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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

"DoS'r Do Ir TILL | AN DEAD"-On the day
of the meeting o! the Secess.onis'. az Kingston,
Georgia, \ revolutionary soldier returned 10 his
residence in Cobb county, on the railroad, though
his ewes were 80 dim that he could not see Wen
He was told that they were trying TO get the
people to dissolve. or s1cedc from the Union.
Whereupon be dropped his wiihered face, aud
seemed to be in deep distress for ore or two min
utes after which he raised up his head. and with
a faltering voice said. 40, don't do that Ill, am
dead" While he uttered these words. the
large tears chased each others down his worn
cheeks. He was told that a great number OF
men would try TO prevent them; 10 which he re-
piled, I" Don't let them do that ill ain dead ~
We recommend the above incident 20 Mrs.
Deming, as one appropriate for her patriotic and
gifted pen.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

A mares nest has been discov~
irg,on, by which Governm"
though the fist loss 1t '',''
and tie syup'.
tina, the --'"A'5 oi'''''7
"fc ponds an" co"P''S w.
d. temporary purposes'-as the dog takes
YOUR dinner, fo- example. Tic "tempory pur-
pose" gentleman is a son Of the sunny South--a
chivalfic youth from South Carolina, by the
name Of GODDARD Bailey tioyi ard Buchanan
probably so snooks.
The y. Y. Tribune of the 2sth, says there can
be- No room 20 doubt that Mr.. john Il. Floyd
Mr.. Buchanan's Secretary Of War, IS party I"
some OF the great frauds ai.G pecuiatiors "'.os-
DISCLOSURES j. ROW a-'ou1c., = m" country. W
ourselves know oi tao acyepttIcCs siSueu D:
Mr.. rio,d rs Secretary 0t VA, in favor OF ''us
sell, M,i,s. * Wacdrii the great array c"ntrac
tors. or. ct ahoE. sss yesterday arrested alc
taken 10 Wa-h;n.ton. ot these acceptance
one j. for rgr and Tie other r1r seven ihoGsanc
a,u.rs: ar! 5..h Of Their arc i.S"ea ritho't' o'l
,h9yit4, q al l. to > y, IN 'ia!ailo, Sc: NJ FLOYD
crici,! o.,-. ' ~av We know II two Of Ihes'
accepraares; b. i; i certain tta' they aFe CIR
cularur TO a. immense III a';.
Ii vii he inferred tUl; ll:7 same Fioy'
began his c.lrj career with 49, famous FOR
Smelling .v,.G.e, AID t,,a' a'tsr tie exposure "
tina, specul,,ioa III buchanan. kept him in ollie
in defiance OF the puy..c sentiment, simply be
cause he had not TIE corrage "a dismh nun
Ties. last great exploits iosn' lSeon'oI
and perfect com,ly,.,a o. h.s career.
/, should also be We'll understood that Oh
great object OF secession AMI O." movement 70
the des,ruc.i.i ~ ;hc 6 svrsll.,ui has Deeu {
hide tbese gigantic robberies. The Adn''i''S;'a
ton of NJ Buchl.au l. rotten II every po'"'
andi: is highly p-obih'' cia' there "a trnth j
thereport If another .tcit.on OF from one t
,sp millions in the Treasury Department h'si
vacated by tina: eminent secession leader, til
Hon. Howell Cobb Honest a6e Lincoln ~
not tase the rens Of power moment TOO 500;
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02
Nr. F.iuco!a's First Cabinet Selection.


We have the permission both of Mr.. Lincoln
and Mr.. ties to say that the latter will occupy
a seat in the new Cabinet. assuming, as think
We may safely do, that the Senate will ratify his
nomination. Its not however, definitely settled
which department will be assigned 10 our worthy
aud patriotic telOw-citizeD OF 81. Louis. As
citizens Of Missouri and lovers of the Union, we
make this announcement with sentiments of g,at.
itude and pride. The President elect, in select
ing the living corner stones of his admin stra-
ton, makes the first selection from this State
In selecting Edward Bates he gives pledge to
the whole country Of the character which he has
resolved to impart TO his administration and poi
icy. Actions, it is said, speak louder than words
and hence the fact which we publish this morn
ing viii be regarded as an mfallibIe sign OF Mr..
Lincoin's purposes. Wemay call these purposes
by two words-conservatism and Union. Ii de-
signs in anv way inimical to the South were en-
tertained, Mr.. Bates would not have been selec-
It'd Tor place in the new administration; and it.
by some inconceivabe bunder, he were selected
TO aid in carving cut such policy, need
hardly say that he would peremptorily reject the
offer. A iull tree and candid interchange OF
sentiments and opinions took place between both
gentlemen, aud the result, We are happy to state,
is mutually satisfactory. Their unatim;ty is the
cacic VI tHt WHICH VT. Bat'c
is to bear TO Mr. Lincoln's administration.
The fact is pregnant with another impor,an:
lesson. The Union will not be dissolved during
the four years commencing on the 18th Of March,
unless all the legitimate powers which the Gov
eminent shall be able 10 exercise shall prove in
adequate 10 avert the calamity. Mr.. Lincoln
and his coadutors in the Cabinet will enter Office
with the resolution OF preserving the Union a,
all hazards This will doubtless enrage the trait.
ors all the more, but it will at the same time give
sense of confidence to the great body of the
people South as well "a North. There is little
danger that the boundaries OF the Republic viii
be narrowed during Mr.. Lncoln's term.-S
Louis Democrat
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

