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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-09
Michigan Soldiers.

A correspondent of the Detroit Daily Tribune
tells the following capital story of the doings o
Michigan soldiers:
Our Michigan men begin to get credit foI
some of the many good things which they do
For instance the burning Of the barn near Nun
sons Hill, BY men of the Second Regiment, va,
decidedly good thing, and am glad to kno~
tha. some, at least, of the New York papers
give the proper credit. The idea of firing rec
hot slugs from musket, originated with a Mich
igander, and its success will cause the inrention
TO be used In other cases hereafter.
A good story is in circulation here, but which
has not vet got into the papers. As it is toe
good to be lost, l put it in shape for print, fol-
the benefit of whom it may concern.
One of the Michiganders being out on advan
ced picket duty, few days ago, came in sigh'
of a South Carolina rebel, also on similar duty
when the following dialogue and duel tool
place.
Michigan" HALO South Carolina, how are
you to day."
South Carolina-" Pretty well, thank you
how are all the Yankees ,"
M-"SO, so. What's the news over il
Dixle!"
S-"Nothing in particular, only we've 60
some rifles now that will out shoot your YANKEES
guns-all hollow"
M-Don't believe the yarn. You sesher'
brag too much Can't fool your pap on tina
trigger"
s." Suppose, then, you and just take I
few private passes at each other to settle tina
little question. What cay yOu?"
N-"Agreed. Forty rods and three shot
each"
The question then arose as to the prelimina
ries, &c, there being no parties present to &C
az seconds. These were, however, soon settled
by South Carolina giving Mehiyan a gold doltdi
for the first three shots The parties then tool
their positions, and South Carolina blazed ava!
his three shots at Michigan, who stood cree
and pointed out to South Carolina the direction
each of his shots had taken. Michigan escaped
unhurt, and now came his turn to fire. SOutt
Carolina, to his credit be it said, stood erect ant
received Michigan's first shot in his thigh, which
brought him down fat upon the ground.
Hellow, old fellow, more of that, said Mich
gan, "no lodging the question. Stand up lik'
. man, vii! you! You ore me tro more d.
good shots, and you must paw them, mind that
or no more Dragging about ehiralryF
But South Carolina having one leg broken al
ready by shot from Michigan's unerring Mini,
musket, could not stand on both pegs of hi
chivalry, and therefore s9matted, and consequent
Nv cheated our hsnest Michigsnder out of "t,c'
i'd good shots" and thus ended this funny i'm
prom ptu duel.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-09

The main purpose of Mcclellan in taking pos
session of Nunson's Hill was the capture Of
4, GOO or 900 rebel troops. but he was frustra
ted in this by reasonable signals from Washing
ton 70 the rebels.
Fremont's troops in search Of Price are said
TO be in splendid fighting condition. Col Null
lisan has been taken south by Gen. Price.
The Pa~nee reports the loss Of the propeller
Fanuy on Tuesday of last week. She vas on
her way from Hatteras Inlet to Chromosomes,
the encampment of the Indiana regiment, and
vas captured by three rebel tugs, xhich put out
five OF the Indiana regiment, including Quarter
master Holt, several of Col. Hawkins regiment
and q cargo of commissary stores fell into the
hands of the rebels The Captain Of the pro-
peller and crew alone escaped.
The report of the attack on New Orleans j,
premature. Our forces are in possession of the
approach from she Cult by way Of Lake Pont
|chartrain, and demonstration against that cit,
will probably soon be made.
Rumors of McCalloch's death are renewed with
IL is stated that at the battle OF Springfield h,
was shot through the hips and glance ball ais
struck him in the forehead. Soon after maxim.
his report. McCalloeh, with the Texan forces
was ordered back to Texas, but after reachin,
Camp Chesapeake he died from his wounds BE
fore he expired he spoke freely of the manner o
his treatment by the Missourisns, and declare
that if he had known the true position of affair
he never would have entered the State. Hi
body was placed in a metallic coffin and conveye
TO Texas. His death was concealed even fror
his own men for time, enabling them to carr
out the policy of the surviving leaders to operat
on the prestige of his name. His son, Ben. Nc
Culloch Jr., was therefore placed in nomins
command in order TO keep up the deception"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-09
How Il Harper ed that the Secessionists d.
not take Louisville.

