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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

We publish this week the news Of the fall OF
Island No. 10, and the capture by the Federal
troops Of 3 Generals, 5000 prisoners, 100 heavy
siege guns, several field batteries, gunboats,
transports, and the Holn's Ram, without the
less upon our side, 20 far a can be learned, Of
a singls man.
Also the complete victory Of the Union forces
under General Grant, at Pittsburg Landing,
Tennessee, On Sunday and Monday, 9th and 9Th
inst.
These victories must be decisive of the Wal
in the South. " est. With New Orleans aAd No
bile almost As certainly in our hands As though
the surrender Of those places had already been
made; with the rsbel armies either captured OF
scattered by our victorious troops, No cannot se'
how the rebels can longer hold out They mus
soon see the utter futlity Of longer resistance te
the gigantic power with which they are contend
ing, and lay down their arms. We sincerely
hope that the promises said to have been made
by Gen. Mcclellan last fall, that the rebellion
should be crushed before the lst Of May, ma!
be fulfilled.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16


the house providing Ier the appointments Oh a
committee Of nine members of the House to in.
qure and report as a. early day as practicable,
whether any plan can be proposed and recon.
nended for the gradual emancipation Of oil Afri
can slaves, and the extinction Of slavery in the
States Of Maryland, Virgins, Kentucky, Tennes-
see and Missouri, BY the people or local authori.
ties thereof, and whether such An object il expe-
dent and desirable; and that they further in.
quire and report whether the colonization Of
ssch emancipated slaves is necessarily eoncon-
liant Of their freedom, and how and what provi.
sion should be made therefor, and that they also
inquire how far and in what way the Government
can and ought to facilitate this object, and that
they further be authorized il, in their Judgment,
it De deemed expedient, 10 extend their inqui.
ries As to the other slaveholding States, and re.
port thereon. The resolution was passsd-yeas
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

General George B. Mcclellan il now before
Yorktown, Virginia, with the largest and bes,
appointed army, ever got together o. this cont.
nent.
yorktown il the place where CORVALLIS sur.
readered the royal army to General Washington
On the 18th day of October, 1888. General Lin.
coin vas appointed BY the Commando rim. Chief
- receive the formal surrender. That surrender
ves 'ns e'e'iag scene of the American revolu.
oeo, ana the ha.l scs Of establishing the indie
Peaoence Of America from the tyranny and mis-
rsls Of the British crown.
s. May Ne not hope thai upon tho a.n. h;so,;.
ground the rebels may BE eom,el.d "a .,--...
der, closing this unhOly reaelks., and e...hl;.h.
ne forever the Independence Of he co,.t,v Of
Warrington, from the tyranny and .i.,uL ~ a..
dass power. '-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

: Govsrnsr Spragus, Of Rheds Island, comment
ing in the Pvsvidenes Rsviss snd Jsss"al, upoa
the pro-siavesy resolutions Of The Convention
which nonisassd hin, - the Democratic Candi-
date for Governor, ssss the following high toned
and patriotic language
ut 10 superficial view, Therefore, Of the
present national crisis which supposes that this
eonascs e. end and leave things - it feand
them. We may cross this
aeod that swelIs and foans Or abandon the ma
sional hopes Of glorious future. The issue
already made between oppression and liberty,
must be fought out TO the end nov, or re-foughs
hereafter, and perhaps under asgravated circum'
stances. Slavery rs-essablishsd, and the eosse-
queness would certainly follow again.
There is really no possible, hopeful end to this
conflict but the end Of slavery. There u no
such easy escape from our national troubles, a
some seem to imagine-no prospect of tie VA
being short, but by being useless, or else BY be-
ing radical and determined, and, l may add, in
regard 70 false principles, NEST unsparing. Ia
purpose, therefore, that the Union shall survive
and its glory aad power be triumphansly restored
and perpetuatsd, il virtually 70 doom slavery u
speedy extiac,isn. The pressrvatioa OF the
Union aad the destruction of slavery, are inssp
arabic; aye, identical now and he who vste'
for the one, necessarily votes for the other.
Ihave net thought it necessary 70 show tina
under existing circumstances, We are releases
from all legal or moral obligation to longer tol
crate slavery in the land, if the safety OF tn
nation demands il extinction. The case is to-
. plain for doubt.
|. The permission of slavery in the Constitution
, if such there be, as asserted and generally I'D
.i.ted-is only implied, and nowhere e1pre.sl
declared. That instrument seems to have bee
made in anticipation Of better, and more jas
time 10 come. The trainers must have intsnde
that when slavery should BE done away, tn
Constitution should still remain and that Wit
this national progress, and sxternation Of evil
the language Of tie Constitution sbould beeon
even now more appropriate, and this Highea
, Law Of a nation where freedom and justice An
equal rights are the inheritance of every mar
abide in its righteousness for ever!"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

