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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-24
PrOcla lnH alton.

Whereas, The President Of the United States
has made requisition upon the State Of Mich
igan for military aid in enforcing the laws and
uphoidiDg the Constitution and the Union OF
the United States;
And phereas, The laws Of this State already
authorize the raising Of two regiments OF Mill
tia for the service of the Federal Government;
And ,chereas. Said laws contemplate that the
uniformed volunteers shall first De called in
such exigencies;
Now, therefore. the Adjutant General OF this
State is hereby authorized TO accept the SER
vices
lst. Of ten companies Of Infantry, to be mus
tered into the service of the United States tor
three months (unles- sooner dissolvedD
To this end the Companies Of the uniformed
volunteer Militia that may desire TO tender TIER
services, will forthwith report, through their
Company commanders. to the Adiutant General
at Detroit. the names of Company officers, and
the number OF their rank and fiIe. ready for ser
vice; the number, kind aud condition Of Their
arms /: and the number of officers and men o.
ready in uniform, the kind Of uniform, and the
number in want Of uniform.
Ont Of the whole number of companies tbe
Adjutant General will first select ten compa
MES for immediate service. The companies
which may be- accepted will be required TO n'i
up according to the following schedule:
For each Company-one Captain, one fira
Lieutenant, one Second Lieutenant, four ser
geants. four Corporass, two musicians, and sif
ty-fiye priyatcs.
All Companies formed, and to be formed. wlh
be instructed and put in seryiceable conduon
as soon as possible. and will at once begin dri-
ling according to Hardeeis Tactics"
Those not Immediately required will be iofmr
ed into one, or more additional regiments .
the exigencies Of the service mag demand.
IL is confidently expected that the patr'ouc
citizen soldiery of Michigan will promptly come
forward TO enlist in the cause of the Un'on-
against which al extensive rebellion IN arns
exists threatening the integrity and pzpsnv
of the government.
The Adutant General will issue and eDiorce
the necessary orders TO carry out the object !
this Proclamation.
Given at Detroit, this 18th day Of APnSA
ID. 1861.
AUSTIN BLAIR,
Governor and Commsnder-in-Cme
JOHN ROBERTSON, =
Adutanf-G General q
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-24
Another Union Demonstration.

Pursuant to a call of numerous citizens a
large and enthusiastic meeting was held at Rep
resentative Hall, on Tuesday Evening, April
23d.
Hon. VIM. II. Chapman called the meeting
order,and nominated Hon. A. n. Hart as Chair
man, who was unanimously elected.
On motion of Mr.. S. L. Kilbourne, ii. c.
Guest and w. s. Allen were appointed Secre-
taries.
Tn motion, the Chair appointed a Commit
tee of ten to draft resolutions expressive of the
sense of this meetiDg-the following gentlemen
constituting the committee:
Messrs. VIM. Z. Chapman H. H. Smith, G.
W. Peek, VIM. II. Pinckney, S. l.. Kilbourne,
G. W. Swift, +. r. Mortified, l. NJ. Cravath,
Charles Thayer n. b. Jones.
Patriotic speeches were then made by the
Chairman, Rev. j. Somervie, Hon. ID. c.
Leach, and DIR. H. B. Shank, which elected
great applause.
The committee on resolutions then reported
the following:
" HcStus"<h sSCtioI VI tuiS Sulou - Nluo
actual war against the Federal Government,
therefore,
Resolred. That we, the citizens Of Lansing,
waving all party divisions, hereby pledge our
selves to a cordial and united support in all
Constitutional efforts to MAINTAIN THE
INTEGRITY OF THE UNION, and the
defense and preservation of the National Capt.
tai and property.
On motion of Mr.. F. NJ Cowles, the report of
the Committee was accepted.
The meeting was then further addressed by
Hon. Geo. W. Peck, Hon. KinsIey s. Bingham :.
Hon. VIM ii. Chapman, 5 L. kilbournc, Esq
Geo. w. Swift, Esq. Mr.. A. G.. Winter, Col.
A. W. Williams Hon. II. H. Smith, and 9th
ers.
The question being upon the adoption of
the resolutions, they were adopted by uuani-
nous vote.
Mr.. n. b. Jones then introduced the follow
ing:
ResoIred, That we, the citizens of Lansing,
heareby re-affirm the resolution adopted at a
previous meeting, pledging ourselves to the care
and support Of the families of those who may
volunteer to enter into the service of their coun-
try.
Which was unanimously adopted
Hon. d. c. Leach as chairman of the pre-
vious meeting, then announced the following
gentlemen as the committee to obtain subscrip-
tons for that purpose:
His Honor,the Mayor, A. n. Hart, Jas Tur-
ner, c. W. Butler, d. NJ. Bagley, A. r. Burr,
E. A. Thompson, s. D. Bingham, j. e. Bailey,
Jacob Belner, S. Saur, n. GuiIes, E. r Mer-
rifeld, Derastus Human, Geo /. Parsons
Hon. Geo. W. Peck, offered the following
resolution:
Resoired, That If be the sense of this meeting
that it is the duty of all citizens of this place
who wish to volunteer, to first Gil up the ranks
of companies already organized.
Which was adopted.
Capt Price, of the Williams. Rifles, and Capt.
Weber of the Light Artillery, then opened their
rolls for recruits and received large additions to
their companies. During the enlistment the
meeting adjourned subject to the call OF Col. |
A. W. Williams
On motion of Mr. E. r Mortified, the |
proceedings of the meeting were directed to be
printed in the city papers.
A. n. HARr, Chairman.
n =; 6 { G H111x Secretaries. |
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-24

