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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04


Committee oa puDlic lands reported fl.or.b..
upon the b.li 20 lay out and establish 8ro4I u
Marquette county; a.so upon a bI. 20 a.tLorz
= C0mms-ioner OF the Land Office 70 withhold
certain lands from public sale.
Military committee reported bi.l for the es
adjustment Of military school ia conuectiD-
with the Agricultural College.
Judiciary committee reported q substitute in
relation 10 the salaries OF C unity clerks
The committee on ways ald means reported
. DO 10 make appropriations for Tie state y or
nal School
Also bin TO provide for additional SUNS to
pay the Legislature and its officers.
Also oil 70 appropriate aid for the state Az
ricultural College
a bili 10 ameud the act to incorporate the
city OF Marshall was introduced and referred
Also a bin to allow the AmDoy. Lansing and
Traverss Bay Railroad Company, to acquire
the rights Ci the Grand River valley Railroad
Company.
Also bill 70 provide for special Geologic
survey OF certain portions Of this State, ald the
preservation Of the Geological specimens.
Also Dill 70 raise revenue tax on dogs t.
protect sheep.
Mr. Morton offered a resolution iRstructing
the Judiciary committee to bring in a oil 10 re
peal the registry law, except in Incorporates
cities. Lost.
3 Bill No. IS, relative TO assignments was takel
from tae table. Lost.
The concurrent resolution authorizing th'
State Auditors TO enlarge the Hsl OF the House
vas carried.
Nr. De4rs offered the following !gint resols
tiou
Rssolred, That the President Of the Unite
States be and Is hereby requested 70 call IL
next Congress t0g- -ther as early as taehrsI Nol
day in NAY next
Tie preamble and resolution was read DR..
ard second tine, and referred 70 committee 0
Federal relations. Adjourned.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04
NARION KOISE.

= p ANGlER. Proprietor, Jackson. Mchs4n This
h'ise has been enlarged. redttei, AMI elegantly our
lshet- Regular Borders AMI Visitors can De- accom-
lo-ated with goOi rooms. trst class fare and al the
transient guests the Maroon House presents ili-Ce-
nenis BY way % apartments large ani Wei located.
al furnished more elegantly than those of any other
hole ia this part of the country. The proprietor VII
% at n his power % make every person att Marion
House c0mfortahle Z. p angler. Proprietor.
j o. SEYMOUR Head Clerk. formerly % the Ang'-
House. Clcveiani. o. = A Moss. steward. formerly
q u s. Lln.. U-tnl nlll.ln. y y vs.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

a -s-- class RepuD.icaP Paper 70 be- issaed
u..-4i-e and evening, 20. up On tle Io.ni stock
p.aenle. With capital % SlOo, ,J0o. 10 oe called
ne Aa.oa, is about 10 Doe started Ia Baltimore.
lis ... .4. -luApl. BIAS. gses 10 uncertain SQUAD.
s. quote from D. prospectus.
" Il w.. o- devoted 20 tae perpstaity AID con
s,iiiaiiol o. tle American Union. a- ReDabii-
can Nation. one and irtgsiDle supreme over
40 parts. redeemed 5y C u war from slavery,
aad triumphant over all IA enemies Al hone and
abroad.
II viii echo AMI rs echo ,he rising loyal voice
of th. nation. calling 10 thunder tones upon
AIr Lincoln, % throw away the scabhard. and
sage she war with the whole power Of she coan-
trg, against the armies of reDe. shareholders,
and their trail0rOlr acc0mplces oi the Demo
cratic party, until tie rebellion, AID ii7 ioment
ing and sustaining eause, slavery shsa be utter
lY aul1i lated
II vii urge the instant tender by the Nation
a. Government, Of compensation for smancipa-
ting forthwith the slaves n the States Of Dela-
ware, M4rs land, West Virginia, aud Missouri,
ard their prompt acceptance Of the same, ss the
ouly means OF peacably ertinguishing the lin
geiiag d.s.ogaty therein, requiring military oe-
cupatioR 10 keep j, down"
! That such paper should be started in city
I where, tSo or three years ago, 70 have uttered
ssca sentiments a. the above, publicly, would
have endangered mans life, shows an astOnish
Ing advance in popular sentiment in the right d.
reciiOu.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

