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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07
Rep.blie..lsm Since 1850.

Every reading man knows that 1t mas been 'ne
song of the LocofocO editors In:th's
State, ever since the election Of 1856, that the
Republican party was losing ground- s1i.d the !
State was fast returning TO the embrace 81 the
invincible Democracy. The spring election oil
1857, they said, showed diminution OF one
half of Frement's majority, though the vote OH
Judges proved but 200 less majority in proper
ton to the votes polled then was given the State
ticket in the previous election. In the spring
election Of 1858, they declared another dlmlnu-
ton of fifty per cent, though the majority oil
Republican Supervisors was considerably increas-
ed, and stood within fifteen or twenty OF two to
one in the State The majority on the popular
vote could not be ascertained. In the fall OF
1858, with an aggregate vote OF about $1,000
less than in 1886, and local Engagements in the
Republican ranks, our majority was but about
Il, 900; and then, sure enough, they said Repuo-
hcanism was at lis last gasp in Michigan. So in
the Spring elections of 1859, and 1860, though
| We kept our majority on Supervisors good, each
time they gave theirreaders the happy news that
and one more effort would surely overthrow 1t
forever, and put the spOils again into their Itch
ing palms.
| And for the last six months their papers have
been filled with accounts of conversions from
the ranks Of the black Republicans. As sam
pie about two months ago, the Free Press an-
nOunced the abandonment OF the Republican
party by sirty in this city. If this was so-and
who will doubt the truth of the Free Press-we
lhaye gained LOG from the Democratic ranks; fol
the city has given AZ larger Republican majority
than in the Spring. The Free Press has told it:
followers that they could carry the State; iI'
echoes repeated ,le CT! ahd the result l., thei
have lost many thousands OF dollars IN bets, by
being thus designedly deceived b. thriF leaders
Well, thus the Republican party has beel
losing ground day after day, aud year after Year
till Abraham Lincoln comes, and takes iaJDlit.
: about half greater than has ever before beef
east by the Republicans Of the Peninsular State
The fact is, the Republican party has been dy
ing out in Michigan, just about as fast as tn
Democrats, when in power, we're reducing til
State debt.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

Tue FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DIsrRrcr.-The
returns are not yet Sufficient to enable us to speak
With certainty of Trowbridge's majority; but
that he is elected there is no doubt; probably
by majority Of 5000 to $500 The soil of this
district seems not to have yielded very well from
the money Thomson has been sowing. T-ow.
bridge has made a splendid run, and stands quite
ahead of the State ticket Thor,son's money and
soft solder, and bullying and begging, could not
save him in district so well pleased as this has
been With the true, industrious, and faithful Ia.
bors Of Hon. d. c. Leach, for the last two terms.
Mr.. Leach has done yeoman's service in the cam.
paign. AT the north, he walked hundreds of
miles, where there were no roads, to confer with
the scattered freemen upon the great questions
Of the day. On one occasion, in going from one
settlement to another, he was compelled to biy.
ouac in the forest, and vas twentv.four hours
without food. He assured US weeks ago, that
TrowbHdge's election was perfectly safe.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

BLooDY MrsrERY-On Tuesday night .
resident on or near the alley between CAS- and
First, and Howard and Lafayette streets, IA
awakened toy cries Of murder. He looked ous
and saw one man on the grouId, and another
standing over him. Being a coward, he was IN
willin. 10 see or know more, and retired within
closed doors again.
In the morning Henry Ravall, drayman, uhile
passing through the alley, found silk hat With
a weed or it, made in 81. Losis and besring .
the owners name, the Initials and word "G. ".
Willisms," and also a black elk umbrella The
fence and pile Of wood we're spattered WITH
blood, and upon the fence was both blood snd
human hair.
Officer Van Stan vas put in possession Of the
facts, and with Others is cndeavoring TO get some
clue to the natter Ali Who kDow anything thai
may tend to throw light on this myssesy should
not delay in reporting it at the City Hssshals
Office.
Has some one been murdered, and hs BODY
carried of to the river, or to q place Of secse.
burial: Whether murder has been committee
Or not, it can scarcely be doubted that murder
Gus ARRAY took place, and that some pOe gS
most cruelty teaten.-Det. Adv.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

