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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-02-27
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For Associate Justice Of the Supreme Court,
RANDOLPH NJ A n \ | n G
OF OAKLAND.
The Jua,eaE ELECTION.

The Republican party never looked better in
Michigan than to-day.
II the convention is a criterion OF the home
feeling, the elements OF the party united,
harmonious and jealous.
The nomination of Judge Manning, was almost
a foregone conclusion, and of course his name
produced -, nothing but harmony.
The resolutions passed by the convention, en-
bodiei Just, timely and sensible views, against
the promulgaton of which, no true Republican
could except.
True sagacity dictates, in all public proceed
ings, to say what is to be said clearly, plainly,
explicitly, and to stop when that ia said. In
these respects the resolutions passed on Wednes-
day last models.
There is nothing to embsrrass the eleciin
April with the Republicans The Loco
exert themselves the seventh
combine with themselves that
pleased to term the conserval ents of the
Republican party, but they viii lind. when the
time comes, that the Republican party itself, is
the conservatism of the Union-of the Constitu-
tiaH0f the Government.
1ftRe slight differences OF views upon which
Iocoioccism base its wild hopes ofsuccess actual
iyexist, they relate to measures and not oprinci-
PIES and are utterly insignificant the sinister
purpose of breaking up the party as they are
unavaabla1Dw creating dissension or cold
ness in the ranks
No,wi; ST. idiu the auspices under which We
enter GO 'Vitci, canpalgu al Pa ust De prepared
to expect "A loui cxui-''iof on the part Of Loco
focos, when he result rs made k,own over the
falling off in the majority Between November
and April. e-pecialiy after Presidential Cant
paign. there always will be falling of in ma
jorities, dependent upon, and proportionate with
the aggregate vote. Cirzens DO not turn GU, to
township meeting as they turn out 10 vote for
President. Voters do not travel to get home,
nor shape their business not to leave home q,
township meetings as they do at Presidential
election They do not make the same sacrifices
to be present They DO not make the same eff.
fort to get their neighbots ont. Their work
keeps them baok-a storm keeps them back, OF
they are influenced perhaps by an unpalatable
local nomination.
We shall elect Judge Manning by handsome
majority, due to his character aud capacity, az a
pure, enlightened and incorrnptble Judicial off.
Ger, which will be greater instead Of less, FROM
the fact that all Republicans secure Of the
result, but we hope and trust not SO secure as to
allos the Locofocos TO bring their conservative.
hybrid candidate, up within the range of ten
thousand majority.
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out of Prison, and thus earn a restoration to the
milder treatment and the qualified liberty Of the
School" These remarks OF the Honorable Re.
corder, are well worthy Of the consideration of
the managers of Reformatory and Penal snstitu.
tons e. roug hout the land. There should be in
all Reformstory movements looking toxsrds self
control, self support, and | cannot see where
this could be SO advantageously accomplished a
by this grade of Penal and Reiormatory Insti,u.
tons. Ii wodli not be necessary for every pupil
in crime to take the fill course. Some might
be prepared TO begin with the milder Reiorma,o-
~, or the intermediate Institution; others again
nigh, be required TO begin with the lowest step.
while very many would only be called 10 60 to
the Agricultural Colony.
All OF these steps would help each o,her-ss.r
would operate in the higher grades, lest they
should 20 down 10 lower order, while hopeful.
ness would urge on the lower grades to more
advanced standing-nor would there be but
step TO be taken at a time; step from the Pris.
on To the intermediate School or Reformato-y.
one step from the intermediate Institution TO the
freedom Of the Agricultural Colony, and ona
step more TO the world.
l.. A. M
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-02-27

Mr.. SEwAED's Position. = The Washington
correspondent of the Boston Daily 4drertiser
gives the following account of III. Stewards po-
sition:
The pressure has been very strong on the
Republicans to yield TO something like Mr.. Crit
tenden's measures, but il is of no use When
people press Gov. Seward to this, in order TO
save the country, he replies Gentlemen, you
think can save the country by sacrificing nv
sell. Suppose l we're to save the country as YOU
wish, should have put an end to my power for
good or evil forever. / shall have TO 60 back 10
Auburn aud amuse myself with writing history
tor the Fest o; my lie. l am not 80 blind 10 ex-
perience as to suppose that can both sacrifice
myself and remain leader at the same time
Vow. do You want me to retire from public life =
ihe answer Is Of course, No, Governor, We
can't do without you Then,' returns he, you
must let NE save the Union in my own way"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-02-27

