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East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-23

Speaking Of the defaulting Black
Republican State Treasurer of Maine,
who has recently robbed the exchequer
of some $4,000, the Portland Argus
remarks:
"Mr. Peck, or Elder Peck, as he has
usually been called, has been man Of
high pgetcnsions in mortality, and while
editor of the Temperance Journal was as
denunciatory of all opposed to him, as
any person that has ever held the posi-
ton of editor in the State. The acts of
others which did not entirely coincide
with his views and interests, were assail-
ed with severity; opinions differing from
his own, particularly on the Maine law
question, were denounced with bitter
ness Of vituperation seldom if ever equal
ed; the motives of men not his own party
were impugned with almost frantic feroci-
ty. Men venerable for their years, and
honored for lifelong devotion to prin
ciplcs which every good citizen must
hold dear, and which they had illustrated
in their daily walk in the highest stations
of Church and State, did not escape the
venom of his merciless attacks. But
the battle went on. From the pulpit to
the editorial chair, and from the latter to
the State Treasury, this self constituted
public censor Of the morals and religion
of the community, made his way, supper
ted at every step, and put forward by
those whose views and professions agreed
with his own, until the catastrophe has
now come. The tree has borne its fruit
Comment is uncalled forl The lesson is
so plain he who runs may read. Bold
dishonor and ruin are emblazoned in let
tiers large enough for all to see. The
State defraudcdl 1t is a melancholy pic
turc and sad one"
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-23
WHOLESALE LIQUOR STORE.

Neic Building, one Boek East Of Farmers Err
change GeHesee Street. Corner Of Franklin
EAST SAGINAW, MICHIGAN,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-23
GIVE AND LET LIVE. "

Is tho principle upon which they determined to
do business and they will confne themselves exclu-
sivoy TO the Boot, Shoe and Leather trade. To their
stock Of goods for Ladies they would call par
ticuar attention. They have constantly in their
ploy the best of workmen, keep the best of French
Calf and Patent Leather, and can and do make us
good u Boot us can be bought in the State
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-23
CHARLES J. MARTIN. President
A. Il. WILLAMETTE, Wee President,
J. MILTON SMITH, Secretary
JOHN McGEE. Assistant SccrcLnr.n
The Home Insurance Co. New York

Has Cash Capital all paid up and well invested Of
100000 and Surplus and Reinsurance Fund
Of 100000. They always reserve n sufficient
sum in addition to the Capital TO re-insurc all out
standing risks before any dividends are made to
Stockholders Their stock ranges higher in New
York than that Of any other Company
Their Policies are Of new FORMS very much smpli-
fed, giving the assured the indemnity he pays for
and is really entitled too For libcraiy in adjusting
and promptitude in paying losses, they are not ex
ceeded by any Company in existence; whilst their
perfect system of arrangements for transacting
business both at home and abroad, is without
parallel
In this Company offer you Insurance on your
property against loss or damage by Fire or on the
perils Of Inland Navigation and Transportation on
Lakes, Rivers, Canals, and Rail Roads East or W est
from and to any part Of the United States Canada
at current rates, and usual tcrms-al rebates be-
ing in cash. CHARLES j. MOTT,
aren't far Saginaw County
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-23
Candies! Candies!! Candies II!

A FRESH assortment of Candies Of every do
"A scripion and variety, has just been received at
the city Fruit and Confectionery Store, Tor the
HOLIDAYS. You can't mention anything in the can
DIV line. but what have on hand. ID. r. FOX.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-23
BOOTS, SP0ES & LEATHER!
fine Valley Store!
A. EATON g. co.

A RE NOW OFFERING A LARGE AND
"A Choice Stock of Boots and Shoes Of every de-
scription and variety Except PdsteboGrd and Shar-
tngs,) which for CASH,
Farmers Produce, Shingles or Lumber,
They pledge themselves to sell on BETTER TERMS
than such goods have ever been offered In this
market.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-23
LADIES' Cutters AND LACE BOOTS

Unsurpassed for durability and beauty, made to
der Their Mandatory is in constant operation,
and all orders executed on the shortest notice Lum-
bermen will do well to call and examine their stock
of BOOTS before purchasing elsewhere, they
pledge themselves TO sell BETTER ARTICLE at
n LOWER PRICE than has ever been sold in this
county. Call and sec. A. EATON g. co.
East Saginaw October 20, 1859
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-23

