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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

The New York Mems is deeply distressed be
cause Greek Fire" was thrown into Charles.
ton. lt feels quite as badly as Beauregard does
and talks OF "hendish malice, " " horrors OF the
past, forbidden appliances of savage warfare, 4"
unnatural weapons" &c. The Journal of Com
Dlerce, commenting upon the same subject, saws:
1t entirely escaped his (BeaHregard's) memo
ry, that two years ago he threw similar messen
gers into Sumter when Anderson and his brave
band were holding that fortress. Similar, we
say, for it makes very little difference whether
the fire which is sent into besieged place be in
the shape OF red hot iron or burning mixtures
We cannot see the difference between throwing
red hot shot into Sumter and setting fire to its
wooden buildings, making that place a miniature
hell for the brave men who we're in it, and
throwing cold shot with fiery mixture inside Of
them TO kindle flames n Beauregard's quarters
in the city of Charleston.
1t would be considered savage to poison a
stream of water running into beseged place,
while it would be perfectly proper to make it
filthy and thus prevent its use, or cut it of,
and kill the people by thirst Such are the
nice distinctions in the way of killing each other.
which men make as rulers of war.
Il" Greek fire" ba Is, however, are clearly with
in the ussges of modern civilized warfare, and
Beauregard cannot by any means show that they
are contrary to the most -igid rules of human
destruction by war. These balls have been very
extensively experimental on in England and
France, and are generally adopted by European
artillery boards.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

jar. DAVIS LRTTERs. - The discovery OF
Davis's papers was made accidentally. They
were hidden, or at least put away, in the loft Of
an clubhouse on the plantation between Jackson
aud Vicksburg, and while Sherman's force in
pursuit of Johnston was encamped there SOL
der went into the clubhouse 10 get some wood.
The boards of the ceiling struck him as about
what be wanted, and on pulling one of them of
the bottoms of two or three large boxes we're
seen. This excited curiosity, aud led to an ex
animation, which led to the capture Of three
large dry goods boxes full of letters and papers
The private letters we're all neatly folded and
endorsed-al those in our hands, and some o
which We have published, have been thus care
fully arranged-and packed in one of the boxes
The soldiers, Of course, soon scattered them
but when news Of the discovery reached head
quarters an order was issued to have all the i'm
portant letters and papers collected and sent tC
Washington, and thus bat few of them have got
to the light as vet.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16
ANDREW JOHNsOs ON SLAVERY.

Doubts have been expressed in certain quar-
, tiers TO the position of Andrew Johnson on
the question Of emancipation, it being believed
by some friends of the Government that he
objected TO the policy Of the Admins ration.
Such doubts must now cease forever. II will be
seen from the following, which we copy from
the Nashville Union, that he is in favor Of i'm
mediate emancipation, if it is practicable, if not,
for gradual emancipation By this noble and
timely utterance, Tennessee is placed along the
side Of Missouri. as destined soon to become q
free State
From the Nashville Union
GOV. JOHNsoS's SPEECH on SATURDAY MIGHT.
In the course Of his remarks TO the large i'm.
promptu OutpOuring of the loyal citizens " hich
assembled on Saturday night at the Capitol, to
rejoice over the fall Of Fort Sumter, Gov. John
son said that the heart Of the masses Of the peo.
pie beat strongly for freedom; that the system
Of negro slavery had proved baleful TO the IA.
ton by arraying itself against the institutions OF
the people ard that the time had clearly come
when means should be devised for its total Grad
ication from Tennessee Slavery was a cancer
on our society aud the scalpel Of the statesman
should be used not simply 10 pare away the ex-
terror aud leave the roots to propagate the dis
ease anew, but TO remove it altogether Let
US destroy the cause of our domestic dissen
sons aud this bloody civil war. Il is neither
wise nor just TO comp omise with an evil so
gigantic. He avOwed himself untouivocaly for
the removal of Slavery; the sooner il can be
affected the better. Some Inconvenience might,
most likely would, follow, Temporarily, but these
would be more than compensated, by the grand
impulse given to all our interests by the substi-
tuition OF free for slave labor. He was for imme-
diae emancipation, if be could get it, if this
could not be obtained be was for gradual eman-
cpatoni but emancipation at all events. He
thought that the benefits OF gradual emancipa.
tion was good deal like the benefits conferred
Oh the dog ID the fable whose tail was cut of
an inch at d time by humane surgeon, whose
kindness Of heart would not permit him to re-
move II at one stroke. He believed slavery was
curse, and he wanted to see it wiped out with
out d-lay. We would be stronger richer, hap
pier and more prosperous, as soon as this was
done
He invoked the people 10 cast off the savish
fear which had hitherto sealed their lips on this
question and speak and act henceforth as freemen
should. The slave sristOcracy had long held its
foot upon their necks and exacted heavy tribute
from them, even to rObbing them OF free speech.
Let the era OF freedom be henceiorth proclaimed
90 the non-slaveholders Of Tennessee
The speech of the Governor, of which the
above is, of course, very imperfect sketch, was
enthusiastically applauded from time to time, by
the very large crowd assembled on the occasion
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

