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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

How Col. Fremont WAS DEFEATzD.-G
Megargee, Of Philadelphia, testified before shs
Printing Investigating Committee Of the Senate
on Saturday, that he received between four and
five thousand dollars from Mr.. Wendell in 1885,
for the purpose Of Organizing q third party 10
Pennsylvania, preceding the Gubernatorial and
Presidential elections, which the Democracy re-
carded as imperatively necessary TO secure ths
State 10 Mr.. Buchanan. That money was applied
to the object. This fact establishes that the pub
lie money derived from printing ard other JOE
and assessments in departments, was used 10 start
the Fillmore movement on practical basis, which
was afterwards rendered formidable by conirbu-
tons from New York, through which the side-do@
operations were managed and Mr.. Fremont de-
feated. Movements are nov on foot TO repeat
thi. game next fall but with less prospect OF sue
cess-Nr Y Tint
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

LiECT.-Goy. NEwxAS's NIGGER.-The siors
goes that when Lieut-Gov. Se~man, OF Iet'
nes-ee, was here with the Kentucky aid Ten
nessee Legislature, he was accompanied by be
"body servant sprighty, saddle-co!ored
"bOy" OF about thirty, who was conscious Of
bis dignity. His master, Who was in the habit
Of jesting with him ami.iarly, accosted him n
the hall Of the Neil House, just before the De-
parture Of our guests, with why, Jsck
haven't any Of the Aboli,ionists carried you Of
yet:' Yah yah, Msssa Newman, (qaosh
jack when l seed you gwine down the street,
arm in arm wild Gubner Denni.on and Gsbne,
Chase, ! tot you were gone, sure-yah. yah
Gov. Dennison is responsible for the story
Crntiun1ti Commercial
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

Uxlox SAVERS. - The N. Y. Tribune says
4esRa Myrcn II. Clark, John Sessions, and
Samuel c. Thompson, who sign themselve.
"Coumittee Of the Independents National On
ion Club Of New York" have issued IN "Ad.
dress to the People Of the United States" ur.
ging the support Of John NJ Bolts for President
end Thomas Corwin for Vice President We
~ nothing against the candidates; but the
three Tooley-street tailos Who announced them.
selves - I'VE the "Peopls Of England, were
the undoubted progenitors Of the Independent
National Union Club Of New York.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

The above data have been gathered from tic
best authorities within our reach
These facts, so rich in assurances of success
are monuments of the value of geological invcsti
cations. The late DR.. Houshton asserted his be
lief that an immense reservoir of pure brine would
be found at depth Of about COO feet in this vi
cinity. The gentlemen now connected with the
geological survey Of this State, Prof Winche
of Ann Arbor, and Or. Miles Of Flint, together
with our President, DIR. Lathrop, have encour-
aged the Board Of Directors, with strong assu-
RANGES OF success Il we bored to the depth of ESQ
or 700 feet. and we take pleasure in acknowledr-
ing the value OF their counses. Are thew no.
entitled TO a large measure Of confidence, when
they assert that the lower Peninsula Q: Michigan
contains undeveloped mineral treasures, equal to
those Of the northern Peninsula? Will it impov.
erish the State TO appropriate literally for an e,-
ploraton If its hidden wealth?
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

1t contains the famous speech Of Nr. Ses1.
al Rochester, Is which he pointed out the ~
Of the Irrepressible Conflict; the equally f.iIS1'
speech of Mr.. 0'Conor at the Academy OF Nv
SIC, contending that Negro Slavery is MOI W..
Mr.. OConor's recent letter TO certain Nev
merchants on the same suoject; and os'e, oS
lection OF the opinions Of eminent men viz in y
gard to Slavery. SIS per ] ,00J; 81 50 per ~.
80 cents per dozen: and 4 cents . single c%: II
If by mail one cent each additional must
to prepay postage.
"""A0" New York.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

Gov. WIsNER's LErTER.-We publish to-day,
the letter of Gov. Wisner concerning the nego
tiation Of the Saul Canal Bonds.
Whatever may be the views of different indi.
viduals with regard to the power and duty of the
Governor to remove the present State Treasurer
from office, certainly no blame can attach to him
in the matter Of the negotiation of those bonds,
neither can any honest man deny that his efforts
to obtain security on that portion of the loan
which was imperilled. were faithful and efficient
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