SuICIDK.-An Irishman, named David Tobin,
was sent to Jail, by Judge Bagg. for forty days.
for having committed an assault on Johanna
Smith. His time expired one day last week, and
he left the jail On Monday morning he was
found in the barn al the Jail, alrnos, frozen, hav-
ing slept there all night, in default OF better
place. He was taken in doors and revived, and
was employed about the premises at light work.
Yesterday morning he was engaged in shaking
carpets and during the day was sent to the barn
to perform some work there, and not making his
appearance at evening, was found in the barn,
hanging suspended to post of a partition, be
tween the stalls Of the COW and the horse. dead.
He was about thirty five years old. The Cor
oner's inquest will probably arrive at facts as to
his relatives, &c.-Det. ADJ.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

Mn. NIcHoLsos's SPEECH. - Mr.. Ncholson's
speech Vas vastly inferior in matter and tone to
that OF his colleague, Andrew johnson. It was
1, hating performance throughout, half secession
and half Union, with Pro-Slavery direction,
showing him TO be under the manipulation Of
Nessrs Sliden, Davis, and tn. Disunion mana
game, ont are now unable to control their own
work, when !. has become desperate and dam
gerous. The sharp apd honest old tailor beat
tie laWyer al hollow
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

OFFICIAL FAREWELL OF GEN. CAss. On
Wednesday, Judge Black entered upon his duties
as Secretary OF State. Gen. Cass introduced his
successor to zach of the Clerks Of the Depart
ment, and then briefly addressed them:
"Permi, me, gentlemen" he said, "to return
my thanks TO all of you for your good conduct
and the able manner in which you have dschar-
ged your duties for the whole period in which
have been associated with you in this Depart
ment, and to express my conviction that when
my friend and successor, TO whom l have just
presented you, retires from Office, he will have
equal cause TO be satisfied with you. And now
permit me to take each of you by the hand and
wish you all prosperity hereafter"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

Ur MApg IlINSELF.--AH admire seitmade
man. when he does his work sci, aid makes "a
man II himself Slah . IU9n i. Andrew john
sou, Of Tennessee, nho mao. toe great Southerr.
Union speech, Few DAYS since.
Johnson is native g. North carolina, and
was brought mp t, lo~ u If his home early,
and with his kit-goose, Y-e---p-ard, shears and
thin.lle tr.mpci" fry, house to house, ill
he found himself 1T Nem3.i-. Here he found
a debating ciety and 'nar':.ia wife. He could
then re;,ner READ uor WIT. son after lis mar
riage h. ioii lis Wit iI,t -.. must open 4
school. .Wha: do you 'ssan," srii she - You
m, - open school, ana r''i - to j.. aud learn
tn read aud write 81 ~ ~ ari iHdrcw b.
came an apt 81 olir. lie d.opt tie shears, aud
become a Legislator. then "a Governor, then a
Senator, and finally be Ia, -aown himself better
thai, all rhree-a pat,io., ard a prudent, firm
aud sensible man.
All Andrew.' prosperity sprsng from going 70
a vonan's schoo,. ati having good teacher.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

APprAsaSCE or EHE NEA"EgS At no pre-
vious session, a. least s'ucc that .. 1887, mas
there assembled at the SCAT OF Government, g
finer ltChir. body %; men, thar these who cn-
tered thu day upon taei, duties. We have Lad
All opportunity of observing every Legislature
WHICH has sat in Michigan, sire. she was mem
Der o. the Federal Union, except th" tiIst-that
of 1887, and we we're Yesterday struck most
savorat,y. with the comparison Of tbc present
body Of men, with the past. Without doubt
then exc,!lcuc, vii: 60 farther ;tan looks, and
viii 4. s.l,,. rate it-el in acts
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

