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The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-05-24

DIR. L. j. Czapkay's Private Medical and
Surgical Institute is on Sacramento street, below
Montgomery, opposite the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company's Office, San Francisco. The Dr. offers
free consultations and asks no remuneration unless
he effects cure. ONCE hours from A. ~ to 9P.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-05-24

Remarkable Instance OF Medical
RelieE.-Below publish the certificates of three
Of the sufferers from the pangs OF disease, Who hav
ing recovered their former health, and impellrd by
gratitude, make known their cases and remedi |
agent, and their statements are authenticated by &
Notary Public. The demands Of society impcriouSly
comma nd their publicity, and We commend their pc
rusal to the attention OF the afflicted:
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-05-24

The following letter which emphatcally
speaks for itself written by the Dean Of the Fac
ultv Of the Philadelphia College If Medicine. t" the
editors of the Pacific Medical and Surgical Journal,
San Francisco, for publication:
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-05-24
PR I'm N G

which facts theF 65s S5cpAIeA ss7.pspye by ocular
their line, from
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-05-24

0ss ansf DouH ays of which did you getP
Oas 81 The hind - open and nheti
oWa ~ q hire ~ HoH much did you pay3
Besa " 70 Wllh srank o. treadisl SayS
TN dt@gia man, and sOmewhat green.
Ts1 ~ ahaat yuaR sewing machine.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-05-24

Nins 10 not one Of those stupid Affairs
That stands In the with whatnOts and chairs,
And makes that dismal. headaehey nOiSe'
Whieh all the comfort Of sewing destToysj
No rigid eoutrivanee Of lumber and steel,
But one With q natural spring in the heel.
The weekly mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1861-1862, 1862-05-24

Mine 10 one Of the kind to love,
AID usars q shawl and q sof kid glove,
Has the meTriest eye and dainty foot,
And sports the charmingest gaiter boot,
And bonnet with feathers and Tibbons and loop
-VTiAk an iNde6,,ita nunlber of hoopa.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26

The New York Ers~ing Post begs - Be e1
csssd from joining in congratulations over the
escape of the rebel Army Of the Potomac II
only suggests ludie1ous idess, which Il illustrates
AZ follows:
We remember the story of . game keeper in
the service Of IN English nobleman and accus
toned 70 attend him ON his shooting excursions
For every shot made By the Earl, Whether sue.
cessful or not, this man bad what 10 called in the
common vernon Of the Arabian Nights' Enter.
tainments "a suitable compliment" At one
time the nObleman took ain 1t bird sitting on
the branch of . tree, fair mark for Q sports
man, and fred. The only effect vas that the
bird few of to the next tree. Al, my lord, I"
said the gamekeepsr, you made him leave that
anyhow" While other portions Of our gallant
army are driving the enemy before then in
other parts Of the rebel territory, al that the
mighty army Of the Potomac has achieved 10
the withdrawal Of the enemy's forces to reeisn
where they can act With greater advantage
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26
DROBATE NOTICE.-St..e Of Mich.

L isan, County Of lnshAm. sat- a session Of the
Probate Court for the county Of Ingham holden at the
Probate Once, in the village Of Mason Monday the
l7th day Of March, in the year Thousand eight hum
dred and sixty two; Present. VIM H. Pnckney, Judge
Of Probate In the matter Of the estate Of Edward Va
riel deceased On reading and ding the petitoa duly
verified. Of Edmond Potter, praying that Instrument
N writing purportng 10 be the last viii and testament
Of said deceased may be admitted to probate. that
letters Of administration, nth the viii annexed may Be
granted 10 sold petitioner
hefeupon 1t is ordered That Monday, the 2lst day Of
April next at II O'Clock in the forenoon be assGned for
the hearing ri said petition, and that the heirs at law
Of said deceased and Ill other persons Interested IN said
estate required 70 appear At Of said Court
then TO be holden Al the Probase Once the village Of
Mason and show cause any there BE- why The prayer
Of the petitioner should not be granted And tier
ordered that said petitioner give notice the
interested in said estate, Of The pendency q cid petit
ton and the hearing Thereof BY causing cspy a this
order published in ~ Lansing 1epubleaa newspaper
printed and circulating n said county q InehAD soc
esDiys Wastp psgyio0aee ~ dAy e hsnsing.-,T a.
a true eopy) WI = RN0HSxY,
3wSo2 Judge Il Probate.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26