At the late election in Western Virginia upon
the question Of adopting the new Consultation,
Il vas not obligatory to take vote on the qses.
ton Of gradual emancipation, but in many eosn.
ties they did vote upon that question, and here
are the returns, showing that at least some Of
the people in the slave States have learned where
their true interests lie. They are in faver Of the
Presidents emancipation measure, while North.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

From this test vote, it il seen that the Demo.
Gratis are opposed to al measures ever locking
towards the removal Of slavery, which has 20
cursed our country, and brought al these calam.
tiles upon rs. The two great parties of the
country are here brought face to face-ths Re-
pubicans epposed-the Democrats favorable 70
slavsry-at least, if not favorable, they are IN.
willing to do anything Whatever to oppose it, or
remove it-Pittsbxryh Gazette
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

ABOLITION IL RE Dr.rRIcT-The bill for Tie
abo!itioa of slavery in the District Of Colunbia
has passed both houses Of Congress and oay
awaits the sig nature Of the Presidest 70 become
. Law. This is good news. indeed, and VIII re.
joice the hearts Of millions Who have hitherto
blsshed With shame q, the disgrace Of slavery
At oar National capitol.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

WILL DOSE CoySKcIIcrT.-Govefsor Buck.
isghams majority 10 estimated at I, 900. He has
carried every county in the State.
The Senate Is al Republican. Net Demo
eras isside the Tar. The House is three q four
- one. AL hail thou land Of wooden nutmeg!
Ii Vas the best thing you could do. Yos seed
not Try again. Where vas Toucey On election
day,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16
q dosghfaces are opposed to il:

Petitions signed BY thousands in the slave
States. askisg Congress to pan the measure,
have been presented.
What fools these Southern fellows must be-
Why didn't they ask the Northern leaders if i,
Wa best. before voting or sending in their petit.
tionss
Lord, deliver them from their friends!
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

TAH RKsIDKNcE OF TIE REBEL MAaeN.-Ths
corresPondence Of the Philadelphia Lngsi,sr
says that among other private residences in
winchester is that of the rebel emissary, James
n. Mason. 1t Is located upon the Romney road,
short distance from town, and 10 . white three.
story dwelling. surrounded By well cultivated
plot OF ground Mr.: Masons family svaeuatsd
the Pse9'ses' bed and baggage, emily two or three
lie now the headquarters Of one of our reeime,.s
and from enc Of the second story windows . ARE
American flag il thrown - the breeze.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

Host men work for the pree,pt . e,
ser ne fstsrs. The wise work fcr - e az.
rsefs IN the Present. and for The prsoacs !. ~ ~
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

The vanity of human life ID like river.
constantly passing away, aud yet constantly
coming on.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

q Crimes Sometimes shock ~ to much
vices always ~ little.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

q Msnsy i dsspstis queen, and bind
her slaves with letters.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

GRAxDNorHRR'S JonSHI CAxR.-One omar,
OF neal vet With cold water; Lot THE staad an.
III morning; add tsaspooafsl Of soda sad sals
bake for breakfast l add little sugar.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

The night IN h he right Paaee-a hus.
band at he0s n tAe sveaine.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16
Washington, April 7

