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East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

Orange County Salt Manufactur-
ing Company.


ing Company.
No better evidence, if such evidence
were needed, could be furnished in re-
gard TO the reliability Of representations
made concerning the Salt prospects OF
this Valley, than that a company OF the
''solid men" OF Orange CO., New York,
after careful examination into all
the facts as to quantity and quality of
brine, neaus Of shipment, price of fuel,
barrels, etc, cost Of manufacture, and
other particulars, have organized a com
psny under the above title, and are now
actively engaged in making preparations
for sinking well, and going into the
business upon an extensive scale. Their
proposed site is OH the west side of the
river, at Carrolton, little north of the
line o. East Saginaw, at which point
they propose to invest at once between
fifty and sixty thousand dollars in works
for the manufacture Of fine and solar
salt. .-
From the Wing Press of Jan. %, pub
lished at Middletown, we learn that a
meeting for the organization of the com
pany was held there Jan. Is, before which
the committee, Messrs. /. o. Beattie,
II. Brink and VIM. b. Abbott, sent here
to make full examination, made full
and satisfactory report, setting forth in
detail the facts with which our readers
are already familiar.
At the adjourned meeting held Jan.
% -, 1862 s. Denton in the Chair, the
following persons were duly elected as a
Board of Directors for the year, viz -
S Denton, /. o. Beattie, H. Brink, w.
D. Abbott, Charles Horton, Harvey R.
Caldwell, James Easton, Jas. L. Ketchap,
and Thomas Chattle.
The Bylaws having been perfected
they were passed unanimously.
After the Stockholders meeting had
adjourned, the Directors held meeting,
and Samuel Denton was unanimously
elected President of the Board; JAS. L.
Ketcham, Superintendent; and Thos
Chattle, Secretary and Treasurer.
No movement has yet been made here
in salt operations which will have bet
ter effect in giving character of stabil
ity to the business than this. The parties
interested have abundant means, are nc
exiting" financiers, but cool, careful bus
mess men, and hailing from one of the
greatest salt.consuming localities of The
greatest salt producing State in tht
Union, manifest faith in the saline re-
sources Of this section which will d.
more TO silence the cavail of interested
outsiders, than would volumes Of pub
lished statements emanating from any
other source.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

The Commissioner of the General Land
Office has instructed tho Register in this
land district that all settlement aud Guilt.
walton proofs under the Graduation Act
must show cultivation Of tho land, by the
parehassr, as well as actual residence upon
it. "Culti, alton is construed to mean a
clearing and preparation of tho ground
and the raising or sowing of some crop
npon IL. A number Of papers made out
in accordance with the previous practice
of the office have been returned by the
Commissioners as insufficient, lacking the
required proof Of cultivation. We are
glad TO see that Judge Edmunds is deter
mined to put stop TO the fraudulent
taking up of government lands by bogus
neutrality-suspicious. merely, who never
had any design of settling upon them,-
aud to conine the operation Of the law
to bona fde actual settlers, for whose ben
eft il was designed. Those who readily
have acquired a right TO purchase the
lands at the graduation prices can easily
amend their proofs and make them suffi'
Client Enterprise
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18
Democratic County Convention.

A convsnten Vt Democrats eleotoTs fen tho
several townships and wards in Saginaw County will
be held zt the Court House in Saginaw CITY, on
Saturday, the 22d day Of February nOIt at O'Clock
p. NJ, for the purpose Of selecting Delegates TO
attend the Democratic State Convention at Detroit,
March 5th. and transacting such other business rs
may be deemed proper. Each township and ward
will be entitled to three delegates
BY ORDER OF DEM. co. COMMITTEE
Dated Saginaw City, January n, 1862.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18
A Fire at Our HOuse.