Pure AIR.--Whstever renders the blood impure
tends to originate consumption. Whatever
makes the air impure makes the blood impure
1t is the air we breathe which puri6es the blood
And as if the water We use to wash our cloth
ing Is dirty it is impossible to wash our clothing
clean, so il the air We breathe is impure, it is i'm
possible for it to abstract the impurities from the
blood. What, then, are some of the more prom.
nent things which render air impure. Ii is the
nature of still water 10 become impure. 1t is
the nature of the still air to become impure.
Running water purifes itself Air in motion,
draughts of air, are self.puri6ers. Thus it is
that the air of close room becomes impure in
eyitably. Thus it is that close rooms bring
consumption TO countless thousands. Hence all
rooms should be so constructed as to have q
constant draught of air passing through them
man of ordinary size renders hog-head of
air unit for breathing, and consumes its blood
purifying qualities, every hour. Hence, sleep
ing in close rooms, even though alone, or sitting
for very short time in a crowded vehicle, or
among large assembly, is perfectly corrupting
o the blood. Close bedrooms make the grave
Of mutitudes.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16
WHAT THE REPUBLICAN ADMINS
TRATION HAS DONE.

lst. The Administration Of Abraham Lincoln
has made this Republic the greatest Military
Power in the world
ID Il has retrieved the National credit and
placed it on such basis that il cannot again be
shaken
Sd. 1t has given us National paper currency,
so far superior to the wildcat paper previously
flooding the country that everybody rejOices at
the change.
4th. Ii has given US Protective Tariff, not
likely to be changed in policy for long time 70
come.
5th 1t has abolished Slavery and Polygamy
10 all the National Territories, and put an end
forever to all designs of the South upon our
vast domain.
9th. Its policy has enabled the people Of
West Virginia and Missouri TO rid themselves Of
Slavery by means of a judiciOus system Of grad
ual emancipation.
7th Il has added Kansas 70 the Union as .
Free State.
sth. 1t has recOnquered the whole Mississippi
Valley.
9Th. 1t has in the midst Of war held with an
iron grasp and fostered and defended all the
previously organized and existing Territories.
and has also organized the new Territories Of
DAcotah, Nevada, Colorado. Idaho. and Ari-
zoDa.
10th. IL has fortified our northern border,
our Atlantic and our Pacific coasts, with i'm
mense works, and given Us a large and formid-
able Navy, so that are in q complete posture
of defence against any foreign foe.
llth. Ii has conquered Maryland, West Vir~
ginis, Kentucky, West Tennessee. Missouri.
Northern Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida, hissis-
spp, and parts of other rebel States.
18th. Il has retaken nearly every leading city
in the South, including St. Louis, New Orleans,
Ss-hville, Vicksburg, Memphis, Natchez, Jack
SOD, Norfolk, Pensacola, Newbern, Baltimore and
Alexandria
18th. 1t has recaptured nearly every fort on
the Southern coast formerly belonging 70 the
| Union.
l4th. Il has developed enormous financial
power in the Loyal States, far excelling nytbing
ever dreamed of before in this country.
18th. Il has demonstrated that the resources
of the North are inexhaustible, aud that the
most gigantic war cannot impair them.
l6th. But greater than all il has denonstrs
ted the unbounded aud invincible strength ol
the National Government, which defes rebel
lions, and is able TO cope with any foe, interDH
or external philadelphia North American.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

