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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

Col Scott, assistant Secretary OF War, hal
been TO Detroit OF visit OF inspection. he
has been detailed by Secretary Stanton, to ex
anime into the number, condition and wants Of
the various regiments nov organizing in the Nor.
thern States, and 10 learn when they will be
ready 20 take the field. he had q satisfactory
interview with Governor Blair, and Adjutani
General Robertson. obtaining all the information
required. He thinks that within sixty days blows
will be struck not only upon the Potomac, but
in other quarters, which will speedily put an
end TO the rebellion.
The Adsersiser says, Sol. Scott expressed
himself in the warmest terms of admiration with
the condition in which he found everything con.
nected with military affairs in this State, and Wa
emphatic in his approval Of Gov. Blar's conduct.
He declared that in no State had he found mat
tiers in so favorable condition. Our regiments
have not only been fitted out more economically
than almos, any others, but in better manner
besides He found no enormous suspended con.
tracts made on behalf Of the Government, by
our State authorities, and no large supplies on
hand to be wasted when the troops should be
ordered away, to be transported elsewhere AZ .
heavy expense to the Government. When the
regiments now in the State take the field, they
will leave nothing behind them-in other words,
nothing has been accumulated except what is
necessary for their subsistence here, is reQuir
ed for their comfort aud efficiency in the field.
This he finds nov here else 10 SD great an extent
and nowhere else had he found the interests of
the General Government, had been SO carefully
guarded. In view Of the cheap rate at which
our regiments had been fitted Out, compared
with those in other States, and the fact that be
found no uncompleted contracts and 10 large
supply Of materials Oh hand, his impression was
that there bad been, and could have been, none
of those frauds in the contract department Of
which we have heard so much. The remarks of
Col Scott were, therefore, most complimentary
to the Governor, the Qusrtermsster, and the
Contract Board; and until something ia proved,
it should silence the clamors TO which We refer.
The people OF Michigan have reason to feel
proud of their State, and Of the officers who
have had control of military interests. They
have escaped those gross fraucs which have 20
disgraced almost every department Of the Gov
erpment. Coming from man who has had such
favorable opportunities for correct comParieons,
it is a high compliment to the integrity Of oar
and other officers connected with mill
itary affairs here"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12
Senator Bright Expelled.

Jesse D. Bright, the traitor in disguise, who
occupied seat in the United s ates Senate from
Indiana, but to disgrace it, is at last expelled
by a two thirds vote. The resolution of expul-
sion had been under discussion for many days,
and the renegade was allowed TO make all the
defence possible, but the evidence was over
whelming, and he has retired in iniamy and dis.
grace, never more, We nope, to occupy q posi-
zion Of trust or honor. The Senate have hon
Ored the country, and the Cause in which We
are engaged, by this act, aud We note with pride
that Senators Chandler and Howard voted 70.
his expulsion. At one time the result seemed
doubtful, but the timely speeches of the new
Senator from Kentucky, Garrett Davis. and the
eloquent appeal Of the heroic Andrew johnson,
of Tennessee, proved irresistible. His letter up
on which the question of expulsion was raised,
is a. follows:
Washington, March l, 1861.
any DEAR SIR-Allow me to introduce to
your acquaintance my friend Thomas B. Lincoln,
Of Texas. He visits your capi al mainly to dis.
pose Of what he regards great improvement in
fire arms. l recommend him to your favorable
consideration as gentleman Of the first respecta.
bility, and reliable IN erery respect.
Very truly yours,
JESSE ID. BRIGHT.
To His Excellency JEFFERSON Davis,
President of the Confederation Of States"
Mr.. Bright acknowledged the letter to be gen.
uine, and defended the act, saying that under
similar circumstances he would do so again.
This letter was an acknowledgement as an indi-
vidual Senator of the United States. of the indie
pendence Of the States in rebellion, BY recogniz
ing as such: " His Excellency, the President Of
the Confederation of States" Farewell, william
and traitor, forever.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

