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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-07-15

Secret Political Societies.
Gen. Wilcox. successor 10 Gen. Hascan a.
commandant Of the Military District Of Indiana
aud Michigan, has issued The following order in
t. secret political societies:
GENERAL ORDER No. 5.
IIzAuouAzrERs DIsrzlcT OF ISrI4sA AID NlrE5AS.l |
IErAgTfzsl I-s O-rn.
Inl-nap.-- jane ~ 1s63
The peace Of Indiana has lately O. .eu stur.
ed bv violence. murder aud other ac.- contrary
10 law. aud having their origin in certain po.
teal SOCIETIES, clubs OF leagues. tn common
safety ROW demands thar all such assoc al ems
snOuld be discontinued. 10 matter 20 ~--i
political party they NAV belong. I-ey arc
constant source OF dread and mi-trasl-thr}
divide and provoke hosul y between -h
b0rs. weaken the 81 entity aud power ( Courts
Justice. expose the country 20 martial law a ID
discourage the people enlistlng in defence OF
the nation
40 matter how honest or worthy may have
been the reason for such societies in the h--
ming. their very secrecy and the 04th- they im-
pose do enable wicked men 10 Use them unto
unlawful ends aud pervert them into public
uGi-auces.
All good can be- accomplished openly and
none but the enemies Of their country ever
need disguise.
,,i.on. are bstb danrerous and b.yond de
grasp Of the law: they are therefore declared o.
bee hostile. and viii be put down by all Oh.
iAii .aIy power o' 'l. .'.,'l.c.' u H.'u I
IA and a-.,;re al If Am mon who mr..
friendly 10 tie Union g. d;.coatiaae ana peace
ably are.S up sacl organizlt.en within 'Ae
limits OF lls District ana can, npo. 'ne lne'.-
, Ia '.-l.. 80 ,h.. ,I .-..
reafio1. AID acts are slcb as NAV we'll l..orae
the true and loyal citizens Of a country whose
freedom aid integrity thy WILL ma'nia'a
az aust al! ene'ill. "H@''' j. anu '''''' '-
r,....',1 . u ,,-tr,-ov
Rrip en- Commanding
Posr rrrcrr>s
Capt aud Acting Adj General.
The Charlotte Republican, makes The follow
inc comments Oh this order: The ord is
designed especially % suppress the knights OF
the Golden Circle Of Indiana as is evident from
lbs reference to the disturbances which hsy,
arisen from their influence and action. u is
however of general appl cation. aud applies O.,
an secret political organizations in This SUBJ
district II the Loyal League shall b. held To-
be political. it will compel such Of them 90.
have passwords and signs Of recognition Co..
drop them aud assume the open form OF com
bination.
The order suits as exactly; II Gen Wilcox
win suppre-s the Kni.hts' be will remove al
n.ces-,tv far s.,racv bv ia. Iov.l T..a.a..
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-07-15
Policy ofths coppsrheads.

Tie R.Dlbr41 party have carried el Oh. war ..- W
ye4r. Tley l4F. ss-t their HELL HJL >lo A,u bl u
DOGS down south and xl-t have tley -cco1lp slei p
* thing All ~ ta.f tlell fL-t 30 t-- beginning
ff.t ttev could accomplish nothing AID H. r-s-
.hv Is b.cllse they are OUR BRETHREN Az 10"
they ea-a. back and n-ap0s. O. hirS Up iiss i-r-
Fsoks sD.s- bsf0rs tie LlHsaJ Dsa9cr7tic ocais0a
Nrrfh 1sfl.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-07-15

To TIE PUBIic.-Nessrs Miller & Carpenter.
Of New York j. sn old firm ia the Produce b.
siness, a,d IS one Of the most reliable houses IN
bat line in the City OF Ner York They have
occupied their present stand for ten years. ana
have superior facilities for the transportation Of
the Produce Commission Business. They deal
specially ard rsry largely in Butter, Cheese,
Lard, and Tallow. but also receive Flour. Grain.
seed, Eggs, Pork, Hors, Beans. Dried Fruits.
Poultry, Game, 81. We advise shy who desire
10 Try the New York market, TO intrust their
business to Aess's- Miller & Carpenter.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-07-15

one Of the resolutions of the Ohio Peace
state Convention. is as follows:
l3. That whenever it becomes practicable 90
obtain q Convention Of all or three-iourths OF
the States. such body should be convened for
The purpose Of proposing such amendments Ia
the Federal Constitution a experience has
proved TO be necessary TO maintain that in-'ru-
ment Ia the spirit aad meaning intended by ii~
founders and to provide sainst future conVul
-i0ns and wars.
The Constitution as it Is" as the copper
heads have phrased their catch-foo motto
means the Constitution with " modern improve.
menis' such as that propo-ed by exiled Val
andigham in Congress two years ago. which
was the following. to legalize secession aud ID,
breaking up Of the Union
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-07-15

