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The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12
DEsPERATION OF THE REBELS.-Jonn W. r or


ney writes to the Philadelphia Pres as fol-
lows:
MANY of our best-informel Observers begin
to think that there viii be 10 serious resistance
to our troops in Virginia and that the policy OF
retreat will be maintained by the Dsunioni>ts,
as far more agreeable than a crushing and IN
glorious defeat This is not my opinion The
consprators must fight. That Davis. stephens.
Mason. Hunter and Sldell bitterly realize their
bIunder not only believe. 5s, kRoW Il. We
have only to recall the reluctance with which
Davis lett the Senate and the Union; the con
servative speeches of Stephens. up TO the very
moment OF his disuraceful desertion ot the
| cause Of his country the tim.d trrachery ana
/ ,iouble-faced logic of Hunter; the trag of that
/ immense ass and bully. Mason. whose as-ump-
tions Of superiority were IN ridiculous contrast
10 his own transparent ignorance-to find the
evidence of this assertion. But these bold bad
men are already suspected by their dupeS.
They have always been dlstruSted iy great
marty in the South And a. debt. d --paIr, and
| utter gloom begin to settle upon the Secession
cause those who were forced into tie cause viii
demand that Davis and his Directory shall do
something or go To the wall Bear in mind
that idea of divided North and united South
has been dispelled. II has been rererSed We
have no Andrew Johnson in the Free states. no
Emerson EtherIdge. no FRANK Dlair- no eh'r-
Irard Clemens no George ID. Prentice. to divide
our solid column because these men. when they
speak and act in the South. speak and act
against foul and fostering wrong. and because
the creed of the people of the loyal States +
that of honor, gratitude an! liberty. But III
the seeded States all i di,tru>t and doubt
The other Slave States are more than divided
because those who there oppose Secession will
, do it alike with the ballot and the cartridge
box Hence. bold forward movement i de
manded at the hands of Davis and his set tC
save themselves. You see that Davis has at la,
reached Richmond. He Is there in bad healtl
aud worse spirits. He Is there troken-heart
ed. bankrupt man. All his chiefs are SEX OF
, sullen. There Is not one man in the whole ga
, bal that Is not either ashamed or di-gu-ted wit!
: himself They look upon the movements of the
!. North with terror and with horror. They be
hold the awful power Of the Government of the
United States. now rapidly developing. Wit
amazement aud wonder. They know that thcil
only safety is in fight, and fight they viii. even
if it is but one battle. and that their last ol
earth.
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

TRAIToES IN CRISOLlNE.-lt seems that the
women of the South are ten times more pucky
thrn the men. The latter run whenever Fede-
raj troops come in sight, and sometimes when
they do not but the women face the music and
concoct treason right under the nose of Fede-
raj authority. \ correspondent Of the Detroit
IriJ,tne says:
These female secesS;oniSt~ are more michiev
Gus than the men, a. the gallantry of our men
grants them an immunity not allowable to men.
Taking advantage of this, these TtDaaies IL will
not call them ladies or womenD are constantly
plotting treason, harboring fugitive traitors.
playing up spy, and correcting mischief gene
rally. ! know not why crinollne should be a
protection To them. but il Is So and the fact j.
notorious that more than half of the female pop
ulation of Washington are of this class SWapa-
fhjzers r;N the traitors. Verify the education
of Southern females has been most sadly ne
elected. \ love for peacock chvary. dress.
da>hing. money-speudng, and all other kinds Of
foocry. have produced that degree of laNity in
morals. that patriotism and love for The Govern
mrnt their moth rs did so much IL establish has
no longer an abiding place in the bosoms of i
great portion of Southern females and hence it
is their hearts are flied with trcaSon-black
damnin@ treason, Such remarks may appear
ungallant, but they are jnSt and true.
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

home and abroad. shall We enter into . n;,..,.-,
war with our race and ally, and capture and ~
in our ports the property and endanger the H..
OF peaceable citizens Of the British Em,;.. ~
over the world? / enter not into the discu...s.
OF details. England, then, is our nstur,I I'M.
Will she ignore our aspirations: If she il ~ H.!
she ought not. If she is honorable and ms,r..
inous, she cannot. If she is wise. che v;i1 -.
Your obedient servant.
United States Minister Plsnipoientiary, &c =.
st. Petersburgh.
Noriey's, London, Nay IL.
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12
The First Michigan Brigade.

