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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-03-27

No CHAyGE.-It Is settled that the Locoioco
Convention is not to be changed from Charleston,
S. c. 1t was Douglas move, and has proved
abortive
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-03-27

worse than Gen. Cass found al Cleveland, usual
ly prevail.
The Democratic Senators ST upon the South
side of the isle, and the Republicans upon the
north side, except that as there are more of the
former than the latter, some Democrats, occu-
pv the front seats on the North side. Each
Senator has his arm chair and desk.
Up to the middle of March, the Senate NET
at one p NJ. and adjourned generally at about
I O'Clock. The present hour of meeting is al
II
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-03-27

SCARLET FEvER-The East Saginaw Courier
of last week says: Scarlet Fever prevails in this
CITY to considerable extent at this time. We
hear of several cases which have terminated
f,taUy
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-03-27

UP AND DoISG.-The proceedings and resolu-
tons of the Leslie Township Republican caucus,
as also communication from a leading Republi-
can from that township, came TO hand too late
for insertion.
Leslie is wide awake, and will 90 beyond hel
old standard.
On Saturday, March 80, they organize theil
Republican club, and expect an address from A
C. Winter, Esq, of this City.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-03-27

CoxPLETEp.-The large bridge Of the Grand
Trunk Road, spanning the Black River near
Port Huron, j. finally completed. Trains passed
over il "Wednesday for the first time.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-03-27
The Or ExcIrFNFNr-The Westfell, (Cha

THH On EyCTFNFNr-The WestheId, (Chau-
tauque Co., \. " Republican, reports the dis
covery of vein in Ripley, the next town
west OF it, and says that several gentlemen
have examined certain indications in Westfelj
and are sanguine in the belief that oil will be
found there in abundance. Preparations are
making for boring, and operation will soon be
commenced. The Erie papers state that com
panies are boring for oil in Fairview township
on the lake shore, west of Erie.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-03-27

oBuUsRY.-As viii be seen by our repo'
another column, all the courts OF this city ven
adjourned yesterday in respect to the menoH
of George Wood, Esq, who died on sgnh,
morning at the age of seventy years. Mr.. VIC"
was one Of the Oldest and most eminent Of GU
LAWYERS He was native Of New Jerse!,r
ceived his classical education at Princeton te-
ere. and studied Law with the late Rchr.
Stockton. Early in his legal career be gaze o.
dence of rare legal ability, aud after sone !efn
OF successful practice in his native State, be r
moved to this city, and took rank among "
first of It's legal lights. Mr.. Wood was no.
brilliant orator, but he was accurately AID pc
foundy read in the law, and was always abe
lay before judge and jury, in terse and Gnps
language, and with great strength OF argumea1
the results of his learning. His legal oPihD'
a. a counsellor were always extensively soss~
after and highly valued, and 10 this part Oh pm
tce the latter wears Of bis life were chiefly Ge'y,
ted The bar Of New York loses in hr. Mc.
one of its old school models Of tborough-p'''
lawyer-N \. Courier, 20.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-03-27

CONNECTICUT. - Hon. Thomas Cor.iu has
taken the stump in this State. Hon. F. P. Stan
ton, of Kansas, also has appointments there.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-03-27

Ing ground at Washington tina, Kansas will be
admitted this session.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-03-27

Howard AND CooPER.-Everything looks as
if Howard would get his seat, and Cooper be
sent home. The House on Friday, proceeded
TO the consideration of the resolution, declaring
It inexpedeut to grant further time to Mr.. Coop
er, of Michigan, whose seat il contested by Mr.
Howard, to take testimony.
Mr.. Campbell spoke in favor OF, and Mr.. Ste
venson against the resolution.
Mr.. Howard spoke in support Of his claim.
After further debate, the resolution was
agreed to by 10 majority
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-03-27
LANSING STATE REPUBLICAN
TUESDAY nORNIsG, MARCH 81, Is6O.
REPUBLICAx STATE CONVENTION.