'arEL I-EarNEsT OF L.DT PRrsoSERs BT
1ls REBELS - Fel-ral prisoners ca1tured a.
+" 'r- -fe-. and recently parol-d a. Redmond
-s7 -o- ladies' clp,u-ei who ~ere ~ive- o. Of
rr-- some tFe.v- boo number. wee regarded a.
-r- --f- ~ var AID have been subjected %
.-e m.-' cruel treatment. u Winchester they
~rr- co 4ael ~ f1e Rebels ia a small fort pro
rt-e-9l-T Tiin ofler prisoner-, and on being
l- ---I rere FURNISHED with stretched acconm0-
iri9t- t.r transit 20 Rclm1ni. several aides
Dr ~. cd % Fa.E tselfT ~ thirty miles.
4 ererF piece they we're hoO-ei, in-uited AID
universally nok-d upon A. Yan-es curl 5-'ties-
o. arriving a. Rclm,ni they Ne Ct = is in
pri-ooed -ui treated az most Of orr Ir.sonsrs
have beer before then.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-07-15

No State shall -ecede withoI, the consent of
the Legislatures OF all the States II the srcfion
90 which the tate pro- o-ing 20 seocd D longs.
The Pres dent shall have power to adjust with
-ecsd ny States all questions arising by reason
of their secession; hut the terms oi adjustment
shall le submitted 70 tbs. Congre-- ior their APP
prevail before the same shall bee valid.
The Ohio Peace faction should amend their
old mOtto, to read. d" The Constitution as il Is
to b. when the rebels tell shat amendments
are necessary to provide against future
commissions and wars" Ike the present
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PARsoS BRowslow os CorPrRHEADs- In

PARsoS BRowSL0w o. CoPPFRHEADs In q
recent .et'er Parson BroNuiow talks 80 follOw-:
/ 20 now for saving the country. and after thai
vii aid n TIE organ 'z4ti01 Of parties, All tie
settlement Of questions Of policy 4ni those
no prate about Federal eucroacnmeuf- arl ca
! l.s their disc Pies WIKI lectures or the peal Of
STATE Rights, but have no word Of cheer ior
Federal soldiers whO are pouring 0ut their blood
20 save those very men from all ihe horrors o.
l-archy, are base and trucking towards. au5 Do
not breathe the breath OF patriotism C0ald the
voices cf our il'-sfrious fathers OF The reFoiu
Ton be heard, trey would come down O.. ot
heaven. ringing IN our ears : ard o. you
country. Lincoln, ard YOUR Cover ment '-
Gould or thousands Of slain soldiers BE- heard
raey would say sand and Gle bv the Govern
ment. Could or divided families. ~cepirg after
those who Ee-e driven from them hs Southeri
oppression De- heard IN their mountain homes
they would say stand by the GoTernm-ntt
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-07-15

FIHsT DISPATCH.
Headquarters District East ak
Helena. July IS A. ".
To Mai Gen. s. 4 Eurl5ut. Commanding 18th
Army Corps:
GEgaAL-Ne have been hard pressed since
davl -ht by tie combined fore, Of Pre-.
Holmes Narmadlke Parsons Carter Dob
a.n- aud Others Thus far we have he'd oar
Own. aud base captured several huadr pris
oa,rs. whom sud CD YOU by Major WRIGHT Of
ta- -sln loAa Oh board TOE steamer Tycoon.
TIE enemy ere aou evidently preparing for
d renewed attack il force.
S-nd another gauhoatif possible. The Tyler
has done good service today.
IL haste. Your obi serv't
B. ". PRENTlSS.
Major General
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-07-15

SALT AT CoRUNSA-The Shiavassee Ausri
can says, the COrunns salt well has reached a
depth Of ESQ feet, and the brine exhibits a
strength Of SIS degrees by the salometer.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-07-15

PROPOSED RAILROAD-The citizens ofLivinc.
ston county are discussing tie propriety Of
blildng a railroad from Fenronville TO some
point or the Michigan Central road.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-07-15

= ILrHt- U LAhlHl N = n = J =
cd tells OF a nan, reasonable iu al Other MAJ
lefs. ~ho declared thar al his vat property bad
been s~allo~ed Up b. al ear,f quake. Wn-l
asked oF strangers what earthquake, AID where
the ruined msn, with deep ook Of injury upon
li-i. would reply CO.. Edelria,ly That's F.. just
Is: that earthquake was nosr sasmeilliE h1s7-d
up Nos, when the rebels TAX about he
lost right. il might be worth while to ineu e
whether those rights we're not swallowed by the
ssme hushed earfhnnake
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-07-15

tIRk At BAY CITY.-There has been a De
s'ruc'ive fire at Bay City, consuming nearly the
entire city.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-07-15

- Prentice says. It i ore thing for ST Ell
tor 70 invite public attention. and quite an
other for public attention TO accept the invi-s-
ton.
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LIE WAR NEWS.