UNION DISsoLUrIoy.-The Secessionists 90
about the streets OF I" ash ngton, Baltimore ard
Richmond raving at their i'll luck in Virginia and
Tennessee. They eadeavor to counterfeit lis
effort by asserting taat a. IL was only question
betveen immediate Secession, and Secession by
and by" IL is not true. The question was be-
tween Union and DIsGNIoS. Nothing but the
andomi,able Union sentiment among the people
aehesved the triumph which has astonished the
NEST saguine.
The Disun'onists nave one hope lett Ii is
tnse she Republicans viii, oy their hostility 10
aDd denunciation of the efforts of the Rordar
seases for adjustment, drive those States over
INTO the Secession Camp. But the hope is un
founded. Republicans will not consent TO treat
9TH armed Traitors. bu, they are always ready
% meet TO hear and to consult With those who
tns,' votes and acts. prove their loyalty to
- Uaion.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-02-27

WHY A COMMISSION WAS WITHHELD-Gen.
Weighman, OF the District Of Columbia militia.
refused a commission TO Captain Schaetfer under
the following circumstances: Captain Schaeffsr
had been notified 10 call at General Nightmare
office and receive his commission When he re-
ported himself, General Wegh,man inquired,
u. Mary land were 70 secede, and YOU were or.
cered by your superior 10 make war upon her.
what would you do, Captau?" Capt Scheaffer
promptly responded, Maryland, sir. i. my ma
tive State, and should | ever be in the uufortu-
nate position you have supposed. should resign
my commission" "Ther, Captain, you cannot
have il, rejoined the General Captain Scha. fer
appealed 10 Secretary fiolt and protested 10 such
test being applied 20 him. which, if applied at
all, be Claimed, would vacate four iiiths of the
commissions In the District militia. He declared
that he and his company, the Crack Rae Corps,
were ready TO repel any invasion Of the District
from any quarter whatever, but he could say TO
more. The usual oath he was ready TO take
Mr.. Holt sustained the action Of General W eight.
man, and the case is now pending beore the
President.-Albdns Journal
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Tx CONSPIRACY AGAINST rHs CApIIAI. Gov.
iSsSED-Nany OF the sect ssion organs and their
Northern apoogists have denied that there was
any attack ever contemplated against Washing.
ton. The Augusta Ga, Chronicle d Sentinel.
in its issue Of the l2th, thus confesses VIVA, irs
more wary allies have Gisavowed:
The idea OF seizing the late Federal Capital
has been definitely abandoned, and, that being 50.
re hare no need 10 make iray. unless invaded. or
unless an acknowledgment of our independence
Is refused by the late Union. OF course We
must and will have all the forts, arsenals, &c.
within our dominion, and these must now De at.
tended 10 by the Executive Of the Confederate
States, thus reevi6< the State authority"
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lansing, Tuesday, Ft5 I9, 1851.
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Ingham County Convention.

