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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03

GLEASINGs FROM coUrRERN Mails A ITALIA
hasee paper says there is 10 doubt of the speed,
com, lrrion OF a connection between the Pensa
cola and Georgia Railroad and The Savannah Al
bany, and Gulf Road. The points OF divergence
agreed upon are at Houston on the Pen. anC
Geo and Lawton (No. lal on the Savannah Road
Distance between the two points, 81 miles, - q
which are IN Florida, and 20 in Georgia. III,
contracts for grading, &c, Lave been given Gu
have already graded some two miles Of thel
contract, and are to complete the whole by th,
st of Novenber-payment 10 be in the stock o
the Company. The grading of the Georgia en'
is to be flushed by the LIST of January.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03

A SOUTHERSEK Of SEcEssioN.-A Sout. err
gentlemen who resides in Augusta ga writes
thus:
eff the South were merely let alone for six
months We would probably uy at the next gene
raj election To get back The new tariff viii
open both eyes aud pockets; three to four Cents
per pound on cheese, four TO five cents on but
ter, two 10 two and half cents Oh sugar. wo
and halt To twenty five cents on tobacco aft cts
every one and that sensiblv. Prices have al
vanced and are still ascending. Our regular ar
NY as 80 enlisted i'll III city, and az many in
savannah. Nine tehths of our youth 90 con
s,tntly armed and the common use OF deadly
weapons Is quite disrega'ded. No control can
be exercised over a lad after he is fourteen or
fifteen. He becomes Mr. So-aud-So. AID ac-
knowledge no master. While our fee trad.
doubles our tariff, our postal facilities viii also
be decreased. Letter postage will probably be
raised to ten or twenty five cents and off the
immediate line Of the railways there viii proba.
bly, be a. much az one mail a week. OF course.
therefore, will like secession tie better as we
become the better acquainted with IT,"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03
Fancy Politicians.

In this dsy of wonders it is certainly no won
der that Washington, Jefferson and Madison
should be xhstled down the wind by certain
persons as fancy politicians" and perhaps it Is
not surprising that even Alexander H. Stephens,
Of Georgia, should have been so transformed b.,
treason 10 utter the following sentiment, which
occurs in his late speech at Atlanta:
A grand difference between the cd and new
Constitution vas this said Mr.. Stephens: in thu
old Constitution, as the Fathers looked upon ,h'
talacy Of the equality OF races as underlying III,
foundations Of republican liberty. J,tterson
Mad son. Washington, and many others, wef,
tender OF the VOID Slave in the organic law. anc
all looted toruord to the time rh,n slareSl
should be trt,ng.ished fran our midst as i
trouble and sIuub ng block. The delu-io'
could not be traced in any Of the component
parts Of the Southern Constitution. In that III
strument, We solemnly discarded the pestllen
heresy OF fanny politicians, that al! men OF al
. races were equal, and We have made African an
equality and subor dnation, aud the equality e
- hit- men, the chief corner stone of tee South
ern Republic - Chieogo D,moerat.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03
Returns from the State.

Birmingham, April /.
Bloomfield township. entire Republican ticket
elected Supervisor 80 me Driiy.
Pontiac, April /.
The city has gone Democratic, excerpt one Al
dernan, one Justice. and two School Inspectors.
Town AL Democratic.
OHosso, April ].
A. H. Byer'y, Douglls Democrat, was to day
elected Mayor by about 100 majority. H. o.
Williams and VI. w QIackeLbu-h, Democ. ats,
were elec,ed Supervisors.
Grand Rapids. April !.
At the charter election 10 day, a Democratic
Mayor and the entire Democratic city ticket was
elected by an average majority of Ca Demo
cratic gain over last November of over 300
Taree Democratic Aldermen Democratic gain
OF one. Three Democratic Supervisors.
Ovid, April /.
Democratic majority for c. l. Walker, 65.
Average M jorry on town officers II. Demo
cratic gain 40.
Royal Oak. April /.
Royal OAK gives Manning So maj ,rity
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03
ir N the y y T.ibuss.
From Montgomery.
Msnfcomery March 1s

