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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01

through the Gulf States lying idle, simply be-
cause white men could not work there, and they
had no surplus of the black race to occupy and
till the soil ard that as Cotton was king" and
England must have tiff they could import di-
rect and cultivate their nov unused fields, they
would have all the world completely at their
mercy.
The above are facts, absolute facts. and your
readers may rely upon them implicitly. Let me
add in connection with the above, that where
there is one spy sent South from the North,
there are hundred employed North working
for the South. have all the details of this in
famous movement, and know that these spies
and traitors still hold Office in Washington
They fiil high places in New York and other cit
les and while assuming to be Union men, they
are daily and hourly striking at the very vtals OF
the Northern heart.
Let the North arouse itself, and let it under
stand that all who cannot swear positively that
they are for us, are positively against us. Let
them see to it, that the sacred pOrticoes of the
National Capitol are protected from the attacks
OF an INSCRIPTIONS foe, who openly proclaim that
the only true Republic is an absolute Slave Re-
public; and let them concentrate at once such
an overwhelming force close TO the grave of the
great Father Of his Country, that JEFF. Davis and
his insolent myrmidons dare not lift a finger
against it. JASPER.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01

took them in charge, however, and dispatched
them BY carriage TO Cockey svie. point thirteen
miles from Baltimore, as had already been stated
While waiting here they heard the whistle of
locomotive engine, and asked the landlord of the
hotel where they were stopping il train had
lately reached that poHt from the North. He
replied that it had, and that there were $500
men jgst over the hill. Apprehensive that this
might be force of Secessicnists, the messengers
were about changing their course, when they
learned that the troops were from PENNSYLVANIA
As the messengers were intrusted with :nstruc-
tions from Gen. Scott To Gov. Curtin ordering
demonstration upon Baltimore, in view of the
disturbances there, they authorized the officer in
command of this force TO push ahead, and taking
an engine fastened forward to Chambfsburgh,
where they found 8, 500 more Pennsyvanians
making their way to Philadelphia These troops
were ordered to Join the detachment at Cockeys
vile, and in all probability by the present time
the force which had thus augmented has been
further increased TO 0,OO0 or Il, 900, for these
messengers report that the PENNSYLVANIA border
was thoroughly alive with enthusiasm, and de-
termination to revenge those who had been
struck down 10y the mob in the streets o: Belli
more. Almost every male in the smaller towns
had enlisted and all were determined 20 march
directly on Baltimore. These facts and the posi-
tive orders Of Gen. Scott to Gov Curtin to make
a demonstration in force upon Baltimore render
the telegram received this morning to the effect
that the uoop> az Cockeysrille had been ordered
back to Harrisburg, exceedingly improbable.
We also learn through the same channel by
which We receive this information, that orders
have been dispatched to England by the Gov.
ernment for twenty Armstrong guns, which
NAV be expected to arrive here at early dly
A gentleman who left Washington at O'clock
on Sunday last, advises US hat the Georgetown
Heights were held BY troops Of the regular army.
Great anxiety was felt with regard to a want Of
provisions All supplies were cut IF by the
secessionists, and drove Of cattle had been in
tercep,ed at the Long Bridge across the PotO-
mac. Our informant arrived at Annapolis juno
rion, fifteen miles from Annapolis, where he
learned that the 9TH Regiment. from New York.
with detachment OF 100 Massachusetts soldiers
and portion Of unarmed troops from Pennsyl
vania had reached Annapolis on ferry boat from
Ferryve, opposite Havre de Grace. The rail
road from Annapolis junction TO Washington was
open, but he could not saw whether it was open
from Annapolis 20 the junction. There were
rumOrs that the track had been torn up.
From the gentleman who gave US this imfOr-
nation, we learn that Mr.. WinaDs. the Baltimore
millionaire. had advanced s5O0,UO0 to the Con-
tederate authorities, $500 900 to the State OF
Maryland and that he has his whole force OF
~oIkmen a, present engaged in the manufacture
of pixies. which may be designed for service in
the streets of Baltimore
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01