We did not received the proceedings OF our
County Convention until after our issue OF last
week, and consequently were unable TO publish
them.
The following Resolutions were adopted unan-
mously by the Convention.
Where's. The present crisis in our National
Affairs ilstifes the expression Of our views Oh
the presest occasion;
R.solred. That we re-afirm our adherence TO
the claratiOn Of principles set forth N the INT
caco Platform, and sanctioned by an overwhe!m-
inc vote of the American people IN the recent
election, believing that these principles are
essential to the preservation OF our republican
institutions aud declare in the ianguage oi
that PLATFORM that the federal constitution, the
right Of the State, and the Union Of tne states
must ard shall be preserved.
Resoiped, That the Republican party cherish
a cardinal. habitual and immovable attachment
10 the Union Of the States as formed under tue
federal constitution, watching for its preserv alton
with Jealous anxieties, discuuutenancins What
ever NAV suggest that it can in any event be
abandoned, and indignantly irowning down e'ery
attempt 10 ALLEVIATE any portion OF our cou"uy
+ ON the rest.
Resoiped. That the madness Of Southern tsi-
ors i ouy equalled by their folly in attempting 10
DESTROY this, the wisest aud best form OF govern
ment ever instituted by man; and Will -
deeply deplOre their ac's, we can see DO r aso'>
that should i:npeI as to sacrifice our principles.
our sense OF Justice. or our honor, to apge"s'
them.
Resolyed. That the present j sastrous c"adi-
ton OF our National affairs, is chiefly due 10 the
derelictions of the Democratic party, who have
repeatedly Inundated the people OF The Free
States by their degrading concessions to the de-
mand OF the Slave power; who have, 10y Their
base Misrepresentation OF the principles and
purposes Of the Republican party, taught our
Southern brethren 20 hate and war against Us
and who have, by eiscting a traitor 10 the ofilce
Of President Of the United States directly aided
| in the Infamous work of disrupjing this Union Of
the States.
ResoEred, That We stand by the Constitution
as IT is in all It's provisions and that We call upon
our Members of Congress 10 oppose any aHd al
amendments to that Instrument, which shall re
cognize The right of property in man, OF protect
| involuntary servijude in the Territories Of the
United States, now or hereafter to be acquired
| ResoIred, That aay adjustment made nndei
menace, or as a condition. 10 the peacabie mat
garation Of the Picsiien. Il, G. would be a d :
! grace to the Nation and a fatal blow upon IN,
integrity of the government.
! Ee.olred, That We highly approve Tie actor
! OF our State Legislature IN rendering thc military
tolce al the State in dc',ict Of the General troy
eminent; that we cal. upol. Congress - provide
adequate means for the common defence and To-
the execution CT tie laws; and that We bail tn,
heroic conduct Of S,.-t. Anderson and Siemme
as proof that even tj'> degenerate day ",
have men worthy the i.lu.. o.: patriot.
Resolred That We oileg ''. S'"lhern brethren
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Prom the iinois state ; u:uil
Our Flag Il There:

IL ia but few weeks ago since men of all par
ties were on the stump eudeavoring to influence
public sentiment and determine the Presidential
contest in their own favor, in other words in
favor OF their particular candidate and principles.
The smoke OF the Wide Awake and Hickory
hmDs have hardly yet passed away, and Vet We
find men who urged Republicans by every con-
sideration of manhood, honor and freedom 10
stand by the doctrine of the uon-extenson O.
slavery, laborins TO convince the people that the
extension Of slavery is necessary 10 the salvation
Of this Government Douglas Democrats who,
at Charleston, repudieted and spit upon the
Breckenridge platform. now applaud William
Kellogg and others who endorse the Breckin-
ridge doctrines, We through the columns OF
this paper, advocated territorial freedom as a
cardinal Republican principle. We did so be-
cause We honestly belle we'd it. Men NAV sit III
the halls OF Congress and betray Republican,
may 90 over to tie camp ct the enemy and exalt
Slavery over Freedom, but We will not do it
What we advocated during the last campaign.
we will stick 10 through every trial. Woe, woe
bctide the renegade aud traitor who deserts Free.
dom in this her tiial hour We say to all the
many readers of the journal, that We have in
good "a III, adv oca,ed Republican principles, and
We will never surrender them at the bidding oil
the slave power, or Of the Democratic party, or
OF renegade Republicans. We sdv TO orr reG-
ders, ord to The country, that the qlorious He
publican ,ehcn ,re hare elected to tie Presdep-
cy, as jus; as true to the Republican tajth IRE
cre, and that he eiH neU,r, rerer, nerer betfog
the nearly t'ro millions IF men who rofed FIR
him. Next Monday be starts for Washington.
All along the lines OF his journey, the people will
press forward TO do him honor. In due TIME he
will reach the CapiJ"l--tske the oath ot office,
and deliver his inaugural address. Then will
true men rejoice. and traitors to country and
principle hang their heads in shame. In Abra-
ham Lincoln the country will have President
true 10 the principles upon which lie was elected
true 10 his country, Its Constitution and laws,
ard true 10 the cause OF Freedom.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-02-27

BANDITTT ~ TTSSEssEE-Tbe Memphis ~
gus says that there il gang Of horse shsevo'
sho, like the thieves in Gil Bias, live in csse'
from which taos issue on their maraUding e.
cursious. Their dea j. situated four miles -
of Thompson's Ferry, on the Redport Lake. ~
or county. Their leader, Hoffman, who has -
been sentenced TO Is years in the penitenfng'
for horse stealing. has made full cont
Among other Crimes of the band, the myssenee.
murder Of Miller, committed within the esoses
doors of the Union Branch Bank Al Jacksscs
Tennessee, while he was Cashier, stands proot
neut-
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Attempt Ia A.sassIra,e Member of Con
GrCss.