FIRE AT HOWELL. "A serious fire occurred
at Howell on the morning of the 22d inst. The
Livingston Repu5iieaa gives the following esti-
mate of the losses: A. ". Smith L Co., loss
about $4,000; VIM. r. Melvin, loss about g..
900; E. E. Hazard, loss about $500. The
Stage Company, W. Smith, and Jewett l. Cross
man, sustained some loss, but how much We are
at present unable to ascertain.
We hear that the Foundry was insured for
1000.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

CAMPAIGN OF ls60.-We call the attention OF
our readers to our terms for the Republican for
the campaign. Certainly no man need be with.
out paper for this year, or until the great po-
litical contest of the year is over. We urge
upon our friends the necessity of forming Clubs
in every School District, and let the news of
the day and principles which will govern the two
great parties in the coming struggle be placed
in the hands of every reading and thinking man.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

REsroRED.-The desks and chairs are 10 be
restored to the House of Representatives Their
removal did not produce the expected change
Of character in the debates, and it is not deem
ed TO have ccnduced 10 the comfort Of members
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

VIro-Gov. Medary Of Kansas has vetoed
the bill abO!ishing Slavery in ;be Territory,
and the Legislature has taken the bill up 8.
gain. II is probable that it viii be repassed
over the veto.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

COSfRrBUrIoS.-A stone has been taken from
the monument Of the Emperor Napoleon l., in
st. Helena, and presented to the American
Consul there, by order of the Emperor of the
French, to place in the monument at Washing
ton. The stone is two feet long and one foot
broad, and is suitably inscribed II was envelo-
ped in the flags of the two countries and packed
Tor TRANSPORTATION.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28
Ingham County Convention.

Republican County Convection viii be held At the
Court Houe, in Mason, on THURSDAY, MARCH 18th, At
II O'Clock A. to appoint Delegates to the State Con-
vsoton and for the transaction Of other necessary bust
Iess The several townships ard Wards are requested
send Delegates according to the following apportion
nent based the whole number Of votes cast at the
las, general election Alaisdon, Aurelus, s. Delhi,
g. Bunker Hill, 4 Ingham, 9, Lansing, 3 /; Leslie, o
LeRo, 3; Locke, Meridian, s. OnondAga, s.; Stock
bridge, 4; vevay, whearneld, 8; White Oak, vii
Eamston, 4 CITY Of LAnsing-First Ward, 6; Second
Ward, s. Third wards. full attendance is earnestly
solicited. u. 81. BAGIki
j. DUNsBACk, il,
II. h. SHANK,
ISAAC DREW,
Sd. BINGHAM,
J. N. WILLIAMS,
R>ttblican County Commutee.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

The Heidsiek morement.-Sdngrddo in VASE
ington-Ihe Smithsonian Institue-Pate,,t
OFee-7he reather-Ike Frankin1 Priri-
lege-7he coming % Of February.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 90, 1860.
Charles Heidsick, the great, as he claims, tie
only producer Of the wines of that name, has
been in Washington. and has left his mark
Everybody now, is connoisseur Of wines. Ev-
erybody tells in what proportion the imported
wines are pure, and in what spurious. For a
man not to know wines, "argues himself un-
known" that is in those circles in which wines
how. A grand impetus has been given to this
class Of Investigation by the presence of Charles
who has clearly shown that all imported wines
except has ora are-humbugs An amusing
occurrence, arising out of this peculiar feature
OF Washington social life, took place day or
two since, at the National Hotel in this city. A
young man from the "rural districts" of Virgin
ia, fresh q the tender foliage of the early pop
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

OTHER-WIsE. - Prentice says: One OF tie
duTest men we ever saw was named Sharp: Ole
Of the stupides, was named Smart; one Of 'he
slowest was named Swift; one Of the taless vss
named Low-and the Ex-Governor Of virgins
is named Wise
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

Kossr,H.-The English papers announce the
esaPpsaranee Of Kossuth from London. The
n'nesea Posf, in commenting on the fact,
seys that there can be but little doubt thar he
mas gone to Hungary With revolutionary pur-
posee.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

SESTEScrD.-Stevens and Eazlett, the remain
ing prisoners of the Harper Ferry raid, are sen.
fenced to be hung On Friday. the I6th day Of
March next
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

SALT WoREs. The Grand River Salt AsnS'
featuring Co., west side, have stopped boring
satisfed that they can do 10 better BY gong
deeper. They viii sink one or two nor
shafts in the same vicinity. - Grand RaPs@
Erofe
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