The fact that General Buckner did not take tn,
CITY Of Louisville instead of stopping at Greer
River. when he invaded Kentucky on the lin,
of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, is du,
not to any foresight or force of the United States
authorities or of the Union men of Kentucky
but to the loyalty, courage and tact of one Oh
scure individual The secessionists had laiG
their plans to appear suddenly in Louisville viii
powerful force They had provided for trans
oortation four hundred cars and fifteen locomo
lives, and had eight thousand men, with artillery
and camp equipagc, on board. They had se
cured the services of the telegraph operators
one of whom forwarded to Louisville dispatch
ex planning the detention of trains on the road
and we're moving forward at grand rate. Eve
rythipc was going we'll with thvm, and Louis
vile, With perhaps the exception of few seces
sionisss, was unsuspecting and unguarded, Gen
eral -nderson being innocent OF any knowledge
Of the movement, James Guthrie, President Of
the road, totally in the dark, and Gen. Rosseau
lingering in ca mp on che Indiana shore. But a
a station Just beyond Greeh river, there was q
Young man in the service of the road, who Wal
3 warm friend of the Union, and who, compre.
bending the meaning of the monster train, whtr
is came M. seized crow bar used for taking up
the rails TO make repairs, and while the locomo.
tives we're being wooded and watered, wrenched
the spikes from four rails. The train came along
st good speed, the rails spread, the locomotive
plunged into the ground. the cars crashed on
top Of it, and it Vas twenty-foar hours before
the train could 20 ahead. In the meantime,
Louisville vas saved The hero OF the occasion
had not time to get out Of the cut before the
crush came, and Vas taken, but in the confusion
and excitement got away, and Is safe.
These faess ere related BY DR.. &. s. Newton.
sho Vas in Nashville when the secession army
advanced, was detained there several days sub
seQsensly. heard the circumstances narrated
there, and vas told Of them Afterwards BY Gen.
Buckner and other officers Of the Confederate
|army.-Cinei~nsti Cowsmsreiei.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-09

TnE NINTH REeIxESr.--This regiment al
ready numbers 1901 men, and has been filled
up in an incredibly short space Of time. II !.
said there are seven ministers belonging to the
regiment 1t will be ready for departure te
the seat Of war in few days t
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-09

The LAST DEGREE OF ISYANY.-We learn thai
the rebels have robbed the State Insane Asylum
of Missouri Of all its bedding and blankets, and
stripped the poor lunatics of their spare cloth
ing. EnIistments should be quickened BY this
news, 80 that the bottomless pit may speedily
receive its tenants. The devil is to be pittied
when these tends enter bis precincts.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-09

AasksrEp.-Our valiant Canadian neighbor,
have broken ground in behalf Of the Confedea
ssea. They have commenced operations BY ar
resting Col Rankin, Of the Lancers, and Lieut.
Col Dsvisa. q Kellogg First Cavalry R.gi
Docs. -ss 4es 4, ,-l.-7... ...-.-a -
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-09

Two 1oRY .SenaAor Seusrso al
Kalanasoo. and Francis Quinn Of Niies, have
each received authority to rai.e Regiment Of
Infantry.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-09
Revised United States Army Regulations.
IBY AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDENT or rBs rxrrsp
STATS AND THE SECRETARY OF WAR

hevssed United states Army Regulations.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE president OF rBy rxrrsp
STATES AND THE SECRETARY OF WAR.
AT the present time the Revised Army Regu-
ations is Of equal importance, rot only to the
greatly increased number Of officers of every
grade, but TO the vast multitude Of soldiers,-no
ordinary enlisted men, but the flower Of the coun-
try's youth and manhood, men Of station and ed
ucation, who have been led into this struggle
neither by mercenary motives nor ~ the love Of
adventure, but by an intelligent patriotism which
seeks to instruct i;se: up to the standard Of mil
itary usefulness.
To meet this great want want Il nii!iops,
comprising those already in the field, those pre-
pairing to 60, and citizens at home intense
ly interested in the subject, - this elegant
and complete edition Of the Revised Regulations
TOR the Army has been issued, by an order Of tho
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1861. 1t supersedes all former issues, and is in
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To this end, the work has been gre ty incress-
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corrected by the highest military authority. with
the approval Of the Prcsiden. ~ the United
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WAE DEPARTxKST.
Washington, August 10, 1861.
Where's, it has been found eXpecient 20 re.
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having been approved by the President q the
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Nothing contrary to lie tenor Of these Regu-
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Of the United States BY any commander whstso
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The Appendix embraces the Articles IL War,
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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-09