"a quaint Old gentleman, il speaking Of
the different silotmeats Of men. By which some
become useful citizens aud others worthless va
grants, by way Of illustration remarked: =" 50
one slab Of marble becomes useful doorstep,
vhile another becomes lsing tombstone
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

-lasing. Mchigan-N. " Elgar Proprietor The Edgar
holse Is new, having been just completed and is ft
ti Up taro gholt in the hest style, and with ilr
nitrre on Washington Avenue. uea- the site oi thr
old Lansing House stages leave This House daily 60
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

= Tns Cou-situtional -onTention Of West
ern Virginia has unanimously ratified that fea-
-ure Of the nsE Constitution, known a. the VIII
.ey amendneuE which provides for gradual
eulsncipsi %. commencing next June.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

- The stone feet sunk of Charleston, on
which 20 many plumed themselves as a success,
snd over which John Bull became 50 indignant
at the time aud after, has actually improved the
haroor Of Charleston. Il i nov deeper than
ever in the chsune, and Is reported nsch better
generally.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

= Commander Preoie, Eh0 vas dismissed
from tae nsEs service for allowing the pirate
Ore,o 70 run the blockade into NOBLE hAs bees
alsi.y restored I, = s4id that ias SaTal Board
we're unanimous il this decision
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

- The Democrats o. new York refuse 20
assent 10 the Peace Convention. III view of .he
avo~als O. the Confederate pres thas thew y D
enter into co negotiations that lo rot recognize
iasir ilGeps udsnce, the Democratic members @.
Congress, and OF the State Lsgsla-a-e. refuse 20
axe any measures In favor Of peace ueso,ia-
ti0us.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

LaitsiEg, Feo- %, 1893.
PREsESTA-IOS % PEIIT-Oss.
Petitions were presented By
NJ Neit-of citizens Of 81 Joseph county
for aid 20 certain colleges
NJ Gr0sveuOr-tFo petitions from HlscAis
county f0r z similar purpose.
REPORTS % COMMITTEES.
Ar french. iron III committee o1 pubic IT,
struciion, reported tavorsoly upon a bill relative
- the duties Of sHpelinlendeHts Of puolc it,
strIcs.oa slso iavOraoiy apon 81. 70 gran.
diP.On.s 70 graduates q The S.ate Norma
School
Also favorsbly upea bill relative 70 certain
powers Of district school boards.
Ar Jerome, from the committee On state al
fairs. reported f4vorablg O. 4 bill 70 change TIE
uame ot Emma J. Woodruff AID adversely ol
oil. regulating 2 billiard saloons; also glfaTora
BY OF a oil 70 amend the present az relative
20 county surveyors.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04
DRAWING.

s. q MADDEN may be found at the corner by Thlyer
Cos Drugstore opposite the Bank with his nray.
ireparei % an times % do any busii tlt ule
araylng with promptuess and satisfaction. Terms rea
soaauie Orders Left with r. Thaye- * Co. wil o..
promptly attended %. 1vsfr
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04
GEO. I. PARSONS,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR 40 Law ard solicitor .l
Chaacerv agent Tor prosecuting claims of soldiers
soldiers widows against the Government. for Bounty
Money, Pensions and arrears Of pay-Ilus ing. NcA-
Uhce m Republican Printing Ofdcc up sisirs. Nicli-
gan Avenue .t4
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SENATE.
Laasing. fe5. 3, 1905.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr B4eu, from the committee on Agriculture,
reported averably on q bill making an appropsi-
alton of 5000 for the support of the Agricgl-
tural College.
NOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, ETc.
Mr. Ba5cock introduced a bill to amend the
existing laws relative TO tut assessment and col
lection of taxes.
Mr. Roberts introduced bill to amend al act
authorizing the formation of companies to con.
struct canals aad harbors.
Mr.. French introduced a bin TO amend the
banking law.
Mr.. Laaion introduced bill to change the
time of holding courts in the second Jud.aa Al cir
cult.
Mr. Moore introduced a resolution that the
Senate receive 10 new bills after the 25th inst
Adopted.
Mr.. Adar introduced a bill to change ths
name Of John O'Brien.
Mr. Fowler, by unanimous consent. IN ntroducec
a resolution against frauds committed against
the United States.
Also joint resolution relative 70 she d.ssEog
ton Of ploic documents
THIRD READING.
The following bills we're read third tine At.
passed:
\ bill 10 revise tie charter Of tde city of II
slaatL Immediate effect
A bill 10 authorize the common council Of Ga
ci,y Of Lansing, 70 levy taxes for city purposes
Immediate effect
biA aqpr1priating certain nonresident taxe
10 tie improvement OF road ia Yaa Buren CO
Immediate effect.
4 bill authorizing the president and s-astss
of the village of Romeo. 70 incorporate unde
the general laW for tie incorporation Of village,
> Immediate effect
oi.. 10 repeal the charter Of the city Of Ps'
Paw. immediate effect
biz - amend al act relative 70 tie duties
commissioners Of highways.
4 bill 10 amend az acs 10 Incorporate the y,
age OF Hudson. Immediate effect
4 bill 10 amend al act % provide tor .he il
Prov 'nslt OF tae Bulgeportsnd Forestville roa
lmmeli--e effect
A bill Authorizing district No. 4, Of the rov
OF Decatur Van Buren county 70 issue bend
Immediate efect.
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Judges of the Circuit Courts.