And other varieties Mt proportionate rates. Forest
trees sct ON short notice and warranted Tor two year.
All those wanting anything in the above line will
please send in their orders by tho 10th Of Feb 1860
East Saginaw, Dec. Is, 1859. @ ID. pATTEE
lack SCREWS FOR RAISING BUILDINGS,
j for sale or 10 let by hednyj by IIBSS& BRO
WALL PAPER goncral assortment at the
w Post Office. N. BRIDGEMAN
DAINTS AND OILS, SYRUP AND MO LASsEs,
Il Sugar and Tcas, at j. 3. WEBDER
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-02-23
M Il Il OP o h l 7 A n
Fire Insurance Company.
ctSH CAPTTAL AND SURPLUS ;sso,Ooo
OFFICE, No. 10S BROADWAY,
Corner Of Pine Street, Nelr York

DIRE q IT RS
James Iormor Graham, James o. sheldon,
Joseph b. Numum, John G. Henderson,
Leonard Appchy, Daniel Parish,
Frederick III Wolcott, Gustayns A. Conoyor,
William X Strong, Martin Bates, Jr,
Moses Taylor, Charles J.. Nosc,
Warren Delauo, Jr, Watson T. Case,
Henry Y. Butlcr, Lorain Freeman,
Bawes r. Mcllyaine Edward Macombor,
Gilbert l.. Bcoclman, Jas Loriuer Graham, Jr
Joseph Il Varnum Jr, Samuel ID Bradford, Jr.
Dudley b. Fuller, Charles L. Appleby.
JAMES LoRMER GRAHAM, Pres't
EDWARD A. SHREWSBURY Scc'y.
RoBEHT G. RATHBoNE, Asst Soc'y.
JoHN w. STRONG, State Agt. Detroit
CIIAs. b. MOTT, Agent East Saginaw
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-12

1NsURREcuOSARY PLoT IN GEoRGIA.-The Columbus
(Ga) Sun, of recent date, has intelligence thatan in
surrectonarF plot has been discovered among the ne
groes in the vicinity of Dalton and Marietta and that
great excitement occasoned by it and still prevails
Itadds the following particulars
The train from Dalton, on the western and At
lantc road brought the intelligence that Sunday night
was the time appointed TO burn the town of Dalton,
and destroy many lives possible 1t was fortu-
naely dscoveredn time, and thirtv-sx negroes were
arrested and confined in Jail. They confessed that af
ter destroying the town of Dalton they were TO go out
into the little villages and vicinity and accomplish all
they could in the work of destruction They intended
on the succeeding day, Monday to go in body the
railroad, and after taking possession OF the train to
proceed down the road, stopping as long they
fit at each station, intending to reach Marietta in the
night, where it was intended to pursue the work of kill
ing and burning and thence far on the road as they
were successful.
From Dalton to a few miles above Marietta the peo-
pie were under arms and adopted measures TO protect
the women and children. As soon as the train from
Chattanooga reached Marietta Saturday morning,
meeting of the citizens called and strong guard
appointed who were relieved by another on Sunday
The military companies turned out and every precau
ton was taken
were concerned in it, though those arrested in Dalton
say they expected to gain and arms along the road
as far as they went They had quantities of arms in
their possession, and white instigated the plot
though have yet been arrested through want of
sufficient proof
Since the above the Rome, (Ga) Courrierhas come
to hand 1t expresses doubts in regard to much that
is said of the affair and counses discretion and crcum
spection to the people 1t says stheir minds are in
high state of excitement aud they may be led to steps
which might cause much undeserved punishment and
suffering
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Shreveport Price-Cnrr,o,,.,.1-