The following is a summary Of the Intelligence
received by the War Departssst up 70 ten
O'Clock Monday night, in regard v the opera.
tons ct Yorktown and Fortress Monroe: Yastsr.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

| tiens ct Yorktown and Fortress Monroe: Yeetsr
day the snsmys works we're carefully examined
BY General Mcclellan, and found to Be very
strong, and the approaches difficult The eae.
my was in force and the water batteries ii
yorktown and Gloucester are said to b much
increased
There was sharp firing On the right bat NO
harm doue
Our forces were receiving supplies from Ship
ping Point. repairing roads aad getting up siege
trains. 1t seemed plain that nertars and sisRs
guns must be used for aseaulting.
Another dispatch, received at 1880 this
morning, states rhss Yorktown will fall bat not
without siege Of 2 or 3 days
Some Of the outer works we're taken.
A dispatch from Gen. Wool states that Nc.
Gruder had thirty thousand men At Tsrktswn
on the afternoon of Sunday.
Shipping point had been taken, and On, gun.
beats had shslled the batteries.
Washington, April7.
A dispatch from Gen. Halleck states that Gen.
Ssursis goes to Kansas, and Gen. Crsie 10 the
Indian Territory.
Gen. Buelrs advance guard has reached Gen.
Grant.
Gen. Halleek win speedily take the feld i.
person.
Hon. Andrew johnson, Military Govsrnsr Of
Tennessee, reports that the arrest If several
prominent persons engaged in the rsbsIioa he's
been made, and that the Union cauee = verkin1
veil.
General jackson i near New Market vteinia.
General johnson ID 1t 0erdoosviIle,
wsAingssa, April &
Aspecial - the Poet ssys that VIM. d. Pelk,
IT Tennessee, Who has j.ss arrived in Waahise.
Tan. earnestly avors the the passage e . CO.
kssassa bin y Ceagrssa He expresses he
'piaiea that such measure weaA d noes n !
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16


4 special dispatch to the Tribune, from Cairo
says: Beats commenced running to New Mad
rid to-day. The river has fallen four feet in The
last two days, greatly facilitating the operation.
Of Gen. Pope.
Emerson Ethsridgs arrived this evening from
Padaucah. He has telegraphed large number
Of citizens Of Borden County, Tennessee, driven
away BY the rebel troops, to come down and
return With him. They viii probably leave to-
morrow.
Reliable reports from JET. Thompson t. week
ago place him in the swanps ZONE 80 miles west
of here with q few hundred narauders. Sevs.
raj men Who have been in lis amy from the
vicinity Of Charleston, No., have pessioped Gen.
Strong for the privilege Of taking the oath Of al.
legiaace. The General has authorized County
Clerks to take bonds and administer oaths.
Chicago, April 8.
special TO the Times says: "Fssr hundred
prisoners, including II officers, 20 pieces artle-
~, and large quantity of ammunition, naakets
and small arms we're captured on the island-
II 10 said the Confederatss bad become aluest
in many eases vhess regiments re-
fosing to sbsy orders. Much ill-feeliag pre-
vailed among the ef6eers, and none had any
confidence in the commanding onicer."
April 10.
For sems weeks the Cnion forces have been
under Gen. Grant at Savannah
Nd Pitssburz Landing. In the meantime the
'sbsls we're collecting strosg force At Corinth,
4io-, which place d At the junction Of the
Charleston md Memphis. and Mobile and Ohio
Railrssda They, il seems, had become sixty
hossand strong, and we're, AZ the time Of the
'sss's. commanded BY Generals Albert s. John
ten, BsAsrsgard aAl Polk The two arnies
Vsrs foe several days only Is or 20 miles apart
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-04-16