lrf U.st EDWARD h e. WILSON.
"a NAIIANlfL BACON
81 BENJAMIN + h. NlIhkhLl-L
AL hDNlN LAWkENCE.
9Th BENJAMIN i. GRAVE
sfb SANFORD NJ 6REEN
1th JOSIAH TURNER
rth LOUIS r LOWELL.
efh FLAEIJs ). LIlILLJOHN
l0th JAME- BiKNEI
rf1er Pentnsuf1. DANIEL GOODWIN
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

AlANr LAWYERANDS SOIICTOR. lf1 J.g.-s,n Avenae.
Detroit, Mich Branch Odice. Washington r. O. Es-
taolsaed IN ls+t. Drawings ami speridcltir1s nre.
iAr"i- and Patents obtained on new inventions of
sNers description Cases taken upon conditional Zee
.le inventor 50 tcsircs-that is. patient no pay
AaNlce gwen and Circulars sent gratuit0usly c6syl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

~ HUDSON, Proprietor, wm- ?. HOUCK. Cork Ian
snS, Michigan. Stages leave this House -Aay ia
yacSson, - Johns Detroit. and intermediate places
Lansing. July l. lS6l
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

= The delay- At vieks5arE, SuriressbOro,
and Frederieksogrg, are mere commas aad sem
icolons IN The VA. We trasi that our brave AZ
mics ali pus : fal sop 70 il before long.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

s5-No man or party in Ills country ever op-
posed var IL = hich the country vas engaged
an survived. Oar whole history IS fail of IL.
s,-ction on ths poiat
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04
EXCHANGE HOTEL,

K. D. ROGERS Proprietor Mason Ingham county Mich
iSan- lansing Dexter. and Jackson stages stop 20
t-ls House. Charges reasonable. A Livery Stable is
connected with the House. 347u
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04
Iu.lice. of Ihc smpreme Gonrl

sE1l.ss MAXIM Chief .stce.
ISAAC r. tHlAsrlANcY, Associate Justice.
IiHh- 81 CAMPBELL.
RANDOLPH MA%AlNC,
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

= Gen. Hooker said al tue battle Ct Ante.
tam that ne would rather De killed in the after
nOOn than wounded Il the morning.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04
EAGLE HOTEL.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Ofice at his residence. on
Man street. IN DsNitt Clinton County. Michigan All
calls promptly attended o.. 577yl+
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BENTON HOUSE.

81 J. " SHEARER Lansing, Michigan Stases for ST.
y'ns, JacAs'n Detroit and Marshall. leave tAss II lse
daily
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

s.-,trrgo Of stafs-WUIIAH h SEWARD, o.. ~" i.fs.
..-r.,ary II the Trsas4ry--ALhO> T. tita-r ,l '-.'
c..r.frrg " tts Ift.rt1rtAltD j.. -Alini p il----
..rst-y II tn Narg-slDEO. Wrl--E--, o. coal. .--.
s,.r.t4e1 ~ W1r-hD A STANTON % feiiis 3. .i.
b. ~ fs~aer1L- -nONl0OAEkf hlAli-... s-i- .'-
.fsrasf f,-r,eraI-EnWARD BATS. Di h.-ai'i
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04
HULL d SMILEY.


