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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-01

Taxation.
The universal tax bill is making slow progress
in it. way through the House of Representa-
tyes at Washington It's daily cutand slashed,
and amended, and the Committee Of the Whole
rises. REPORTS progress and asks leave 10 sit
again. l. is getting along fast enough. how
ever, and if delay could kin it altogether. and
substitute i9ritsome better aud more nearly just
system, tha country would, for once, have raa-
son TO be grateful for Cougr, ssIonal speecL-ma-
king. IT. suo l1uger wonder that the Com
mitoe OF Ways and Means kept the bill end
Ms provisions secret. in the process. Of ,ncuba-
tion. Ii thew had made public their rrooross
and headed ,ha .ug,Dst,oos az mon in,r 40 ,oisn
ms themselves thew would never hive renorted
40 clumsy i work We took occasion some
tanc since b, saw that in our Indictment the
true theory Of taxation was to tax rrorerty
and we stlll hold to that opinion. Il NAV NOT.
however be practicable in the present case
tbongb thc onlv n,ssiblc obioction h, II ,s that
the whole tax would be imposed at once. and
pald IN one nstalment. and 50 would touch
more sbarp.y the rocket nerve We suppose
lhat a desire 10 avoid irritating lbssensityeness
or cyerv ono about payinc taxes as such. first
led +, the idea Of indirect taxation. And the
Committee seem to have ENLARGED nron this idea
pusbinc il 10 it, logical results. They doubt
less thought that, If indirect taxation should
have preference at all, the more articles they
could End to tax. the less Of the burden would
have % Be borne by each article and the easier
it would be to deIude the public into the belief
that toe tax vas not much Of burden after
ALL ard cause them after little to be imcnsI-
bic ,o c altogether luis not impossible That
this theory Is well enough. bat the difficulty in
It's practice is that it makes the system cum
baa0ma, complex, CSpcnsye and oi.antmcs
vacations.
Bat tie Inequality OF the tax Is one 81 it-
mos; gIaun5 defects. II is proposed by 1t to
raise reyepue OF 500, 100000 The direct
Tux ,: s-00HO,O00 laid 1T the extra session, is
10 ,outinle. lais direct tax is, OF course, APP
portianei Mons the States in proportion %
crfepreseniatio" IN Congress Bot the ln.
direct tax connot be apportoned at all IN that
way Wow by the tax olll neither negroes nor
cotton lr' made to contribute TO his source OF
re'en' 'ad ihe House refused to Incorporate
into iIe o'IiG provision that the master o' slaves
should pay oto the treasury a Stipulated sum
for very nesroe to whom he claimed ute' or
from whose hbor he received an income We
have { seen any reason given tor thus exempt
ing sia'e-AoIaers from paying their proportion
OF the burdens OF the war INTO winch they
nave prec'pi'ated the country Ana the tax
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-04-01
+. n. MCNARY.
II. III. HARRIS.

Camp Crnfort, Campbell CO., Tenn, Nov, 10.
P.S. Twenty dollars per month will also be
paid for man who is competent to train and
take charge Of the above dogs.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25
DROBATE ORDER.-State of Mich.

l. lgan, county OF lngnam, sat- session OF the
Probate Court for the county ngham holden at the
Probate Office in the village of Mason, Monday the
10th day Of June, ia the year one thousand eight
hundred and sixty two. Present. VIM. H. Pinckney
Judge Of Probate In the matter OF the Of Vernon
Gum, deceased. On reading and fling the petition
duly verified, of j. C. Cobb and Lunna Gum, PRAYING
for the probate Of an Instrument in writing pUrporting
10 be the last will and testament OF said Vernon Gum
late Of Aurvus deceased and that letters testamenta
~ may be granted upon said estate said petitioners
Thereupon ii is ordered. That Wedn iay the s. day
OF July NEXT at IL O'Clock IN the forenoon ~ assigned
for the hearing Of said petition aod that the heirs
la Of said deceased and all other ID
said estate required TO appear at Of said
Court, then to be holten at the Probate Office the
village Of Mason, and show Cause any there be. why
the prayer Of the petitioners should be granted
is further Ordered that said petitioners give
the persons interested in SAID estate of the penteucy
said petition and the hearing thereof by causing copy
of this order TO be published the Lansing Republican
newspaper printed ami Circulating in said county of
lngham successive weeks previous 10 said day of hear
ing "A true copy WM. H. PINCKNEY,
Sw3i& Judge Of Probate.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

