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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

We have wasted little time ~ space il CON-
uending the doings Of the present Congress, A.
belt We hold Il one Of the most hhorious, ear.
nest, paias-taking bodies that ever devoted itself
70 legislation. IL has NOT been 70 prompt and
resolute - it ought in maturing and passing the
Loan and Tax Bills. bat it may win noble place
in history, BY few such days work - that of
"Wednesday last, when the Senate passed the
Free Homestead bill BY the Overwhelming ma
jority Of 50 yeas TOT nays-every Republican
present voting yea, With xessrs. Henderson and
Wilson of No., Kennedy Of Nd, McDougal Of
Cal, and Wright Of Ind, while Messrs. Thonp-
son of n. j., Rice, Of MIMI, Latham of Cal,
and Nesmith and Stark Of Oregon, we're absent
or withheld their votes.
This bill, having already passed the House,
lacks now but the Presidents signature, which
it viii surely and speedily receive. And then
We may congratulate the country on the eonsam-
nation Of one Of the most benefcent and vital
reforms ever attempted in any age or cline-a
reform calculated TO diminish sensbly the mum.
bers of paupers and idlers, aad increase the pro-
portion of working. independent selfsubsissing
farmers in this land evermore. Is blessings will
be felt more and more sensibly and widely for
the next twenty years.
The House at the same time passed the PacI.
&c Railroad bill BY 30 majority. of the details
Of this bill, including the route indicated for the
road, We are not advised. though We believe it
is intended to start from some point on the West
line Of the State Of Kansas, where it will be met
| by one road from Missouri and another from
Iowa. The general public will care little, how.
ever, for the route indicated, which is, Of course,
liable to future modification. The great fact is
established by this vote that the House has de-
termined that the Pacific Railroad shall be CEN.
menced 90 soon a. the condition Of the National
Finances will permit, and pushed on to compile
ton. And that resolve will in due time secure
it's own realization.
Free Lands for the Landless, and Pacific
Railroad to bind in iron clasp the Pacific 70 the
Atlantic States. and develop the boundless Nine
ral Wealth Of the Rocky Mountains, the Colora-
do Valley and the Great Central Basin-two such
measures are not often 40 sgnally announced in
one day.
The clouds that have darkened our National
prospects are breaking away, and the sunshine
Of Peace, Prosperity and Progress will ere long
irradiate the land. Let Us rejoice in and gather
strength from the prospect.-New York 2rib-
nne.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

ALARM n WrsrRx vrRGsiA The Wheel
ing Insell;gemesr. Of she 18th, says that news
from q reliable source has been received In that
city that Jscksos's force has been for days pres
sing Banks and Fremont back, With the intsa.
ton of breaking through and reaching Western
Virginia and the fres ssase bosden. That paper
says that Gesersl Milroy has fallen back, and bic
scouts driven in, and the iadicstiees are Of css.
tenpAted raid in Western Virginia The latest
news from that quarter 10, however, that Gsa-
Fremont has formed . jsDcties With Gen. hilrsy
and Gen. Scheuck, and that the rebel Genera,
Jackson, is fleeing before the combined army 10
great terror
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21
Bxvrxrs FROM TosAcco.-The New 70

REvxxrE FROM ToBAcco.-The New York
Journal Of Commerce remarks that just now the
nations Of the civilized world derive their chief
revenue from tobacco. Without it the Pope
would be bankrupt in . month. Last year the
English government derived SIS, coo. 900, and
the French $ss. OOO, 900 from the weed that
vanishes in smoke. Il adds that the greater
part Of the tobacco which yields to foreign
Powers their chief revenue, 10 grown in Amer
lea
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

