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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

TaE K. G. C. rs HrcHrGAx-Ths Free Pres,
has frequently denied that this locofoco sscre,
reasonable organization existed 10 Michigan.
We give, in . late issue the aeknowledgmess
Of the Free Pres that there we're such mes in
Detroit. We nov offer the following evidence.
from the Niles Inquirer. of ito existence, and
the fact that it is composed Of Democrats! The
Inqaire' says:
We know beyond the possibility Of doubt,
that there is lodge Of the Knights of the Col
den Circle, in this city, and that certain promin.
ent Democrats are members. We could publish
their names, but they have been sen; to the
Department at Washington, end as il is hoped
they may sooa become inmates Of Fort Warren.
We deem il expedient to withhold them for the
present. This lodge was established early las,
summer by the notorious Parker H French, nov
OF Fort Warren. and is, - We have good reason
to believe, still in existence, ard that more than
one man. nov in the armies of the Onion from
this section, is a member and has taken the Dor
rid oa'a TO wade to bis knees in human blood to
kill President Lincoln at the bid OF Jefferson
Davis
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12
From the Frankfort Commonwealth.

from The Frankfort Common wealth
Ny DEAR REBs IL now take my pen in hand
for the purpose of holding communion With thee
through the silent medium of pen ssd paper.
have just learned that the lines are now open a
far as Fort Donelson, in Tennessee, and avail
myself, with alAcrity, Of the opportunity now
presented, OF resum;ng our correspondence
Your many friends in this section would like ,o
te informed various topics, for instance
How are YOU. any how!
How does "dying in the last ditch" agree with
your general heaiths
How is the Constitution" down your way
Do you think there 10 any government!
How is King Kotting."
IL Yancv we'll aud able 10 eat his oatsi
When will Buckner take his Christmas dinner
in Louisville.
Is FLOYD TIlghmsD s,ll hanging Union men
in the FRS. District.
Is Floyd still 'r;aing' cannon and other small
arms!
How is Pillows last " ditch" and when will be
crafty his numerous friends BY "dying" in the
same!
How is the "Southern HEARTY"
Are you still able to whip five to one!
What is your opinion Of the Dutch race!
Did the recognition Of the g. Confed. BY Eng.
land and France benefit you much!
Where is the Provisional Government" Of
Kentucky, and what is it kept in!
Where il the Louisville Nashville Bowling
Green Courier nov published, Sayl
And lastly, whs. do you think Of yourselves
any how,
prompt answer will relieve many anxiou.
hearts. Yours, in . horn,
A LINCOLN Mas.
United States, Feb. Is. 1862.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

TIL. L.dy a-ro-~LIa1 so Des.o;. ill., oh,
and organized by the election of II. H. Riley
of ST. Soseph Co. as President, by small ma
jorty over E. II. Thomson Of Flint. McClel-
land. Buel and others, attempted to introduce
REASONABLE resolutions, but Romeyn denounc-
ing McClelland as a traitor, they were with
drawn. The resolutions adopted are anti Cam
eron, anti abolition and anti-war, and declare
no settled policy whatever. The Knights of
the Golden Circle seem to have been over
powered by the Union men in the Convention,
and the whole thing so far as carrying out the
programme intended by the wire pullers who
called it, was decided failure. The hatred
of abolition was shown by the adoption of a
resolution placing abolitionists and secession
lists in the same boot, although there is not
traitor among the first class nor loyal man in
the last.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12
For the lansing Republican
F1aS Cotton.