Republican STATE Conyeati5n, 20 appoint twelve
Delegates TO rsyrs,en this state IN the National Re
publican Cony-ntn al Chicago, 70 nominate candidates
President and Wee President will be held in the city
Of Detroit Wednesday, The q day Of Nay next at II
O'Clock a. " The several counties viii send two dele
gates for each representative in the lower branch Of
the Stats I@y'lSturs sud every organized county hav
sr lepr--enttt,y- vii b. entitled TO one d-ega's
TIE ioiiosiu. v-s adopted By The Republican state
Convention, IA. us. - b ISIS.
Rssic5i, That 10 tJe npai"u a. ths Convention tns
30 aBtrn-a individual % re-; resent any county
"a. which - a, not reside, should rot be recognized ~
sny future CJ4yent u- hat the state Commi;tee
b. instructed - make calls fr future Conventions &C
cJrtinziy
The ,fthe Upper 'elnsuia are excepted ron
thi. resolution for this Convention.
T.. G. WALKER,
J. w. TIIIMAS
4 A. TRDT BRIDGE,
IL Com of Rep sat. Central Committee.
Detroit Feb stn, l55D
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COMMERCIAL.



In Nes York the Cd inst $4,000 Tennessee epsr cent
Bonds sda1 &c., board the 81, SIS 81
ss and sloO sOc The telegraph reports saiss the
at 00c.
The New York E1ssing Post of the ID says Ths money
marEet no its quiet appearance, with abundant supply
call At SSH cent Exceptional transactions reported
per cent. Prime paper Is sk@z per cent"
The sOmerve Times Of the 9Th has ths following touching
the rumors in regard to the dsfeOn in the Branch Of thu
Bank OF Tennessee at that place.
1t has been known community for tire past that
discrepancy existed Il the the second Clerk
Bank che Board allowed him eight months
rect his books falling so, aOSed resign, and
his books placed int Of the ft Clerk who, after long
aud tedious Search extending period Of five hall
years detected ths discrepancy, which amounted 70 something
over SlS 0-fea thousand q which amount appears
red in the OF the Bank Attorney By alterations and
ed figures which, ERECTED the books leaves Gen. B.
Glenn. the Attorney indebted to the Bank forty
haadred dollars Ths balance Of the Sd above
readily orad being in additions etc., except the OF
which found created to another acount % the Clerks
Ledger he having the account there acknowledged by
himself
These the main facts understand them after nves
gaton b Bank Committee Ard might not have alluded
this regretted affair at this time had II not been for
he many reports obtained crcuson ana seeing al
uded to in some OF exchanges.
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Thousands are daily speaking In praise OF
DIR. EArONsS InFANTILE CORDIAL,
and Thy7 because 1t as0sr fts 70 d6or isaa0neoue S
= ''-' NJ NO r SaISEGoREG Oh oPiaTE
Of any kind, and therefore relieves removing e sgs
Of child instead Of BY dsadsiag ssnsi6ies For
reason oommends itsefas alton known
~, GRIPPING ia she Bowels, AciaiIy OF the
stomach wind, Geld in thu Head. end Group;
sss t95 s2fssssag re gs sea1ss7g ;Sasso1 reg
nj spdsodic It used with EnfGn9 sEcccss in ali
eases Of Cow 1.sion or ether flas. syoS vasse
from those sad aud 5itshsny consequence suhsch
tain 10 result from he narcotics Of which all other
but DIR. Eat0u's snfansile Cordial. this yoa can
reg upon It perfectly harmless and inure
'A'h 0O''i'' F CHTsf I5s z & DuPOINT,
No 4Os Broadway, New York
Healthy human Blood upon being Aalyzed always pre-
n. Trne Standard. Analyse the Blood Of persoD sus
ering from sumption, Liver Complaint Dyspepsia coiua,
&c and find in eosy fHsGHce certain deficiencies in the
made The Blood Food founded upon this the
Oryhence its sS;HVs9i1g SGSSsas; RAsTss
adapted the deficiencies of the Blood different diseases Fer
Coughs, Colds, bronchitis. or anV a6ectioo what
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Spirits, Less OF Appetite. and for an ON rOnic
Complaints arising IRON o Y e r-uSe, General ne.
bifiIy /, and N Nervous krOstraET0s,. M Sfa-I.iV- !
err Com plants. No. for KlysDeDSia. Bsf91 81.
ready r4pGred FOR absorption is taken by drops and
you retain. The No is for Femal lie IrreguIarities
hysteria, Weaknesses, &c. See special directions
Ions, Kidney and Bladder Com plants takeNo |
In all cases the directions must be strictly followed Price
Sold BY CHURCH & DUPONT,
No 4U9 Broadway, Nev York,
Ind BY all respectable Druggists throughout country
o. J. WOOD & Co., st. Louis
apis Wholesale Agents for the West !
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LArEsT IA orEeNsTowN.
From New York.

