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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

A correspondent gives the following pictGr,
OF affairs at Vicksburg:
In 1861, Vicksburg had two railroads. Sh,
has none now running West, and her eastern
railroad connection is mere military affair, with
a track worn out and no rolling stock TO speak
Of At that time there were services every sun
day in five elegant churches, with large after.
tive congregations. All except the Catholic
church are now greatly injured by shells. anl by
being occupied for military purposes. There is
no longer any such thing here as regular or sta
ted religious services and twO~ ~ihrds of tile ill.,
ha5itsnts do not know when Sunday comes.
Then, in 1861, there was large public school
building, In which some FIVE or SIX bundled pl-
pills We're instructed, besides numerous smaller
private schools, which we're all maintained.
During the past fifteen months the children oi
the town have studied only the science % mills
tary ani laz ness There Is not now, | believe.
Il single man or woman in the place who Is max
ing. or thinking OF making, an effort 20 teach a
child 10 read. There were then many pa.atiai
residences, With splendidiy organized gardens
and walks. Now there is just enough OF them
left to indicate how pretty they were once
Then there were two large foundries and -
chine shops, employing hundreds of hands, and
turning out vast amount OF machinery tor
Of this army, there is not even a blacksmith shop
in the place. Then there were two hospitals In the
pace-the United States Marine Hospital situa-
ted below the southern boundary OF the CITY.
commanding a fine view OF the river, and the
City Hospital an Institution under the charge Of
the Mayor and Council. Now nearly the entire
city is hospital aud you cannot go amiss Of
graveyard.
Then there were in Ncksburg three daily
newspapers-all well sustaned-an iniailbie icst
Of enterprise aHd prosperity. The Wig las
been burnt up. The Sui, has set to rise no
more, and the Citizen has cecome alien-iis pro-
prietOr A silent foreigner, who suspended because
wall paper could no longer be procured. Bro
kers, Bankers, Masonic and Odd Fellow LOiges,
hotels, public reading rooms billiard and whis-
key saloons, stores of every kind, and all the
machinery for supplying civilized wants. dsap-
peared with the newspapers. The orly ncr
chants who are now here are suffers. The oLi5
mechanics are extra duty men belonging 90 the
army. A lady cannot 80 shopping There are
two reasOns-she has no money and there are
no shops. Negro women vending very dark
looking gingerbread and consumption ris- rop-
resent the commercial portion OF the comnu-
nifty.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

WHAT MUsT COME AFTER SUNPTER.-When
Sumpter falls, as it probably has done by this
time, Gilmore and Dahlgren will have accom-
plshed to a certain extent the opening Of the
harbor. The idea of Sumpter being the key to
the whole position is not the fact to the extent
understood by most people. be ship channel
lies nearer, much nearer, to Forts MOultre and
Bee than TO Sumpter, and running by those
works will be a matter Of danger; to reduce
them must entail time, and they are built Of
sand, not Of stone. Inside the harbOr there are
other immensely strong wOrks-some on shore,
others in nidchannel. Thus the iron cads, in
the approch u the city of Charleston, win come
within one mile of the guns of Fort Jackson,
the same range of the iron fort on the middle
Ground Shoal, and within two miles of Fort
Pickens; besides which, there Is a strong bat
terry of 10 inch columbiads in the harbor front
of the city itself We mention these facts in
order TO prevent false hopes with reference 70
the destruction of Sumpter. Long and terrible
work must be accomplished ere our dag hOat-
VIGOROUSLY over the doomed cradle Of the rebel
lion, but there is 10 fear Of the result The
rebels do not possess such s7tOnishing guns a:
ours; their leaders have hitherto been OHtgen
eraled by Gilmore and Dahlgren; their rank anC
file are no match for our iron-nerved and iron
willed volunteers and sailors; and, above all
Gods curse is on their cause.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

A NEW GUNPOwDER. A Frenchman has
discovered new method OF manufacturing gun
powder, at Paris, and a company has been form
ed to carry the discovery into effect. A gentle
man representing the company has proceeded 90
Washington to lay the invention before tAe
American Government. II IL claimed for thi-
new powder thst il will not cost Ovef eight cents
per pound that the raw material can be obtain.
ed from the ground almost anywhere without
danger-a stew pan, an empty bottle, water aad
fire being alone sufficient, Ia halt an hour, %
transform the raw material into powder. it car
be used in ashes without granuation, AID Is
to 80 per cent. stronger than Ordinary powder
aud explOdes with vapor instead OF smoke, au,
does not foul the gun. IL can be used for blast
ing, hunting, or war purposes.
If this powder will realize all that is claimed
for il, it will be a discovery indeed
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