The following are tie Official dispa IS an
ro1ncin- The battle and victory al Helena,
Arkansas.
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10 Better do nothing than do evil.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-08-20

the finest climate under the sun, this archipelago
is capable of maintaining three millions of in
habitants, and the pOurquoi? as the French say,
they are not more prosperous, is a question that
concerns all alike, we can only say, let every
one speak his opinion upon that subject without
being prescribed.
The Gazette is quite jubilant over the Bour-
bonais because the cyclones of February last
were not SO destructive at Mauritius as at
Reunion. Out of the % vessels forced TO sea, 8
were condemned, 10 repaired, 9 not heard from,
2 foundered at sea and 3 arrived at different
ports for repairs. That fact causes one to con-
slider a little about nsurance-more damage
than has been done to vessels by storms in the
vicinity of these islands since the days of CAPT.
Cook.
Labor at the Mauritius is performed almost
exclusively by highland coolies. In one place
the Gazette states, that they had imported since
1854, 15O, 900 coolies. and had the cholera only
three times, which was quite a triumph over the
Bourbonais, who claim that their government is
much the cheapest, since it cost for the last year
only 1900 900 francs, and had the cholera
but once, (Which lasted nine years, says the
Britsher,) while the Mauriciens were taxed
1890, 900 francs. One may ask himself how
much money would be left on these islands after
paying such u tax.
Port Louis, the principal city, is an ill-laid
out, Demonstrated, dirty, hot, unhealthy town,
probably worse than Lahaina, and has a NUM-
cipal government which cost $50 900 to govern
the last year. bad bargain" says the Gazette.
Besides the latter Journal, they have others-the
PreSSe Undergraduate, FEchO du People, the Ger
neen and Maur1cien are quoted. The Gazette
treats upon every subject except religion, even
horse-racing. The Gazette has Il special CORES
pendent at Madagascar, and one gathers from
his remarks that Radama |. is passing through
the same ordeal that Kamehameha Ill. did here.
Radama has already Il Frenchman, Englishman
and American among his Ministers of State, ga
pretty kettle of fish, for the next ten years.
The Protestant and Catholic religions have met
there face to face with their good Chistian jeal-
ousies and rivalries.
The Mauriciens import, one may say, every I
thing they consume except sweets, which makes
Port Louis a great commercial town. 1t requires
more than three vessels per week, of over one
thousand tons each, to take off their sugar alone.
There were in port on the 5th April, As vessels
of 1911 tons, among which we noted two
Americans, one the whaling bark Peri, Northon.
The Commercial Gazette being an ably con-
Quoted Journal and at a location similar to these
islands, and ripe with the very experience in
sugar culture that is most required here, we
commend 1t to our planters as the very best they
could take. We presume arrangements to take
it could be made with Williams & Co., of this
city, as they have correspondents at Port Louis.
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The VOLCANO AND THE KILAUEA.-A party re-
\ turning by the steamer yesterday, from a Visit 10
Hilo and the volcano, gives a most glowing descrip-
ton of the trip up, the 81 hair breadth 'scspes,' &c.
and the sights seen. The volcano is very active. IN
fact much more SO than it has been for years. Not
having seen it, however, We can give no idea OF the
grandeur aud sublimity Of the sight from its banks.
We wish, however, that some of the party would
give US an account, for it would without doubt be
very interesting, though 1t might make some OF US
regret that We had not the time to spare. or perhaps
the means TO carry Us to the spot. We learn that
other parties intend taking advantage. of the steamers
sailing to -day to pay Madam Pele q visit. Truly the
| steamer is an institution, for one can calculate TO q
day when he may be again on change, to take up a
note in bank. or attend 10 other realities of a bust
ness life. From the experience of parties who have
been on the trip, from 40 to $50 will carry a person
through in very good style. To use the language OF
oue of the returued-..No Now that l have seen it, and
know what it is, l would travel around the world to
see it, -
s@SSrEAMER MAILs.-It is a rare thing indeed TO find
a Hawaiian who cannot read and write, and the
people are very fond of doing both. The mail-bags
of the Rilauea always come and 60 pretty well
loaded with their CORE spondence. The rush to the
post-ofhce, after the vessels arrival, nearly equals
that of the haoles when a foreign mail comes in
and 1t Is interesting to notice the eagerness Win
which the natives open their letters and devour the
contents. Few or no secrets seem to be written.
as letters often 60 around from hand to hand, for
perusal by persons who have no interest at all in
them. -
FIRE.-About half past II o'clock last night, an
alarm of fire was sounded, caused by the burning Of
the dwelling of Mrs, Maughn. in Palama. a couple
of the FIRE companies started out, but could not reach
the spot with their machines. We have no particu-
lars. -
STORM AT HILo-From a correspondent in Hilo,
We learn that on the 18th inst. a ~northerly gale,
accompanied with thunder and lightning, was rag
ing in that district, which it was feared would do
much damage to the young crops Of cane. /
+ n By letter from a New York correspondent, we
learn that Mr.. J. c. Spalding late of this place. had
received a commission in the United States Navy, as
Assistant Paymaster.
Schooner KALAMA.-This schooner is undergoing
extensive and thorough repairs at the yard of Messrs.
D.. Foster s. Co. -
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Vessels Expected from, Foreign Ports.