New IORE, Aug. 4.-The councilmen refused to
concur in the japanese appropriation by IL to 8.
motion to reconsider subsequently prevailed and the
matter comes up again
The Times dispatch says eight full State census
returns only are received. Ohio shows an increase
of only 100000 since 1850.
Consul Archibald has called meeting of British
residents for Monday evening next to adopt inca
sures for welcome to the Prince of Wales on his
visit to New York
special telegram to the Tunes, from st. Johns
says tbs Prince drove to his temporary residence be-
tween files of men, extending mile, composed OF
military, fire companies, societies, both Houses of
Parliament, &c. After he passed. both ranks form
ed a procession with banners flying, while the bells
of the city were ringing. Inside the gate were two
thousand school children, the girls in white and the
boys in black. who sang the national anthem, and
stfewed bOquets the roadway. All the time the
street crammed, the shops closed and the ship
ping dressed with flags. FOrmalities ere gradually
discontinued, and at Windsor the Prince dned at the
same table with members of Parliament and the
press who accompanied him.
1t has been determined that the whole West India
squadron now at Halifax, shall go to Quebec and
Montreal The Prince in the afternoon crossed the
harbor in ferry boat and returned by the suspen-
sion bridge over the falls of the St Johns The
members Of the legislative body the Mayors of Hal
flax Boston, &c, diDed with him in the evening.
Advices from Minittlan report the gold mines in
the vicinity of Santa Maria yielding eight cents to
the pan. The mines accessible by land or water
distance about 100 miles from Mintitlan. Crews
of vessels are deserving and going to the mines.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-08-07

On Wednesday last lady accompanied by her
husband entered one of our law offices and applied
for divorce, stating her reasons that her hus-
band was worthless, and would not provide for or
support her, and that she preferred living single tov
ing with him. Her husband said he was perfectly
willing TO separation, provided she could get a
divorce. Having no other objections to urge she
Informed that she could not procure divorce.
She replied that in case of that kind if the law
denied her divorce it was wrong, as they could
never live together with any satisfaction and that
she would not live with him anyway Both the parties
seemed TO be in good humor all the time and both
departed toget-er for their homes-Brot5asriHe
American Atfg,tsf l.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-08-07
CHEROKEE REmEDY.
NauseOus NrUgs and Poisonous
Minerals,