PATRIoTIc OLD AAN.-A correspondent Of
the St. Louis Republican, writing from Nstchez,
Miss, mentions the following incident
'Stting at General Ransom's headquarters the
other day, saw gray haired man, bent with
age, coming feebly up to the porch He asked
II he might come in? Certainly, sir, if YOU
have business here" He came tottering in and
stated his business to an aide he wished TO
enlist in the United States army "But you
are too old" d" sm only sixty" "But you
are feeble" 81 think l could drive a team or
cook | have come thirty three miles on a
straight line to see you, and wish to live and
die with you. These secession devils out yon>
der have just worried my life out of me-bOth-
cred me, cursed me, stole me poor, tried to
force me into the rebel service, swear they will
force ue in yet That's pretty flag over the
porch. | havn't seen that flag in many weary
day. saw il in JacksoR's time, in the war Of
lsI2"
1.-The old man was assured of protection with
out enlistment, aud went on his way"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

THE MUNNIEs or THEBEs -Messrs Aver q
Co. have received from Alexandria a cargo 81
rags to pay for their medicines, which are large
ly sold in Egypt. They are evidently gathered
from all classes and quarters of the Pacha'- do
minions the csst-of garments Of Hadis ard
HOWadjs-white linen turbans, loose breeche
and flowing robes. Not the least part Of thei
bulk i cloth in which bodies we're embaimed a..
wound for preservation three thousand years ag0
They are nov to De made into paper ior Aver
Almanacs, and thus, after having wrapped o.
dead for thirty centuries, are used 70 warn th
living from the narrow house which theT hav'
so long inhabited, and to which, in spite OF al
our guards and cautions, We must so surely g.
-DaHy Erening Journal.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

tx-The following joke, which was pepetra-
ted upon the first occupation of Morris Island,
is too good to be lost either to the local or gen.
eral public:
II will be recollected that four boat howtzers
manned by Union tars, preceded Gen. Strong
brigade as it crept up Folly river TO the right OF
the enemy's position. After the landing OF Gen.
Strongs force had been made, and the enemy
routed from their batteries ami camps. the sail-
ors having an eve open 70 the general results
began TO take unto themselves whatever pleased
them. One of them caught a secesh mule, and
the thought OF ride on said mule having forci-
bly, suggested itself, Jack Immediately conii-ca
ted rope lying near by. With this rope BE-
c0ntrived bride, and mounting the mule, Pc
took position upon the animals rump. The
mule, neither iancying bride nor the nanking
position which Jack was occupying, began q se
ries of steps, starts and kicks, which every mo-
ment threatened Jacks equilibrium. While thi-
equestrian performance was taking place-the
mule elevating himself in every direction and
Jack trying to maintain his seat with nothing U
lathom's length Of rope to help him-a naya
officer hove in sight and volunteered the foilpw
ing advice
Jack, why don't you ride amidships you
will manage him better"
Jack taking advantage Of a lun In the mule
operations, saluted his officer, and with fol
consciousness OF his rights replied
" This is the first craft ! ever commanded
and think its id rough If can't ride On th'
quarter deck !"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

Our TRoOPs AT NATcHEz Collector Denni-
son has arrived at New Orleans from a trip up
the river, bringing some very interesting infor-
nation. He had some conversation with citizens
of Natchez, and they represent the majority of
people of Mississippi as being thoroughly subju-
gated When Natchez was first occupied by
our forces the people OF the surrounding coun-
ties imagined they would be obliged to feed our
army, and sent petition to General Ransom
asking that the supplies needed by the army,
and which they supposed would be called for,
might be divided in proportion to the population,
so that the demand might not be too heavy on
individuals who could not afford to Eli large
requisition. They offered to surrender every
thing, and only asked that their houses should
not be destroyed and food enough left them to
sustain life. Cotton was offered at any price,
the owners being fearful of having it destroyed
by the agents Of the rebel government. Gen.
Ransom informed them that if they would hau
their cotton inside his lines they could store and
he would protect it. The people of Natchez ap
pear much pleased at the occupation of theii
city bv our troops. General Ransom is very
popular, and his officers and men bear higt
reputation among the inhabitants They ar.
very quiet and orderly, and respect privat,
property. Natchez has been fortified since it,
/ occupation in a manner to render it entirely Sc
cure from attack.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09
THINGS THAT NEVER DIE.

