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JAPANESE WOMEN.

There is one feature in the society Of Japan,
by which the superiority OF the people, 10 all
other oriental nations, is clearly manifest Wo-
man Is recognized as companion, and not
merely treated as slave. Her position is
certainly not as elevated as in those countries
under the influence Of the Christian dispensa-
ton, but the mother, wife, and daughter OF
Japan are neither the chattels and household
drudges of China, nor the purchased objects of
the capricious lust of the harems Of Turkey.
The fact Of the non-existence of polygamy is a
distinctive feature, which pre-eminently char
acterlZes the japanese, as the most moral and
refined Of all eastern nations. The absence Of
this3degrading practice shows itself, not only in
the superior character Of the woman but in the
natural consequences of the greater prevalence
OF the domestic virtues.
The Japanese women always excepting the
disgusting black teeth of those who are married,
are not Unlocking. As their |" ruby " lips par
ted in smiling graciously, they displayed a row
of black teeth, set in horribly corroded gums.
The married women Of Japan enjoy the eyclu-
sive privilege Of dyeing their teeth, which is
done with a mixture Of vile ingredients. inclu-
ding filings of iron and sakee, termed Ola CUR
or Canari. This compound, as might be natu-
rally inferred from its composition, is neither
pleasantly perfumed nor very wholesome. 1t
is so corrosive that in applying it to the teeth,
it is necessary to protect the delicate struc
ture Of the gums and lips, for the mere touch
Of the odious stuff to the flesh burns il at once
into purple gangrenous spot In spite Of the
utmost care, the gums become tainted, and loose
their ruddy color and vitality. We should
think that the practice was hardly conducive to
connubial felicity. and it would be naturally
inferred that all the kissing must be expended
in the ecstacy of courtship. This compensation,
however, is occasionally lost to the prospective
bridegroom, for it is not uncommon for some
Of the young ladies to inaugurate the habit OF
blacking the teeth upon the popping of the
question.
The effects of this disgusting habit are more
apparent from another practice which prevails
with the Japanese, as with our would-be civil
lied danes, that of painting the lips with rouge
The ruddy glow of the mouth brings out in
greater contrast the blackness Of the gums and
teeth. The rouge of the Japanese toilet, called
bling, is made of the carthamuc tnctorius, and
is prepared in cups Of porcelain. When slight
coat is applied, it gives lively red color. but
when it is put on thick. deep violet hue
which is the most priced, is the result.
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From the Philadelphia Inquirer, July llti,.
A STORY WITH A MORAL.