Last Wednesday, at IL A. NJ, we
were startled by the ringing of fire
alarm, and Immediately thereafter the
exhilsrating intelligence was communi-
Gated to us that orr palatial residence,
corner of Hoyt and Washington Sts.,
was in flames. We FASTENED to the spot
1--WE suppose we fastened, for we have
faint recollection Of streak Of diminu-
tive ponies before DR.. Disbrow's cutter,
pointing that way, aud streak of coat
tails pointing the other--snd arriving,
found that our wife and babies-none Of
the latter are missing-had left in more
haste than elegance, while our furniture,
books, papers, traps and calamities, in
rich and magnificent profusion and con.
fusion, adorned the street in 'front.'
Thanks to the well directed efforts Of our
neighbors, the fire was not Of long dura.
ton, and tho damage to the house
which is fully covered by insurance in the
Merchants, of Hartford, o. p. Burt, Ag't
was not heavy. No insurance on
furniture.
OF the Inconvenience of being thus
summarily turned out Of doors at this
season of the year, and the inextricable
confusion incident to the sudden "move,'
we have nothing to say. II is only q
little cross to bear to what it might have
becn, and it only makes us little eros:
to bear it. The fire took from a defective
chimney in the kitchen, which was in the
house when we bought it.; therefore nc
blame can be attached to us in this re
spect. Our thanks are due to those who
extinguished the flames and removed tn,
moveablss, which was certainly done witt
the utmost care, as but little was broken
to the fire department, which, considering
the distance and track, was on hand will
praiseworthy alacrity, and especially Il
J our friends and neigbbors whose assist
ance and hospitality was so geuerousl,
rendered.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

The GusBoAT TuscARoRA.--Tho fol-
lowing arc the dimensions Of the Tuscs.
rors, which is now supposed TO be keep
ing watch aud ward over the pirate
Nashville at Southampton. The hull is
10 length on .guu-deok 200 ieet 8 inches;
extreme, beam 3S feet depth of hold Is
feet 10 inches; displacement 1,475 tons
at load drsft Of Is feet tonnage 997.--
She barqnc rugged, spreads . 500 square
feet Of canvas, Is armed with 11inch
pivot guns, rifsd, and battery Of 80.
Founders. Her machinery ia OF 1000
horse power, by Mernok g. Sons, Of
Philadelphia, consisting Of two horizontal
direct acting engines; cylinders so inches
diameter 30 inches stroke; four blsded
propeller. IL feet 8 inches diameter, Of
brass. Three boilers, having In all 50
feet Of frontage, IA. furnaces, and 5000
square fsetsof surfsccs The engines
have surface condensers, returning fresh
wAtsr 20 tho boilers. The whole ma
ohinsry is Of the most substantial char.
sssss, cad highly 6nishsd-
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

Missfsa.-A small bronze clock--30
wss taken out OF. our house
at tho time Of the fire. If any of our
neighbors have il they win please notify
us, as we are once more Staying" at
home. ,ias farF -frl r' LIZ ~ n.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

Silicon RiDE.--Last Friday party Of
pleasurc-seekers, ladies and gentlemen,
numbering between fifty and sixty, Wis
tied Tuscola village, IL miles distant, for
sleigh ride and good time generally,
all Of which they had, Mine Host, Gibbs,
Of the Tuscola Hotel, "iid the honors"
at his end Of tho route in good shape, the
music was inexpressibly "gay and festive"
the refreshments excellent, the company
in 6ne spirits, and eli passed off happily.
Tho .soru outs" mostly from the stables
Of Boss Burrell 4, Co.. made = most
ereditsble appearance, and the time made
sbsncs and back ives well down among
he lsssle 6gassS. -
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

IMPORTANT STATE ORpER.--The Score
tary Of War, by order Of the President,
has issued an order releasing all political
prisoners on parole, offering an amnesty
for past offences, and directing all future
arrests to be made by the military author.
tiles. We copy portion Of the con.
Guiding paragraphs:
Apprehensions of public danger and
facilities for reasonable practices have
diminished with the passions which
prompted the needless person TO adopt
them. The tnsurroction Is 6Sliscsd 10 hare
eulmisatOd and TO DO declining.
The President, in view Of the fact, and
anxious to favor return 10 the normal
course of the administration, as far as re-
CARDS faith and the public welfare will
allow, directs that all political prisoners,
now held in military custody, be released
on their subscribing parole engaging
them to render no aid or comfort to enc.
mica in hostility to the United States
The Secretary of War will, however, in
his discretion, except from the effect OF
this order any persons detained as spies
in the service of the insurgents, or other:
whose release at tho present moment
may be deemed incompatible with the
public safety. To all persons who shall
keep their parole, the President grants ar
amnesty for any past otenses of treason
or disloyalty which they may have com
mitted. Extraordinary arrests will there
after be made under the direction of mil
itsry authorities alone.
By order Of the President,
EDWIN N. STANTON, Secretary Of War.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18
THE COURIER.
EAST SAGINAW.
Democratic state Convention.