This report embraces actual sales mcJe ~.
Middling, 8@84c S''''radyl
SUGAR-N, 0. brown, 8@l23c. p b.
MoLAssEs-5O@J5 cts p gall.
FLoCR-Supertne, Sl2 oO@-; st. Lopi.
00@l5 Co Dbl. 'N' extra, SD
PoRk-Mess, $24 oO@- p bbl
BAcoS-Sides, clear, log l6c; ribbed, I24a,,
ders 9@l23e; sugarcured hams l89@20 :ggSS' 'a'oI
LARD-lT@l q b. b.
CoEFEE-Rio, l5@l6c n tb.
SALT-S2 50@3 90 = sack.
WHIsKET-80@45c. II gall
0IL-Lard, 81 35@1 so e gall
CAsDLEs--Star, 23@28c. II ID.
BAGGINd--Ky. l8@-c; India, lS4a-.
RoPE-l0@1Ife. p b.
NALs--$4 50@5 20 u keg. IRoS-43as, -.
Snor-$2 25@24 u bag. LEAD-BAR1 S ss,, 9 b.
LGAE-Thom. IS Oo@8 90 = Dbl. CwygsuN D
LowELLs--l24@15 q yard. LrSsEYs--9o.o..sNse o.
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is rising with four feet nine inches q Ion,
by the mark "s'eF in tie ~ ~:
ST. Louis, Sept 8.-The river =, d.
risen six inches in twenty-four bo,rs ~ 'iia pon, /
UyALDE, Texas, August %. I8so " ~'
here, Yesterday, to rather novel ,per..l We're treated
would have set the sensstonloyng peor a.,
agsRe if for r sfn=o on Dda 9aae to ps a
from the Rio Grande, near Presidio al AIN Return G
they had been sent, some ninety daFs ,o'te white,
government stores. "so' Laden viii
Our Uncle Samuel" is emnently succ...s,
f Of his IS experiments 4nd IN none Of them =
the broad and often arid plains of the lppea ors'
the backs of those swiftlimbed, swifoo4sa Upon
ing beasts of burden. They carry win, and endQ,
eight hundred pounds travelling thirty Or SI Il, sig Or
9 %llf, per on doy 5srid5 on Of elF trip from
waterthey did not depreciae in either q aa Thoe,
nor evince any indications of thirst uta Or 7igo,
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c1TATE OF LOUISIANA Of IT, et to re se
= trict Court BY virtue of writ OF sAay for the ~
BY the Honorable the District Court N r"ncesd 70 seq
ish of Caddo, State aforesaid ! VIA Il pr ,oao.
public auction to the highest BIDDER 4. D. ioos
at the market house in the city Of fHPsongas "
succession Of A. b. Burrus deceased ,Gs sbou year.
negro woman named Mary Ann, ,sbef aud lfopi .
' EsSr sSnRf s5s7aa f2 6s foRs
ed value; fit does not bring its apPf5sT twelve noa
be readvertised and sold on ereals ~ With .,
purchasers on credit to give their no o tcrerp ~
personal security. bearing sight per 'HTSSIChbH,
date till paid. .,o Ara"
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SPAIN AND MExICo.-The Havana papers, announcing
the arrival in that city of Maj Azcaaga of the captain
generals staff who recently passed through this city,
bearer OF dispatches from the Spanish legation in
Mexico give about the account of the trouble
Vera Cruz that we have already published
The difficulty grew out Of the capture of the Spanish
brig Maria Conception which constituted part of the
expedition the Mexican coast the last winter
The captain and had fair and speedy trial i'll the
courts at Vera Cruz at the earnest request of the Spanish
frgate Berenguea, where they at last accounts
The civil suit in reclamation of the vessel herself and
damages for her seizure and detention has not however
been decided at last accounts and seems to have been
general opinion that there disposition the
part Of the constitutional government to bring it to
speedy deerminaton. 1t was, in consequence of the
Spanish commander, passed on the 9Th the peremptory
note the president demanding the restitution within
the space of three days. The Havana Diario de la
Marina says Of the whole affair
The government of her majesty has not recognised,
it recognise in that at Vera Cruz the right to
seize the vessel in question Nevertheless it has desired
to give in this case in many Others unequivoca
evidences the Mexican people of the consideration
due them account of the bonds which once bound
them and still bind them to Spain. These considerations
however cannot be allowed to stand in the way of our
demanding that immediate satisfaction due the rights
honor and interests of Spain and hence the recemaons
to which allude and which have inspired the people
of Vera Cruz with the fear of attack from squadron
Things have notarryed at this pass yet nevertheless
are OF the conviction that this will be the distant
termination of the question: if the government of Vera
Cruz does not speedily show itself udeious respect
the vessel in dispute and the satisfaction due for the
act of seizure, it in delivering up once the
captain and her crew, and quashng the indictments.
From this it would appear that the decision of the
court of Vera Cruz adverse will not be satisfactory to
the Spanish government and that it has already deter
mined press the restitution of the vessel and recama-
tons for the seizure by force of arms, if necessary
There is reason however, to believe that there will
be resort to this astargument till the home government
is further heard from. Pic
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-12

