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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

IL The official statement Of the objects OF
NJ. Mercier's visit to Richncrd, 10 not only ter.
rible letting down Of the quidnuncs of the Times
and Herald Of New York, bat shsvs just how
much the lying statements of the Paris Ini<r
and London Tory Herald are worth.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

HoN. B. F. GRANGER.-This gentleman voted
against the con6scatioa bill on its 6ual passage
in the House Of Representatives. We presume
Mr. Granger will rot ask nsmirasion from this
district a, the uex, election. Wear quite sure
the people will net ask him to take il. He does
not represent the wishes Of the people in this
district, BY voting against sssfscatioa Of the
property Of rebels We are sorry for bin.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

THE B0RDER STATE MKH AND TnE PaocLANA-
Posfs Washington correspondent
saws that the border State men profess 70 b De.
lighted with the decision Of she President con-
corning Gen. Hunter . proclamation, but some Of
them, at least, turn up their noses at the appeal
Of the President 10 accept OF compromises
and that the time may come when
Mr. Lincoln will feel il his solemn duty 70
offer freedom TO the slaves
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

Mr.. WALKEg's OPIEIsN.-HOn. Robert j..
Walker thinks tue result Of the rebellion is TO be
Of immense value Il the county. IL will give
confidence at hsmy, and command respect from
abroad. Mr. Walker is firm in the opinion that
amnesty 10 the deluded masses and exile the
leader. i. the o-ly thing tina, viii settle the mat
ter after the struggle OF orr armies is over
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

Carr. ERIcsJos has planned large ssa,goisg
Monitor With a single turet. plated vith iron
twenty four inches thick, and armed With two
suss carrying a ball one thousand psusds IN
weight Two q, least Of these formidable vss-
sels viii probably be ordered. The Monitor 70
regarded AZ the best Of oil iron-clsd fsssing
things ret tested
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

Bat coming from men and papers professedy
Republican, they strike upon the ear bsrshly and
seem to US, 10 be out Of place and out of char.
acter, and calculated to do nischief to the cause
Of the Union.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

dates 1t the late special election for Congress n
tie Nia,h Illinois District. Three Q. the candl-
dates got 1900 votes. The other FIVE rangsd
from SOC down 70 T. TIE successful candidate
va. Vim. J. Allen whose vote vas 4,795.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

WHAT IHE CoxrR.BASDs SAY. - Fugitive
black. from Richmond report that it will be pan
ic and evacuation without any hgat. They say
the residents wishin eight and ten miles Of the
city, are packing up and removing their prop.
eriy.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

TIE NoRToLk NAVY YARp.-An officer has
been ordered 70 take charge Of the remains Of
Norfolk Navy Yard. A battalion Of marines has
been set down. Loyal blacks are to be employ
ed in removing what the rebels left. There are
no thoughts Of restoring the Navy Yard.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

The HEALTH OF OUR TROOPS AT NKwBKRS.-
Person, recently arrived from Ne-bern, \. { q,
report that the health OF our troops there Las
materially improved recently. Most Of these
men who were sick frem severe labor and change
OF water have recovered
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

TIE president TAXES THB RESPONSIBILITY
The President Of the United States has sent 9
message to Congress. in which he takes the re-
spcnsibility Of the expenditure OF money, for
which Congress csnsured the late Secretary Of
War. This reminds 10 Of Old Hickory
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

RRsoyED.-Col. Innis has been removed from
the Michigan Reg nent Of Mechanics and Eogi-
ueers, BY order of the Secretary Of War, for al
legged false preienses in recruiting the regiment,
and misconduct towards the men.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

SENDING HONE FUSDs-Governor Blair has
arrived from Corinth. and brought about s35,.
900, sent BY soldiers of the Thirteenth Regi-
ment to their families. They have sent home
$40, 900 since they we're paid of at Kalamazoo.
Gov. Blair is quite unwell, owing, no doubt, to
the hardships and fatigue Of the journey.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

u A highly important political movement Is
reported in Missouri A mass convention of the
friends of the Administration, and those favora.
bic to emancipation Of she slaves Of Missouri,
under the plan submitted - Congress By the
President ID called to meet at Jeffersea City,
June Is, 70 nominate State officers.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