IxfEaEsrISG.-Senator Douglas is engaged in
circulating document in the Southern States
which proves him to be traitor to the North
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

VEGETATION IN TIE MOoS.-A German as
tronomer, NJ. Schxabe, endeavors to show that
certain surrow-like sreaks, observable upon
the surface of the moon are ascribable to the
existence Of vegetation. These ssreaks appear
and disappear, be says, according to the sea-
son.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

and not for me. shall not act ei,h., d,
cuser or apologi1er. y q.
Pardon this long communication: bu, .,
tice to myself and friends I do NOT kno. lat
could have said less. NJ
Respectfully yours, &C..
Pontiac, February 23, 1860.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

Loss OF The HUSGARIAS.-The ocean steam.
ship Hungarian, was lately wrecked near Halifax,
and every soul on board lost
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28
REPUBLICAS STATE CONVENTION.

Republican State Convention, to appoint twelve
Delegates TO Represent this Stats in the Nat1 nal Re-
pabaean Convenen At Chicago 10 nominate candidates
for President and Vice Prssdest viii be held in the city
Of Dstro Wednesday, the ID day q Nay next, at IL
O'Clock u. The several counties will send two dele
gates for each representative in the lower branch Of
the State legislature and every organised county hav
ing representative will be entitled 70 one dsesss
The following vas adopted By the Republican STATE
Convention, Angus, 18th, 1883:
Ke,olced That in the opinion Of this Convention the
appointment Of any individual 70 resent any county
10 which he reside should not b Recognised in
any future Conventions and that the State Committee
be Instructed to make calls for future Conventions
cordngy.
The counties Of the Upper Peninsula are excepted from
this resolution for this Convention.
L. c. WALKER,
J.. W. TILLMAN.
&. A. TROWEKIDGE,
Ex Com. Of Rep Stats Central Committee.
Detroit, Feb. sth, 1e6O.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28
SIGNS OF wos-The PHILADELPHIA correspon

SIGNS OF WoE-The Philadelphia correspon
dent of the Atlanta Ga Coafederaey, says.
Pennsylvania and New jersey are lost They
have been bought and paid FOR by the black Re.
publicans. So far a. the Presidential contest i.
concerned, the victory i gained before the bat
tie begins. The South has bu, one thing to do
nominate a man who can command an army as
well as direct cabinet, and vote for him unani-
mously. After the election inaugurate him.
He will be the only constitutional President"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

The Neriean Treaty - John Broom ritnesses
-Franking privilege in the Senate-Fots
for House Printer = Tumutuons - Mr..
Chandler and the Post Offce
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-02-28

by actual sx. er:neu', we have obt.ined salt
a, the rate Of ] bush Commercial .sl, from o
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-08-02
Lightning.

The house of Hon, Henry Johnson in
he town otSomers, was struck by light
ming during a thunder storm on Wedns'
lay of last week. The fluid struck the
oof ola one story addition to the main
building tearing off the shingles and a
considerable portion of siding on its
course to the ground. The main build
NC has lightning rod, but the dis
ance to where the lightning first struck
vas more than twice the hight of the
cd above the roof; so according to the
eneral rnle the lightning did not come
within the attractive power of the rod.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-08-02
For THE KENosHA TELEGRAPH.
CORRESPONDENCE.

WILMoT, August LIST. 1860.
MEssRs. EDIToRs.-We are now in the midst
f Harvest. Winter wheat was cut about two
weeks since by j. D. Nc Intyre, r. Fleming
3 Smith, Geo. W. Vincent, A. w. Durham &c.
rhe crop was very good and well secured.
The demand for labor has been so great for
he past week that mechanics and all classes
ave left their usual avocatons to gather in the
lrnteous harvest Some farmers have found
quite difficult to secure help enough. The
rain about here and in Randall is much earlier
han in the eastern part Of the county. The
rain will be mostly stacked here before it is
ut east of here Every one speaks of the crop
} Uery good.
Sevsral reapers have been used about here
Dr. S. r. Mcclellan has used one of Falvey's
atent of Racine and thinks it can't be beat
ID. Nc Intyre, has operated one of Hubbard's
ateut, sold by Head & Campbell, He thinks
here is nothing like it. Both these reapers have
cen used by the owners in haying and harvest
nd to their entire satisfaction.
Corn and potatoes need rain very much, The
arth is very dry and water in the streams very
ow. Ground which has usually been so soft as
sink under the weight OF man, could be
lowed without difficulty with horses. A re-
,eshing shower on Saturday last did much good.
A few days since, j. D. Mcintyre had two
heep killed by lightning. A calf of Mr. Orvis
as also killed. Three persons were very much
rocked but not permanently injured. Il. & j.
hotliff have enlarged their Blacksmith Shop and
re preparing for the fall trade. The Union
school here reopens next week after vacation
flour weeks. Salem Academy closed its frs
erm about two weeks since. 1t will be reopen
I'd the twelfth Of September under charge of it
Principal NJ. NJ. Rice, who has given very gooC
satisfaction TO patrons and pupils. Many WHIT
have been teaching during the summer expec
to attend the Academy this fall. The summe
schools, most of them, close in two or thre
weeks, Yours &c. E.W. B.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-08-02
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-08-02