GREEK FIRE-WHAr Is IT.-The rebel Gen.
Beauregard protests against the Federal Gen.
Gilmore's use Of Greek FIRE" against Charles.
ton, as an outrage against humanity, unworthy
of civilized nations, etc.
The name Greek fire" is applied to pecul-
lar compound Of bitumen, naptbs, and pitch that
burns on the surface or under water Il is CON-
posed largely of what the chemists call "arseni-
Cal alcohol, most destructive in its effects, and.
in course of its discharge, emitting most often.
sive odOr. " Greek fire" has frequently been en-
poyed in European wars, but not often in mod
ern times. The secret Of its preparation and
use was derived from a native OF Heliopolis. Syr-
ia, about a thousand years ago.-N. 7. Express.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

NEw BED BUG TRAP-SURE TH1SG.-An e1.
change gives the following receipt, which we
reproduce for the benefit of our bug-bitten
friends: Take board, say foot wide and four
foot long, puncture it with many holes with q
small bit, put it inside of the headboard next 10
the bed and pillows; if there is bug about the
bed be will End the way to the holes in the
board soOn.-Take it out of its place every NOR
ming, hold it over the FIRE or water, and give it q
few raps with a hammer, then put it in place
and repeat This is catching the 'insex' il .
hurry, and upon philosophical principles-the
best sntidOte We have heard Of
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

SUBsIDEScE OF The JERsEY SHoRE-Accor-
ding TO correspondent Of the New York Eve
ming Post, at Cape Nay, the shore of New Jer
sey has been aud now is subsiding at toe rate Of
two feet in hundred years. The tide waters
are advancing on the land at the mouth of
Dennis Creek, and for many miles along the Del
aware Bay shore the marsh is washed away, sc-
cording 20 the reports of local surveyors, on az
average Of about one rod in two years aud
from early maps this would appear 70 have been
going on at this rate ever since the first settle
ment Of the country. Thus al islard which is
laid down on map Of 1894 as containing three
hundred acres, now shows At low water only ball
Al acre, and at high water is entirely covered
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

When the cup u hope brlms over,
And the soul has drank u nj
When the loved one meets the lover,
And their hearts IN sunshine hover
With one impulse and one will
Thel the useless tongue is still.
When the heart is bare 0f gladnes
And the helpless sense Of ID
Goafs the apathy ~ sadness
Onward through q whirl q madness
To = darkness lrear and chill
Then the palsied tongue Is stiil
Whel the soul for power sigheth.
Struggling for arts fuller skill,
Ana tle prophet heart o erfistl
All the agony it trieth,
All the tear drops II must spill, -
Then the traLcet tolgs Is stll
When Two hearts that love are parted,
And truth liIgers but o XII,
when they strive % be hard -harted,
Aud the props tlat i've are started,
With q terror and thrill
Then tie choking tongue Is still
o sweet silence they believed thee
VINO have called thee vain and weak
-p-r-A ~ ru4 Ntlur-- Nt-l-T tLtrr
JOY and woe have glDri1ed thee
Love and loving never seek
Any better Way . speak
AL the depest thoughts and feelings.
Which the roots u life enfold
Passion s sudden shJcks aud feelings,
Loves first tremulOls revealings,
Never can be fully tOle
save By thee. rcveTed u old
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

A QuEEz YEssEL. There has been very
queer invention Just brought out in England in
The way Of ship building. A vessel hss been
Constructed in three divisions, capable Of seps.
rate motion. The tso forward portions are mo-
we'd by sail, and the stern part moves by steam.
Thus each portion can be loaded a. different
dock, and the whole can then be put toge1nes
with more ease than the making up of tram o.
cars. The novel snip bss been rried on tne rivet
Thames, and az far a. the experiment. ven' "
pronounced 9 success
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16
Nkxr GEsE.ArIos 70 Be sHORrl-It is the

NExT GESEkATIos 10 BE SHoRIl-It s the
effect Of war on human stature. DR.. Bell says !:
That # the curse Of war be long entailed on a
nation, the physical energies Of the people may
suffer by the loss Of iss frest population 10 such
4 degree, that the succeeding generation will
tai short Of its former standard stature, as vas
the case with the French youth drafted for the
army after the general peace. Thus, in 1925,
out of ,OSs, ,422 young men drafted 10 serve in
the army, 3sO,2ls we're sent back because they
fell short Of even the diminutive stature Of four
feet ten inches French"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

