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East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20
TIE LONDON TIMES.

In the London Times of the 26 ult. is a long
article urging the adoption of the Canadian
Commission to enroll force Of 100000 men,
composed of volunteers and militia, which shall
always be available for the defense of the prov
inces. The gist of thearticle is con tame in
the closing paragraph:
Federal America is in conquering mood
The longer the war lasts the more military and
offensive she will become. A man may serve a
campaign and go back to his shop or his pillow
but man who has been three years soldier
is seldom fit for any other calling, and seldom
able to forego the idle habits aud excitement
of soldiers life. 1t was some time before the
sans culotte whom Napoleon Bonaparte led into
Italy were drilled by victory into the faithful
imperialist army which placed him and protected
him upon the throne. 1t will be some time, also
before the republican volunteers of to-day be-
come professional soldiers, whose only business
is war. Yet, if history has any lessons worth
reading, this must happen if the war continues
Should this be So and should Federal America
become conquering republic, with vassal
States, and permanent military organization
Canada giW hare to choose whether she wiW be a
rial or a Stare If she would not fall to the
intolerable position of being slave to demos
racy, she also must have strong military or.
ganization and perhaps it may be prudent no,
to put off too long regular and busness-like
preparation for the emergency.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20
DISTRIBUTION OF CorroN Srrp-Tbc Sc,

DisTRIBUTIoN OF CorroN SEED.-Tbc Secre-
tary of the Interior, in response to a resolution
OF the House, states that he employed Walter
Collins, Of Virginia, to procure cotton seed in
North Carolina, placing $500 in his hands for
the purpose. He purchased 1.4OO bushels
which are now being put up in sacks for dis
tribution by members of Congress. D. c.
Donohue, to whom 81 900 was given, purchased
800 bushels in Tennessee, which have been dis
tributed through the State Agricultural Sooie
ties of Illinois and Ohio. Five hundred dol
lars more have been sent TO Mr.. Donohue, who
is directed to send portion of the seed to Iowa
and Kansas, The residue of the appropriation
will be required, adds tho Secretary, 10 pay in
cdental expenses
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

A FINE ENGINE.-Van Etten Il Mershon
have procured for their Salt Works at Bay
City, a steam engine and boiler Of A. n.
Wood & Co., Eaton, N. ", Portable Steam
Engine Manufacturers;w which is as substantial,
compact and well-fnished piece Of mechsn-
ism as we have seen on the river. Theirs 10
stationary, horizontal engine.of ten horse pow
er, 7 inch cylinder, l6 inch stroke, is COM
plete in all points, general and minute from
frame to steam gauge and exhaust pipe, COM
position boxes, steel piston rod, bright work
on steam chest, face Of frame, and all minute
portions, and finely ornamented otherwise.
The boiler is forty inches|in diameter by TWEEN.
ty feet in length, with two Aues. Messrs.
Wood & Co., manufacture portable engines
Of oil sizes down to as low as two horse power,
complete in all respects, and warranted to
give satisfaction. Mr.. L. O. TABER, one Of
the members of the firm 10 now putting up
the engine for Messrs. v. & NJ, and viii re-.
mcin q short time among us. Application to
him at the Bancroft House in this city, in per.
son or by letter will receive prompt attention.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

AN AMERICAN FLAG FOR New ORLEANS
An American flag was displayed in Boston on
Monday, with the following inscription:
"This flag was banished from New Orleans
when Louisiana voted to secede. IL will be
used there again to celebrate the glorious vic
tories of the Union.
Two years ago il was first used in New Or
leans at the Inauguration Of the statue of Henry
Clay. In Jan'y, 1861, when the city was illum-
mated to celebrate the secession of Louisiana,
IL serred the purpose Of a Grape to prevent injury
from the burning candles; after which it was
sent to Boston, the owner having no further use
for it, After several months service in the
Union cause, it was displayed to celebrate the
victory at New Orleans, aud in few days
will be returned to that city in triumph, to be
re-established in its original position.-Boston
Post.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

