turns
sixty thousand copies, ard was irueasns
at The rate # from thousand TO ~
teen hgadreI DIV Eight presses are kefi
running to supply the demaud. Paper ha- Ju''
boon received fDr fffE fLnnsand volume
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

A WELCOME When Gov. Seward entered
his gateway, and was standing within it. all the
ciergymen OF the various denominations in Au-
burn, waiting to welcome him home, he lost the
power Of speech. He entered his home in 81
Isnce. Among the very many pleasing incidents
n his reception, was an evening visit Of congrat.
ulation from thirty little girls
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

The trial Of Aaron Dwight Stevens, has excl
ted much inquiry. President Buchanan, some
DAYS ago, addressed an enquiry to the authorities,
if Steven. was to be tried by them, which led TO
the following note from the District Attorney OF
Jefferson county, Va, TO George Sennott, Esq,
Of Boston, counsel for Stevens
Charle-town, Dec -, 1889.
GEORGE SEsSorT, EsQ-Dear Sr: / have
yours Of the Goth inst.
The authorities OF Virginia have definitely set
tied that Stevens is 10 be tried here, and as pm
viousy requested by Mr.. Buchanan, have so IN
formed him.
When the trial will come of, am unable to
say at present, but presume it will be some time
during the Winter-probably during the next
month-but this is by no means certain.
When il IS asceTtainei, | WILL with pleasure,
cause you to be notified.
Very respectfully, your obei;ent servant,
ANDREW HUNTER.
The regular term Of the Jefferson County
Court is held in Nav, but the Legislature has au-
thorized a special session for this purpose. This
change in relation to Stevenss trial has probably
been made in consequence of the appointment of
Senator Mason's Congressional Investigation
Committee, who, il has been intimated, viii sum-
NOR DR.. Howe, Wendell Philips and other
Northern Ab0lltionists before them as witnesses.
Stevens was the right hand man Of Oh Brown,
and filed an important post in his command.
He acted as Iii. military Instructor in place Of
Col Forbes, and taught him the use Of Sharp's
rifle His age is but -, and he is native OF
Norwich, CT. He is large, muscular man, and
capable of enduring much hard usage, rs was
made apparent a, Harper's Ferry, where he re-
ceived no less than five bullet wounds. He has
received much more attention during his coutine-
ment in Charlestown Jail than did any of the
other prisoners.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

SPORTING Wakes Spirit SAYS that Mr. Ten
Brooch stood to win $500, 600 upon his Ame,i-
can horse Cmp for the next Derby, at an ou;.
lay OF 5000. He was shrewd enough to get
all his bets "on" early, when his unknown colt
stood discredited at the rate of one hundred to
one
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

CARD IRON HE. PoNRoT. This gehue'"aD
bss put forth - statement Of facts and :
a feelings, a1dre,se1 20 the "ChrIstan papN'
IN which he says that he has never autbo'he-
any 81 the published statements when D
bee made concerning hi, offence. bni a'a
Ting the payment Of money, " fOoli.hy or on.
wise, ia three instances. TO 'be relieved Ev.
Circumstances and dangers into which Dc .
been dawn He docs not attempt TO e1o0.
ate himself from blame, but denies the ecIh
sion of any actual crime. lie thinks me
issued by :he society's committee very hsrd
him, and appeals 70 hi- Christian brethrs'
their charity and forgiveness
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

The ENTIRE ASIgAL.-The American Eagle
down in Old Kentucky, zoe. the whole hog. Mr..
J. W. Finnell, Postmaster at Broad~el, Harrison
county, Ky, shot an eagle on the let inst, on
the wing, while il was carrying of pig weigh
ing twenty pounds. 1t measured seven feet
from tip TO tip, and weighed sixteen pounds.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

A SIMPLE RgNzDY.-ln Australia, when a
Bank suspends, the usual practice is to take the
President to the nearest tree and serve him il
the same manner. The remedy is simple, and Is
believed by some 10 De efhcacious, but We would
hardly recommend its introduction here
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

LIQUoR IL THE CAPIToL.-Thc Washington
correspondent of the Philadelphia North in,cr-
icdn writes:
The gro.gery in the House Post Office is
still in fu.l operation, and whiskey runs free to
all who have votes in elccting the officers Of the
House. How many are 10 be purchased with
drinks we shall bc better able 10 Judge after
the election 4 GROCERY aud restaurant had ex-
i-tcd an "a basement room of the Capitol for some
wears previous to the commencement of the
NINTH Congress; but no sooner was Nr. Win
throp elected Speaker of that Congress than he
gave an order 10 the Sergeant Arms to clear
the groggery out forthwith, andss il was prompt
" executed. Now free GROCERY il establish
ed on the same floor, and within few steps OF
the Hall"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

LEBERAL.-The Rev. Dr.. Bethune, or Christ.
mas Day, was made the recipient of a p-incelv
doaation from his friends in Brooklyn. Beside
letter breathing the warmest regard and afec-
ton for their late pastor, a gift was made in
money reaching nearly or quite to the sum of
81 SnD
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

lScEkDIARr.-An agent soliciting subrcrp.
tons TO Fleetvood's Life Of Christ" WAS re-.
Gently tarred and feathered in Alabama, and a
gentleman who had lived eleven years in the
State, and married there, was compelled to leave,
because he would not play the flute in the pro.
cession