A sfssro. wITHoCT LlH!T. - THIS Il Tie
frs, oc,-.slou s,uee I-ao, period of eleven
yea,s, ah,u the p, oh oi Michigan have seen
6t 20 ;rs-t their own Representative acting
al, der, AMI no:ud by soleme OATH, t" 81, 10"
much tim, i neediul ~ which 20 transact the
business al making laws. While the Emited
nav and III, limited .commoda;ions %! Lansing
E,.bi .he presumption thai the session VIII be
ne.dles-ly protr4c,ed Yet the people expect that
sufficient tirc will hc taken in which 70 act prt-
dent,, and considerably.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

A NoDFsr DEnAsp-A correspondent of the
Charleston Mercury lays his proposition for q
e;tlemeut, as follows:
And what guarantees should Salty the South I?
In my estimation, nothing short of amendments
TO the Constitution that would make slavery legal
and perpetual in every State in the Union, and
upon every foot of Territory that now belongs,
or ever shall belong to the United StatesL
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02
Mr. Weed aud the PresiIsnt Elect.
Upon his return from his Springfield visit, Nh

Upon his return from his Springfield visit, Mr.
Weed SAYS editor:ay in the Albany .joar.a,.
% Since the newspapers have made our recent
visit 10 Springfield the occasion Of remark. il
may not be improper 10 say that al interview
with Mr. Lincoln has copairloeG ard strength ned
our confidence in hiS fitness for the high position
he is to occupy; OF hi> eminent qualifications fo-
the great trust reposed ia hiI; OF his ell .hjeued
appreciation OF the difficulties and Dangers that
surrounds US; of hs desire that tie Free
States, il in anything delrqu.nr sloUlj
fulfill their constitutional duties: a.. his de
ternuation to gui-r. IRON. FL 'c S'.'r-.
an enforcement al 90. Laws sut 30 i,..ca
10 tine Consriru'ion auo finals. l ;i-
earnest al infexib'e ievoi 81 - 9, prrcirls-
and sympathics oi i.,pa'I.., ani-T'
Thr American pro. .c II nnt nIse Cause so
far a. the head ali heart OF Ahr.ti i'n Li--'-
are concerned tn ie-fc- ,hc ctHGac C. r... ii-ye
re,osed H. him H. i not on.y U".--- aud
trriv." hat Ire = calab.-ca C:bie - l.' !Irse-5
sense oi the term tic las raj uacp ard
thought much ut Government. liz atd.s di.--t
ing it, theory .."! IIIuc' pc. ti'- nIu.. : ~
once philosophi,a aId praci.cd lie sees al
who go there. hear al. Jhev have 80 LAY, tuas
freely wit, ever nd,. reads wbat-grr J. "rften
TO him but thinks and acts b. I.iH.-,H rid ttl
himself. oui oBi, reg-ci j.. that I'd. Lincoln
could not have taken the ho'rG OF state. A. sue
cessor to Nj BactandI,. "a the hr-J MouJa} ~
December"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

RELic-Tic compass which vas used o,
Roger Williams ia his journey when blnishei
from Nsssachmso'-, II, oc was recently. in the
possession of Mrs. Harriet Brown. of Providence.
Ii Is iaade OF brass, nearly three inches in diane
ter, containing the needle, and card exhbtirs
the small sun.,l.ai. With this, Williams direc
ted his steps through the wilderness and snows
ot winter in 1857. suffering from the intense coi
and constant hunger. The little relic has oeer
remarkably well preserved. and was used in
cent survey Of the buriai ground of the Williams
family
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

THs EXCITEMENT AT PITrsBU KGH.-Tbe u
multi at Pittsburgh shows plainly enough how
Northern feeling sets, on the subject ct South
Carolina treason. and Buchanans completely
therein A general uprising took place at that
city last week on Monday, caused by the an
nouacement that number OF heavy ordinance
was TO be shipped from The Allegheny Arsenal
IN noints AT the South where there were new
forts not yet mounted, and where the secessionis=
could get them The Government ~ Washing
ment was called upon 20 coultermind the order
"a there we're indications that the people would
resist their removal.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

MILLS BURNED.-On Thursday morning. last,
the Touring mill Of Vim. Seyfirdt, situated IN
Iittabawasse, about eight miles from this city,
was discovered TO be on fire, and notwithstand-
Ing the efforts OF the citizens, the Touring mi
with its contents, togethe, with the saw mil al
tached, were entirely consumed. There was
about 1000 bushels of wheat in the Touring NIL
AT the time-60o bushels OF which belonged ~
Seyfflardt, and the balance to customers and de-
posters. The loss viii be severely felt by the
whole surrounding country. Loss $4,000
Sagiaa~ Republican, Dee. ~.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02
From the y. Y. Evenog Post
Project TO Capture Fort Monltrie.
The Chariesfonians Erecting Hostile Batterie.