That truth is sometimes stranger than fiction
is not disputed. and it falls TO the lot of a re-
porter to be cOgniZant of many strange and
startling stories. One of these shall be tran
scribed. 1t has local character, and the par
ties referred to are well known in Philadelphia
About five years ago an enterprising firm was
engaged in a lucrative business on Water street.
Its integrity in business was beyond suspicion
or cavil. The promptness with which its obi
cations were met was the subject of general en-
comium, and its paper had, in every case, the
value of bank notes or of specie. The firm was
composed of two members. both Of them
wealthy. With time their riches grew apace.
and with cash their kindness and integrity in
creased. The senior partner resided in O mag
nificent west end mansion, surrounded by all
| the Injuries which money could command and
taste could ask. The junior partner lived with
his family in rural district upon a small farm
| He passed the business hours in his establish
ment on Water street, and in the cool of the
evening rested in his cottage His children
grew up healthy and cOntented, and all the
freside virtues gamboled about his feet.
| In the lapse of time the firm dissolved. 1t:
purposes had been subserved in the success Of
its speculations, and the preservation Of its In
tegrity, and each partner retired TO his house
to enjoy the profits of his labor.
The saddest part of the picture is now u
come, and " Natures sternest painter, yet tn,
best might delineate with pity the disgracs
of the one and the happiness Of the other. Th'
west end millionaire has forfeited the respec
and friendship Of his ancient partner. VI
passed him last evening in a state of bloatet
intOxication, filthy with exposure and absolut'
want. The men with whom he once associ
ated would blush to-day to recognise him. Hi
fortune has been squandered in continued ex
cesses. his family is scattered and penniless-
and the sole aim of his degraded ambition is 4
, find the wherewithal to purchase drink Tn
junior partner has not changed in circumstan
ces. The home ties have proved stronger Wit
him than the attractions Of vice, and be stil
| lives TO demonstrate the advantages Of retire
. virtue and contented competence.
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soon as found this out, went into town and
told friend of Abe's that as great and honest
merit was at last to be awarded in the person
| Of my friend Mr.. Lincoln, by the Republican
party, / thought of the hard and trying strug-
giles Of his early days, and recolectng the rails
we had made together thirty years ago, made
up my mind to present some of them to that
Convention as testimonial Of the beginning of
one of the greatest living men Of the age, be-
lieving they would speak more in his praise
than any orator could, and honor true labor
more than the praise of men or the resolutions
Of Conventions. On our way to get the rails
told this friend of our Abe that if Abe should
be nominated for President would vote for
him everybody knows that he has been, and
rejoice that live to give this testimony to
his goodness and honesty, and hope shall live
TO vote for him for the President Of the United
States next November. Is there anything
wrong in this? Who ought to refuse TO vote
for as good and great man as he iss
l know that in voting for him | vote with
the Republican party, and will be considered
as adopting its principles; as l now under
stand them / see no good reason why j may
not do so; our own party is divided, and we
have no Solomon to tell who shall take the
child. Slavery has divided the Democratic par
ty; nobody can blame the Republicans for
the destruction that came upon US at Charles
Ton {. slavery mas ui>uulttu us--it has united
The Republican party; if there is any good
about the question. they have il all, and we
have the trouble If understand Mr. Douglas
now he occupies a position on this question
Just as dstasteful to the South as Mr. Lincoln
does-with this clear difference: the South
seem to understand Mr.. Lincoln's position bet
ter than his, and to respect it great deal more,
and / am convinced if Mr. Douglas does not re-
fleet the niger he does the mulatto, and one
brings just as much in Mobile az the other and
stands as high in the market.
Many Of my Democratic neighbOrs will say
l have done wrong, but know there are many
who would do as have done, were it not they
do not feel willing to break away party ties
and to encounter Z" the talk OF old friends.
As long as i have "Old Abe" 10 lead me
| know / shall never 20 very far from right
Should he De elected President and find any
trouble in steering his new boat, he has only to
remember how he used to get out of hard pla-
ces by rowing straight ahead and never by ma
king short turns. The tallest oaks in the for
est have fallen by his giant arm he still wields
tremendous maui; out Of the largest timber
he can make the smallest rails; 1 have seen
him try tough cut and fail once; the second
trial he never failed to use it up Though not
very beautiful symbol OF honesty, l think the
rail fitting one, and mean to present Abe with
one Of his own make, should he be elected, in
the city of Washington, on the day of his inaug-
uratiOn, to be kept in the White House during
his administration. JOHN HANKS.
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From the Richmond va Dispatch Of Friday.
MURDER OF LADY BY AER BItOTH.
ER.IN.LAW-FLIGHT OF THE MUIR.
DERER.

In Yesterdays Dispatch we noticed the fact
that Miss Catherine j. Thom had been sho; and
seriously wounded the morning before by her
brother-n-law. VIM. ID. Totty. and that the muir
derer had escaped Miss Thom, it is said. suf.
fered the most excruciating pain Tor several
hours after she was shot, and died Of her iu-
iuries that night between the hours Of ii and
II o'clock. Yesterday morning. Justice King,
of Henrico. held an inquest over the body,
when the following facts were ELECTED =
For some time previous TO the shooting Totty
and William Thorn family, with whom he lived,
had had frequent spats, and on the very day
before the murder Thom had forbid him bis
house and Totty was seen 10 have pistol, with
which be said he intended 10 shoot the Old man,
at the samo time calling him hard names On
the morning of the murder, Miss Thorn was q,
the breakfast table when Totty came in and drew
a chair He asked her il she would 60 away
with him She replied that she would not. H.
then drew two pistols from his pocket and
placed them on the table. and On her again de
! clining to leave home. he told her to tak'
one of the pistols and shoot him, and that b
would shoot her with the other. She told hin
not to be fooli 81, and On seeing him pick al
the pistols and aim one Of them at her, she al
tempted to seize it, at which he fred, the bal
entering her stomach about three inches abov
the navel and passing through her, lodged i
the muscles Of the back near the spinal column
from which place it Was soon after removed b
Dr.. Lewis. lofty then fed, and had not bee
arrested yesterday morning.
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AGGRAVATED AssAULT.-As Mr.. Samuel C..
Smith was entering the Methodist Church, in this
village, on Sunday evening last, with child in
his arms, and accompanied by his wife, young
man named Loring &. Wooster made violent
assault upon him-seizng him by the collar and
striking him several blows upon the neck and
face. 1t is probable that more serious conse'
auences might have resulted but for the timely
interference OF by-standers. As it was, however,
no serious injury was done Mr.. Smith. Consid
ering the time and place, we have not lately
heard Of more aggravated assault. We IN
derstand tha, warrant has been issued for the
srres. Of Wooster-Cor,rnna Journal
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From the n. y. Evening Post.
THE BOBOLINK'S CAMPAIGN SONG
BY GEORGE W. BrNGAY