TREASON OF VALLAgDIGHAK.-Tbe following
extraordinary statement is addressed TO the
New York Times, in which paper it appears on
the morning Of the 4th:
PHILADELPHiA, Sept. l.
Having just returned from the city OF Rich
mond, Va, where have been over one year,
wish you would give the following publica-
ton in your valuable journal. / have, during
my stay in Richmond, made the intimate &C
quaintance of J. Lane, Captain Of company
in the Confederate army,-sOn OF Gen Joe
Lane, Of Oregon-whO is well informed, and
who assured me that the late invasions Of the
North By Lee aRd Morgan we're made upon the
earnest and u0doubted representations Of that
true Southern man, Vsllaodigbam, who assured
JEFF Davis and bis Cabinet that The North was
ripe for a revolution and only waited the sp-
pearsnce Of the Southern army to proclaim for
JEFF. Davis and forsake Lincoln. Mr.. Vallan-
digham's representations we're corrobOrated oy
the tone Of the majority Of the Northern
journals, who surely would not denounee the
Administration 50 boldly except by the assu-
rance OF having the masses strongly IN tneI
favor.
have sent copy Of this note to the Civ
cinnst Enquirer.
Respectfully yours,
HENRY RHEISlSH.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

Organ roR TIE NoEKAJs.-A manufacturer
in Boston is building one Of the largest organs
in the country, 70 be erected in the Mormon
Tabernacle at Salt Lake City, which building
viii seat 5000 people
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16
IT COMBINES ALL THE GOOD

II
Qualities Of other nrs class Machines and possesses
n.ay Advantages ever any and all Of them.
ne most simple and Perfect IN its Mechanical Con
atnetlon, Of any sewing Machine yet offered TO the
peone and the only capable Of making than
cue kind Of stitch
ne iced may be reversed any point desired with
oat stopping the Machine
Sn-ngss Tor the various stitches may be made while
we machine Is IN motion
- stitches are the wonder Of AL
ne beauty or its stitch IS unsurpassed
40 otner covers 30 large a range Of work
SsNs ngnt and heavy fabrics with equal facility.
me work viii feed either 10 the right or left
A1as quietly, sews rapidly.
I1ealty experienced IN sewing across thick seams.
chine ~ " - ~ -
.Aliors cannot afford 10 do without one.
Every ianiiy should have - Florence -
W. VS. motloas are al positive.
VII last lifetime.
10 springs to get out Of order
thoroughly practical.
--e nemner the most practical in use.
tstns vide aud narrow hens and Will fell beautifully
saos neatly and handsomely without the slightest
o as most inexperienced find no difficulty n using II
,A - ao dresses, al Its machinery beng the top Of
tssy machine warranted
"l1 soostantiate all we claim for II
IaD.;,v u,.s, A J. VIELE, Agent.
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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

DIFFEREScE OF ENTAIL -" When lost nv
wife, says French writer, "every family in
the town offered me another; but, when lost
ny horse, no one offered to make him good"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

t8 A paragraph has been going the rouuds,
OF an old lady who has a moustaehe on her lin
IL IS not uncommon for young ladies in this vi
cinty to have moustsches on heir lips.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

a A letter from San Francisco, to gentle
man in Dayton, Ohio, says:
We have daily morning sad evening tele-
grams OF war news up 10 the hour Of going TO
press. The Erening Bulletin, issued at P. u,
contains news from your side up to P. n. same
day -
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

TOn hearing . Clergyman remark, "The
world is full Of change" Mrs. Psrtington said
she could hardly bring her mind TO believe it, 80
little found in way int Der pocket.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

HH Young lady would sack her lover
without hurting bis feelings, let her give him the
sack she has on-contents included.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

q The profession of clergyman is sooner
learned than that Of doctor; il il much easier
for most people to preach than to practice.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16
ABLI 5 HE'D 1850.
PETER L0RILLARD,
SNUFF & TOBACCO MANUFACTURER

I6 IS CHAMBERS, ST,
(Formerly AZ Chambers Street, New York;
Would call the attention OF Dealers TO the articles Of
his manufacture, viz
BROWN SNUFF.
kacabOy, Demigros
Fine Rappee, Pure Virginia,
Coarse Rappee, NachtOches
American Gentleman Copenhagen
YELLOW SNUFF.
scotch, Honey Dew Scotch,
High Toast Scotch, Fresh Honey Dew Scotch,
Irish High Toast, Fresh Scotch.
or Lundyfoot,
&rArrKSuOS Is CALLED To THE LARGE REDUCTION ~
Pucxs OF FNKCUr CHEWING AND SMOKING T0BACcOs
WHICH POUND A SUPERIOR QUAuTY.
TOBACCO.
FINE CUT CHEWING. SMOKING.
Long, P A. l., or plain : Jago,
No. I, Cavendish, or Sweet, Spanish,
No 3 Sweet scented OronOco Canister,
Nos & mixed Tin Foil Cavendsh, Turkish
Grannlated.
B-A circular Of prices viii be sent application.
4l1yl
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