The n. Y. Tribune pub fishes q list Of army
officers confirmed by the Senate on the ID
inst, among which We notice the following
Michigan nance:
I'd Cavalry. First Lieutenant John K. Miner
to be Captain, Nov. ls. 1861, r;ee Buford, A.
sistant Inspector General.
It'll Artillery, to be First Lieutenat Wm. Till
man, Of Michigan, Sept. 5, 1861.
To be Assistant Adjntant Generals With The
rank Of Captain:
William d. wilkins, of Michigan, August q,
1861.
John VI. Norv.il, of Michigan, August 80,
1861. 'N|E - g.
Henry w Smith, of Michigan, septic mber 10,
sol. n
To be Assistant Quarternssters, with the rank
Of Captain: -s
Henry NJ. whittle.ey, Of Michigan, Oct. 81,
1861.
George W. Lee, OF Michigan, October 81,
1861.
To be Commissaries OF Subsistence, with the
rank OF Captain
Edward S. Earle, OF Michigan. September ,
1861.
To be Brigade. geon o! volunteer: IN
s L. Herrick. Of Michigan Sept 4, 1861.
u. W. Bliss, Of Michigan. Sept. IL, 1861.
To be Brigader-Generals:
Major Thomas Williams, Of the 9Th Arti1e y
Sept. rs, 1861.
Captain George g. Mead, of the Corps Of Top
ographical Engineers, Aug. II, 1861.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

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Grapes and Grape Culsure.-So. 3.
| PROPAGATION New varieties of grapes are
sometimes obtained by arti6cially fertilizing one
variety with the pollen Of another, bat this ope
ration requires so much care and attention tina,
only amateur cutivators who are disposed te
try experiments, and have time to devote to the
business. are very apt to give it their time and
attention
The history OF the above named grapes show
| that many OF our best varieties are accidental
seedlings, produced by nature. without the assis
lance of the cultivator.
Varieties are propagated, or increased by sin-
gle buds, layers, and cuttings.
When a new variety is found to be veiy
choice and selling readily at a high price, it il
pf"pagsted by planting single buds in small pots
AID starting then in the propagating house, thus
| increasing the lumber Of plants more rapidly
than they can by any other PROGRESS for by this
method each bud gives saleable plant, but
the propagation, in his esgerness TO increase
his stock Of salesblc plants to the utmos.
limit. sometimes forgets tha, by the rapid, hot
house growth, and sometimes the very fe, b q
ouos' must produce only ieebie plants unht
'of out ooor culture >uch plants require 'nuch
soo' nursing "nsh p'.h'ed out 70 nsAe 'nen
''fo anu "eA'"s' ""o"s ""'s VII" proper
culture VIII give s''o"s p'@h's'
To propagate grape. by layers, turn down
'""e> '"a' H'e e''"e' o"e yea. o"' " :" '"' cur
'e"' Sea' e''","' ,A>'e" '"e", u0"" " '"e
e.r"' S' '"'e''a'' W. 7'!' w" 'ee,' A"u cove,
VT" e"''n' 'e'."s o"e VI '''''e '''. o"'o'''
'e'"''' '"e Po'A'' '"' arc p'eSe' uo"" '"'
'',.u 4.-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

SoLDrRRs' BouSrY AoNKY.-By IN act Of Con.
gress of July %, 1861, 500 was authorized to
be paid to the widow Of each officer and soldier,
in addition to the pension hitherto granted. Who
vas killed or died in the service Of the United
States. Also, By another section of the same
act. similar sum Of 800 vas directed to be
given to each officer or soldier Who should have
served out his two years time Of enrolment or
if sooner discharged by the close of the var.
Congress. in the hurry Of legislation, made no
appropriation for these objects. Over 81, ooo,.
600 will be required. Demands arc nov con.
SANITY made upon the Government for this beun-
~. Of course nobody gets paid.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

Posi- 0YFrcz RoBBErY-Two clerks in the
Detroit Pos. Office were arrested las week for
abstrac,ing money from letters passing through
the oi6ce. Their names are Eebert F. TenEyck
and John ". Gibbs, the first being son Of
highly respected citizen Of Detroit. Both have
been living very fast, and the evidence against
them j. said TO be conclusive. The bail was
fixed st s., 900 each, which neither being able
to g;ve, they ere committed
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

ASorHrR VICToRY.-Again have our forces
been successful in Kentucky. By the capture Of
Fort Henry, our forces are in the rear of Gen.
Polk's command at Columbus, whereby their
retreat is cut of, should we be able to force
them from that position. Our troops have taken
possession Of the bridge on the Memphis and
Ohio Railroad, and are upon the soil Of Tsnnes.
see, aud not far from Nashville, which has few
Notifications, and the capture of which 10 un.
doubtedly the design Of the present movement.
The battle took place last Wednesday. Our
news columns contains full account of the bat
tie, which, as will be seen, was wholly achieved
BY our naval forces under command of flag Of
6cer Foote. For the next sixty days, We may
look for exciting and gratifying news, that win
confirm the faith Of all in our ultimate success
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

SEAxKy wAxrED.-Over 1905 seamen are
called tor TO man our ships Of var. Many Of
the New England fishermen have entered the
army. a the pay is more than in the Naval ser.
vice = = q u
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

WASTE OF AxNuxrTrox is estimated that
the rebels have wasted over $4,000 worth Of
ammunition from their batteries on the Lover
Potomac, without doing one cents damage 20
the Federal vessels Of var or transports
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

VERMONT Golp.--Ffve car loads Of goldbesr-
ing cusr,z from the gold mines Of vermont,
passed through Springfield Mass-, over the Con.
nec.icu. River Railroad, on the 2lst nit, for New
York. where they are to be crushed and the gold
taken out.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

A PAIlIof. - Solomon Sturgis. Of Chicago,
Who but few weeks ago took 500. 900 Of the
1fessury notes. and Who has since the var CON-
neneed been actively engaged in assisting the
Government, ore Of his acts being the fitting
eas Of the sturg's Guards, nov the body guard Of
Gen. Mcclellan, At an expense of $50, coo, has
offered his services to Comnodore Foote as q
volunteer in the Mississippi Expedition.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

THE NEGRo's Pawn Port Roysl letter
says: The other day An old fellow taken aboard
one Of the vessels -ae overheard praying rigo.
rously that de Lord would bress desc ID
Yankees Poor Ssmbo had never heard rs des-
ignssed in any other way, and gave the entire
title in bis prayer"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

TIE Cosr OF Mcsrc.-The Postmaster Genes.
a. of the Army, in q litter TO Reprsseatasive
Mcpherson. answering an inquiry, estimates the
annual cost Of the bands Of volunteer regiments
q. over IS, eoo, 900, exclusive Of the cost Of co-
thing. subsis,ing Ard transporting the men COM
posing them. .-t.ts
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

TRE LAxcERs-we are unable TO learn from
the Detroit papers whether this regiment has
been dsbsnded or not The Adrevtis<r Of last
Wednesday SAYS Sir George ]. windb<n has
been appointed Colonel Of the regiment in place
Of Col Rankin l-- ~
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

FAvoaABLr CoxPARlsox.-In Michigan il hes
cost sal 400 to raise aud equip one thousand
men; in Iowa $2s, 500; in New York &ss, 7ss /;
in Illinois s4a, sos; and in Wisconsin the enoe.
nous sum Of Ss4,:s2.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

AkorHER EXPEDITION PROM CAIRo-rwenty
two thousand ueo have left Cairo for the pns-
pose of taking the forts 90 the Tennessee iv1
This viii open the way ior oar troops into fssa'
essse.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

THE ALLOTMENT Commemorative Of the
three commissioners to be appointed from this
State, for the purpose of receiving the monthly
aotments from Michigan regiments hive re-
ceived their appointment. Frederick Hall, Of
Ionia, and VIM. Warner Of Detroit, have been
named, and they are both gentlemen of high
standing and Of excellent business capacity. The
allotment system is very simple in its operation.
The paymsster gives the soldier draft for the
amount Of the allotment drawn on the desgna-
ted State officer or other agent to receive it, at
the same time that he pays the balance to the
soldier himself in money; the draf; is then
mailed directed to the person to whose order it
is drawn, who alone can use it, and if it is lost,
the Government, as it may safely do, re issues il.
The advantage Of this system is its permanence,
and that it anticipates the receipt Of the money.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

HfALTH OF AxprRsoS The bealth Of Gen.
Anderson, Of Samter renovn, d stii precautions.
His physicians say be must ssoid a tsisess
and al thought e sar as is possible.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

Hrrs rHE LAScKRs.-Duncan Stewart il out
with letter. in which he charges fraud On the
part Of NJ. Shaw, who contracted to furnish the
lanes heads foe the regiment, and one Of the
regimsnsal oaicers. He has sent on the facts to
Mr.. Dawes. Of The Congressional investigating
Coanittes, and hopes the rascaKty win b ven.
tnaAea
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12
UxrrFp STATES GUsBoAr EssrI,