COMMUNICATIONS We have received the
following letter. which will be Of interest to the
numerous friends Of the lamented E F. Sverd ::
GAP. Pa, June 18th, 1862.
Ma G. l. PARsoSs-Dear Sir To day l re-
ceived the Lansing Republican, and fDd it con-
tains the death of my dear son, E. F. Sivsrd.
My thanks are due to you for sending me the
paper, also to Mr. and Mrs. Thsyer, for the
only particulars / have heard of his death. /
hope it is not to much for me to ask if you will
have the goodness to let me know any further
particulars you may bu.., also ~ hand "y di
.o..;on 60 any having hnsinAas With him
Your kindness of heart will forgive me for troub
ling you, but know Of no one else to 20 to for
particulars.
Ny direction is, Mrs. Elizabeth Siverd,
Christiana, Lancaster Co., Pa.
Yours Respectfully,
ELIZABETH SIvERD.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

DIPTHERA-s disease that has for ages at times ex-
hioed its fell fatality various parts Of the world and
At other times receded be almost forgotten has
for the past few years made such developments in our
country Is TO I'LL the minds of people with alarm
and IN many cases to sweep OF whole families and
haps scores Of people in single neighborhood: taking
the physicians wthou, proper preparation and, for
time, bidding defiance to Medical Skill
A REMEDY
For this Scourge for Aembranous Group Scarlet Fever
aud for all lnnammaory throat Diseases has been pro
duced; result OF the unremittng study and labor o,
men skilled in the Science Of Medicine compoundes On
scientific principles and having undergone the ordeal
Wide Test We Offer to the public on its own merit.
that Is, such Is it shall be fonnd to have on trial
will be found for sale in the hands Of
Al the Leading DvS9giss o~d Shop Keepers in the Cned
States.
In whose hands viii also be found Crculars giving
more particular history Of the disease its nature and
marks upon its cure: Also directions As to the name,
Of it, treatment and cure.
All orders should be addressed To-
HNDRY BAILY Obsrin, Ohio.
r. THAYER CO., Agents, Lansing s,sms
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

ATLANTIC MONTHLY. This excellent
monthly Magazine for July is received. Its con
tents are Some Soldier Poetry. FroDdes Henry
the Eighth, Why their Creeds Differed, Pres
ence, Chiefly about War Matters, the Minute
Guns, Originality, Ericsson and his Inventions,
Moving, Methods Of Study in Natural History
Lyrics of the Stree, Friend Ellie Daughter, Tax
alton no Burden, The Poet to his Readers. The
Childrens Cities, Reviews. Literary Notices, and
Recent American Publications. Terms g pei
year, postage paid by publishers. To clsbs
copies s5, 8 copies $40, IL copies for $40
club subscribers to pay postage. Ticknor &
Fields, 1875, Washington Street, Boston.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25
fAdvcYtiement.1

WANTED. - Hinckley wants tobacco
plants If any person has any tobacco plants,
in any quantity, no matter how few or how ma
ny, they can obtain the cash for then BY leav
ing word at the tobacco store in this city. W.
hope that if any Of these have been raised By
those who do not care to cultivate them, that
they will let Mr.. Hinckley have them, that the
experiment of tobacco raising in this section
of country may be fully tested. Please leave
word at Hinckley's tobacco store at snce if you
have any plants. A good price, in cash, will be
paid for them.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25
DROBATE ORDER-State of Mich

igan, county Of Ingham, sat- ses ion of the
Probate Court for the county Of Ingha holden
Probate Once in the village ofMason Monday the 9th
1sy June, me Yea. one ,,ous.aa eight nun
bred aud sixty two; Present, Vim. H. Pinckney Judge
Of Probate. In the matter OF of Harriet Ho
den deceased On reading and fling the petition, duly
verified Of Tobias Holden praying for the probate of
instrument in writing purportng 70 be the last will and
testament Of said Harriet Holden late of Al-aton in
said county deceased and wherein the said Tobias Ho.
Gen 10 Nominated executor:
Thereupon il il ordered, that Monday the eth day Of
July next, at IL O'Clock in the forenoon be assigned
for the hearing OF said petition and that the heirs
Of said deceased and all other interested n said
estate required 10 appear OF said Court
then 70 be holden At the Probate Once in the village
Aason and allow cause If any there be- why the prayer
Of the petitioner should not be granted And it Is fur
Their ordered that said petitioner give the per-
sons Interested IN said estate Of tendency Of
petition, and tie hearing thereof by causing copy OF
this order 70 be published In the Lansing Republican
newspaper printed and crculatngAn county OF Ing
ham, successive weeks previous said day Of hear
ing "A true COPY WV. h PNCKNEY,
3.2w3 Judge Of Probate.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25
DROBATE ORDER-State of Micl