"AxIsG FOR HER."-CoL Dick Nash tells a
rich story about axing for her," in his earlier
days. He was deeply smitsen With the daughter
of wealthy old skinfint residing in Alabama.
The Colonel, selfconfdent of success. arrayed
himself in his best suit, and proceeded to call
on the PARENT for the purpose of obtaining
his consent to the contamination he devou,ly
wished Matters had all along gone on smooth.
ly. Col. Nash had every ground TO hope for sue.
cess. Finally q convenient season arrived for
him to approach the old 'un. SAYS the Colonel:
esquire, my business to day, is to ask for
your daughters hand"
at is. is it! What! you marry my gal /. Look
here, young man, leave my premises instanter.
and II you ever set foot here again, I'll make
my niggers skin Won. Marry my daughter, in
deed! You" -
The Colonel had left. He saw that the old
gentien an was angry. After getting off to q
safe place, he thought he would turn and take q
last fond look At the home of his lost idoi-vhen
he spied the old man busy, with spade in hand.
shoveiing up his tracks from the yard and throw
ing them over the fence! Colonel Nah imaein.
ed ne was an unwelcome visitor at the house.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

CAMPAIGN SPEAKERs.-Perhaps there hasnev
er been political campaign that has called forth
- much public debate as the one just past
This has been the case al over the county
Oar greatest statesmen and our young men have
We'd with each other in zeal to explain, enforce,
and spread Republican principles. Those in
this city. Who have appeared As speakers before
the public, are Hon. D. c. Leach, Hon. D. L.
Case, Hon. WIN. h. Pinckney, Hon. Geo. l. Par
sons. ). Z. Tenney. Esq, E. A. Thompson, ESQ.,,
@. B. Ssshbins. ESQ.,, A. C. Winter, Esq, s. D..
Siaehan, Esq, ]. n. Cavath, Ecu, Z. Annake,
1sq. together With some others, whose names
We do net now call to mind.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

Never before, was such night known on
earth, as that OF Tuesday! All over the land,
from dark till the sun OF "Wednesday arose, the
lightning was dancing over the wires, bear.
ing to waiting millions the details of the PEOPLE s
WILL, which has declared that the incorruptible
Patriot and Statesman, ABRAHAM LINCOLN OF
ILLINOIS, SHALL De THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THIS
GREAT NATION
Within twenty four hours after the closing of
the polls, this glorious fac, was known to proba.
bly, three fourths of the people Of the land
From the returns received, there is little doubt
that Lincoln and Ilamlin have carried eyery Nor.
thern State-not by mere pluraties, bus by
large msjorties over all the three pro- slavery
candidates coabined. The majoriiies, as indica.
ted BY the returns received, will not be less than
is stated i'm the States above named
The returns from Indiana are not very full.
but as far as received, they show large Repub.
lican increase since October. The majority will
be fifteen or twenty thousand.
In n. Y. city, the Slave Fusion claimed 50, OOe
majority, and have got abort % 200
In Philadelphia Lincoln has some Il 900 plu-
rality.
Rhode Island goes for Lincoln By about 5000
majority
The only State in the Union in which the
great Squatter seems to have any chance, is Mis-.
souri,. and there Breckenrdge's prospect is equal
to his
The Southern States will all be divided be.
tween Breckenridge and Bell. Kentucky goes
for Bel by 10000 to $1,000 majority. The city
of st. Louis, in the slave State of Missouri gives
a larger vote TO Lincoln than to Douglas. The
vote stands, Lincoln 1852; Douglas SLIT;
Bell i,l43. Lincoln over Douglas 1855!
We select the following items from the tele-
graphic reports:
Lincoln had loo votes in Louisville, XIV.
Pittsburgh, Penn, Republican majority, 2, 457.
Republican Congressman gained in New
Jersey.
Virginia probably for Bell.
Maryland, doubtful between Bell and Breck.
epridge.
Delaware goes 800 for breckenridge, but
Fisher, Republican, is said to be elected to Con-
Srss BY AZ majority, Republican gain.
Wilmington city, 200 Republican majority.
In Chicago, the home of Douglas, Lincoln's
majority is s,os2-a Republican gain of over 2.
900 since 1855.
The returns from Iowa show large Republican
gains-making the State sure for Lincoln byl2
300 to Is 900.
Buffalo city, Lincoln over all, 1874.
Congressman in Wisconsin all Republican-a
gain of one member. Republican majority in |
he State, 10000 to $4,000. Milwaukee city
md county, 1900 Locofoco majori,y-a loss of
|, 200 since 1882
Allegheny county, Pa, gives lo,oeo maj. for
lincoln; Lancaster county-Buchanan's home,
700 maj. for Lincoln.
Connecticut is all Republican. In many towns
Douglas runs far behind Breckenridge.
The Republicans have carried every Congress.
nan In Mass. except the 5ih district.
Auburn, n. T., Mr. Stewards home, 44s mai
Or Incoln-Rep. gain of l49.
Lincoln had ,0s2 votes in the intensely pro-
avery city of Baltimore
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