VXTE ask afflicted either which do you prefer
w pleasant and delicious syrup compounded from Natures
Remed5sone which Will speedily and permanently
you compounds heretofore used, with all their
and facilitating effect together with the oathsome diseases
many times following the Of Mineral Posons
The Cherokee Remedy is Natures Specific for Gonor
rhea Geet Structure Fluor AbUs whites in Females
all diseases Of the Urinary Organs; curing these diseases by
natural laws after all other preparations have ed and
mercs TO offending msn Instances c9ucF
produced of its Effects which would stagger credulity
The preparations heretofore used have failed;
this has instance been known TO fail Happily for
mankind the Governor Of the world Father who cts not
to kill, but to
mercy appointed Medicine for these dreadful diseases
which when taken quickly flies to all parts Of the SYSTEM attacks
the disease every post and with fidelity and huy
admirable untlt has completely expelled il
from the body AID restores the unfortunate patient to former
health Gld vigor.
This Remedy strikes at the root Of the disease; its ten
dency simply suspend the poison but TO the
which 1t depends.
Ii ? And what ENHANCES ITS VALUE is the entire alb
sence all taste smell 1t lay the count
the toilet table, without bg suspected
'ilemedy" for diseases.
treatise VeneT2 diseases, with full directions for their
permanent cure accompany each bottle
Sold by all respectable Druggists and dealers in med
cines. POTTER MEBWlN, Sole Proprietors,
st. Louis, Mo.
Sold D Nashville wholesale Berry Demoville and
ing Pendletoui at retail by Hendershot, and all Drug
dec4-itWk ElV-nside
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CUT HIS LEG OFF.-The Memphis Argus of the Sd
says: "A most singular affair occurred at the city
alyesterdsy. A patient named PATRICK DuGAS
who had for some time been under medical treat
ment, left the hospital 1ad procured dull axe from
dwelling near by. Returning he went to the rear
of the lot, where placing his right leg on stump,
he deliberately hacked It off above the ANGLE, When
discovered a short time afterwards he was still
standing by the stump, s5eadying himself by one
hand, and swinging his injured leg, the foot being
still attached by portion Of the skin as gaiy as
though it was the most delightful posture known.
Upon being asked why he had amputated his foot he
replied that it offended him. and he hadn't any use
for it. We have read of all sorts of stoicIsm but
his takes precedence of everything else in that line "
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-08-07

IHE KILLING OF Mr. WHINE IN SUMNER CoUNTY-In
sunday paper copied from the Hartsville Plain
dealer an account of the killingof Mr.. Bruce WYxSE
at Castaian Springs in Sumner county, on the SIst
ult The Gallatin Examiner has the following ac-
count of the affair, which differs in some particu-
lars:
The particulars we have automatically arrived at
are That the children of the parties to the afrav
had at various times quarreed and exchanged blows
which led to the interference of their parents and
mutual feelings of malignty were engendered; that
on the morning of the difficulty, child of Mr.
Mynne came home crying, and bleeding prof1sely
from wound inflicted by one of Qunn's children;
at tins sight Mr.. W. naturally became incensed AMI
seized gun and started in the direction of Quinns
house After calling for Quinn TO come cut without
ms answer or appearance. Mr.. w. turned 10 90
home when he had walked a few PAGES he was
met by his wife, who grasped him with her left
hand and the gun with her right endeavoring TO
dlssuade ard restrain her husband while thus en-
gagged, QuiEn came from his house. and fred twice
upon Wynne, one slug passing through his left arm
INTO the breast the other entering the same arm at
the elbow and sever:ng the artery several small
SHOTS from the heavily loaded gan also pierced his
BODY IN different places The unfortunate man sur
ViVed but about twenty-five nnutes. He had always
enjoyed the character of a peaceful unobtrusive
man, and was greatly respected by his neighbors
and acquaintance, Quinn was examined before a
Committing Court, and failing to give the REQUIRED
bond (S2 50O) he sent TO Jail to await his trial
by the Circuit Court.
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THE
ONLY DISCOVER x
CONFIDENCE
RESTORINE THE RAI.D ANN