1t 10 rumored that Beauregard has ssked IN
armistics of 10 days. but for what purpose is left
to conjecture. He has before this time, heard
Of the desperate situation of rebel Affairs in Vir-
ginia, and it 10 possible, asks this delay from
General Halleck, for the purpose Of making ne
gotiations for peace. We hope this may prove
to be the case. We have got the rebellion
fairly to tumbling, and all that 10 now necessary
is to let it tumble to pieces. Indications from
every quarter Of Rsbeldsn, show that they have
lost all confidence in their ability to succeed.
The New York Herald publishes ar article from
the Charleston Courier of An extraordinary and
most significant character, admitting the hope
iessness Of the rebel cause, and acknowledging
that the misfortunes which have befallen the re-
bellious States, are not more than their inquities
deserve.
1t 10 to be sincerely hoped that the war may
new be closed without further effusio. Of blood.
But if they are etill disposed to fight it out to
the bitter end, We hope General Grant viii make
no unnecessary haste in attacking Beauregard At
Corinth. Delay at Corinth will not damage the
Union cause, while it will be undoubtedly disas.
trous to the cause of the rebellion. Let Geuer.
al Hslleck wait patiently there for a few days,
while We FIRST give them few hard knocks else.
where
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

CHARLEsrox.-h 10 Notifying fact that
while Charleston is the chief offender among
Rebel Cities, she has suffered the least from the
blockade. While New Orleans and Mobile we're
hernetically sealed" this pestiferous nest Of
Treason continued to carry on q considerable
commerce. With the aid Of the English texdess
Of the Rebellion in Nassau. she has, in . meas.
ure, bid defiance to our efforts to shut up her
p0rt-Alb. Ere. Journal.
Speaking Of Charleston, . prominent Democrat
said to Us the ether day, az would - God that
the city Of Charleston vas wiped from the face
OF the earth like Sodon and Gonorrah, BY fire
from Heaven; the place whore it now stands
enclosed BY an immense wall; and the wall filed
With Saginaw Salt, a. . deodoriser, to forever
keep it, stegch Of treason from the
nostrils OF the world and would have four or
1--WE respectable men make an affidavit that there
never was such place As Charleston"
We asked him if he did not attend the last
National Democratic Convention there. He d.
denied it-but said he did attend ct Balsinors.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

FORTHCOMING AppREss TO DHxocRArs.-The
New York Herald 10 responsible for the follow
ing:
An address has been prepared BY the proni.
nent Democrats Of the country, and will be psb-
lished within day or two. Irs object is to raj
" the Democratic party. 1t invites tie eo-ope-
ration Of all those Who desire to 60 for the Con-
situation a. il il, aad the Union as it vas, in the
next political campaign. The document ID skill
fully drawn up, and win produce eensasies
when + IL promulgated.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21
~ Fn,e. and England A.. ,.oo,t.d to

q Fnncs and England are reported to be
gravely discussing the question Of "coereise -
10 into putting An end 70 the war. Bot while
"iekedness and folly are debating schemes Of
mischief, our GovsrnmeDtis quietly blocking the
game Of Intervention. BY seizing the rebel Fort
rssses, capturing the rebel Ports and opening
them to the commerce Of the world. And the
TACT that the enemy are destroying their products
only throws the responsibility for the distress Of
Europe upon Themselves. and makes their con.
demnation more complete.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

- The Pittsburg correspondent of the New
York Iribs~e saya " A great many reports have
gone forth about the capture Of Gen Prentis
With his entire division On Sunday msrning.
The truth is, that division is nov the strongest
Il our entire army. Gen Prentiss Vas not cap
tursd until after 4 in the aftsrnoon, and les than
900 men were taken with hin
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

TIE NAsEvILLE CorroH TRAps.-The Nssb.
vile Union SAYS: I'VE Learn from Hos. Allen
A. Hall that there we're issued from bio once
one day lass y eek, permits fer $50 bales Of est
to-. considerable quantity Of rice vss siss
shipped. This i the most cheering and auspi-
cioss sigs. The great pulse Of commerce sssin
begins TO beat bsalthfully. Asd rebel ssiss
riss are doing an they eas 70 tesrify the people
from hauling in their cotton"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21
CORN. r.v,of NcC,e,l.n,. ..s,ee,l. Che.