On Thursday last the Second Michigan Regi-
mcnt took its departure from Detroit In forty
eight hours from the time the orders for their
departure were received, the troops were embar-
ked and on their way to Washington. They pre-
sented fine appearance, and were loudly cheer
ed by the throng of citizens assembled 20 witness
their departure. They embarked on board the
Propeller Missouri and the steamer Ocean, for
Cleveland, and have undoubtedly ere this arrived
at their destination.
The Third Regiment were mustered into the
United States on Monday, 10y Lieut.. Col. Electus
Backus. We understand he pronounces them
the finest Regiment So far az least as physical ap-
pearance IS concerned, that have been received
we'd from Michigan. The Regiment have recei-
we'd neatly their complement OF arms and cloth
the course OF week
1t is stated that the Fourth Regiment viii
soon be mustered into the service Of the
United States. They have received tour hun
dred muskets from the East. and the balance
needed will soon follow. lleckcr's Cornct Band
of Cleveland consisting OF fifteen pieces, under
the leadership of John Van Ocker, is expected
at Adrian this week, aud will take the position
of resimen'a, band. 1t is said to he one of the
best bands in the country, and will add much to
the military bearing OF the regiment.
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

How Col. KELLEY WAS WOUNDED.-A cores.
pondent of the Wheeling htel7igeHccr in his de.
scription of the battle of Phillippa, makes the
following statement:
"Col. Kelley, who, with a bravery amounting
TO rashness, was foremost from first to last, was
raiiying his men in the upper part OF the town.
the enemy having all apparently fled, when he
fell by shot from foe concealed either behind
fence or in a house
The shot was fired after the engagement wss
over, and was just such piece OF assassination
as that by which the larnented Ellsworth fell.
lhe assassin was an assistant Quartermaster in
the Confederate force. His name is Simms, and
he halls from Chesterfield, across the river from
richmond. tie was Immediately seized, and it
Is great wonder they didn't make mince meat
of him instanter. The pistol with which he shot
Col Kelly is an oli-tashioned Virginia horse pis-
toi, carrying large ball, and iaiictinc most
dangerous wound. The ball entered the left
breast, and passing clear through lodged beneath
the skin, just underneath the shoulder blade
1t human skill can save him he will be saved
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12
From the Chicago Tribune, June
The Dying Words OG senator DOwglas.

For long time previous to his death, Sena-
tor Douglas had been in semi-conscious con-
dition. During the morning Of his death his
mind and energies rallied somewhat
As his devoted and loving wife sat at his bed
side. soothing and easing him with those tender
words and actions which only woman can
employ. she asked the dying statesman il be
had any messages Ia send to his boys, Stephen
and Robert. He seemed at first not 10 hear the
question. and She repeated il. Rallying bis
strength. his eye kIndled up, and his whole
frame seemed to dlate, as he answered: - Yea
Ten than TO obey Tie lars and support the Con.
aifntiop Of he United Sto.es"
\ short time after he desired 10 be raised,
and his wish was complied with. 50 that he
might look out from hi- window once more up
on that city which had loved and honOred him
80 long. One of hi. friends expressed doubt
a to the ease Of his position, when be simply
replied. II he is-com.ortab,c." Ia his dying
moments h. family articulated Death. death.
death, and bis great soul had passed away.
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

A TRAITOR IN THE FOURTH REGIMESL-We
bad supposed that among the hardy band Who
lcit this place for Adrian, not even traitors
idea could be found but We are called upon to
chronicle the contrary.
Suspicious had in some manner become rife
against Dr. Preston, who has previously lived ID
the neighborhood OF McDermid's Mills. He WAS
personally examined and letters TO and from Q
relative living at the South were found upon hD
person The letters stated the military opera
tons IN this State. In one he said: " l am con-
ing South, but YOU need hot fear me- lie Vas
court marrialed and ordered 10 leave the city.
Col. Woodbury. advised him not TO stop at Hils-
dale, as he surely would be dealt hard with. ne
left Adrian Saturday morning with advice IRON
the Colonel never again TO Join military com
pany for fear Of terrible penal;ry.-Hlsdss
Dcmocr0t
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