MsatgOinefv, aarcn 70.
All idea of coercion must ID. ab audoned; IN =
is the OIL. practical action Convention Of states
Can take. The Republican issues ard tie
irrepressihie tict must D. given 10. CONNER
cial reciprocity must preserve the balance Of the
country. IL the States north-~est Of the Ohio
River, there must be political crevasse Of Dem
Gratis and Unioni.ts, forming perfect fusion -
The Planting, manufacturing, and Commercial.
interests oil the country are harnioncus, and SUI
tain each Other. The great northwest must &C
cept Tie Confederate Constitution. and ask
admission TO the ContedeFacy OF the South, thus
forming an ocean bound x public.
TIE tos-I- are fighting agains, destiny. BY be
com ng enemies to the Slave States will hav.
gu, a.e,iig career. Europe il To be our int.
lectua battle field, and victory will surely perch
or the banners OF the ruling spirits in this con
hict-and they are the leader OF Secession.
President Davis is thoroughly alive 70 Inc con-
test. The South will send bri liant representa-
iives to every European Court, and her success
is sure.
All is quiet here
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03
lnyl,ani County.

Onondaga-van Ripper. Republican, elected
over LOcofoco and dlsaflectcd Republican by
forty maj,ri,y.
rdse-On!y one ticket.
Ingham-M. NJ. Atwood, Locofoco. beat 70,
Supervisor by two majority. T. Densmore, Re
publican, elected.
Vevay-John Coatsworth, leading Locofoco
beaten by forts.eight majority.
Alaeidon-Locofoco 10y three majority.
Meridian DR.. Darrow, Republican, reelected
by thirty three majority.
Leslie-Republican.
Delhi-Locoioco, as usual.
Locke-Republcan.
Le,oy-Repu5lcan
Wtca,ieid do f'oo
The Comfy Board is fifteen Republicans t,
six Democrats.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03

Gov. UoUsIoN's RksIGNATloN. - Gov. Hons
toms abandonment of the Executive authority III
Texas, at The order OF the Convention, destroy.
The hope which was heretofore entertained Of 4
determined stand against the Revo utioni.ts.-
His address to the people will produce no fleet
II he had refused to give up his position and
confronted the conspirators, they would hav,
rallied TO his support, and the Government her,
vas prepared to extend him all proper aid ia il,
power Now he is powerless. and the autholit,
which he deserted will be used TO for,ify III,
plans of the Sccessionists. There is 10 expec
tation that Texas will join the Cotton Coniedera
CIV. Her aim is 10 be Independent, and TO scz;
the Northern and River Provinces of Mexico.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03

THREATENED CIVIL WAR IL VIRGINIA - The
Spirit Of Jefferson, published az Charleston
Virginia, pliinly lutmates-ii il does not threat
en-that civil war must eiIsue a. conseCnenc,
of the refusal Of the Union party o. that State
TO pass a secession ordinance The right Of rev
olution it thus boldly asserts:
Though the submissionis;s deny the legat,
Of the right of secession, ihey admit the right
of revolution. This right Of revolution be
longs net only to the States. as against the Fed
eral Government, but 10 a minority in a State Il.
against TIE majority.
Tie exercise of the right. though greatl,
deprecated will nevertheless be relied upon, il
SAYS. should Nir-inii, by submission TO Blach
Republican rule" disregard and violate the tight.
of the minority of the people"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03
y 90 Fast

The New York Independent strikingly re-
ma, Ks 4" We meet We had almost said daily
long faced, discouraged, broken down merchants
and business men, who in attempting to grow
last from little acorns tall oaks, have embar Ike
in speculations of land bre idstuif-, stocks,
bonds, coal mines, ships, or in some Locus-pocus
puff ball of stone-dressing Tor chedtinq) ma
chine, by the gains of which they have had
dreams and Visions of a palace on Fifth avenue,
and other Filings 10 match.
"With open eyes the game has been played,
bu. the result has been bankruptcy and utter
ruin. Starvation now siares them in the face
their former good health, perhaps, has failed
them; their family must be scattered; and the
future is the very blackness of darkness. No
visions of palace bring Il smile upon their c1un
tenancc. Much Oitener do they think Of the
poor house--the paupel's resting place uries,
their misiortunes have taught them to look for a
better home, and brighter mansion than earth
can give. Whence all this change? was it not
caused 10y making haste 10 be rich, or in attenp-
ting to gro'o too fast
Readers, you can b. Jonah's gourd-grow
in a night and perish when daylight comes but
If you wish to be an oak, ard able 10 Withstand
the storms and changes of lie, YOU must be con
tent in the pursuit Of wealth with slower and
longer growth. We would say. therefore, to
every merchant and business man, mind your
own business and make haste slowly"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03

