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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-01-29
Total to the credi, of war fund ..... $523 ,oss S

Total to the credi, Of war fund. $523 ,oss 81
The expenses incurred for which have drawn
my warrants on this fund, amount 10 $3.50,
42s el; leaving balance to be provided tor of
tl6,S45 40; and it is to be hoped the full
amount required to arm, equip, and pay, up TO
the period of their being mustered into the ser
vice Of the United States, the ten regiments au'
thorized, the three months volunteers, and the
Coldwater Light Artillery, will not exceed six
hundred thousand dollars. Upon this basis there
will be due from the General Government FIVE
hundred and eighty thousand dollars, a sum sui
6cisnt when adj justed to meet our quota OF the
$50, ,OO0,0 ,0CO required by act Of Congress, show
ing no necessity of any special tax to meet ouI
present liabilities for the suppression Of the re
bellion.
All of which 10 respectfully submitted.
LANGFORD G.. BERRY,
Auditor General.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-01-29
From the February Atlantic Moaihly
RATTLE HYMN OF The REPCRlIC.
BY MRS. JglIA WARD HcvR

Nine have the glory o. the coming the Lord
He IS trampns out The vintage where the grapes Of
wrath stored:
BE hath looset the fatef lightning Of HIS terrible
sword:
H.s;ruth 8 marching
Ihave him the watch Gre, 0. hundred eircling
They have buted HIN altar in the evening and
CAMPS,
have read His righteous by the dim and fam,
Ing lamps.
Ills day is marching
have read a fery gospel IL FURNISHES. rows o;
steel.
:" As We deal with my ootenners, SO with you my grace
shall deal;
Let the Hero born OF woman, crush the serpent with
his beel,
Since God IS marching on"
He has sounded forth the trumpet ,hs, shall call
retreat,
He Is Sitting the hearts of before Hi- Judgment;
seat:
Oh be swift, my soul TO answer Him be Jabian,, my
feet
Our God Is marching on
In the beauty CT the lille. Christ born the
sea,
With glory IN his bosom that transfgures you and
As be died 10 make holy let die to make free
While God is marching
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-01-29

II Chubb, in bis "West India Rambler.
tells Of planter in one Of the Islands Who had .
slave that had been on bis grounds for thirty
years. When on his death bed he sent for this
negro and said to him. tom, you've been .
faithful servant; I have lett you your freedom
in nv viii, and ordered that when you die you
shall be laid beside NE in my ovn tomb"
"TAnkee ye masea," said Tom, fer dc free
dom, bu. for de tomb RAIDER rot"
"Why % Tom:"
"Ye see de deoil come sir; al dark ye know
he may make . mistake and take Tom instead
q massa"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-01-29

RoxE SoLKxSLr DEcrAktp rHr CAPITAL or
IrALY.-After q long and rather stormy debate,
the foilo~ng order has been adopted BY the
Italian Psrlismen. by rira roee vote OF yeas
232, nsys79:
The Chamber confirms the vote OF the z1th
of March. which declared Rome TO be the capi-
tai Of Italy. and trusts that the government will
proceed wih slscrity TO complete the national
armament and the organization Of the kiugton,
as well as the eficisn, protection Of persons and
property"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-01-29

E An enraged pare;t had j-rked bis pro-
yoking son across hi- knee and vas operating
With grea, vehemence on the exposed portion of
the urcbin person, when the young one dug iD-
70 the parental legs With his venonous little
teeth.
"Blazes, vhatre We bitn' NE for:'
"Well, dad, who begnned this ere vsrF'
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-01-29
NOTICE. - Ir

~ n matter Of the cstae Of Ariel Y olds deceased
The undersigned having been appointed by the Hou
VIZ. a. Pnckney, Judge Of Probate for the county OF
Iucharn IN the State Of Michigan commissioners % re-
cere examine and adjust al claims and demands against
the estate Of SAID deceased hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purpose o! receiving examining anc
OF the sat deceased vevay the sth day Of March
next and on the 2oi cay Of June next Al O'Clock IN
the forenoon Of each day, and that months from
the ls,h sv Of December are allowed by said Judge
Of PROBATE TO creditors Of said TO present theil
Claims for such examination and adjustment.
Dated vevay, Jan. lst, 1867
q. A. HAWLEY,
DANIEL SEARL.
ew35l CommissionerS-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-01-29
AUDITOR GENERAL's OFFICE,
Lrnsiug. December l9. 1861.