l. igan, county Of Ingham, sat- session of the
Probate Court for the county lngham holden the
Probate Office in the village Of Mason, Monday the
18th day Of June the year thousand eight hun
dred and sixty two Present Vim. Ii. Pinckney, Judge
Of Probate In the matter of the Of Cassius
Smith, deceased. On reading and filing the petition
duly verified, Of Elizabeth Jane Smith, widow Of said
deceased, praying that letters Of may
be granted upon said estate 10 said petitioner
Thereupon 1t ordered That Wednesday the 23d day Of
July at Ii O'Clock the forenoon assigned for
the hearing Of said petition, ana that the heirs of
said deceased and all other persons Interested in said
estate required 10 appear at session OF said Court
then be holden the Probate Office il the village of
Mason and show Cause, any there be- why the prayer
Of the petitioners should be granted And it Is fur
Their Ordered That said petitioners give notice TO the
persons interested in said estate OF the pendency of
said petition and the hearing thereof by causing copy
this order TO be published the Lansing Republican
printed and circulating in said county of
lngham successive weeks previous said day Of hear
ing a true copy WI H. PINCKNEY
Sw3,4 Judge of Probate
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

JusrlcEs' BLANK DocKErs call
~ attention Of the Justices Of the Peace, to
As advertisement Of John A. Kerr 4 Co, in
osshsr column. Of their new blank dockets.
We have had many years expe' fence as Justice
Sshs Peace in Michigan. and upon an exauina-
ssa. can cordially recommend these dockets to
sAsss having uss for them. The blank forms
nay b relied upon - according to Law. Jus,i.
~ viii 6nd them IN immense convenience, and
sgsas sav,ag Of labor, and the use of them q
gsaransy against errors in entering up judg.
esats. The cost Of them 70 but very little above
~ q the ordinary blank book, heretofore used
II Decksta.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25
ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES OF THE Mich

AxNTvERsARY EXERCISES OF THE Mich.
AAx FExALs CoLLses.-The annual exanina
II Il elassss vill take place Friday and Non.
~. June 9Th, and soth, beginning at l.e
Sslsek 4. n. each day.
ksede exercises Of the Calliopian Society,
1t'1ay evening. ct o'clock.
Annual Sermon. By Rev. A. Eldridge, Of De.
esA Aesday svssisg, at Q o'clock.
Osonsaesneat exercises, Tuesday, July LIST,
q 10 o'clock L. n. Address BY Dr.. Tappan,
Chancellor q The Michigan Univer,ity. immedi.
sAsly following.
Al s1sfsissA With the exception Of exa.iua.
-. - - AeA h 1sDssseatativs Hau
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25
The FouRruL-As the time before the

The FouRrH-As the time before the
4th is now 20 short in which 70 make prepare
tons for celebrating that day in the usual man
ner, We suggest that the usual fsrnalisies be dis
pensed With, and that Pic Mic celebration in
some suitable grove be substituted BY our citi.
Sehs. We attended meeting at Representative
hall on Monday evening, at which very few Of
the citizens we're present. The meeting, With.
out coming to any conclusion about holding q
celebration, adjourned to this Wednesday eve
ming, at 8 o'clock. At the State House. viii Lot
the citizens Of Lansing turn out en- masse this
evening, and confer together on the subject.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

WooL.-Wool is coming in quite plenti-
fully, and 10 bringing good prices-from 40 to
y IL cents being readily paid. This is an
szeellent thing for the farming community in
his section, and for our city. 1t is also new
end cheering feature in the growth and pros
parity Of the city. Farmers. You need not take
your wool away to come distant market in
srder TO sell, or obtain fair price. The buy
81 in this city, whe are quite plenty. are
paying - good prices as At any place in Central
Michigan.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25
DROBATE NOTICE.-S,ate of Mich.