TIE EoHSa RIonHxr.-A letter from Ad-
jutant Harhaagh. dated Oct LIST, states that the
Eighth Regiment arrived at Meridian Hill on
TIE YOth ulk
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-09

A LorD NEToR.-It is stated that meteor Of
great size and brillisncy appeard to the eastward
Of St. Johns. n. F., on the 4th inst, at noon,
and exploded With noise equal to heavy park
Of artillery. The report vas 90 heavy a. to
cause a very sensible tremor throughout the
whole town.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-09

u Mount Vesuvius has begun again to emit
smoke, rumble, and show decided signs Of com
ing eruption.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-09

The St. Louis democrat l5 informed that he wal
arrested " for causing disturbance on Sunday
during divine service, and shooting other PEG
pies ducks" If the last part Of the accusation
be true, it would appear that the gentleman doe.
not know wild ducks from tames ones. The
matter caused q prodigiOus excitement in vii
mington, and the local paper at once issued al
extra.
1t is reported that the pirate Sumter left Surf
nam Sept 5th, for the coast of Brazil, closely fol
lowed by the frigate Powhattan.
A special dispatch to the Cincinnati CONNER
eiaI, dated Cheat Mountain Summit, Oct. 8, says
This morning at one o'clock portion Of Briga
der General J. ]. Reynolds brigade, consisting
of three Ohio regiments-24th, 25th, and 23d-
and portion Of six Indiana regiment.,-7th In
diana, 9th, 18th, l4th, 18th, ard 18th, together
With detachmenss of Brackets Indiana, Robin
sons Ohio. and Greendeld's Pennsylvania caval
nv, and detachmenu of Howes United States
LOOMS Michigan, and Daum's Virginia artillery
Numbering, in all, five thousand men, left Chea
Mountain Summit to make reconnaissance in
force, in frort of the enemy's position ON Greer
brier river, twelve miles distant"
The reconnaissance resulted r. severe en-
|gagement, with the loss Of ten killed and eleven
wounded on our side, and some Eve hundred
killed and wounded on the side Of the rebels
|Our artillery did terrible execution.
We captured thirteen prisoners from Virgin.
il and Arkansas regiments; also, . lot of cattle
and horses. Our troops. one and al, did nobly.
The reconnaissance proved entirely successful,
|afording information relative to the enemy'a
strength which could not be obtained from
|seouts.
Gen. Anderson and Coils. johnson, Jackson
and Tolive commanded the enemy.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-09


worth of tobacco belonging to Aug Belmoat,
was confscated at Richmond.
Over ~, OO0 Confederate soldiers are in the
hospitals a Richmond.
Ex.Misistsr Daniels has been appointed aid
to Floyd, and Benjamin still acting Secretary Of
War.
Jefferson City, Oct. 3.
A special dispatch to the St Louis Democra,
says: Gentlemen who arrived this evening
from Sedalia confirm the report of the evacua.
ton of Lexington by the rebels, and also brings
intelligence Of the probable occupation of the
place by Gen. Sturgis' command.
Major Baker, of the Home Guards, who was
among the prisoners taken at Lexington. and
who refused to give his parole, escaped from
the rebels Monday night and arrived at Sedalia
this morning. He says all the Confederates
|left Lexington Monday afternoon, and that
their rear guard. as it left, were fred upon
with shells by Sturgis, who just then appeared
lon the opposite side of the river. Several
we're wounded by the shells. When they FIRST
|left Lexington Maj. Baker thinks it was the in
|tention Of Price to march direct on Georgetown,
but information having been brought to him
that Gen. Sigel was advancing with 10000
men he moved westward towards Independence,
whether the main body of the rebels pursued
this route any distance, Maj. Baker is unaware,
a. during the confusion among the rebels upon
the reception Of the news Of the large force a
Sigel, and the reported pursuit Of Sturgis in
the rear, he escaped. Baker. thinks Prices
effective force numbers about 25 900, in addi-
lion to which he has some $1,000 irregular
troops, whose principle occupation il fonging,
but this portion Of the army had pretty much
peft the main body before Major Baker escaped
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-10-09