FAST BoRrSe.-Mr. F. Spangler, the great
bore-er of the West, commenced sinking the
salt well for the Orange County Salt Manu-
featuring Company, at Carrolton, March 10,
and will have it completed by next Friday, 81
the farthest. The well is 81 inches in diam
eter for 430 feet, and Al inches in diameter
the balance of the depth, which will be in al,
700 feet A detention Of one week occurred
in April, owing to high water. The size Of
the well, and all other things considered, this
is probably the best JOB of boring ever done
on the river.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

New STAvE AND BARREL WoRKs-Mr.
Gould Of Oswego Co., N. Y, formerly part
ner Of w. +. Glasby, has commenced the
erection Of extensive stave and barrel
works short distance below the Merrill mill,
on the West side of the river. Mr.. G. will
introduce all the modern improvements in
the line of stave and barrel machinery, and
will have sample room and verge enough"
and oil the power, facilities and appliances for
doing very extensive business.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20
CoURr HOUSE, Cry OF SAGINAW, !
Nav 15,1S62.

Fourth day of the session of the Board.
Board met pursuant to adjournment and was
called to order by the Chair, a quorum being
present the minutes of the proceedings of yes
terday we're read and approved.
Sundry claims were presented and referred to
Committee on Claims
Mr.. Miller from the special Committee ap.
pointed yesterday in relation to the disburse-
ment cf the Volunteer Family Relief Fund made
a report in writing recommending the adoption
of the Resolution following, which report was
accepted, and the Resolution after sundry
amendments was adopted as follows:
Reso,red, That no futher Relief be granted from the
Volunteer Family Relief fund 10 Mrs Botsey Ormsby and
and Mrs Emma Hazard of the first ward Of tho City OF
East Saginaw and to Mrs Israel Godey Of the second
ward in the City of East Saginaw and that the following
amounts be fixed by this Board TO wit:
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20
u. s. DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE,
Detroit, May 9Th, 1862.

Detroit, Nay OH, ioo<'
DEAR SIR-Your communication Of to-day,
asking my opinion of the proper construction
of the act of Feb. Is, 1862, concerning trade
with the Indian tribes, is received. That act
provides that if any person shall SELL exchange,
give, barter or dispose of any spirituous liquors
or wine to any Indian under the charge Of any
Indian Superintendent or Agent appointed by
the United States, such person, on conviction
thereof before the proper District Court of the
United States, shall be imprisoned not exceed
ing two years, and fined not exceeding $500.
/ am of opinion that any person who may
sell, &C., TO any Indian within the limits Of
your agency, T. e., ,oithn the limits Of this State,
violates the above act, and becomes subject TO
its penal consequences. The act is amendatory
of the act of June 80, 1884, which made the
sale cithin the Indian country unlawful The
sole object of the amendment is | think, to
effectually prohibit the sale anywhere Any
Indian who is an inhabtant of the State is un-
der your +" charge" within the meaning Of the
act
You also inquire concerning the method Of
procedure in case of violation Upon com
plants showing the offense, warrant issues
to the Marshal, who apprehends the person
charged, and the usual proceedings ensue, o.
examination, indictment by Grand Jury at De
troit, and trial in the Federal court there. TIL,
punishment is shown by the act above quoted
Very respectfully your obt servant,
ALFRED RUSSELL, u. s. Dist. Atty
Hon. d. G. Leach, Indian Agent, Detroit.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

BAY CrY, is aourishing finely in these
days. There is great activity in the sals
works in the vicinity, commercial and me-
chanical interests are prosperous, and there 10
bouancy in all departments of business
which it is pleasing to notice. The general
appearance Of the city is being improved ms
terially by the erection Of many fine build
ings, grading streets, cultivsting grounds,
and general brushing mp, which indicates
"well TODD" condition of things about town,
commensurate with and incident to the in
crease Of business so fully apparent weeou.
graduate our neighbors Of the city Of the Bay
upon their present prosperity and Aattering
prospects for the future.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