4 isan, County # Insham, sat session Of the
Probate Court Tor The county Of Ilgha, holden the
Probate once, in the village Of Mason on Monday the
18th day Of Nay in tie year thousand eight hun
dred and sixty Present, VIM H. Pinckney, Judge
OF Probate In the matter OF the estate o. Polly News
deceased. On reading and dling the petition, duly
verified Of Daniel Nevis, praying that an instrument
IN writing purportng 70 be the last viii and testament
of Polly Nevis, late Of the city of Lansing, deceased
my be admitted TO p-oba:e and that letters Testament
tary upon said estate be granted 10 Allen p Burr
Thereupon il 10 ordered Thai Tuesday the day Of
June next 1t IL O'Clock the forenoon, De for
the bearing Of said petition and that the heirs al law
Of said deceased and all other persons Interested II
estate required appear of said Court
then 70 be holden the Probate once in the village Of
Mason and show cause, there be, why the prayer
Of the petitioner should be granted And Is further
ordered that said petitioner give notice 10 the
interested in said estate Of the pendency Of sail petit
tlon and the bearing thereof by causing copy Of
order 70 be Published in the Lansing Republican
paper printed and circulating said county Of
successive weeks previous TO said day Of hearing.
a true copy wl- a. PINCKNEY,
SWSsO Judge Of Probate.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

"ANoSc THE PINES. The remarkably
Interesting articles. descriptive Of Life among
ths peoe Whites in South Carolina, which have
ssss published in the pages Of the Continental
AsstAiy. are to be Published shortly in limo
vsasns. By Chaa 7. Evans. $50 Broadway. n.
!. That this work will be extensively read
Ass b 10 doubt. The author. who evidently
describes facts which have fallen under his notice.
sislas graphic pen. ard is destined to take a
1Ese placs in the ranks Of American authors
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

~ Daniel L. Case & Co., at the Low
e. Town, are now offering a large stock Of
goods Of cost-nos what il will cost the purchas-
sf-but ct New York cost.
Their object is, they say. to commence the
Fan Campaign, with q clean new stock.
They will Do what they advertise to do-gO
end ses.
The sale to continue until new Fall Goods ar.
rive.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25
CONTINENTAL MoSrHLY.-We are il

CONTINENTAL MoNrHLY.-We are in
rsesipt Of this favorite monthly for July. The
Hssssry character Of this Magazine is Of the FIRST
sedes, designed to interest and instruct the read.
q. Iss pages abound in history. romance, sto-
iss. Wit and hsaer Of the FIRST order, aud sound,
sensible articles upon political topics. thus af-
Ssrdisg he literary epicure . good chance to
crafty his peculiar taste. Published by ]. r.
oilnses, $50 Broadway, N. 7. Terms-4S 90
pr year, postage paid BY the publishers
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25
CASH
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE-No,ic.
THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE

IA is hereby given that in pursuance Of license 70
granted by the Judge Of Probate for the county
lngham, or the Sth day Of April, A. D. 1862 shall ex
pose for sale At public auction the premises in the
township Of Leroy in said county Of InghAm on Sa;ur
day the 18th day Of July next O'Clock the after
noon OF said day all the right title and interest Sub
ect 10 all liens Of Peter Dtz, late Of said county OF
lngham, deceased in and TO the following pieces or
GELS Of land Of which said Peter peitz died seized and
viz the south half Of the south east
Of section eight the south quarter Of the south
west quarter Of section nine ) and the east half OF the
north west quarter OF section seventeen 40. all IN town
three north Of two east containing al go acres
sale.
Dated lansing, Nay %, 1852
HENRY DEZ
ew51 Admr. q estate q Peter Deiss, deceoeed.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

SrRAwBERRY FEsrIvAL.-rhe ladies of
~ Presbyterian Church Social, will hold Fes.
tivsl ss Representative Hall on Thursday eve
,iag. jane 2ssh. the proceeds to apply in re-fur-
nishisg the Church. Tickets for q course, IS
e., - b. had ct the Book Stores and at the
doee,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

DoN'r ALL co AT ONCE. - Whoever
wants good Dasuereotypes. Ambrotypes, or
Phetographs Of themselves. their families their
fisada, cannot Do better than to 90 to Phil. En-.
esIhars, over Ford / Wells Drug Store. He is
Q rood artist and Q gentleman.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