The pure the bright, tn beautiful
That stirred our hrarts IN youth.
The impulse % q wOrdiess prayer,
The dreams Of love AMI truth.
The longings after som tnIHg lost,
The spirits yearning cry,
The strivings after better hopes
These things can never die.
Tho timff hand stretched forth % AID
brother IN bis need
The kindly word IN Friefs lark hour
That proves friend indeed
The plea for mercy softly hreathei
When justice threatens high,
The sorrow " a coutrte heart
These things shall never die
The mercy of a caspiug hand
Tho pressure u kiss,
And al the trines, sweet aud frau,
That make up loves nrst bliss,
if with a firm. unchlnging faith.
And holy trust and high.
Those hands have clasped. those lips have mot
These things shall never die
The cruel ana the bitter word
Taat wounded a. it fell
The chilling want ~ sympathy
We feel bat never tell
The beard reruise that chIlls the heart
Who's hopes were b0uuiiur high
In an uufafing record kept
These things shall never die.
lei nothing pas for every hand
Must fad some work - do,
Lose not chance % waken love
Bs frm and just and true
So shall a light that cannot fade
Beam on thee from ol high
And angel voices say 10 thee
These filings shall never die.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

- A Committee, just previous 70 the az
OF Nicksburg, solicitous for the morals of our
armies took it upon themselves 70 VISIT the Pres
ident, and urge the removal OF General Grant
" WHAT fors' said Mr.. Lincoln. " Why, re-
piled the busy bodies, che drinks too much
whisky" "Ahi" rejOined Mr. Lincoln car
you inform me where Gen. Grant procures hi-
whisky Tie committee confessed they could
not. " Because" added Old Abe, with a merF,
twinkle in his ewes, d" If l can ind out, III sen-
evsry General ia The field a 5arrd Of i ]" Th'
delegation retired in reasonably good order.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

CHAIrANu0GA-Ihe city of Chattanooga
u-sl 90 contain about 3. 600 Inhabitants. four or
five churches five hotels. two printing Offices,
q lank. "a number of lne residences. dc. IL is
in Hamilton county. Tenn just north OF the
dividing line between that State and Georgia,
situated on the lcfi bank Of the Tennessee river,
and Is The northern terminus Of the Western
and Atlantic railway, the southern terminus OF
which II Atlanta, Ca ID is also the eastern ter
minus oi ihe Nashville and Chattanooga Rail-
road forms The angular connection with the
line oi railroad from Charleston. S. c.. 10 Menu
pins. Tenn. 10 is one hundred and ifty-one
miles from Nashville. four hundred and thirty
iVo miles from Savannah. and four hundred
and forts -crcn miles from Charleston
The city Is situated on a high blum overlook
ll tine rushing waters OF the Tennessee river,
which ai this point spreads out 80 a greater
extent Cham as mahy others In the vicinity.
Being the terminus Of two important roads,
aud the most prominent point on another. (the
Charleston and Namphsl il became the most
available place where the rolling stock Of all
could be paired and nev stock manufactured.
Iieac. were established here numerous machine
shoir. f0undries. &C.. which up 10 the outbreak
OF the rcb .llion. were doing thiFing business,
and contributing In great measure TO the ad-
vlur ment and prosperity OF the plhce-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

@-Leather, to great degree, is to be su-
perseded. The London Times endorses the
claims of an invention, owned by Mr.. Szerelmy,
of England which according TO the description
OF the article, possesses every quality Of the real
leather, and is vastly superior to il on many ac>
counts. Ii will not crack, il tougher, viii wear
longer and viii resist water as efectualy as rub
Der. The leather cloth can be of any color, and
pair Of boot tops, which cost Of calfskin, sl.5O,
will cost, of this material, only 25 cents The
invention is of immense value.-ErchGrqS.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

F1RcE OF HAnr-Mr. Montgomery, Of the
Vicksburg Wig, tris n good story Of the land
'orl of a hote. az Hollis spdng-, Mississippi IL
was a large. fashionable hotel, and the landlord
was pomp0us man, with a large corpOrosity
and "a RULED shirt bosom. Printed bills Of fare
were provided. vet the landlord stood at the
head Of thc table at dinner, and IN a loud voice
read cf the ist oi articles Ia a rhyming way:
Heres 09led ham and raspberry Jam; baked
potatoes and cooked tomatoes; turnips smashed
ana sluashes sg.ashed," aud so on. Mr.. NJ.
asked him afterwafd, why he read il aloud when
printed copies we're on the table. Force OF
habit, reohel tae .andiord; got - ssed 70 II
cant help it Iou see, l commenced business
d0wl here at Jackson, lthe capital of hississip-
I'D and mos. al tie Legislature boarded With
me There want man Of EN- could read, 20
had 70 read the biil Of fare 10 en- Tn-"-ErcjsaAge
paP1T-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