A Demooralic state'Conyention win be held in the
city Of Detroit, on Wednesday, the 9TH Of March
1852, for the purpose Of nominating niidHtes FOR
etate Qcss and the transaction Of such other busi
ness as NAV come before tho Convention
Tue ratio o. representation will be tye delegates
70 each Representative and Senator in the Legisla.
ture, and two delegates from each unorganized
county net attached 70 n ropresentative district.
By order Of the State Central Committee
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

other question arising on the hsaring'--
In the case before us IL had controlling
influences on the reception Of evidence,
aud on the decision. And all that we can
consider is, whether it went beyond q
legal discretion fairly exercised. Upon
this there is no room for doubt. II APP
pears affirmatively from their own show
ing, that plaintiffs did not proceed to
trial by inadvsrtsncc, for the stipulation
of Emerson was dated several months
before. The evidence introduced by
them shows conclusively the impossibility
of any mistake about parties. 1t is not
the case ola partnership, where it is
sometimes difficult. to bring home the re-
lation; neither is it analogous to those
cases in which party sued is found to be
exempt or incapacitated. The evidence
shows affirmatively that there never could
have been any proper reason for joining
Emerson. There was therefore no
foundation for any such action as was
had. The affidayits introduced by the
defendants, which were held by the
court below to present no valid objection
to diseontinuanoe, explain why another
defendant was joined with Yawkey. The
object was manifestly to defeat his oppor
tanity Of removing the cause, and was a
gross fraud perpetrated to deprive him of
legal right. If such crooked devices
can be practiced in courts Of law with
IMMUNITY, the administration of justice
will incur odium and distrust. and will
deserve them,
We are not disposed to lay down any
rigid rules concerning the extent of ju-
dicial discretion in cases where discon.
tinuance is asked. The propriety in
each cause depends very much upon facts
apparent to the court where the cause is
pending, and the party seeking such a
privilege can generally present his rea.
sons, where they exist, in such way as
to raise no difficulty in the decision.
Phe preson, case isso plain that it
calls for NO such attempt to deduce gen.
eral rules for Legitimate applications
from it. a-.
As the discontinuance against Emer.
son has put him out OF the case, and as
aiscontinusnce against one, except when
permitted by law, is total discontinue
ance, we are compelled to reverse the
Judgment entirely. There is no basis fol-
a new trial, and therefore we are not
called upon to consider the other law
points discussed.
Judgment reversed, with costs.
w CAMPBELL,
Up. cHRIsrIANCY,
GEO MARTIN,
RANDOLPH MANNING.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18
Fall of Fort DonelsOn
1T rs TAKEN BY STORM.
Fifteen Thousand Prisoners Cap
tured.

Johnston, Baeknsr and PillOW IN our Hands
Floyd Escapes During tho Nght-
Rebel Loss Ten thousand in billed and
Womdsd- Or Loss Terribly Ssuer0.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18
ward Democratic Caucuses.

caueuses Of the Democratic Electors Of the sew.
sral wards Of this city, will be held on Friday, the
7lu day of February inst, at one o'clock P n, as
follows;
let Ward, at Engine House No 2
I'd Common Council Room.
Cd John Jeeers' Hotel.
For the purpose Of appointing three delegates from
each Ward to attend the County Convention at Sag
nav City the 22d inst sir delegates to attend the
Democratic City Convention, and the transaction of
such other bushes; as may DO considered advisable.
BY ORDER OF WARD COMMITTEES.
East Saginaw, February 3, 1862.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

TIE EFFECT OF THE LATE News IN
DETROIT is thus described by the Tribune
Of Monday evening:
"The news of the capture of Fort Don.
elson, with twelve thousand prisoners,
was received in the city with the greatest
demonstrations of JOY. Flags were I'M
furled to the breeze, cannon pealed the
Joyous news, friend met friend on the
street, and with smiling countensnce de.
tailed the glad tidings.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

V>HE SUBSCRIBER is prepared 10 do all manner
Il Of work in his line, heavy or light in a manner
which he warrants will give entire satisfaction.
Framing, enclosing, joiner work, making doors,
sash, window frames, cisterns, anything in the line
attended 10 promptly at fair prices. Jobs large or
patch.
: Past patronage acknowledged, and its continuance
solicited. elfrf
East Saginaw, Feb. 4, 1862. lN a
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

WARD CAuousxs,-We again call the
attention Of the Democracy of this city
to the notices for the Ward Cauouses, to
be held on Friday of this week. See
notice at head of this page.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18
0 SAMUEL ALLEN,
Carpenter e. Builder.

