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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

PRoLIFIc.-The Lexington Le1der is RESPONSE
bic fos the following: " We obtain the following
interesting item from Mr.. Dorman, of the town
snip OF Worth, in this county. A Mrs. Magaf-
reg, Of Biddulph township, Huron district, c. W.
gave birth to four children, all Of which are liv-
ing. Mrs. Magairey has been married about five
years, and has now ten children. At the first
birth she had three, at the next three, and at the
last, which was few days ago, four. Mr. Dor.
man was near neighoor of Mrs. Magafrey, in
Canada, and vouches for the truth Of the above
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

he counties along both sides of the Missouri
river, from the Kansas border 10 Boonve. and
the indications that they are pretty well pro-
vided for.
The reports Of skirmish near Independence,
in which the Federal troops were repulsed, seem
to have some probability. bat the telegraph in
that region is entirely under the control OF seces.
.ionists, and reliable reports cannot be had.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19
PRoMgTED.-It is state that Lent. ,lcuH1er
has been prom oted to the rsik Of Major.

ANOTHE2 RovAN M0THEE-A day or iHo
since Young man o.i.re3 himself a. reerE'
at one OF the ofiice. in this city, who evidently
lseing a minor. was asked IL b. had his ia'her :
permission to volunteer lie replied that De
had no father but admitted that his mother was
willing. Then YOU must get your mother :
consent" said the officer. The young nan re-
turned with the brie: but noble letter; e ne u
my oil, and Iyreely gire him 70 has country -
BgEgor Wk,g
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

TAR AND FEArHERs--The trailer who wa:
drummed out of the Fourth Regiment, was pre-
sen,ed by his indignant neighbors on his return
to Hillsdale With bran new coat made of tar
and feathers. There will be therefore no need
OF his commencing a suit
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

TsE CoUSsrLsHIP OF MANcHEsrER-The Pen
tisc Gazette of the lith says Hon. Henry ". Lord
has this morning received from, Hon. William H
Seward, Secretary of State, his Instructions as
Consul TO Manchester. We understand that Mr.
Lord is yet undecided as to the acceptance Of
the position.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

Los. or THE LEvaST--The floop OF var Le'
var, Las row been given up for lost, ard Der
name la. been blotted off the naval registers |"
nearly eveiy station in the country. TIE Pc.
Of her officers aud crew stl runs Ga, ard siii os
handed over TO their uext cf kin whrn Congress
authorizes the ri' c-eding. The limit OF ,ne
tine siihin which the accounts w be posted -
not known, bu, wears ges ~in probably DC
paid to the friencs If the unfortunate.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

oTF FoR THs Waive omitted - ro'ice lat
week the Departure ct thr CUIds a;er Lighi Az
tilery, which eft for Wa-hinston on the satur-
day previous. They are not excited b. any Ar
tllery Company in the service. and vii gise a
good accounf Of themselyc-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

To THE PoINr.-The Annual Convention of the
Baptists of the Northern States, which met at
Brooklyn recently, passed the following resolu.
ton. which all will agree is directly TO the point ::
Resoired, That what was bought at Bunker
Hill, Valley Forge and Yorktown was not. with
our consent, sold at Montgomery; that we dis
pute the legality OF the bargain, and, in the
strength of the Lord God our fathers, shall hope
10 contest, through this generation, if need be,
the feasibility of the transfer
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

a NEW INVENTION Military men have az
covered new remedy for intOxcaiion, WHICH,
we believe j. :. not down in the books" Hr
nothing more than raw potatoes which are cu'
up in slices aud eaten without salt" An or
binary murphy i, Is said will cure the most
obstinate case In half an hour.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

AFRICAN DIscovERIRs.-Iti is said that a Nr.
Chayiion, low in London, has penetrated across
the African continent On the line Of the equator
and has there discovered, in deEsely wooded
region, a range of lofty mountains lone peaA
calculated By him at 2, 900 feet which contain,
according to his conviction, the sources Of the
four great rivers of the African continent
the Nile, the Niger, the Zanbesi, and the Zare
or Congo.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

\ CHASGE.-Henry A Wak'r E-q, late Post
master Of Detroit, has become editor aud pro
prictor of tie De:toi, Free Pyes@. in place Ct
Wiibnr F. Story, HLo. believe, Is to take
charge Of the Chici go 7smes THIS j. decidedly
a change tor the better
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