Lanstng December l9, 1861.
To His Ercelleney, Austin Blair, Governor:
In obedience TO the requirements OF Law,
have the honor of presenting herewith my annual
report
The amount reported in the State Treasury
80, 1860, is ..................-... sl2s,s1s o.
cordance with j. r. No 10, 1851 -. oa,sao ~
Making the amount available at the com
nencement Of the fiscal year, just closed I03Sl o.
The receipts into the Treasury during the
year from all sources are
Through the ordinary channels
of revenue. ...... SsS5 ,095 IS
Through war fund, from sale
on bonds &C. - 5s3, ,Oe3 81
Through suspense account,.... 47o e6
-l,l59 $50 Sc
Making the funds available for the year 3o ool II
The amount expended during
the same period is, on &C.
count Of war expenses, $500 429 9l
All other expenditures ...... us 500 70
- ,7ss ,2Ss 20
sum or. ........................ 2s s,sS4 6s
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~ "Did the defendant approach the plain
tiff : seri.iim! ?" Inquired an attorney, IN care
of assault and battery the other day.
"No, sir-ee," vas the reply, "hs went At :
With Q poker"
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rPrBuo-No. A.
AN ACT TO provide for allotment certificates among the


Be enacted By the Senate and House Of Representatives
ef the Cred States Of Amelca. Conqress asseps,Iei
That the President Of the United states shall appoint
each state having volunteers in the United states
vice. not exceeding three persons who shall De author
izec by the Presidents commission 10 visit the several
departments Of the army IN which volunteers from their
respective states may be- and there procure
volunteers from time To time their respective atmen;s
OF tel pay 10 Their families or friends duly certified
writing and by them, by some commission officer
OF such depart nent attestet pursuance OF such
ders may be made tha, purpose by the Secretary
OF War and upon which certified allotment the
give drafts payable in the city Of New YORK TO The
order o! such persons 10 whom said aoIments
may be made.
Sec =. And Dc II further enacted, That the persons
appointed commissioners 10 carry into effect the pre-
cecing section Of this act shall receive paw eol
uments whatever from the Treasury the United
Sec s. And Be further enacted That the eth
ton Of the act Of twelfth June eighteen hundred and
nifty eight, giving suffers q lien upon the soldiers pay
be and the is hereby repealed and all regulations
giving suffers rights and privileges beyond the rules
and articles Of be and the hereby abroga
ted.
Approved December "a, 1861
[PrBuo-No ST.
AN ACT making appropriation for gunboats the
Western rivers.
Be enacted By the Senate and House Of Representatives
Of the United States Of America in Congress assembled
That the sum OF million Of dollars be and the
is hereby appropriated out OF money in the Treasu
ry not otherwise appropriated for gunboas the ws
Approved December "a, 1861
[REsoIrrIoy-PuBIic No. IL
JOINT RESOLUTION expressive of the recognition by
Congress of the gallant and patriotic services Of the
late Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon, AMI the officers
and soldiers under his command a; the battle o
Springfield, Missouri
Resolred by the Senate and House of Representatives. o.
the United States Of America Congress assembled
That Congress deems Just and proper to enter upoT
its records recognition of the eminent patriot,
services OF the late Brgadier General Nathaniel Lyon
The country 10 whose service he devoted his life viii
guard and preserve his fame part OF its glory
. That the thanks OF Congress hereby given tbs
brave officers and soldiers who, under the command
the late General Lyon sustained the honor OF the fas
and achieved victory against overwhelming numbers
the battle Of Springfield in Missouri and that in orde
TO commemorate event SO honorable the couptr,
and 10 themselves, is orde ed that each regiment
gagged shall be authorized to bear upon its coors tn
| word Springfield" embroidered in letters OF gold
And the President Of the United States is hereby reques
ted 20 these resolutions to be read at the head
every regiment in the army Of the United States.
Approved December -, 1861.
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loFFICAL-1
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES
Passed at the Second Session 81 the ThlFty-
Seventh Congress.
fPrBuc-No. 81