How TO De OLD That excellenty preserved
old man, Grant Thorburn. writes to the New
York O5server, uude- date of Feb. Is: This
day enter upon my eighty ninth year Mine
eyes, ears aud limbs fail, otherwise my health is
good. | eat, sleep, and saw stove wood as com
iograbiy as lid twenty years ago. am asked
how have lived l answer, never was drurh
in my life never ate enough since 1875;
have worn white flannel next to my skin, from
my neck 10 my ankles, summer and winter -
Hence, never felt rheumatic pain nor head
ache; have felt the tootbache, AID some twin
ges of the heart among the bonnie Yankee lass
es, to reR!;rd me that was Vet in body"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03
Soul hrra AEpointrneufs
S.ecal D-pa'ch Il ID. y Y Even ng Post
Wa.I1,o,o,

Seal -rs'ch Il tL. y Y Even ngP,.t
Washington. March q.
The agents of the Southern Coniederacv hare
been at work mere some time, trying to recruit
soldiers from the federal forces, and also TO get
the officers OF tie government 10 resign but
thus far without much effect.
Mr.. Lane Vas nominated District Judge in Al.
ALBANIA, one Of the seeding States at the sug
ges'ion Of Cobb, the ex member of Congress
from that State.
This ia one step in the right direction. Sever.
al other AppoiI tInents, We observe with pleas
ure. have been made in Southern States The
Offices should be filed, in judgment, as soon a.
practicable, with Union men.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03
tity Convention.

At meeting Of the citizens of Lansing, held
at the Representative Hall, March 80. 1861, A.
n Hart was chosen Chaii man, and T. Foster
Secretary.
The Chairman stated the object of the Coz.
| ven;ion to be the animation OF Members of the
Board of Education for the city Of Lansing, with
out regard TO political parties.
The propriety of making such nominations
ard the best mode of accomplishing it, fol
" described b. Messrs. H. H. Smith, s. II. Vii
cox, Il. b. Shank. G. +. Strong, q. w. Peek, J.
Somerville, A W. Williams, A c. Winter, F.
LaRue G. l. Parsons, J. b. Hull, L. B. Potter
and D. c. Leach.
On motion of D. c. Leach, il was
Resoired, That it is expediert to nominate
Members Of the Board of Edccarion, irrespective
Of political parties.
On motion of \. 9. Winter, it was
Resoirod That there be appointed from each
Ward four d. legateS two from each political rarty
20 confer with those here present nominees,
and to report, If they deem it eypedicut, the
names Of twelve persons as Members Of the
Board OF Education.
The tyllowng gentlemen were appointed un
der the resolution:
LIST ward-H Angel, r. Elliott, o. F. Camp,
r. b. Jeffcrds
ID Wade. I. Parsons, I. II. Bartholomew,
W. II. Chapman, F. NJ, CoUes.
Sd Waid-L. B. Potter. A. c. Winter, j. N.
Griswoli, A. Alma.
4th Ward-H H. Smith, j. B. Hull, J. C.
Bailey, f. Elliott.
The committee reported the following nomina
t;ons, which were unanimously confirmed by the
Convention:
LIST Ward-James Turner, for years
Smith Tooker. for years
r. B. Jeferds, for year
2d Wards S. Corvell for wears.
4. W. Williams, for years.
Geo. +. Strong for year
Sd Ward Ezra Jones, for Years
Geo. ". Peck for years
Chas. W. Brtler, for year
4th Ward-James Somerville, years
L. Sauer, for . years.
+. Longyear for year.
On motion of l. H. Bartholomew, a committee
Of two for each Ward, one from each party.
we're appointed. with power to call a Convention
for the nomination of Members OF the School
Board for the year 1862. The committee con.
sists Of the following gentlemen
LIST Watd-R. B. JEFF. rds, II. Angel.
I'd Ward-I. H. Bartholomew. W. II. CHIP
man.
Sd Wa-d-Geo. ". Peck, John \. Kerr.
4th Ward-H. II. Smith, j. c Bailey
Adjourned
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03