The NV PIANEI-T The venerable Josiah
Quincy. who was requested by the Director Of
Harvard College Observatory TO name the As'e.
riod lately discovered there has selected that OF
Maia," the mother Of Mercury. in the ancient
mythology, ard one of TIE Pleiades.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

MoNsTER CANNOX.-The big cannon just sent
To Fortress Monroe weighs - 0oj los. IL Is H.
feet long. ? iect ia diameter across the mouth
and / feet three inches AZ tbe end the bore IL
one foot In diameter. and will accommodate
ball of the Mimic pattern, 81 TOO pounds.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

sI,onded but the volleys o: the iftntrv and "A
small parN OF howitzers were unavaling sgainsr
such formidable battery, and in course of halt
All hour a retreat was sounded and executed in
good order.
The regiment moved we'll, and the men il i.
acknowledged on all sides acted with a spirit oi
determination. The most melancholy feature o.
the battle was the killing of Lieut. Credible
lie was almost impossible TO tell the number OF
killed and wounded on tie side Of the Federal
troops, but was told by General Butler that his
estimate was about thirty killed and one hundred
wounded.
IL was feared that Major Winthrop, aid to
Gen. Butler has been killed, as be could not be
found
WheD the news of the acton reached the For
tress, the utmost sadness prevailed and mourn
ful aspec: visible throughout.
The first wounded man that reached the For
tress was private James GarbeIt. He came in
ambulance, which very carefully driven.
Amongst the killed ~as Lieut. Grebbel, Of the
Cntes States artillery. He was struck upon the
right side of the forehead by rfed cannon
tie ball of which bore away the upper part o
the head
lie was an efficient officer, and greatly beloved
BY his brother officers, who, "a NAV be expected
are keenly grieved by the sad bereavement
His funeral will take place on "Wednesday, and
his remains will be deposited in a metallic coffin
specially ordered from Baltimore.
1t appears that the Albany regiment, under
Col. Townsend, were in reserve. Ii was though,
that Lieut.. Col. Grinnell has been killed, as be
was missing.
Capt Judson Fitzpatrick, of Company II, o.
, the Zouaves, was wounded in the feshy part o.
the thigh by the bursting of shell, but gallant
ly led his company across the field 10 the attack
Special Dispatch to the y. Y. Tribune
Baltimore, June IL.
On engaging the enemy, they were found 10
be strongly fortified, and in great force, with
heavy cannon. Our forces maintained the con
hict With determined courage for more than two
hours, but finding that it would be impossible &c
carry the enemy's battery, they in good order
fell back toward Hampton. II i. impossible &c
gain anything reliable as to the less
The enemy numbered between three and five
thousand. Their battery had twelve guns
Some of them the WhiIworth gun. The battle
ragged three hours. Our men retired only when
it became evident that the enemy's battery could
not be carried unless supported by artillery =
They retired in good order, aud the enemy wa-
in condition 20 pursue.
The whole number Of casualties does not ex
coed fifty of which not twenty are fatalities
The battery was located 50 that it could not be
carried except through arsh. A charge was
attempted repeatedly.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

PLAsrRA BED.-An extensive bed of plaster.
IN quality equal to that OF Grand Rapids, has
been discovered in the Southeast corner Of
Kent county.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

LAST AND BEsr.-lt is reported that Ger.
Scott remarked the other day: I. This is nv
last campaign. gentlemen. aud it shall be nv
best"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

SLAVES CoNTEABaND 0F WAE.-Wbat shall
b. done with tbc tons OF thousands Of slave
who viii come within the federal lines during
the " r,
An answer Is r, ady. ilayti stands with opea
avn, 10 receive and provide for them.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

@ Tic Mother of States is having al
unexpected visit from some of her children.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19
" aShiupton Inn.

Washington, June II, letI.
This morning notorious character was dis
covered in an attempt to poison sone Of the SOL
diers of the Second Michigan Regiment, by of.
terng them water to drink in which strychnine
was deposited. The fellow was Immediately ar
rested, and will be severely dealt with, as he is
known to be a desperate man, having already
served term in the peLi,entary.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

A TasrE-Thc Michigan Second have already
a taste Of the war as il is to be wased by the
rebels. We take the following from special
dispatch To the " Y. World:
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19
st Louis June |.