Am bark Comet, Smith, would probably leave San Francisco
about Aug 9Th to S:h-due Aug 10th to 25th.
British steamer Fusi Iama would leave San Francisco August
10th To 18th, for HOngkong-tO touch at Honolulu.
Am Miss packet Morning star, Gelett. from Micronesia-due
in all October.
UAw. schooner Kate Sergeant sailed from Boston about Nov. II,
with general mdsc, 20 81. Hackfeld & CO.-Over due
Bremen bark George Ludwig. Hseslocp, sailed from Bremen
April 4, with general mdse to L. HOfschlaeger & Stapen
horst-shortly expected.
Bremen chip Elena, Bremen, sailed from Bremen hpril Il, with
general mdse Ia II. Hackf-d * Co.
British steel sch DonitilS saiei from Liverpool April %, with
assorted cargo 20 JaniOn- Green & Co.
Am ship samuel Robertson, Mantor. sailed from New Bedford
May !, with general mtse TO Wilcox, Richards n Co.
Am ship Raduga, Ropes. sailed from Boston May 10, with a
general cargo to c. Brewer < CO.
OId'g bark Julian, Luhbers- was To leave Bremen in all juno,
with general mdse TO Melchers & Co
Haw ship Iae Hawaii sailed from New Bedford June %, with
general mdse to Wilcox. Richards x Co.
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commissions given them, and the late reports OF
their valor at Port Hudson makes this not a iar-
distant probability. IL
The or; is now LIE US use the negro; let him
do something for himself; let him fight ~ AND IN
this all classes are joining. AbohtionIsts, hepuoh-
cans, Democrats and even COpperheads so far rs
they approve of fighting at all.
The sight of the 54th Massachusetts Will strike
terror into Rebellion 1t is an earnest OF what IS
vet TO come. The vital strength of the Rebellion. SO
long despised by US, is now turned against them,
and with 200 such eglments. 1t would De ground
to powder.
Among the crowd that day on the Boston Com
mon, | recognized two retired Lahaina merchants,
one San Francisco Honoluluan and a native Of
Maui and his sister, who are expecting TO return
thither in the fall. Near by, In his carriage. was a
merchant prince from Hilo. We all agree that our
life OF the islands has rid US Of our prejudice against
color, and some Of US could say that such a prejudice
we never possessed, for we were brought up in the
pure light of that doctrine which opens so eloquent
ly the Constitution of the Hawaiian Kingdom
God hath made of one blood all nations OF men to
dwell on the earth in unity and blessedness.
4 few days since l was present at the U. ). Court
in Boston, and witnessed the indictment of Capt.
Cook. of the w~haleship TahmarOo, for engaging
in the slave-trade. He pleaded guilty, as the evl.
dence against him was irresistible. The principal
witness was q kanaka from Maui, one of the boat
steerers, whose testimony was clear and explicit.
The Court, in which Justices Sprague and Clifford
sit, is one of the ablest of the Federal Courts, and
has n large part of the adjudicating upon the prizes
taken by the U. s. cruisers and blockaders. The
prosecution is conducted in a most able msnner by
the Hon. R H. Dana. jr. the U. S. District Attor-
ney, who is well known at the islands.
| notice that you express some doubt in regard to
the passage of the act reducing the rate of postage
from the Eastern States to the Pacific Coast, from
ten to three cents per half ounce. The act passed
at the last session and goes into operation on the LIST
of July, as you are doubtless by this time informed.
With aloha, yours truly.
CAMBRIDGE. Mass, NUUANU.
June 10th, 1868.
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Prospectus for N Public Hall.