PrEIc-No.
AN ACT relative TO Courts Martha in the Army.
Be eaarted BY e SeGe and Ho.se ef Representative
q tA< CnEat S.ss Of -Amerlo9 Congress assembled
mat IN time OF the commander OF division or
srate brigade may appoint general martial and
confirm execute, pardon and tgate their sentences
az Allow Cd auc Restrained the sixty fifth sud eighty
nnth articles Of to commanders Of armies and
parments Protldod That sentences o: such
teniing 10 loss o. lite disnIsson o. commissioned
ohcer shall require the confirmation o! the gener
mandng the army the neli which the division or
brigade belongs And prorlied jurther That when the
division or brigade commander shall be the accuser or
prosecutor, the court shall be appointed by the next
higher commander
Approved December "a 1851
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THE MICHIGAN EIGHTH.

The papers are no, Vet tired of sounding the
praises Of Col. Fenton's splendid regiment. The
Chicago Tribune has letter containing the fol
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-01-29
TREsoLrrIoy-PrBIic No. IL

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE AUDITOR
GENERAL.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
HABERDAsHERY vERsIFIED

In the "nose and confusion" that constantly rages
And is ehronicled forth in the Telegraphs pages
ABOUT Dry Goods and Dress Goods and Causes and Iacss
Shawls. Bonnets, and Coaks that rival the graces.
May claim your attention, to brief rehearsal
OF list of Choice Goods in stock universal
And though less pretending, in merit more sound
And are quietly waiting your notice down town.
There Cloths Of all grades and textures you NJ 6nd
Of pure Wool from does snd Of Alabama combined
And Yestngs the fancy Marseiles Sk and Black satin
arm made Of Cotton, Thread Waddiug and Batting
Wieks Fanne bleached goods, Stripes, sheeting twne
Aud Musns and Lawns, bonnet, dress and swiss hne
Cambrcs and Summer Stu checd striped white shirts
Gloves Dress Goods Shawls and Ribbons Skeleton Skirts
Spice pepper and casa saleatus gold neda ann SOAP
Broon baskets and bed cords cloths lines buck gloves and
coil rope,
Super teas, sugars and C Zee both Java and Rio
Pure, MS HOio can he found in the State o! Ohio
Paper hangngs brass kettles prints and band boxes
Cloths pins wooen yarn and bows the your OK
Stone churns jugs and crooks Rass and nails
Mop handles wood and iron SASH pitcfors and water nails
Shoes for children boys aud ladies' gents and ladies hose
And hoes for gents to work with, wooden pumps and super
Bufalos,
Scythes snaths rakes and boards half busbe and
sole leather
Chalk rosin whiting coal OIL umbrellas for bad weather
The largest lot of Hats Cans grade and STYLE
If all outside heaped at twouldnt so big pe
Shoemakers too, word with have you good news
Here's nearly all the implements for making boots shoes
Lasts pegs pinchers haumars, knives. thread peg and
ing avis,
Taeks Nails aWlhandes brises lining binding heel balls
French calf French chalk kip floats size sticks and morocco
"e6nngS and hastings Of various shades shoe needless and
But hold! my muse further tax the printers gentle
He'll neer end space 1.-THE of the list of this full stock
of Goods;
| Say then, that the stock is full and complete
That we are anxiousy awaiting our patrons TO greet
Invite them ALL from South, from Norh from East and from
From city from country Lineolntes Douraites and all
the rest,
From every point of the compass come all,
iss Leave all your spare dimes with your friend,
Ashtabula, Oct. 27, 1860.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