Birds Point for the same purpose. The expedi
ton have not yet returned. Logan, it was repor
ted at Charleston last night, had seized a larg,
quantity of corn belonging to the rebels.
Messrs Flag & Latkns, of the Quartermaster'
Department, who have just arrived from tn,
West, report that the commanding officer q
Monticello, No., bad placed under arrest al tn,
county officers. They will be sent to St. Loui
for trial.
Letters from some of Green's men, token from
rebel arrested at that place, state that the reb
els at Lexington are badly frightened, and woult
probably scatter into small parties before Genera
Fremont's forces could be sufficiently concentra
ted to attack them.
Louisville, Oct 2.
The Louisville Union and Ameriean contain,
General Johnson's proclamation to the people Of
Kentucky, similar in tone to that of Buckner.
The same paper says: 1--WE are informed that
a large number OF Kentuckians are Aockine e
|Buckrer's standard, and requests that ample
provision be made for those Who are destitute Of
arms, &c.
1t saws Major Penton, from Louisville, has &c.
cured six locomotives. and large number Of
cars for the Confederates.
Gov. Harris has called for thirty thousand ID
|ditional volunteers. in accordance with Genera
Johnson's requisition.
The New Orleans Crss,e.t says there has been
d wonderful influx Of Tenuesseeans into New
Orleans since the passage Of the sequestrstion
act, but somehow they have left their families in
northern Statea
The Richmond DispsteA, Of the 18th ult. nyu
it d rumored that General McClellar caused d
be shot 4OG Hessians for insubordination q
Washington rather than send them to Tortueas.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-24
CorOners' Inquests.

Fatal Accm0T-CAUuoS Bo,s-An inquest was
held yesterday at the OF Forty and
Eleventh avenue, upon the body Of lad named John r.
smith who killed by falling through the skylght Of
an unoccupied building. Deceased, it appeared, was
flying kite the roof OF his residence when he took II
into his head TO next door upon the roof OF
pied dwelling While engaged In amusing himself from
this point he accidentally stumbled upon the skylight
and falling through, was almost instantly killed Smith
fifteen years OF age, and was native Of this city
SUDDEN DEATH PoiIuNAS-Alex ander Frazer, a
policeman attached the Ninth precinct was found in
a dying condition yesterday morning. the Of
West and Bank streets, by roundsmsn Ludlam He was
TO his residence No $40 Washington street. where he
expired in few hours afterwards Deceased was forty
eight years Of age and native Of this city. Death
is said to have been caused by apoplexy
THE CASE on YorsG McvAy.-The inquest in the case
Of Hugh Mcvay, young man residing at No 26s West
Thirty seventh street. who died from the effect Of injuries
received In fight with unknown the
Of Broadway and Canal street few nights ago,
cuded yesterday by Coroner Schirmer and resulted In
verdict Of death from compression Of hebrain received
in some manner unknown to the jury Deceased was
twenty-five years OF age and native OF this state
FATAL ACCIDENT IN BRoADwAy.-Corot"r .laskman held
an inquest at the New York Hospital thursday, upon
the body Of James Hogan, recently employed IN the IS
Enlistment Of Messrs. Lord Taylor, Broadway, who
died from the effects Of injuries accidentally received
few days ago by being struck the head by the eeva
ing platform. Deceased, IL appears, leaning
tine railing when the platform descended rather suddenly
and struck him. causing the fatal injuries previously re-
ferred 10.
FouSD DRowYKp.-The body Of an unknown man,
about fortynve years Of age found floating in the
East river at pier No. Thursday Deceased i've
feet eight inches in height was dressed dark clothes
and appeared to have been recently drowned Coroner
Schrmor was notified 70 hold AN inquest upon the body
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-24