WAsHrSGros, d. n Feb |, 1862
En-. REPUBLIcAx-The enclosed sample 81
Flax Cotton was produced ia DAYTON, Ohio. by
the ordinary FAX machine a simple and cheap
affair. The process by which the fibre is short.
ened and divided in a recent invention of Mr.
John P Comfy, of the Dayton Journal. for
which he has just received letters patent. Good
Judges think that Mr.. Coml, has overcome tn.
great difficulty heretofore existing in all methods
of preparing the fibre for cotton machinery.
1t seems to me, his success is complete, and
that hereafter fax will dispute empire with cot
ton. Eight hundred pounds of the article be
fore you, can be grown on any acre of land
that is rich enough to produce good corn The
slow and laborious process Of pulling is dispensed
with. II can be cut with mower or cradle
without loss, as the fibre is worthless two or
three iuches above the root You will be able
to calculate its vaiue-especially at this time
and so long as the crop of cotton shall he short.
send this sample TO you. believing that you
will view it, as do. Of incalculabIe importance
to the farmers Of Mchigan--and that you will
not only invite attention To it-but will urge the
culture of flax in your neighborhood not only
as source OF profit, but as great duty growing
,ut Of our peculiar relations to the rebel States
We are, trust, about to whip them into sub
mission to the constitution and laws of the On
on-and it will be well for US, if We can hence.
orth eontrive TO be Independent as regards this
immense staple OF negro production. hone
lax is destined to suppIant cotton and DESTROY
lsvery.
Hon. j. N. Howard made his debsi Yesterday
n speech on the question of SLOWING Ar. Stark
II Origon to take his seat. and the oath Of of6ce
Is you VII, without doubt see the speech, I
orbear remark upon it, and will only saw. tina,
lis success is complete and he stands TO-DAY in |
Gblc estimation BIZ the side OF the ables, man |
D the Senate. heard the speech and left the
hamber, proud Of NY State and her new Sena
Or. Yours truly, c. CLARK
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Gen. Lander

This oHfcor vhnso do..h Ell. ..t:o. a,eurno,
was native Of Salem, Mass, and belonged to a
family distinguished for energy and enterprise
He was engaged in civil life up to the time Of
the present rebellion. In 1859 and 1860 he was
Superintendent Of the Overland Wagon Road to
California, which vas made highly eficen, under
his management. Our readers will recollect
that while holding office under Buchanan, he
acted a. second to Potter of Wisconsin, in his
duelling affair with Pryor of Virgins. On the
breaking out Of the rebellion be was assigned to
Q position under Gen. Mcclellan, in Western
Virginia, and in the various dashing engagements
there he was personally daring to degree that
could not be surpassed. At the battle of Rich
Mountain, he rode fifteen feet ahead of his men :;
and though, as soon as the enemy discovered
him, shower OF bullets we're poured at him, it
made NO impression whatever on the GOODNESS of
the daring soldier. At the affair at Edwards
Ferry last Fall, he was severely wounded BY
bullet in the leg, which troubled him to the day
u n.n nsaIn ne Immnniare ransa mr. ma daafn
il said to have been congestion of the brain.
His wife Was the formerly well known actress.
Mis- Davenport, to whom he had been married
but . short time; and the celebrated sculptor,
Mis- Louisa Lander, was his sister.
Gen. Lander was about 40 years Of age at the
time Of his death, and was physically and men,
tally . 6ne specimen Of q man. In person be
vas tall, stalwart, graceful and proud, ana.
mounted On his charger and in his fine military
costume, he looked like knight Of the olden
lines. In his loss the country loses one of it's
beet men and soldiers, and the tears of his com
nand and the nation follow him to the grave.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

FLAX CorroS.-For many years public atten.
ton has been directed to the substitution of fax
for cotton - not only furnishing a better and
more durable article Of clothing but a. bringing
ct once FREQ labor into competition with slavery
thus With the odds greatly In our favor At once
striking IN efectual blow at the institution of
slavery. This seems at last to have been At
tanned and We have received from Judge Clark,
formerly Of the Land Office. specimen of the
cotton thus manufactured from FAX which in
Abrs and texture seems to b superior to the
famous Sea Island Cotton. Our readers will
find the letter Of Mr.. Clark in another column.
We call the attention Of farmers to the csltiva-
ton Of Aax, which 10 We believe certain crop and
with the success Of this invention becomes the
most valuable Of oil. With crop Of 500 pounds
70 the scrs at present prices Of cotton the farmer
would realize $3.50 per acre, and at the lowest
prices Of ten cents per pound not less than $50
per acre.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12
SAD CALAxIrY.-The Detroit papers give the

