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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09
Why Nott

The cOpperhead press are constantly calling
the present gigantic struggle a warfare for
the negro" If such are their honest convic-
tions, we would ask why they oppose so strenu-
ously the enlistment of colored soldiers? Ger
tainly if the war is for the benefit of the
Negroes they should not only be allowed
to fight but compelled to do so if they will not
volunteer While We contend that the war Is
being carried on solely TO maintain the perpe
tuity of our glorious Republic. we will not
pretend to deny our firm conviction that it
will result in the entire annhilatiOn. or wipinC
out, of the institution Of slavery in this coun-
try 1t cannot we'll be otherwise When war
is waged between two countries. the ono that
can injurc the other the most is the most liable
to become ultimately successful. How can we
njure the South to so great "A degree as to
destroy the foundation upon which she seeks to
rest her independence If we carry on the war
in ear nest, with the expectation OF conquering
and securing an honorable peace. the enamel
patton proclamation will be carried ont to the
letter, and when the war shall he over we firm
ly believe our enemies VIII acknowledge it to
be the most formidable weapon used by Us TO
bring them to submission. The masses Of the
people of the north are in favor OF accept
ing peace upon no other terms than the entire
eradication of slavery But our intention in
this article was simply to ask the question.
why not allow the negroes the privilege Of as
ssting in the cause that Is destined to result so
greatly in their favor, Why not allow them
to enlist. Why not offer them bounties. and
pay them for 50 doings We ike the following
plan, and hope the President will issue such q
proclamation. We do not love the negroes so
we'll but We would As soon see them 90 into the
army as our neighbOrs and friends:
a letter addressed to the President of the
United States is handed about and has already
received the signatures of some of our most
eminent citizens, asking him TO issue a procla-
nation inviting the colored people Of the
southwest, where our armies are in victorious
progress to enlist in the volunteer army. and
offering them the usual bounty as an induce
ment. This would have two important results
it would I'LL up the thinner ranks of our
army, and would relieve the government from
the burden Of supporting the families Of these
people. whom we shall now have claiming our
protection in great numbers. 4 measure Of
this sort. il is thought, viii make a further
drain on our northern population for the pur-
pose of carrying on the war almost unneces
sary.'
The above is from a New York paper We're
such petition circulated here it would be
numerously signed.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

A GOLD Warren FOR PRESIDENT LINCOLN
Mr.. Hoes, Of Chicago, offered prize of $5e
gold watch to the largest contributor to the
great Sanitary Fair. 1t turns out that President
Lincoln was the largest contributor, his proclama.
ton having brought s., OOo for the benefit of the
Fair. Accordingly, Mr.. Hoes decides that the
the prize belongs to =, President, and he sent
on the watch last Saturday-not $50 watch,
but magnificent one, worth $3.50, with this in
scription upon it: Presented to Abraham Lin
coin as memorial from the Northwestern SAM
tary Fair, in consideration of his being the larg-
est contributor TO the enterprise"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09
Nrpislss MISSION. sept. 10, 1863.

NIPisISC MISSION, sept. 10, 1863.
At meeting Of the Teachers among the IT,.
dams 30 the county Of Isabella, tie folioaing
resolutions were passed in reference 10 the re-
moval Of oae Of their number. Mss Celia "
Thompson, by death
Resolred That VIC boz sgbmissively. vet with
stricken hearts TO the mysterious Providence
Hho has taken her from u.
Resolre9 That ne shall ever cherish the
memory Of our friend rith feelings Of love and
great esteem. rot Only Tor her social qualities
but her christian integrity and department,
Ehich greatly endeared her 20 us, and TO-DAY
We deplore her lo-- as that of 2 sister beloved
Hesoirea, TIA. 10 her removal fhe school Of
which she had the charge has sustained great
loss, her vacant place viii be difficult n al che
vas regarded og rs o. 4 faithful ari --rce--fli
Teacher.
Reso'rsa That w. deeply =yupl-ii-e with
her afflicted parents ana friends and earnestly
pray that the comforting assurance that their
loss il Celia's gan. Fnsv serve 70 a'e-iite their
intense sorrow.
Ke'o.ref, Ihat COPY ~ these resolutions 81
given 70 The parents Of orr lsmsrt4i friend
TIE morning vii come.
HORATlO BROOKS.
EMORY r. Bradley.
Mas SUSAN z ARNOLD.
Governuent InGiaR Tea-kers
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