pointed 10 ascertain and report what amount,
IL any of the Volunteer Family Relief Fund
now remains unexpended, &c, presented re.
port in writing which on motion was accepted
and the committee discharged from the further
consideration of the subject.
On motion of Mr.. Springer said report was
laid on the table.
Mr.. White offered the following:
Resored, That committee Of three DO appointed by
the chair TO ascertain and report TO this Board the amount
drawn by each Supervisor Of each Ward aud Township N
the county from the Volunteer Family Relief Fund the
number of families an the name OF each person To whom
relief has been granted Adopted
The Chairman appointed Messrs. White,
Hunter, and Springer said committee
The Board then took recess until two
o'clock, p. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board called to order by the Chair. Quo
rum present.
On motion the Board adjourned until to-
morrow Mt the hour of nine o'clock A. Nj.
A. S. GAYLORD, Chairman.
WM. MoLL, Clerk.
COURT HOUSE, Cry OF SAGINAW,
May 18th, 1862.
Third day Of the session of the Board.
Board met pursuant to adjournment and
was called to order by the chair Roll called
and quorum being present. the min.
utes of the proceeding of yesterday were read
and approved.
Sundry claims were presented and referred
to committee on claims.
The committee on claims reported back sun
dry claims and recommended their allowance;
and on motion the same were allowed by the
Board as follows:
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

peTsons hnd upwards not 70 eNceeu thIr-
teen dollars per month"; the full amount Of relief 10 be
granted by any supervisor Of this Bounty TO any family
person. from the Volunteer Family Relief fund Provided
that in Of sickness and upon the certificate of regular
practcng Pnyccian the Supervisor may in his discretion
month.
Mr.. Haak, Chairman of Committee on
Claims, reported back sundry claims and re-
commended their allowance, which Report was
accepted and on motion the said claims were
allowed by the Board as follows, viz
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

A New CorroN ScuEME.--The Montgomery
(Ala) Adr1tisr Of the Goth has the follow
ing:
We have understood that an agent of the
French Government is in this city, authorized
to purchase an indefinite amount Of cotton.
"The designs are evidently this: The agent
is to purchase large supply of cotton, and
then in case Of a threatened Yankee occupation
of the city, he would hoist the French flag over
it TO prevent it from being destroyed by our
authorities and tho citizens. With Montgom-
cry and the Alabama River in the hands Of the
Yankees, and the cotton in the hands of the
French agent, it could be at once shipped to
Europe, and the necessities of the manufac.
turers there relieved. The Yankees would not
of course, object to such cute scheme, seeing
at once, that with supply Of cotton sufficient
to meet their requirements, England aud France
would lose all their interest in the American
question, and Lincoln would no longer be
troubled with fears of foreign Intervention"
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

Sundry claims were presented aud referred
TO committee on claims. .t,'l s..
Mr.. j. ii. Springer prescnteda certificate Of his
appointment of Supervisor Of I'd Ward in the
city of East Saginaw, in the place Of A. p.
Brewer, temporarily absent; which certificate
was received, and Mr.. Springer admitted to a
seat upon this Board.
A petition of u. N. Davenport, to renew his
Iicencc to run ferry across Saginaw River
from the termination of Gcnessee street. East
Saginaw, to point on the west bank Of said
river directly opposite, was presented; and on
motion referred to committee on Roads and
Bridges. 30,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20
OyrrcE MAcKINAc INDIAN AGENCY,
Detroit, May 5, 1862.


Detroit, May 8, 1862.
DEAR SIR 1t has often been found diff
cult, under our State laws, to secure the pun
ishment of those who have been guilty of sell
ing or giving spirituous liquors to Indians
Hence, / have noticed with great satisfaction
the recent passage by Congress of an Act
which seems to meet the emergency of the
case, and to open the way for the speedy and
severe punishment Of all such violations of the
public veal.
/ have no doubt myself that the recent act
of Congress is applicable 10 persons who furn-
ish spirituous liquors to Indians within the
bounds Of this agency. But that may make
no mistakes in bringing these violators Of law
to justice, desire to ask your opinion Of the
act referred to.
BE pleased, therefore to inform me whether
said act is applicable to persons who furnish
spirituous liquors to Indians under the charge
of this agency? Also as to the method o.
proceeding against such persons, and the pen
atty which may follow conviction.
Respectfully &C.,
ID. G. LEACH, Indian Agent.
A. Russell, Esq, U. s. District Atty, bet.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