Coon REAsoNrNo.-Many argue that il
= hs1psdient to build reservoirs upon main
stRest this season On account Of the increase Of
taxsa. This nay I'll b very well, but let us cal
attention - afsw facts. Our merchants are now
esapsllsd to pay from three to ave per cent. for
insurance on their goods and building. This
enormous price 10 demanded principally on &C
count II the almost entire lack Of safeguards
againss. Or means Of szsissuishing fires when
sees eoamunieated. Were this otherwise, had
~ plenty 1t water o. main street. insurance
companies vosd at once come down on their
terms. 1t ID . veil known fact that two-thirds
q IL Isssss Of the late frs might have been
aveidsd had good supply Of water been access;
bb - eur frensn. A. to the cry Of taxes, We
vesh ssk eur merchants If it 10 not full a easy
sspay taxes - to pay insurance per centaes
md ~ would ssk property holders if it is moi
nsasy - pay taxes - il ID to make up to on,
nsrehaats this psresstags which they are CEN
pslsd % pay on their goods - . safeguard, il
Tie way Of insurance. We say it 10 an inpera
tive necessity that vs should have some addi
ssaal safsguards asainss Ore, and good suppl,
It vassr b tie greatest and best that We cal
AsSs. Shall We have il! Il rests entirely viii
sW Csaasn Council 70 ssy whether We shah o
~ Ths great bsgbsar Of taxes is al hoax
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26
CHERIFF SALE.-John T. Ratbboue

~ o. BENJAMIN Hart and Alvin n. Hart. BY virtue
Of writ Of Fl Fa issued out Of and under the seal of
the Circuit Court for the county Of Ingham TO drec
ted and delivered against the goods and chattes lands
and tenements of Benjamin E Hart and Alvin n. Hart
did the 10th day Of February, A. d. 1882 levy upon
al the right, title aud interest Of BENJAMIN Hart in
and the following described lands and tenements
wit: Apart Of lot number six (6 in block twelve 2)
the City Of Lansing county Of and State Of Mich
igan according to the recorded plat Of the Of Mich
igan lansing, and Of the subdivision Of said block
twelve 2 together with the water power and privilege
connected herewith which premises and water power
and privilege are particularly bounded and described
in . certain deed Of conveyance, executed by Alvin n
Hart to the said BENJAMIN Hart bearing date the rs,
day Of January A. D. 1885, and recorded in the once
the Register Of Deeds for the county Of Ingham the
seventh day Of January, A D. 1855 in ber IS Of deeds
At page So particular reference being had thereto
gether with the Touring mill and other buildings stu
ate thereon and all the appurtenances in manner be-
longing thereto also that piece parcel Of land situate
in the City OF Lansing Aforesaid, commencing one
hundred and ninety $50 links Of the southwest
corner Of lot six (6) in block twenty four CA,
ming thence east one hundred and seventy 17o) links
thence north TO Grand River, thence along said
Grand River one hundred and seventy 1:0) links
thence soah 70 the place Of beginning also all that
tain piece parcel Of land situase the township Of
Alaedon, Al county Of InghAm Aforesaid described AZ
follows The south half the north quarter Of sec
tioa number l in town three ~ north Of range
one a. west.
All Of which shall expose for sale to the highest bid
der q the front door q the Court House the village
Of mason hgham county on Saturday, the 12sh day q
April, A. d. 1562, At one O'Clock p. u
Dated Mason, February 2lth 1S62
3S:w:. TRUMAN SPENCER Sheriff
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26

To BIZ REBu1Lr.-We sre glad to learn
hat il b the intention Of most II net al the own.
ere and lsasees Of that part Of Washington Az
saus lately visited By Ere 70 build on their old
sites Immediately. We learn that Nesrs. Chap
man, Bersch and Anerhein are already preparing
- erect brick block upon the grounds lately
occupied By them. This win certainly be great
improvement to the business portion Of our city,
and safeguard against further losses BY hre.
We afs also Informed that Nsssrs. Camel 4 Ed.
ns.ds have already contracted for the rebuild.
ing Of their frame building. We should be right
gid could the whole space be filed with bricl
bsildings. bat this cannss be the case - . larg<
portion Of the business men on main street OWE
the buildipgs in which they do busineas, bst
lease the grounds.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26
4 DEMONSTRATORS SALE,-Not;c.