Shop in Burfs Brick Building, Water Street, I'd
door South from sornsr Of Tuseoia Street.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18
RHwe have made the above ts isssIaf
gpa. a.H0u- lI netI -lsrp1 s.1s b~aif
Reduction in Prices

with the twofold view Of bene6ting the public and
ourselves. Tho public have been -. 0s'sisgaf
sWINDLED BY SPURIOUS MACHINES
MADE IN IMITATION OF OURS.
gffRf tfUN ~ >
The metal in them, from tho iron casting 70 the
smallest piece, is Of poor quality. Their makers
have not the means TO do their work well, They are
bid away in secret places, where IL would be impos-
sible to have at their command tho proper mechsn-
ical appliances II is only by doing great business.
and having extensive manufacturing establishments,
that good machines be made At moderate prices.
The best designed machines, BADLY MADE, are
always liable to get out Of order, and TO
cost considerable trouble and money 20 keep them in
repair. iHiaotH ifi7 ,hiiifsslfia
The qualities TO be looked for in machine are
certainty Of correct action at all rates Of speed
plicity Of construction, great durability and ra-
ptdiy Of operation, ieih hsfeast labor. Machines
TO combine these essential qualities must be made Of
the best metal and finished 10 perfection. We have
the ways and means, on a grand scale, 80 do this
The purchasers Of Machines whose daily brcad Il
may concern. win find that those having the above
qualities not only work well At rapid well siop
rates of speed but last long in tho finest possible
working order. Our machines, os made BY vs., will
earn more money with less labor than any others,
whethcr in imitation Of ours or not In fact, they
are cheaper than any other machines as gift.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

THE PUBLIC ars hereby notified that the book
that Jacob Simons, heretofore employed by me Is
not authorized 10 settle receive any part &C The
claims OF accounts due 10 me on said books. A..
'''rf-'- X LIEBERMAS.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

rTHosR wishing 10 have their Ssfss. Lounges,
IL Chairs, Mattrssfes Ac, upholstered can have u
1oss ~ 49, and In the .sassst nsns9 ~ L.t
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18
H OUR STOCK OF
DRUGS, MEDICINES,
And Chemicals,
Prescriptions.

English and German prescriptions accurately put
up at all hours. This department Of the business 1.
under the immediate supervision of @. ". BrRsAcxI
whose qualifications and reliability are too well
known TO need endorsement. ra
East Saginaw, December "a. 1861.
ALWAYS ON ND!
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18
singers LETTER A MACHINE
lis THE-
BEST MACHINE IN THE World
For Family Sewing and Light Manu-
featuring Purposes. CSC

PRrcr, [wih Hsmmsr, AND BrAvrIruLLr ossA.
xEsrrp,l ESQ. arh ~ .'..t
WE WOULD ash for our LETTER A Machines,
wv the special attention Of Vest Makers and
Dress Makers, and all those who want Machines for
light manufacturing purposes They embody tho
principles Of the Manufacturing Machines. making,
like them the nterlocked stitch and are destinodto
be celebrated for Family Sstring and light man
ufacturing purposes Ne our Manufacturing Maehines
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES are valuable IN
proportion tho number Of things they can do we'll
See what ours con do before making . purchase.
There Is no doubt as TO the value Of our Machines
for manufacturing purposes but Is only Of late tina,
the public began to learn haf the essential dement's
Qfd machine best adapted 10 che heartfelt trork,
irouid also Be the dement's 10 be embodied IN a
Family Machine II Is now well understood that
our Letter A Machine is the only Family Machias
yet offered 10 the public which has simplicity. rs-
pidity durability and certainly Of correct acton.
While general thing, the sewing machine people
are candid enough to acknowledge that our machines
unequaed for manufacturing Pnrposes, they
are almost TO assert in the same breath, that
Singers Letter A, or Family Machines are NOT as
good as theirs, This Is mere trick Of the trade.
and we confidently invite those Interested IN tho
subject 70 examine for themselves, and see what our
Letter Family Machines, with all the recentim
proyements, nre capable Of doing. While they will
SEW THE MOST DELICA TIE MATERIAL
TO PERFECTION 'e'an'
As already stated, they are also adapted to light
manufacturing pttrposs', and this, be u remember
cd, cannot be said Of any Of the other Family Ma
chimes yet offered TO the public
The Nos. and Machines are Of great capacity
and application for manufacturing purposes.
Our No. Machines are especially adapted 70 all
kinds Of
Light ind Heavy Leather Work
IN CARRIAGE TRIMMING,
BOOT AND SHOE MAKING. Ja
HARNESS MAKING, &C. &C.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18
FoRrREss MONROE, Feb. Is.