MUSICIANS AND 81 RGEONS. Office west side of Wash
inston Avenue, North of Presbyterian Church.
D. B uUu 366yl D. D. SNfIEf
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DIR. ER. CHRIST.
DART Il BINGHAM,

YSiCIAN AID SURGEON Office AMI dwelling
hchlgtn Avenue. ave doors east of the Post Oii,s.
anslng, March 10, IS62. ly551
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

Lal.sing Fs5r4ayg rs is1s.
ksmsa-lraace- i.om four different toEa- i-
Jackson c0-l,s, we're prese.led s4.a-t tls p-s
sage OF the bib relative 10 Insurance csnpa
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

WAGON AND CARRIAGE MAKER foot " WashlnrtH
street, below the Lansing House. Fresh Stone Lame
constantly on hand, at reasonable prices.
Lansing, April 10, 1901 1yau
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04
Board of Education.


1stD bet BENJAMlN J.. BAXTER
III EASTMAN JOHNSON
IA IFVI BISHOP
an DONALD MCINTYRE
5tl r. LAIN BROWN
Ffh Henry WHITING
-th LIkf % rAk-UN~
Hta OLIVER !. ~PAlIIl>G
4t4 .. WILLIAM W. FERRY JE.
1utH Dis tEJi.GE BRADLEY
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@@tial 9irtttOrp.
NATIONAL OFFICERS.
The CABINET
The EXECUTIVE.

pre.if~nt-ABRAHAM 1INCOl->, q Liino4s-
a., F,reri5~st-HANNIBAL hAMlIN. - h-i-a.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04
Trustees OF Deaf, Dumb a kBiinS
ASVIuun

j AMEs A WALKER, BENJAMIN ilt-.-NH.
j 7 LERJA
REV B. NJ PAY, Principal.
Asylum .or Deaf. Dumb and b.ind-tInt
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

BUILDER Materials furnish. .I aud 4ll ,ials g., ..
done. and en short notice. s,ay
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Business Dircrtorp.
LONGYEAR x BURTC
4. q. DODSs

LAW. CIfiNCERY, aND COLLECTING BJSiNL-.
o. r. lnNGiEaEs p %. w. hlHllIt
Lansing Michigan
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04

JEREMIAH T.. WOODBURY., INA PITCHER.
WILL AL BROOKS. EliA-IlS Ht --Ll
LUTHER Il IRA-n DANIEL. J. PRATT
DR. r H. van uEC-EN Medical Superintendent
Asy .uIn Tor tho lu-ane-h. .A4maz0c.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04
aaORATIO PKATT,
=. &. SPRANG,

Attorney AND COUNSELLOR At Law aad Solicitor
Chauccry, AMI Circuit Court Commission. 3la-o
InElam cnlnlN Milhlsan.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-03-04
Board OF Control of the Reform
school.
RaiIroad Commissioners.

Ay0S ROOT ALFRED G.. BATES, EDWIN A. fOyIl
WM l.. SEArON, Agent OF the state Prison.
q Ill sENE Tf.NNIY state Librarian
GED. " BROWN, Sgpt. 81 Mary Falls Ship Canal.
D. CuPfEN, President state Agricultural society
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-30

providing they ~ili return Their allegiance
As pledge Of sincerity. suppose sh't he should
withdraW the armies from active olerstois
in the field for limited time. not
d.bandins them. bat pIaring them in camps
o. ia.trur ton Such pTppo-ition shoalf -atisfy
the people Of the Rebe States TIA, tie Admins
trstou had no other purpose but TO preserve the
integrity Of the Government. and in case they
refused 70 accept il. there could be no diversity
of sentiment in the North in regard to the pros
ecation Of a var 90 compel refractory people 10
Weld obeiieEce TO the national authority AMI
their constitutional obligations If tie Admins
tration really desires TO unite the North IN a wal
for the restoration OF the Union. If the continu
ance Of this var should under such Circumstance
become necessary. it can do IL successfully II u
will adopt some such measure a. We have pro
posed If IL would propose some plan OF the
kind for the restoration Of pence sni union. Ne
firmly believe that hostilties would never be re
sumed-it would end the war. and once more We
would be united States.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-30