HORRIBLE Cas- OF PoIsYsIsG At RocKFoeD,
III -THIHTE,S PER-oss D.AD-We have Ie-
ports Of horrible case 81 poisoning AT Rocsfor
lilinol-, BIZ which whole family Consisting o.
father, mother and el-yeu li4feu have been
DESTROYED The poisoning produced by
eating pork. il b- curing o. which .onc dea5.s
snbs'auc~ tprObs5ly blue vitroil ha. been n-ed
By mistake Tor sslTpct,r Thr faih,T sho died
first, vas barred ora saturday, o. ~bich d., the
rest o. the fanny died. Tp-y were os'iei OF
Sunday. heaFses having 10 be procured fon The
neighboring towns
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03

SHAxrLsssxrss or TRAITORS The following
lite" obtains conspicuous place in the .Journa
81 Commerce, without word Of comment. ARE
~e 20 believe that the Democratic party are to
adops the principles Of secession as one Of The
pd!an Of shei- rreeds Is the party general,
prepared Cor Thu.
The Democracy of New Rochelle have put
forth declaration Of principles in the io.nowing
form:
Reso'red, Thu. the Democracy OF New Ro
ehei'e adopt a. their party platform the Consti.
tuition Of the seven Southern Confederate States.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03

The Boots CONFEDEgAcY AND Europe
There Is TO probability that the Commissioners
OF Jefferson Davis 10 Europe will succeed in get
ing their bogus Government recognized bv any
OF tie great Powers, unless all the representa-.
tons here are untounded There is hardly a
division OF opinion in diplomatic circles as To the
policy OF declining any terms with the seeding
States, until their Independence il frs; acknoul
edged by US As that event will not appear
soon, Messrs. 1ancey, Ross. and Mann, will be
apt 10 stand out in the cold. and return empty
handed Wash Cor. " l. TIbane.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03
The st. Louis Election.

St. Louis, April l.
In the municipal election to day. the Taylor
anti-Reprblcan ,ieke, was elected by from 1000
TO 5000 msjorilv. The Howe unconditional tick.
ct was unsuccessful in but two wards
Two Germans were killed BY lightning during
the storm yesterday.
Two irishInen were stabbed in political melees
on Saturday night and have since d.ed
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03
Extraordinary Feat.
From lie R8-he.,sr Fem ,crs-

From 4 e X -he.ter rem Dcrst
LIE ROY March %, 1861
Hr. Parshail, Of this place, made bet a
short tine since, with a NJ Snow, on the weight
OF some hogs the one that lost 10 pay the other
all the stewei oysters he could eat. Pirshall
IN. Last evening Mr. Snow met Parshall and
asked him if he had had biz supper. ParshalI
replied that he had. Snow then asked lin wha,
he had for supper. 'Well," said he "the Old
woman baked some new bread and | ate about
half loaf some cold meat, 81 Il li,te better
supper than u.ual" Snow, thin king it good
time 10 pay the oysters. asked h IN 20 20 10 Mr
Hasklns' saloon, and take them They y-nt TO
20 ne saloon aud Snow stated the bet 10 Ha-kin-
who thrreupon went AID opened fun gallon
keg, and commenced slowing and continued de-
ing so until Parish III ate the whole aiIh the usu
al fSings. Par-hsl then took a glass of ale
and turning 20 the company, asked IT there was
aDy one present that wanted to bet FIVE dollars
he could not eat half gallon more The com
pany stood in stonshcd silence, 10 one Offering
to take the het. This morning he wa seen In
the street making bis regrets TO those who 50, k.
to him about il that iie lad not eaten all Tie
oysters he wanted when he bai such a 90 d %
portuntv- HAND SHELL.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03
Arkansas True.