By flag Of truce to-day we learn that
Fort Donelson surrendered to General
Grant yesterday. Generals Pillow, Floyd,
Johnston aud Buckner were taken, with
$4,000 other prisoners.
We are also informed that fighting has
been going on near Savannah, and that
city has probably been captured.
WAsHINGTos, Feb. IL.
Gen. Mcclellan has received dispatch
fully confirming the capture of Fort Don.
elson,
ST.. Louis, Feb. II.
Dispatches from Gen. Grant to Gen.
Halleck announce the surrender of Fort
Donelson with $4,000 prisoners, includ.
ing Johnston, Pillow and Buckner.
ST. Louis, Feb. Is.
Further official dispatches from Fort
DOnelson say that Gen. Floyd escaped
during the night, and the rebels in the
fort denouuoe him as a black-hearted
traitor and coward.
The enemy are known to have had
10000 troops, $1,000 of whom are our
prisoners 5000 escaped, and the balance
are reported killed, wounded, or other
wise disabled. Our loss is not stated, but
the slaughter in our ranks is mentioned
as terribly severe.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. II.
The casualties on the gun boats at Fort
Donelsonl are as follows: On the ct.
Louis three killed, including R. R. Riley
of Cincinnati, and two wounded, one Of
them, Lieut. Kendall, slightly; on the
Louisville, five lsailors killed and four
slightly wounded, and two severely, each
having both arms shot away. On the
Csrondolet four were killed and six bad.
ly wounded, including VIM. Hunter, pi
lot, two severely; On the Pittsburg two
wounded.
The force on route for Fort Donelson
had mostly come up and were located on
the left.
Gen. Lew Wallace, with the 9Th Mis-
souri, and llth Indiana, arrived Friday.
l
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

y. TREMENDOUS
|" ST A M p E ID En-
~
-HHH, z-HzoI-Hz 4
SAGINAW VALLEY,
Daily throng the Extensive
BOOT g. SHOE S TORE
GEO. CRABBE & CO.,
Water Street, East saginav, Opposite John
Dsrby's Old Stand,
b &c "A u s z
They fnd il immensely 10 their advantage 70 buy
their Boots Shoes at that establishment at which
they are sure find aarge and we'll selected stock Of
Ladies' Congress CATERS,
Ladies' Buskins, Slips, and
Walking Shoes, all styles,
Also Ladies' Shoes
Gents Oxford Ties,
.-.1llr. ..- Gents Slips and fine Shoes,
Gents Patent Leather Boots,
Brogans and--Shoes,
Patent Leather Boots,
Fine Calf Boots,
Coarse Stogss and Kip Boots,
And---Boots,
Boots and Shoes for
Young Men and Girls, ...Ir
-.ari..a. Youths and Misses,
Boys, Urohins, and Babies
And all other goods in tho line, bought or sold
in the market, r.,.r a-rrt
TERMS, CASH.
And all work. sale or manufactured put down TO the
VERY LOWEST FIG IRE.
NAM FACTUR RING,
Carried on extensively, and all work made at our
establishment warranted An extensive supply OF
stock excellent workmen full knowledge Of the busi-
ness and tho best facilities In all respects, enables
us to distance all competitor in manufacturing and
the large patronage We have received in this line
encourages TO make even greater efforts than be-
fore for its continuance.
G1-Past patronage gratefully Acknowledged
GEORGE CRABBE A co.
East Saginaw, Aug. l. 1861.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

49, n rAJ ,ar M 80.
r (l/l0 BUEBhEs Of esil~shrseAsd VNs Straw
VVV 1900 lba Corn hr-h too yopndr Iiw
eesse Bestten 500 feet three ipss rspls setp,
'ss 'rssthssss sc' Tvrniture. ~ ssvLtbBIT
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

have purchased those goods for cash wherever
these times have compelled sacrifice, and win
give the public an opportunity to make money BY
porchadng Of mo.
/ DEFY COMPETITIoNll
Nv TOMS.
s5t.4 iael Ti-
East Saginaw, Feb II, 1862.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-02-18

They are Of extra sire, with arm long enough TO
take under IL and stitch the largest sired dashes
There Is scarcely any part Of q Trimmeu stitching
that cannot be better done with them than by hand;
So too, the saving Of time and labor Is very great
the table Of these machines 10 "a inches long, and
the shuttle will hold six times AZ much thread the
shuttle Of those used for tailoring purposss. The
largo machines work rs fast ss ANAL ones. efF
We have always on hand,