~ wnIrrnr
When nrat I sas oor banner wave
Above the natious counci'-hcl
lbeard beneath ~ marble wall
The canking fetters OF the slave
In the foul market.paee stood,
And ssw the christian mother sold,
Aud childhood with its locks Of gold
Bluceyed aud fair with Saxon blood.
! shut my eyes--I held my breath,
And smothering down the wrath Ashame
That set my Northern blood ahame,
Stood sileDt--where to speak was death.
Beside me gloomed the prison cell
Where wasted one IN slow decline
For uttering simple words OF mine,
And loving freedom all too well.
The Gag that Hcate5 from the dome
Flapped menace in the morning air
stood periled stranger, where
The human broker made his home.
For crime was virtue Gown and Sword
And Law their threeiod sanction gave,
Aud to the quarry Of the slave
Went hawking with our syInbol-bird.
% tho oppressors side was power /:
Aud yet | knew that every wrong
However old however strong
But waited Gods aveuging hour.
I knew that truth would crush the lie
Sometime somehow, the eud would be
Yet scarcely dared hope to sec
The triumph with my mortal eye.
But now see it In the sun
A free flag floats from yonder dome,
And at the nations heart and home
The justice long delayed is DONE
Not as we hoped, in calm Of prayer,
The message Of deliverance comes,
But beralded by roll Of drums,
On waves Of battle-troubled ar
Midst sounds.that madden and apall,
The song that Bethlehsm's shepherds knew
The harp Of David melting through
The demon agsuies Of Saul
Not as we hoped I-but what are we
Above our broken dreams and plans
God lays. with wiser hand than mans,
The corner-stoues of liberty.
/ cavil not With Him the voice
That freedoms blessed gospel tells
Is sweet to me as silver bells,
Rejoicing Yea, | will rejoice !
Dear friends still toiling in the SUM-
Ye dearer ones who, gone before,
Are watching from the eternal shore
The slow work by your hands begun,
Rejoice with me The Christening rod
Blossoms with love the furnace heat
Grows cool beneath His blessed feet
Whose form is as the Son ofGod
Rioice Our Marah's bitter springs
Are sweetened on our ground Of grief
Rise day by day in strong relief
The prophecies ofbetter things
Rejoice 10 hope! The day and night
Are one with God, and one with them
Who see by faith the cloudy hem
OF Judgment friDged with Mercys light
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

a Goose WITHOUT FEATHERS A goose
that sees another drink will do the same
though be is not thirsty. The custom of
drinking for company, when drinking is dis,
pensible and prejndicial, seems to be a case OF
the same kind. and to put a man, feathers
only excepted, upon footing with q
goose
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
BEWARE OF IMPOSITION.

Persons taking instruments around pretending to sell
cheap &C. generally have unreliable grade of instruments
PERSONS about purchasing should always write to Mr. Hail.
see him before doing so.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

1t is to be feared that many woman
tears her hair ostentatiously at her husbands
death, after having torR, bis much worse in
his lifetime.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

A man Of the world may have enough Of
the world to sink him, but be eau never have
enough TO satisfy him
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

PIANOS.-Persons who wish to buy Piano of the best
makers will be shown how they Handsome in
the chase If they address PIANO. JOY Cor, Co. Pub
lishers Agents. New York p o.
1ly339
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

Having made arrangements to continue
business at the Old Morrison take this meth
cd of returning thanks 10 the customers and friends of the
late firm for their generous patronage in past and TO
solicit eontinuanc of the same to myself
My Stock of Goods is Full and Complete,
comprising all the articles aud many than are usually
kept by the merchants of our village.
Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Heavy and
Shelf Hardware Hats Caps, Boots Shoes
Iron, Steel Nails, Paints, Oils, Glass Putty
kept in full stock and will sold very low figures for
pay down All kinds Of produce taksni exchange goods
at cash prices
The times and my circumstances will not admit Of long
winded credits credits to doubtful customers To all
are prompt and reliable prepared extend
credit but prompt payment win be required all cases at the
time agreed upon Pulling and blowing entirely out of my
line MY desire is to deal fairy and squarely with ALL Try
me and see for yourselves. Yours truly,
Jvne is, 1861. H. L. MORRISON,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

Il is not work that kills men, it is worry
1t is not the revolution that destorys the
machinery, but The friction.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

Anticipated pleasures often prove, when
they arrive, to be no pleasures just as
tomorrow, when it comes, isn't to morrow.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
EASY PAY.