The constitutional Union meeting at the Gaety thea
tire last Monday, at II o'clock NJ was very large and
enthusiastic R. H. MARI Esq, Of New Orleans, open
ed the meeting in an address Of about hour, and
was replied to by Leon Marks Esq, in able effort
on the part of the Brecknrdge democracy after which
the meeting took recess until o'clock In the even
Ing Mr. Mari spoke in reply to Mr. Marks, and we are
informed perfectly annhilated his assertions At the
conclusion of Mr. Marrs speech, Hon. B. L. Hodge
loudly called for He came forw ard and addressed the
meeting in brief, but stirring manner. After which
the meeting adjourned until next Saturday morning
10 o'clock Several speakers viii be in attendance
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-12

Last week our townsman, Hon. B. L. Hodge, made
very able speech at Bellevue Bossier parish, in be-
half Of the constitutional Union candidates for the pres
idency and vcepresdency, last week 1t being court
week. there was large crowd. The Douglasites also
held meeting at the place during the past week
As the unprecedented hot summer is waning away the
spirit begins to move" and the Union men will con-
tend manfuy for every inch of this heretofore mpreg
nable territory. The citizens On Red River and the
neighborhOod of Fillmore, are all right They must
be up, and to the aid of their friends at Bellevue.
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Keen it Before the People.

That Stephen A. Douglas lodged the vote on the com
promise measures of $50
That Stephen A. Douglas voted for the Wilmot
proviso.
Cincinnati nomination in 1856 and being defeated by
Buchanan bolted after the election and made war on
his party friends in the senate of the United States and
on his successful competitor the democratic president.
That Stephen A Douglas, when Kansas asked to be
admitted into the Union as a slave State stood up in
the senate with Hale Seward Sumner Wilson, and all
the other abolition senator's and said keep her out;
don't admit Kansas as a slave State"
That while James Buchanan the democratic president
urged to have Kansas admitted slave State and there
by settle hetroube about slavery in that territory Ste
phen A. Douglas made this the pretext for opposition
a democratic administration and threw himself with
the aboltionst against the democratic party during all
af president Buchanans administration.
That Stephen A. Douglas thought squatter soyer-
eighty certain means to exclude slavery than the
Wimot proviso; that be sought to engFaft it the
Cincinnati platform by strained construction, and was
not willing to give tup when the supreme court decided
against him. that he said 1T matters not how the supreme
court decides the abstract question"
That when Lincoln, the black republican competitor
of Stephen A. Douglas pressed him at Freepor and he
freeso and senatorial honors on one side and true
democracy and defeat the other he bent the supple
hinges of his knees to reeso and turned his back
true democracy, and said:
Thepeople ofaterrtory can, by lawful means exclude
slavery from their limits prior to the formation of State
constitution"
That the effect and purpose of Stephen A. Douglas
squatersoveregnty is to give the territories to the
northern States and take from the southern people an
equal participation in the emigration to and settlement
thereof
That stephen A. Douglas says, by his squatter-sover
eighty to the northern people, snake president and
will give you control of the territories and enable you
to exclude the southern people from any part or lot
therein.
That the purpose of Stephen A. Douglas is to barter
away the equal and just rights Of the south the people
of the north and the consideration he expects is the
presidency
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS
FIRST ELECTORAL DISTRICT,
RIVIERE GARDERE, Of st. Bernard
g. DEFERRIET, of Orleans, Alternate.
SECOND ELECTORAL DISTRICT,
RANDELL HUNT, Of Orleans
JULES LAVERGNE, of New Orleans Alternate.
THIRD ELECTORAL DISTRICT,
CHRISTIAN ROSELTUS Jefferson,
DUNCAN S. GAGE, Of Terrebonne, Alternate.
FOURTH ELECTORAL DISTRICT,
J. O. FUQUA, Of East Feliciana,
H. NJ FAVROT, Of West Baton Rouge, Alternate
FIFTH ELECTORAL DISTRICT,
THOMAS H. LEWIS, Of Opeou5as
VALSIN FOURNET of st. Martin, Alternate.
SIXTH ELECTORAL DISTRICT,
JOHN RAY, Of Ouachita,
B. L. HODGE, of Caddo, Alternate
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-12

COLLEGIATE ISsTITUTE-This institution commenced
Its session last Monday, with increased number Of
pupils. The Rev. S P Heme principal, is well known
Of the most experienced and accomplished teach
ers in this section of country, and would recon-
mend parents and others having sons wards place
them in the charge of this institution
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-12