SAD CALAxIrY.-The Detroit papers give the
the Oil Refinery of J. Fl. Harmon & Co, OF
that city, on the Sd instant. By the genera
ting OF gas in the treating room which COM
municated with the furnaces in an adjoining
room. an explosion took place tearing the
building in pieces and killing the following
persons: Robert Higham, Charles S. Dibble,
John Reinhart and John Schwoob The first
two were partners with Mr.. Harmon in the
oil works. Mr.. Higham was we'll known as a
railroad engineer, and Mr.. Dibble was the son
OF the former proprietor Of the Biddle House.
On the next day by the explosion of gas
while lighting q lamp, servant girl was
burned to death in the same CITY.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

MANASSAS Is IvAcUAfrD AxD n our POSSESSION.
II had apparently been deserted by the lar.
ger part Of the rebel army for two weeks. Ev-
erything that could not be moved is destroyed.
It is supposed that the rebels intend to fall back
to Fredericksburgh and thence to Richmond
A portion Of Gen. Banks army, under command
Of Col. Geary are in possession Of Leesburg, Va,
without opposition.-Onr pickets are within five
miles of Winchesser.-The rebel army in Arkan-
sas, numbering $4,000 men, commanded by
Price, vanDorn, McCullech and Mcintosh, have
been defeated by Gen. Curtiss after two days
battle, in which our loss vas 1000 killed and
wounded, and theirs much larger. Gen. Sigel
disting uished himself; McCulloch 10 said to be
MORALLY wounded We are in the permanent
occupation of Columbus-Com. Duponts Feet
have possession OF the whole eastern coast Of
Georgia and Florida, including Brunswick, Ga,
and Fernandina, F., There vas no fighting.
The Merrimac a: last ventured out from Nor
folk, and attacked our feet at Newport News
She steamed for the Cumberlsr d, "a gun sloOp,
which fred broadside after broadside without
effect upon the iron steamer, and she was finally
run down by the Merrimac, still firing while
sinking. Our loss was killed and drowned on
the Cumberland $50. The Merrimac then at
tackled the so gun frigate Congress, which, to
save herself from destruction, surrendered with
so killed and 81 wounded. One Of the rebel
gunboats took of the officers of the Congress,
and the seamen we're allowed to escape. The
Congress was then set on fire and burned. In
the meantime the Minnesota was aground and in
great danger, as our guns we're unable to pro-
duce any effect wh~sover upon shc Me''i.nao.
The timely arrival OF the new Ericsson battery
Monitor, changed the tide of affairs. She at
once attacked the Merrimac and after fight Of
three hours the Merrimac retreated into Norfolk
harbor with her side stove in from our balls,
while the Monitor was entirely uninjured.
Roscoe Conkling has introduced the resolution
of the President as contained in his messare to
the House.-The Ohio Legislature are balloting
for U S. Senator, B. F. Wade is ahead, but no
choice as yeti is reported that IL 900 of the
citizens Of New Orleans belong to secret Union
cubs-A strong Union feeling is said to exist
in that portion Of North Carolina in possession
Of Burnside's forces.-The rebels who evacuated
Columbus are said to be fortifying Island No. 10,
a few miles down the Mississippi Tennes-
see Legislature is said to have scattered from
Memphis-Gen. Grant, it ia thought, is at Flor.
ence, Alabama, within forty miles Of Memphis.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

GEN. FRENoNT's DEFENsE-The defense os
this gallant officer has been published by him.
and IS addressed to B. F. Wade. Chairman of
the war committee. He successfully vindica-
ted himself from the charges alleged against
him. and proves that neither, as regards the
defeat of Gen. Lyon at Springfield, or of Col.
Muiilgan at Lexington, was at all responsible
As to any participation in the frauds perpetra-
ted by officers of his command be is entirely
innocent. We shall publish his defense here
after
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

SENATOR WRIGHr.-This gentleman lately ap-
pointed to ill the vacancy occupied by the ex-
pulsion of Bright, has taken his seat at Wash
isgton. Though leading Douglas Democrat,
ne by no means relishes the secession platform
lately adopted by the II diana Convention. Be
fore leaving he made strong Union speech at
Indianapolis, and his dissection Of the eighth
OF January anti-war platform was scathng and
unmercifuL His remarks we're patriotic and al
together free from partisan feeling. The anti
war faction denounce him bitterly, but ninety.
nine men out of hundred in Indiana indorse his
sentiments and approve his appointment.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