when the bobolink migrates to the South, ht
stops singing, changes bis plumage, and j.
known as the rice-bird Of Georgia and the Car
olinas, and the reed-bird of Maryland
When am at the sunny South,
dare not sing my mellow strains,
A song Of freedom from my mouth
Would drown amid the din of chains
So think-on-think-on-
Until my visit there is spent
Now Abe LincOln-Li -Lincoln-Lincoln
Is to be our President,
SO, in the clover meadows here,
spread with joy my happy wing
And long before another year
In the fair Southland can sing:
Now Ill drink-On--drink-o k-on-drink-
From the soft flOwer-cups filed with dew
Cousin n-LincOln--Limcoln
Here IS my best respects TO yoa.
May every man who feels and think
The time of triumph is at hand.
Repeat the song Of bobOlinks,
Now ringing through our happy land
II long -LincOln-LinCOln
Fails, notwithstanding nv sweet strains
shall get, Pm 90 think-in -" think in
A coat Of feathers for my pains.
can be chief musician here;
Only a reed or rice-bird there;
hush my notes for half the year,
And change the plumage that wear
In the bright fields blink -on-blink on
Now am not a pluIned poitrOon
Ill vote for honest cousin Lincoln
To take the Presidential throne
They have no bards nor bobolinks
To sing for liberty divine
In the fair land where slavery clinks
Her chains across the border line.
They will clink -on-clink on -clink on
Until the Union breaks in twain
Unless votes for Lincoln-LincOln
Fall like storms of summer rain
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-08-01

"OH! HAVE YoU HEARD THE NEWS rRox
MAINE!"-A correspondent OF the n. Y. Ir-
June writes: Our candidate for Governor, Hon.
Israel Washburn, Jr., then took the stand, and
made one Of his very best speeches The speak
ers were loudly cheered by the vast multituds
who listened with the closest attention TO the
last.
washburn is going through the State like q
fame of fire. Other speakers are on the stump
The Republicans ale alive with enthusiasm
They hold a great convocation next week Al
Paris, the birthplace of Hamlin. Put down
Maine at least 10000 for Washburn in Septem
Der, and by the time the ides of November come'
round, neither Breckenridge nor Douglas will
be anywhere in the Old Dirigo State.
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No "BARBARIsN" IN SLAvERy.-Ths 2obac-
co Plant, a paper publishe at Clarksvil!e, Va,
says that on the Fourth Of July, Charles Hud-
son whipped his negro woman Jane to death
upon his plantation in Mecklenburg County.
He tied her to a tree at O'Clock in the morning,
and fogged her at intervals till II O'Clock. Then
she was united, but before she could 60 forty
Yards from the tree to which she had been
bound, che fell and died. The paper alluded to
saws that "for the honor of humanity" it is to
be hoped that the case will appear less shocking
and barbarous when the facts are fully known,
from which says the n. Y. Tribune. We infer
that a man may murder his slave in rather del
cate and kind manner in Virginia.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-08-01

BROKE JAiL.-H Henry Terwrigar, Bacon L.
Marvin and DeForest Marvin, the young men
confined in Jail at Dewitt, awaiting trial in the
Circuit Court upon charge of completely in the
recent burglary and Postofice robbery at that
place, broke jail at noon on Friday last. by pry-
ing of the bar which secured the door with a
rail belonging 10 a bedstead, and have not since
been heard Of We understand a revolver and
a sum of money were handed in TO them by out
siders before their escape. Deputy Sheriff Olin
has offered a reward Of $3.50 for their appreben-
-,p
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CoRguPTIOS OF THE DENoCRAcY.-it has been
proved upon the Democrats that
They forged 5000 naturalization papera to
elect Buchanan.
They used 100000 or 10000 to carry the
English Kansas bill through Congress.
They have virtually stolen money from the
L. s. Treasury, under pretence of paying fol
public printing to be used in elections.
They have offered bribes to Editors 10 cup
port Buchanan. from moneys paid for public
printing.
They have tried 10 force slavery into Kansas
against the will Of the citizens OF Kansas.
That they have corruptly used large sums ol
money to carry local elections when such elec
tions were important 10 the Administration
and
That they have given Army and Navy con
tracts to favorites, when they had bids from re
sponsible political opponents a. lower rates
Awy,,s Union.
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From The Cincinnati Commercial July Il.
IMPORTANT ARREST OF COUNTER.
FETTERS.