Relieving that the want ola Public Hall for Honolulu is
generally felt, and an opportunity row Offering to secure such
an advantage, the mover OF this enterprise, relying upon the
corporation Of = generous community, Offers the following eN-
plantation:
,e public. many useful and charitable institutions have been
founded, Is rs yet without an establishment, which will perhaps
more than any other tend 20 DO the greatest good by removing
the difficulties which have been hitherto experienced, in pro-
yidi- n suitable locality adapted to useful and amusing en-
provided with all the accommodations necessary tor the different
purposes can he obtained, which will serve as a Concert Hall,
positions and Tor many other Instructive entertainments, as also
for large aad small balls and social parties
MeSsrs. Jas Robinson and Robert Lawrence having consented
70 arrange the second fcor of their hreproof block, corner OF
King and Nuuanu Streets, for such Punhc Hall, on condition
Of a lease Of hye years, at the rate OF $500 a year, now call
upon the assistance Of my fellow residents To JOIN < IN orlgnat-
ing n fund necessary To meet these terms, as also TO furnish the
Hall in n fitting manner. Acting upon the conviction that this
proposition viii be admitted by all to be truly Tor the public
benefit, that is, for the general good Of all classes, natinnalities
or creeds, in no wise interfering with or preferring any in par
tlcuiar, the undersigned is confident that such an institution will
be the n. ans Of fostering and improving sociabilty among the
members of the community, and secure harmony among all and
gnsi will towards each other, and therefore. trusts that all will
logn To the best CT their ability to obtain so good a result
II is proposed to manage this matter in the following way
To open subscription papers for the purpose OF creating a fund
ptr of the rent % be incurred and furnishing the hall. For
The rent during the term of FIVE years $500 will be required,
and the expense Of the furnishing Il estimated at about $500.
m the sum of about $1,000 could be raised, such amount, to-
-sther with the interest accruing, also the net receipts Of the
the several purposes, will be sufficient TO defray the above ex-
penss. Ansr a sufficient amount has been subscribed, a meet
Ing Of the subscribers might be called TO plan urine measures
10 ensure the best mode OF applying the fund and OF conducting
the object in view.
The second floor Of the building Of 20 by SO feet, Will contain
abe following apartments. viz:
Tue Hall Of s7x53 feet, consists Of a floor OF 32x53 feet and a
gallery Of 6x53, giving in aI \ surface Of 2Oli square feet.
Srbe room of the Supreme Court 10 the Court House is 4Ox5o
up By the judges bench, eel Furthermore a smaller saloon OF
2ox30 feet, a corridor of 12x3o feet, and two spare rooms OF
re the court room
~Houeniu. August, 1883 hTrof
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MIR. Synge's Lecture.
Honolulu, TUESDAY MORNING.
August lS. 1863

August 10, 1868
Mr.. EDIToR:-Where was you last night? I did
not see you at the lecture. Perhaps you sent your
sub, - or some snapper-up" Of items. Perhaps
you may have entered the hall after the lecturpr
commenced, for I confess I heard but little that was
going on after he began, except what be said. For
one I was delighted. Thanks TO the Queens Hospi-
tai for such an evenings treat. I wish l could re.
member n tythe of the many amusing and humorous
remarks which the lecturer made about Scott, Irving.
Lamb, and q score of other literary celebrities. As
an Italian would say, the lecturer spoke con amore,
i. e., he set to work in good earnest, with his whole
heart and soul. He spoke good an hour and forty
minutes, but it seemed not longer than some SER
mons of forty minutes. After hearing him read the
humorous account Of the ' roasted pig from Lamb.
1 opine there will be a great demand for that animal
at the market. for the next week or 20.
Perhaps it would be too much to ask q copy for
print, (but really it is worth the asking.) or rather,
by and by, he should be asked to repeat the lecture
with suitable variations. Such lectures do good.
They create a healthy literary taste among ali
classes. They make the reading of " books that are
books and g authors that are autbcrs'' fashionable.
Mr.. Synge is q good reader. Some passages read
last evening were executed with much taste and
feeling. There was an alb -ence of q all affectation,r
which Cowper said, he hated, and so does
Your humble servant,
IcBABop CRANE, Of New York.