WHY DID NOT THE FLEkT Rfr.FoKCE FoRT
SUMTER!-Ths is question which Is evidently
asked and answered without due consideration
of the facts of the case. The probability is that
the commander OF the expedition acted with
cOnsummate prudence in not nazirding his ships
in an impraciicable undertaking. Ii is nos pret-
ty well known that ships of war are not able 10
cope with well constructed and heavily armed
land batteries. The Duke OF wellington, who
g excellent authority on all such matters, stated
in the British House Of Lords on the occasion
Of the presentation Of vote OF thanks To Ad
mira StopfOsd, after the celebrated lombard
m.nt of st. Jean de Acre by the British fleet
that "fOur heavy guns in battery are fully able
TO contend with seventy four gun-ship." Now
the harbor Of Charleston is entirely surrounded
by heavy batteries, constructed according TO the
most approved plans, and rendered shot-proof
by complete casting of iron. 1t is probable
that these batteries reserved their fire in the
hopes that the steamers would venture near
enough to be sunk :or. blown up by few dIschsr
ges. In the absence of explanations about tie
conduct of the fleet, we are inclined TO tbirk
thut the course which has been pursued was the
wisest aud best that could be taken under the
peculiar circumstances OF the case.-Det. 1ri.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01
FORNEY On THE NEW POLICY OF
THE ADMINISTER ALTON.

In view of the events of the last few days, the
editor of the PhiIadelphis Press expresses his
sentiments as follows
81 am a man of peace. As l said, have
begged tor il in these columns and in this city,
as YOU have begged for it at your homes almos,
on my knees But, are there not calamilies
worse than war: l. not the destruction of our
Union by those who have TO gratitude for the
past, and no respect tor the future, worse than
any war: Shall We not save il before it is too
late: But, how BY committing the case to
brave servants, who, having offered all fair meas
ures OF amty and peace, must now be asked to
enforce the laws ard to protect the public prop
erty: II from this act war is to follow, better
that il should come in that way than that war
should be forced upon Us by successful traitors
" hat American would not rather sacrifice his
life in defending his flag than be struck down by
a remorselcss tyranny, which grew strong and
great because that flag not defended. We
are told that war is inevitable, whatever may be
done by the government, whether it remains
passive, or boldly does its duty. This has been
the cry OF the southern conspirators for months
aud their immense military preparations are
proofs that they sincere in making the proph.
ecy. They will make it, if it is made at all and
when they strike the blow, let il be SO answered
and avenged as to prove that the day for pater.
ing with rebellion has passed, and the hour for
proving that we have government has come
These are warm words, but they come from
hecrt that does not respond to a single instinct
opposed 10 humanity. l have Gene TO the con-
clusions they convey after many painful reflec-
tions. IL is now fearfuly apparent that the ene-
mics TO the country have misunderstood all
peaceful counsel, and that they come to regard
the friends Of the country unequal TO IFS pro
tectiOn or unwilling TO it from the fate that
mpends above it. In this emergency, l call up
on all good men and true to take sides With the
government in the perils before it and our whole
people. If blood shall flow our heart. will
not accuse US, and God will forgive us, because
We are contending for Union and a govern
ment better, and freer, and happier, than any
that has ever hourished since He created the
world"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01
Tn. MONROE DocrRrxE-Tbis doctrine o.

The MONROE DocrRINE.-This doctrine, once
so popular in the South, is likely to be thrust
40 de by the new COnfederscy as useless, in some
circumstances atleast. The Charleston Mercury
SAYS:
''It is the policy Of the Confederate States
TO seek and cultivate the most intimate and
friendly relations with all other slaveholding
States. The Monroe doctrine-the doctrine of
Southern Statesmen when ruling the counsels o:
the United Srates-goes with the dissolution of
the Union of the United States. Cuba is no
longer OF any use to the Southern States as a
counrerpoise to the growing and insOlent ascen.
dency of the North. She may be valuable
friend and ally. The more prosperous and pow.
erful she is the better for the Confederate States
and the wider Spain can extend the institutions
of Cuba over adjacent islands the more worthy
she becomes to be our ally."
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01
A LAWYER TRuMPED-Many wears ago. at