10 hereby given, that in pursuance Of license 70
me anted BY The Judge Of Probate for the county d
lhgham, sha sell ~ public auction On The premises In
the township OF Delhi IN said county, saturday the
To-Day Of Nay next O'Clock IN the Afternoon al the
right, title and interest Of Isaac Holey decreased Sub
Jet 70 the widows right Of dover and all ens) In and
70 the following pieces parcels OF land viz the south
ball Of south west quarter Of section o. north Il
range west, 80 inyentored at 10 "a; aso the
south half Of the north quarter Of south east quar-
ter Of section 81 town north Of range w-st %
inventofed at $3.50 co. also the half Of south
quarter Of south quarter Of section g. town anoth
Of range west - acres inventoried at $3.50 %.
Terms made known on day of sale.
A. ]. HOIIEY,
6W362 Admir- estate OF Isaac HolIey deceased
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26

gan, county Of lngham, Sat- session of the Pro-
bate Court for the county Of ngham holden at the Pro-
bate Once in the village Of Mason Monday the 18th
and sixty -two Present, Vim. H. Pinckney, Judge Of
Probate In the matter Of the estate of William Webb
deceased On reading and fling the petition duly veri
fed, Of Joseph Wilson, executor, &c. praying for
license TO sell the real estate Of which said deceased died
seized:
Thereupon it is Ordered that Tusday, the 21st day Of
April next IL O'Clock the forenoon be assigned for
the hearing Of said petition and that the heirs at law of
said deceased and all other persons interested in said
then be holden the Probate Oce in the village OF
Mason and show cause any there be, why the prayer
Of the petitioner should not be granted And is fur
interested In said estate Of the tendency Of said
petition, and the hearing thereof, by causing copy o.
this order to be published in the Lansing Republican
newspaper printed and circulating said county Of Ing
ham successive weeks previous said day Of hearing
VIM H. PINCKNEY.
Sw357 Judge OF Probate
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26

REPUBLICAN WARD CAUcUsEs - The
Republicans Of the several Wards Of the City Of
Lansing vill meet in Caucus On Saturday eve.
ming, March 2sth, at IL o'clock, at the follow
ing places, 70 Wit:
lH Ward-at the Seymour House.
ID Ward-at the Common Council Room.
I'd Ward-at the Benton House.
lth Ward-at the Oneida House.
Each Ward il entitled 70 send IS delegates to
~. City Convention. 70 meet April I'd. A full
sttsndanee 10 solicited ct the Caucuses.
By ospsa or SEVERAL WARD COMMITTEES.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26
REsIsrER REGISTER Let no RI

REsIsrER REGISTER Let no Re.
publican forget the importance Of having bis
sans duly registered, 20 that his vote may BE-
east in favsr Of the Union On election day. We
vsuld can The attention Of our City and Town
ship Rsgissratioa Boards, to the fact that Hon.
jacob n. Howard, while Attorney General Of
the State. gave il - his opinion, that it was the
dsty Of Registration Boards to enter al names
Of lesal voters in their respective towns. known
70 b such, who failed - appear before the
Board This has been the uniform practice in
this City, and il works we'll But let every 70
Ter sss 70 this himself. and there can be no mis-
taxa
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26
GREAT AUCTION SALE
ON THURSDAY, MARCH 90, 1862.
OVER 100 ACRES OF THE
Hickory Grove Nurseries,
IN TOLEDO, OHIO,
Val be Sold to the Highest Bidder.
I'LL HEALTH COMPELS THE

Proprietor to abandon the business The stock is
young vigorous and healthy, hne lands under a very
ngn state u cultivation, comprising full assortment
from plants in bud trees blossom Of the mos,
choice varieties, carefully labelled and staked.
The Climate and soil the bes: possible which with
the great extent of Nursery interest concentrating
about Toledo makes this equal TO- the best place
in the world for the business.
In closing this large stock in these hard tmes ex
pect TO make great sacrce, giving Planters, Dealers
and Spectators large margin. Parties in want Of
pleasing and profitable business will find large stock
Of Choice Trees and Plants in ne condition. at their
own prices, and almost their Of payment
a. high prices or prompt pay not DO much sought
relief from the cares Of large and growing business
The stock will mostly be offered in blocks as now
growing with use OF the ground two years
Arrangements have been made with foreman totake
charge Of the cultivation under supervision and
our expense, for which will charge low fixed price
70 be named the day Of SALE that purchasers At
distance engaged in other pursuits and familiar
with the business need have trouble the care Of
their and yet be able to determine the exact
Of their Trees when ft for market Much pains will
also be taken to instruct the unnated free charge
portion Of the stock being on grounds that be
cleared and Of suitable size TO transplant will be offered
to Dealers, Planters and Farmers ia small lots at en-
phAtically their own prices.
The several blocks are numbered and carefully de-
scribed IN catalogue copies Of which be had at our
once over Breed store and at the principal Hotels
Toledo. The grounds commence ~ miles above the
Oliver House and extends mile Westward Broad
way and the Canal
Persons in want of Trees, either in large or small
quantities, requested TO examine the stock with
catalogue in hand several days before the sale that
they may privately mark their opinion OF value
prepared to bib understandingy without again passing
the Nursery The sale will be made the Collins
House, commencing at 10 A. NJ Come prepared to Buy
for the sale will be positive without reference wealth
er or price though no more than ten cents dollar of
value he offered.
The Nursery Farm, lssh acres will be sold leased
on reasonable terms, IL desired
Parties at distance wanting Catalogues further
formation, will please address
ISRAEL HALL, Toledo, O.
Toledo March g. 1862 ssawp
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26
Under the Insurance Act Of FEB. 18th, 1889, as
amended FEB. 18th, 1861.