hill at Al angle Of IS degrees, carrying every
thing before them. Indeed, at some points the
hills were so steep that some scal,d them by
climbing over the shoulders OF his tellow-soldier.
Each colorbearer rushed 20 the font 10
be the first % plant lis hammer on the rebel
fortresses.
But these strongly fortified points were lot
taken without gallant fighting and stubborn resis-
lance. | give an instance IS al Illustration :
Nandevers brigade, OF Bairds division. com
posed OF the Tooth. S5th, and 9th Ohio, AMI the
s7th, 10Th, and lois; Ili.aaa, captured a rebel
Battery OF FIVE guns. Tie rebels rallied IRON
other points 10 rscaptu-e the battery; they
rolled upon these almost exhausted regiments
most furious'y, again. and again. and again
bat they we're successfully rcpul-cd and the
battery retained
VICTORY.
As night closed on the scene, Missionary
Ridge was entirely cleared of all the rebels bui
the CHASTITY dead and severely wounded Those
not captured rushed ol towards Chckamauga
Creek as fast as they were able, while much OF
their way was made light hv the burning trains
which they were unable 10 move "a wilh slih-
cient rapiGiy 70 keep pacr With their dying
iugtives.
We mourn the loss al several valuable officers
aud mnnv brave men. but the victories are
complete The Generals plans were ali We.
matured. The strategy ani skill displayed were
far seeing and irrcri o. and the result success
iul beyond expectations Should the weather
become auspicious our victorious army vii no
90 into winter quarters tili IL perres che ceni-a
heart of Georgia
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

s8- new Democratic paper has been start
ed in Detroit, called the Weekly Arous. It is
published BY R. II. Andrews, late Of the FIRE.
Press, and Is designed for such as favor more
contemplate sheet than the Free Press We
have no doubt some subscribers will be forth.
coming IRON this city. 1t HOSTS the name Of
" Little Mack" for the Presidency.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

H The Southerners used to be very severe
IN Iheir denunciation Of underground rail.
roads, but they Row consider them a great
institution. Their slaves were won't to use
them to get into Canada The rebel prisoners
that escape are now glad to crawl through the
same holes in the ground that their slaves have
taken before them How circumstances will
change ones opinion of things.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

tE- The Chicago Tribsus has compiled a
table showing the result Of the recent county
elections in Illinois taking the vote on county
treasurer as basis. The footings are. Union
l24.sOl, Democratic. e6.lO2; Union majority
2S,6ss. Democratic majority last year, 1886
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

II Gerrit Smith IS practical patriot. BE
offers to pay bounty of s4OO each for men
enough to fll up his towns quoia-e5-provided
the town shall, BY raising the quota, be exempt
from the draft.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09
ruE MESSAGE.

The Presidents Message was sent in to Con
gress today. at II l-2 o'clock, and will un-
doubtedIy be received here tomorrow night
We shall lay it before our readers in an extra
Immediately upon its receipt.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.-In the

y uatter 0, the estate ~ Macon Clags0n lecessel-
The Eriers gnea having been appointed TIC Judge o.
Probate for the county ~ llgam and state ~ Michigan
o. receive examine and al 80 a claims
alf demands ~ al persons against The estate Aforesaid
hereby give notice that they VIII oe present fr4lay
tte l5tL Gay ~ Jll lary p 1904 uni also The ist
1sv o. Nay 1874 nne ociock l The forenoon ~ each
tav a. the orce y steele 10 the village ~ Mason
30 sal county for the plTpose ~ receiving eKamir
ant adjusting such claims aud demands ani that II
months from tie -tn DAY o November lsf3 have been
aacs By the said court for creditors - pressrt the
claims 20 ls ,DT exam nation aud a. .stmeut
STEELE
ID. Z HARRINGTON.
4-0w3 Commi1al0rers.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

* Another large hoteL has just been
opened in New York city. called the St. James.
The building has marble front. and its parlors.
dining rooms. halls. &c, are elegantly frescoed.
The structure Is said TO have cost s300. 900.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

~ The reported withdrawal ofihe neT frac-
lonai currency is without foundation. Il 4.
being iss1ed a. fss- a. possible. and i Is pre-
sum- that the wants Of the public viii soon be
fully supplied
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09
vorTs OF SOLDIERS, 1858.

Here isa Union majority Of &c, $50 in vote
of 1914; or more than ninety two per cent
in favor of the old flag and the crushing out Of
the rebellion.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

Gen. John c. Breckenridge Is reported u
have died from wounds received IN the fight al
Ringgold Station, but The latest alvices state
that this report J. untrue
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

Among many related in connection with the
battle, have time only 90 relate one.
In the midst OF the battlc field on Missionary
Ridge was a small cabin. occupied by colored
women. Anticipating a battle, she sent of her
children, but remained in the house. When
the shot and shell began 60 fall around and e
pass through her dwelling, she sought safety IT
the cellar. So soon as our soldiers gained The
vicinity OF her cottage she thre~ open her door
and said she had remained there 70 give shelter
to the wounded sud 20 render them all the a'd
in her power. IL proof OF her word, She sa
herself resoutely 10 work, and soon turned bel
house into hospital, acting the part OF the
Good Samaritan TO the utmost Of her skill anc
ability. Aud these are about tie only loyal IA
tives 10 be found within the envrous OF Chat
tanooga. UANLIIoN.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

- The reward offered for the capture and
return Of Morgan has been increased from 81,
0Oa 70 s. 90.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

B There are few States in the West that
allow their soldiers in the field to vote Returns
are nearly complete from the camps, and the re-
suit sums up as follows
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

81 c. Godfrey Gunsher, Democrat, was cleo.
Ted Mayor OF New York city on the IL, inst.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

az The report that the rebel Gen. Morgan
had arrived at Toronto is probably untrue.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09
For the Lansing Republican
Detroit Frauds.

From all portions of the State comes com
paint Of frauds practcei 10 Detroit to Gil the
quota Of Wayne county, at the expense of other
parts Of the State. Tue people will not submit
to this fraud and injustice. They have each a
personal interest in the matter. and their sense
of justice cannot be outraged with impunity
They will hold all engaged in, or connving at
this game, TO a strict accountability. They have
relied upon the law that enrolled men must be
credited to the place Of enrolment" to PROTECT
their rights, but now it appears that any ire
sponsible recruiting officer can make a credit or
change credit TO any place he pleases and
where he will get the most money for bis crime,
and when redress is sought, the applicants are
told The credit Is wrong, but you have no
redress This mode of dsposinc of the ques-
ton reminds one OF Ruchauan's famous settle
ment Of toe question OF the right Of secession
Secession is wrong but there is no right Of
coercion, and Is Just about as satisfactory to the
people. There can be no doubt but that upon
properly bringing this matter before the Secre-
tsry Of War, justice will be done to the people,
and steps would at once be taken to have this
matter set right There is an intensely bitter
feeling rapidly developing itself everywhere
among the sufferers, and they are becoming
alienated from the support Of the government, to
an alarming extent, by reason of this wrong.
Party has nothing to do with this question 1t
is matter personal TO every man, and numbers
who have spent time and money to furnish men
to maintain the government, men as loval and
patriotic as any in the nation, say II there is no
remedy for this fraud, there IS no inducement
for them to labor farther, and truly, when the
only result of their labor and expense is to bene-
fit other communities than their own, and lessen
the number liable TO military duty at home. their
success is not hattering to themselves We
trust this matter will be thoroughly ventilated.
and even handed justice melted out 10 all, even
though it snail be made to appear that Detroit
filled her quota by fraud and crime. LEN.
TIE PUBLIC LASDs-The forthcoming report
Of the Land Office vii contain much valuable
information which will astound our enemies
across the water. Il viii show that while We
have been carrying on the war for the suppress
sion Of the rebellion there has been Al unusually
large settlement on our public lands. Not
only in the Northwestern States, but ir the min.
ing regions Of Colorado, Idahoe and New Mexi
co, large entries Of public lands have been made
and the grain producing area Of the Republic
has been largely extended. This Is a very graft
fyiIg and unexpected result twill also be seen
by the report on immigration, prepared at the
State Department, that the war losses have been
more than balanced BY the influx Of laborers
from ahrnaf
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09
Insurance Notice.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF "THE
Il Farmers Mutual lire Insurance Company q Lug
ham County, WI. Doe held az the Court House IN Mason
on Mon lay the 18th CAV u December. inst. % CON
mence % 10 O'Clock in the forenoon The members OF
the Company and others earnestly requested % Il
TEND as business OF importance WI come before Tie
meeting
Dated Mason. Dec fth 1913.
n PRATT President
J. C. LOOMS Sec'y 45ow3
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