a LAWYER TRUMPED.-Many years ago. al :,
dinner party in Glasgow, there was present a
lawyer of rather sharp practice, fond Of giving
tOasts or sentiments After the cloth was re-
moved and the bottle had gone once or twice
around. the ladies withdrew 10 the lighter
pleasures Of the drawing room-all but one
very plain old maid. She remained behind.
and. as the conversation began to get little
masculine, our friend of the long robe y was
anxious to get rid of the ' ancient and for
this purpose rather prematurely asked MIR.
Thrumbs the privilege of giving a toast. This
being granted he rose and gave the old toast
of - honest men and bonnie lasses.' The toast
was drank with all the honors. when the dame
who was sitting next the lawyer, rose from her
seat, gave the lawyer a pike in the ribs with
the end Of her finger, and having said, MIR
-. that toast neither applies to you nor ne,
left the room.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01
From he Cleveland He, aid q. Saturday.
Horrible Aecldent-A Man Ground 20 Pieces
by the Cars.

This morning at about o'clock, as the Cleve.
land and Pittsburg locomotive Meteor was back
ing up to the shops from the depot after bring
ing in the morning tran a laborer named John
Frank, was instantly killed at the foot of Wood
street. He was crossing the track diagonally,
with his back to the approaching engine, when
he was struck. So complete wreck is seldom
seen he was rolled along the track for a rod OF
more. under the wheels OF the tender and brakes,
crushing the body to jelly. Scarcely bone
half foot in length was left whole both leg.
were broken in half dozen places and the whole
body left a shapeless mass of flesh aud clothing
at the side of the track
Frank was German, about 80 or 35 years of
age. He lived on Coartlaad street, west side,
where he leaves wife aud FIVE or six children.
He is said to have been a steady, faithful man.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01

THE GIANT AROUSED The giant is aroused.
The millions of the loyal, Union-loying North
have stretched and snapred asunder, one
man, the himsy withes that held bound their
patriotism under the pretense OF being fiaternal
bonds. Having country te be saved, and shall
we save il? asks Mr.. Lincoln; and before the
words Of his proclamation have been read, the
patriots fire kindles in every heart, aud from
cities, towns and villages. and country over, the
lightning flies to bear their clear ard quick re
sponse. The North has been long suff- ing and
tolerant even TO its traitors, but when Sumter
was attacked, and the flag which has never
known dishonor was struck there was end to
patience and tolerance and peace
The stab at his heart has but aroused the giant
II will be fatal only to the puny arms which deal
the traitorous blow-Neu York World.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01
REMARKABLE EULOGY.
The Richmond Examiner of April lst has

The Richmond Examiner of April lst has an
elaborate and growing eulogy of FLOYD. 1t
says:
''A who have attended to the developments
Of the last three months, and know ansht OF the
movements of M Buchanan Administration up to
the time of Fioyd's resignation, will justify the
assertion that the Southern Contederacy would
not and could not be in existence at this hour
but for the action Of the late Secretary of War.
The plan invented by Gen. Scott to stop seces-
sion was like all campaigns devised by him,
very able in its details and nearly certain of
success The southern States are full of forts
and arsenals, commanding their rivers, and
strsgetic points. Gen. Scott desired to transfer
the army of the United States to these forts as
speedily and quietly as possible. Had he sue
cecded in doing so. revolution would have been
paralzyed in the whole South, and the subms
sonst party would have ben organized on a
very different footing from what We now know.
The Southern States could not have cut off CON-
mCnica,ion between the government and the
fortresses without great feet, which they can
not build for years, or take them by land with
out one hundred thousand men, many hundred
millions of dollars, many a campaign, and
many bloody seige. Had Scott been able to
get those forts in the condition he desired them
10 De, the southern COnIeueracy WOulu not now
exist.
But the cooperation of the Secretary of
War is necessary TO the movement of troops I;
and in lieu Of co operating, the Secretary OF
War thwartcd, objected, resisted, and forbade.
Every day saw the battle fought in Buchanan S
Cabinet and every day the solitary champion OF
the South was forced closer to the wall That
day came when he was fairly beaten. Nothing
was LETT for the Secretary but to 60 to the
block; but he contrived to do so as a hero sur
renders his keep, or his ship, when resistance
can no longer be made; he blew himself and
bis enemies up all at once in the air. He re-
signed, but not with stealth or shame; he resigned
with clap of thunder. While the Administra.
ton gvidg the orders for the military occu-
patton of the Southern country, it was actually
in negotiation with the Commissioners of South
Carolina. This fact, if made clearly manifest,
sufficiently unveiled the design and the charac-
ter OF the Cabinet, and, causing his recognition
to turn on that specification, the Secretary drew
the eyes of the entire world on that one focus
! The Southern leaders awoke to sense of their
position, and perceving that if they gave week
respite tc plot actually in Course of execution,
they are hopeessly lost. they sent over the cOun
| try the orders which led to the popular seizure
OF all the forts in the South except twO."
If the cowardly traitor is satisfied to rest hi:
memory upon a confession Of per6dy ike the
above, 10 one will envy him the privilege.
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From the Washington Q,sa) Weekly Press, April l.
COld-biO0ded Murder of Freemen In Mis-
sissippi.