DsArH OF PETER CADrE, AN OLD DErRorT. r.
1t becomes our painful duty to chronicle the
demise of Peter Cadue, the well.known inter.
prefer OF the kickapoo tribe of Indians. On
| returning from KinDeknck to his ranch on the
reservation, one day last week, IL is supposed
that he fell from his horse, as he was found in
the road, much bruised and quite dead
Peter Cadue was born in Detroit. Mich al
French parents, and at the time of bis dealt.
was 20 years of age. The best part of hi. life
has been spent among the Indians and he was
at one time interpreter for Gen. Cass. ND in the
Saginaw country. He was q soldier in the war
OF 1872, and participated in the battle of the
Thames. and was present at the fall of Tecurnseh
the great Indian warrior. In 1882, after the de-
feat Of Black Hawk, he came to Kansas from
the Wabash Valley, with the Kickapoo triba %:
Indians, LOO in number, under his immediate
charge He spoke English, French, and six fri.
bal dialects fuently, and the Spanish language
less perfectly. We visited him during the pas,
summer, and to him we are indebted for many
interesting Incidents connected with his history
aud important facts relating to the early history
of Kansas.
he hasa brother and other relatives AT or near
Decentralization (Kansas) Union.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

CALIToRSIA.-The Pony Express, with San
Francisco Dies OF Oct. l7-four davs later ,b,n
previous advices-arrived at St. joseph ye.,er.
day morning. The result of the October cleo
tons was still looked for with great anxiety, and
the impression prevailed pretty extensively that
il the Republicans carried PENNSYLVANIA and In.
diana, California would wheel into the Republi-
can line IN November. The Breckenridge party
we're losing ground. Col E. d. Baker. United
States Senator elect frem Oregon, was expected
70 san francisco. lie is to stump California for
Lincoln and Hamlin. There is no general news
OF importance. The rainy season had commen.
ced: There was no news from Oregon.-N. J..
Tribune.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

HIeHwAINEx AZ ST. PAuL.-The St. Paul r.
oneer Of Sunday, says: I'VE are Informed tn9
the city is infested at the present time van
a plumber Of precious raseals, Who ere On me
lookout for opportunities of robbery. Sesefs'
gentlemen leaving their places Of business q
late hour have been followed almost - the doom
of their residences by these feIlosA vbo IN ooe
or two instances were Only restrained iron ne
!ence by being resolutely faced and warned .
keep ~ distance. Ia these cases the rs1cee
ascertained oy peering through the visdcss
that those followed we're in the habit Of onyne
home their money At night. We give thic h,eg
warning that people may be on theis guard, Va
in the streets at late hour"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07
ER.GurENEp BY ruE DEMOCRATS. - Mothe

FRIGnrExED BY THE DEMOCRATS. - Mothers
will find it necessary to take measures to stop the
Democratic disunion howlers from frightening
their children We saw boy OF some ten
years crying bitterly the other evening, alter
the news of the election arrived. He had been
listening TO the Locofoco threats that the Union
would be dissolved if Lincoln was elected, and
he actually believed the world, or something,
would come 10 an end. Such are the hearts Ia
be frightened by the disunion screechers,
whether found under the jacket OF child or
the coat of a man.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