~ The news Of lcCiellsn's ''steepls Chase
viii doubtless be the signal for the advance Of
Fremont, Mcdowell and Banks. They are all
headed Richmond ward, and would 6nd IL pleas
ant 70 "earth" the game in the Confederate Cap
isal Bat they will have to hurry up, if they
woald be in q the death, for it looks nov - if
the hare vas Aeeter than the hound.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

ExAxcrPArIox N THR DIsrlIcT. - The act
Of Congress abolishing slavery in the District
of Colambia win be found on our FIRST page. It
10 ven worth reading
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

% Rev. Z. b. Chapin's illness - assun-
q 'seh . serious phsse that he win probably
cease preaching. and BY the sdvies Of hi phys.
iciaa 50 70 Esrspe. in which eass Is = HE inssu-
ton b remain aheead q year.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21
The Eighth VIntlica: ed.-Letier from Col
FentOn.

The Eighth VIntlicas ed.-Letier from Gel.
FentOn.
From the Detroit Advertiser
The following letter from Col Fenton, vindi-
eating the Eighth Michigan Regiment against
the contemplate charge Of a correspondent Of
the New York Tribune, which We have already
noticed and characterized az it deserves effectu
ally disposes of this matter. The Eighth is one
of the best regiments in the service, and Col
Fenton is one of the most gallant and accom-
plished officers, and the people of Michigan will
not quietly permit either to be assailed with i'm.
punity. Col Fenton says:
He.dqu.rters Eighth Reg't Mich. Vols,
Beaufort, S. T., April 20, 1869.
Editsr Daily Adrertiser:
Nv attention has just been called to a state
ment in the New York 7ribuns, Of April %, by
its special correspondent. under date of April
23d, from Port Royal, rejecting upon the officers
and men under my command on Wilmington Is
land, April 10th. That correspondent was BY
some designing person msinformed, If he beev.
ed what be wrote.
In Justice to the several officers and the men
who on that occasion, co-operated in routing an
enemy at least four times their number, have
to say that their duties were discharged with
promptness, galantry and daring Four out of
ten officers we're shot, Two killed and two
wounded and the casualties among the men
we're one in FIVE. With the exception of one
company mistaking the bugle call, and retiring
about fifty yards, not one inch Of ground was
lost BY US during two hours sharp shooting
fight. And the affair was closed up BY a charge
Of the remaining troops. officers aud men rush.
ing forward with loud cheers.
Lest some deserving mon might be omitted,
have refrained in my official report, from partic
ularizing names, but the article alluded to does
such gross injustice to officers and men engaged,
that have to request the publication Of this
statement in Detroit, that they may be 'all right
at home" l am willing to trust my own life in
their keeping at any future time of peril, and
hope that their friends will appreciate my desire
to present the facts As they actually existed On
that occasion. WV. II. FENTON,
Col. Mich. sth.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

The meeting Of conservative" Members Of
Congress on Saturday, the 10th inst, to devise
the ways and means of arresting further anti
slavery action in the Capital was doubtless iuau
entail in expeditisg the passage Of, and perhaps
in increasing the majority for, Mr.. Levejsys bill
prohibiting slavery henceforth in al present OF
prospective Territories of the United States.
The body of that bill is in these few but conpre.
hensive words:
"Be 1t enacted. ETC., That slavery or involun.
tary servitude, in all cases whatsoever, other
than in nnniahment If crime vhsre>s che paT ~
shall have been duly convicted, shall hence.
forth cease and be prohibited forever in oil the
Territories of the United States now existing,
or hereafter to be formed, or acquired in any
way"
The decisive vote-yeas IS, nays 50-was very
nearly party one-that is, the Republicans for
the bill the Democrats and Berder-Stats men
against it. The Republicans therefore owe &C.
knowledgments to Messrs. JEFF Davis Co., for
tho coveted opportunity to pass this bill; a., but
for their secession, there would have been sure
majority Of ten to twenty votes in the House
against it.
The Senate, We presume, will concur, and thus
preclude the necessity for further agitation on
subject which has long enough divided and dis
tracted the country.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