Cor. WILcox.-Everybody will rejoice At the
prospects Of the liberation of the gallant Colonel
Wilcox from imprisonment By present arrange
ments, he and others are to be given up for an
equal number Of captured privateersmsn.
We think our Government is driving pretty
good bargain with the blaekless afser all; sx.
changing pirates for patriots.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

u A special corresponden; o. the Erening
Post states that hopes are entertained in wsss-
instsa, tha. the rebel force which recently
chased Gen. Banks out of Virginia, will be cap
tured.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

HexoR TO ERIcssOS.-The people Of Sweden,
With proper sense of the great services to civ
ilization rendered by their Distinguished csun-
trym.n, are having 4 medal struck in hoao' Of
Ericsson, in reference to the Monitor affair.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

Coop WoRK-The railway bridge across the
Rappahannock Al Frsdrickssurgh was completed
on Saturday, just one week from the tine It was
frG commenced. Ii is 800 feet long aid rests
upou a5stments 60 fee. high.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04
~ While the Great Exhibition at London Il

~ While the Great Exhibition at London is
crowded with the products Of labor, the admis-
sion to the opening Of the exhibition was SIS
and $a5, thus excluding the lAborer altogether.
1t is this spirit Of aristocracy and disregard of
the masses that gives the sninus to the British
party hostile to the United States, the paradise
Of the laboring man.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

"DADDY, Why 10 seighbor Smiths liquor shsp
ike coun,erfeis dollar" "Dent nov."
" Because yea can't pass it." said the urchin.
Exit old topper.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

Sira.burg, Va, May 90.
Last night the guerriIlas came down upon oar
pickets at the bridge west Of Tberssghfare. and
killed one aud took two prisoners. They bsloug-
ed to the Iss ba,tallios Michigan cavalry, com
mAadsd by Maj. Arnold.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

NosE are so seldom found alone. asd are 20
:oon tired Of their o-n company, as those cox
cemb. Who are on the best terms With then
selves.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

Nor DRoPpkp.-Tae names OF officers and
men taken prisoners are not to be dropped from
the roilA-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

DKrxK.S nan Vas lately trying to get .
Waterman to aires, his own ehsdsv. His coa-
plant was, that al III looking seoundrel was FOL-
loving him.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

"THK.E is divinity that shapes ear ends'
as the doughnat. remarked, when the girl -
making them.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

THs mar VIE cosrted an investigates nays it
isn't talf a. good - sp aGecsisnats girl. We
expect Let.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

A BgIGH. and beautiful bird is hope; it comes
70 ne mid darkness and the stern, and singr
the svsstes. song when oar spirits are the sd
dest.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

PsYsrDssT LIxcoLs GoSs TO RrcHnoSD-TBRy
SAY-Ths correspondent Of tire \. \. CONNER
eio' ASrertis,r, writing Friday, says:
..Mr. Lincoln 10 absent With the Secretary of
Wsr-sone SAY on the way 10 Richmond, 10 10.
sue the proclamation which 10 TO establish line
Of policy by which al these negro questions are
to De settled. A; any rate, ssch is the report"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

BAxksrrr LAw.-Anoshsf effort "a being
made for the passage Of q general bankrupt bill
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04

" The poor have li;tle-beggan, noes-,
the rich, too much-snsngh, not ese.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-04
Gov. sprague OF Rhode Island EIrSssa q.
y. SENATOR.
Providence. Nay rs.

Providence. Nay rs.
Gov Wa. Sprsysc vas yesterday elected o.
S. Senator fer .iH years from the 9Th 9! March
next when the term Of Senator Simmons e.
pires He received ~ votes cut Of los.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-12-23
The Legislature.