Hon. d. l.. CAsE-This gentleman has done
the Republican cause good service in this State.
In the early part Of the campaign he was dlsa-
bled by sickness; but for several weeks past he
has been in the field, and has made some of the
most effective speeches We have heard. His ef
forts have been marked by candor, a force o.
argument. and aptness of Illustration, that car
ried conviction of the business of Republican
principles to many minds.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

ROBBERY IN Ans ARBoR--We have been in
formed that the Dry Goods store Of Phillip Bach.
OF Arn Arbor. was broken into BIZ three burglars
last night One Of the clerks slept in the store
and was aroused BY the noise made bv the
thieves in esectng an entrance and Selling a re-.
volver. fred on them. One of the sbots took
effect in the arm Of one of the robbers, and his
two companions fed, leaving him in the hands
of the clerk. The prisoner is a Young man of
respectable appearance and Il a stranger in Ann
Arbor. A few such lessons as these would be
very instructive to the midnight depredatere.
who are active lately.-Det,oit Tribune.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07
Another Dead Body taken from the Detreat
Rivsr-Revelaal0n OF q Horribte aoroer
"A Mystery @ be Solved.

River-Elevelaal0n Of q Ho9rible aoroer
"A Mystery % be Solved.
The frequency with which the Detroit River
gives up the lifeess bodies of persons consigned
TO lis embrace either by accident, selt-impUlsc,
or designing villiany is becoming matter Of
treat seriousness. Scores Of bodies annually
found floating upon its surface or washed upon
i,s banks-thrown off as no longer desired as
prev A Coroner's jury view the remains, and
solemply determine that death ensrcd "from
causes unknown" or more frequently that he or
she died by drowing;" the unfortunate victim
is consigned TO a paupers grave; the world
moves along in its usual way, ani nothing more
is thought OF the occurrence until another life
less corpse is cast up from the deep.
| These reflections are dictated by the discovery,
yesterday morning, OF the body OF Young and
beautiful girl on the Canadian shore Of the river,
about mile below Windsor, revealing a crime
at which humanity sickens. Having robbed her
of all that could make life treasure, perhaps
| the william did well TO her in ending her exis.
tence. Perhaps her choice would have been
death; but death by such means, how horrible
She was evidently about seventeen Years Of sge
well dressed, fair complexion, rich, wavy auburn
hair. and bore every indication of responsibility
A ghas,v wound upon her head betrayed tn,
manner Of her death, while no less meaning
marks upon her throat told of fearful struggle
and attempts TO silence ouicry. The opinions o
musicians were unanimous that the body ha,
been i'm the water about two weeks. Or. Cas-
grain, Coroner of Sandwich, was summoned Il
hold an Inquest. The facts Of the discovery Q
the body, it's appearance, and the cause OF death
were easily proven. Who the unfortunate Wa
or " no committed the fearful crime, were mys
teries unbelievable The body was placed in
box and taken to Sandwich, where it will RENAL
in the custody of the Coroner throughout to-da
for Identification.
, Who has lost sister, daughter, friend
Probably the echo will furnish the only answer
The bo.y will be thrown into hastily dug gray
in some Potter's Field; the startling circumstanc
will soon lose its impression upon the publ
mind the turmoil and strife Of business nj.
9 politics will bear US along few more days, unit
another victim is brought TO light, 10 create i
sensation, and be cast,
''Unknel!~d, uncofsnet, aud untaa1n,
into the grave Of charity Free Press.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

Not a word had been heard from Lsnaxee at
Detroit, up to Thursday morning Probably
they have not yet got through counting the ma.
jority. We shall take the liberty Of guessing it
at 1900.
1t is thought that Changers majority in the let
Congressional District will reach 1000; and
TrOwbridge's in the 4th, $500 to 1900. In
Wayne county the Republicans have probably
gained tco Senator'S and sir Representatives, and
elected the entire county ticket. Lincoln's
majority in the State can be hardly less than 80.
600.
Our SISTER SrArEs.-Later returns reduce our
majority somewhat in New York. We think it
cannot be less than $4,000. In Ohio, on the con-
trary, the majority has got up to 10000
Wisconsin 10000.
Minnesota. twenty FIVE towns, 1850
Indiana, $4,000.
Massachusetts,, 10000.
Connecticut, 10000.
Maine, $4,000.
New Hampshire, 10000.
Missouri is yet in doubt
Delaware has gone for the Fusion electoral
ticket, Breckenridge, but elected her one mem.
Der of Congress, Republican, BY sss majority.
The Republicans have probably lost EeE Jer-
sey, but elected one Congressman-a gain 1t
is feared that Speaker Pennington is defeated
If 60, it neutralizes the gain.
Virginia still in doubt between Bell and Breck.
ensidge.
Georgia, supposed for Breckenridge.
South Carolina for Breckenridge
Tennessee, doubtful between Bell and Breck.
enridge.
Louisiana believed for Breckenridge Douglas
had better staid away.
Maryland, for Bell.
North Carolina, supposed for breckenridge.
1t is yet uncertain whether the Republicans |
'ii have majority in the next Congress.
CALrroRNIA.-The latest advices give consid-
rable assurance that Lincoln will carry the State
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