SKETcH OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANsAs.-Fav.
etteville, Arkansas, where Gen. Curtis last de-.
feated Price, is 4 post village and capital of
Washington county. 1t IL one hundred and
n'nety-six miles northwest Of Little Rock, and
one thousand one hundred eighty-fi mile.
from Washington. 1t is situated on the north
west side OF White river, and contained, pre-
vious to the vandalism Of the rebels. the usual
county buildings, United States Land Office.
two churches. several stores, and about seven
hundred inhabitants.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12
II Donelsoa Correspondence Indianapolis Journal
What one or the Missouri Eighth told
Pillow.

FLOYD and Pillow saved themselves by fight
Az am1sing story Is told Of al in;srviev be-
tween one OF the Missouri F. ghth boys and 0ea-
ersl Pillow. which probably FASTENED the lafters
flight
A private Of the Eighth Missouri, Who, ~ the
vay, is an inveterate stanmeref, yet vh, -
taken prisoner late Saturday evening. ard = -
own request was ushered into the august pres
ence Of Pillow himself. Who among other qses'
tions asked:
well, my good fellow can you infsrn =
what your side intend 70 do upon the movrevY
a. Why they intend 70 come into yosr forso-
cations. or b-b-bust gut tryin."
II is said that Gen. Pillow declined AIDING -
farther Questions, bu, packed mp sud ssok ehs:
first boat up the river.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

- There are more Americans than either
kaeksAnen OF Sco,chnen in Lover Canada -
"hais Ne natives Of England IN the Province
nseese is.lss. and Of Scotland Is, leo, these Of
TIE United States number Ias4l.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

EiRR At TEE PRIsON.-A destructive FIRE took
plaes ct the State Prison last week, and several
q The shops were consumed, the total loss being
rspossed 1t $4,000. The Prison was self SUP
porting, or nearly % At the time Of this Ere, and
il win prove . heavy loss to the State, AZ the
Shops vill have to oe rebuilt at once tn provide
employment for the convicts.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

Il Prentice, Of the LoaisviIle Journal, says
that Buckner at Fort 0onelson, to be prepared
tor any turn of fortune. had couple of Hags tied
TO opposite ends If long pole-a coat stolen
from n~ighboring farmer for black Gag, and
shit stolen from bis wife fer white one
W bile the Pederais kept at q distance from the
fort, he displayed the coat end of his flagstaff
but az they approached, he-shfted.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

Mr. Brown. you say the witness vas honeet
and intelligent What makes you think 20 are
you acquainted With h,n," mo sir, have new
er seen MIN" why, then, do yeu come to
such a conclusion - cause be takes i've
newspapers and pays for every one of them in
advance"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

ELEcTIoSs.-In Marshall the Republicans
elect their mayor-last year Democratic.
In Corunna, the entire Republican ticket. ex-
cept marshall, is elected In st. Johns. las,
year Democratic, We elect = Republican Presi-
dent BY Is majority, the Democrats elecsine
the balance Of the ticket by reduced msioritie.
from last year. Everywhere the Republican
column stands hrm and unbroken.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

DHcIIxHD. Hitchcock has declined the
appointment of Asjor-G General in the army on the
advics Of his physician, who decided that the
disease contracted by the General in Mexico is
still dormant in his system and liable to break
out AGAIN.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

THE BRAVE FELLcws.-Out of eish,y.fv men
IN 70. 3, the color company of the llth Illinois
Regiment, at the battle of Fort Donelson, oniy
seveu come out alive. The rebels aimed a, the
man carrying the colors and as fast as one va.
snos another took his place. and the Gag was
brought through. l.. D. waddell was CAPTAIN
OF this noble company; only lie men of the
lth Illinois came out Of the fight uniriured.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

- Japan Gin csosribu,e some s;x hundred
os'es - sne insessaiioaal Exhibition Of 1869
hessdiag articles Of lacquer ware. straw vork.
ssa.a psseshin, naaufscsuses d Paper, carvings
- ivesy, peintipgs asd books.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