WASHINGTON Feb %
At II o'clock last night, "a Mr. Van Wyck, "
c. from Orange Co, New York. was returning
alone from the rooms of Hon. Preston King, on
Capitol Hill, he was assaulted bv assdssins. whose
evident purpose WAS TO take his life Mr. Van
Wvck was approached from behind by one Of,he
villains, who, when just alongside made des-
perate luugea his breast with a knife. The knife
penetrated Mr. EanWyck's over coat, under
coat, ard also passed through triple folded
copy of the Glote and nearly through pocket
memorandum book. II was most deadly blow,
and but for the copy Of the Gioje and memoran,
duni book, world have been fatal. Mr. Van
Wyck Immediately turned and struck his assail
ant down. A. the same moment second as
saant came up and struck at VanWvch with a
knife blow from which he received a wound in
his left hand while wariing it of. and at the same
time Mr.. VanWy ck knocked down his second
assaant with ms right hand Immediately
thereafter, nr. VznW yck had succeeded in get.
ting his pistol out and fired at hi. first assailant,
VINO fell. But Mr.. VanWvck at this moment was
himself knocked down bs Il violent blow from
the third assassin, which stunned him for time
The rascalS then made eff with their probably
'ou ded companion. Afterih assassins had re-
treated, Mr. NanWyck recovered his conscious
ness, and managed 10 return TO the National 1t
is hoped that MIR VanWyok is not seriously in.
ured, although ne is obliged to keep his bed.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-02-27

then, if the conflict Of arui= D. i".cei upon uS
We will stand 10 the last 10y o.r cuu:tfy'- fig,
endeared TO US by the siriies ard b.pi ,"d ia tie
blood OF a hundred battles by sea aJ.a il 4, ard
il il shall 90 down amid the shcck OF cou,ei.ding
haste, we viii fall with it a d make its starry
folds or wiudI sheet.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-02-27

W d-EIIiIr JUDI, 1tU -
After al interviews between the Presiienf -
Mr. Lincoln, the former introduced W. Linooo
TO the Cabinet. which was then in session.
Mr.Lincoln, in company with Mr. se~srd, sd
sequently paid his Respects 10 Lieutenant Gseer
al Scott
MRS Lincoln and family and suit arrived bs's
in the eveni1g train. = -
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-03-02

G. B. PosT-We deeply regret to learn that
this gentleman once a merchant prince OF san
Francsco-one, too whose hand was ever in his
pocket to relieve the needy and friendless lis Iy-
ing on his death bed, past recovery. No disease
has smitten him. no accident befallen him, but
simply and terribly the weight of his great mis-
fortunes that is crushing him down-drinking up
gradually but surely the sap of his existence
Despair it might be called-utter, remorseless,
IMPLYING, rigid despair and melancholy. Cast
down from princely afflnence to penury, what
wonder that he should feel thus-that his heart
has sunk down deeper and deeper, day by day,
night after night, as he brooded over his harsh
fate, until il has almost reached the uttermost
depths.
SO says the San Francisco Mirror. Mr.. Post,
il we remember Alright, was one partner OF the
firm of Sbphard q Post. Forwarding and Com
mission merchants, at Goshen, N. Y, and came
to this State early in '49.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-03-02

DISPUTE BETWEEN SoUTnERNERs.- had the
pleasure, few days ago Of listening to discus
sion as animated as il was interesting, between
a couple of Southern gentlemen of this city, on
the subject Of the present crisis. Both avowed
their sentiments freely and canddly and while
they mutually deplored the election OF Lincoln
they disagreed on every other point one de-
cIared himself in favor of maintaining the Union
intact at all hazards and If necessary thrashlng
South Carolina into subjecton believed she had
fared up" without just cause or proVocation,
and should be taught lesson which she would
never forget
The other expressed an earnest wish to see
South Carolina stand firm and defend her cause
TO the last did not believe the government had
either the right or the po,oer to coerce, ana
preferred to "d--n the Union" rather than South
Carolina should bulge" an inch; cared llttie
whether she was right or wrong he was III dafy
bound to sustain her, Yrekd Journal.
We regret to say that there are lew oil inc
latter kind in this section.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-03-02