The Legislature took recess on Monday morning
last, until Monday the 10th of january. About 80
acts and resolutions passed, full and correct
list of which we will give in our next
We are compelled to omit the proceedings of Sa-
turday. Several bills were passed into laws and
ratified, which will appear in the captions.
The two Houses, by a large vote, declared the
Office of Adutant General vacant, but did not fill it
ITSELF nor provide directly for doing So Under the
circumstances as thoafce has been declared vacant
the Governor may deem it his duty to fill it.
The revenue bill the passed the Senate but failed
in the Commons for want of time. 1t will no doubt
be the first measure which will engage the atten-
ton of the Legislature when it re-assembles.
The bill to raise ten thousand State troops passed
the Commons, but failed in the Senate for want of
time 1t would &C, tainly have passed, if that body
could have got to final vote upon it
Much of the valuable time of the two Housewives
consumed by the Destructives in speechmaking
and in calling the yeas and nays. The leaders of
this faction appeared to be more intent on making
party capital than in providing ways and means to
defend the State and uphold the cause Still, much
business was transacted of important character,
for which the Conservatives deserve the thanks of
their constituents.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-12-23
GA Lie Nailed to the Counter, and cliuched.

" A Lie Nailed to the COUNTER, and Cliuched.
Our unhappy neghbor of the Register has become
so fuddled by his inconsistencies, associations and
other causes that he has lost the powers of ratio
cination. Reasoning or logic has. never been his
forte, but what little ability he once had in this re-
spect has evaporated.
The Register charged and said it could prOre
that Col George Little had offered the Chief Clerk
of Treasurer Courts, Mr.. w. R. Richardson, a sala-
ry of 81, 900 to remain in the Office. We mailed
that lie to the counter by producing letter from
Mr.. Richardson, in which he emphatically denied
that Col Little had made any offer to him whatever
in regard to his salary.
Now, how does the Register attempt to slip from
under this charge of making false statement in re-
gard to Col. Little? Why, it first gives letter
from Mr.. Richardson in which he reiterates the de-
NAL that Col. Little ever proposed anything in re-
gard to his salary. Does that exonerate the Regis
ter? So far from it. it clinches the nail. What
then? Why, the Register brings to its aid its next
friend and bed fellow, one John Spelman, who as
serts that Mr. Richardson told him and Others that
Col Little did make the offer. Does that ex6nerate
the Register from the charge? Certainly not We
simply denied that Col Little had made the'offer
We did not say that Mr.. Richardson had not said
so. That issue we did not make. 1t is not binding
upon us to make any defence of Mr.. Richardson :;
yet, perhaps, it is due to him 70 say, that in a
question Of veracity, pending between him and John
Spelman alone nine-tenths of this community, who
know both of the men, would believe Mr.. Richard
son. Whether. the Register is worthy of credit in
its malicious assaults against better men than ITSELF
honest men will hereafter doubt since it repeats in
its columns what John Spelman teiISit! Fie, fe
Mr.. Register! Alas how fallen
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-12-23
The Yankee Raid.

One of the most disgraceful affairs of the war to
the enemy, is the recent raid upon the Wilmington
and Weldon Railroad. His force as first noticed at
KInston vas at least $4,000, being five to one to
Gen. Evans. Our killed and wounded was SMALL
the enemy's heavy. He took about 400 prisoners
of our force, drove beyond Kinston, entered the
town and paged it, and on retiring burnt the rail-
road bridge, TO prevent pursuit by our increasing
forces. At Whitehall the enemy suffered severely.
We are assured that the enemy were reinforced
every day from Newbern, until his number, as es-
timated by some, increased to 10000 men. He ad-
Tanced to the Rail Road protected by the river,
tore up the Road and burnt bridges, &c, and i'm
mediately retreated back to Newbern 1t is under
stood that the damage to the Road can be repaired
in few days. The reported burning of Evertts-
vile and private dwellings by the enemy is untrue.
A gentleman informs US that he witnessed the re-
treat on Friday last near Kinston. The wagon train
was upwards OF miles in length and the army was
passing the entire day, in. close column and at
quick pace. His whole demeanor indicates as much
fright as if we had had 100 900 men ready to pounce
upon him
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-12-23
Paroled Prisoners.