Major Gen. Hunter has issued an order 10
the Colonies of the regiments in his Depart
ment to report to him the number of active, in
toligcnt non-commissioncd officers, and even
privatcs, that can be selected from each regi-
ment who are competent to instruct and drill
negroes In military exercises. 1t is evident
from this, that, If the be protractcd so long,
the brave old General intends TO have some vol
untcer regiments that can endure the Southern
climate during the summer months,
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

ANOTHER SPECIMEN OF REBEL DARBARIsM.-
The crime of which Henry Kuhl and Hamilton
w. Windon we're to have been hung in Brax-
ton county, Va, on Friday, 9th inst, is thus de-
tailed by the Kanawha Republican:
"Thcir victim had been working for farmer
for few weeks, and was on his return to camp,
and on his way stopped at Kuhl's house to rest.
Mrs Kuhl went to the mellow, where her hus-
band and son Windon were moving, and told
them that there was Union soldier at the
house. The murdered man was not a soldier.
The elder Kuhl told her to 60 back and tell the
soldier to come out to the mellow to them. In
the meantime his murder was decided upon by
the elder Kuhl and Window the young Kuhl
not consenting. When the man came out to
the mellow, the old man Kuhl approached him
scythe in hand and with single blow severercd
his head from his body. He and Windou then
ripped open his bowels and thrust in the head
and then threw the body into ditch near by
and covered it up. This is the substance of the
old mans confession, as to the murder. When
asked by the Provost Marshal what induced
him TO murder the inoffensive young man, he
replied: Il do not know; suppose the Devil
made me do it,"
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

NOVELTIES AT WIEsr's HALL.--We are re-
quested by the manager TO announce for
Thursday evening next ~ Wiest's Hall, .
Dutch Niger pcrformance--we make the
statement as directed-Chinese Dance, Pan.
tomimc, and other entertaining performances.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20
Mr.. White, offered the following:

Which was adopted by the following vote ::
Ayes-Sproul, Card, Wiley, Joslin, Springer,
Miller, White, Williams Haynes, Loefler,
List jackson, William Nc. Bratnie, Barter,
Haines, Colin, g. Nc. Bratne, Schulthess-17.
Nays-Haack, Adams Pettibonc, Andrus,
Hunter, Sloan and Lewis.
Resoaed That the proceedings Of this Board the annual
Report and the annual balance sheet Of the County Treas
urer be published in the East Sdginap Courier at the
price paid to the Sdgindp Valley Republican and
tho Sdyinap Weekly Enteprise
Mr.. Jackson offered the following:
Resored That the Treasurer and Clerk Of The County
be authorized to contract for the sale of the Safes belong
ing the County to be delivered after the Fire Proof Of
fees ready for excepting such may be necessary
to be retained. Adopted.
Mr.. Joslin offered the following:
Resolred That this County will subscribe four hundred
dollars toward the expense of dredging the Saginaw River
to form n channel nine feet deep
Which was adopted by the following vote
Ayes-Sproul, Hack, Card, Pettibone, Wiley
Joslin, Springer, Miller, White, Williams
Haynes, Loeffier, List, Jackson, William Nc
Bratnie, Barter, Haines, Lewis @. Nc. Bratnie
and Schulthess-20. Mays-Andrews, Adams,
Hunter and Sloan.
A. s. GAYLORD, Chairman.
WIN. MoLL, Clerk.
The Journal of to-days proceedings having
been read and approved the Board thereupon
adjourned without day.
WILLIAM MoLL Clerk.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

DREDerNo.--The steam dredge commences
work on the river tomorrow, tho old channel
will at first be cleared out sufficiently for
present purposes, after which the new straight
cut will be put through.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

Coon IssrIrUrIoN.-Smith & Carlisle have
opened q Wholesale Leather and Findings
store, Sailors corner, opposite Courier Office.
They have good stock, and their establish
ment is just what this section requires.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