The editor Of the Havana on Post. y no has
served with credit as Adutant OF the sSih Illinois,
has returned to lis post. aud Is laboring. here
toiore. ably and efficiently in behalf Of the good
cause.-The Union and the Constitution. In his
LIST issue he has the following in regard to regi
mental political resolutions and soldiers voting:
Nearly every Abol ton paper one sees nov a
days. contains resolutions said 10 have been
adopted 10y the soldiers from our ) ste -nd y hich.
a = alleged. express the approval on the part o
the soldiers of tie unconstitutional acts and policy
of the Administration Every man of sense
ought to know that this j. all baIderiash. In the
first place the soldiers are not permitted to dis
cuss the acts policy of the President or any IT
their superior officers To allow them TO do 50,
would destroy all military discipline. and insie'd
OF having soldiers, would cry soon only have
mob II this town meeting privilege was
granted them. they might voie unan mously
when and where they would fight. that they
wouldn't fight al all and 30 with every other duty
they are required to perform The first duty "a
soldier learns j., implicit obedience 70 the orders
of his superior officer No matter how repug
nant an order may be to the subatern. he i com
yelled to obey il; aud to express any reluctance
or dissent subjects them TO court martial and pun
ishment
Then again. the soldier. are necessarily igno
rant OF nearly everything that transpires of %
litical nature During the past SIX months near
~ every newspaper directed 10 n solfiier has been
thrown ont OF the matt aud the soldiers. cOn>e-
qucntly, could not vote under,tandingly upon any
question OF a political nature Nearly all the IN
formation they receive is through private CORES
pondence, and the only WY their sentiments can
be Obtained is through the same source. There
are in the army, however many men, who, BY
excessive devotion 10 the Administration aud
with the aid of money. have obtained shoulder
straps These men would. tor the sike OF the
power pay and perqui>tes of their Office, prefer
thit the war should last thirty years. At home
they could not be elected 10 the office of town
Constable, and they entered the army binkrup'
pecuniary and politically. and many OF them
morally and socially Having no principle they
play the eager sscophant 10 any party having the
power 10 confer promotion or increase their on
partunties for plunderng These are the me-
who adOp, buncombe Abolition resolutions, al,
who would niorse anV Administration. and e~pe
cially any policy that tended TO prolong the
term of office
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-30
Tor the Indiana State Sentinel.
The Manner Of Passing RESOLUTIONS
IN the Army for Effect Home.

The following extract from private letter u
friend al home, written by an officer in the "a l.
regiment Indi,nt volunteers, speaks for Itself
The letter is dated Franklin, Tennessee March
7, 1863:
| will say more at present about the war,
but hint little at politics as YOU will notice some
resolutions on one side OF this sheet which must
say DO not indorse. but which Col Orr has Ger
tfel that did viii just give YOU the manner
of voting The resolutions. At dress parade
were called IN column by division. closed III
mass the wind blowing &c that We could not hear
"A nun speak three steps, unle~s very loud And
TO aid 20 IN st disadvantage, the Aiiut3tnt could
not read nteiipibly the resolutions consequently
only the fewest number heard them After il
was ascerianei that the reading finished it
was required that those who indorSed he resou
tionS should shoulder arms: and ia addition. some
OF the commanders OF companies ordered their
men To shoulder arms You can see the fair
mes OF the vote / did not vote. for opposed
the passage of resolutions of any kind ousi lie of
what would be strictly military. for | did not
come out here 10 pass resolutions for the advant
age OF some political rascal ut home And fur
Their than that. it commence juggling reSoiu-
tons into he army of u political nature. il will
soon deporalize it 80 much that We Will he no
better than armef mob. aud turn in to cutting
our own threats | think il exceedingly hard +
man TO be brought un'ler military discipline,
and in addition To that undertake To publish to
the world that he nlUrSeS resolutions which will
only tend to the agerandizemen, o! some internal
Abolition fool. 1t vexes TO think OF such
things IL WIS pretended TINT tsese resolutions
were passed in good faith and for the benefit OF
the army. and TO di>cour,e traitors mt home
hope they will have the desired effect, but fear
the Consequences OF such prOcee iings. W III you
be so kind n To- give your views such pro
ceedngs, and also on the resolutionsy
The resolutions were Irintei on the 4th page
of the sheet OF letter paper on which the letter Is
written. followed by printed certificates of regi-
mental commanders uf FIVE regiments includ ne
On'~, OF the o4lh. that they were passed unani-
mousy