The following letter, from the wife Of an officer
stationed at Fort Moult,ie, j. calculated to send
a thrill through the heart Of every American
We fear that President Buchanan ard bis Sec
rotary OF War are storing up a terrible retribu-
ton for themselves and those whose treasonable
conduct they encourage:
FORr MoULrRIE, Dec. IL, 1850.
DIAN: / feel too indignant. can
hardly stand the way in which this weak little
garrison is treated by the heads of the govern.
ment. Troops and proper accommodation are
positively refused, and Yet the Commander has
orders TO hold and defend the fort. Was ever
such a sacrifice ian intentional snc) knoxn?
The Secretary has sent several office at q fer
ent times TO inspect here, as ii that helped II
is a mere sham to make believe he will 30 some
thing In the meantime a crisis is very near
am TO 20 To Charleston the first Of the week
will not 90 any farther If | can help it.
Within a few DAYS hear-aId from 80
many sources that We cannot doubt it-that the
Charle-tonians are erecting two batteries. one
Just opposite to us, at the village of Mount Pleas
ant. and another on this end Of the island and
they dare the Commander TO inteieIe while they
are getting ready To fight Sir'y men. L. this
weak little fort / suppose President Buchanan
and Secretary Floyd intend the southern CO1ied-
eracy to be cemented with the blood OF this brave
little garrison.
These names should be banded down to tie
end of time.
When the last man is shot down, ! pre'ume
they will think o; sending troops the soldiers
here deserve great credit-thouah they knos
what an unequal number is coming to massacre
them, yet they are in good spirits and viii fight
them desperately. Our Commander SAYS be nev-
er saw such brave little band. feel desperate
myself Our only hope is in God. Ny love 70
father and all Your affectionate
SISTER
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

Coon Excuse The v Y. Herd!d says that
Buchanan is rot a traitor but simply a coward.
The writer had il from the tronhh z lips o. the
old craven himself, that h. dared not reinforce
Col Anderson az Fort Moul,re, for fear of assas-
s;,.,;oo Still he sta in the seat Of Washington!
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

MAD DoGs-It is reported that a mad dog ran
through Main street yesterday morning, and bit
several Of his canine species. II this be true, q
war of determination viii be waged against the
thousand and one worthless ours that run at
large, much to the annoyance Of our Citizens
Jackson Pat.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

STATE ROAD.-We learn from the contractors
upon the Port Huron Bay City and Lansing state
Road, that the labor in this county will ali De
finished as soon as the first of next mOn'h-thus
opening a road direct from 81. Louis, in this
county, to st. Johns, in Clinton.-Grdtiot Ne'r'.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

SERVED HIN RIGHr.-The people Of South.
Carolina, lately hung a book pedler in whose
pack was found copy of Esop, containing the
fable Of the frog which burst bimself, trying to
reach the dimensions of an OK.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02
Swearing In Of the STATE Officers.

The retiring and incoming S,a,. officers as.
sembled at the Office of the Secretary of State,
AZ ten O'Clock on New Years morning, when the
official oath was administered u each, in the fol-
lowing order, by Hon. Nelson g. I-bel, retiring
Secretary Of State: The Governor, Lieut.. Gov
ernor, Secretary OF State, State Treasurer, Au
ditor General, COMMISSIONER of the State Land
Office. The Attorney Geneial, NJ. Epson, and
and Mr.. Gregory, the Superintendent of Public
Instruction were not present
Official courteses we're then briefly exchanged
between the late and present Executive officers,
Ex-Gover.or Wisner taking Gov. Blair cordnaily
by the hand, aud addressing To him "A few peril
nent and appropriate sentences oi cnugralula-
ton. concluding bv reminding him from personal
experience, that
"tpSsN Il. heat tat >--!. -rosu
His Excei.ency, Gov. Blair replied briefly in
the same strain. thanking his predecessor for his
courtesy and cordially. aud fully coucurring in
Itie mont. that I'll. Gnberuutoria chair is not
a bed vi roses. Ire s,.rIc was Witnessed by as
ifany "a could gan access tn the room, and al
though rtc e-tiug, 'rOG, ~ importance, wIs cii-
ur-ly wiihou, prs,euti1n ~ ceremony II was
'n"-t decidedly De.noc. aiicail, and suund,y Re-
;,upiI..au
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

dustrious and worthy officer has never presided
over the Auditor Generals Department since
Michigan became State. and that he richly de-
serves the plaudt of "well done, good and faith
iul public servant"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