Our cotcmporaries are in doubt whether Ar
kansas did sec,de. Some Republican journal.
are Influenced by these statements. TIE Albany
Journal sais: Some of the Northern journal.
persist in asserting that the Arkansas Conven
ton did adopt the Secession Ordinance. But
this is untrue After its rejection in convention,
by vote of 80 for to 80 against it, there WIS nc
reconsideration. The voice Of the convention
remained thus recorded against it, But vote
sras carried 10 submit. the ordinance to the PEG
pie. So far the Union men If the convention
were willing to go; but 10 farther. And they
went thus far because conscious of the patriot.
ism and strength of those in sympathy with
them. And when in August-for the vote is
deferred until then-the question shall be sub.
n,itted to the people, the traitors will see their
own impotence when brought i'll conflict with
the uncOnQuerable patriotism of those whom
they sought to drag from beneath the roof OF
the old Union Temple.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03
The Trick to Try Major Antierson-His Loy-
sIsy.
The Iribuae's correspondent writes:
On. prtSrn~ Narci 4, ice,

The Irfoaae's correspondent writes:
CHARLESTON. March II, 1861.
The hopes OF the chivalry have TOR weeks been
based upon the assumption that VIXEN the crisis
arrived, Maj Jr Anderson would prove false 10
hrs country and his oath because he WIS a
" Southern man" The " accidental" shot h, ed
from the iron battery a. Cumming. Point, OH
Friday morning last, was iItend,d to test him :
The result was hCrTii shock To the biiiJu. miIi.
TIA men, who, with Gen. Beauiegard at their
hea;i, we're watching hi- actions. All his enbra
sures Sere Immediately opened. aid three Col
uuibiads had been iuu out and were ready f r
action before h. craven csew with white fag
had attracted the Mejor's attention. Tie boat
alnosi few on It's l!mg mission to assure tie
gallant soldier that it was all u mistake" He.
OF cOursc, was " satisfied" (that they we're living
d they we're equally satisfied that they hal it,
tie mercy to expect from tile honorable. brave
and patriotic kcHtuckian if they made. an attack
on the Unite: States troops in foit Sumter The
Courier Of thi. morning states that the man who
put the shot m the gun has been arrested No
body knows better than the Curriers' editor that
suca statement is entirely ial-e. for he /, Der
tecils c0euiziat Of the fact that the whole pIo,
Was arranged at the head quarters OF Gen Beau
regasd. OF the night OF Thursday The Courisy
should leave all this dirty work to the Nereurs;
II Is infringing on il neighbours pre,ogaIiye.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03

The REPUBLICAN CANIIpArE FOR MAYOR
Mr. Beebe, our late caudiiate for Mayor, retires
10 private life with the respec, of the entire com,
muaity. Mr.. Be.be woik ed well, and ran well.
and bat for the lack of few votes, would have
been where he should have been, at the head Of
the City Council.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03

A SEcFssIoNIsr AFTER UNCLE SANS Books -
EI Member Reagan. Of Texas, nov Postmaster
General Of the Confederate States, has Wi ten
on here for his quota of Congressional books
requiring one Set TO be sent to Montgomery. Ala.
AID the remainder 20 Texas.-Woh Cor. n. Y
Tfass
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03

Hosg BUR,I>G FLCID Accidents. - A Ms
Case WIS very badly burned n Ch cagp, one eve.
ming las; week, by the explosion o. Can Ct
burning i1id. she bad flied lamp in the ds'k
and went 10 strike q ma ca upoG the side o! the
eau, which unfortunately was open, when an e.
plosion took Diace, ei.vclopiag Ter in fumes
she wrapped qnit about her, partly sH,vth .rinG
the fire. but which was Only ez,irguished Nv the
aid of her ueiehbors. |, wil take her lcng
zinc 20 recover from The injuries which she re
c.typd
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03

IIsPosIPIoS ~ THE L. ;. toscss the Ere
ming Post says that we'll Informed pei ors be-
ieve that in The course Of ;ew da, al ,be aTsi.
able sJldiers in the department Of the East oil
De thrown into the forts o; Toriuga-, Pickens
AID Monroe. There viii, ho.ever. be retained
in the national capital toleIaoly efcielt guard.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03

WILL Do>E-Hor. r. Strickland carried his
township, Dewitt. by City two majority for Su-
pervisor. Tina, township usually gives thirty Lo.
coioco. Coed enough.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-03
Comm crirut E.i.eftoa.

New Haven, April J.
Returns indicate the FL. cfioa of the X publ
can State ticket. English Dem Il .ecfed 10
Congfess by eight hundred Hsj ,ri,y. The re
election Of two X publican neinDsrs n Fairfield
District Is considered doubtful Tie Democrsuc
nal ,fity ia New Haven = 5lj