Col. WncoK.-We have received by mail
fine card likeness of Col. Wilcox, from j.
A. Roys, Detroit. Mr.. Roys has them for
sale, price 10 cents each.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

ANOTHER TUG.-The petit propeller, Last
W'tness, ian inch high and foot long," or
4" tharabouts," Of excellent model and ample
power, has arrived upon the river, and will 60
into the business of towing
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

STRAws.--A half lot on Genesec street in
this city, 30 feet front, by 100 rear, . short
distance east of the city steam mills, sold last
week for nine hundred dollars.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

Nxws-Not much. The President disposss
of Hunters Proclamation peremptorily, and
proposes to run tho institution himself, and
according to law. Military matters are ~ .
stand still, temporarily.
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20
MARRIED.

In ST. Pauls Church, Flint, by the Rev ID X. Brown,
Rector Of st. Paul's Church, East Saginaw Mr.. JOHN
HAYDEN, Of Saginaw, to Miss ELvIRA ROSWELL,
eldest daughter Of c. Roosevelt Esq. Of Flint City
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

The Committee on claims reported a claim
of s. G. Beach for $3.50 and claim of III.
Hobbs for bedding furnished Board Of Health
of the City of East Saginaw amounting to
$40, 80 with the recommendation that the same
be disalowed by the Board, which report was
accepted.
On motion the Claim of S. @. Beach was
disallowed for the reason that the same is with
out certificate.
On further motion the claim of III. Hobbs
was allowed by the Board at the sum of ten
dollars.
Mr.. VeenAiet, Register of Deeds presented a
communication relative to the safe in his Office
which was accepted and placed on file.
Mr.. jackson, offered the following
Resolped That the committee appointed by this Board to
the construction of the County Ere proof Offices
be increased by adding the of Peter O. Andre Of
Saginaw City and Robert Ure Of Saginaw Towonsh'p-
Adopted. t- -.
On motion of Mr.. Sproul the vote granting
license to Elijah N. Davenport to run ferry
across Saginaw River was reconsdered.
On motion of Mr.. Springer the motion to
on the table.
Mr.. Pettbone, offered the following:
Resolred That Mr.. b. Rice be allowed the Of one
dollar per day for his attendance upon this Board tins SEES
sion. Adopted
On motion of Mr.. Springer it was ordered
that the Interest on the County Bonds issued
for the fire proof Office loan be made payable
semi annually.
Mr.. Loefler offered the following:
Resolped That the Board of Saginaw County do allow
the members of their Board for compensation attend
ants of this meeting and for mileage the sums opposite
their names and that the County Treasurer DO and IL
hereby instructed TO pay tho viz:
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20
SELLING LIQUOR TO INDIANS.
Important 10 Traders and Liquor Dealers ~ III
Northern Counties Of Michigan.

The following correspondence will be found
worthy of perusal by those whom it may con-
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

The Committee on Claims also reported back
sundry claims without recommendation, which
report was accepted and said claims were al
lowed by the Board as follows
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20
PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF SUPER
VISORS OF SAGINAW COUNTY.
CoURr HOUSE,, Cry on SAGINAW, .
Nav 10Th 1850

The Board of Supervisors Of the County of
Saginaw met this day pursuant TO a call for a
special meeting Of the Board, signed by H.
Miller 4. p Brewer, G. Schultbess, Lewis
LeoiIl r., Seth Wiley, John III. Elsifer, Thomas
l. jackson, John b. White, George +, Viii
liams aud A. s. Gaylord, Supervisors
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20

Resolred, That the Board of Saginaw County do allow
the members of their Board for compensation attend
ants of this meeting and for mileage the sums opposite
their names and that the County Treasurer be and is
hereby instructed to pay tho same. viz;
East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1862-05-20
Mr.. Miller offered the following:
Mr. Pettibonc offered the following:

Resolred That the proceedings Of this Board together
with sheet of tho County Treasurer Of saginaw
county and the annual report, be Published in the East
Saginaw Enterprise and the Saginaw Valley Republican,
aud that each Of the publishers Of said papers be paid the
cum Of sevcnty-dve dollars therefor.
The ayes and hayes being called for, the
same was adopted by tho following vote: