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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18
HOnOrs 10 the de adj.

The announcement of the death of Senator
Bingham, was made in Congress on the tenth
Friends who had known and loved him in pub
lie life, spoke in feeling tones and with aztec.
ton of the departed. A correspondent OF the
Herald says: The eulOsy OF Senator Clark,
OF n. h., upon the late Senator bingham, de-
livered to day. is regarded as one of the most
felicltous efforts Of eulogistic OraiOry that has
ever been heard in the Senate Chamber. 1t
was the subject Of general commendatiOn
among Senators as we'll as in the crowded gal
leries. The speech Of Senator Sumner was
polished, scholarly and elegant The action
Was as follows:
Senate.-Mr. Chandler, of Michigan, an
nouuc,d the death vi Hon. Kinsley s Bing-
ham, late Senator from Michigan, and gave a
brief sketch vi the Lille Vi the deceased.
MIR. CLARK, vi n. Ii spoke Ut the dead Sena-
tor as conscientious man, whose true merits
were known Ouly 10 his Trends. He was al
ways true TO bis country, aud hrm and unwa-
verlDg In The discharge Uf his duty.
MIR. Sumner, OF Mass, paid a tribute to the
worth and excellence Of tue deceased Senator,
who was always hrm for the right aud against
oppression anu wrong. He was one OF those
natures where God had joined the m,ldest man
ners to the bravest m.nd. lie was always op-
posed to slavery and any compromises with
evil. Such nature can be Ill spared at such
an hour As the present, though he still lives by
example. those who knew him, and the State
that loved him we'll, will cherish his memory
with sff.ctlOnate pride.
The resolution Of respect was agreed to, and
the Senate adjourned.
HOuse.-A message was received from the
Senate, announcing the death OF Senator Bing-
ham, OF Michigan. EulOgies On the character
OF the deceased, were delivered by Messrs Bea.
man, TrO~brldge and Granger, OF Michigan,
Sedgwick, OF New York, and Ashley, OF OHIO
The usual resolutions of respect were then pass
ed, and the House adjourned
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18


We learn that haf OF the city of Charleston il
Destroyed BY fire. 1t is attributed to slave in.
sarrsction. A great battle has been fought in
Western Virginia between Gen. Nilroy. in com.
nand Of the Government forces, and Gen. John
ss'o OF Georgia. in which the Union troops we're
victorious. killing 200 Of the rebels, and wound
ing Gen. johnson, With q loss Of ouly 80 on our
side. This battle has driven the last Of the reb-
q forces from Western Virginia.
The reception Of the news of the capture Of
Mason and Slidell, has created great excitement
IN kos'and. and nearly all the EngEsh papers
eoodsmn the action Of our government. Some
o. them believe war to be inevitable. The
1rsnch papers look At the affair With English
eyes Active preparations are going on at the
English dock-yards. The Times saws that
these things viii follow an outbreak, the destruc
ton Of the Southern Blockade. complete block
sds OF the Northern ports, and the recognition
of the Southern Coufederacy BY France and En-
gland. The Paris Patrie, argues that France
viii side with England in case of war, and recoe-
nise the Southern Confederacy. It 10 asserted
y the press. that England will demand the sur
render Of Mason and SlidelI. II this demand !,
"ade' il "ill never Be consented to BY the gov
eminent. and the result will be war. In that
ea's Michigan will be peculiarly exposed, and i,
becomes the State administration at on,e to take
measured % place our frontier in position for
successful defence. against any attack from OUT
canadian neighbors. Indications are unf.vora-
Die ios peace, and in time of peace We should
prepare for war.
Gen. Scott has arrived at Havre. and vas re.
esived With enthusiasm.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

PRoPosKD REPRESENTATION OF THE SUPREME
COrRr.-The Chicago Tribune's Washington
correspondent says that Senator Trumbull will
shortly introduce bill re organizing the Supreme
Court. on the basis of population. The New
England States. New York. and Pennsylvania,
embracing ten millions, will remain as now, with
three Judges, viz: Clifford, Nelson and Grer
The Southern States, excepting Kentucky and
Missouri. will be assigned to three Judges, viz ::
fancy, Wayne. and Catron. The Western States,
including Missouri, and embracing ten and half
millions, will have three new Judges. Kentucky
and Ohio will be one Circuit; Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan, and Wisconsin another circuit !;
and Minnesota. Iowa, Missouri, and Kan
sas another The Pacific States will remain Is
before, under an independent Circuit Judge.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

i HDylDD00s
The Directors of this road are using every
exertion to have it completed 70 the city limits,
before the meeting of the extra session of the
Legislature The ties are laid across the big
marsh, within two and half miles of the
Lower Town, and De track layers are putting
down the rails. Sufficient iron is on hand to
lay the line up to BALLADS, near the Lower
Town. At meeting, called by the Directors,
and held at the Capitol on Thursday evening
last, Of which Mayor CHAPMAN was Chairman,
Q statement of the condition of the road was
made by Hon. GEO. W. PECK. The iron was
paid for and the freight to bring it to the line
Of the road.
The Directors asked for loan of three thou
sand dollars from the citizens of Lansing, for
the purpose of making the gil this side Of the
deep cut, for which COED security would be given
that it should be used for completing the road,
and the sum should be paid back by the COM
pany. Messrs. JOHN W! LOSGYEAR, JAMES TrR-
NER, and others spoke in favour of the PROPOSE
ton.
On motion, q committee of five, consisting of
Messrs. J. c. BAILEY JOHN A. KERR, WV. S.
ALLEN, HORACE ANGEL, and WV. H. CHAPMAN,
were appointed as a committee on subscriptions.
Messrs. J. C. BAILEY, JAMES Turner, and II.
H. SMITH, were appointed for the purpose OF
procuring aid in Detroit.
Bonds as security for this subsc ription have
been filed by GEO. C. Monroe, Treasurer of the
Company, at the Banking Office of J. C. BAILEY,
4 Co.
We earnestly urge the citizens Of Lansing
and vicinity, to make vigorous effort for the
completion of this road Let all who can spare
a dollar subscribe to the work, and let the
farmers who have no money for this purpose
send their teams to aid 10 perfecting the grade.
1t is question of vital importance to the
whole community. We understand that it is
the intention to have the cars moving within
three miles next week. With the completion
OF the road We shall have a telegraph, a home
market for wheat, wool, and ali the produce
that may center here. Money will be in circu-
lation and our citizens will behold the dawn of
an era Of prosperity and hail the day when the
Capital came out of the woods We learn that
500 of the aomOunt required has been raised
in the past two days.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

A SATISFACTORY CORREsPOxDExCK. - Gov.
Giles, Of Virginia, once addressed note of this
tenor to Patrick Henry:
"SrR: understand that you have called me
a bobtaed' politician. I wish to know il il be
true, and if true, your meaning.
WIN. 3. GILES"
To which Mr.. Henry replied in this wise:
"SIa: do not recollect of having called you
a bobtailed Politi: ian at any time, but think it
probable have. Not reco.lecting the time or
the occasion, cant cay what did mean; but
If you viii tell ne what you think I meant,
will say whether you are correct or not
Very respectfully,
PATRICK HENRY"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18
A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas since the last session Of the Lgsature BY
ase,ioa eight Of An act entitled act to provide in
creased revsnue from imoosts pay intesss' on the
public debt, snd for other purp1 enacted BY the
Congress Of the United States direct TAI has been laid
.auay spna the STATE Of Michigan II I've hundred and
enc thousand seven hundred and sixty three and one
bird dollars;
And wherea Is also provided BY section my three
q the SAID Get Of Congress- rha. any SIT may law
fully assume collect and pay into the Treasury Of
the Uoisd States the direct tax in its own way and
manner BY and through 10 o1cers, &C. and that
n such case the State shall Be entitled TO Ga deduction
q hsssn per cent shs quota apportioned 70 such
Sssse thereby creating in my judgment, such an Ex
ssaordnasy Occasion 10 contemplated BY the Consti-
tuition;
Therefore, l. Austin Blair, Governor Of the State Of
Michigan In virtue Of the power vested in me BY the
Constitution do the Legislature Of this State,
assemble In their respective chambsrs At the Capital in
Lansing Thursday the second day Of January next,
q twelve O'Clock noon then and there 10 consider and
Determine upon the proper 70 be adopted In
regard TO the Of the said direct and all
such other subjects may be brought before the Lgs
lasure In pursuance Of the Constitution.
II TESTIMONY wHnxEos, have hereunto set my hand
and caused 10 be AIMED the Great Seal Of the
LIS STATE, At lansing, this 9th day Of December,
in the year of Lord one thousand eight
hundred and sixty one.
By the Governor, AUSTIN BLAIR
JAM B. PosnR Ssc'y Of State.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

TIE LANcERs-The Detroit Tribune saws:
"A dispatch to the editor of this paper from
entirely responsible authority at Washington, in.
forms US that the Lancers are to he filed no at
once. and will be ordered to Washington. This
settles conciusivsiy any doubt that may have
yet remained concerning this fine regiment being
called into service.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

TROOPS FROM MICHIGAN. - When the rep;.
"ents nov organising are full. this State will
nave over 2s.0Op soldiers in the Geld, or one to
twenty SIX inhabitants. Only four States have
sent . hrser proportion - illinois, Indiana,
Rhode Island and Ksnsaa.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

NEW SourH WALHs-New South Wales has
no" population of ssO.5so, against 25l,ss4
for 1856. being an increase in Eve years of 1884,
72l. The number Of imniersnts since 1851 ID
Ii. esl. Of whom 81 $40 we're introduced Il the
public and 7e,Ol2 q their own expense.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

TIE P's AND B's.-The Boston Traveller says
Up is almost as good an initial letter for Us a. B
has been for the Rebels. We have Pickens,
Phi'6ppi. Piketon and Port Royal The Perry.
We believe, took the Arst prize in the war, and
We have prevented the enemy from crossing the
Potomac. Then We hold Paducah, and the Pan.
handle continues 10 our possession"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

Corrox II ILLrxoIs.-The Chicago Tribune
states that it has information from an unquestion-
able source that Eve thousand acres in Illinois
viii be planted with Gotten the coming year.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

ExIeRAxrs TO HATrr.-Upwards of 800 ne.
gro emigrants from Pennsylvania, Michigan and
Canada, of both sexes. and all ages and shades
Of complexion, sailed from New York last week
for HAyti.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

BRscEHSRlDeE'S Successor Davis
- ssss slsesed Senator f'oa Kentucky in place
q bseees"ssdgs. He hes been q strong Union.
- and On opposer Of neutrality since the var
esnnsnesd. He formerly represented The Ash
- District IN Congress. and b n Old ftiend Of
Hssry Clay.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

THs DHAfn OF BAKER-Colonel Bakers death
vss announced 10 Coogreo on Wednesday last
The President ~as in the Senate during the pro-
esed'nss Of that body. In the Senate, eulogie.
we're delivered BY Nessrs. Cosan. Dixon, Sum.
nsre Nes~ish. and Latham; those in the House
p Aesssa Shiel. Phelps. Sergeant, Dunlas.,
Cs'la1. Richardsan. Kelley, and Riddle.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

SALT BUSINESS OF SAGINAW. - The Sagiuaw
Courier estimates that 40 salt blocks of so ket-
ties each will be in operation on the Saginaw riv-
er by the LIST day Of July next. These will give
employment to 100 laborers, and will consume
5000 cords of wood per year. The yearly man
ufacture will then be $50, 400 barrels, and the
barrels alone will cost $l.s, 1923, and the wood
$l3l, 400.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

Coal FOR NAVAL SrArloxs.-Three thousand
tons of coal are shipped weekly from Pbilsdel-
phia to different naval stations, for the use of
governments vessels
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

TIE NHrH.-Tbe 9th Michigan Resissss
have commenced the erection Of huS q -
draugh's Hill, Ky. where they will 80 into viz
ter quarters.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

TRo0Ps FCRHlsHED BIZ LOUISIANA. - Gov
Moore, OF Louisiana, in his message 70 the Leg
islature states the member of men furnished 10
the war, by Louisiana, At 1905.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

OAK FACT EsrABLlsaKD.-Greatd estitution %
reported in many ports Of the South. CeFtstn 3
il, that there Is great scare lefty as ChaEisss's.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

DIPrHERrA.-This is the most troublesome
disease among our troops at Hilton Head, 8. C.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18

In the letter Of DR.. Shank, published in ano
Their column, We find the report of the guard,
mounted at Fort Walker, Oct. 10th, 1861, also
= leaf from the day book of physician. The
countersign Of the guard for that day was
dover" and under the head of Articles in
charge" We find reported this item only, zone
broken lantern" Pretty hard on the part of
the rebel commander, that twenty -four men
should be detailed to take charge of this lantern.
Being broken before it vas placed under guard,
furnishes positive evidence that the &" dark lam
tern order" exists in South Carolina. When
the bombardment took place, they must have
received light from the East. The report closes
with the certificate of Jas. White. o. D., that
the "guard tent is in usual condiahion, ais con.
dishion Of prisoners" A bad condition truly
By the charges Of the rebel doctor, We find
that the main support of the medical profession
is in prescribing for elaves and that the charges
for services might be considered extravagant,
even in Michigan. We quote:
Aug 18TH Jas A. sAnborn To vis, to little negro 80 90
l9th, Miss II. Pnckney, visit Abby. 2 so
S!st, MIS-. NJ b. Pope, visit old Lucy ....... 500
:. 5 5s Mss H. Pnckney, visit Beck 500
10Th. Is Sylvia ....... $50
Prescription for Toby / 90
sept. lst Mrs p. Elliot, visit little negro. ... $50
g. ~ Sponeg, visit Prophet Jawfeld.... 200
And the like charges for two pages If old
Lucy, Prophet Jaw6eld. little negro, and the
rest of the slaves seek freedom within our lines
the medical profession in that section are ruined,
and the slave owners are saved from such extor.
ton in the future
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18


Gen. Vieles' expedition would probably sail
about the 18th.
Washington, Dec. IL.
About sixty gentlemen were present at the
Republican caucus. Finally the pending resolu.
ton Of Representative Bingham was unanimous
ly adopted. 1t provides for the oonfscaton of
all property of rebels in arms, and all who aid
and abet them. and the unconditional emancipa.
ton of their slaves.
Mr.. Sherman, of New York, took the ground
that We never could put down this rebellion
with the bullet; that we must employ the slaves
to do it.
Mr.. Pomeroy, from Mr.. Stewards county, de-
preciated strife. He wanted the Republican
party maintained, and said We ought not to find
fault with the administration; that We should
blame ourselves; that We had abandoned our
party; that there was no longer Republican
party in New York, Pennsylvanis, or Ohio.
Messrs. Julian and Dunn, of Indiana, in the
same strain, closed the debate, which showed
Enthusiastically that the House will strike straight
and sure right at the heart of the rebellion.
A special to the Tribune, Washington. Dec
18th, says: cit is probable the first military
execution for desertion will take place speedily.
Private johnson, who deserted from COMPANY
D., Lincoln Cavalry, is now on trial. The proofs
against him are conclusive. He vas endeavor,
ing not merely to get away from our army. but
to 60 over to the rebels. 1t is understood that
an example will be made of him. The trial
win probably be CONCLUDED to morrow.
Last night the troops along the centre Of our
lines slept on their arms. A dispatch from Gen.
Mcclellan informed them an attack BY the enemy
vas probable.
Tonight our troops are again on tie alert
sleeping on their arms.
The Times special says: "Gen. Mcclellan has
Issued an order directing the officers in charge
Of the military prisons in this city to confne no
civilian. Who is not regularly committed by . |
and NO soldier except . deserter o.
'hoss arrested BY patrols. without special orders |
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-12-18
From the Eight Regiment.

The following letter from DR.. Shank, Surgeon
ders:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-22
- -,

IVA wooden manufacturing firm in Enfield is
making knit uaiforIus for the Connections volun-
t'ers OF durable material and proper color, repre-
seated 20 be servlc cable for summer or winter
wear, which can he furnished per uni!oTm-jac-
ket, vest and pantalO0as- for three dollars.
IL No. very long ago. Southern papers derided
the figure that ''hireIing Irish" soldiers would
make In brittle. The exact figure they make,
Vanity Far fancies the rebels will not soon for
get, ris-69!
III IL IL stated on good authority in East
Tennessee, that the most alarmi ug apprehensions
OF slave instructions are felt In North Carolina.
1T Nearly TWENTY-FIVE hundred men are now
employed at the Brooklyn Navy ard, and the
number Is constantly increasing.
III The st. Peter (Iinlesota) Statesman SAYS
that twenty thou,aod pounds Of butter will be
slipped from that place this season.
ID Wheat does not command more than sixty
cents In any part Of Indiana In many places 1t
sells for forty and fifty cents per bushel
IL The citizens Of - Louis are getting MP a
testimonial for Col Seigel, for his gal!antry at
Carthage.
II The IS ferry bo1ts in the vicinity Of New
York carried more than a 600 OGO passengers last
year.
More than one hundred thousand persons
Were committed to prison in England and w ales
during the year just completed.
III The British Government has dispatched
over GEO tuns Of war stores from WOolwich arsenal
TO Quebec.
III 3; the census JUS, e ken. the population Of
Great Britain is shown to be 20 O3I ,l6i In 1851,
IL was % Sill ,S62.
II IL is believed that the population OF Aus
fraiia will be found by the census to be 500 900
souls.
IL Correspondents from Minnesota and Wis
consia represent great scarcity Of farm labOrers
IL The direct taxes imposed by Congress do
not become due until April next
III The formality Of passports has been aDol-
ished between Prussia ard Holland
III Pennsyiva Mas continuation 70 The ,y,-
wisain SIX months is shown 10 be IL 800 men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-22
pENSION OFFICE, JUNE 6TH, 1861.
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

Application EsYEs Bsea ira % under tse act of
sd june, 1850, fOf the reissue OF the Land War
rants described herein, which are alleged 20 hav o
Ocen losL or DESTROYED not Is -sjy given that
AZ tae DIE following me DESCRIPTION Of each War
rant, new Ceruheate, Of like tenor, Will be rs
Eu31I - 40 yG.ld obi ctlou shali thea appear
NO y e35, tor l5O acres, issued under the act of
March, lSbo, IN the mare Of SUSANNA Hubbard,
WIDOW % john Hubbard, decreased, and granted
of the 10Th day Of June, l656.-August 81, 1861,
no. JsAle Tor l6l acres, Issued under act of 847
70 Augustus Ing fnm, private of Captain Murray's
company, Second Regiment Of Tennessee Infan-
uy.-Sept embeT 9Th, 1854
10. 20 Iz5 for l9 acres, issued under the act of
mafch, 1855, IN the name of Jacob Quick q: d
granted On the 24th day of January, ls5S.-Septem-
No. IS Coz, for 90 acres, issued under the act of
cePtember, 1850, IN the name OF Elizabeth Wells
widow o. Daniel Wells, and granted on the 9th
day OF september, lS54.-September q, 1861.
No % $50. for l60 sores, issuod under toe act of
March, $50 IN the name of Alexander OIme, and
granted on the lsrh day Of October, s56-Septem-
No II s2s, for $50 acres. Issued under the act of
march, 1885, IN the nams of Amos Arthur, and
gated on the nth day Of August, ls57.-Ootober
No. Is ao. for $50 acres, under ac, of ls47, and
psarinE date May 6th, 1850, in favor CT Michael
kDpp Father OF samuel RoPp, deceased, Third In
diana Volunteers. Mexican War.-Uctober IS 1851
March, 1855, IN the name Of James Long, and
granted on the Sist daJ Of March, ls56.-Ootober
No "a 657, for $50 sores, issued under the act of
March. 1850, In the name of Thomas amer and
grated on the Sd day Of May, ls56 -Octobtr 10,
JOSEPH II. BARRETT,