HUMBUG.-The San Francisco Spirit Of the
Times, which is the particular advocate, If not
the organ, of the California military interests,
ridicules as the sheerest nonsense the reports
that the Cacti Republicans are quietly advising
the re organization of the State Militia and aim
ing to get all the arms of the State in their hands
by the forming of new volunteer companies or
the re organization of the old ones. 1t says
"The arms of the State! Shades Of Kibbe,
where are you? Owing to the outrageous manner
in which the military affairs of the State have
been attended to, there are not arms enough be-
longing to the State, to attack and capture q
body of fat, full blooded heas. We wish some
BODY would get all the arms of the State togeth-
er, Just to see how (ew there are"
AS pertinent to the above, we publish the fol-
lowing statement of arms belonging to the State,
recently read to the Legislature, amid great
laughter:
46 mimic rifles, &c old style rifles, all in bad
order 20 old style muskets, 80 old style flint
muskets, 35 carbines, 0 double barrel shot guns,
unserviceable l20 Roman swords accoutre-
ments for rs minnie rifles, and 10 muskets l3j
cartridge boxes so belts
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-03-02

SLAvERY-The "peculiar institution" of the
South is the sole cause of our present national
disturbance. If slavery be really the great evil
we are taught by some to believe, peaceful inter
course of the people will best rectify it. IF pub
lie sentiment be against it, violent remedy is un-
necessary ; il will eventually sink under its own
burden. If it be just and profitable, it will con
tinue to exist in spite of the opposition of fac.
tionists, or a division of this Confederacy. Abo-
ition fanatcism is not calculated to give freedom
to the slave, or limit the extension of the insti-
tuition. Force, when applied to its extermina-
ton, whether through the ballot box or the bay
onet, is not half so effective speedy as social
intercourse of kindly feeling, or an interchange
of kindly sentiment. Better let it alone.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-03-02

IMPRESSIVE SCENE AT FORT SUMTEn.-Thc last
number of Frank Lcsies Illustrated Paper had
a descriptive engraving of the raising OF the
American flag over Fort Sumter. The Baltimore
american details the impressive scene, as given
by resident of that city, who was present when
Mai. Anderson took possession Of Fort Sumter.
1t says:
1t is known that the American flag brought
away from Fort Moutre was raised at Sumter
precisely at noon on the 9th ut., but the Incl
dents of that flag raising have not been related
II was scene that will be a memorable reminis-
ccnce 10 the lives Of those who witnessed 1t.
A short time before noon Major Anderson
assembled his little force, with the workmcn
employed on the fort, around the flagstaff The
national ensign was attached to the cord, and
Major Anderson, holding the end of the lines in
bis hands, knclt reverently down. The officers,
soldiers and men clustered around, many Of them
on their knees, all deeply impressed with the
solemnity OF the scene. The chaplain made an
earnest prayer--such an appeal for support,
encouragement and mercy as one would make
who felt that "man's extremity is Gods oppor-
tunity."
As the earnest, solemn words of the speaker
ceased, and the men responded Amen u with
u fcrvency that perhaps they never before ex-
perienced, Maj. Anderson drew the Star Spangled
Banner up to the top Of the staff, the band broke
out with "IIail Columbia" and loud and ex-
ultant cheers, repeated again and again, were
given by the officers, soldiers and workmcn.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-03-02

SENSIBLE TALK.-What hopes, exclams the
Lyncbburg prginian will perish with this great
republic When the spirit of freedom is again
driven out to be weary wanderer Ger sea and
land, where can she hope to find rest And II
we, unfaithful to the great trust committed to us,
shall destroy our nation and its Liberties, when
can we hone to restore them? When the sun
goes back on the dial Of Ahaz! Then they may
be ours once more! We shall search the pages OF
history in vain for a parallel to our folly and in
vain seek through all the records OF national hui
initiation, degradation, and final overthrow, for
An event so stupendous in results as those that
will follow the dissolution OF this Union and the
extinction of American nationality.