About 400 of our prisoners were paroled at Kins-
ton last week. Their oath obliges them to abstain
from all acts during their parole, which in any way
would afford aid and comfort to the Confederate
States.
We understand that the conscripts of Col NAL
let's battalion have since been ordered back to
Camp Holiness and they are refused permission to
return home until they exchanged. By what
law, civil or military they thus detained, we
cannot perceive. We have heard it also stated that
they will be required to assist in constructing winter
quarters for the camp. We hope there is no truth
in this. The officers in command at that post must
see that such course would be palpable violation
of their parol of honor. Why not let the men 60
home few days to their families, and return as
soon as exchanged?
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-12-23

AN ARBITRARY Acr-A good deal of excitement
has been produced in Raleigh and elsewhere in the
State by the of the Rev. Mr. Graves of Orange
county, and his removal to Richmond and confine-
ment in prison there 1t appears that Captain Mac
cubbin, chief of the Richmond detective force, was
sent to Orange county to make the arrest; that he
arrived on Sunday and found Mr.. Graves engaged
in conducting religious services in the Presbyterian
Church at or near The Oaks" Maccubbin sat
down quietyin pew until the conclusion of the
services, when he arrested Graves but allowed him
to preach another discourse that evening, the Cap
tain attending on his ministry. He slept With his
prisoner that night and started to Richmond with
him the next day.
Gov. Vance was telegraphed to about it, and
being himself about to leave Raleigh for Wilmington
asked the Mayor of Raleigh to stop the parties on
their arrival at Raleigh; but they appear to have
taken some other route, as the Mayor could not find
them in the cars. The next that is heard of them
is, their arrival in Richmond and Imprisonment of
Graves.
Such arbitrary acts are of very bad tendency
They are too like those of Lincon.Faysttepile o.
SerUer.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-12-23

Gov. VANCE.-Every unparalleled, impartial,
honest man in the State is ready to admit that q
more devoted Governor to all sections and to all the
great interests of the State occupied the Exc
cutive chair, than Gov. Vance. Never has Gov
ernor displayed more untirlng energy and ardent
zeal for the welfare of the people than has Gov.
Vance manifested during the short time that he has
been in office. But even already is an attempt
made to prejudice the people against him. Because
Gov Vance knew that duty called him to the scene
of action near Knston, and because he FASTENED
thither as soon as fighting became imminent, the
charge is made that he is neglecting his duties at
the capital.
We hope the Governor will pardon US for as
sociating his with that of the low, groyelling
editor Of the State Journal yet we feel called upon
to notice any such charges, emanating from so
low source. Gov. Vance knows his duty, and he
will discharge that duty The people have full con-
idence in his good intentions, his sagacity and
wisdom, and low,down attacks will only excite the
contempt of all air-minded PERSONS Greensboro
Patriot
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-12-23
For the Standard.
fOr I
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

v A
December 9, 1862.
At called meeting of the officers of the 22d C. Regi-
ment mott on, Capt ]. A Hooper, of Company E. was
appointed Chairman and Lieut.. Lee RUSSELL Of Company
h. requested to act as Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been stated the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions cordially adopted:
WHEREAs. 1t has pleased Divine Providence to remove
from midst Capt. c. II. BuRGIN, Company K. 22d n
c. Regiment; therefore,
RssoUed That while bow submssively to that High
Wisdom which never errs, yet cannot withhold our
deepest grief the unfortunate of one whose
highest aim and desire the promotion and eciencv
his command the arena of BATTLE and its comfort and
well being in camp.
Resolved That we with pleasure, accord testimony
of his ndomtabe energy and assiduy in the performance
of his duties an oficer-Of his gasntry and chvary
the edhs strict attention to the wants of those under
his CONTROL and his genial aud social bearing to all those
withinzthe pale of his acquaintance.
ResoLUed That in humble Judgment the army of the
Confedeacy has lost in the death of Capt c. H. Burgin
OF its most gallant and competent officers and this
regiment one of its warmest aud most genial friends
RSolOed That tender to the bereaved parents of the
deceased heartfelt sympathy, and commend them to
that benign from which emanates whatever of good
is vouchsafed to man.
Rsotrd That copy of these resolutions be sent to the
family of the deceased and to the Western Enterprise,
Raleigh Standard and Greensboro Patriot for publication
J. A. HOOPER, Chm'n.
LEE RUSSELL, Sec'y.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-12-23
Christmas.