n Several officers Of the Ohio regisents
in Tennessee have been cashiefed tor having
their wives in camp with them, dressed in mems
clothes.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

u Captain Bogga Of the United States gss'
boat varuna, vhs sunk six rebel steaoess On The
Mississippi, aad fought his vessel until she vss
sunk, ID . nephew Of the gallant LAvrssee'
whose Don't give up the chip" has bsesss
historic.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

New York, Nay Is.
The United States gunboss CAha~bs arrived
here this morning from Port Royal in 30 hours.
The Cahsvbs has 9, ss1 bags uoginnsd cotton %
board News unimportant
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-05-21

Beverley kennon, came along in q crippled con-
dition, and endeavored to run away up the river.
The Oneida gave chase and she surrendered to
her, She vas then found to be on FIRE, and be-
fore the flames could he subdued, was burned
up
The Varuna's exploit rank among the bright
est Of those of the engagement. She fought her
guns until portion Of the gun carriages we're
submerged ia the water. Captain Boggs saved
Ill his wounded, but the dead vent dsvn vith the
vessel. The Stars aid Stripes we're waving from
her mas head as she sunk.
TIE BATTERIES MAR xEw oRLKASs-YHKY oPEs
FIRE.
Alta quarter Of eleven We discovered two works
known a. the Chalmette batteries, one on each
side Of the river. One, should judge, contain
ed ten and the other eight guns. The signal
was Immediately made to prepare for battle. No
flag vas flying On either work, nor did they
hoist one at any time At eleven O'Clock beth
batteries opened FIRE on the Cayuga- Owing 70
the very swift current, We we're sAable - 60
ahead very fast, and il was Eve mnutes after
they opened ERE before We could fire bow gan.
The enemy cracked away at az, and the shot aes
around ne very rapidly, moet Of their shot raking
our d. ok, and striking on or near our poop. For
twenty minutes We stood the IRE without being
able TO return q broadside, which ve knew would
soon silence them. In the meantime the other
vessels were working With their bow guns on
both works.
TEE FLAGSHIP AyswHIs-rHK BATTERIES srLRsc-
I'd AxD DKSTRoYKD.
At the end Of twenty minutes We we're within
City yards Of the battery Of ten guns. one being
= mortar. Then We let drive . broedside. It's
effect vas terrible, and nearly silenced the verk.
Another broadside of grape, Eve second shell
and . sprinkling of shrspnei finished that work,
but a. the rebels did not boist Q white dag -
they should do, We gave them another touch up,
three cheers and le.t then 70 run - fass - they
chose. The other battery vae coon silsaeed,
this ship throwing brosdside to aid in the god
work. Tie enemy fred 1t % With infaassy, and
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-07
Tile ERICSSON IRON BATTERY.

As required by the terms Of contract with the
Government. the hull Of the iron battery and the
battery now in process contraction, AT dreenp7int
hy C. \ Bnshueli q Co., under direction of Capt.
Ericsson. will he finished by the middle of tie
urc.eut month the work on the hull being Ia very
forward state The hull Is sharp at both end, tie
bow projecting and coming TO "A point at IN angle Of
eighty degrees, the sides inclinug a, an angle OF
hfiy-one degrees 20 the vertical line; It il lat
boi,ore. -ir aud half feet IN depth, l2i Get long,
% feet wide al tie top. AM l. built OF bght three
eighth inch iron. Another, or upper hull rests on
this with Perpendicular sides md sharp cnds, .
f,et ligh, 40 feet inches wide, III feet long.
estcIling over the rider OF the lower hull feet
i.,Les and over each end - feet, thu- serving
Or protection TO The pioi ellcr, fudter ana anchor
Tho sides q. the upper hull are composed OF an inner
.anrd II run "a wall oil white oak % inches nick,
covered with IRON arnor FIX inches thick. Wien 20
readiness foraciou tie lowerhull .ot4ly Immersed
and the uly,r one Is SUM 3 feet inchci. i-aNl x
only Ell. htern inches above water. Tic Inferior II
oxen 10 the bottom Ike sloOp, tie deck, which r.
comb proof coming flush with he iop of lie upper
ull. 40 rr.mz OF bulvara OF any hind apl,ars
.hoyc the de,a. and ihe onh tinls exposed are the
urret or citadel tne whcrlhouse, and the boN Gown
ing tre srok stuck TIE incliulti Of tie loNei
Iu.l ir tucl that .baA 10 stI.- 1t IA any part mu-
,ss through ut .cisi - i,l OF water and tuen strike
n inclined iron -uraco an angie of about ten de-
tr,cs. H. b. event Of tAc enemy boarding lie lat
tery they can b. 40 harm, "a the only entrance is at
lle top If the mfret citadel, Which canh"t easily
be tcaled ard even then only one man 80 time can
Jesr,pd into the hull The battery draws but ten
ieel watel tbs battery will uot tie accepted by the
Government il, on being subjected 10 TIE enemy .
Guns al the shortest range it hil IN any way 10 sus-
tain tie pledges OF improsnabiy made IN regard to
by the inventor Tic Tee; viii be made in front Of
-oe one OF the largest rebs batteries upon the Poto-
mae or elsewhere, and If it, offensive aud defensive
capabilities prove satisfactory il will be turned over
10 the Government All haste is being made 10 COM
plete il. and the work now gives employment 10
about zoo men. The engines have already been
placed in the vessel, and two columbiads Will be
mounted Oh te turret.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-07
FROM WESTERN VIRGINIA.
A BATTLE AT HUNTERSVILLE.
ROUT OF THE REBELS
EIGHTY KILLED AND WOUNDED.
lO LOo5 On OUR SIDE.
CINCINNATI, Monday. Jan. s, 1s6i

CINCINNATI. Monday, Jan. s, 1862.
A special to The GG<eite, from HuttoDsyllle Viz.
gna says that an expedition consisting of 400 of the
9TH Ohio, 300 Of the % Virginia and 40 Of Brockens
cavalry, which was sent out by Gen. Milrsy 10 at
lack Hunlersyle, was a complete success.
They attacked the enemy on Saturday morning,
consisting Of 400 cavalry and $50 militia. After
ssirnisbing All hour the enemy retired with loss Of
50 killed and wounded On our side none were lost.
$50 900 worth ofarmy STOKES and clothing were cap
tured and destroyed.
The Commercial, dispatch from Hustonsville says
that Huntersyille depot for supplies in " est
ern Virginia.
Their cavalry were armed with SbsrF's cartines,
and attacked NJ two miles from IinntersVile. We
drove them from point to point. Finally, they beat
a hafty retreat ont Of town M charged through T.
Their supper consisting of $50 barrels Of -four 300
saed bee, es 5000 pounds Of salt, large quantities
Of sugar, coffee rice, bacon, and army clothing,
worth from 81 600 to $4,000, entirly de-
stroyed. We captured large number Of Sharpe
carbines. sabers, aud pisols The stars and stripes
were left floating over tie Court-lou-e. Our troops
returned 10 Huiionsville in fine spirits.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-07
Personal.