The NEw REGlNKNr.-We find the statcmen,
IN one OF our exchanges that Governor Blair has
designated the field officers for the three new
regiments, skeletons which are to be immedi-
see'y organized, with view to their being placed
n once in camp Of instruction. The officers
Of the Fifth Regiment are Henry D. Terrv. of
Detroit, Colonel; S. E. Beach, of Pontiac. L.
Colonel; and Henry r. Mizer, Of Detroit. Major
Vhe Sixth will be under command Of Col. Curt..
n'us, Of Kalamazoo; and the Seventh under Col
Ira x. Grosvenor, Of Monroe. The location Of
me Camp has not yet been named.
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

MODEL SPEECH.-It is said that few days
since. veteran old farmer appeared 10 tnc
Legislative Hall Of Kentucky. uncovered ni-
snowy locks, and, having obtained permission
10 peak. thu delivered himself:
"Gehdetaen-I am delegated by my county W
inform YOU that it you hold secret session nere
a. YOU threaten 10 do not one stone OF this caPr
toi will rest upon another twenty-four bour
after. Good day.''
The old gentleman then departed
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

M.soSARY AT THE SouTH.-Col. Anderson y
an bonored member Of the Masonic faternc.
On Monday evening in Cincinnati, he We
called upon by a large deputatiOn OF ne
brethren" to whom be made the statement tnss,
during the whole time of his confinement Oy
the seige of Sumter, be was never once reooe
nized by single one Of the southern Aasooss
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

The WoRD, OR OvEEBoAgD.-The Bahsci
Wig says that during drill OF Capt. Bor'cn
Fix 1ooters. al Oldt0wn. few days ago, wniN
marching upon a eplattorm toward the n'ei'
where the platform ended. no order to nai' :"
ing given. they kept On until ten had JumPeo
into the river and commenced swimming. hso
not the order teen given the whole company
would have followed them.
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

FIRE AT MARsHALL.-A very destructive fire
has recently occurred at Marshall, doing an ex-
tensive amount OF damage, estimated BY the Er.
pomnder at nearly $4,000. The Perrin Block
and number Of other buildings were consumed.
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

IHASks.-Our thanks are due to Hon. X. S
Bingham, and Hon. ID. c. Leach, for valuable
Congressional documents.
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

CoNpIrIoNs REQUIRED-The Memphis .ira.
ianche gives the following conditions upon which
Tennessee will be admitted into the league Of
thieves and pirates known are the Southern Con-
iederacy. We think the niscreaut who edits
that paper would perform the job he speaks
OF with JUNCTION, provided always, that the
contemplate cut-throat could steal upon his vic.
tins unawares:
- ETHERIDGE AND JOHNSON. Tennessee will
nerer be atfOped TO ctter the Southern CoRteder-
dcy until she hangs his precious brace of trait
ors. The scalps of johnson and Etheridge mast
be hung up IA tie Southern pig,ram. In severa!
States, the scalp of wolf commands premium,
and it these t'co miserable outcasts place anv val
ue upon their own heads, we think it might be
wise for them to flee 10 the Mountains OF Hep
sldam. Farmers sometimes hang, upon a long
pole, dead crow as a warning To others and
the skin upon Emerson and -Andg's ug1y crau;-
nms m''st hang high up IN tie Copito' at Mont
qOBterg.'
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

FIRST TINE.-The stars and stripes were first
unfurled as our national banner at the surrender
OF Burgoyne after the battle of Saratoga.
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

SOUTHERN DEsPoTI-N-That old. bald headed
pie of Virginia in a letter. just previous to the
late election:
II it be asked what are those TO do who in
their consciences casnot vote 70 separate Vir-
ginia from the United States, the answer is sim
pie and plain. Honor and duty alike require
that they should not vote on the question: If
they retain such opinions they must leare tie
State
There is a model and progressive system Of
government for you!
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

NEW PoEN.-ProfesSor Longfellov is busy
with new poem. which he tells his friends is
the best he has ever written.
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

CAyED Gen. Houston h.s finally sue
cumoed to the storm and publicly announces
that be has joined the ranks of the Rebels.
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12
Southern Refine meet.