The steamer Jalan, with the second battalion
lst regiment Missouri volunteers, under com
mand OF Lieutenant Colone! andrews, Artillery,
and two companies of regulars under Captain,
Lathrop ard si-amer ! c. swan, with the first
regiment under Col. Blair, and another section
of Tot;en's bittc.y, AMI detachment Of piOn.
GERS and General Lyon aud staff, numbering one
thousand five hundred all told. left here this AZ
ternoOn, for some point up the Missouri river,
supposed TO b, Jefferson City. Horses, wagons,
and all necessary camp equippage, ammunition,
and provisions Tor a long march accompanied
the eXpedtinn
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

Washington, June Il
The test oath has only been administered to
about one-third OF the clerks employed in the
Treasury Department, contrary 10 the general
supposition. The public will doubtless be- some
what surprised 10 learn that the reason alledyed
by Mr.. Harrington, the Assistant Secretary. tor
not administering the oath generally, is a fear
that stampede will take place from the differ
ent bureaus, as was the case with the Sixth Au-
ditor's Office, the only bureau in which the oath
has been administered so far Twenty traitors
were found here, and out OF one hundred clerks
and doubtless the same per centage of treason
exists in all the other Auditors Offices.
The peace and quie; of the election in Balri.
more, Is said TO Be due to the energy OF GeE
Banks Previous TO the election he addressed
a note to the Mayor, stating that he had detail
ed force TO sustaa the civil authorities in main
tanning public order. and tina. he had instructed
them TO De vigilant and prompt, and TO make his
orders effective, he had given each man forty
rounds Of ball cartridge. The Mayor and Mar
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19

II is reported that State troops ave battery
on DOdi'- Island, inst below the mouth OF the
Usage river, and that there are no troops al
o. &c bridge. A steamer, just from Jefferson
City, report, troops concentrating there rapidly.
Twelve thousand are reported On their way from
Saline County, Gov. JacksOn's residence, and
FIVE hundred from Cooper Co, both strong seces
sion strongholds
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-06-19
Washington, June Is

Secretary Chase has just addressed another
circular TO the collectors Of Gust ms referring
to the Instructions OF the ID of May, prohibiting
the transmission of munitions of war. provisions,
other supplies to parte. in insurrection against
the United States. They are further instructed
70 exercise the utmost vigilance in arresting
and detai::ing al merchandise of whatever
character.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24
Refusal of Gen. Houston to Cooperate
with the Administration.

A few weeks since distinguished demo-
crat was requested hy Secretary Seward 10 go
t, Texas, and ascertain the state OF the public
mind there, and especially to converse with
Governor Houston and learn his views OF the
present secession movement in that State. On
his return he reported that Governor Houston
not only refused to accept military support
from the United States government, but de.
sired that President Lincoln should recall
the regular troops froul Texas. He also re.
ported that Governor Houston urged in the
strongest terms the evacuation OF Forts SUM
ter and PickenS, stating that Arkansas would
join Texas in secession in the event OF coer'
cion, or even the collection OF the revenue
being attempted. Governor Houston request
e3 to be left alone, and maintained that the
Union party of the entire South was dead il
coercion was once attempted.
This account appeared to President Lincoln
so much at variance with what was under.
stood here to be the opinion Of Governor
Ho lston, and knowing the political proclivi-
ii .s of the Ambassador, the President imIne-
diately dispatched another messenger to Gov
ernor Houston, and without waiting for his
ret rn has sent forward the troops to Texas.
There is reliable information to show thnt
the late publication that General Ampudia
was marching on Brownsville is false. On the
contrary, he has retired from the army, gone
into the interior, and has no means, even if
he had the disposition, to enter upon such al
enterprise. Besides, the Constitutional gov
ernment is opposed to any such movements.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24
baltimore and Washington News.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 2l-All communiea-
ton between Baltimore and Washington is cut of
by the obstruction Of bridges on the Washington
branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
1t is rumorcd that Fort McIIcnry is to be Mt
tackled by Dultimorcaus.
Martial law is to be proclaimed in Washington.
Citizens are leaving there in great numbers.
Fifteen or twenty thousand troops from tho
North ell route to Washington city have been
stopped Mt Huvre dc Grace by the burning of the
Ferry Boat. I, is supposed they vi; come round
by water. The widest excitement is manifested
here and. .ererywhere.
All the bridges ON roads leading from the north
have been destroyed and the ferry boat sunk.
The Baltimore troops arc preparing to drive
back the Rhode Islsnd regiments.
Twenty men Of the Massachusetts, battalion, who
were engaged in the low yesterday in Baltimore,
were brought on hero and conveyed to the Iufrm-
ary. Others are slightly wounded
I,is generally reported thxt the few Government
troop. stationed ut lIarper's Ferry felt themselves
unable to hold possession of the public work.
against the superior furcc Of Yirginians and blow
up the two principal workshops and retreuted to
tho Maryland ride.
The liurper's Ferry armories were partially de-
strvyed by fire, by the United Suites troops, be-
fore they dcserted. Five thousand Minnie mus
kets and large quantity Of gunpowder hare fnl-
len into the hund. Of the State troops.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24