AMENDED Feb. 18th, 1861.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE, }
lansing, Aiehi9on, February p, 1892
10 all 70 irhom these Presents shall come:-whereas pur
sant TO the provisions Of Act Of the State Of Mch
gan entitled An act TO regulate Fire. Marine Life and
Health Insurance Companies and their Agents Associa
tons, Partnerships and individuals doing Fire Marine
Life and Health Insurance business not Incorporated by
the state OF Achign," approved February Is, 1859.
there was the fourth day of june A. d. 1859 furnish
ed to the Secretary of the Of Michigan and filed in
his Office ut Lansing, statement of the Insurance Com
pany known as the Niagara Fire Insurance Company.
which Company Is an Incorporated Company under the
laws Of the State Of New York, accompanying which
statement and constituting part thereof evidence
satisfactory to said Secretary Of State Of the
required by said act;
And Whereas, The said Insurance Company did on the
twenty seventh day OF February A d. 1852 furnish
the said Secretary OF State satisfactory evidence that
the capital, securities and investments OF said Company
remained secure together with the receipt OF the State
Treasurer agreeable TO the provisions of Act No. 54
the Laws Of 1861;
And Whereas, There has been fled with said Secreta-
OF state resolution under the seal of said Company
signed according TO said Acts and bearing date the
~ second day of February, A d. 1862 authorizing Ed
e " s snd
arations in behalf of said Company provided by said
Acts, NoU Knop Ye, That the said Insurance Company
acting by and through Edwin X. Merrifeid as Agent
above named according the provisions of said Acts
and the said Agent while acting SUCH for said COmpa
NY Is hereby authorized and empowered transact In
surance business in the State of Michigan provided
said Acts subject all the provisions
and limitations in said Acts contained
In Testimony whereof, have hereunto Sci
H. my hand and caused the Great Seal Of tn,
State TO be affixed the day and year frs
above written.
GEO. H. HOUSE, Dep sec'y Of State
F.. r MERRIFIELD, Agent Lansing Mich
| lansing, March IL 1862 4w36O
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26

The Aerrimac, which the little Monitor drove
Oh. 10 an immeIse vessel, completed BY she Uni
States government in 1856. At that tine she
was equal to any steam war vessel in the world.
The spar deck of the Asrrimac was PSI feet
long and SO feet broad in her original condition,
and she drew % feet Of water. She rated absus
1000 tons burden. Her frame was Of live oak,
filed 10 solid, and caulked IA feet out from th .
kelson. Forward the ship had 10 live oak breast
hooks, fastened through and through with cop
per under the water and iron above; aft she had
seven breast-hooks.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26
New Advertise ments
TO CONTRACTORS-In

pursuance Of an Of the Legislature Of the State
Of Michigan, entitled An act 70 provide for the drain
age and reclamation Of swamp lands BY Of State
roads and dtches approved February l1th, A. D. 1850
and the acts amendatory thereto the undersned Com
missioner on the Saginaw City and Owosso State Road
will proceed let the work that portion Of said road
extending from the Northern limits Of the city Of Owoe
So Shawassee county to the village Of St. Charles in
Saginaw county embracing distance OF nineteen miles
and a half Also the work Of constructing Q bridge
across the Shiawsssss river point said road
monty known the Ireland crossing TO the lowest bid
ders. twelve O'Clock Monday, the twenty-eighth
day of April A. D. 1862 At the public house now KEEP,
by J. Freeman in the village Of 81 Charles, in Sagnaw
county Michigan. Contracts will be made for the per
Torrance Of said work. payable in State swamp lands
provided in said acts Plans and Specifications Of the
work required to be done will be made known the
day Of letting Security will be required Of all contrac
tors ut the time Of making contracts The Commission
reserves the right to reject any all bids
sistent with the interests OF the State.
Dated At Owosso Shawassee county, Michigan, Marcel
18th, 1892
4wS61 J. r. BARNES, Commissioner.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26
DKOBATE NOTICE.-State of Mich.

i igAn. county Of Ingham, sat- session Of the
Probate Court for the county Of ngham holden At the
Probate Once in the village Of Mason HontAy, the
Sd day Of March IN the one thousand eight hun
dred and sixty-two; Present Vim b. Pinckney, Judge
Of Probate In the matter Of the estate Of William
wright deceased On reading and fling he petition,
duly verified Of James Wright, an heir at Law Of said
deceased praying that letters Of administrator upon
said estate may De granted % Joseph Wilson:
Thereupon il il ordered, That Tuesday the 6sh day
of April next IL O'Clock the forenoon be Assign
ed the hearing Of said petition and that the herr At
law Of deceased and AL other persons interested IN
said estate required TO appear At session Of said
Court then TO be holden At the Probate Once, in the
village OF Macon and show cause any there be- why
the prayer Of the petitioner should not be granted And
i further ordered that said petitioner give notice to
the interested IN said estate Of the pendency
said petition and the hearing thereof by causing COPY
Of this order 70 be published N the Lansing Republican
newspaper printed and circulating said county
nehz successive weeks previous 70 said day Of hear
ing. a true copy WI r. PlSCKNEY,
3SovS Judge Of Probate
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26
NOTICE.

Z,
Lansing, MARCH IL, 1852.
Notice Is hereby given that the several Aldermen Of
tho several Wards, acting Board Of Registration
under and by virtue Of act entitled act further
to preserve the purity Of elections and guard against
the abuses Of the elective franchise by registration
electors, approved February IA, 1859, will on
Thursday and Friday the Sd and 4th days Of April 1852
between the hours Of O'Clock in the forenoon and
I'VE in the afternoon:
In the First Ward, at the Office Of J. p Cowles;
In the Second Ward at the store Of Aid F. " Cowes
In the Third Ward at the Benton House;
In the Fourth Ward at the Oneida House;
Tor the purpose Of completing the lsts Of qualified
when and where all entitled 70 tho
tive franchise under article seven section Of the
Constitution of the State Of Michigan must register
their Names entite them to the privilege OF voting
under the act entitled act to preserve the purity
elections" &c.
BY order Of the Board Of Registration.
2w369 THEODORE FOSTER City Clerk.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26

wsEnxR WILSON'S SEWING MACHINE, WITH Nsw
InrRovxxKSrs, AT RsDvcRD Pncs.-fhe Wheeler Will
Manufacturing Company having gained thsir suits
atiav With Infringing of sewing Aashsss,
proposes that the public shall b esnsdttsd thereby
have accordingly reduced the prices Of their Sewing Ma
chimes After this day they will - sold At viii
pay fair profit the cost Of nanucturs capital in
vested. andexpenss Of making saes such prices a. will
enable them make 6rst class maehinss, and here
tofere, guarantee them in every particular.
NJ PARTRIDGE, General Ag't for Niehigss, Detroit.
IGILLEr, Jr ,Agestfo lansing and vicinity.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26
ADJOURNED TO
Tuesday, I'd Of April Next.

THE UNFAVORABLE WEATHER
Il ana Daa condition Of the roads nave mauc /. ,.a
possible for many examine the grounds .spoc,
stock Of the
HICKORY GROVE NURSERIES,
So the sales to-day have been quite limited therefore the
sale adjourned until the sd Of April, and If the weather
is favorable, the sale will be made on the Nursery
Grounds, otherwise in the large rooms Of the Oliver
House, where all will be comfortable.
The terms and conditions will be same as those in to-
DAYS sale.
Please keep Catalogues hand to such may desire
to attend next sale.
Dealers who want to mack before the Sd Of April will
be treated with iiberality.
JOHN d. BRENNAN, Auctioneer.
Toledo, March 20, 1852 lw3S2
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-26

CRAzY.-A negro vas brought up before the
Mayor Of Philadelphia for stealing chickens.-
The theft was eoDclusively proved. "Well,
Toby" said his honor, what have you got to
cay tor yourselfg" "Nufio, but dis: was era.
~ - Tomcat in Tub when stole dat ar pull
let, cosI might hab stole de big rooster, an
nebber done it. Dat shows 'clusively dat die
niger was laboring under the delirium trenen-
dus."