We have to-day 10 announce the most impor-
tant arrest Of cOunterfeiters that has been made
for many years, and the recovery of a very large
quantity Of tools and implements for the manu-
facture of spurious notes.
About the 25th OF May, certain movements
among the = cOney merchants = induced Detec-
tive Reany To set his aid de camp. David Bard
to watch their movements. He began by culti-
vatiag the acquaintance of one Ira Johnson
and ON the 21th under the assumed name of
David Boice. he left the city in company with
johnson. One week atterward he wrote to
Reany (who assumed the name Of Wm. 7. Wat
sony that he was engaged at Parkersburg. Va,
in the manufacture of counterfeit bills that
they were printed at the House of Adam Val
entine, who lived in a secluded spot on the
Little Hooking River, twelve miles from Par
kersburg of which Hiram Sutton was the land
lord. On the 20th of June, Valentine set up
the press in the house. and struck of Is 1000,
mostly in Bank of Kentucky tens. the balance
being in ones of the Winston Bank of Connecti-
cut. One of the gang took $4,000 Of it to
Pittsburgh to sell it to the dealers of that city
Thereupon Boice stole the remaining $4,000, 10
prevent its circulation, and sent il to Reany.
Boice came to Cincinnati, and was followed
by one OF the party who suspected him Of the
| theft but supposed that he was selling it.
Here such measures We're adopted as would
confirm his suspicious. Having employed 8
young man named Moses to assist in the watch
he (MOses) was sent to Parkersburg. and took
board at Sutton's Hotel. His reports being
favorable, on Wednesday last Reany started fol
Parkersburg. and upon his arrival took lodg
ings at the Swan House. Here consultation
was held, and the young man was directed t
pay his bill to Sutton ; he did so. and received
in change one of the counterfeits. Ira Johnston
was observed in the street passing the bills un
der the assumed name Of Vim. White. He wa
arrested, while the rest Of them proceeded {.
! the Farmers aud Drovers' Home, arrested Sut
ton, and found many implements necessary il
the manufacture of the bills. In the celia
!. they found the plates for State Bank Of Obi
twenties Bank OF Kentucky tens-a new 5
plate on the Southern bank Of Kentucky. whic
had never been used. This plate is thought (
: be one of the best ever made Reany. with tw
: others, drove TO the house Of Valentine. VIII
stoutly denied all knowledge of counterfeitins
E and when he found the officers bent upon b
4 arrest he resisted 10 the utmost: his wife. con
ing to the rescue, presented q revolver an
1 threatened to blow out the brains Of Rean,
: When resistance could no longer be made II
e scamp proposed to turn traitor, and be an ev
t dence for the State, which offer was politely d
q clined
: He was conveyed to Coalyille and commi
o ted in default Of $500 bail In the mes
t time, Sutton's examination had been in Or
L gress at Parkersburg. II lasted five days, az
i eventuated in his commitment, in default
9 $500 bail. Here an attempt was made
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mob Reany and his party, On the charge Of
''nigger-stealng.'
Johnston requested to he conveyed to Ohio
without the formality Of rtquisition, which
was done. when be waived al examination. and
was committed. At the Athens County Bank
the press was set and some bills were struck
of, every thing being In first rate working order.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-08-01

MINOR ToPIcs.-The Democratic party avows
its determination Of preserving the Union. Can
they do il in their great jar?
An exchange says that the Democrats: par
ty lie. at the point of death" This is only an
other instance Of the strength Of the ruling pas
sion.
Dr.. Wallace i. lecturing To the people OF Wis
consin on the density of tie air. His labor Is
useless Every one in that State knows BY ex-
perience how bard it is to raise the wind
T-nfs
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-08-01

A ADIAGSosIs.-Hayman, q 6mous artist one
hundred years ago, vas Wit. One Of his asso-
ciates who was always complaining of i'll health
and low spirits, without being able 70 assign any
particular malady - the cause. One evening,
at Hayman's club, it was mentioned that this
malods imagiaairs had been married the day
before. "Is he!-and b hanged 70 him u said
Hayman. snow hen know What aih him"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-08-01

REv, d. CHEEyER.-Rev. DR.. Cheever, who
leaves for Europe in the Ad-iatie, on Saturday,
will be accompanied by his friends down the bay
on the steamer May Queen. DR.. Cbeeyes SAYS
be ia not going 70 be idle while away. He vii
preach in London and elsewhere, repeating many
of the anti.sIavery sermons At the Church OF the
Puritans Pres Cor.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-08-01