WHO BELIEVED Ir:-7Ae day before election
the Free Press said it had reliable news that the
prospect was as three to one, that New York
would 60 against Lincoln. The day after elee-
ton, it said "there is no doubt that New York
has gone for Lincoln by $4,000 majority We
suppose it might have added 10000 to that
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

WHO FEARED Ir?-The day before election.
the Free Press said "Just as sure a Lincoln il
elected, this Union will be dissolved, unless Lo-
throp is elected" The people of the Is. district
thought the dissolution most feared By the Free
Press was its support from the Federal treasury
and they whipped Lothrop by majorities agsins,
him in every county. The union of the Free
Frees will certainly be dissolved March 4th, 1861
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

Lucas county, Ohio-embracing Toledo, 200
maj. Tor Lincoln-a gain Of 400 since October.
Wheeling, Virginia, gave for Bel, sss; Breck-
iuridge, GAG; Douglas, s27; Lincoln, 600.
Laporte, Ia, Lincoln has 545 over all, in to-
tai vote of LAPS.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

FUNKREAL.-As our locOfoco friends have no
further use for their flags, had they not better
make a winding-shee; Of them for the Little
Giant? As it is their funeral, We only make the
suggestion.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

HOTEL BURNED.-The Neil House in Colum.
bus, Ohio, was burned on the 7th inst. This was
one Of the largest hotels in the western country.
Loss $l7O,OOO
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

LARGE YIELp-Iir rotes were cast for Brock
enridge, in this city. Those two strike more
terror to our neighbor of the Journal than forty
thousand Richmonds clad in proof.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

Maxine Hls NA,k.-Douslas went 10 Detroit
sd it has gone for Lincoln. He vent to New
O'isana and that has gone for Bell. He went to
AaAanaso4 and that county increases her Repub.
scsn naissisy over 500. He gave blass at
'aek'oa. md that county increases her Repubu.
can majority about city per cent And 80.
wherever he has exhibited his great principle,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

BLOODY AFFRAY IN CAKADA.-We learn from
the Detroit Free Press of Tuesday, that an az
fair of the tar and feather stripe took place near
Chatham few days since, which resulted in se-
riOus injury to three persons, who were cut and
stabbed in the melee. A man named Galbraith
was accused OF attempting to entice away four
young girls who are said to be respectable, with
the Ostensibe intension Of taking them to Kan.
sas. Ii was believed that his intention was IN
ruin them, or in some way to make traffic Of their
folly, and party OF citizens disguised themselves
on the nights previous 10 the day when he had
arranged to start for Detroit and visited his pre-
misses with hostile intentions. He armed himself
with Bowie knife, and without waiting for an
attack, commenced the onslaught himself. Three
men were severely stabbed before he was over
powered, after which he was knocked down.
beaten, aud Jared and fcathered. His Injuries
were very severe, and he was not in a condition
to leave on his intended trip at last accounts.
1t 10 thought that one Of the injured parties
will not recover, having been cut in the groin
IN a dangerous manner. The plot was discover.
ed through one of the girls, who was caught by
her mother in the act of packing up her things
for departure. The probabilities are that the
man intended to take them to Detroit and turn
them 10 account in any way that he could for
the purpose of making money The ultimate
ruin Of all of them must have resulted from the
successful completion Of his nefarious project.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-07

Later and fuller returns are just received, III
dicating Republican majorties as follows We
give also the majority in 1858.