e The wife ofey-President franklin Pierce
died at Andover. Mas. on the % inst
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09
IRON CHATTASOoGA.

There has been no fighting al Chattanooga
since Hooker's attack on Braggs rear at Ring
gold. OF the 26th
A dispatch. dated Chattanooga, Dec. 4ib.
says: ~ A number Of refugees from Walker
county. Georgia. came in to-day. They repre-
sent that perfect reign Of terror prevails IN
Northern Georgia. Males Of all ages are con
scripted and al supplies are Impressed The
citizens are escaping 10 the mountains.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09
EMMA a.. FOX.

WILL BE PLEASED TO MEET
W a- persons desiring % take Lessons M nrawinr
SScching or Painting. in Room No Sd la the Iaus 80
Academy Hours OF instruction fron Two 20 four + NJ
OolcIe1 Cfayon aLl Mon0chrcmsgc twenty slilnss
per term. PenCilng two dollars Water Colars. fssr
collars. OIL Painting nine dollars s4spI
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

q The Official Union majority in Tisco1-
sin IS $3.50
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

Gen Bragg has bsen relieved by Gsn. Blr8se
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1863-12-09

Atl0 O'Clock the signal 10 advance va given
Coarse's brigade vas 10 make q feint OF Tun-
nell Hi, one Of the strongest positions occu
pied By the enemy on the Rdse-and ther
fall back. TIE object vas to attract special a.
teDtion TO that point on the part Of the rebels
Another fent was ordered. The brigade thi:
time vas composed Of the 9Th and loeb Iowa
ESD Illinois, and Tire 9Th Pennsylvania Under
the impression that the former assziiants had
been compelled 70 fall back, they went into The
fghi with such vi that when orderzi 10 al
back they pressed OF, regardless Of danger OF
orders The result vas, that they we're not only
confronted ~ Eve times their number Of rebels,
but ouiallked, sud some go Of the brave fel
lo~s we're csptlred HoEever, they we're Sub
sequealT recapt1rel-
About half past tao IL the afternoon. al
being resdy for tie g-s1d assauit. the center.
composed Of the divisions under Baird, Wood.
Sheridan and johnson. dashed across valley
SO yards vide under tremendous Ere from al
the rebel batteries and r.he-pit=, and charged Cd
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-28
NOtlse.

HE Stallions, ASHLAND. ACTION, and
 II HAP-HAzARD. will stand at the stables 0f the subscriber. for the improvement of the biccd of horses In this County, during the coming season.
 ASHLAND is too we'll known to need any description bere His colts are readily selling at six months old, at fr6n sI00 to S200 each. S2 QUO has been offered and refused for one of his two o-years olds.
 ACTION is a full Thoroughbred, three years old, and is rarranfed to trOt his full mile in tkree ninutes, if he ives
 HAP-HAZARD, U, is beautiful bay, 15a hands high, three years old, weighs l 100. Can trot his full mile in three minutes to-doy. Sired by. Ashland-out 0f descendant of imported Sir Lowell
 The following is portion of the report of the Executive Committee of the COxxxcficUr STATE EsA6RICuLruRAL SOCIETY. with relation to their psuvious Annual Fair held 1t Hartford in Octubsr to said Society, at their Annual Meet ing, held at New Haven. January l4th, 1868, and was accepted by the Society In H0r ses the numbers were Hess than on psssions oscasions. yet the bresd!E stock of of NcS Presfon,) which was on exhibition. was sufficient to mark 1hIe departmsh1snx snx sue cessful. In short, the Society maj ell be pf0nd of hasinR pT6sented to th3 world. through oneaof it's exhibitors, the b 3show |of aock Of 6reeding korses ever seen q Erica. The high pric5 and increasing de d for good hoFses. ronders their breedind f the most profitable branches Of aRxl6di
 For nrlher partic1iars. inquifc 6e sub |scEiber at his residepce.
 Ask Hf6ye. NeW Preston, Com {,
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-28
NEW SPRING GOODS,