In Meridian, June ed, Of Consumption, LYDIA E.
wife Of Frank Anthony, aged 25 years.
In the township Of Delhi the 22d inst Of Consump
ton, Mr.. SHCBAEL [. MANLY, aged 81 years, month
and days.
He had been for many years . member Of Baptist
Church, and died in the rich of Christians
hope leaving companion and six children feel that
their rreparable loss is his unspeakable gain.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

TIE LARGEST FLEECE YET-Mr. San
ford, one Of the employees in this Office, on
Monday last. saw the fleece taken from Span
iah herine Buck. belonging to Ben. Silsbe. Of
Eagle, Clinton Co., which weighed II pounds !
..;.,. ia noura- beat It who can.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

WA dispatch from Gen. johnson was found
at Winchester, in which he tells jackson if the
force in his immediate front is not too large, to
threaten Washington and Baltimore, for the pur
pose Of dverting reinforcements from McClel.
LAM
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

tEIt 10 stated that the debt of the rebels
amounts to $4lO. 900. War is an expensive
business. A year ago Mr.. Memmingsr adver-
tsed his advantageous loan" Of ten millions, and
the corporators Aattersd themselves that not
half this SUN would be needed. But debt does
not trouble Davis. His rule il to get all he can
and pay nothing.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

SCHOOL MEETING Board of Edu.
stiss Of the city Of Lansing, will hold special
meeting On Friday evening next, at O'Clock.
full attendance is requested, as business Of i'm.
Doetaacs 10 = come before the BoaId.
Re- nsdAs of
GEO w prcK p-..idort
Nl>,k
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

wTwo Kentucky regiments met face to face
and fought each other with terrible resolution,
and it happened that one of the Federal soldiers
wounded and captured his brother; and after
handing him back, began firing at a man near
a tree. when the captured brother called to him,
and said, Don't shoot there any more-that's
father"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

PERsoNAL-Our townsman. A. G. Win
IN, Assistant Psymaster in the Navy. arrived
q hens o. Friday last, on . furlough from his
sAip, 70 pay . short visit to his family. As he
h locking Hale. !" Ne conclude the Naval ser
vice agrses With him.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

~John n. Bolts, who has occupied felon's
cell in Richmond for some months past, because
he Was suspected of harboring Union sentiments
has been released on condition that he leave the
city aud take his abode at such point in the
interior Of rebellion as JEFF. Davis may indicate,
but he is to hold no communication with any
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

CANP MEETING. understand that
there 10 70 be Camp Meeting, held in the grove
ssar the residence Of Wm. A Dryer, in the
tsssship Of Laasing-about two niles below
IL City-comnsncing tomorrow.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25
Special Notices.
PRESERVE YOUR BEAUTY,
SYMMETRY OF NORN

YOUR HEALTH, AND MENTAL POWERS,
By using that Safe, Pleasant, Popular, and Specific
Remedy known
HELNBOLDS EXTRACT BCcHC
Read ths Advertisement in another column and proai
by it
Diseases and symptoms Enumerated
Cut it out, and preserve il. You may not now re-
quire it,
But may at some future day.
"h gives health and vgor to the frame
And bloom to the pad check;
II saves long suffering and exposure.
Beware Of Counterfets. Cures Guaranteed s,3m.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

a An incorrisible wag, whs lent minister
. horse, which ran away and threw his clerical
rider, thought he should have some credit for his
aid in spreading the gospel
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25
POST OFFICE HOURS.


APPOINTMENT - We understand that
NJ. Abraham G. Prutzman, Of Three Rivers, has
bssn appointed . nenber Of the State Board Of
Agriculture in place Of s. A. Yerkes, resigned
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

a The Mississippi River is deep enough be-
low Memphis to foat the largest ships Of war,
hence the rumor that Com. Farrasut's feet had
to leave Vicksburg because Of the lack Of depth
Of water for bis fotilla is foundatonless
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

i'ef guaranteed! Dr. SHrr, from London, has opened
an establishment in Philadelphia, Pa for the treatmen,
Of Female Complaints Read his Advertisement in soosh
er column, beaded Ladies, Read" Use
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-06-25

NOTHING DOrNG-The fact that Gen. Pope
and other prominent officers are absent from
Gen. Halleck's army, indicates that no important
movement is expected soon in that quarter.