Mr.. George n. Krahl, living in Clay township
in this county, has received letter from a
brother now in Ohio, who has been travelling ia
the South and was witness TO one of those scenes
o! cold -blooded murder which have been OF such
frequent occurrence since the commencement of
political troubles between the two sections Mr.
krahl permits 10 make the following extracts
from his brothers letter.
81 have been for sOne time travelling in the
Southern States, visiting cities. and endeavOring
TO become acquainted with southern manners and
customs. l left home with the expectation of
remaining until spring, but political excitement
is so intense that it is not Safe Tor a Northern
man TO remain on southern shores. A man can
not remain with safety. 1t is no uncommon Oc
currsnce TO hang Men by the neck tor no earthly
cause whatever, save that they were Lincoln
The day before left Natchez two
men came down the river and landed on the
wharf boat load of corn. No sooner had they
landed than their principles were demanded by
the Vigilance Committee, and they, being bold
fellows swung their hats and gave three cheers
for Lincoln. The Committee seized them, and
took them across the river to the Louisiana
shore, and hung them to a tree. l saw their
bodies there the next day. Their corn was ad.
vertised the next morning to be sold for the ben.
eft OF the State, but no word was said in regard
to those men. o! how l lOnged to speak boldly
to them about such things. i was bursting with
indignation, but had let one word escape from
my lips, or showed by my looks or actions that
was opposed to such proceedings, my life would
have paid the forfeit"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01

A NOVEL DlvoRcE.-The Deputy Marshal.
Joe Colley, was seated in the Mayors Office yes
terday morHiug, when man and his wife enter
ed and inquired for the Mayor. Joe asked their
business, when they both stated that they wan
ted divorce, aud begged his Honor fer Gods
sake to give them the writing. The woman
said she was tired of supporting lazy lubb4l
like her man, as she had been doing for years
and be said she haa taken boarder, a fellow
with big whiskers that he did not like and would
not stand, SO they concluded to secede in peace
Cooley listened to their statement and gave then
an order OF John New for divorce, with which
they departed in great glee.-Isdianapolis Sen
tinel, March 80.
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w ashInofnn- Ami

Washington, April 4.
The Hon. John Minor Bolts, Of Virginia. has
had an inverview of several hours with the Pres
ident he says that "Mr. Lincoln is a man of
very strong sense: has clear head, fine heart
and that it is in the right place. That he is an
undOubted patriot, and he has no doubt wharev-
er hut that Mr.. Lincoln will make the best Pres
ident We have had for many years" Such an
opinion from one whose all-pervading hove oi
country ia prover bial s worth something = at this
crisis. Mr.. Bolts seeks no favor from the Ad
mnistratiOn. His highest aspirations are for the
salvation of this Union, and the maintenance oi
the Constitution as our fathers gave It.
He regards the policy oil the President as wise
just and patriotic, and one which will ultimately
command the appreciation OF the people in all
sections
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01

A PARTISAN SHARPEa-There j. a Partisan
dandy. who. we think rather outdid Connect
cut C had at his residence complete
costume of groom. When Offering an a'ten-
ton to one OF the fair sex he used 10 say -
Permit me TO send you boquet by my black
servant He then repaired to bis earret, took
out his blacking bottle, pol shed hi iace and
hants. put on his livery aud knocked at the
ladv's door, Here be said ..are some fiOw-
ers sent by ma-ter to Madame" he had spent
the last five francs in the purchase. Madame
was 80 dtlighted with the present that she pre-
sented louis to the bearer. That i a clear
pocketing Of the dollars, and a ladys favor
into the bargain.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01