szay The Kenosha Democrat does
ot like the speech made by Mr.. Cod
ng in this city last week; the Demo-
at speaks of him as buffoon &c. All
no heard Mr.. Codding on the occa.
on referred to, do not wonder at the
Ien3ocr0t's uneasiness.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-08-02
NOW WE ARE READY

We have just got back from New
) York and Boston, where we bought a
Pile of JUS such Goods as you want,
and we will say to you, on the sig, that
we bought them after the Great d
in Prices, which will enable us to sell
Fifty per cent. Cheaper than
those who bought early. We can sell
a nice M. DeLaine for one shi2li,,q per
yard. Good PRINTS at 10 cents; a
very nice Lawn at ~ l-2 cents, and any
quantity of other Goods proportionately
cheap. We have large stock of Dress
Trimmings, of the newest styles. A
splendid stock of Dress S6IEs,
which for style and cheapness have
never been equaled in this section-and
as to EMBRo1DERIEs, we don't like to tell
you how cheap we are selling them, but
want you to come and see, and when
we tell you the prices, would a little
rather you would think we bought
them than stole them. We cordially
invite you to come and examine the
Goods without further ceremony, and
then 40 just as yow please about buying,
but we think we know what YOU will
do. For those who have been in the
habit of buying GRocERIE of us,
1t is sufficient to say that our Teas, ST.
CARS, Syrelps, Ccfees and other zHsmgs
are about as they have been-but it is
to those who haze MT we would say,
you would do well to try u.s." We
buy Butter, Lard, Hams, Shoulders,
Eggs, and in short, every thing you
have to sell; and shall be most happy
to see you at your earliest convenience.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-08-02

Es5- The Democrat accuses some person OF
ersons connected with the TELEGRAPH, of "a
ioation Of good morals" dishonest purpose
nd grovelling instincts" &c, Sc. That pa
er alledges manuscript published in this office
was purposely and designedly mangled." We
ad not intended to alude to this subject again
nd only now say in reply, if any person wishes
} test the Democrats veracity, he can do so by
alling at our office, and examining the original
violence,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-08-02

Prospects in Racine.-Mr. A. Winter, Ed
tor of the Racine VolksJlatt, German paper)
as in our office few days since, and assures
that the city Of Racine, may safely be put
own 400 majority for Potter in November
,e gives encouraging statements, of the prog
'ss of Republican sentiments amoug the Ger
ans in Racine county.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-08-02

Quiet Streets.-Thc Streets of our city have
exhibited more than usual quiet during the past
week or more. All the available force in the
country, is now busily engaged in gathering the
great harvest, and large representation from
the city is out to assist in the work
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-08-02

The HARVEST The theme upon
which many Of our exchanges are now
expanding, is the greatness and abun.
lance of the harvest. The weather
hus far has been unusually propitious
or harvesting the crops, and all things
ppear to conspire to revive confidence
md business of every kind.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-08-02

PRoF. A. A. GRIFFITH.--We learn
rom the Winona Republican (Minne-
ota) that Prof Griffith has recently
)een entertaining the citizens IN several
If the principal towns in that State,
With readings and recitations. Mr..
griffith was formerly resident of Ke-
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-08-02

GF We Learn from the ShdUGro0 Go
Journal, that our old friend A. B. Jack
on formerly of Bristol in this county,
nade a political speech in the Court
louise at Shawano, to large audience
IF gentlemen and ladies. The JourYaa,
says Mr.. Jackson has been favorably
spoken of for member of Congress.