APPROPRIATE - An eloquent sermon was
preached at Charleston on Sunday, 10 the mcm-
bers of the Secession Convention, from the text,
Hang all til. Lar and the prophets"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

"0SE MogR UXEoRrUEArE."-Ruth A. North,
81 Cheshire, AlegaH county, aged 10, committed
suicide on the 18th inst, by taking teaspoon.
lul OF strychnine.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

The INAUGURAL--The Inaugural of His E1-
ceIency, Austin Blair, Governor OF Michigan,
will be delivered n, ten O'Clock on Thursday NOR.
~,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-01-02

Among the many agreeable incidents of Hap
py New Years Day, none exceeded the crafty
ing scene AT the Auditor Generals Office.
Asa token of high regard and esteem for the
retiring Auditor General, his Deputy and Clerks
had procured. unknown to the Auditor General,
a splendid silver tea-sett of eight pieces, with
suitable Inscription, which was presented to him,
at an early hour, BY the clerks in his Office.
The rlatcis Meridcn Ware, elegantly wrought
moire antique chasing. 1t was purchased o.
Geo. Doty, Esq of Detroit. The engraving i;
beautifully executed, and reflects great credit
upon the taste and style displayed by Mr.. Doty
in the selection of this truly valuable and appro
pirate gift.
The plate consists of coffee pot, tea pct, waite,
pot, sugar bowl, slop-bowl. cresmer, salver, and
water piIchcr-the last named piece is of pure
silver, and on it is engraved the following in
Scr;Dtjon
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-31
nI.nmbnrEnrIon non de- Fleet.

While the Naval Fleet lay Of Fortress
Monroe, part Of the time was occupied by
the officers in accustuming the men to dis
embarking and embarking, that they might
fall into no confusion when called to do it
upon the Southern coast. A correspondent
Of the the Tribune thus describes tie opera
ton:
The aids of the boats and crews of the va
rious men-oT-wHr was CaIIeu IUuU rvy-ur'rvHS'--
and the various commanders readily Promis-
ed every assistance. Gen. Sherman there
upon issued an order that the entire force
should be disembarked in order Of Battle,
every man in heavy marching order. The
tffufIy provided, were manned by crews
from the men-of-war, and by eertsin old surf
OOatmen who had been shipped fol that pur-
pose. A number of efficient crews were also
found among the soldiers themselves, many
Ofwhom, from the New England States, es-
pecialy, know far more ofthe manipulation
of the oar, than Of the handling os the mus
ket.
Few more beautiful sights have fallen under
the observation of your correspondent. The
day was bright and clear; the last nights
breeze had impaired sufficient vitality to the
water to bring into existence waves, if not
huge, unwieldy and undesirable, at least
brisk and vigorous enough to demand the
constant care of the sailor managers of the
boats, and to impart just enough OF imagined
danger TO make the soldier passengers most
teverishly anxious. The entire list of boats
could not be enumerated save by hundreds
the most picturesque and gracefully beauti-
ful of which were the 35 or 40 men-of-wars'
boats with their sV arthy, uniformed crews. |
Most of these were eight cared and ten-oared |
boats; and the ease, rGpidity, and consum-
mate, because unconscious, grace with which |
thsy were handled, was the sub, ect of en-
thusiastic admiration Of the thousands of |
passengers on the many vessels, whose most |
active part in the duties of the day was
simply to admire.
The debarkation was ACCOMPLISHED in a /
short time, the troops reaching
the shore in good order; gaining tbs dry /
sand with their powder and equipments dry,
aud instantly forming in line Of battle on the
shore to repel an imaginary foe. The re-
turn to the ships was achieved with even
greater speed-the soldiers all rode with ease
and safety, were safely placed on board their
vessels, and the sailors departed
Ifter reciprocal cheers. No serious accident
narred the Opportune rehearsal, though
ew soldiers got wet jackets from the in
ruding spray, and few others who chose
o wade rather than to wait got their boots
full of salt water
This preliminary Decentralization of the
oldiers was most happy thought, snd so
much was learned; 30 many useful hints I'M
'roved, and so much necessary stssdiness
nd confidence was impaired to the men,
hat the highest officers, both Of naval and
rmy service in charge of the expedition, as
srt that to-day's experience has been worth
ven weeks delay.