REsIGSATIoNs.-It is stated that of the eleven
hundred and ten officers names on the army
register, the number of designations to this date.
since the secession movement commenced. is
eighty-six; and that of eight hundred and six
commissioned officers of the Navy. thirty-three
resigned from all causes since the first of Janu-
airy. to which should be added four Lieutenants
who resigned in December from their sympathy
with secession. Of the seventy-six commits
stoned officers of the Navy from the seeded
States on the first of January, fifty remain in
the service.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-24

EXTRA SEssloS.-Tbe Legislature, as will be
seen, has been convened by the Governor, to
meet at the capitol on the 9TH inst, to take such
action as the crisis demands. We earnestly
hope that ample provision will be made for any
e1igency which may arise. To do this tax and
loan of at least one million dollars should be
provided for to be. raised within the next two
years, should the exigencies Of the State require
that sum. The parties who shall be authorized
TO levy the tax or negotiate the loan, Is the case
may be, should be clothed with discretionary
poesr, that no more money need be raised at
any one time than may be required, and that all
nay be raised at once If necessary.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-24

"a John Covode, n. c., of Pennsylvania,
has offered Gov. Curtin $4,000 of the loan
authorized By the State to equip troops, and
some merchants Of Pittsburgh have offered a
similar sum.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-24

q Ii may be interesting to some of our read
ers to know that ex-President Buchanan has ex.
pressed his determination to sustain the Govern.
ment in the present emergency.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-24

BEECHER's SIsTER.-Niss atherine Beecher.
sister of Henry Ward, is expected soon at Mil
waukee. to take charge of the boarding depart
ment Of the Milwaukee Female College.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-24

n The President has made the following ~
pcsntments to Federal officers in BsitIoas'
Henry w. Hoffman, Collector; William D. - -
shall, Surveyor; Francis s. Corkran, Ssvo "
6cer; Washington Bonibant. Marshall
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-24
Adjutant- General.

STRICKEN FRoN TIE LIsT-The Treasury ~
partment has issued al order directing thss -
name of Ist Lieut. Rogers be stricken froo u
roll Of the revenue service for having. vei'S
command of Revenue Cutter Henry Dodge y
violation of his Official oath. and Of his duy
the government, surrendered his vessel 70 1e1e
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-04-24

IN 1t is reported that A. 7. Stewart q y
T., has offered . million dollars to the gown
ment.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03
NAE pErArrnEnr.


WAsHINGToS, June 25, 1861
Sir:-1n reply TO your application of the
2lst instant, for the aid of the Federal
Government TO repel from Virginia The
lawless Invaders nov perpetrating every
species Of Outrage upon persons and pro-
#perty, throughout large portion of the
State. abe Prraidsnt directs me to say that
a large additional force will soon be sent
TO your relief
The full extent of the conspiracy against
popular rights, which has cnIminNttd in
the atrocities 10 which you refer, was not
known when its outbreak took place Mt
Charleston. II now appears that il WIS
nlatured for many years by secret orguui-
zttions throughout the county, especially
in tue slave States. BIZ this means, when
the President called upon Virgins, in
April, for It's quo of troops then deemed
uere-sGry 10 put il down in the States in
which 1t had shown itself in arms. the
call was responded to by m order from
the chief confederate in Firginia 70 his
armed followers, TO seize the Navy Yard at
Gospert; and the authorities of the State,
4who had till then shown repugnanee to the
Pls<, f0und tkeaseives stripped II all &c.
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AoARnoF THANRs.