The . chivalry" affect Ia dcspisc tn low
breeding and vulgar ways of those who work
for their living. and claim to posses higher
sense of propriety, and a much more refined
taste than we. Perhaps this i all true, yet we
find some very marked exceptions to this rule.
We are permitted to take the following eN-
tract from private letter received by friend
in the city from lady correspondent engaged
in teaching in the State of Georgia. 1t well
exhibits the indignant spirit which burns in the
breasts of those who are compelled unwillingly
to succumb to the reign of terror existing in the
South.
"GREESSBORo GA. May %, 1851.
You cannot imagine how hard it is to sit
tamely and quietly by, and hear all we hold
dearest on earth abused and slaudered-to hear
the land of our birth spoken of with contempt
TO see the glorious Stars and Stripes that from
our earliest childhood We have been taught to
venerate next to our God and Bible, trodden
upon in disdan. Only day ago Il
young gentleman of my acquaintance asked me
if | had any friends at the North going to the
war | said yes, very many. and drawing him
self up proudly, and pointing 10 his pistol. he
said: We'll Miss - Will Kill them for
You, and if you have one you love more than
all the Others, | will bring you his heart ~
Do not imagine | am a coward not to resent
such insulting words, but it is impossible. The
rage of the people is ungoyernable. and one
word for our cOuntry's flag would infuriaie
A. 4. Il
most find vent. but discretion is the better part
of valor and that which is holy ought not to
bc thrown unto dogs" write soon.
You can say anything you wish, prorided You
suppose me of an opposite opinion-but be- sure
not to implicate me.
Ever your friend -
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12
HARRISBURG, Pa, June 6, 1851,

MEssRs -, Yours of the ID is at hand
While we want money very much, let NE tell
you that the Michigan Regiment stopped here
land went to Washington in the same train with
my son, who is in the advance Pennsylvania Reg
iment,) and the people of any State that will SO
splendidly prepare their sons to defend their
country as yours have done, deserves all the
credit they want. Order of me on any reasona-
bic time you want, and anything you want.
Truly yours,
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12
A Coon REPUTArIoN.-Shak saws

: The flchest treasure mortal times silUrd
is-spotless reputation
The First Michigan Regiment seems TO have
superabundance of this wealth, as the following
letter addressed to firm in this city shows
We do not often trespass upon the confidence of
correspondence, but this is really too good to be
lost
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

THE LATEsT.-The latest telegraphic des-
patches confirm the.report of more favorable
sentiments on the part of Great Britain toward
the United States. Treason Is still rife in
Maryland. and the report i, that the Second
Michigan Regiment were fred upon in passing
through Baltimore. Ten thousand troop, have
been sent to the city. and swift retribution will
follow any further outbreak. \ camp IF seces-
sioni,ts has been broken up near Norfolk. No
aud eighteen rebels captured. The following
is among the dispatches
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12
Washington, June 6,

The cavalry company captured at Alexandria,
took the oath of allegiance to the Government
to-day, and were released.
The Monticello is nearly ready for sea. All
the other steamers here have steam up, ready 10
depart at moments notice.
Additional troops have been ordered to Cham
bersburg, indicating an early advance on Har.
per's Ferry. Probably an action will take place
TO morrow.
Measures have been taken TO ascertain imme-
dlately how many of the three months men will
remain during the war. The result will decide
the Administration relative 10 calling new levy.
Col. Bartlett, of the Naval Brigade, states that.
Gen. Butler now has orders from the President
and Secretary OF Var, 10 accept the Naval Brig
ade, with the fall compliment OF 1900 men and So
officers, as ordered By the President on the 22d
of Nav.
l, will be recollec,ed that some weeks ago the
Government seized the dispatches on file at the
telegraph offices. The examination of these dis
patches is now progressing. Some eurioas de-
veioPements are now being made. Among them
is found a dispatch from Mr.. Harvey, our
lately appointed Minister to Portugal, notifying
the government OF South Carolina .; the fitting
out OF the expedition for the reinforcement OF
Fort Sumter, and of It's destination. Mr.. Har-
veys dispatch was the first reliable information
the rebels had of the magnitude and destination
OF the expedition. Mr.. Harvey is a native OF
South Carolina but for years was a resident of
Philadelphia, and an editor of the Philadelphia
NORTH AmeriedH. For many years he was the
Washington correspondent OF the \. Y. Tribune
He was appointed TO the Portugal Mission be-
cause OF his proiessed devotion to the Free Soil
party. lie must be recalled.
IL Is ascertained from an eye witness, that at
the late fight at the Fairfax Court House, 10 OF
'he enemy were killed, and probably two or three
more.
Reliable information puts the loss of the ene-
my In the affair at Acqua Creek at tweE ty killed.
Chambersburg, June 6.
Clinton keuteh, wealthy secessienist, was
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12
Ua~er-toNn. Juno 10.