Il L -
WORTHY Or ANY CONFIDENCE FOR
RESTORING THE BALD AND GRAY.
M ANY since the great discovery of Prof Wood, have
I'VE tempted only initiate his restorative, but profess to
have discovered something that would produce results identical
but they have all and being carried away BY the
wonderful results of Prof Woods preparation and have
forced leave field 20 its rssess sway. Read the follow
ing:-
PROT o. J. WooD & Co Gents-The letter wrote GU in
1856 concerning valuable Hair Restorative and
have published in this vicinity and elsewhere has given Use
INQUIRIES touching the facts in the The inquiries
Of my habitaton and stated in
the Communication second Of all therein contained
third does hair still continue to be in good order and Of
natural color7 To all and do answer invarabyyes My
hair is better than stage Of life for forty
past soft. thrifty aud better eolored the is true Of
my Whskers and the only cause why is lot generally true is
that the substance waAhed OF by frequent abuton Of the
face, WHEN used by wPng the face in close
ton with the wskers, the result will follow the har
erecept of great many letters from all parts
Of New England asking me my hair still continues to be
good there much fraud in the manufacture and sale Of
compounds this has, doubt basey
initiated and been used not only without good effect but
absolute injury have not used Of restorative Of
months, and yet my hair good
hund eds examined it with SURPRISE 81 years
old and not haiT in head face and prove
this send you lock Of hair taken of the past week
received your favor II quart bottles last for
which am grateful to friends, and thereby
try it, many teal until trial.
then purchases used 1t with universal wilt
ask favor that send test by which discover
fraud the Restorative, sold by fear without author
ity from from you. pure article will insure and
believe where good ELECTS do not follow, the failure is caused
by the impure article, which the inventor Of the good
deem my duty heretofore to keep apprsed of the
effect hair. assure all who inquire OF me Of
shaken opinion in its valuable results remain, dear srs
yours, A G. RAYMOND
AARoN's Run, Ky, Nov. 81, 1853.
The Restorative is put up in bottles of three Sizes viz large
medium SMALL the small holds pint and retail for 81
per boe the mediums hold at least twenty cent in
proportion than the SMALL retas for 81 bottles the largo
holds quart per proportion, and retas for 81
York. Market street. ST Louis Mo- aud sold by all
good Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers Wholcaled by
house in the United States. lfebll-lyl
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The Great Eastern.

PONT COMFORT, Aug. 4-The Great Eastern pass
ed Cape Henry at five o'clock last evening She was
met and saluted by steamers crowded with passen
gers. The ship was making fifteen knots an hour,
beating all the boats. The weather was delightful.
She arrived here at six oclock when her salute was
returned from the guns of Fort Monroe The excite
ment here is great There were one hundred and
eight passengers. At meeting held on board. com
ship. her officers management, fare, &c. There mas
been grand time on board to-day, and also last
night, including music and ball An immense
crowd is now on board from Norfolk portsmouth
and Old Point Comfort
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-08-07

ACCIDENT At THE CAPIToI--About o'clock Sun
day morning, while the Waterman was standing at
the south end of the capitol he heard noise as of
breaking glass apparently on the west side of the
building. He FASTENED round but could not ascer-
tain from whence the noise proceeded. Presently
he heard some shouting inside the building and
went in and looked round but did not see any one,
but on going round to the north end of the building
shortly after wards, he found negro man, who said
he belonged TO Mr.. SAMUEL WATKINS trying to climb
up one of the lamp posts saying he was going to
Heaven" The Waterman ascertained he had bro
ken the glass of the door with a spttoon, and had
eaped or fallen from the second story of the capitol
on to the platform, fracturing his hip and otherwise
injuring himself He was evidently laboring under
manu- pott. Information was sent to his owner,
who had him removed
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1860-08-07

A concert is to be given on Wednesday evening for
the benefit of the Church of the Advent at Odd Eel
lows Hall, under the management of Prof. WEBER.
We are informed that the selections include classical
music Of the highest order and that most of the
amateurs who assist are to the Nashville people
The pleasant showers we are now enjoying will we
trust cool the atmosphere sufficiently by that time
to make the re union pleasant in all respects after
so long dearth Of public amusements The name
OF frof. WEBER alone is a sufficient guarantee for
the character of the entertainment; and we trust
that tins struggling congregation will receive mate
rial aid from the proceeds.
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POIIticai Demon.rat,ons.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 5.-The campaign for State, Con-
gressional, and county officers is now closed The
Democrats held large meeting last night at Lucas
market, and had speaking from several stands. The
Union men had long and noisy procession. Among
their attractions were callOpe and wagons, on
which stone cutters, carpenters and other mechan-
les, were busily at work The Republicans had, per-
haps, the largest procession and speaking from
eral stands, at Center market The Union go into
the election tomorrow confident of the success of
their State ticket which will receive large Repub
ican vote, Mr.. Gardenhire, the Republican candi-
date for Governor, having recommended the support
of Sample Orr. The contest which attracts the
greatest attention is between Blair and Barrett for
Congress A large share, perhaps majority Of the
Union men, will vote for Barrett for the short term
and the result is very doubtful.
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