WIN. II. Russell, esq, specal correspondent OF
TIE london Times, is now at the New-York Hotel,
suffering from az attack of typhoid fever, which
seems TO Affect every body who spends much time IN
Washington.
The Hon. Edward Everett arrived in the city
last evening. Mr.. Everett delivers leetu here To-
night.
Commander Ringgold Of the United S"'es
frgaie Sabine Hon. James English, Connso''vo''
Hon. c. II. Van Wyek Of Sullivan ooIn'!' ~. =,
Swan. from Paris, France S. H. Nan Du1e" -
Newburgh; Prof. Wede OF West Point anu i''' "'
Watmough and C. X. Curtis of the U. y Navy "'o
/ at tie Aston House.
Commander Baldwin of the U. $. Navy Hon.
chorl,. p Train of Massachusetts, Hon. Daniel 3.
or,,,son 4 New. York, and Col. K. l.. Baker OF
Coonsc,icut. are at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
The Hon. Chauncey vibbard Of Albany, N
( Wheeler Of Bridgeport. N. Aals'ead Of M''s'acAa
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-07
TIE AFFAIR ON THE UPPER POTOMAC.
ntKlI ntS PRACrICE-BrT LITTLE DAMAGE

Farny.ic, Nil Monday Jan q iaf,
Advices from li.no1ck, Nd, show Cen Lah1er p
arrival ere; also, thai Gen Jackson, with large
fore one q ard TWO le-pruuierr, appeared opro-
ere Hsu,o,k aud threatened to she'll ont our trJol
un'e-s they evacuated.
Gen. Lander gave them fitting response.
lie commenced sbc'liug. which continued up TO
the latest udyicss lat n- toins little injury 10 tie
town snd none ~ our Troop.
At an early hour Ills morning the Third Blgafo
lefl here for IlancooL leaving he ith Ptnus! 'au
at Wiliiamsp0rt.
Tie rect Of the Dvirion Ia under preparatory or-
dcrs, which are complete AID arr awaiting marching
oIdcrs.
Nothing has been heard from Hancock III
morning.
Unofficial information received here is 10 The elect
that Gen. jackson conn enccd slens Hancock ou
Saturday night. One ball went through Barton ;
tavern and another hunt cose to the stable where
Simss stagehor,es are kept. The travel, malls, and
freight were intercepted and tie stage-ean- drawn
back to iIagentown.
Notification was sent TO Frederick and Cnmler-
land for the mails 70 be kept back until further
orders.
Tho Rebels have torn up tho track opposite Han
cock and have burnt the DEPOT.
Tie Union troops at Bath and tie Illinois regl-
ment have Withdrawn TO the Maryland side OF the
river
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-07
.pNy AND NAVY.

The Goth New-York Volunteers left Governors
leland on Sunday, for hey West.
Some Of the priyates belonging TO the regulars
LIST Cavalry and lth and 9Th Infantry who passed
through the civ on Saturday, We're lei' behin1 and
have had 10 report to the commanding oilctf on ''oV
ernora leland. Ten private- Of the III Cavalry were
efr Mt San Francisco and will come on with the next
detachment.
Another recruiting Office for the regular army has
Leen openod at No. - Chatham street, making the
third rendezvous IN that street.
A puard OF Marines for the sloop-of-war Hartford
has len the Flushing avenue barracks for Philadel-
phia Ii, 49,. -.
lying off the Battery for days past, was IN col
Iision with the Swedifh figste Norrkopng, and
ost her ioretopmast, stove IN her bow, &c. She
,vss taken 10 he yard Yesterday and men were in
melntely rot to work to repair the damage.
Tie baik Restless also returned TO the Yard, 1t
being dangerous for her TO remain on the Battery on
account Of the floating ice.
The H. \ steamer Connecticut IL all ready for sea,
and would have sailed yesterday had II not been for
the storm.
Two more schooners. chartered TO carry stores and
provisions 10 Port Royal arrived ut the Yard, and
VIII I'LL up at once.
The sloop-ofwar Richmond has discharged hei
powder preparatory to hauling alongside the whar
10 receive her stores.
Tn, sehooner David Frost arrived at lie Yard OF
Saturday. She u intended for Capt. P,rters mortal
heei, ano will be armed aud fitted ort with all dis
laleh.