At meeting Of citizens at Liberty Hill on the
18th inst, on motion Col. CHEArHAM was called to
Chair and JAS A. TALBERT requested to act as the
Secretary.
Messrs William B. Dorm, Robert Lanier, g.
C. M.yson, A. Adams, John L. Harmon, Lewis
Reynolds, E. II. Chamberlain, Thos. Coleman,
Daniel Rountree, Jacob Green II. Edwards and
Jas, Harrison, being appointed Committee, re-
reported through their Chairman the following
Resolutions as tho object of the meeting:
Resolsed, That, we, the old men, and all those
not subject to military duty, in order to raise our
f.eble arIc to uurd of any foreign or domestic
aggression, do organize and establish ourselves
into military companies. in each Battalion Com
pany of the Upper Battalion, of the 9th Resi-
ment, in order to form Battalion to be styled the
old mans Battalion, aud Saturday 4th OF May be
the day appointed to meet ut each beas, and or
ganze and elect Company officers.
Rexulued, That We request tho cooperation OF
those who are ruw subject to military duty uIder
the statute Of the State.
Rsso1red, That we request each company, when
formed, to report through its Captnin to the Chair
man O. this meeting, who is hereby empowered
to call the Companies together at Shinburg aRd
proceed to elect their Major.
Re.oleed, That the proceedings Of this meeting
bo published in the Edgefeld -ideertiser.
After which the meeting adjourned.
&. CHEATHAM, Chairman.
JAS. A. TALDERr, Secretary.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24

TIE New YORK HERALD.-We are not at
all surprised that the New York Herald
cheers ON the Administration to civil war,
with all its liver and lungs. 1t predicts that
the South will soon be demolished, aud winds
up its reflections on the subject with the
philosophic conclusion: 1t is fortunate tor
US of the Empire City, that we will be re-
moved from the horrors of war; and although
we will be obliged to pay its expenses, the
result will be on the wh.le pecuniarily bene-
fetal to the commercial metropolis" And
again: at is true that an expensive war will
necessarily entail heavy debt upon the coun.
try, but that is matter which the next gen.
Grafton must take care Of" SC. Can human
selfshness make more disgusting exhibition?
Let us Lope that this miserable Herald, which
was originally planted in the manure heap OF
the Helen Jewett tragedy, which was built
up by black mail, whose proprietor has been
publicly charged with conniving at the lniamy
Of his own family, and which daily publishes
advertisements Of designations in its columns,
will never more, in peace or war, whether We
conquer or are conquered, be permitted TO
enter the South.-Richmond Dispatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24
LATEST NEWS.
The Latest Charleston News.