In order to afford our hands few days for recrea
tion and enjoyment, no paper will be issued from
this office until Monday next. They have discharg
co their duty faithfully during the past year; and
though we are reluctant to omit even one publica-
ton of our Semi Weekly in these stirring times when
our readers looking so eagerly for news, yet We
feel that we should treat them somewhat harshly, if
we refused their request Our next issue will be
the Weekly, and will be sent to both our Semi
Weekly and Weekly subscribers
We tender to our friends and subscribers the COM
pliments of the season, with the earnest wish that
the next Christmas will bring with it peace, and the
preservation of Our liberties, and not with its
attendant evils.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-12-23
oBIruARY NoTIGEs.

Died, near Middletown OF Smith6eld in Virginia ION
the 2sh October 1882 of disease of the heart Epw:S B.
In the death of this excellent Young man We are c,iei
ito mourn another victim Of the ruthless war which has
N. was from childhood distinguished BY strict integrity
and truhfuness Of chsracter-hy fond affection for his
but to the most earnest efforts to promote sr
and comfort-and by uniform kindness and manly
ness in his intercourse with others. He was young
of more than ordinary intelligence and babe fair 10 be-
defence Of his country in August 1851 Company =,
Si~we) 2sth Regiment N G. T. lie bore athe hard ,hips
and hangers of the camp and the battlefield With manly
and uomplainng forttude But aer the terrible ordeal
through which troops passed the BATHS before Rich
mond na health failed, and for many weeks be continued
seemed TRIUMPH and he eioned bis regiment but soon
aiterward while a march, the weary troops per.
mted 70 rest Tor few minutes and at the word marrh
ne arose WIN nus company apparently as well as usual,
ly expired.
We mourn this sad event. but we sorrow not thoar
without hope" His mind for many months had been
deeply occupied with spiritual and eternal things and
confidently hoped that he had sought and found the Pesr
of great price, In his last letter to his parents written
four days before his death he remarks read few
chapters in my Bible each dayhis is ali the reading
do here And his fellow soldiers testify that it was his
daily habit to peruse the sacred Scriptures de felt pc
cuiar ELECTION which he manifested in substantial man.
| years, met with the worshppers of the Lord
In the death of L. b. Mendenhail the country has lost
noble citizen aud solder-many who knew him are s-
bereaved of aeconate and tendery beloved bug
she Judge of all the earth doeth right !" and trust
that what is ouross is Edwns great gain May the Lord
sancty this affection to the bereaved and may He hasten
the day when peace shall be restored TO again. when
| all these calamities shall be overpast W. VI. c.
WV. LEoNIDAs SPEcK, member of Company F, Cahaba
Rifles, 5th Alabama Regiment fell MORALLY wounocd IN
the memorable struggle at Gaines Mills, the -
ernoon of Friday, June 27h 1862 and died in the 10;
Alabama hospital the 4th of July the following Friday
in Richmond When be fell, he put his hands upon his
head then aerlookng at them said Here are my blood
and my brains but give them up freely for my home and
my coar He the eldest of the late Rev Henry
Speck of the North Carolina Conference NJ E. Church.
He native of Irede County, N. c., but removed
while yet child with his widowed mother TO Ala
bana where he resided beloved and esteemed by ALL mp
| to the commencement of this unhoIy The city o.
Richmond rendered doubly dear to him berg the
place where his deceased father had often mingled with
The clergy of his church. and the State Of Virginia being
The native place of his father Thus again c.ed &c
mourn the loss of the good the noble and the brave.
A FELLOW-SOLDIER.