From every account which we have yet received from
our correspondents, and from those who have heard
him. all concede, that the gallant Thomason who bears
ao the banner Of the Union in the northern district
is making the most successful canvass ever yet made in
any State His march onward has been one series Of
grand triumphs and everywhere he has endorsed and
overthrow the enemies of the great cause, and is
making hundreds upon hundreds Of friends for Bell and
Everett. little Rock Gazette
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]
! GRAND UNION DEMosTRATIoN IN NEW YoRE.--We
extract the following from an article in the New York
| Herald of the oath ult:
It is pow generally acknowledged that, since the
southern elections and the consequent reaction of public
opinion the north the presidential canvass has begun
to wear quite different aspect. A month or six weeks
since the election of Lincoln conceded as a fact
accomplished by the shrewdest judges in all parties
but it really appears if the conservative element
of the empire State has been aroused from its orpor
and prepared 10 throw its vote solid against the black
republican candidate.
Day by day the new movement gains strength. The
Dougas-Bell ticket receives new supporters every hour
What the conservative movement needs now is general
demonstration by which its Importance may be made
known throughout the Union to strengthen the hands
Of the faithful the doubters, and to win
new recruits to the army which bears upon its banners
that noble motto-'the Union, the constitution, and
the enforcement of the laws 1t is time that the good
and true men in this cty-the commercial metropolis
of the Unon-came together and discussed the politi
cal questions of the day from a high and dignifed
standpoint New York is to be the battle ground and
here the plans of the campaign must be arranged.
Under these circumstances we are glad to be able to
announce that movement has already been commenced
for grand meeting OF the opponents Of Abraham
Lincoln to be held in this city during next month"; and
to be we hope entirely separate and distinct from any
political clique or cliques whatsoever. This meeting
should be a genuine demonstration of public feeling
a proclamation to the whole country from city which,
from its cosmopolitan character, great wealth and i'm
mense population Yields immense influence over the
affairs Of the nation That at least twohirds Of the
legal voters this city and vicinity opposed to Lin
coin there can be no doubt. New York is sound for
the Union and the constitution. The metropolis Is
prepared to rebuke sectiOnalism and tanatlcsm, no
matter in what part Of the country they appear. Our
material DEMONSTRATING out of the question love of
country social ties, old friendships, and the thousand
and one little chains which bind the hearts of neghbor
one to another-demand that every man shall do his
utmost to defeat the party which seeks create dis
senson between the north and the SOUTH and carry
OFT line Of policy which must eyentuate in disunion
H. lriNi ltEar
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-12

PHENoNENoN.-On the night Of the 9th inst, few
minutes past 10 O'clock attention was called to
strange light in the heavens. On going out into the
gallery, we had magnificent view oft 1t appeared
to the naked eye, about three hundred yards in length
extending from north to west-appearing just above
the taest forest trees-its color that of red hot
stove-from the centre, beautiful rays, resembling
those called the drawing water would occasional
y ascend to considerable height the whole present
ing very beautiful and sublime appearance. We
watched it for about half hour without perceiyng
any visible change.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-12

We recommend to friends that whenever they
hear Breckinridge champion ranting, either on the
stump or in the barroom about southern rights and
congressional protection of slavery in the territories
they put the following que ston to him.
l. Were there not very large majority in the United
States senate last winter in favor of congressional pro-
lection of slavery?
>. 50, why did they vote down, almost unanimous
" Mr. Browns proposition for the protection of slave
ry in Kansas?
8. Are you in favor of dissolution of the Union if
Lincoln is elected?
4. Are you in favor of dissolution of the Union
if Douglas is elected?
5. Can you tell why Breckenridge assisted in the
nomination of Gen. Taylor and then refused to vote
for either him or Cass?
6. Are you for a dissolution of the Union if YOU
don't get slavery protected in the territories by the
federal government
Z. Why do your friends run Breckenridge ticket in
the free States when its only effect be to give the
electoral vote of those States to Lincoln?
The Louisville Democrat recommends that every
voter cut these questions out and lay them away in
snug corner of your pocketbook and try them on the
first apostle of Breckenridge and disunion that YOU
meet Don't let him dodge sou, but press him to a
direct answer. If you can get answer out of him,
you viii be more fortunate than anticipate
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The river opposite this place has risen about six
feet and is still rising The steame Fox left here last
Sunday morning for Alexandria.
At the very latest accounts the Mississippi river was
rising both at Vicksburg and Memphis
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-12

By reference to the advertisement, it will be seen
that the police jury Of Caddo parish meets on Monday
next