~Mrs. Elderbery says there must Be
great mapy children killed on batte-ne'ds, a
sbere are sIwsys - many suaaH arms found after .
a9ht- ~
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

q When you retire to bed, think Of what
you have been doing during the day.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16

NOIlCE. - My wife, Phebe Parker,
- nAvlng eft my bed and board on the 18th dav Of
ns1 without Just provocation here
s.,, - a., persons harooring trusting her on my
- 80 - sn pay no debss Of her contracting after
Ise..-. -. SAMUEL PARKER.
N~ees' "a lsoS 435w2<
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16
EDGAR HOUSE,

ansing MichgaD--N. W. EIgar Proprietor The Edgar
House is new, having been just completed aud j. nt
ted up throughout In the best style and with new fur
niture. On Washington Avenue near the site of the
old lansing House Stages leave this House daily 3f
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-09-16
Business Dirsftorp.


,rroRNEYs COunselIors and Solicitors, lansing Achi
PronaDt attention given to Collections Payment
- rT.rss and Investigation Of Land Titles.
. ~ DIRT 4z6yi ID e WILEY
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AUERICAN HOUSE.

n HUDSON, Proprietor, Lansing, Michigan, opposite
Capitol building General Stage once kept in eonnec-
ton with the House
lansing Mich. April 20 1888. 4l4
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- j. l.. LANTERMAN,
4i0 DEDJTTsT
HORATIO PRATT,
X. THAYER.
u. &. sPRANG,


ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR at law and Solicitor IN
Chaucery agent for prosecuting claims Of soldiers and
soldiers widows against the Government, for Bounty
Money Pensions, and arrears Of pay-Lansing, Mich
Once Ia Bsebes Block, Up stairs, Washington Ave
oD3
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LONGYEAR a. BURTCH.

Law, CHANCERY, AND COLLECTING BUSINESS
". LOyGYEAR, ,......--......E. .. ". BCRTCH
lansing Michigan.
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DURING THIS MONTH TRAINS
IL will leave oEosso:
GOING WEST.
Man-At II so A NJ, FOR Milwaukee
nixsd-At $40 p. NJ, for II. Johns.
Night Express-At IL 55 P. n, for Milwaukee
GOING EAST.
Night Express-At 20 A. ", for Detroit.
Mixed-At S. 20 A. ", for Detroit.
hAil---At 20 P. ~, for Detroit.
Refreshments al Detroit OwossO and Grand Haven ,
and upon Co. s Ferry steamer "a Wndsor" on Detroit
River
Comfortable Hotel above Depot at Grand Haven
Trains leave termini daily, Sundays excepted
The Telegraph Line Is open for Public Business
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AT DErROIT-Great Western Railway for all points
nst-Michgan Central Michigan Southern, and Grand
Trunk Railroads
AT MLwAUREE-with the Mississippi, Lacrosse, Ra-
cine Chicago Watertown and Horizon Railroads for all
points West and Northwest
Passengers FOR Great Western Railway 60 the Rail
way Ferry Stesmsr. ~ D. NJ r. Dock, leaving Dock at
TO0A. N, 100 p. NJ
Tue Company's Time Tables be had at any Of the
stations W. K. MUIR, Genl sup't.
D. D.kM once, 1852 3s3
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MUST BE SEEN TO BE APPRECIATED.
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CONNECTIONS.

Trains leave termini daily, Sundays excepted
The Telegraph Line Is open for Public Business
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-02-19

Senator Wright is fit representative of that true Democracy of the country, which whether on the bloody Geld or in the National councils, stands shoulder to shoulder with the brave defenders of the National honor and life. Listen to his electric words, as they came burning hot from the heart and tongue of the speaker in reply to the traitor Vallandigham
 "Great God :! Is it to be supposed that be-. cause campaign has not come up to public expectations, We are to lay down our arms and sue of traitors, like spaniels, for peace As God lives, there shall be d day of reckoning. The man who is on the side of his country and on the side of liberty now, his name and reputation shall live forever and that naL who says : down with your arms and let the enemy prosper and take possession of your capital shall have reputation and memory as infamous and damnable as that of the cow boys ofthe Revolution.