To nv fellow Citizens who rendered me
such timely aud SRiuable aid in reseuiug
ny family AID furniture from the tre on
the 24th June. aud to my personal friends
who 20 kindly attended TO my amiiy In
their deep distress, Aud TO those who nave
80 libera1ly aided me since, beg to assure
Of my fullest aRPrectattou Of taeir kina-
meas and desire fHeu 10 accept my warm-
est thanks and to be assured that myself
and family VIII ever bold them ia,she most
-,-.,.S..I e.s,,.,,t,-.,n.S
lEs-s.s ROER K1ta.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03
Post Once department..

WHEELEYG, Va. July ?, 1851.
Eds. InteI.:-I believe the postal service
has now been fairly re-established and is
regularly performed 10 the following Union
counties ofwestern Virginia, viz: Hancock,
Ohio. Wetzel, Barbour, Harrison, Tyler,
Writ, Cabeli, Brooke, Marshall, Monon-
gala, Upshur, Taylor, Doddridge, Pleas
ants, Lewis, Wood, Mason, Wayne, and
Marion; there may be some unimportant
routes in some Of those counties where u
change Is required, and there may be some
postmasters that should be removed, and
their places filled with Union men, all Of
which will receive attention as fast as the
necessary information may be obtained.
Tho malta in portion Of jackson, Chhell,
Putnam, and Wayne have been suspended,
and also In small part OF Mason, aud all
the mail service In KARaWha has been sus-
pended, bat all those routes will be re-
stored as soon as circumstances will per-
init. There are several Union counties
where it has not been deemed advisable rs
yet to attempt a restoration Of the service,
but it will DO done whenever Il is plactic-
able. Any information or suggestion from
tie members of the Legislature. now in
session with regard 20 the malta IN the
counties they represent will receive proper
aud prompt consideration. a
Yours respectfully,
A. B. WAILsR,
Special Agent Post Once Department.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

TUESDAY,, July 2, 1861.
House of Delegates assembled at IL n
Prayer by Rev. David HerTey.
The Clerk read the minutes OF the pre-
J. 9. West nominated for permanent
Clerk G. L Cranmer. There being no
other nomination, the roll was called oY
Col. Leroy CrAmar, when Mr.. CraumeF re-
cefving 81 votes TALL that were present. was
declared elected.
Speaker be postponed until to-mo row at
the usual hour Of meeting.
Mr.. West moved to amend by specifying
the hour Of II AK.
Mr.. Porter moved TO further amend by
substituting seven o'clock this evening,
which With the motion as amended was
Of motion the Assembly then adjourned.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03
NEW ADVERT ISRM'NFS

AT congregational meeting OF. the First Pres9y-
teran Church Ia the city Of Wieeiing held on the
lat Of July ls6I. the ALLOWING rreamble aud nese-
utions were MnRnin.Uiisly adopted;
WasREAs. Tie Rev. q. +. Baker, Of the PreshStery
OF I.cXin ton Va, having been nInnTaousiy called
10 the Pastoral office In the fret church
Of this city, aud having yigulded his acceptance OF
the calf aud actually engaged in the serrice u the
C0ngrSg.. with. most enrour'tstnSi h0teS ~
happy and prosperous settlement: hut having be-
come, convinced, that by thsnnhappy rNnge
Of public nfairs In the country. hi. pruApectE Of a
harp, md useful FstOrate IN this locality ni'st be
materially affected: and whereas he has consequently
expressed in n way honorable to himself and the
gntion desires that lie may be released trin
all longer torenlaiu in hs present position
therefore,
loss Of man, whose piety- ability, aud fidelity We so
highly appreciate. and from whose ministerial scr,
vices we have anticipated much enjoyment and
edfcation We cannot in Justice Ia him, d. anything
10 counterfeit his convictions OF duty. and we do
hereby grant his request and carnely pray that the
Great IIeEh Of the church may accompany him
whsrever he ~ cast his lOt and hereh most alec
tionateIy colnlhend Iini3to any other congregation
with which he may DO hereafter conuected. jy2-lt
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03
A arsrstsd CompIInent--swOrd and
Hat for DE. ThOburn.