A HEAvT housekeeping the latest rebel
statements Of the Confederate debt as accu-
rate, and dividing it equally among the pOpula-
ton of the Southern States, it would amount TO
Just Sl6s for each person The Nashville Union
remarks that " a poor man, with wife and SIX
children, IN the Rebel States. viii owe just oue
thousand three hundred and four dollars"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

- The Indianapolis Journal says that the
Government has secured all or nearly al the i'm
portant letters from among JEFF. Davis private
papers. Some interesting revelations may coon
be expected. The JewTnaf ssys that one Cf thr
letters is from Judge Wick, Of that city and an
other from Jesse D. Bright, both written IN 1901,
and full Of the most virulent rebel talk.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

HA Massachusetts, Judge has decided that
a husband NAV open his wife's letters, on the
ground so often aud tersely stated by Theophi-
as Parsons, of Cambridge, /" that the husband
and the wife are one, and the husband i that
onei"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

HThe New York Iimes says: A copy Of
the Raleigh North Cardinal Standard, just re-
ceived, contsins numerous reports Of peace
meetings held throughout the Sta.e This il the
FIRST movement il the Coufederacy to end the
war, and bedes 10 good to the fast erumbling
Richmond dynastry. That journal still main
tAins its fearless and high toned course against
the Davis conspirators. The revolution there Is
fast ripening
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

Ina FBs1 MARRIAeE.-The frat marriage
notice eve Published Is rePubl.shed from an old
record, az flishei up in the modern style, as
follows:
.' And Adam s8id This is now bone Of nay
bone. and flesh 0l ny flesh she shall be called
woman. because she wss taken out Of man.
Therefore shall nan have his father and moth
er. and shah cieage unto his wife. They shall be
o1e flesh. ~ cards.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

Any news fra America, John!" "Ka,
there's na news fre America, nor no likely TO
be, Davit." What do you mean BY that 81
Weel, John, the only great news fra America
wad be the truth, and that wad be news but
we're noe the least likely to get it."
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

~ Fine sensibiIities are Ike wOOdbines de-
hghtful luxuries OF beauty 70 t"ine round SOLID
upright stem Of understanding but very poor
things if left TO creep along the ground
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

Ezs At a crowded concert a young lady -lan-
ding at the door Of the han, was addressed by
an honest hibernisn who was in attendan or
the occasion. Said ne, Z" indade Miss, ! should
be glad to give you a safe, but the empty ones
are all fuL"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

GETTING SUBSTITUTE" Ny dear" said
a fond husband to bis loving spouse, suppose
should be conscripted and couldn't get sub
stitute:' Never mind, my dear. said the am
liable creature, 81 could fHd slsbstitsts if yOs
could da't"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09
TT COMBINES ALL THE GOOD

u Qualities Of other first class Nachnes and possesses
many Advantages over any and al Of them.
i tne most simple and Perfect its Mechanical Con
sLle1'on, OF any Sewing Machine vet offered % the
l-e, ana the only one capable oi making more than
one kind Of stitch
me Iced nay be reversed NJ any point desired with
out stopping the Machine
tnanges Tor the various stitches may D. made Nhie
ne machine is IN notion
rs stitches are the wonder Of all
tae beauty Of its stitch IL unsurpassed
80 otasr covers So large range cf work
= vs. hsht and heavy fabrics with equal facility
5ne WfS VII feed either % the night or left.
rs'ns quietly, sews rapidly
ulicuity experienced in sewing thick seams
chine - ' ~ ~
aAiiors cannot afford to do without one
zNery ha1nily should have a Flerencef
NJ NJ motions are all positive.
Ndi last lifetime
No springs o get out Of order
: thoroughly practical
-ne nemfner the most practical in use.
nus Vide and narrow hens aud Will fel beautifully
,,as o.ias neatly and handsomely without the slizhtes
~ most inexperienced hnd no difficulty IN using il
the table eiI 'ei's VI VT '"P "
ENey machine warranted
II WI substantate all we claim for il
lansing Michigan So
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09
II. q. sPRANG.