VIM D. Porter commanding,
Fort yeFerson. SATURDAY., Jan. IL, 1852. }
To the traitor Marsh Miller. commanding reoe'
gunboat called the GrsmpUs:
Commander Porter has already thrashed ycs.
cunboat feet, sheIied and sileDced your rebel
batteries at the Iron Banks. and chased yssr
rn;.>rable and cssardiy seif darn behi"d Cots"s'
bus; bnt If yo1 desire 20 meet the E-sex, SNOW
Yourself any morning ia Pen;y's Bend, and yea
shall then meet with traitors fs,e-h you hsvs
the courage TO stand God and our County
" Rebels offend both PoRrER
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

SHARP SHoo1rRs-rsp,. Dygert's company Of
Sharp Shooters numbering eighty men left De.
.roit last week for Washirgscn where they viii
60 into the Camp Of Instruction.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

A Coon RAsIs-Is is confidently asserted that
the gold now held By the banks and the people
IN the Northern States amounts 70 $ss0, ooo, 900
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

A SPIcY CHALLESGE.-Amongst the CORES
pondence communicated TO the Chicago psPem
from Fort jefferson, near Cairo, are the sub
joined spicy notice Of cbsI'enge to q naval coa-
bat:
CAPT. PORTER TO carr xrLfER.
Come out here. Won co~ardly rebels, and show
yonr guhboa,s. PoRfER
MARINE HEADoUARrEs,
ColumJus, Hen, Jan. ~, 1883 ! 80
Com Porter, on L. s. Gunboat Essex:
SIR:-The irouclad steamer Grampus vii
meet the Essex a, any point and time your bon
or may appoint, and show YOU that the povsn
in our hands An early reply viii be Agreeable
to your obe iiens servant.
MARSH J. MILLER.
Capt. com. O. s. l. G. steamer Grsnpus.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

4 dispatch from Gen Hall-ck 20 Gen Bnerl
this evening says:
Eve have taken Fort Henry The enemy
has retreated on Paris, leaving part Of his guns
Our cavalry are in pursuit.. Gen. Grant sill At
tack Fort Donelson 10 morrow"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-02-12

The Washington correspondence of the 7Ii5-
une says: Gov. sprague, of Rhode Island,
telegraphed Mr.. Spaulding to day that the Prov.
dence banks desired the legal tender bill to
become the law of the land, and speedily"
A dispatch from Cincinnati expressed the i'm.
patience Of the bankers of that city to have the
$l5o.OOO, 900 notes made legal tender.
The alterations made by Mr.. Stevens substi.
sute leave the legal tender and other Characters.
tic features of Mr.. spaulding's bill untouched,
but it re.ires the present CSC, ooe, 900 Of notes
and orders new notes for that amount to be
substituted, so a. to have al of the same descrip.
ton and appearance. 1t frees from taxation
United States bonds and stocks issued under the
act and allows holders Of notes to fund them in
six per cent. 20 year bonds, or seven per cent
year boods, and provides that the notes may
be impressed with the c. s. Treasury zeal and
the signature % them engraved instead Of writ
ten. and Furnishes counterfei,ing of them With
the utmost severity. The bill viii pass the Sen.
ate.
St. Louis, Feb Z.
The following 10 announced from the Head
quarters Of the army Of this city: Fort Henry i.
ours. The Gag Of the Usion Is reestablsbed
on the soil Of Tennessee. It win never be re-
moved.
By command Of Maj Gen. Hallsek.
W. ". SMITH, Capt and Aid-de-Camp.
Washington, Feb z.
Secretary We1es has received the following
dispatch:
g. s. Fac SHIP CINCINNATI,
OF Fort Henry, Tennessee River. Feb. 9.
The gun boats under nv command. the Essex.
Commander Porter the Carondoles Comman
der Walker; the Cincinnati, Commander Stem
The New York herald., 1862-03-09
MISCELLANEOUS,


7 DAILEVS.
large al 'i,ions o our stock o French China
DINNER AND TEA SETS.
Also Vases Bisqc Figures Bronze aud Marble CocAs and
other fancy articles Tor tie adoTnIaent
OF the HOUSEHOLD.
We continue 10 Ofe lUal.ed bargains ia the follow ng
~ ticr.. 70 vii -
silver plated Tea Spoons, hc dozen 2j
S ver plated Table spoons the dozen. ) ~
plated Table Forks the dozen ~
SILVER PLATED ICE PITCHERS,
S. Largest size, bandsonely engraved 50.
81. 3i ST. 50. s..
Silver plated Tea Sefs pieces ...,.......... SD Vh
silver plated Cake Baskets, each ~
Silver plated Casters cut bottles 81
SILVER PLATED COFFEE uRSS,
New slyes, beautifully chased, -
$40 SO $40. $40 $l8
Cut glass GObets, the dozen 81 .,
Cut glass Decaners quarts. the pair. ~
Cut glass Decanters pnts, the pair. "
Coored Bohemian Glass Finger Bowls, the dozen ~
Ivory handled Dinner Knives, the dozen ........... g
Ivory handled Tea Knives, he dozen w
IONsrONE CHINA
Haidoc<s double thcs and decidedly the pes gooas ID
the market.
iron 8 on. China Dinner Places the dozen eyc.
Iron stone CHINA Breakfast Plates, the
Iron. .soue China soup Plates the dozen 9j.
DINNER sETs
LIKEWISE
An immense choice IN
Gas Fixtures embracing ything in the way Of Chande
.iers Brackets &c.
W. j. +. BAILEY A CO..
NJ. hli Broadway.
The New York herald., 1862-03-09

TINTED STATES MUsTERING OFFICE, 70wHTrE
u street, New York, March ls62 Sealed proposals are
invited, and will be received az ,hls once nnt "
reons that shall he required for the OF the Uned States
vountcer organizations stationed In and around the ciy
Of New York. and for tue Of such Volunteers as may 20
ssng through the city. Proposals VIII he sndorsed lro.
roa,s furnishing cooked rnons 10 volunteers ana "
dArssed Lieutenant Colonel W. A. Nichols, United Seics
Army, Mastering and Disbussng Olicer.
The New York herald., 1862-03-09
RESTAURANTS.

pId TuING.--TIfE MAN WHO ARRIVED, PER IHE
ID wheelb7r0w express wii not leave INC on saf ~
4si Broomc street, Or week. The fettauehs WI" y"
'P" ~ 'A JOE BROOKS, all the way fror. Nansshestk
The New York herald., 1862-03-09

CEALED PROPOSALS. ARE INVITED M I'LL. TIE i5IH
aoyerninent the Hide. and Iellow Hools and Horns,
~ t,v ~ Inc Potomac except those killed within the
,1epi limits or the District of Columbia.
Ia lid Mil entertained unless the bddcr present 10
respond to his bid ,,.., :. ..,. - 49,. ,.n,u.,
,ohe will be held accountable for hides &c., Of all anmas
The mda 10 be directed to "Saor A. Bockwih s.,
n 81 A.. Washington, ID C.h
The New York herald., 1862-03-09

UCTIoE SALE-ON TUESDAY, MARCH II, AT ONE
IA O'Clock, the Farm belonging to Samnel Brewer dc.
ase IN the town Of Weseld a.en Island, mile from
steamboat sndIpg, Rossvie, and ten minutes walk from
railroad Huguen0t station. Said Farm contains
good land, with good Dwelling House. Hot House,
Barn and other out buing also viii be sold all the House,
hold Furniture, Farming Tools Horses Cows, &c. together
with a Uay
The New York herald., 1862-03-09
A UCTION NOTICE.-R. W. WESTCOTT, AuCTIONEER
n Auction sale Of Si2GO0 worth of
ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND vALUA
WORKS OLE ART

Magnificent solid Rosewood Parlor Suits
Costly Rosewood Panoforte, rich Carpets, &c.
EUSSEI. W. WESTCOTT auctoneer will sell, tomorrow,
Monday March TO- atl O'Clock precisely at l62 West Twen
trst street. Seventh the above valuable Fur
nture being the entire OF the above
houhe, comprising elegant full Suits of Furnitu re-
broccl and elegant collection Of Lundscaps and His
torcal Paintings costly parlor Ornaments superb rosewood
Paror Chamber and Dining Room Furniture, of de-
scripon The house repe,e with everything adapted
costly and fshonaby furnished residence including large
variety Of rich Cat Glass, French China Silver Ware, &C.
Catalogues at house. Sale positive without regard 10
weather.
The New York herald., 1862-03-09
SALES AT AUCTION.

VVM Writer'S, .AUCTONEER, WILL SELL THIS
W day, az cocS at 454 Canal street, the entire gen
,sel furniture Sc OF M large house nae Carpets Beas
mahogany French and Cottage Bedsea Is air Mattress
Feather Beds Sheets Spreads Table and Bed Linen Silver
Ware, Marble Top Dressing b au. Washsands Toilet
China, Glass, Sofa Bedseais Rocking other Chairs
Families and others are invited to attend this sale they
Will be sold in lots TO suit.