A number Of the friends Of DR.. ThOburn,
surgeonof onrFirst Regiment, have bought
for him magnificent sword, beisand bat,
which they intend presenting to him at an
carly day. The sword and belt are now at
Mr.. sehafFer's jsWelry store, on Monroe
street, where we had the pleasure of see
iug them yesterday. These articles make
up q handsome compliment to most
worthy and deserving officer. No rsgi-
men, was ever more fortunate 10 securing
the services of "the right man ia the right
place." than was the Virginia First in Sc
curing the serviees Of DR.. ThobuEn.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03
c.n,.r n AttraetIon.

The Custom House 10 wheeling Is nov
the grand center of attraction. Ills not
only Custom House, State House and
a Post Office, but also an Arsenal. Some
seventy Ave boxes of armS, in addition to
those already there, wore deposited yester-
day. These will make a formidable ar
mauent when properly distributed, as they
soon viii be.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03
The morgantovVn star's Article on
aho wheeling Convention.


the wheeling Convention.
We publish to-day AN article, alluded to
yesterday, from the Morgantown Star, con-
corning the Convention lately met in this
city. We very much regret the appearance
Of this article, both because it is liable to
miSlead some of our people 10 Western
Virginia, aud because It is altogether I'M
worthy the source from which 1t proceeds
The Star has been from the start one Of
the boldest and most consistent opponents
Of the usurpers at Richmond, and this ar
tlcle looks like falling away in the very
hour Of trial aud danger. We are bound,
however, to do the editor, Mr.. Dent, who
Is at present IN the city, the justice to ex-
press the opinion that he does not wish to
be understood as taking any steps back
ward, whatever his article may seem to
imply. Neither does he wish to be UNDER
stood, as his article certainly would sug-
Rest, that he is of the opinion that any cor
rupt influence was brought to bear on the
members of the Convention to induce them
20 90 for the restoration of the whole rath-
er than a separation of part of the
State. Both constructions, he disciaimed
to as yesterday in conversation We had
with him. His ground Of opposition, as
be construct it, is that the members of the
Convention were sent to Wheeling mainly
for the purpose Of eReetiug q separation,
and that when the delegates reached
wheeling and came together 10 the Con-
vsntion, they suddenly, as IL by magic,
gave over the object of their mission, aud
turned out restorAtionistS. This presump-
iion Of Mr.. Dents, as all who are acQuaiL-
ted with the facts, we'll know, is groundless.
The delegates were not instructed, nor
many Of them expected to 90 in for diyis-
ion Of the state at this time. It Is true
that the delegates from MonOpgalia were,
yet We know that even there, on the gath
DAG Of Juae, while the Convention WAS in
session, the action Of the delegates from
that county in adopting the restoration
line of policy, Instead Of the division lins,
WAS unanimously endorsed 10 public meet
lug, by the adoption Of resolution o8er-
Cd by Mr. B.. p. Fitch. who vaa. As. all
know, one Of tbe ssr0ssest advocates Of
an Immediate division in the Convention OF
she 18th of May. His resolution was in
these WordsS
Res0iEeS. That this meeting sustain the
0ctleu Of our Delegates in the Convention
now Ia session ia the city Of wheeling /;
and that our Delegates are hereby Ia.
strusted - the proper time 70 Insist uPOu
. division OF the Stats.
The very fact that two seetlouS we're
made Of ibis rssOlution--tbe Que sudOrs.
aag what the delegates had done, (havipg
adopted the restoration policy,) and the
Other iastraetins them at some future time
to insist upon diIisiea-sheWs that the
people Wsl understood the difficulties
which had beSst the Convention in malur-
ing their line Of action So that this
meeting disposss Of all the exceptions
which Nr. Dens. or any one else, could
take TO the action of the Convention. on
the ground that It hsd NOT kept taitb
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03
yvorE for the Unomploysd.

We arc Informed that gentleman re-
Gently in the city from Loydsvi'te, Ohio.
says that plenty Of work could be found
on the farms in that vicinity for all who
were at present unemployed aud want
business. So many persons have enlisted
in that vicinity that the farmers feel some
anxiety about harvest hands.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03
Documents Accompanying tho Gov
ornor's Message.
CoNxoSwEALrH OF VIRGINIA,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
WHEELING. June q. 1861.
To His Ercellsncy the President of the Uni
ted STATES - ~

WHEELING, June 81. 1851.
To His Ercelltney the President of the uni
ted States -
S1R-Reliable information has been re-
ceived at this dep .rtnent from various
parts of the State that large numbers of
evil minded persons have banded together
in military organizations With intent to
overthrow the Government of the State !;
and for that purpose have called to their
aid like minded persons from other States
who, in pursuance of such call, have ihva-
ded this Commonwealth. They are now
making war on the loyal people of the
State They are pressing citizens against
their consent into their military organiZa-
ton, and seizing and appropriating their
property TO aid in the rebellion.
have not at my command sufficient
military force to suppress this rebellion
and violence. The Legislature cannot be
convened in time to act in the premises j i:
therefore becomes my duty as Governor
of this Commonwealth, to call on the gov
ernnentof the United States for aid TO re-
press such rebellion and violence.
!, therefore, earnestly request that you
will furnish n military force to ai'I in sup
pressing the rebellion, aud to protect the
good people of this Commonwealth from
domestic violence.
have the hnnor to be, with great reg.
peel. y0ur otedint servant,
TSighedl F.H P1ERPoIsT,
Governor.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03
nnnte Agent AppoIntea.

Thomas Wilson, Esq, Of Glen Ea'tOu,
in Marshall county, has been appointed
Route Agent on tho Baltimore L Ohio road
between this city and Cumberland, 10
place Of H. B. Bruce.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03


l,,,,l-Dow aud afterwards wen lani'eslT
= snermitted to retain the empty forms OF
otIIce only because they consented 10 use
tbpm AT the bidding Of the Invaders
The President, however. never supposed
,h,,t i, brave and free people. though sur
nrised and unnr1ncd, could long be sub
iucs,ed by clnss of political hdve"tnrers
1lways adverse 10 them; and the fact that
they have already rallied. reorganized their
government. and checked the rnarrh OF
these Invaders, demonstrates how Justly ne
appreciated them.
The failure, hitherto, OF the State au-
tborities. in consequence Of The eircum-
Stances to which have adverted, 70 or
Ranizc its quota of troops called for 10y tho
President, imposed upon him the necessity
Of providing himself for their orgtniEa-
lion; natf this has beea done 10 some ex-
rent. But Instructions have now heen
giyen to the ngentso of the Fetteral Govern
,nent 10 proceed hereafter under your di-
rections, and the company and 6eit, officers
VIII be commissioned by yon.
! have the bouor to be- very respectfully
your obedient servant,
Ls'sneal seere,ary Of War.
Hox FaASc1s n. PkRPowT, Governor
Commonwealth of Virginia. Wheeling,
Va.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03
SENATE.

The Senate organized permanently by
eiecting VIM. NJ. Lewis, OF DoddridRe,
CLERK, aud Jesse S. Wheat, of Wheeling,
Sergeant-at-Arms.
The President of the Senate delivered a
brief address.
The Governors message was read at the
same hour as in the House
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03
Department OF THE INTERIOR, |
w, e,s,ScTns

of the Commonwealth Of Virginia:
/. Caleb b. Smith, Secretary OF the In
terror, do hereby certify that: in disrharge
of the duty dcvoivei on me by the provi-
siunsnf IN act of Congress, approved May
2sd, 1850, entitled IAN act providing for
The taking of the Seventh and subsequent
Census of the United States, and to nix me
number Of The members of the Henseiof
Representatives, and provide for their ill-
tafs appointment among the sOysrai ss. .,Ss,
direrted by the 25th Section thereof. And
/ do further certify thai the Commonwealth
of Virginia is entitled to eleven q !! mem n
bers In The House of Representatives for
,ha 3sth Congress, and until another APP
pointmcut shalt be made according !" law.
- In testimony whcreoE baye
+. hereunto snhsrribed my nnme
b.S. and caused the scnl of the De-
IH.rtnrnt Of tile Interior to he
nfsxed, this twenty-sixth day IF Jnne in
the vrar Of onr Lord one thousand eight
hundred and sixty-one.
GSiyuedl C4Igp B Saith,
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03

sd Ruard sur nag, and keep eaeh star
Pssh stripe - bright ~ now they HaNAl
SFifIfnaksi Il lead ouT TAnksin wal,
6tIII doat above each patriots BTaTN
DS1fh 70 the traitor that would dSTe
To trail Il through the dust Of shAmA
All honest hearts its lot will share
And follow Il % Death OF Klne.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03
r..fl Tor WashinGton.

Hon. John s. Carlile left for Washing
ton Yesterday, to take his seat in congess,
which eouvenes Tomorrow.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-07-03
NOTICE.

II EEPERS OF Orlinariss and Coffee HcnseS will
II plepse take notice, that the second payment OF
the City tax on their rVspeetiyp licenses u now due,
iy2+3t JACoB RUIiRl.Es Clerk.