The constant numerous emlRratOn OF tnlnesc
California and the fact that they work at very low wages
and constantly working their way into the mechan
cal branches the great injury OF white artisans mas
induced influential Central Committee OF white work
men OF that state publish address to their feow
workmen suggesting such measures as VIII enectuaiy
remedy the existing and growing evils. In regard 10 the
Chinese they say;-It Is known that each year aads
thousands TO the barbarous and worthless people VINO
come from the Chnesee mpre TO conflict with, under
work and degrade white labor Every ship from Asiltic
ports Is laden with these swarming Sycs overrunning
the mines, woodworking the indie Of our own race
and degrading the occupations Of thvusands Of our c
sns by interpreting the competition Of serfs and slaves
they incapable OF becoming equal citizens, ayersc
the customs and poprietes of civilization distinct
IN color custom and religion and the ocast and worth
less of their own nation they never become other
han pest 10 the State and disgrace whatever
nation they invade in competition with white men They
ire and must in the nature Of things, continue sepa-
ate peopc inferior in custom, color and instinct and
without capacity TO render service TO society CORRESPOND
NO With the cost of their maintenance They bring no
hing 10 the country but barbarsm and competition with
vbtr workmen and having, 10 the extent capacity
their numbers impoverished the Staeremovc every
hing even 10 the remains OF their dead. They are
sboIv destitute of the civilization and capacity which
ye The understood conditions upon which immigrants
m enlightened nations welcome TO the territory Of
a. limited states and unless the state OF California be
rnecalv apportioned refuge for the wild tribes OF
Ia vyc can observe reason why our own government
oud NOT interpose enectua restraint TO an immigration
bich brings with II nothing but barbarism, and inpo
,rsbmeut Of our own people,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-24
The Pattcrson-Bonaparte Case.
AUTHENTICITY OF IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS.


Translated from the Paris correspondence Of the indie
pondencc Beige, Jan. 81 for the NKw York HERArD.l
Permit me, in conclusion, TO say few words on the
discussion OF the Patterson Affair." the subject Of
certain allegations which were brought forward in the
pleadings by both counsel You remember that anony
note In the Moniear, which spoke In terms
Of the correspondence published by foreign journals
and the extracts taken from documents the authenticity
Of which disputed. listened attentively to NJ.
Alous speech, and among the disputed points
eagerly published, noticed but two-oae bearing
ON the Popes letter and yet NJ. Alou has not
formally denied the authenticity OF that docu-
nent which was published by H. Artaud in his
0History Of Plus w." NJ period when the present
trial had no existence lie went no farther than to
say that he had found trace of II the archives Of the
empire. The other in regard TO the CONSULATE
held by Messrs Tropong, Baroche and Abbatucci but
Aou has not positively declared that that consultation
had been held He only observedtha the copy which
was offered not indicating authenticity BY the signatures
with which the original should have been furnished,
could not be received by the Court admissible the
trial. add that NJ Berger affirmed that the consuta-
ton document undoubtedly emanatcd from the three
persons above named and that the copy produced
the handwriting OF one of them
d. Mlou finally, complained Of the naccurncy OF the
journals which had announced that his Imperial ghness
Prince Napoleon had accepted the succession OF Prince
Jerome only on condition of non liability Tor debts when
the acceptance had been pure and unconditional feel
bound 10 remark that this terror not committed
The Iidependdnoe but in Journal Of your city which in.
stead of combining itself as have, to simple exposition
Of tho facts OF the trial found itself bound 10 cspouse
warmly the interests represented by n. ulou.
NJ Berger his eide, endeavored TO set aside two i'm.
portant documents which did not appear to him TO pre-
sent the character OF authenticity which his opponent
tributed to them. The first the sendtts coasuls
which intended TO place Prince Jerome in the rank
Of a French prnce--an act which ought 10 have been
submitted 10 the people and which not having been
submitted could not according 70 the counsel be consider
cd having legal force The other the famous decree
OF venrose, which declared the marriage contracted in
America null NJ. Berger contended That this second
devoid OF the formatos necessary 10 stamp
with The character Of authenticity; for II neither
countesgned by minister red by the Secretary or
state Maret sent " the Cbanceery nor inserted IN
the BULLETIN de- lois lie observed besides that at the
top Of the instrument which had been given him, were
the words, project OF Decree NC, which afterwards
u Is true, had been erased but which less evil
dent proof that the decree bad never had legal OK