PHYSICIAN AID SURGEON. OfBce at the Drug stor'
a r Thayer 4 son corner Of Washington and Mchi
g.a Avenues. All calls promptly attended %. 4I9
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09
Business Direftorp.


,rrogyrys Counsellors and Solicitors lansing, Hloh
gso prompt attention given % Collections Payment
- T.xes and Investigation OF Land Titles
= 4 DART 4Z6yl ID. q. WILEY
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

CEWhy would tying slow horse 70 g post
improve his pace; Because it would be > way
TO make him fast
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

< Some one has beautifully said "Ihe va
ter that aovs from = spring does not scngeSl -
winter and those sentiments OF ifienosniP vic"
how from the heart cannot be frozen oy sdVef-
sitv
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

Is Be content with enough You may but
ter your bread until you may be unable to eat it.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

WAGON AND CARRIAGE MAKER, foot Of Washiagto
street below the lansing House Wagons cOl
stautly on hand, az reasonable prizes.
Ian-tag April 10, Is6i. IyalI
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

WTrr DoSE.-Indiana has furnished one huns
5red sn5 ruo thousand seven hundred and ninety'
e;ght men for the army Of the Union, under ire
seysral calls Of the General Government
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

NVI1CE. = My wife, Phebe Parker.
A-., eit my bed and bsard, on the 18th dav Of
hv f-t5 .Itnout Just cause pruvOcati0n here
scro,-, - az f-Isons narboring trusting her on my
m a. snA pay no debts of her contracting after
Iaoss-. SAMUEL PARKER
@-sese ~ AcoS 4S5w3s
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09
R. THAYER.

Attorney AND COUSsElIOR AZ Law and solicitor IN
Chancery, and CrcIit Court CommizsIOneT, Wiil-Ic-
stoa InghAm county Michigan.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

- when Sumter fe before the rebel bonn
bardmsat, thi- gleefai ooupiet vas sent North;
-i.l mortar. Pl.-lal. and lef2ri,
". fsn1e- y0l BaurrraTd" "
Tie Union troops can now send to Pierre Tow
tant de Beauregard something like this:
We hope orr tender J. no bore
When r. o. you send OH Gilmore,
T-orcn zu-e rr to-es were ever seen
j. eluai Iloss II or Iahlgren-"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09
CONNECTIONS.
ES I A 4 l. ) II 4 ID 100.
PETER LORILLARD,
SNUFF & TOBACCO MANUFACTURER

l6 X Is CHAMBERS, ST,
(F0rmery II Chambers street. New XOrS)
Would call the attention u Dealers O. the articles Of
hls manufacture, viz.
BROWN SNUFF
Aacaboy. nemigros.
Pine Rappee. Pure Virginia,
Coarse Rappcc Nachit0ches
American Gentlenan, Copenhagen,
YELLOW SNUFF.
Scotch, Honey Dew scotch.
High Toast Scotch, Fresh Honey Dew scotch
Irish High Toast, Fresh scotch
Lundyfoot,
81 ATTENTION csLIKD 10 uE LARGE REDUCTION n
PUCEs Or fINECUr CHEWING AND SMOKING IOBACOOs
WHICH BE FOrND A SUPERIOR QUAurY
TOBACCO
SMOKING FINE CUT CHEWING. SMOKING.
long, r. A. L., or plain, :. JagO,
No. 1, Cavendish. Sweet. spanish
No. ,, sweet SCENTED Oron0cO. Canister,
Nos. 1 & mixed, Tin Foil CIvendish, Turkish
Granulated-
y IA circular Of prices wil De sent application
4lly1
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09
- IL. LANTERMAN,
1hD DENTIST.
HORATIO PRATT,

etb mounted Oh Gold, Silver or Rubber Base. ONCE
A his residence Grand street directly East Of the
Capitol Lansing, Mich.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR At Law and solicitor Il
Chancery agent for prosecuting claims Of soldiers
soldiers widows against the Government, Tor Bounty
Money, Pensions. and arrears of pay-iansing. Mich
Onlee 10 Beebes Block, up stairs Washington Ave
uue SS4
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-09
AMERICAN HOUSE.

NJ HUDSON Proprietor Lansing, Michigan opposite
Capitol building General stage once kept IN connec-
ton with the House
Lansing, Mich. April 20, 1853 Az