THx FiRr GrS.-At the charter election in
East Saginaw, which vas held March 4th, the
entire Republican ticket was elected by an aver.
aes majority Of 50. The Democrats spared
neither tine nor money to carry the city. but
were signaly defeated.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

AnsfnRR DEMOCRATIC PAPER--Johu 8. Baep.
sesnss pa6'isher Of the Free Press, has started
. monthly Journal, called the Democratic Far.
~s'. IL d supposed to pattern after the Free
Pres in il tendencies only little more 70.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

GEoGRAPHY.-" What country Is on the op-
posite side Of the globe - said . teacher to q
hopefsl pupil IS Doa's know, cir, sas the re-
ply "Bnt if you sbouh dig . hole etraehs
through the earth, and you should 90 IN at this
end, where would you cone out "0ut Of
the hole, mr."
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

ELECTION IN UrAH--At the territorial election
in Utah, March Sd, Brigham Young was elected
Governor, and Heber c. Kimban Lieutenant
Governor vithou, opposition. The vote was
unanimous for the State Constitution.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

Destruction OF PROPERTY Louisville
Journal says tina, within three months $780,
600 worth OF impressed slaves 10 rebel camps
have died in three Kentucky counties alone.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

BILLIARD MArcH-A great match between
havanagh and Foley came off last week at
Cleveland for $500 side and the game 1900
points Kavanagh won the match By 4sI
points
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

q The Subscription in England ser /. mo.u.
.sss = h'ses Of Prince Albert Is fass approach.
hg $4,000. end IN few weeks IL win proa.h,,
ssaeA 10000.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

q Mrs. Mary Grumace died at Crosse
point in THE State on the Sd inst, aged one
hundred and eight years. Her husband was in
the celebrated Pontiac war.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

Is IL Is said that the most frery of the Sc
cession's's OF Nashville are gDashing their teeth
ferociou.ly. We suggest that the name Of the
town be written Gnashviile. Louisville .Jouy-
nal
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

II Contractors may Dot vans 70 stab st H.
vitaie of the Republic, bat they keep jobbing q
it-Lssissille DeRoeyas.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

u Prominen, citizens in New York lately
presented Flag Officer Stringham with . gold
mounted sword costing $a4s.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

When rebels burn for distinction, il is
generally railroad bridges and churches that suf-
fer-Lox. Dem.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

q Gen. Ulysses s. Grant was born in Cler.
mont oosnsy, Ohio. at Point Pleasant, April q
1859.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

q text Uncle Sam expects to preach from
fsaim 40, verss Z: "Manassas 10 mine"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-12

~ gilt eagle, and suspended over the eagle a
beautiful golden starred banner; other banners
were suspended at different points from the gal.
leries.
At IL o'clock the House was called to order.
and the Journal of the previous day read and
approved. The Speaker now requested the
members to compactly occupy the seats on the
left of the Hall reservng the front seats for in.
vited guests The venerable John J. Crittenden
arose and moved that the presentation of rebel
flags be dispensed with, as the joint resolution
relative to the celebration did not contemplate
ssch an ignominious ceremony. After q short
but spirited discussion. the motion prevailed. TIE
House sensibly concluding that such special con-
smsrasion Of rebel rags would materially m.sni-
fy their character.
Al O'Clock the center doors were thrown
open. Then entered, preceded by the Sergeant
at Arms, the Vice President and Secretary of the
senate, followed by the Senator's. These eccu-
pied the seats TO the left Of the Speaker and in
front Of the Representatives Next came Sec
tares Seward, Chase, Stanton, Smith, Wel.es,
Bates and Blair. These dignitaries occupied the
front range Of chairs to the right OF the Speaker
ine Judges Of the Supreme Cour. appropriated
the second range of seats. The next row of
seats contained the Corps Diploma,ique-every
foreign legation duly represented except that Of
Great Britain. Lord Lyon being mon est on &C.
count OF the recent bereavement of Queen Vic |
t'ria- Then followed the officers of the Armv
and Navy IN full uniform, Major General NcClsl. |
Ian, Generals Mcdowell and Butler being mos, |
prominent. After all had become seated and
order restored, the scene was truly brilliant and