All kinds ofPoduee received In payment Wood ay and
Grain wanted the present time GEO HALL.
Ashtabula December p 1861. 624
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

Action is great bygienic principle. In
action fills more hospitals than energetic
strife.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
A good second hand Piano to rent.
Dress Goods.

a LARGE assortment of Ch0lis, Challi
u Delsins, Gray horea Cloths English Berages Mozam-
Dque Clohs aymaays Laws Organdies and other styles
iyng quality, style and price, from 10 cts upwards. Can
Nay t'62. MoRRIsoNs
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

We herewith illustrate further improvements
added TO the Wheeler Il Wilson sewing machine.
namely, the "braider,' device for sewing braid
or cord upon any kind Of fabric. The braid or
cord ~, is passed through the hole, 73, (see en-
eraving) OF the ordinary glass prCsser al, of
the machine and stitched upon the fabric, 45,
ic the most elaborate designs without any pre-
vious basting. It's value is best set forth by
lady's hand as follows -
A new Improvement has lately been added
TO the Wheeler & Wilson machine (which, by
the way was considered long ago to be as near.
| " perfect as any human contriyauce could be-
being an attachment for sewing braid upon
! cloth, silk or any other material. IL our friends
have been through the tedious operation Of
braiding cbIdrens dresses, they will realize the
! great relief that awaits them in this invention.
The braid follows the needle with perfect accu-
racy, taking anycurye desired, so that the most
intricate pattern may be BRAIDED with great ra.
pidity. Every lady may uow possess one Of
those lovely chambray morning robes, ,embroider-
ed in vines and labytiutbs of white braid, which
have heretofore fallen to the lot only Of the
most industrious aud ingenious. For summer
dresses nothing can be more becoming and ele-
! giant. We hail this improvement as q confirming
evidence of"a good time coming for the Indies
one and all. And we may as well include the
| gentlemen, for there will doubtless be an imme.
dae harvest of elaborate smoking caps, and
velvet slippers embroidered with gold braid.
! Long live the sewing machines
7 Scientific american.
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Unsettled Accounts.

requested to call Immediately and arrange the same
Prompt payment will be required that the liabilities of the
firm may be met and discharged The business will be set
tied by the undersigned. II. l.. MORRISON
Surviving Partner OF Root & Morrison.
Ashtabula, June ], 1851.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

A large number of young ladies of New
Albany have proposed to act as clerks and
safeswomen for the young men Of that place
who will enlist, and give them half of their
salaries while absent, and surrender their
positions to them on their return.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
TRUE TO THE LETTER.

MR. HALL can positively and undeniably, with his expe
rence and economical method of doing business furnish first
class instruments better terms than other dealers a
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
A Great Chance for Bargains in
Piano Fortes and MeIodcons.
OEO. HALLS Large Stock of Pianos
and Melodeons to be Closed out at Reduced
Prices for the Next Thirty Days

This is Opportunity before offered TO the citizens
Of AsltaJua county vicinity for procuring instruments
Persons expecting to buy in year twO should embrace
this opportunity at ONCE
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
THE HoUsEKEEPERs'
NEW FURNITURE POLISH.

Prepared from improved receipt by the pronetor of M
JONATHAN POLISH certified by all the leading
New hork Furniture Dealers and Pano-Fore Makers 10 be
the best IN the world for Removing Scratches Marks and D
and restoring high and lasting gloss kinds Of Varns.
ca EoA nom Furniture TO Leather. IL is cheaper and bet
Yer than farnsh, dries immediately and Is easily apped
Win piece OF Canton Flannel and or two Of this
NeW Furnu re fosh Housekeeper work magic the
Tne 70 % up your Tables Chans Desks Pianos Picture
carriages etc. and make them look 80 per cent bet
e Ihs true economy Foi sale by Furniture Dealers
storekeePes generally Price 25 and so bottle De-
Addres, Box 1912, New York P. 0. ''''''1'
Ilyss9
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23

NOTICE,-The Co partnership of Root
Morrison being dissolved by the death OF E. c. Root
the senior partner is necessary that the the
firm should be closed speedily possible All persons
therefore hayn-
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
FOREIGN TRADE.

MR. HALL, has shipped Instruments to almost every state
In the Union Persons residing in Indiana Michigan, illinois,
Wisconsin, and other states of the West particularly
vited to correspond with Mr. H. at this Time can GER
ainy make greatly to their advantage order of him
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
FACT WORTHY OF NOTICE.

Mr. HALL has sold Pianos and Molodeons for more than
fifteen years large SCALE and sold an inferior
instrument and never will
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
Crockery,

A FULL assortment ofboth Common snd
"a white, Stone China Of the popular Huron Pattern
vhich viii b sold low for Cash, at MORRIsONis
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-08-23
Money Can be Saved.

Persons living at distance have instruments sent to
them, and may rely upon being fairly dealt with as though
they here to select.