SALT woRKs.-The Grand Rapids Salt Manu-
featuring Company are about 10 erect . nrgs
"bush house. for the purpose of making salt
by solar evaporation. They are also MAKING
water tank, 24X25 feet wide and ten feet deep
-Eools
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-08-01

WRLcoak TO HKESAs.-The personal friends
of John C. Heenan, the Benicia Boy, who 10 ex-
pected here by the steamer Vanderbilt on FRI.
dav. intend to give him grand reception, and
have chartered the steamer John l.. lockwood,
which. with band Of music and brass gun.
will convey them to Sandy Hook to await h's
arriral.-E. Y Tribune.
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Miss Thorn stated to DR.. Lewis that Totty
shot her. She said there had been trouble
that he had been trying for three weeks to in
duce her TO 60 away with him, but that she had
steadily refused to do so-that he told her he
would kill her if she did not eo
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OcuLAR PRooF Why does sailor kno~
there is man in the noo2: b-cause ne M
been TO
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PrasosaL AND REAL.-How does . COW oe'
come landed estate BY turning her 'n1o
6eld.
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SwrYr WoRK.-The quickest way to make q
tall man short 10 to borrow all tho money be has
got
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i{lcAL STATE DIRECTORY.
STATE OFFICERS.

1{OMkSDN, Oeputy 90
asSSfi. r CASE, Auditor General
@ ON HSeSSisssY' Rsl1ss STAT. r1sa.sr.r. re
SooSe HUNTER, Deputy do:
- 3 GREG0RY, ssIsratsndent Pub; Instruction.
vveSrs n. sANBORN, Commissioner State Land Ofics
sSnSfia1 sANBORN, Deputy do
~ n. HOWARD. Attorney General.
!ysssSsjcK " CURTENIus, Adj. aud Or. Master Gen.
,ns,ycRs OF THE SUPREME COURT.
crrrcy NARrN, Chief Justice.
Sss1C ?. CHRIsrlANCY, Associate Justice.
iA1Ss y. CAAPBMl,
SxNn0lHH NAMING
rnD0Es OFTHE CIRCUIT COURTS.
:. ma. EDWARD II. C. WILSON.
NATHANIEL BACON.
- % BENJAMIN p. II. WIrHEREiL
-. 4. EDWIN LAWRhNCE.
a. {. BENJAMIN g. GRAyEs
~ ~ .. SANFORD ~ GREEN
- :. JOSIAH TURNER.
- L0UIS 5. LOWELL
- q HAvIU5 J. LITTLEJOHS.
- WILBER y. WOODwORTH
- Hoisn,ls, DANIEL. GOODWIN.
ssssss ~ ! !sss1ssSsi ss1s Boar, ., r,.ca'...
WmER J. BAXTER,)
"A n,. BENZ. l. BAXTER,
n J. EASTMAN JOHNSON,
y LEVI BISHOP,
- /. DONALD MCINTYRE, Reoens Of the
81 e IAKIN BROws, Cnic-rsity.
"a HENRY WHITING,
~ LUKE n. PARSONS,
m /" OLIVER L. SPACLDiNG,
!nGs !,..I.x,x 4; T4Ekss ,1EK.1S Trustees :. z, Aal""
Up nROY, Deaf, Dumb and Hind
R.v. n. far, Principal
Aglun for Deaf, Dumb and Biini-Fint.
JeRKNlAH P. Woodbury.
HENRY MONTAGUE,
LUTHER H. TRAsK,
INA PITCHER, Trustees Insane Asylnm
CHAuH COGGESHALL,
DANIEL l. PRAr,
AsyIum loe the fnsans-kalims roo.
LANES TURNER,
HUBERT b SHANK, Board Of Confrol
SeORGE ". LEE, House nt Correction.
HARMON CHAaBERLiN,
CHAS l. TROwBRIDGE,
GEORGE ". LEE,
CHARID TRIP, Railroad Comn.issioners.
WILDER FOSTER
CHARLES rPSON,
WI l. SIArON, Agent Of the State Prison
J. EUGENE TENSEY, State Librarian.
!sSss as Z s.sx, Inspector, Of tn. STAT, r,''o"
SAMUEL p MEAD, supt. ST. Mary. Falls Ship Canal
CHARLES DlCkEY, Pres't State Agricultural Society.
T. TOMBSTONE, Secretary 10 10
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GEORGE A. ARMSTRONG.
Asasney and Counsellor at Law, Lansing, Michi.
gan. Once on Michigan Avenue, one door
east Of Bailey's Bank.
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HORATIO PRATT,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law and Solicitor il
Cnancery, WILLIAMSON, Ingham Co., Mich.