UST received at the BEE-HIvE."- @D Comprising large Assortment of Gents, Ladies', aud Misses Fancy and Mourning DRESS GO0DS-in great variety. viz -Fr. Rroalcloths and Cassimeres- Morambiques- ca-Valouns-Norwich Grape Poplins- Berrages- Challi and Muslin De Laines -Brilliants-Prints, &c. &c. Also-Drapeiy Muslins-. Marseilles Quilts Balm0ral and Skeleton Skirts-and White Goods of every description, of Woolen, Cotton and Linen Fabric
 AlsO--Black and Fancy Co1ored DRESS SILKS and MUSLlNS, at less than New York prices. Also Shawls Gloves and Hosiery- tLaccs- -Ribbons-Dress Trimmings-Bu &c. Also--CR0yKERY, CUTLERY and GRo- CERES.
 Also -Metripolitan UNIVERSAL CLOTHES WRINGER and DRYER-the best made.
 All to be sold VERY CHEAP for READY PAT.
 S. N. BRONSON. Litchfeld. April. 1883. st62o
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-28

NAUGATUCK RAlLROAD.--WIxrERA AR N RANaEMExr On and after Monday Decem. Der l. 1882, Trains will run as follows:
 GolXa NoR1a-Leage Bridgeport :lOl5 AM. for Winsted, connecting with the 500 A. N. train from New York, and with the 9.e5 N. train from New Haven, ,andconnecting at Water. bury with train to and from Hartford.
 i2.20P. \. Freight Train for Waterbury.
 4.35 P. Y. for Winsted. connecting with the 2 15 r. II. train from New York, and the 4.80 ?. N. train from New Haven.
 Connecting at Waterbury with tiain from Hartford.
 GoIsa SouTH-Lsape Winsted. 6.S5 A. x. for Bridgeport. New York and New Haven. con- meeting at Waterbury with train to Hartford.
 t2.SOP. N. for Bridgeport. New York. and NewHaven. connecting at Watsrbuty with train for Hartford
 Lsays Waserbsry: 8. .l5 A.. Y. for Bridgeport. New York aud New Haven.
 8.25 A N. freight train for Bridgeport.
 a.02 E. \. tor Bridgeport New York and New Haven.
 Lease Ra.srssry fsr ta. N.rta: 2.lor.r. train for Winsted.
 GAP 2. '. for Winsted.
 The Stage frUm Norfolk connects with the 6 S5 AM. train down from Winsted. and returns on the arrival of the 4s6 r.A. train fromBridg port
 The Woodbury sta9e ariivss to conrect at Soymonr with the 6S6 |. II. trais down from Minated. and retnrns on the arrival of the 10 l5 A. V. train from Bridgeport. The Stage from New Hartford. Otis. Cole brook. Burlington, Iitch6eld and Bethlem, ar. rives to connect wish the l2 80r.n Train down from Winstssl, and returns on the arrival of tho l0l6A. '. Train up from Bridgeport. l The,stags forHarwintun nlsavcsIitchfeld sta tion on the arrival of the 10.l5 AM. train uI from Bridgeport. The stage from Watertown connects with thu 8.16 \. II. t ain dewn from Waterbury and re- turns on the arrival of the 10. .15 AM. train uT from Bridgeport. The Stage for doshsn leaves wolcottville or port. | discount of five centE made to pasxenger purchasing tickets at tho office. CHARLES WATERBURY, Superintendent. Bridgeport. Nov. 29. 1863.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-05-28


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