The Troops AT SEA-Tbe soldiers dispatched
in the steamers Atlantic, Illinois and Baltic, had
larger allowance of full cartridges that have
ever been supplied to troops leaving the New
York station. Ii is estimated that. We're ali the
troops kept firing for eight weeks, at the rate OF
twenty six shots for every hour i'll each day and
night, the bullets sent with them would not be-
exhausted The quality of those Cartridges may
be surmised from the fact, that at a late parade
drill Of two con panies of infantry in Washing
ton, of two hundred and si1ty-txo shots fred in
rapid succession. only three missed. And these
NAV have been occasioned by little rust in the
pieces, which, it may be stated, are also the best
knovn.-N. !. Com. Ady.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01
THE AMERICAN FLAG.
By J. r. DRAKE.

When freedom from her mountain height,
Cnfurled her standard to the air,
She tore the azure robe Of night,
And set the stars of glory there,
She mingled with its gorgeous dyes,
The milky baldrick of the skies.
And striped its pure celestial white,
With streakings OF the morning light;
Then, from his mansion in the sun,
She called her eagle bearer down,
And gave unto his mighty hand
The symbol Of her chosen land.
Majestic monarch of the cloud
Who rear'st aloft thy regal form,
To hear the tempest trumping loud,
And see the lightning lances driven,
When strides the warrior Of the storm,
And rolls the thunder drum Of heaven;
Child Of the sun! to thee is given
To guard the banner Of the free,
To hover in the sulphur smoke,
To ward away the battle stroke,
And bid its blending shine afar,
Like rainbows in the cloud Of war,
The harbingers Of victory.
Flag OF the brave! thy folds shall fly
The sign of hope and triumph high,
When speaks the signal trumpet tone,
And the long line comes cleaning on,
Ere yet the life blood, warm aud wet,
Has dimmed the glittering bayonet,
Zach soldiers eye shall brightly turn
To where thy meteor gleries burn,
And as his sprnging steps advance,
Catch war and vengeance from the glance;
And when the cannon's mouthings loud,
Weave, in wild wreaths, the battle shroud,
And cory sabers rise and fall,
Like shoots Of flame OH midnight's pail
There shall thy victor glances glow,
Ard covering foes shall sink below
Each gallant arm that strikes beneath
That awful messenger of death.
Flag of the seas! on oceans wave
Thy stars shall glitter DER the brave,
When death. careering on the gale,
Sweeps darkly round the bellied sail
And frighted waves rush wildly back,
Before the broadsde's reeling rack:
The dying wander Of the sea
Shall look at once to heaven and thee,
And smile to see thy splendor Hy,
In triumph DER his closing eye.
Flag of the free hearts only home!
By angel hands to valOr given,
Thy stars have lit the welkln dome,
And all thy hues were born in heaven.
Forever float that standard sheet!
Where breathes the foe but falls before u
With Freedoms soil beneath our feet,
And Freedoms banner waving Ger US!
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01

AFIGHr-A rencontre occurred at the Ballard
House, Richmond, Va, on the 30th, between
Hugh s. Gsllaher, contractor at Fort Calhoun,
and Col. Joseph Segur, the former having dis
charged pistol at the latter without damage.
On the following day GaIlaher accidentally sbo.
himself, and will die.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01

NAruRAL.-The Washington correspondent of
the Richmond Enquirer ascribes the recent at
tempt TO revolt in the pententiary, to the fact
that the convicts learned that :. they were about
to b. transferred TO the keeping of Black Re
publican warden" The hatred of rascals for
Black Republicans is natural enough,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01

Down on SPIRIT RAPPINGs.-The PenDsylVa-
MIA Legislature. by a vote Of 90 to ii, have
passed an act making spirIt-rapping for gain or
lucre, punishable by fine or Imprisonment
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-05-01
Where the War Strength Lies-PopUiatIOn
OF Three Glasses of Stat.s-s

From the St louis emocrat.
correspondent has kindly furnished US the
following highly suggestive and important sta
iistics.
The white population OF those States which
have responded TO the cal Of the President, is
as foilows.