An engagement is progressing; particular,
unknown. The fight i fifteen miles distant
Numbers Of Nirgnian> are escaping. Every
man in virginia between 10 and 90 j. required
to enter service before Thursday next The Sc
ceSsi0ni-is claim fifteen thousand men az Har-
pers' Ferry. but the Unionists say there is only
nine thousand
The Lansing state Republican., 1861-06-12

Az engagement at Philippi took place at
o'clock on Monday morning. The plan was w
laid for surprise, but the impetuosity of fe
troops gave the rebels warning and they fled
haste, leaving their baggage, forty horses, fo
wagons loaded with provisions and five hundr'
muskets.
Col. Kelley in charging in advance of his III,
was shot with revolver by a rebel who h.
charge OF provision wagon.
The seces>ousts numbered 800, well arm,
and equipped
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-12
Morning Dispatches.
rRIBUNEs DISPATCH.

New YORK, June 10.-A letter received
from aboard the Anacosta, says they were in
hourly expectation of being ordered TO at
tack the Big Point battery, in conjunction
with the Harriet Lane and Cumberland =
They also expected to pay visit toSewalps
Point aud Crsney Island. A warm time
was expected.
An army officer, who had an interview
with Gen. Scott yesterday, states that he
was positively informed by him that no i'm
portant attack upon the positions of the en-
envy would be made soon.
1t appears that Arlington Heights were
on the point Of being attacked on Monday
night. One of Lieut. Tompkins' company
came in, towards midnight, and gave the
alarm. For some cause unknown, the reb-
els did not venture at the least movement.
Col. Van Aliens Regiment of Cavalry
$50 rank and file, have been accepted to be
ready for active service, September Ist.-
The order recalling S. G. Harvey goes
out in Wednesdays steamer.
Were not all our ships of war absolutely
required for the blockade, he would be
brought home in a man-of-war. a prisoner
Under the circumstances he will be allowed
to choose his own conveyance TO America
His guilt is denied in some quarters, hut
ing.
At o'clock this morning a large force
marched through Georgetown, towards
Point of Rocks The combined forces in
conjunction with Patterson's column and
perhaps McClellan's will effectually sur
round Harper's Ferry.
Intelligence deemed trustworthy shows
the rebels retreating from Harper's Ferry.
1t seems the rebels received early news of
the movement of troops from Washington.
1t is doubtful whether our columns can
combine in season to make large capture
The rebels mean to make a stand and per-
haps an attack from Manassas Junction.
which is according to reports received BIZ
Government, strongly fortified. The can
non are in a semi circle in the center of
which is the railroad station. The rebels
talk about ianking the whole lines and
capturing Washington without going round
by Baltimore.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-06-12
Noon Dispatches.

LOUISVILLE, June 1.-THE Surveyor OF
Customs at Evansville, Indiana, notifies
steamers that the TRANSFORMATION Of pro-
visions to Smithland and Pa iucah, XIV, are
in violation of instructions from govern
ment, and prohibits it. New Orleans and
Mobile boats were stopped on the 9th.
The British ship Independence for BTe-
men, and the ship Gallon went to sea on
the 9Th, and the ship Manasoneck and Par
sons for Liverpool. were abandoned inside
the bar at Pass L'0utre. Al the same time
two small war vessels on the 9th at the
mouth of Beinvinne Bav, ten miles from
New. Orleans, where the British landed in the
war of 1918. Gen. Twiygs occupied Mar
tillo Tower at that port.
The Charleston Mercury of the 9Th re-
ports that privateer captured off George
town a Portland brig valued at $4,000.
The Savannah papers Of the 7th state
that the ship Sebasticook. of Bath, Maine
was seized by the collector at Savannah, in
consequence of remaining in port longer
than the law allowed.
special dispatch from Charleston to the
New Orleans Picayune of the 9Th says
Governor Pickens has prohibited notifica-
ton against sending funds north in conflict
with the law.