stantly barass the enemy. A head above III,
ca rifles, which at one thousand yards distane,
rarely fail to hit their mark. One Sharp shooter
belonging to the California regiment, has almos,
wholly prevented the rebels from using Q large
gun in an important position. From Q well se
lected rias-pit he keeps constant ain upon the
gun, and hardly an attempt has been made for
two days to Ere il without the rebels losing One
Or two men from his deadly aim
1t is stated that one of our divisions has -.
cured An irnportont position, the holding oil
which will lead to the eventual forcing of the
rebel line of defense. Much important prelini.
nary work has been performed by our troops,
and with the return Of good weather, active op.
erations win no. be postponed many days. The
task before Mcclellan in reducing the terrified
intrenchmenis, is one for which be il held spe.
ei,lIy qualified The result 10 not doubtful
Washington, April IL.
The steamer King Philip came up TO the Navy
Yard to-day, from York River. Oar forces BE-
fore Yorktown are stated 70 BE- hourly gaining
ground.
Nothing new has transpired on the river.
Cairo. April IL.
The only additional information received to-day
from Pisssburg Landing, is that pursuit. vas kept
up bat iitsle distance beyond the position Of
our advance previous to the battle.
Several boat loads Of prisoners arrived to-day
from Isiard No. 10. The Geserals and 6eld Of.
6cers are to be sen, to Fort Warrea, . company
Of officers to Columbus, and the privatss 70 Cal.
ago and Springfield. Gensrsh Mccall Can't,
md several Subordinate eGiesrs are here a pa
ole. The latter General ID very co0municativs. |
&c says eur four weeks bsmbardoent killed ealy
NE nan.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-19

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE On The
NORTH SlUE OF MARSH a al. BE
L ZEN 9Th AND 9TH SIS AT AUCTION
We Will sell upon ,hs premises, " ED.
n ExoDAI the Goth day OF February, com
meIciDg NJ A O'Clock r. nj tns very y..iuu-
BILE reai estate on The north side OF LIAR. uul.
between Oh and TN streets.
Ths improvements are u comfortable Brick
Dwelling, containing eight good rooms. aud
is now occupied by Mr. John baughman
The lot frouts IS Ieet and runa % Ok sbou.
40 feet.
From its proximity to the Sec md Mark ct.
this properly Is considered very valuable ior
business stands.
TYKAs.-Uns. fourth cash balance ate, IL
and Is months, for negotiable notes, wit III.
terest added and secured by trust deed -
The pure naseIs 10 pay tho taxes End lLsur.
ance for 1862.
JAS. NJ. TAYLOR 4 SON,
re Auctloleors.
VALUABLE RESIDENCE, on the south
Y side Of Marshall, between jefferson Il
Madison streets, at Auction We will Ssh
upon the premises, on TUESDAY, the Is Ia
day OF February. commencing at II "'cio
Z. M, the valuable residence located as
above. 1t contains about eight good room 8,
with Kitchen and other out buildings, and "a
good order.
The lot fronts 6a feet, and runs back l6j fee
to an alley IA feet wide.
TERMs-tjne fifth cesh; tn balance a. 8, IL
Is and "a month, for negotiable notes, with
in terest added, and secured by a trust deed
The purchaser to pay the taxes and insurance
tor 1862. JAS. N. TAYLOR & SON,
fe l9 AuctiOneers,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-19
New Breech-Loading Gun

mr.. u. ". Alexander, Of Hardy county,
has invented breech- loading rife which is
adecided improvement upon Shapes, aud is
remarkably simple and easily m ads, while Ills
a. ef1cient - any other gun. A gun has been
made under the superintendence OF Captain
Burton, Of tho u. s. Armory, according TO
the patent Of Mr.. Alexander. which has re-
seived the approval Of Msj 0orgas. az we'll as
that OF Capt. b. and other competent judges
Msl. Gorsas commenda 1t especially for
mounted rihemen. 1t caL b loaded with the
greatest ease. and cuts the cartridge itself In
the act OF loading. It clogs no more than
Other guns. and thus has an advantage over
Shapes. Persons are ready to under take tho
manufacture OF this gun upon considerable
s'ale. If their enterprise lnds favor with the
HoYernment
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-02-19
By G0DDLN + lPPER3OR, /us'rs.