From the Courier of Monday tho ed, We take
the following:
South CAROLINA TKoops FOR FiRGlSIA.-den.
M. L. Buuham will stnrt with his statf and regl-
ment this morning for Richmond. The men OF
Col. Greg:'s tne well disciplined regiment nave
volunteered with the greatest enthusiasm. Con.
McGowan's brigade haro also tendored their aer-
vices. From two to three thousand of our men
arc ready and anxious to be on the march to az
sist the Old Dominion.
Col. PRTrIaREw's Rifle Regiment has been
temporarily relieved from Camp duty.
Captain Sim Adkins, of the qteam ship Marion,
arrived in this city on Sunday morning, BY the
o'clock train Of the Northeastern Rail Road.
The Captain came by the overland route he
reports the excitement in Maryland, Virginia and
North Carolina, az tremendous. Cheers arc given
continually for JEFF Davis, South Carolina and
Baltimore.
VESSELS SropPEp.-All vessels owned North Of
Mason and Di1on's Line, and bound for ports as
above, were yesterday afternoon notified that they
could not leave port until further orders.
Wo repeat the conviction and belief OF many
fricAd in stating that thero or have been spies
among us, and We commend TO all magistrates and
others actively interested q prompt and impartial
execution Of the laws against suspected persona.
All good citizens will, Of course, give authentic
and definite information to magistrates, and in
this way aid in enforcing tho laws, and protecting
the community without resort to violent or extra
legal proceedings.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24
The Stampede of Slave Owners from
Virginia,


The following is an extract from private
letter written by prominent citizen of Prince
Edward to a gentleman in this city. The
letter was written with no design for 10 IT,
cal effect, but merely the communications 'f
facts that must be distressing 10 all pa:tl; S
within the limits OF oar ,enernted and be-
loved State:
ait is melancholy to witness the stampede
of shareholders from our midst. | found on
my return home, that A. K. Eeuabie aud A.
G. Darlington, two Of our best citizens, OWN
Ing iue estates in land and negroes in this
county, have gone South to look for settle.
ment. Mr.. A. e. Green, another o. our best
citizens, with considerable es ae in laud
and negroes, starts with his family tomorrow
for Texas, never to return and u l. lbcr Of
Others, comprising the best Of our popu alton,
with large estates, are making arrangements
to go. If this state Of things continues, tae
slaYeholdiug portion OF Virginia will soon be
impoverished. What madness, folly and
wickedness it is in our convention, to attempt
to force an unnatural and repugnaut union
with the Ysnkee States, to which shareholders
will never submit; and thus drive into exile
the best part Of our population, who will cur
~ with them the chief subject Of taxation.
while they leave behind them debt OF t"rsy
millions of dollars to be paid or repudiated
by the impoverished part Of the State, with
out the means Of payment. ."-Rich:nond (Va)
Dispatch.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-04-24
Important from Norfolk.

From kilograms to Gov. PIckExs, published by
the Courier, Of Monday, we take the following:
NORFOLK, April 2O.-0ur boys captured the
naval magazine last night, with 5000 barrels OF
gun powder, and vast quantities of londed shei
and other ammunition. Most of the powder ID
now half way to Richmond.
Tho Papnee conveyed the Spaulding to Fort
Monroe, with about 400 Northern troops on
board. This makes about 94OO troops thrown in
there duriag this day.
Henry A. Wise hus arrived here from Rick
mond, und has tclcgraphed to Letcher for more
troops to como Immediately.
NORFOLK, April 20, u A. M.-The Navy Yard
il in flames.
NORFOLK, April 2l, 4.So, A. MI awake to
end the Navy Yurd ono universal sea of famea,
which, in their wild leaping, lick the very clouds
with tongues Of fire. The noise Of their devasta-
ton reaching distinctly to us, is like the deep
toned roar of Niagara. Ouc long continuous
hoarse growl is filling the whole atmosphere with
angry reverberation. The scene is now awful. l
learn from Il seaman on tho wharf that the Pd~-
nee passed our city for the Fort about fftoen min
utes past four o'clock, with tho Cumberland in
tow. No opposition was offered to her departure.
After writing the above, find the telegraph ofdce
closed At half-past Eve o'clock heard tWo very
heavy exrloasns from the Navy Yard. Six O.
clock, six more heavy explosions.
NORFOLK, April 81, 4 P. M.-on examination
of the Navy Yard, nov in our possession, the dry
dock is found nninjured. Two ships houses are
safe. All the cannon ure in perfect order except
twelve. The boys are taking out many Of the
spikes with their fingers. Tho ammunition and
all the tinb bur shuds are safe. The blacksmith's
shop, machine shop, foundry, aud public stores,
and twenty-five new gun carriages are all safe.
We are rapidly placing twenty-five heavy guns in
battery at the Naval Magazine and Naval Hospi-
tai below Norfolk. The great smoke and flames
srvse from two ship houses aud the various vessels
on fire.