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN SID.
v NEY, IN GARY STREET, TU0ErH.
AK WITH LARGE MAUHINE SHOP
FACTUKIN9 FURNlTURE. INGLUD.
ING A GOOD ASSORTMENT or MAPLE
LUMBER, 30, AT AUOTION.-At the 70.
quest Of Mr.. Thomss Suter, We hall sell st puo
lilo auction, on the p emf, es. on MONDAY, the Sd
March, 1862, at 4 O'Clock p M six valuable Lots
located a. above, three Of them having front OF
40 feet each on the south siGs + Cary street and
three Of them in the ear svirE tn. like II, mt
OF 40 feet and each of them run aiu2 bsck la7 fl
On one OF these lots there is q large Workshop,
recently srocted Is by lo4 feet In which there ia
. most valuable parcel CT Machinery for mann
featuring furniture, sgonS, y hi Z in tn 3
wood line inrl1ding helting. Sh aftirg. Circular
Saws. MOrtioins az d Boring Machiues, two Pia
ners, and . lot Of Pulliss, and an assortment OF
seasoned Maple Lumber, with a 20. Of Turned
Bad Pos 3.
As this sale offers peculiar advantages to yer.
SONS dispe sed to embark In the maa ufsctu,irg
business tn, attention Of The pabs is respectfully
called to the saEIs
TsF M. For the Real Estate. or u. bird cash /;
balance at and - mocths for neg otiabls pots.,
interest addes, secured oy trust decd. Ths
taxes for 1862 to be paid By the Eur chasers Fer
the personal prf psrty, all sums under 90 ca b
over that amount, months credit, for approve
endorsed neg liable pspr
fel9 GoDDIN APPERSnN. Auc,s.
ICGR SA. e NEA2T THE UITY-On
THURSDAY, 9th February, 1852, at I
O'clock p. M & amall FARM, containing
So LILO acres OF laud by recent survey, bel II
Ing to the estate OF the late John Hill, deco.
The said land adJ0iIs the lands of Garland
Hanes and others, ard is CT excellent quail
iiy, and admirably suited to gardening rur-
poses. Any person wishing to purs base a
piece OF lend near-the city, would do well to
attend the sale. Terms, which will BE- libe-
ral, will be made known on tina day Of sale.
This Farm Is about one and half miles from
the city. A plat Of the land can be seen at
the store OF A. K. MOORE, Cary street.
70. s. POLLARD,
fe l9-tds~ Agent for Legatees.
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M!I!ifbmon6 8fspatf5.
WTuN ESDAY EUERlN3 FER 10. isss
Tho Crisia.


INA crisis Of the war il at last aEon Us. and
law. upcu rsverss comes In quick sucees-
don. We have scarcely recovered from the
..,ras.,ou cousso gent urou our defeat at
,,or, Henry and Roanoke. ere ~ Are called
, ron 20 "a ct . sill heavier calamity In he
All Of Fort Done And the surrender Of
.nr brave troops holding that tmportan,
nat. It IL true, the facts concerning this
last disaster have not yet reached us rom
.,u-res entitled 70 our belief; but enough
!. known to convince Ne that We have
.p,taiusd ano Their staggering blow. We
nave not been Of those who entertainer
the belief that our arms would always be
,uecsssful, or hat II was within the bounds
f possibility cur small army could meet snd
ar,ye back The overwhelming hor des of the
snsmy a, every point at which they conld
penetrate. and are not, therefore. taken by
surprise, nor greatly discouraged, by the un /.
toward events which have taken place in the
west and on the Atlantic coast. We have
not known our own strength, althou ugh We
hsvs been greatly too COZ fdsnt Of tho weak
ness and cowardice OF our foe. II these dis
4sters shall turn our thoughts in upon our
selves, and shall arouse us TO the full COM
,rehension OF our .perilous situation. and TO
he energy and activity requisite tor the oc.
casion, they will not have ovsrtaken us la
vain.
We DC not believe tho defeat At Fort Donel-
:on ia OF the proportion our telegraphtc col
INNS would give as to understand. It must
De remembered, the In teliigencs they furnish
come. from the enemy. who arenos apt to de-
preCiate the victories they gain. And we see
much 10 encourage Us even In this dark hour.
Gar Permanent Government IL launched ND
on the stormy sea, 1t Is true; but we think
her timbers are stout enough to bear the
strain, and that the noble structure will be
none the worse for the rough usage to which
IL has thus early been subjected.
Tbs War department received Monday
evening, from General A. S Johnston, a tsj.
esram, announcing the fall OF Fort Dorelson
but couched in 80 ambiguous D style thar Il
became necessary to request mere intei.iei.
bic information. No answer has as vet been
received from that officer, probably on nc
count OF 'hsinterruption OF Geographic com
munica;ion, occasioned by the severity of the
weather.